Hi Todd, At the risk of seeming like I might have "false memory syndrome," I'm going to say that I remember that those packets of monster cards did indeed come in waxy-like, printed paper packets containing five cards. In my mind's eye I can even see some of the designs and print on the wrappers. I do remember them being in boxes which I believe contained about 24 packets. These, along with other types of "trading cards" would be sitting on Dixie's countertop (local combination luncheonette and candy and novelty store) waiting for my own, and many of my friends' grubby little hands. Again, I don't remember whether or not there was any bubblegum. I do remember spending a small fortune on these when I was a kid. Oh, the packets were probably 5 cents and maybe eventually went up to 10 or 15 cents a packet. But I bought so many of them. Now this was Flatbush and it may have been different elsewhere in Brooklyn. But I distinctly remember packets with printed designs on them and NO vending machines.
Saul ----- Original Message ----- From: Todd Feiertag To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 2:38 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Speaking of Stephen Fishler... Saul, Most of the MONSTER cards in the 1950's and early 1960's which sold in Brooklyn were sold in vending machines with a plain brown paper band around them, with no gum for 5 cents. Todd Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
