1957 Topps Baseball discussion

Buccaneer · October 15, 2007 11:55PM

<< steve clark...I remember once before you said that you "block pauljas from your searches." How do block a seller from your searches?

I am so ****ing sick of seeing his name as the seller on cards I like that I'm close to vomitting.

Thanks!

Nick >>

Put a "-pauljas' in your searches.

It's funny, I did have him blocked as a bidder but I took him off. He's actually a good buyer, I just don't want to see any of his crap as a seller.

mealeworm · October 28, 2007 7:10AM

I picked these two up today at a small card show. The Pierce looks even better in person. I think the Noren has the best gloss and centering I have seen on that card. It is snow free as well, but the bottom corners are not great. It was fun getting some raw cards that weren't rags and not having to give much for them.

Dave

softparade · November 8, 2007 11:31AM

Not much action in this thread lately so I thought I would make it known that I have a few cards left from my recent sales. If anybody wants scan please let me know!

ALL ARE PSA 7 NQ. Any comments are certainly welcome. I was pretty picky with centering on all of these. Don't be shy in making offers on the whole lot!

Thanks,
Dan

# 12 Dick Groat $29
# 26 Bob Boyd $15
# 43 Connie Johnson $22
# 53 Clem Labine $29
# 54 Elmer Valo $17
# 66 Brooks Lawrence $24
# 68 Ray Crone $16
# 84 Moe Drabowsky $13
# 104 Hank Foiles $14
# 131 Milt Bolling $24
# 138 Minnie Minoso $20
# 150 Bob Friend $16
# 154 Red Schoendienst $31
# 158 Curt Simmons $16
# 169 Herb Plews $13
# 174 Willie Jones $13
# 188 Felix Mantilla $19
# 196 Larry Jackson $27
# 205 Charley Maxwell $13
# 207 Billy Hunter $22
# 267 Danny Kravitz $18
# 289 Jim Bolger $22
# 304 Joe Cunningham $22
# 318 Mickey McDermott $22
# 340 Bill Wight $22
# 347 Hal Naragon $16
# 362 Roman Mejias $14
# 364 Cal McLish $13
# 369 Milt Graff $14
# 405 Duke Maas $27

CardboardClassicsLLC · November 9, 2007 7:18AM

Hi everyone, I just listed an entire 1957 topps set with every single card graded PSA 8 on eBay. Please check out my listings under userid cardboardclassicsllc

Thanks!

Buccaneer · November 11, 2007 9:26AM

<< Hi everyone, I just listed an entire 1957 topps set with every single card graded PSA 8 on eBay. Please check out my listings under userid cardboardclassicsllc

Thanks! >>

I wish you luck but I am glad I got my set mostly sold before your's.

If you get the prices that I got for my cards, you will do very well (depending on your cost, of course). So far I have realized about a 30% profit, signifying that this great set continues to be popular.

detroitfan2 · November 12, 2007 11:37AM

Hi,

If anyone is collecting this set in mid-grade, I have the following duplicates that are available for sale or trade. All are PSA 6:

29 Whitey Herzog - Senators
53 Clem Labine - Dodgers
56 Dave Sisler - Sox
57 Jim Lemon - Senators
59 Dick Williams - Orioles
60 Billy Hoeft - Tigers
167 Vic Power - A's

Please PM me if interested. I need a ton of cards for my 1957 set (PSA 5/6/7), so let me know if you'd like to trade.

Thanks,

Tom

earlycalguy · November 12, 2007 3:10PM

I have an Art Ditmar 57' PSA 9 - $550

mealeworm · December 6, 2007 11:26AM

I have a few extras if anyone is interested.

PSA 8 #52
PSA 7 #46,59,64,87,298,394
PSA 6 #65,72,100,151,185,281,315,298,335,341
PSA 5 #285

Dave

SOM · December 6, 2007 12:19PM

So, Cardboard...how did you do on your '57 set on eBay?

CardboardClassicsLLC · December 10, 2007 9:53AM

It had an excellent showing. I was very pleased with the results of it. I hope everyone is enjoying their cards just purchased as they all have gone out the door. This set's popularity keeps on growing!

Buccaneer · December 14, 2007 9:19AM

Thanks Dave.

mealeworm · December 21, 2007 10:37AM

TTT for the new blood.

Dave

ArnyVee · January 8, 2008 2:00PM

Don't tell anyone, but I'm sneaking back into the '57 set.

If anyone has any 6s (or higher) in lots, I'd be interested. I just picked up about 15% of the set in a trade, so I'm looking to add some additional cards at the right prices. PM me or e-mail me at SCMAuctions@aol.com

mealeworm · January 8, 2008 9:56PM

Arny,
Glad you are back. Do you have anything held over from the last time you took a run at the set? If I remember right you had alot of the star cards in 6 already. I have an 8 card lot of all 6's and (1) 5 that mostly 4th series on ebay right now.

Godd luck

Dave

Lothar52 · January 9, 2008 10:02AM

<< Don't tell anyone, but I'm sneaking back into the '57 set.

If anyone has any 6s (or higher) in lots, I'd be interested. I just picked up about 15% of the set in a trade, so I'm looking to add some additional cards at the right prices. PM me or e-mail me at SCMAuctions@aol.com

>>

The trade was awesome!!! lets help arny out best we can!

Loth

ArnyVee · January 9, 2008 11:15AM

<< Arny,
Glad you are back. Do you have anything held over from the last time you took a run at the set? If I remember right you had alot of the star cards in 6 already. I have an 8 card lot of all 6's and (1) 5 that mostly 4th series on ebay right now.

Godd luck

Dave >>

Thanks Dave!

Unfortunately for me, I have to start over completely (aside from the 15% that I traded for....thanks Ryan!).

Dave, do you have a link to your auction?

Anyone else have 6s or 7s for sale?

mealeworm · January 9, 2008 10:25PM

Arny,
Sorry to hear that you have to start fresh. I know you had a few decent stars in 6 that you got from me in a trade. You got the 15% from Ryan, Is he getting out or just have that much extra? I always have extra 6's and 7's so I will keep you in mind. This is the first time I had to put cards on ebay in a while. I have been turning them over in the registry for fair prices. The link.... my auctions

Dave

ArnyVee · January 9, 2008 10:48PM

Loth is just dealing his extras (finally!) and I helped him finish his '54 set and got him a big card for his '53 Bowman set.

Dave, if those go unsold I'd be interested in some (if not all) of them. Gotta check my list to see if I have any already from the ones I got from Loth.

Lothar52 · January 10, 2008 11:30AM

<< Loth is just dealing his extras (finally!) and I helped him finish his '54 set and got him a big card for his '53 Bowman set. >>

yep...i love you arny!!

ArnyVee · January 10, 2008 10:13PM

Shhh! Not in front of everyone

ArnyVee · January 19, 2008 10:05AM

And debuting at #77

I'm officially back.

Although, most of my focus is going to be on selling my '72 Topps Baseball set and finishing/upgrading my '84 Donruss set, I'd like to keep plugging away at my favorite set of all time. Anyone with extra 6s or 7s available for sale, please let me know via PM or e-mail me at SCMAuctions@aol.com

mealeworm · January 19, 2008 10:57AM

Arny,
77 and climbing... By the way didn't I see you somewhere today

ArnyVee · January 19, 2008 11:22AM

<< Arny,
77 and climbing... By the way didn't I see you somewhere today

>>

Uhh....yeah, some other boards somewhere.

jojowest · January 19, 2008 12:36PM

Does anyone have a PSA 6-8 #317 Giants Team card they are looking to trade or sell?

ArnyVee · January 25, 2008 11:43PM

Still looking for PSA 6 or PSA 7 cards out there in groups/lots. Anyone, anyone...Bueller?

ArnyVee · January 26, 2008 12:58AM

Oh, by the way, I will also accept SGC 80 or better cards as well if anyone has them.

Buccaneer · January 26, 2008 3:06AM

<< Still looking for PSA 6 or PSA 7 cards out there in groups/lots. Anyone, anyone...Bueller?

>>

Check your PM.

ArnyVee · January 26, 2008 6:36AM

PM right back at'cha....

ArnyVee · January 27, 2008 12:43PM

Picked up 14 PSA 7s (12 needed and 2 upgrades) from Steve.

Waiting on a few cards from Dave (mealeworm) to add to the set. Should get me close to movin' all the way up to #76!

Slow and steady wins the race, right?

Any other deals out there? I'm looking for PSA 6 or 7s (preferably 7s if the prices are right).

ArnyVee · January 30, 2008 10:06PM

Got the cards Dave! Thanks!

I also was able to pick up a PSA 7 Roy Campanella for a fair price (Thanks Ray!) and adding these four cards bring me up to #74 ranked! LOL

Someday maybe I'll crack the Top 50! Hey, everyone has to have a dream, right?

BuffaloBisonsHockey · February 1, 2008 9:44AM

Hi guys...I posted in vintage card section about wanting low grade fillers (poor..fair). My first cards as a kid were from 57 baseball. I am now retired and cannot afford to put together a quality set. If you have any cards in this condition please PM me. I would like to put together a low grade set...if you can help let me know with prices. I have some cards..not worried about duplicates as most of what I have is junk anyway.

Thanks.

John

ArnyVee · February 3, 2008 2:40AM

Had to share....I just received my Campanella from a fellow board member (thanks Ray!)....I love the condition of this card!

Kiko · February 3, 2008 4:03AM

Arney -

Thanks for the props..Glad you are happy with the card. Good luck with the 57 set.

ArnyVee · February 9, 2008 2:05AM

New addition to my set....really has me thinking of crossing my '57s to SGC. Love how the colors from the cards show up against those black borders.

Is this a PSA 7.5 possibility though?

bluemarlin · February 9, 2008 4:25AM

Nice Malzone,I agree the 57's really look sharp against the black borders. That card definatley looks high end for the grade.
Do you plan on cracking it and submitting?

Jake

ArnyVee · February 9, 2008 9:43AM

Jake, I'm actually debating on whether to stay with PSA on these or go with the SGC holders on them. They just look so nice against the black. I'm debating it still at this point.

bluemarlin · February 9, 2008 9:50AM

Arny,

I agree 100% on how much better the SGC holders make the white border cards stand out.
Are you debating on crossing over your entire 1957 set to SGC?

Good luck on whatever you decide.

Jake

ArnyVee · February 9, 2008 10:22AM

Yes Jake, I'm debating on crossing them over.

The good thing is that I'm only at about 20% complete right now, so it won't be too many cards to cross. The bad thing is that lots of these that I have probably won't cross as 7s since SGC has more of a strict grading system.

So, I'm still undecided.

mrpeanut39 · February 10, 2008 2:53AM

<< Yes Jake, I'm debating on crossing them over.

The good thing is that I'm only at about 20% complete right now, so it won't be too many cards to cross. The bad thing is that lots of these that I have probably won't cross as 7s since SGC has more of a strict grading system.

So, I'm still undecided. >>

Arny,

Keep us posted on your decision. I think SGC is at least on par with PSA as a grading company. However, PSA just overwhelms them with sheer numbers. If you look on eBay right now under 1957 baseball, graded, there's 345 PSA items and only 10 SGC items. I really question how the SGC registry guys do it. Do they submit raw? Buy PSA slabs and cross them over? I think either way would be inefficient compared to the PSA registry.

mealeworm · March 7, 2008 11:32AM

updated at end of thread.

Buccaneer · March 8, 2008 2:35AM

Sitting at about 86% complete, it is my goal to get my raw set (graded stars) done by the end of summer. But I have 2 other sets I need to get done before that. Despite working on building 9 sets, this set is still the one I am most proud of and am glad I kept at building this despite selling all of the PSA 7 and 8 earlier.

mealeworm · March 29, 2008 5:51AM

mealeworm · May 17, 2008 4:57AM

I am down to 25 cards to complete my 57 set. I still need the following:
10,65,92,95,114,122,130,147,166,167,171,177,188,240,242,274,276,280,303,329,330,335,342,391,407

If you can help please PM or email davidmeale@hotmail.com

TIA Dave

Lothar52 · May 19, 2008 12:42AM

anybody good with html or such...i was thinking we all need to get together and get a website going JUST for 1957 topps. On this website we can host pictures of our current sets so we can check out centering and let eachother know if an upgrade card is on ebay....we could also put our extras up for sale. What do you guys think?

Lothar

QUIK · July 18, 2008 8:59AM

Hey Guys selling my 57 set. Its listed under the master sets "silver collection" please lmk if there is any prices i could quote you . Thanks for the interest you could email quiks57set@aol.com or pm me Jeff

SOM · July 18, 2008 1:39PM

This is hardly a blockbuster event, but it's worth noting for the below reason.

I finished my 1957 tonight when I picked up a decent looking raw Granny Hamner in an ebay auction. It's not a world class set by any means; 117 of the cards are graded, and about a 6.9 aggregate total. If I submit the other 300 or so, I may end up at about 6.5.

But here's the significance of my effort: I DID NOT PURCHASE ONE SINGLE SOLITARY CARD FROM PAULJAS!!!

That is an accomplishment definitely worth noting!

Nick

Lothar52 · July 20, 2008 3:31AM

<< This is hardly a blockbuster event, but it's worth noting for the below reason.

I finished my 1957 tonight when I picked up a decent looking raw Granny Hamner in an ebay auction. It's not a world class set by any means; 117 of the cards are graded, and about a 6.9 aggregate total. If I submit the other 300 or so, I may end up at about 6.5.

But here's the significance of my effort: I DID NOT PURCHASE ONE SINGLE SOLITARY CARD FROM PAULJAS!!!

That is an accomplishment definitely worth noting!

Nick >>

jdmi32 · July 21, 2008 8:48AM

A hearty congrats to you, Nick. It's a tough set to put together, regardless if it's raw or graded. One year into it I'm a little over fifty percent complete. It'll probably be a couple more years before I can claim victory as you have.

mealeworm · July 21, 2008 10:05PM

The 57 thread was bumped by someone other than me! Is that Lothar??? I have been sitting at about 90% for about 6 months and it is time to start buying. I need 23 more cards in 7 or 8. I have many extra 7's that I would like to trade to help some of you out. I will get the list and post them tonight.

Dave

mealeworm · November 9, 2008 12:45AM

Where did everyone go??? I only need 3 big cards and 14 commons to finish off my set. If anyone has any of these cards please PM or email.
Needs:
PSA 7- 95,171,240,274,280,303,329,342,391,407
PSA 8- 10,92,114,122,130,166,330

I have these PSA 7's NQ available at decent prices:
41,73,102,106,131,133,141,144,168,181,191,211,219,231,233,237,356,372,374,386,388

Dave

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