I wouldn't stick with any brand of card. I would just make it totally random. Pick a card that you like from the sets available that year. Base RC's, not refractors and die cuts and jerseys and all that. The most you should have to pay for any card from 1976 to now would probably be about $5-$10.
For example the most expensive topps RC for 1976-77 is David Thompson with a value of around $40. You can probably get one for $10. Add a little more for how picky you are about condition.
I see some people doing a collection like this with football. Heismann trophy winners.
Good luck with the collection and keep us up to date with photos.
For example the most expensive topps RC for 1976-77 is David Thompson with a value of around $40. You can probably get one for $10. Add a little more for how picky you are about condition.
I see some people doing a collection like this with football. Heismann trophy winners.
Good luck with the collection and keep us up to date with photos.