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Posted By: warshawlaw

High grade 1970-1973 cards. They have all the factors going in their favor:

1. Multiple series issues with difficult high and semi high runs, but not impossible for a collector to realistically complete without breaking the bank
2. Very tough to find in top condition (gray and black bordered 1970-71 cards, centered 1972 cards, centered and unblemished 1973 cards)
3. Great player selection in the sets. Lots of major HOFers, including last cards of Mays and Clemente, early cards of Ryan, Schmidt, Bench, etc.
4. Demographics: kids who collected these cards at the time of issue are creeping into their 40's now, which is typically a time of increased spending power and increased nostalgia.