I opened a full box of 1953 Topps Archive packs just for the fun of it

NeilDowney

Hi Gang, When was the last time you opened packs just for fun? For some time now I have had my eye on 1953 Topps cards. They are really great looking cards, but pretty expensive. I don't believe I can afford to collect 1953 Topps cards along with 1955 Topps and 1956 Topps. So I went out and bought a box of 1991 Topps Archives cards featuring 1953 Topps cards. I had a blast opening a full box of packs for the first time in about 15 years. It's not every day that you can open packs and get a mint condition Mantle, Mays, Robinson or Williams. I know that these aren't as good as having the real cards but they sure were fun to open and sort just like the old days. Now that I have all of these cards, my next step is simple, try to put together a complete set of these cards. It appears that the assortment of cards in this box has left me short of completing the set. I realize that it would be like throwing money out of the window from an investment standpoint. Are these cards generally sold as singles at shows like other cards? Perhaps I could just buy the ones I still need? I also wouldn't mind finding someone else with these cards to trade with either. Anyone have any thoughts on these cool looking cards? Neil

AlanAllen

I really liked those sets. I only bought a few packs, but I have them well organized if you just need a few singles. If I recall correctly, I had my Mays slabbed a PSA 9 just for fun . If you need a bunch, why not buy another box? Shipping would kill you if you bought singles retail.

Joe

thegemmintman

I opened a box of those when they came out. It was definitely a fun time .

jaxxr

Neil, please PM a list of which singles you may need, I have a decent stash of dupes.

The 53 reprint has had additional cards produced which were not part of the original, which I am lucky enough to have in raw, about ex grade the original/real set, and do add a little something to it. Also the cards are much more durable than the originals.

The 53 reprints are similar in popularity to the 54 Topps reprint set, though not as sought after as the 1952 reprint set. I do have a complete set of each of these, as well as a T- 206, 34 Goudey, and a few other reprint sets. I truly enjoy, and am able to afford, these classic sets even though they are copies.

NeilDowney

Here is a list of the cards that I need. I would like to get them in "pack fresh" condition so that they match the other cards in the set. I would be happy to trade with anyone who is working on this set also. Thanks for looking, Neil

2, 16, 25, 29, 30, 42, 49, 53, 57, 68, 78, 87, 103, 119, 141, 143, 147, 151, 158, 172, 178, 202, 211, 223, 227, 238, 260, 262, 263, 266, 272, 274, 276, 278, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 287, 288, 291, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 301, 302, 305, 307, 312, 314, 315, 317, 318, 322, 323, 324, 326, 329, 332, 333, 334, 336 and 337

WinPitcher

I have seen these cards on ebay I would check there and when i found a guy selling some I'd email him to see what others he had that he wouldnt put on ebay. (commons) Try that

Lothar52

so they had archive sets ?? did they ever do 1956 topps?

loth

The53Kid

Neil,

I did the exact same thing. When I started my 53 set, I decided to open a full box of archives just to see all the cards in the set. It was definitely fun to find Mantle, Mays and Robinson. I must say I was very disappointed in the additional cards that they added into the set. They don't do the original card portraits justice. Just seemed like they were slapped together.

But I have a whole "pack fresh" box. So I'll go through and see which ones I have from your list.

Lothar52

did they ever do a 56 set????

NeilDowney

Hey The 53kid, I agree with you about he extra cards. The regular ones look so cool but the add ons are ugly. I have another member that says he has all of the cards that I need except #280. He only wants one PSA 6 1955 common for all of them. This could save me alot of time and effort that is better spent on 1955s or 1956s (or even real 1953s). If you have the time, I'd rather you look in your magic box for some high pop, low value 53s (about PSA 5 or 6) commons that you might be willing to sell me. I'd like to see some of the real thing in my hand to admire. Even if I never start collecting the complete set, I have to say that I owned at least a few at one time. Let me know, Neil

helionaut

I opened a box of this about 4 years ago for fun. I got it at a show for $10, but never got around to finishing a set. I seem to recall getting about half of 2 sets, missing almost the exact same cards from each. But I got 2 Micks

Lothar, no they only did full sets of 1953 and 1954. But there was a "Boys of Summer" archives that reprinted a lot of the Brooklyn Dodger cards from the various 50s sets. The '54 was interesting because Topps didn't reprint the Williamses due to him having an exclusive agreement with Upper Deck. Upper Deck printed the Williams cards and a "brand new reprint" of Mickey Mantle, and inserted them into their "All-Time Heroes" boxes, pretty stingily, too. The Williamses sell for $20 or so each, and the Mantle goes for about $30.

The53Kid

Neil....PM sent, check it out.

Tipem

Lothar52,


I am pretty sure that they are doing a 56 set this year.Seems like I have seen it mentioned on another thread recently.Stay tuned,if they are the topic will surface again soon.


Vic

Lothar52

a 56 duplicate set??? or are you talking about 2005 heritage using the 56 design?? wow...if they do both in the same year what a rush for 56 topps.....i am partial to it considering its the only vintage set ill end up owning prolly....well...maybe the 57 and 60 and 64 and......

loth