1973 Topps–Strickland, Champion, Torrez, Rader

I’m collecting the 1973 set, slowly but surely. This post is the latest in my quest for the completion.

• Card Facts – Jim Strickland – Minnesota Twins – Card #122
• Purchase Price – $.11 (Ebay lot 40/$4.25)

• Card Facts – Billy Champion – Milwaukee Brewers – Card #74
• Purchase Price – free (Trade with “Crinkly Wrappers”)

Wow, talk about a horrible airbrush job.  How does that even pass quality control.

• Card Facts – Mike Torrez – Montreal Expos – Card #77
• Purchase Price – free (Trade with “Crinkly Wrappers”)

The lack of color in the background of most of these shots just reminds me of childhood photos.

• Card Facts – Doug Rader – Houston Astros – Card #76
• Purchase Price – free (Trade with “Crinkly Wrappers”)

• Cards posted in this set – 61
• Total price paid – $7.09
• Average price per card – $0.12
• Cards left to post – 623 (including NNO Checklists)
• Percentage posted – 61/684 (9% posted)
• Percentage completed – 106/684 (15% completed)

I’m seeing this set being a long term goal, unlike the 1981 Topps which I seem to be breezing through.  That’s ok though.  Ted was a huge help with what I do have, otherwise, I’d probably be done posting 1973 cards till I bought more.  I have a bunch of bids on some lots ending later in this week.  The bids aren’t very high but hopefully I’ll win at least a few.