The '73 Kaline Band Aid Variation Train Keeps A-Rollin'...

[toppcat]

I'm interested in the progression of these. It's possible the "all 660" cards came one way and the cards issued in series another with a 3rd iteration being vending. Clearly three press impressions were made, with possible variance between A & B sheets also something to consider.

[savedfrommyspokes]

Dave, based on the very limited amounts of both the regular and partial Band-Aid cards, I think they were both produced in a limited print run in just one of the three methods of distribution you mention. Based on my experiences obtaining this full version card (I have acquired one in each of the last 4 years), I would estimate that 1 out of 100 copies (1%) are the full Band-Aid version, however that percent maybe too high. The partial version has been even tougher for me than the full version.

If the percentages were higher on both of these Kaline variations, I would agree that the cards were changed on the sheets in between the printings of each of the methods of distribution that you mention.


The most similar card to this, IMO, is the 1978 Bump Wills and the 4 known versions of that card. The full circle cards is almost as tough as the Band-aid Kaline card.

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by toppcat

I'm interested in the progression of these. It's possible the "all 660" cards came one way and the cards issued in series another with a 3rd iteration being vending. Clearly three press impressions were made, with possible variance between A & B sheets also something to consider.

Dave: I would have thought the all 660 cards was more than one percent of the total run AND why would they put the band-aid on the later cards. I would think they would want the band-aid off.

Just curious as to your logic on this -- we're all spitballing but I don't think this supposition makes sense.

[LuckyLarry]

At card shows I attend I look for this band aid card. Never seen one. And I’ve looked for several years.
Larry

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

Dave: I would have thought the all 660 cards was more than one percent of the total run AND why would they put the band-aid on the later cards. I would think they would want the band-aid off.

Just curious as to your logic on this -- we're all spitballing but I don't think this supposition makes sense.

Just spitballing. Seems more like an early run got out and was edited.

[jimtigers65]

After looking on eBay for many months I finally was able to pick this card up when I saw that it was included in a 1973 Tigers team set. When I go to shows I keep an eye out for it.

I love this site because I would have never been aware of this card otherwise.

[lowpopper]

[ebrehm]

Based on my searches for 1973 Topps Kaline over the past 12 years or so, I would say a 1% occurrence rate for the band aid variation seems about right.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by ebrehm

Based on my searches for 1973 Topps Kaline over the past 12 years or so, I would say a 1% occurrence rate for the band aid variation seems about right.

My guess would be more in the .1% range. Like most people I know I got mine for a few dollars on eBay. I have seen a few lucky sellers get silly $ for them.