1966 Topps wrongbacks

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by hcv123

It was a while ago - for sale - but the guy wanted what seemed to me at the time like stupid money for a printing error. I passed and haven't looked back.

I'm led to believe that most printing errors are pretty rare, and the true value of these arise from collectors of the individual player. Sure the commons are neat to have, but honestly, I could see a handful of Clemente collectors going nuts over that.

Now, the modern f*** ups are a little more common, but I've got some printing errors of my favorite modern players rookie cards. Sure I only payed a couple of bucks, but still a premium over standard book value. I'd really love get my hands on one of the '91 chipper jones with the '90 football backs. I don't wanna spend that kind of money on it, but I'm sure some Chipper fan is more than ready to. The value on things like that is not what the average person is willing to pay, but more determined by what some die-hard is willing to pay.

[ALR-bishop]

Type collectors do sometimes go after these things but printing errors that get into a catalog or recognized list bring the biggest premiums, because people are actively looking for them....like the 1990 Upper Deck Mike Witt that just sold on ebay.

I have collected Topps variations and errors for a number of years and normally, blank backs ( unless they are actual recognized proof cards) and wrong backs do not bring great premiums, even on older cards, unless they obtain some sort of hobby acclaim

[David W]

I just sold on ebay a 71 Topps Super with Rico Carty on the front and Ron Santo on the back.

It only sold for $5.50 with free postage.

I've got a Flood/Aparicio as well.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by novakjr

I'm led to believe that most printing errors are pretty rare, and the true value of these arise from collectors of the individual player. Sure the commons are neat to have, but honestly, I could see a handful of Clemente collectors going nuts over that.

Now, the modern f*** ups are a little more common, but I've got some printing errors of my favorite modern players rookie cards. Sure I only payed a couple of bucks, but still a premium over standard book value. I'd really love get my hands on one of the '91 chipper jones with the '90 football backs. I don't wanna spend that kind of money on it, but I'm sure some Chipper fan is more than ready to. The value on things like that is not what the average person is willing to pay, but more determined by what some die-hard is willing to pay.

I am a die hard Clemente collector. For the price the guy was asking, just didn't attract me. I have a few blank backs and other printing anomalies - didn't pay crazy sums for them. Just my opinion I suppose - as I am sure there are Clemente collectors out there to whom it might be worth more.