Any hope that sports card will become less popular and (more importantly) less expensive was put to rest today when I looked to see the schedule of the upcoming card shows in the area. I skipped a show last weekend because the seller I buy the most from wasn't going to be there and it was being held at a casino. I don't gamble and always feel skeevy in a casino. This weekend there was three (yes, three) shows here in the Oklahoma City area. One was in the city I live in, one was in the next town north, and the third was about a 45 minute drive away. I hit the first two shows and they were both a complete bust. 99% TCG and modern sports. As luck would have it, there is a sports card shop in the same town as the second show so I went by. I went there and started pawing through boxes of commons.
I found about 15 cards for my 1966 set; all from the first five (of seven) series. Not wanting to get over my skis financially until I knew how they priced commons, I shifted to seeing what I could find for my 1974 Topps football set. I managed to find 30 cards I needed, leaving only 11 cards standing between me and completion. None are key cards, so I figured I'd throw up a want list and see if I could trade my way to completion.
Here it is:
14, 28, 129, 130, 141, 142, 194, 252, 273, 303, 391
What I am listening to: Feelin' Good Again by Robert Earl Keen
Three card shows? That's impressive. I can't remember the last time three popped up in my area on the same weekend. Maybe two or three times a year, two will take place at the same time. But since I'm cheap, I typically only attend the one at the local mall which is free. Best of luck on you 1974 Topps set build.
ReplyDeleteYes, I don't know a world of 3 card shows at the same time. The one time there was 2 on one weekend was amazing enough.
ReplyDeleteI have little interest in the 1974 football set but generally I know most of the '70s football cards (except '72). I looked up what you needed and none are familiar to me. They all seem pretty cheap too.