So, when was Fleer Body Shop issued?
We have Fleer Body Shop as having an issue date of 1978 on the checklist but 5 cent packs were pretty much phased out by late 1969 although some (Wacky packages) were sold for 5 cents up the mid 1970s.
PSA uses a 1970 date:
Even GAI seems confused:
Any ideas, people?
I've updated the checklist (12.16) with the above information.
I used 1970 as the date for Body Shop and a date range of 1967 to 1971 for Hot Seat Stickers.
Mark Simon did a write up of Hot Seat Stickers in The Wrapper issue #282 from April 2014 and estimates the release date as "sometime between 1967 and the early 1970's".
Thank you! I have a GAI as well with 1971, but the NSA resource book shows 1967. In addition, Ebay lists wrappers for sale as 1967. I believe Lonnie has it listed as 1971 on the checklist . Maybe he can add his knowledge to the mix!
Here's a GAI vote for 1971.
AND Huggins & Scott Auctions listed a wrapper date of 1967 on an auction back in 2012.
Click on the pack above to go to the Huggins & Scott Auction.
Because it's 5 cent, it maybe 1969 or 1970, but I don't know for sure either. I have the same question for Fleer "Hot Seat" packs. I've seen both 1967 and 1971. If anyone has more knowledge, please feel free to share!