Hostess panels - advice?

[HistoricNewspapers]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

That's exactly what I've done. I've used comic book backing boards with sleeves. I've kept my box 1976 Box with Hank Aaron intact on display. I put it in a sleeve folded around the back to protect it.

Most of my hostess collection are full panels not boxes. But when I can pick up a box at a reasonable price it's always my preference.

Sweet display with the '76 Aaron box! That is perfect.

[mybestbretts]

Wow, what impressive collections!!

[darkhorse9]

One thing I will say about Hostess panels...I HATE THE "L" SHAPED PANELS!

They aggravate me to no end. They don't fit neatly in my three pocket binder sets.. I know they're rarer that the straight panels, but they are just so ....awkward looking. One card on its side and all.

Now get off my lawn.

[Big Red Machine]

I have been working on graded 1975 and 1976 Hostess panel sets over the last 15 years or so. They are both complete and I occasionally upgrade them when I can. I have to admit that I did cut down a handful of boxes in order to finish out my sets which I struggled with. Phil

[David W]

Big Red Machine -

VERY NICE

Congrats, those look great.

[HistoricNewspapers]

Originally Posted by Big Red Machine

I have been working on graded 1975 and 1976 Hostess panel sets over the last 15 years or so. They are both complete and I occasionally upgrade them when I can. I have to admit that I did cut down a handful of boxes in order to finish out my sets which I struggled with. Phil

Its a tough choice when they are so crisp like that. The money says to cut them if you can do it right and get a 9 or 10. But it is getting closer on some of the boxes though.

I have a few that would warrant being cut...I just can't do it. I'm not a good enough cutter either.

[ocjack]

Ran across a different store display than the version shown above. Thought I would add to this thread.

[mrmopar]

I bought out a store stock when I was in college. I cringed at the price at the time (I think it was something like $200 or $400) and was a huge box with panels (lots of dupes though), but probably would be a steal at current prices. Didn't do much with them, so they are still mostly there. I would like to have sets, but can't image building them from scratch. Missing enough of the good ones to not want to tackle that job. When I see full sets for sale though, they sell strong. They have definitely gotten much more popular lately than they used to be.

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by ocjack

Ran across a different store display than the version shown above. Thought I would add to this thread.

Great find. Do you recall where you found it?