1973 Topps Borderless Candy Lids

[toppcat]

The 72s are transitional and the date is arbitrary, probably to differentiate from the issued 73s.

[sflayank]

total came to about 20k
last set sold for 17k 2010

[ALR-bishop]

Agree with Dave. Who know the precise date they were created. But needed to distinguish from the 1973 issued product

I thought I had a full set of unfinished proofs at 55, but the last SCD Catalog seems to indicate the checklist may not be complete. Larry or Dave--55 to the set ?

Prices not surprising to me given scarcity and big names in set. Registry competition may have also been a factor

[toppcat]

55 I think, but seem to recall one source being either +1 or -1 from that number. I paid $11 for my type example, quite happy with that deal.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by sflayank

those were 72 test issues

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Agree with Dave. Who know the precise date they were created. But needed to distinguish from the 1973 issued product

I thought I had a full set of unfinished proofs at 55, but the last SCD Catalog seems to indicate the checklist may not be complete. Larry or Dave--55 to the set ?

Prices not surprising to me given scarcity and big names in set. Registry competition may have also been a factor

Al,

If you have the proofs can I see a pic of your Brooksie? I have a few proofs ('73) of this issue, but don't have any of the progressive proofs regarding color separations.

I also agree that '72 doesn't necessarily mean that this was made then since it's a Topps test issue.

Also, if anyone here won the Brooks Robinson '72 Candy Lid I'm willing to give you $200 less than you paid for it (what a bargain).

[ALR-bishop]

[Mark70Z]

Al,

Thanks so much for posting the Brooks proof lid; looks really cool!