My 1971 set has reached 100% !!!!

augustaman · December 8, 2003 9:55PM

Well, after a couple of years and lots of hard work, I have finally done it. My very first
100% complete PSA set is now done. Why did I start with a black bordered monster
set like the '71s? I'm not really sure. It was a question I asked myself many times during
the journey. Now that I see the finished project, though, I'm glad I stuck with it.
The '71 baseball set registry is filled with so many great people that I have met and that
have helped me with this set. I'm sure I'd forget many of you if I tried to list everyone so
let me just bring 2 of them to the front of the stage that have to be mentioned - the 2 Franks.
Frank Bakka is one of the great people on these boards as many of you already know.
I have traded with Frank in the past and some of my mint 9 '72 cards are now in his
awesome set. I contacted him as I was nearing completion on my set. I offered to purchase
the one card that had been eluding me for months and offered to pay several times above
the SMR value. Frank not only was eager to help, but he refused to "take advantage" of my
situation and said he wanted no more than SMR. "If it will finish your set I want you to have
it. I can pick up another one later" were his words.
FabFrank is the other one that needs to be mentioned. His efforts and involvement will
never be forgotten. Being contacted and told he had a card in his set that I needed to
reach 100%, he made a special trip to his storage facility, fumbled through boxes to find
the card, and sent it right to me - as a gift!!! Well Frank, a thanks to you once again. I know
you said you wanted nothing in return but rember to cross #4 V. Davillio off your wantlist. It
will coming to you shortly.
PSA and the set registry family is filled with the most outstanding people in the world. It's
been wonderful so far and I expect it to continue for a long time to come.

Next set, 1978 Topps baseball..........

GoSoxBoSox · December 8, 2003 9:57PM

Way to go Bill. That's a big tough set with those black borders.

Screw 1978....finish the Goudeys!!!

augustaman · December 8, 2003 10:11PM

Thanks Tom. Making progress on that '34 Goudey set is like
watching a snail race. If I could find a couple nice NM 7's though
it might light a spark under those snails. Do you have any idea
where I might find a nice Dean and Greenberg?

dude · December 8, 2003 10:19PM

augustaman -- Great job! I'm working on that set too so I can appreciate how hard it is to find high grade '71's! Congratulations!

FB · December 9, 2003 12:58AM

Nice Job Bill!

I can only hope that some day I can finish this set as well! Its a beauty and a real booger at the same time! I was proud to help one of the true gentlemen of the Registry.

Vargha · December 9, 2003 1:37AM

Congrats -- That is one very cool and very tough set.

Basilone · December 9, 2003 1:58AM

Great Job! That set is freaking huge....let alone the issue of condition.

Best of Luck with the 78s.

John

coachh · December 9, 2003 2:38AM

Congrats. That is one tough set.

Stump · December 9, 2003 2:52AM

Great job on an awesome set.

Dave

acowa · December 9, 2003 3:00AM

Congratulations! That's a tough set.

I went to the registry. Which one is yours?

Regards,

Alan

augustaman · December 9, 2003 3:33AM

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Alan, my set is the "401(k) Plan". It's currently #6 but Bergen
is right behind. He just needs 2 more to pass me and become
the 3rd current set at 100%. Actually, it looks like our small
family of '71 collectors will have several members hitting 100%
in the upcoming months and throughout 2004.

achtey · December 9, 2003 8:11AM

congrats!!!!

Josh

KING KELLOGG · December 9, 2003 10:37AM

Atta Boy, Bill...!!

One tough challange...One great set...!!!

'78's huh...

I think I have a few around here somewhere.....

Larry

baseballjeff · December 9, 2003 11:46AM

Wow! Way to go!!!

I am jazzed I am nearing 20% on my '59 set but a 100% for any set is awesome. Congrats!

Jeff

augustaman · December 9, 2003 8:23PM

King -
I'm a few spots behind you on the '78 registry. I saw
that you listed a large lot of PSA 8's on eBay alittle
while back. If you have any extra 9's or higher drop me
a note. I'm planning to just sit and admire the '71 set
for a few weeks but after the new year, I'll start looking
for the '78s and maybe we can help each other.

zardoz51 · December 9, 2003 8:45PM

Congratulations!

Not an easy accomplishment by any stretch of the imagination.

pb19991 · December 10, 2003 12:20AM

Bill Congrtulations on completeing this great set certainly a very difficult pursuit. Phil

Dennis88 · December 10, 2003 12:44AM

Congratulations on the great set!!!!!!!!

I'm also working on this one, but I have a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong way to go.

Good luck on the next set!

Dennis

Fabfrank · December 10, 2003 1:27AM

Thanks for the kind words Bill. I know how hard you worked on this set and have been with you since you embarked on this "Dark Journey"

. I have to mention that Bill was very instrumental in filling many of the holes in my set, so it was with great pleasure that I was able to get him the last card for his set.
Finishing this set is going to be my goal for 2004.
It's a great set, but the best part about collecting it is meeting guys like Bill

My 1971 set has reached 100% !!!!

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