1984 Donruss - 100% Complete - All PSA 9/10
BugOnTheRug
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Wow...........what a ride. Finally nailed the missing 2 cards thanks to a cold-call from a collector in IL. two months ago for the Youngblood and a recent old-fashoned trade with Brent (BigHurt4) for the last one needed - Mike Fitzgerald.
Gotta tell ya that this set has been a blast to build. It's my first attempt at a registry set and the only set focused on in graded form. From $2 each psa 9 lot purchases to start it, to rummaging through wax boxes, factory sets, hand-built set, common lots, etc. for submissions, trading and buying already slabbed cards from fellow collectors and dealers, I've scoured for over 2 years trying to bring this 660 card set together. Some of it has been in uncharted waters - I think there were still 20 to 30 cards that hadn't seen a submission when I started, with not a lot of zeros in the '10' column. If memory serves me correctly I think there were about 8-9K total graded at that point. Now we're approaching 22K!
While this is a very satisfying achievement, I'm most proud of the quality of cards assembled. It's always been a work-in-progress as I continually update and upgrade where warranted. There are 9's here that will knock the socks of many a 10, so while the 9.24 GPA is not earth shattering, the overall quality of the set is very high in my opinion on a card per card basis - and I will continue to put quality cards in the set when possible. I also didn't break the bank either. I paid aggressively when called for but for the most part just waited and created opportunities to acquire the necessary cards. Persistant - oh yes. Throwing money at it - uh no.
Another very satisfying outcome of this card issue is the amount of 84D set collectors and noted publicity that have come about. When I first started there were about 6 or so, with Dom waaaaay out in front (currently #3 on the registry). Now there are about 20 in varying degrees of completeness, with Arny in the lofty 95% range, Robert with his simply mind boggling all-PSA 10 set at 70+%, Brent and Al in the top 5, etc. The 84D 'thread' has over 700 responses (yeah, I know I have a LOT of them) but it's a great group and one I'm proud to be associated with.
Before I forget, one small note about Dom......it was Dom Furera (sp?) who was light-years ahead of everyone in 84D 3+ years ago. He was the one who pushed me over the top go for it. I hesitated for awhile, but if it weren't for Dom's blazing trail and exchanges of email, I'm not positive I'd be here. Suffice to say if he were with us today (he died a few years ago) his set would have been completed long before mine. He was at 80+ % when I started. So, hat's off to ya Dom for being the 'pioneer' of the 84D registry set!
Well, next on the list is to complete the Master set. I need 4 cards to do that and a just-sent submission may take care of it......we'll see!
Take care and thanks to all who helped along the way.............Bill
Gotta tell ya that this set has been a blast to build. It's my first attempt at a registry set and the only set focused on in graded form. From $2 each psa 9 lot purchases to start it, to rummaging through wax boxes, factory sets, hand-built set, common lots, etc. for submissions, trading and buying already slabbed cards from fellow collectors and dealers, I've scoured for over 2 years trying to bring this 660 card set together. Some of it has been in uncharted waters - I think there were still 20 to 30 cards that hadn't seen a submission when I started, with not a lot of zeros in the '10' column. If memory serves me correctly I think there were about 8-9K total graded at that point. Now we're approaching 22K!
While this is a very satisfying achievement, I'm most proud of the quality of cards assembled. It's always been a work-in-progress as I continually update and upgrade where warranted. There are 9's here that will knock the socks of many a 10, so while the 9.24 GPA is not earth shattering, the overall quality of the set is very high in my opinion on a card per card basis - and I will continue to put quality cards in the set when possible. I also didn't break the bank either. I paid aggressively when called for but for the most part just waited and created opportunities to acquire the necessary cards. Persistant - oh yes. Throwing money at it - uh no.
Another very satisfying outcome of this card issue is the amount of 84D set collectors and noted publicity that have come about. When I first started there were about 6 or so, with Dom waaaaay out in front (currently #3 on the registry). Now there are about 20 in varying degrees of completeness, with Arny in the lofty 95% range, Robert with his simply mind boggling all-PSA 10 set at 70+%, Brent and Al in the top 5, etc. The 84D 'thread' has over 700 responses (yeah, I know I have a LOT of them) but it's a great group and one I'm proud to be associated with.
Before I forget, one small note about Dom......it was Dom Furera (sp?) who was light-years ahead of everyone in 84D 3+ years ago. He was the one who pushed me over the top go for it. I hesitated for awhile, but if it weren't for Dom's blazing trail and exchanges of email, I'm not positive I'd be here. Suffice to say if he were with us today (he died a few years ago) his set would have been completed long before mine. He was at 80+ % when I started. So, hat's off to ya Dom for being the 'pioneer' of the 84D registry set!
Well, next on the list is to complete the Master set. I need 4 cards to do that and a just-sent submission may take care of it......we'll see!
Take care and thanks to all who helped along the way.............Bill
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I am just entering into the road you traveled. Is it weird that my actual last name is Youngblood?
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
Gotta admire your persistence in finishing this set.
Congrats!
Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's
<< <i>Gotta tell ya that this set has been a blast to build. It's my first attempt at a registry set and the only set focused on in graded form >>
BILL - I hear the 2nd go around is even easier
J/K Great Job!
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Brent
Bo Jackson Basic(#1) and Master(#1)
Bob Feller Basic(#4)
Sam McDowell Basic(#1)
2004 Cracker Jack Master
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All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
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<< <i>Bill, WOW is all I can say!!!! Cheers to a GREAT and DEDICATED job
I am just entering into the road you traveled. Is it weird that my actual last name is Youngblood?
Is this you?
BOTR congrats on the set, love reading the 84 Donruss thread!
btw, i sent in 2 STEELE cards for you last week (between your sub and mine, hopefully something will pan out for your master set), they have been entered and i'm patiently waiting...LOL
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
PS- Did you get the Brett Ok ??
Congrats on a great accomplishment.
Now, do you plan on updating to all 10's?
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
Bill, congratulations! Believe me, I know what the journey has been like (hope to meet you at 100% in a couple of months)....but, you have constantly pushed us to continue our sets and motivated us to stay interested in it even during times that some of us were not as active as others.
The best set of the 80s now has it's first 100%! Quite an accomplishment!
* C. PASCUAL BASIC #3
* T. PEREZ BASIC #4 100%
* L. TIANT BASIC #1
* DRYSDALE BASIC #4 100%
* MAGIC MASTER #4/BASIC #3
* PALMEIRO MASTER/BASIC #1
* '65 DISNEYLAND #2
* '78 ELVIS PRESLEY #6
* '78 THREE'S COMPANY #1
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I know how long you worked for this day.
Steve
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Bosox1976
Congratulations. You have paved the way for all others.
It's a landmark achievement.
Where to next?
RayB
I think an investigation is in order.
LD, thanks for thinking of me with those Steeles. I've seen my share of O/C Steel versions, but these pale in comparison to the 95% of tilted/diamond cut Steele's found in factory sets. Before the Master set was introduced I really didn't care about which DK issue was harder to find mint. Now it's becoming apparent that the corrected version (Steele) is tougher than the Steel's.
Arny, you're so close.......keep on pluggin away when you can!
Ray, I have no idea what I'll build next but I seriously doubt it will be a big set. Problem is, there's much I like and much to chose from. Dilemma
indeed. Mid-80's absolute killer raws sets are not out of the question either (and these could be graded at a later time.........hmmmmm
Got that tough Doran card along with toughies of Soto, Flanagan, Brouhard & Larry Parrish DK in 9 (upgrading my 8).
* C. PASCUAL BASIC #3
* T. PEREZ BASIC #4 100%
* L. TIANT BASIC #1
* DRYSDALE BASIC #4 100%
* MAGIC MASTER #4/BASIC #3
* PALMEIRO MASTER/BASIC #1
* '65 DISNEYLAND #2
* '78 ELVIS PRESLEY #6
* '78 THREE'S COMPANY #1
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8 - D.Dravecky DK
129 - B.Blyleven
170 - R.Manning
187 - G.Minton
209 - B.Ramos
217 - M.Armstrong
224 - C.Bando
228 - J.Lowenstein
230 - D.Decinces
234 - J.Bonilla
238 - K.Hernandez
435 - E.Nunez
437 - E.Whitt
442 - W.Brusstar
456 - E.Cabell
471 - M.Wilcox
472 - T.Martinez
480 - J.Youngblood
481 - J.Slaton
482 - M.Fitzgerald
535 - B.Horner
537 - C.Chambliss
544 - D.Darwin
550 - T.Hume
554 - R.Staub
557 - D.Henderson
558 - L.Whitehouse
575 - M.Trillo
582 - D.Spillner
590 - B.Anderson
597 - L.Sanchez
605 - A.Griffin
.....any help would be appreciated.
* C. PASCUAL BASIC #3
* T. PEREZ BASIC #4 100%
* L. TIANT BASIC #1
* DRYSDALE BASIC #4 100%
* MAGIC MASTER #4/BASIC #3
* PALMEIRO MASTER/BASIC #1
* '65 DISNEYLAND #2
* '78 ELVIS PRESLEY #6
* '78 THREE'S COMPANY #1
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are you looking for 9s and 10s or only 10s for your master/basic sets?
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
DOH! Just realized that I posted this on Bills celebration thread and not the regular '84 Donruss thread. Sorry Bill.
* C. PASCUAL BASIC #3
* T. PEREZ BASIC #4 100%
* L. TIANT BASIC #1
* DRYSDALE BASIC #4 100%
* MAGIC MASTER #4/BASIC #3
* PALMEIRO MASTER/BASIC #1
* '65 DISNEYLAND #2
* '78 ELVIS PRESLEY #6
* '78 THREE'S COMPANY #1
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