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Congrats to the 53 Kid

wildcat05wildcat05 Posts: 63 ✭
edited May 11, 2017 4:43PM in PSA Set Registry Forum
nice set

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  • RayBShotzRayBShotz Posts: 1,088
    Congrats 53Kid! My best to the best on this issue. Your passion for this set is obvious and thanks for sharing with us over the years!
    RayBShotz
    Never met a Vintage card I didn't like!
  • HubcapHubcap Posts: 293
    Tremendous job, 53Kid!!!!!!!
  • MorrellManMorrellMan Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭
    In the midst of all else, this is truly a landmark acheivement.
    Congrats! What was the toughest acquisition?
    Mark (amerbbcards)


    "All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
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    Good for you.
  • lostdart58lostdart58 Posts: 2,938 ✭✭✭
    Completing any set is tremendous.....a fine vintage set such as this monumental!!!

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    Collector of:Baseball
    1955 Bowman Raw complete with 90% Ex-NR or better

    Now seeking 1949 Eureka Sportstamps...NM condition
    Working on '78 Autographed set now 99.9% complete -
    Working on '89 Topps autoed set now complete


  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    Congrats kid!

    Your set is nice.

    aconte
  • The53KidThe53Kid Posts: 189
    Thanks Guys!!

    I was a 2 1/2 year journey, to get to 100%, but I'll still continue to upgrade and buy nice 53's when I find them. What can I say, I'm addicted. The last 2 cards I obtained were the #105 Nuxhall and the #260 Calderon. Two tough cards that seem to be on everyone's wantlist. And of course it was another registry member who was kind enough to trade me those last two cards.

    In fact, over the years I have probably either bought from, sold to or traded with almost every other 53 registry member. And if I haven't, I've probably at least emailed or talked with them. I'm also glad I've been able to spark more interest in the set by sharing stories and posting scans of all my cards, and trying to help answer questions for all new collectors.

    Specific thanks go out to set registry members Wildcat, Joe N., Dav, Gary Hughes, David Suraci, and Grandpa's cards who helped me make the final push by working trades with me. Also, great dealers like Andy Madec, Chris Porter, Levi and Brian Drent who not only provide knowledge and cards, but fun people to BS with at shows!

    Thanks!
    Looking for:
    1953 Topps in PSA 8
    1941 Playball in PSA 8.
    1952-1955 Red Man cards in 7 and 8
    1950 Bowman in PSA 8
  • kingraider75kingraider75 Posts: 1,500 ✭✭
    quite impressive!
    Running an Ebay store sure takes a lot more time than a person would think!
  • VMFA115VMFA115 Posts: 176
    Kudos......great job!!!
    Dave C.
  • OnlypsahockeyOnlypsahockey Posts: 1,479 ✭✭
    WTG Kid! image

    Great job.

    What's next?

    Bob
    57 Topps (83%) 7.61
    61 Topps (100%) 7.96
    62 Parkhurst (100%) 8.70
    63 Topps (100%) 7.96
    63 York WB's (50%) 8.52
    68 Topps (39%) 8.54
    69 Topps (3%) 9.00
    69 OPC (83%) 8.21
    71 Topps (100%) 9.21 #1 A.T.F.
    72 Topps (100%) 9.39
    73 Topps (13%) 9.35
    74 OPC WHA (95%) 8.57
    75 Topps (50%) 9.23
    77 OPC WHA (86%) 8.62 #1 A.T.F.
    88 Topps (5%) 10.00
  • AxtellAxtell Posts: 10,037 ✭✭
    Congrats...quite a feat for any set collector to go 100% complete...especially one as tough as this.

  • The53KidThe53Kid Posts: 189
    Bob,

    I'll probably lay low for a little while and continue to play with the Red Man issues. Next up will be some pre-war stuff.
    Looking for:
    1953 Topps in PSA 8
    1941 Playball in PSA 8.
    1952-1955 Red Man cards in 7 and 8
    1950 Bowman in PSA 8
  • MonstersOTGMonstersOTG Posts: 58

    Congrats on going 100% complete!imageimage


    Paul.



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  • jayhawkejayhawke Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭
    It is a great set. Nice job.
  • NeilDowneyNeilDowney Posts: 840 ✭✭
    Hey Bruce (53kid), Congrats on a truely impressive set. Although my focus these past months have been on my 1956 Topps set, I am grateful to you for getting me started on the beautiful 1953 Topps set. I believe that this set is a winner in any grade (mine is PSA 5/6), but to do this set in the GPA that you have is totally awesome. Good luck with any upgrades that you might have in mind and also with any new adventures that are on the horizon. I can't think of many others that deserve a big pat on the back like you. You not only reached the top of the mountian with class and style, you have also been a great source of info and insight to all of us other collectors. I hope to see you at the Fort. Your friend always, Neil
  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
    I just happen to look over at the set registry, not only is his set 100% complete, it is almost all 8's with at least one 9. Every card also has a scan!! Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!image It is definately worth a look. image One of the most beautiful sets in it's high grade form. What an accomplishment!!!!!
  • The53KidThe53Kid Posts: 189
    Neil,

    Thanks for the nice words. I'm always looking to recruit more 53 collectors and was happy to get you addicted. Now finish up those 56's so you can get back to the 53s!

    Ripublican,

    Gonna have the scans! There's nothing like looking at the scans when you are bored at work. I usually try to attach scans for all my sets.

    Thanks!
    Looking for:
    1953 Topps in PSA 8
    1941 Playball in PSA 8.
    1952-1955 Red Man cards in 7 and 8
    1950 Bowman in PSA 8
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