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1957 FB 100% complete !!!
jaxxr
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Not the most important card collecting accomplishment by any stretch, still I am pleased to finally be finished with a classic vintage set.
It is ranked 8th current, with a weighted GPA of 7.00. I have 109 PSA 7s, 45 PSA 8s, and the only card with a qualifier ( or lower than a 7 ) is a PSA 2 (MK) of the checklist. The dang un-numbered checklist is very highly weighed, more important than my Johhny Unitas RC PSA 7.
Without the checklist, which was the absolute last card I added, I did a few upgrades from my most recent sub. and had got up to a GPA of 7.23 at 99.35 % complete, which was all the cards with numbers, that is all the actual players.
It seems to me the 1957 Topps FB is truly a fine set. RCs of Unitas, Starr, Berry, and Hornung, along with high numbers, short-prints, Etc., compliment the attractive print scheme. Add the fact it is the first FB set in the now standard size format for sportscards and it rates highly.
It is ranked 8th current, with a weighted GPA of 7.00. I have 109 PSA 7s, 45 PSA 8s, and the only card with a qualifier ( or lower than a 7 ) is a PSA 2 (MK) of the checklist. The dang un-numbered checklist is very highly weighed, more important than my Johhny Unitas RC PSA 7.
Without the checklist, which was the absolute last card I added, I did a few upgrades from my most recent sub. and had got up to a GPA of 7.23 at 99.35 % complete, which was all the cards with numbers, that is all the actual players.
It seems to me the 1957 Topps FB is truly a fine set. RCs of Unitas, Starr, Berry, and Hornung, along with high numbers, short-prints, Etc., compliment the attractive print scheme. Add the fact it is the first FB set in the now standard size format for sportscards and it rates highly.
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Nowhere near the vigor as was with the 57 FB though.
Also have interest in 1951 Bowman FB and 1912 T-202 baseball, however my budget will not permit too much to be done with those beauties.
Do you buy the cards already graded or do you submit raw?
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Good luck on those 80's sets! Maybe think about putting the '84 Donruss on your list.
* 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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Chris
(If you want peace, prepare for War).........Semper Fi
The set took about 3 years to finish. I had a raw set, which was upgraded over a span of perhaps 10-12 years and eventually, about half were good enough to be submitted. I have also bought some raw cards at a few big shows in Chicago and have had pretty good luck with them via subs as well. Purchased maybe 20% of the cards already graded. Most importantly, I have been lucky enough to have found several good guys to trade with via this board, and have traded for 15-20 % of the set. Now that it is done, I can really say it was tremendous fun, with plenty of frustration and a bit of learning along the way.
1984 Donruss ??, truly a nice looking set, I have a factory sealed one bought in 84, so that will have to do. I sort of wish I did not start 5 or six registered sets, because my tastes have changed a little, so they are not that "special" to me, and of course if I had only one other set to work on, I could focus upon it better and have more dollars available.
Glad to see you finsih this set.
I know it broke my heart when I had to sell mine
Paul
looking for low grade t205's psa 1-2
looking for low grade t205's psa 1-2
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I need to upgrade mt Starr from 7 to 8 and find a checklist in 8(ugh) to complete the set in psa 8 or better.
Jim
Joe
I'm 2 cards short of completing the set myself. I need the Bratkowski and checklist in PSA 7 or better. I'm thinking though that I'll have to lower my standards on the checklist. That is one tough card.
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Greg M.
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