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1964 Topps Giants - Haze28 - 03-02-2012
Was thinking about putting this set together in PSA 8 or better, just because they look cool and it seems like something that I could complete this year except maybe the Mantle. Does anyone know why these are so cheap? Over produced?
RE: 1964 Topps Giants - beatles guy - 03-02-2012
Too big, hard to store is my guess. The photography is beautiful on them though.
RE: 1964 Topps Giants - Haze28 - 03-02-2012
(03-02-2012, 12:47 PM)beatles guy Wrote: Too big, hard to store is my guess. The photography is beautiful on them though.
For their size, I am really surprised at how many are available in mint condition. And I agree on the photography, that's another reasons why I am considering putting the set together. It would make a great display.
RE: 1964 Topps Giants - mgruber2 - 03-02-2012
Pretty cool set. Good luck to you!
RE: 1964 Topps Giants - coimbre 21 - 03-02-2012
I completed the set about ten years ago. I agree with the comments about potential overproduction and size being reasons for finding in better condition.
My very first purchase of a '64 Giant was Mickey Mantle at a 1977 card show in NYC for $2.50. I was thirteen and a little hesitant to fork over that kind of cash but a few years ago, I decided to grade that very same Mantle and it came back a BVG 7.5. I think it may be the only card to survive my earlier collecting days with that kind of grade. Mays and Koufax are the two I deliberated over the most, especially since both are SP.
RE: 1964 Topps Giants - scottzoe - 03-05-2012
It is a beautiful set. I agree about the size of the cards being an issue and keeping the costs down. That however is one of the reasons I like oversized and oddball cards. I keep mine in a binder with four pocket pages, but they also fit nicely flat in a 300ct box for storage too. Of course if you want them all graded that adds significant storage space.
Scott
RE: 1964 Topps Giants - jtraven42 - 03-05-2012
I love that set, but haven't taken the plunge. High-grade copies get pricey though, so be prepared to fork over some bucks.
RE: 1964 Topps Giants - Haze28 - 03-05-2012
(03-05-2012, 08:42 AM)jtraven42 Wrote: I love that set, but haven't taken the plunge. High-grade copies get pricey though, so be prepared to fork over some bucks.
Yeah I have been keeping an eye on Koufax, Mantle, and Aaron and they all are fetching around $100 for 8's and much higher for 9's. Most of the others are averaging 15 bucks.
RE: 1964 Topps Giants - jtraven42 - 03-06-2012
(03-05-2012, 05:15 PM)Haze28 Wrote: Yeah I have been keeping an eye on Koufax, Mantle, and Aaron and they all are fetching around $100 for 8's and much higher for 9's. Most of the others are averaging 15 bucks.
Yup, I was looking to buy the Koufax as a present for my best friend. Still am. Hope we don't bid against each other
RE: 1964 Topps Giants - Haze28 - 03-06-2012
(03-06-2012, 07:58 AM)jtraven42 Wrote: Yup, I was looking to buy the Koufax as a present for my best friend. Still am. Hope we don't bid against each other
LOL, I'm watching a couple raw ones right now that seem like good prices and are in great shape. May score one of those.