My 1974 Topps Approach

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

It's only January 24, but this could be the thread of the year! I am starting down this very road. I used to fret about condition of all my cards and then one day it hit me that it really doesn't matter all that much. Outside of a friend or two, no one but me sees my cards and binder sets anyway. This is supposed to be about FUN and not stress and worry about what someone else may think about the condition of my cards. I am working my way through '73 (my birth year). So far, most cards are vgex ish, and that is probably better than what I even intended. I plan on moving through '73-'75 in like fashion. I already have '76 so I may move on to the later 70s after that. Good memories and low cost!

[Tere1071]

I need the 73 and 74 sets to fill the gap in my span of collecting from the packs 1970-1975. I am looking at vg-ex sets for those years. I am working a deal to finish my 70 set which will range from vg-ex to ex-mint first. If anyone is looking for mid-grade 1971 and 1972 cards which include quite a few semi-high and high numbers, I have quite a few that I'd like to offer for trade towards either the 73s or 74s.

Phil aka Tere1071

[thechefs2003]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

It's only January 24, but this could be the thread of the year! I am starting down this very road. I used to fret about condition of all my cards and then one day it hit me that it really doesn't matter all that much. Outside of a friend or two, no one but me sees my cards and binder sets anyway. This is supposed to be about FUN and not stress and worry about what someone else may think about the condition of my cards. I am working my way through '73 (my birth year). So far, most cards are vgex ish, and that is probably better than what I even intended. I plan on moving through '73-'75 in like fashion. I already have '76 so I may move on to the later 70s after that. Good memories and low cost!

Exactly how I feel! It's a fun hobby for me, not a business.

[ALR-bishop]

Welcome aboard. What do you like to collect ?

[Kutcher55]

I have been building sets from this era as well, just for the hey of it. My tactic has been to buy entire sets and then upgrade with the goal of getting to Ex+ using tough grading standards. This means I have a lot of replacement needs because when you buy a set no matter what the guy says inevitably dozens of cards will have wrinkles and need replacing. I suppose it’s different if you pay premium money but anyway.

Just bought a 77 and need to replace 60 cards. Did a 78 really cheaply and need to replace 100 cards or so. Will be hoping to find a dealer that sells decent commons for cheap. Also just got a 76 and need to look through that one. Hoping the big Rich Altman show this weekend has a dealer dumping cards from this era. I just can’t stand creases and junkers even if nobody is ever going to look through my nice binders.

[Kutcher55]

Marked checklists are also a no-no for me.

Also I have to say it is fun buying these sets and putting them in those sweet ultra pro platinum sheets in nice new binders but I am getting a bit tired of all the Rowland Office cards and Larry Histles. Then again it is fun when you are going card by card and Schmidt or Bench or Yaz etc pop up.

[Deertick]

Originally Posted by Kutcher55

Marked checklists are also a no-no for me.

Also I have to say it is fun buying these sets and putting them in those sweet ultra pro platinum sheets in nice new binders but I am getting a bit tired of all the Rowland Office cards and Larry Histles. Then again it is fun when you are going card by card and Schmidt or Bench or Yaz etc pop up.

LOL, I think Rowland Office had his own sheet in 1975.

[Arsenal83]

I am also working on a 74 set and I'm down to 1 last card in NM condition (#263). I have about 50 extra in EX-NM. Let me if i can help any of you guys out.

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