1964-65 Topps Hockey "Tall-Boys"

[Exhibitman]

Great stuff. I am so PO'd at myself for getting out of older hockey cards before the boom(s). I am always looking to replace some of the tall boys I sold but I just haven't been able to bring myself to pay up for them.

[supplex55]

I added scans of my 1964-65 set to my Imageevent site to share with other collectors. I only collect in raw condition, but feel most would grade in the ex/mt range with some better. The only card i believe to be below EX would be the tough Tom Williams #59 card which would likely grade VG.
http://imageevent.com/supplex55/196465toppshockeyset

[Stampsfan]

Nice set. In the condition that I am looking for. I'm about halfway there, but I am trying to concentrate on the high numbers and SP's first, unless I find a deal on some commons.

I am also with you, where I am collecting raw. Even if I purchase a graded card, I crack it out. The slabs for these cards are simply too bulky for me.

[supplex55]

I do the same on the rare occasions i pick up a graded card---crack em out (like that description!). I do not own a single card that is still encased. I suppose if i should ever sell, i would consider grading, but prefer to leave that to my heirs and let them work a bit for their reward!

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by supplex55

... I suppose if i should ever sell, i would consider grading, but prefer to leave that to my heirs and let them work a bit for their reward!

I love that take. There is a small amount of guilt associated with not grading everything, because I seem to accumulate only.

This is a better recipe. Let them work a little for the nice collection they will eventually split.