I finished organizing my Kellogg's cards from 1973 and 1974. The 1973s were easy to do since I rarely get any of them. What also makes them easy to organize? No cracks. I have some with edges that have lost their luster or rounded corners like 1970s Topps cards, but that is less prevalent than the problems I have with Kellogg's cards from other years.
I've always liked the 1973s and I will continue to do so. I did get cards from a factory set and it is a low risk purchase since the cards can't be cracked.
The 1974s were the first set that I finished as a kid who was addicted to Sugar Frosted Flakes. I did it by eating lots of cereal and trading with friends. I don't remember how long it took to finish the set. It was probably at least a year.
After sorting my 1974s I realize that I am still in the same place as last year. I can't seem to find cards 1 - 10 without major cracks. That is now near the top of my goals for 2020. I am going to actively seek these cards via trade, purchase, etc.
There is one problem with my plan. Nolan Ryan is card number 8. Sometimes I think I might as well buy the entire set rather than spend $20+ on the Ryan card. I am going to track that next year and see what set prices are like as well as Ryans that are not graded.
I had the opportunity to buy the 1973 set... but passed because it wasn't lenticular. I regret that now.
ReplyDeleteAnd I learned what the word lenticular meant.
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