Player collectors

theplasticman · May 23, 2005 4:25AM

How is everyone doing on their sets?

Im doing okay on my Eddie Murray and Will Clark sets. Picking up a handful each month. Cant wait until everything gets added to the registries that isnt already listed. My completion % should go up quite a bit.

helionaut · May 23, 2005 5:49AM

I requested a Bake McBride set some time ago, bringing the total number of requests for that set to probably 1. It's on the list right under Nap Lajoie, which is fitting, I think. I'm thinking I should send in a spreadsheet as that seems to help speed things up. I've got a Showcase set, but I'd like it better on the regular registry so I can be eligible for an award, which I would then have slabbed and included in the registry.

imafishinnut · May 23, 2005 8:22AM

I am doing pretty good on my Wade Boggs and Bo Jackson sets. I wish there were a few more Bo Jacksons out on the market; but, 4 Sharp Corners keeps me well supplied with Wade Boggs cards. If anything, there are more Wade Boggs cards out there than I can afford to buy. Like you, plasticman, I can't wait to PSA gets all my addition requests added. My adventure into player sets after completing my 1971 Topps monster has been a lot of fun.

Mike

Axtell · May 23, 2005 8:24AM

I am running into some difficulties with finding graded cards for the wade boggs basic set. The master set is way too large and holds no appeal to me...so I search through the offerings every few days for new items.

I've been looking for a 1985 topps Boggs in 9 for months...and I have yet to find one.

jimtb · May 23, 2005 8:34AM

I've hit the wall on 1990's Trammell cards. I'm going to have to start submitting more myself if I'm going to complete the basic set.

Carew29 · May 23, 2005 9:20AM

#3 on the Carew Master List and just sent in 100 more to PSA to be graded.

gregm13 · May 23, 2005 10:24AM

I'm still waiting on around 30 cards to be added to my Dan Marino basic and Master sets. I've been submitting a lot of my own cards and have done fairly well. My other source has been 4SC, from whom I have bought 40 to 50 cards over the last 2 months. I can't pass up the $3 and $5 PSA 9 and 10 Marino graded cards.

I'm desperately trying to get to 65% completed by May 31st.

Regards,

Greg M.

halosfan · May 23, 2005 10:38AM

I've recently started one ... and have one on the waiting list. Slow and steady rules the day here. 4SC and others make this much easier. I wish that updates to the master sets would happen quicker.

mikeschmidt · May 23, 2005 10:53AM

I'm doing pretty well on my Mike Schmidt set. Actually sort of getting to the point where there is not much else for me to do. Obviously, there will always be upgrades. But if I stopped today - I would be really happy with where my set is and not worry about what 'could have been'. I've spent thousands of dollars, gone through hundreds of submissions and am pretty darn sure that I have one of the highest-grade and most comprehensive run of Schmidt cards out there. Fun for me. I'm working more on other endeavours right now. But I like looking at the Schmidt stuff, for sure!

~ms

mudflap02 · May 23, 2005 11:08AM

My Nolan Ryan set is the Old Faithful of my collection. I get distracted (most recently by Heritage), but I still always manage to pick up at least one or two Ryan every month. The market is so bad for Ryans right now though (if you're a seller that is - great if you're a buyer- see my post on the NR thread). I should probably be taking advantage of the low prices right now, but there is so much shiny stuff out there!

iamthegreatcornholio · May 23, 2005 12:52PM

I just started my first player set - Roberto Clemente Basic Set. I'm about 25% of the way done

Brian

peterredshoes · May 23, 2005 9:59PM

My Trammell set is well behind Jim's but I still pick up cards here and there. I've discovered that I like rifling through big lots for high grade cards to submit myself more than I like eBay finds and have been focused more on that. I also find that I enjoy being sidetracked by other card interests along the way.

My progress has been slowed somewhat by living in Japan for almost the last year now. But I'll be returning to the states in September and hope to put a submission together shortly thereafter.

Peter G.

RedRomad275 · May 23, 2005 11:55PM

I was 8th on the Pete Rose Master set and I aquired the #5 set and I have moved to an unsteady 3rd at 48%.

Dartonxx75 · May 24, 2005 3:38AM

After much thought, I have decided to sell my sets (all are player sets) to help fund other pursuits. My collection includes basic and master sets of Mike Schmidt, Orlando Cepeda, and Tony Dorsett. I am planning on putting the Schmidt Master set (400+ cards) on eBay as a whole, while breaking up the smaller player sets. I will be updating my sets on the registry tomorrow to include any additions or upgrades I've neglected to do. My sets all have "Dartonxx75" in the collection name. If you are interested in the complete Schmidt set or any of the cards in my other player sets, you can reach me via e-mail at this address dartonxx75@comcast.net. Thanks.

bengineno9 · May 24, 2005 6:59AM

Ozzie Smith Basic 9.24 GPA 89.22% complete
Master 9.10 GPA 85.25% complete

I've been getting burned out for the past couple of months. I really need to quit playing around and get these complete or at least get the 79T in a PSA 8. It's really sad not to have the "key" card.
4SC's is a great source but watching the BIN drop week after week gets a little old along with paying half the cards price for SH. Then when you finally get your PSA 9 a PSA 10 pops up two weeks later for the same price.

What really burns me is the hard to find "RARE" insert/promo card that PSA has graded only one issue of. The owner of the card puts it on Ebay for a BIN of $100. 1990 Topps TV Cardinals team set.
The other thorns:
1989 SI for kids
1987 Topps Stickers Hardback Test
1993 Pinnacle Cooperstown Duffex
1996 Select Certified Mirror Red, Blue, Gold, Icy Blue, Ruby Red, Sapphire ETC ETC

It's still fun though, right?

MarkLee · May 24, 2005 7:36AM

My low budget player sets with cards coming in the mail to update soon ...

Joe Morgan Basic Set 7.62 9.68%
Dave Concepcion Basic Set 7.77 20%
Tom Seaver Basic Set 6.57 20%
Pete Rose Basic Set 7.33 29.73%

Mantlefan · May 24, 2005 8:01AM

In first, barely, on the Mantle Master Set.

Mantle Master Set

Mac53 · May 24, 2005 8:14AM

<< In first, barely, on the Mantle Master Set. >>

Absolutely awesome.

boggs · May 24, 2005 9:48AM

I am doing ok on the Boggs Basic set. I have been upgraded and adding new cards on a regular basis. I am around 70% complete GPA of 9.36 or so . 4sharp keeps me in good supply . I missed a few auctions here and there when I was sick and on vacation recently. But there will be others. I keep meaning to piggy back a submission but ebay nickels and dimes me to death ...LOL

James

Formerly boggs301012 , PW issues easier to get a new ID then play games with CU.

phreakydancin · May 24, 2005 11:07AM

I recently helped PSA set up the Mike Bossy basic and master sets. Myself and 1979collector are doing battle as the only two registrants so far. I'm already in 2nd (last) place!

theplasticman · May 25, 2005 11:14AM

<< I am running into some difficulties with finding graded cards for the wade boggs basic set. The master set is way too large and holds no appeal to me...so I search through the offerings every few days for new items.

I've been looking for a 1985 topps Boggs in 9 for months...and I have yet to find one. >>

Really? Im finding gobs of the base issue Murray in 9. Ive got 2-3 already myself even. 10s seem pretty tricky for that year.

Halosfan - nice avatar

What sets are you working on? I had considered doing an Erstad one but with the zillions of post 1999 cards he has Im kinda scared. Im having a tough enough time keeping up with my raw collection on his cards. I did just snag a nice Game Bat from when he was playing in the Cape Cod League.

MS - your schmidt collection is awesome. Kudos on that. Its nice to hear you are satisfied and have enjoyed the 'chase'. That 'chase' keeps me going knowing that I really enjoy collecting for the right reasons.

Dartonxx75 - whats got your attention now?

bengineno9 - right on. Patience is key and also have a subscription to the online Pop Report. I check that and keep track of new 'pops' so I can tell who is grading what so I dont get stuck with a 9 when Id really enjoy the 10 that comes along coincidentally right after haha

boggs - seems like alot of you guys collecting the Wades! Always checking for you guys to see how the collections are doing.

My completion %'s are over 60% for everything with gobs of new stuff just waiting.

Axtell · May 25, 2005 1:07PM

Boggs-

If you end up with any of the Boggs basics for sale that I need, shoot me a PM.

peterredshoes · May 25, 2005 2:18PM

Are there any resident '85 Topps experts who can comment on whether there are some cards that are just plain tough to find good copies of? Another player besides Boggs I've noticed there aren't many high-grade examples for is Tom Seaver (2 9s, 0 10s). Seaver's final few years of cards appear to have been submitted fairly regularly, making me scratch my head a little on this one. By contrast (and possibly also by luck), I was able to pluck the best Alan Trammell out of a group of about 20-25 copies and get a 9.

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Axtell · May 25, 2005 3:01PM

<< Are there any resident '85 Topps experts who can comment on whether there are some cards that are just plain tough to find good copies of? Another player besides Boggs I've noticed there aren't many high-grade examples for is Tom Seaver (2 9s, 0 10s). Seaver's final few years of cards appear to have been submitted fairly regularly, making me scratch my head a little on this one. By contrast (and possibly also by luck), I was able to pluck the best Alan Trammell out of a group of about 20-25 copies and get a 9.

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I have been looking for a 1985 topps boggs 9 for months and months, and they never come up for sale.

I have seen a few 8s I've been tempted to buy for filler, but I don't want to do that...hard to resist.

Dartonxx75 · May 25, 2005 9:33PM

<< Dartonxx75 - whats got your attention now? >>

Too many hobbies; not enough money..... Motorcycle accessories, dirt bike, hunting trip out West with dad next year, need new car, etc. All while saving for a house and property.

I will still be working on my midgrade raw sets. They are really fun to build and will put less strain on my finances. After selling my sets, I'm sure I'll splurge on a couple stars for my raw 1960 Topps set (Mantle for sure). Anyway, good luck to all the player set collectors. I know I'll still keep an eye on how Marc and the others are progressing with the Schmidt set.

jimtb · May 25, 2005 9:36PM

Hi Peter,
I just checked, there are Two PSA 10 Trams, and neither of us have them! I can't help but wonder if the 85's just don't get submitted very often. People break those boxes looking for McGwire rookies. Those boxes are too expensive for us set collectors to bust open because of McGwire, so few are actually submitted.

HoofHearted · May 26, 2005 1:12AM

I'm just catching up with this topic. What fun reading!

One of the most desireable player sets has to be Mantlefan's...it is awesome.

I subbed my first free lot recently and got a real education. I bought a raw '62T Kaline on eBay a while back and thought it was going to be one of the nicest cards of my set. It came back as a PSA 7. I might have to keep that set in a raw condition.

I'm thinking I might start sending in my 200+ KPuckett cards and get on that Master Set listing. I think I can add a card or three to the composition list too.

hh

HoofHearted · May 26, 2005 1:21AM

theplasticman - I looked at your Erstad wantlist. I didn't see this card listed, but it's one I got as an insert someplace and don't really need it. It's yours if you (or someone else?!) wants it. It's a 1996 UD Rock Solid card (#RS4):

I can do the "PM" thing if there's interest...

hh

theplasticman · May 26, 2005 4:26AM

<< 

<< Dartonxx75 - whats got your attention now? >>

Too many hobbies; not enough money..... Motorcycle accessories, dirt bike, hunting trip out West with dad next year, need new car, etc. All while saving for a house and property.

I will still be working on my midgrade raw sets. They are really fun to build and will put less strain on my finances. After selling my sets, I'm sure I'll splurge on a couple stars for my raw 1960 Topps set (Mantle for sure). Anyway, good luck to all the player set collectors. I know I'll still keep an eye on how Marc and the others are progressing with the Schmidt set. >>

Nice way to go! My wife and I are saving for our downpayment on a house. Hope to be in one later this fall/winter.

<< theplasticman - I looked at your Erstad wantlist. I didn't see this card listed, but it's one I got as an insert someplace and don't really need it. It's yours if you (or someone else?!) wants it. It's a 1996 UD Rock Solid card (#RS4): >>

Hoof - Thats a wantlist, not a 'have' list. I do have that one but thanks much for looking! Every month I manage to knock off another 50-100 cards off the list. Hopefully I can gain ground on all the new cards coming out. Best wishes on the Puckett registry. That would be a fun player. He doesnt have alot of stuff once the insert craze got too far out of control. Might be pretty attainable!

boggs · May 26, 2005 6:49AM

Axtell,

The 1985 PSA 9 I own wasn't cheap I paid around 35.00 for it on ebay. And was out bid on the 10 , it sold for more then a 1983 DR or Fleer rookie! I think off hand just over 75.00.

James

Pm sent

Axtell · May 26, 2005 7:02AM

<< Axtell,

The 1985 PSA 9 I own wasn't cheap I paid around 35.00 for it on ebay. And was out bid on the 10 , it sold for more then a 1983 DR or Fleer rookie! I think off hand just over 75.00.

James

Pm sent >>

I think I would gladly pay for it at this point.

At the McGwire (as was mentioned earlier) makes opening this stuff way too cost prohibitive. Pulling a Clemens or Puckett would help offset the cost, but seems like really bad odds.

JoeBanzai · May 30, 2005 12:26AM

This is a fun post guys! I am working on a Harmon Killebrew master set and hoping the new issues never get added. Does anyone have an idea what happens with all of the cards that are coming out of our favorite players? Do the master sets explode with all of the new cards?

I have just added a near perfectly centered 1958 in PSA 8 and a 1972 "in action" PSA 9 to my set. I am nearing 50% and if I ever got around to making some submissions, I could just about get to 100%. I'll never be #1 on the registry, but I am having fun with the hobby. That's what it's all about!

ArnyVee · May 30, 2005 1:04AM

My player sets gets just as much attention from me as my sets that I'm putting together.

Dan Marino Master #2 - 9.52/8.38%
Magic Johnson Master #1 - 8.82/41.94%
Raphael Palmeiro Master #1 - 9.36/28.10%

Thank goodness for 4SC because I'd have no shot at getting anything going on that Palmeiro set other than rookies if it weren't for their submissions.

halosfan · May 30, 2005 1:20AM

I started an Alex Rodriguez player set to occupy my time when I can't find a card to fill a set I'm building.
Currently assembling the 2004 UD SP Game Used All Star Sigs Baseketball set. It is an autographed insert set numbered to 25. Having a slow go finding some of the cards. Currently 10.000 41.38% with 9 more currently at PSA. Fun issue!
Other sets I'm slowly working on are:
1959 Top Flight Stars 8.830 24.00% Bought the rest of this set raw .. waiting for it to arrive and hope I can submit them soon.
1956 Gum Adventure 8.160 14.00% Started this set for the boxers but got hooked. Hoping to finish it in an 8 or better.
I have a bulk submission to do for the 86-87 Fleer Basketball set to that get that one completed.
At some point I'd like to add some scans as I find that a nice feature when looking for a set to build.

Pinchdatail · May 30, 2005 2:20AM

I just started my Ron Guidry Basic Set a few weeks ago, and I'm up to about 43% completion. Still trying to complete my Archie Manning Master Set - only three more cards needed.

As for my Pete Maravich Basic and Master Sets, still searching the world for upgrades. I was fortunate to get a tip on a 1974 Topps #81 PSA 9 recently and was able to get one of the two graded. Since I pretty much know who has the highest grades, all I can hope for is good results from new submissions. My biggest fear is that someone is going to finally get a Maravich rookie graded PSA 10 and I'll have to put a second mortgage on my house to even think of buying it.

theplasticman · May 31, 2005 11:42AM

JoeBanzi -

<< This is a fun post guys! I am working on a Harmon Killebrew master set and hoping the new issues never get added. Does anyone have an idea what happens with all of the cards that are coming out of our favorite players? Do the master sets explode with all of the new cards? >>

as far as I can tell, yes. It is pretty annoying. I'll be working on the older stuff first.

mcholke · May 31, 2005 11:54AM

I believe for the Master sets you can define your population for PSA. For the Perez Master set it is cut off at 1987, his last year as a player. We have elected not to add any past that point so the population is better defined. Hope that helps. As you can tell I am a Perez collector and just reached 100% on the Master set, now need to work on the upgrades.

boggs · June 16, 2005 11:20PM

boggs psa 9 I have one already but I will probably bid on this one also. With a pop of 13 I have only seen 2 on the bay in 4 years.

NickM · June 17, 2005 4:34AM

Only cards from a player's career or cards the season after he retired that refer to his actual career as part of the regular set (e.g., '69 Topps Mantle, '67 Topps NL K Leaders with Koufax, '73 Topps Clemente, '78 Topps Brooks Robinson Highlights, '80 Topps Brock/Yaz Highlights) count for a Master Set.

Nick

theplasticman · July 5, 2005 3:57AM

<< Only cards from a player's career or cards the season after he retired that refer to his actual career as part of the regular set (e.g., '69 Topps Mantle, '67 Topps NL K Leaders with Koufax, '73 Topps Clemente, '78 Topps Brooks Robinson Highlights, '80 Topps Brock/Yaz Highlights) count for a Master Set.

Nick >>

Yes and no. Ive been hassled about sending a scan in for cards even after providing a link to the players stats for their verification. What gives?

ArnyVee · July 5, 2005 8:21PM

I've always been asked for a scan of the back of the card to verify that it details the last season for the player. Not that big of a deal, but it is a little bit of a hassle.

theplasticman · July 24, 2005 11:15PM

<< I've always been asked for a scan of the back of the card to verify that it details the last season for the player. Not that big of a deal, but it is a little bit of a hassle. >>

true, but when scanner access is limited... and I sent a link that clearly shows his MLB stats... dunno, seems wacky.

mcholke · July 28, 2005 12:36PM

I have been tracking the 2005 Upper Deck Hall of Fame Baseball card release this week and have found in excess of 30 different Tony Perez cards already with I am sure more to follow. This set seems to be directly marketed to the player collector. There is no way you could hope to put a set together if there is number of variations per HOF player. Of course UD has not helped us out and put out a checklist yet (always seems to be a couple weeks after release they acknowledge a new set on their website). Day 1 I started to chase the low number Perez cards but with each passing day more and different ones appear. I guess to fill out as many $100+ tins they needed to look for any and all combinations. Is anyone out there going to be chasing down there favorite HOFer cards from this set?

Robeson · July 28, 2005 2:04PM

Is there a quick way to get a player listed? The player I want is already on a long list waiting to be listed in the registry.

donnnster · July 28, 2005 2:25PM

Robeson, no quick way. I had to wait like 2months to get a set registered. Unfortunately you have to wait it out.

67standup · July 28, 2005 3:15PM

I'm at 100% on the Yaz Basic, plan to frame his '60-'83 Topps regular issues. It stands at 7.99, so I wouldn't mind achieving 8.00. The '60 is a PSA 6, but it's one of the first cards I've ever owned, so there's great sentimentality value there.

I have other Yaz cards that would put a nice dent in the Master Set, but don't feel like going for the ones I don't have.

dalew · July 28, 2005 11:47PM

Mel Harder (who? yes I know). I've been waiting for 4 months for cards to be added that I have had graded.

I can't find a 1934 Batter-Up Card of his.

Some other rarities that I never see come up are:

1933 Worch Cigar
1938 Clopay Foto-Fun
1934 Gold Medal Flour

He played from 1928 to 1947 - Coached another 20 years in the majors.

Dale

theplasticman · July 29, 2005 8:38AM

<< I have been tracking the 2005 Upper Deck Hall of Fame Baseball card release this week and have found in excess of 30 different Tony Perez cards already with I am sure more to follow. This set seems to be directly marketed to the player collector. There is no way you could hope to put a set together if there is number of variations per HOF player. Of course UD has not helped us out and put out a checklist yet (always seems to be a couple weeks after release they acknowledge a new set on their website). Day 1 I started to chase the low number Perez cards but with each passing day more and different ones appear. I guess to fill out as many $100+ tins they needed to look for any and all combinations. Is anyone out there going to be chasing down there favorite HOFer cards from this set? >>

Check Beckett.com. In 'My Collections' do a search and youll be able to snag a checklist for his cards

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