1972 Topps - #3 And Climbing

EOMINT · April 4, 2004 7:36AM

Broke into the top 3 today...getting tougher and tougher now to find the ones I need. Anyone that can help me feel free to email me at eolander@yahoo.com. Paying very healthy prices to finish this baby off.

EO

NewbietoPSA · April 4, 2004 7:53AM

Is this for 1972 Topps Football?

Howitallbegan · April 4, 2004 8:06AM

EO

I have to admit i have watched you building this set for a couple of years now and its been fun. From your early beginnings saying that you would have the finest 72 set that even Frank Bakka would lust after and that Franks set was "riddled with 8's to last year when you said that you most wanted to meet Frank " the person you are going to dethrone". Im just curious with Frank on the verge of breaking the 9.00 barrier with no slowing down in sight . Do you ever think you can catch him ? and what alot of people are expecting your going to hit a brick wall and have to add some 8's ? are you going to ever add an 8 to your set

Greg

srs1a · April 4, 2004 8:16AM

HIAB,

Great questions! I have also watched this for the past few years...and have always found it interesting.

I sure wouldn't bet against FB...he knows this set inside and out...and has a HUGE headstart in the low-pops.

With all due respect to EO, go FB, go FB, go FB

highend · April 4, 2004 8:29AM

eric- nice job, it's not going to be easy to finish this behemoth in 9 or better. i too have wondered if you would "settle" for a few 8's to achieve completion....jim

edited to say: in regards to EO catching FB, both have great sets and are both nice guys and it will be interesting to see how it plays out.

EOMINT · April 4, 2004 9:06AM

Frank's set is gorgeous, and he is a great guy and a pleasure to deal with...I have nothing but the highest regard for him. But even if he hits 9.0 it will be b/c of 10s offsetting 8s, and I am going to stick to what I initially said in that I will have the finest 72 set on the planet ALL IN 9 OR HIGHER CONDITION. As for low pops, I have a few of my own 1/1s as u may notice...

I never do anything half-assed, so the answer is hells no, I aint stickin any 8s in there!

EO

FB · April 4, 2004 9:29AM

Personally, I think that it will be great to see another set in the low 9 range shortly. I'm hoping to hit 9.00 GPA in the next few weeks. But, as EO says - its slow going at this point. But, whether he passes me or not - its not a big thing - heck, its baseball cards.

I was even able to help EO out a few weeks ago.

A dealer posted a 72 PSA 9 Steve Kline on eBay with a ridiculously low But It Now price. Since I knew that Eric needed it - I stabbed the BIN button and shot him an email before somebody else nailed it.

There are still about 8 cards in the 72 set that don't have a PSA 9 yet - including the Schaal IA, the Grote and the Cleon Jones In Action. If 9's do eventually pop up on eBay - I'm sure that my bids won't be even close!!!!

Also - don't sell PSA 8's short. I've got some 8's in my set that would have been 9's had the grader been laid the night before. The only thing that isn't mint about them is the number on the plastic holder. An 8 can be a downright gorgeous card - regardless of the grade assigned to it.

Let me say - Continued good luck!

Edited to give PSA 8's their props!

Howitallbegan · April 4, 2004 9:56AM

EO

Thanks for replying

FB & EO

Congrats to both of you for building some amazing 72 sets . And agree with Frank 100% there are lots of 8's out there that are mint but the flip doesnt say so.

Keep up the good work

FB · April 10, 2004 9:54PM

Uh oh!!!!

Looks like Dave Read isn't stepping down quietly!!!!

He has added a number of PSA 9's into his 72 set and jumped back into 3rd place!!! He's got a heck of a lot of work on his hands if he wants to hold on to it but for now, he's making it interesting!!!

highend · April 11, 2004 12:32AM

fb- i saw that and was wondering if it was going to be a three man race for the top spot. i perused the DAVE READ set and there are alot of cards that can be easily upgraded to 9's. looking at the cards he's upgraded would indicate that he is actively pursuing the set again as they were all on EBAY last week.
i would also keep an eye on mike castaldi, brad horton, and the corpis collection who are all within striking distance of the top 5.
i'm having almost as much fun watching the leaders as i am building the set.

DaveRead · April 11, 2004 3:05AM

Hi Guys:

I've got most of my 69 set sold off and safely deposited into my daughter's 529 plan, so it's on to bigger and better things. Since I'm not sure what those bigger and better things are, I figured I'd take advantage of the current pricing environment on 72 9's and update a couple (of hundred). I remember being outbid 2 yrs ago on a Billy Williams IA PSA 9, two weeks in a row, at around $200 both times. So it seemed appropriate to jump back in right where I left off on the 72's; picking up a Williams IA for $67. No grandious plans here for making a run at a 9.00 GPA, just looking to upgrade where the price is right.

DaveRead · April 11, 2004 3:09AM

Jim:

I may end up with a few 72's in PSA 8 that you may need over the next few weeks, so drop me an email or PM if you're interested.

jackstraw · April 11, 2004 5:05AM

i am guessing it will be short lived. eric still has not registered the reed,foli in action(i am guessing he bought from mike castaldi) and the bob robertson in action. so short lived might be an under statement, sorry dave

FB · April 11, 2004 6:06AM

jackstraw,

You are sooo right. Also, it'll take Dave 3 to 5 PSA 9's being added to his set to increase his Set Rating by .01. When Eric adds one PSA 9 to fill a hole - his set rating will jump .01 or better.

Still and all - fun to watch!

RayBShotz · April 11, 2004 6:16AM

It's TV Land... or it's the 72' Registry Action.
Tough choice.... :-)
RayB

jackstraw · April 11, 2004 6:39AM

if we could get one of the top five to buy a scanner i might choose the 72 set registry action over tv land!

FB · April 11, 2004 9:08AM

By the fall I'm planning to add comments and have the PSA 10's and HOF PSA 9's scanned and posted.

At least thats the plan...

So, watch out TVland!!!

jackstraw · April 11, 2004 9:22AM

cool now if frank smith does that i might think about throwing the tv away

Late1970sTopps · April 11, 2004 10:01AM

John:

My girlfiend told me she would buy me a scanner for my birthday. That being the case, you might be in luck.

I have a scanner now but it seems to focus on the holder and not on the card. No matter what I do, the plastic comes out "crispy", and the card doesn't look very good.

Do any of you guys have recommendations on scanners that take great pictures of cards in holders?

Frank

FB · April 11, 2004 8:21PM

LATE BREAKING EASTER NEWS!!!

Eric must have read the thread - because he's jumped into a tie at the #3 position!!

highend · April 12, 2004 2:01AM

even if the pennant races are over by august, i'm sure this race will go down to the wire. at this point i'm not counting anybody out.

jackstraw · April 12, 2004 7:33AM

frank,
i have no clue but our friend phil takes an awsome scan and his scanner is new.

EOMINT · April 15, 2004 9:00AM

Back on top!

FB · April 15, 2004 10:29AM

Ah yes...

A couple of high series 9's will do that every time!!!

mcastaldi · April 15, 2004 11:28AM

Eric> I saw you added the Foli IA. I trust you were happy with it

Mike

EOMINT · April 15, 2004 11:42AM

Yeah, now I just need you to find me a Schall IA...

highend · April 15, 2004 1:40PM

with competition like this; it's safe to say the market for low pop'72 PSA 9's and PSA 10's will remain strong for a LONG time.

Machodoc · April 15, 2004 1:49PM

EO - I know it's just a placeholder, but I have a Schall IA PSA7 NQ available if interested....
I'm still #5 in the 1972 registry, but doubt I'll be there a year from now...

Steve

EOMINT · April 15, 2004 8:15PM

Thanks for the offer but I'm sticking to my guns, no placeholders...I'll just have to wait until a 9 is graded.

EO

1972 Topps - #3 And Climbing

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