Finally 50% Complete On My 1971 Topps Set

Mefer

Well over three years later, I have finally hit the half way mark on my PSA 7 or better 1971 Topps set (actually right at 50%). One more card and I am over the hump! Yippee! It has been tough, but fun, just to get to 50%. I fortunately believe the last 50% should be much easier. I am about finished with the high numbers (need about 20, fortunately have at least half of those in raw that should grade 7 or 8) and have all the stars just about done too (Marichal and Killebrew are my glaring one's missing, I have ok raw copies but already graded seems to be pretty plentiful on these two). It is now just pretty much focusing on low numbered commons.

I am still, however, one card short of having a complete raw/graded set. Card #731 Jim Qualls. I hate this card; I don't think I will ever own it. In fact, I am not even sure it exists.

My goal is to finish the set in the next three years, funds permitting (moving into a new home, three kids and a wife, you know the drill). I can say for certain that I will never again attempt a set this big in PSA form. My only other two PSA sets in the works are a 1978 Kiss Donruss set and an 86 Fleer Basketball set; both manageable at 132 cards. I am also over half way there on my Kiss set. Yippee!

For those of you who are in the process of putting together, or have put together, more than one 600+ card set in PSA form, my hats off to you. You have to be nuts too!

Vintagegolfcollector

Congratulations Mefer. The 1971 baseball set is a nice one. I marvel at those who have the patience, funds, and fortitude to complete the mega sets. I guess I'm a wimp. All but one of my sets number less than 100 cards with most only having 50 or less cards.

Good choice of sets to collect. I want to eventually put together one or two nice sets from each of the major sports. Good luck.


Peter

Onlypsahockey

Congrats mef.

May the 2nd half come cheap & easy.

Best of luck Bob

Fabfrank

Congrats Mefer. That set is a tough mountain to climb. I know
The next 50% gets steeper. Way steeper!

lostdart58

<< <i>Congrats Mefer. That set is a tough mountain to climb. I know
The next 50% gets steeper. Way steeper! >>




Yup ......... ..I have to agree, the second half will be tougher and much more expensive!!

gaspipe26

Mefer,
I just got back about 50-1971's in 7. I thought they were real sharp and should be 8's. Email me if your interested, I'll sell them cheap.

rjc012661@aol.com

54topps

Congrats!! Im sure glad I just collect hockey cards. Much smaller sets.

Mefer

Thanks all. I am interested to see how the next 50% goes. I think I planned well, dollar wise, by getting the stars out of the way and almost all of the high numbers (geez I even recently for the first time paid over 30 bucks for a high numbered sp PSA 8 common in the set; never thought I would do that). With that being done, I am hopeful it will not be too tough and painful. By the way, please one of you sell me a 731 Jim Qualls in PSA 7 condition. I still hate that card.

RoseInTheHall

I am collecting 1971 psa 7 baseball.

Would love to see what you have and would buy or trade (whichever you prefer)

rickjwalker@charter.net