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1988 Topps set finally finished !!

jaybyrdjaybyrd Posts: 377 ✭
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It has been a long arduous process, but I have finally completed this tough set. It has taken literally years to build this set from the ground up with the cards being so hard to come by sold individually on e-bay and many other avenues. I can finally breath easily with a smile on my face knowing it has been worth the effort. I wish to personally thank all of the dealers and all the helpful collectors that have shared their knowledge of this great set. I would like to personally thank Lothar for hooking me up with the tough (as all collectors know) with the Bob Denier, Vance Law and Pete O'Brien cards. Took literally nine months to find the Pete O' Brien card that would fit into my set.

I am thinking about starting the 1990 Donruss set next, but I need to evaluate whether I have the time and the patience to start this set. For now I will just relax, pat myself on the back and say 'HORRAY for me'.
Collecting vintage material, currently working on 1962 topps football set.

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  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • mudflap02mudflap02 Posts: 2,060 ✭✭
    Please tell me this is a January Fools Joke.
  • Lothar52Lothar52 Posts: 2,664 ✭✭✭
    it was my pleasure jaybyrd.....i will juat have you know i went through thousands of cards and you got my best.

    loth
  • boggs301012boggs301012 Posts: 1,135 ✭✭
    And don't forget me I turned you onto that 13 year old that had 63 raw cards in Tawain.
    x
  • BuccaneerBuccaneer Posts: 1,794 ✭✭


    << <i>Please tell me this is a January Fools Joke. >>



    Apparently not. After what I went through in the late 80s and all of that money on junk cards, I thought I would never see this day...
  • jaybyrdjaybyrd Posts: 377 ✭


    << <i>And don't forget me I turned you onto that 13 year old that had 63 raw cards in Tawain. >>




    I'm sorry Boggs forgot to mention that great tip. Unfortunately I could only use 15 of them for my set.
    Collecting vintage material, currently working on 1962 topps football set.
  • downgoesfrazierdowngoesfrazier Posts: 1,515 ✭✭
    ...not sure I get the joke here. Jayb, if you did finish your set card-by-card within your standard, that's great. I've broken six cases and still haven't finished my 1988 set within my standards...but then I'm insane.


    softparade,
    for someone who is as fussy as you are (a good thing) you'd be surprised just how hard a mid-late 80's set can be in gem-mint condition, perfectly centered. The good news is it's cheap enough product to cut your losses and try again...unlike 78's.


    dgf
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Great job Jay

    is it PSA graded? or raw.

    I agree with DGF those sets from the 80's can be tuff to compile in Gem Mint condition. If I was to do one I think Id pick 1990 as that is a most colorful set sorta reminds me of the 75 set. I have prolly 10.000 cards yet have only 1 Saberhagen. I do of course have a set that I hand coallated <sp> using the best example I had. Actually I have every set from 1980 up to and including 1991 in Topps and Fleer and Donruss from 83 til 90

    in any event Jay great job!
    Good for you.
  • jimtbjimtb Posts: 704 ✭✭
    I've been looking for two years to find a Trammell card that would grade a 9 or 10 from the 88 Topps set. The production quality of this set was absolutely terrible. It would be a heck of a accomplishment to complete this set in a 9.
    Collecting all graded Alan Trammell graded cards as well as graded 1984 Topps, Donruss, and Fleer Detroit Tigers
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  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>


    softparade,
    for someone who is as fussy as you are (a good thing) you'd be surprised just how hard a mid-late 80's set can be in gem-mint condition, perfectly centered. The good news is it's cheap enough product to cut your losses and try again...unlike 78's.


    dgf >>



    How did you know I was fussy image

    I like mid 80's Topps. Especially 85 and 87. I have a good amount of unopened product. When and if I finish my 78 set, I will go FORWARD most likely and not back
    image

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • jaybyrdjaybyrd Posts: 377 ✭
    None of the cards are graded. I just thought completing a set would be quite an accomplishment.
    Collecting vintage material, currently working on 1962 topps football set.
  • BuccaneerBuccaneer Posts: 1,794 ✭✭


    << <i>None of the cards are graded. I just thought completing a set would be quite an accomplishment. >>



    Ummm...nevermind.

    (You might want to update your sig if you're going to brag about this.)
  • Lothar52Lothar52 Posts: 2,664 ✭✭✭
    ive personally seen the cards....and 10 is the grade for each and every one of those 1988 beauties.....BAR NONE....it is the HOLY GRAIL!!!!
  • jaxxrjaxxr Posts: 1,258 ✭✭
    Is the complete set done with all variations included ???

    88 Topps has at least five I can think of; McGwire and Murray Record breakers, Al Lieter, K. Comstock, and a checklist card with different players listed on one number.

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    This aint no party,... this aint no disco,.. this aint no fooling around.
  • jaybyrdjaybyrd Posts: 377 ✭
    Why do the cards have to be graded to constitute a nice set ?? I throughly enjoyed putting the set together and it was very challenging.
    Collecting vintage material, currently working on 1962 topps football set.
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Why do the cards have to be graded to constitute a nice set ?? I throughly enjoyed putting the set together and it was very challenging. >>



    Everybody like to collect whatever makes them happy. image

    With that said, 1988 Topps would only make me happy if I was down to the piggy bank for funds

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • jaybyrdjaybyrd Posts: 377 ✭


    << <i>Is the complete set done with all variations included ???

    88 Topps has at least five I can think of; McGwire and Murray Record breakers, Al Lieter, K. Comstock, and a checklist card with different players listed on one number.

    image >>



    I didn't know about the variations, don't tell me I have more cards to complete the set.imageimageimageimage
    Collecting vintage material, currently working on 1962 topps football set.
  • BuccaneerBuccaneer Posts: 1,794 ✭✭


    << <i>Why do the cards have to be graded to constitute a nice set ?? I throughly enjoyed putting the set together and it was very challenging. >>



    I would be the first one to applaud a nice raw set (since I don't think a fully graded major set is logical), but "very challenging"?? 1952 is very challenging, 1988 is trial and error.

    But then again, I still don't know if this is a joke or not. If so, then the laugh is on me.
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i> (since I don't think a fully graded major set is logical), but "very challenging"?? 1952 is very challenging, 1988 is trial and error.

    >>



    Why are you against the graded major set? Just the cost? or is it something else?

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • BuccaneerBuccaneer Posts: 1,794 ✭✭


    << <i>Why are you against the graded major set? Just the cost? or is it something else? >>



    Some people would say it's the grading inconsistencies but to me, it's the hundreds of $2-$4 commons in $10-$12 plastic slabs that are still $2-$4 commons. So I guess it is cost but also the "buy the holder, not the card" that the Registry competition implies.

    By the way, I need to amend my statement: 1952 is very challenging, 1967 is challenging, 1988 is trial and error.
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Why are you against the graded major set? Just the cost? or is it something else? >>



    Some people would say it's the grading inconsistencies but to me, it's the hundreds of $2-$4 commons in $10-$12 plastic slabs that are still $2-$4 commons. So I guess it is cost but also the "buy the holder, not the card" that the Registry competition implies.

    By the way, I need to amend my statement: 1952 is very challenging, 1967 is challenging, 1988 is trial and error. >>



    well then maybe you should collect a set like me where slabbed commons ARE $2 - $4 image

    seriously, I'm not sure if I will ever tackle a pre 1975 full set for the reason you give.

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • BuccaneerBuccaneer Posts: 1,794 ✭✭
    softparade: Except that if you have quite a bit of money - or do a lot of selling - then it could make sense. For me, I spend an average of $500 a month on cards. I generally buy raw commons and graded stars for my sets but every once in a while, I think about sending some of the raws in for grading. And then I think, should I buy $500 in cards or should I get about 40 cards graded? The choice has always ended up being the former. But then again, if I could afford to build sets in 8-9-10, then I could afford to get them graded. Nothing wrong if someone chooses to go that route but I do react against the notion that it is a better route.
  • jaybyrdjaybyrd Posts: 377 ✭
    Just yanking your chain. Thanks for the entertainment. I enjoyed myself.imageimageimageimage
    Collecting vintage material, currently working on 1962 topps football set.
  • jaybyrdjaybyrd Posts: 377 ✭
    Aw c'mon guys, don't be mad. I was just having some fun. Can't we be friends again??image
    Collecting vintage material, currently working on 1962 topps football set.
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Aw c'mon guys, don't be mad. I was just having some fun. Can't we be friends again??image >>



    Just as long as ya don't poke fun at my 78 Topps imageimage

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
    Hey jay,
    I pm'd you about the 71 topps you need. I'll send them to you if you just pay for shipping and the bubble mailer. There's 13 in total. You may need to turn your pm's on. By the way, I think an 88 set with all the hof'ers graded 10 would be pretty neat to own even though I know this was a joke.


    Lee
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