1959 Fleer Set

[jason.1969]

I like this set a lot. The Williams/Ruth card is a favorite, and for some reason I have a disproportionate love for "How Ted Hit .400."

Had thought about turning my 20 or so cards into a set but was put off by the rare Ted Signs card. Decided I didn't love the set quite enough to throw down big $$.

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[Paul S]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

I like this set a lot. The Williams/Ruth card is a favorite, and for some reason I have a disproportionate love for "How Ted Hit .400."

Had thought about turning my 20 or so cards into a set but was put off by the rare Ted Signs card. Decided I didn't love the set quite enough to throw down big $$.

Personally, I don't think #68 is all that rare. It is pretty much readily available anytime. IIRC, the myth was propagated in the 60s by dealers who would advertise in the trade pubs to get a premium on it more than warranted, and the legend remains today. Tougher than the rest? Sure, but not that tough at all. I think I paid about $38 for my complete set (now gone) in the 60s - the other cards were very cheap but #68 almost doubled the price.

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by Paul S

Personally, I don't think #68 is all that rare. It is pretty much readily available anytime. IIRC, the myth was propagated in the 60s by dealers who would advertise in the trade pubs to get a premium on it more than warranted, and the legend remains today. Tougher than the rest? Sure, but not that tough at all. I think I paid about $38 for my complete set (now gone) in the 60s - the other cards were very cheap but #68 almost doubled the price.

I would say it's still pretty darn rare in comparison to most any other regularly issued card in the span around it.

Adjusted for inflation your 38 bucks if it was say 65', is 300 today. Which is still a good price.

[DBesse27]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

I like this set a lot. The Williams/Ruth card is a favorite, and for some reason I have a disproportionate love for "How Ted Hit .400."

Had thought about turning my 20 or so cards into a set but was put off by the rare Ted Signs card. Decided I didn't love the set quite enough to throw down big $$.

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I spent about $400 on 79 raw cards and $135 on a PSA 1 of #68.

[ALR-bishop]

I had a 6 card p0ack with my set but was recently able to add a 8 card wrapper

[irv]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

I had a 6 card p0ack with my set but was recently able to add a 8 card wrapper

Very nice, Al!

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by irv

Very nice, Al!

+1 great pick up Al.