4 down, 6 to go: This was supposed to be #7

For over 2 years, I left the 1973 Topps want list on my blog sitting at two cards.  The price of both was the sticking point for me pretty much every time I decided to look for either of the cards that were needed to finish it up.

Then 3 weeks ago, I found a checklist I liked, card #588 finally came home.  Today, you get to see the other half of the long awaited duo.

I stalled for a long time on this card, largely because I couldn't find one that I liked that was reasonably priced.   I was patient, very patient.  I would see cards in worse condition, much worse, that were priced too high.   I found copies that were slightly better than this, but priced well over $100, which was more than I was willing to pay.

Two weeks ago, during the long weekend, for some reason I went hunting again.  I found this copy.  $63.75.  I could handle the price, and the condition was good enough for me.  I put it in the cart, and didn't look at it again for 2 days.  I talked to my wife about it, and she actually talked me into purchasing it noting that I really had been spending less lately on cards because of my self-imposed hiatus on pack purchases.

1973 Topps, is now done!!!  I said that I would finish it this year, and kept my word.

The elation I felt was almost as good as when I finished the '64 set by picking up Luis Aparicio as the last card.

Almost....

Enjoy the hobby and stay safe!

Robert