1980 Topps Baseball Forum

Did anyone seek out Admin's position on these additional cards?

Similar to the 1990 Topps "blackless" cards that are similar to the NNOF Frank Thomas and part of the same print glitch, Admin approved inclusion of the additional cards on the site for some of the exact reasons that you cite.

I would suggest that Admin's consideration and opinion be sought (via direct message) and the response be documented in this thread so that the debate can be settled.

After making my previous post, I happened to look at the other threads associated with this set, and noticed this thread in which it appears that approval for inclusion of at least SOME of these cards was already given.

IRs have been submitted to remove the images of three cards from this set. Those IRs are waiting for final approval from Admin. If he removes the images, the cards will probably be deleted based on his approval.

I see Admin removed the requests from queue without touching the cards.

There have been IRs created mentioning cards from the 1966 Topps baseball set that are printing glitches and not VARs. Admin removed those as well; I wonder what his thought process is in choosing to keep them?

Is there a card from this set that is all yellow on the name and not just a mix? I was thinking I had one in that condition. To me this is similar to the green vs yellow, I believe, on some 1972 Cubs. I don't know the cause of that issue in 1972. As a collector of Topps Sets, I always enter Wants for a Master Set. These are all entered in my Wants. Personally, I would want these more than the A B C D versions of 1987 Topps Football or the many VARs in 88-90 Donruss. A print flaw or glitch on the front of a Card would be more desirable to me than a different VAR on the back. I understand the difference in them and why they would be listed, but I am just stating a personal opinion of my preference. What is the cause of the VARs with 1972 Cubs Cards?

Yes, some cards show the full red, yellow, a mix of red/orange/yellow, or no name. this yellow also affects many cards in the upper left corner red banner. Its all an issue with the yellow and magenta inking across the top of the cards. Search on feebay for "1980 topps yellow"