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The Impossible Happened, I Finished My 1971 Topps Set!

MeferMefer Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭
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Finally! I just finished my 1971 Topps set in PSA 7 or better (well, I did kind of cheat I have a couple of 8ocs and a Raymond in a 7oc, but I am at almost a 7.5 GPA so I will count it!). I finally picked up the elusive for me Dick Green. I think I paid more for that common than any other common in the set, but it was worth it! Thanks go out to Frazier and dgofwinter@aol.com for getting me the Dick Green after my frustration post initially on this thread (original kept below). Now what do I do now that it is complete? I will probably slowly upgrade with emphasis on getting star cards in 8. I already have a number of the big ones in 8 but will look slowly over time to add a few more to the set.

Wow, six years it took to build this and I still cannot believe it. What a challenge!

[Original Post]:

Man, I need one card for this set, 258 Dick Green, and I can't seem to get it. I bid "big" on the latest 8 on eBay and got outbid:

1971 Topps PSA Dick Green

In a way, I am glad I got outbid since I never thought I would pay so much for a common. On the other hand, it would have been nice to finally finish this set off. I think I may just try to find a raw one and have it graded. If it comes back a 6, so be it!

Arrgghhh, I don't think I will ever finish this set.....

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  • FrazierFrazier Posts: 11 ✭✭
    Mefer:

    Try brian simon at dgofwinter@aol.com, I think has has one in an 8 holder for $50.00

    Good luck,

    Bill
  • MeferMefer Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for the heads up Bill. I sent an e-mail.
  • QUIKQUIK Posts: 316
    Dont forget the hunt is 1/2 the fun!! Be patient it will happen
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  • MeferMefer Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭
    Thanks again all for the help and encouragement. I still cannot believe it is done!
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 30,600 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats image
  • bifff257bifff257 Posts: 751 ✭✭


    << <i>Wow, six years it took to build this and I still cannot believe it. What a challenge! >>




    Great job, you obviously have been working very hard on this tough set & completed it with a very impressive 7.5 gpa. image

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  • ArnyVeeArnyVee Posts: 4,245 ✭✭
    Wow, congratulations on completing that beautiful set! image
    * '72 BASEBALL #15 100%
    * 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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  • gregmo32gregmo32 Posts: 2,648 ✭✭✭
    Awesome accomplishment!
    Congratluations!
    I am buying and trading for RC's of Wilt Chamberlain, George Mikan, Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, and Bob Cousy!
    Don't waste your time and fees listing on ebay before getting in touch me by PM or at gregmo32@aol.com !
  • glossycrazyglossycrazy Posts: 677
    I'm so Jealous!! What a fabulous and beautiful set the '71 is!!
    Paul
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Outstanding!


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • RemynSkylerRemynSkyler Posts: 234
    Way to go!

    Mark
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  • bobsbbcardsbobsbbcards Posts: 3,254 ✭✭✭
    I applaud you (see graphic) image Congratulations!
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  • FBFB Posts: 1,684 ✭✭
    Great job! The 71 set is a real booger to build! Super accomplishment!!!

    Frank B
    Frank Bakka
    Sets - 1970, 1971 and 1972
    Always looking for 1972 O-PEE-CHEE Baseball in PSA 9 or 10!

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  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,456 ✭✭✭
    great job!!!

    nice find.
    what's next???
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • marzmarz Posts: 1,601
    Great set and congrads! Always loved that set as a kid!
    live each day like it's your last but don't count on it!
  • MeteoriteGuyMeteoriteGuy Posts: 7,140 ✭✭
    Very nice.

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  • FabfrankFabfrank Posts: 2,312
    Congrats Mefer, and welcome to the 100% club
    Baseball is my Pastime, Football is my Passion
  • rbdjr1rbdjr1 Posts: 4,474 ✭✭

    To complete such a condition sensitive set, wow! CONGRATS!

    rd

    edit: This set has so many "tough to find" cards in those high grade PSA holders!!! Here is a typical example of what I mean: The #93 Senators Rookies card, has 72 graded PSA 8's, with only one higher. That's what I call, "condition sensitive"! What makes these cards even more difficult to locate, in addition to being so "condition sensitive", these cards are just popular with collectors and set-builders alike. An example of this is your #351 Jim Shellebback in PSA 8 O/C, one would think it would be easy to locate a better grade after years of you trying (with 48 examples graded higher by PSA), but u couldn't!

    My "hat's off to you", for taking-on this project, and completing it! image

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  • MorrellManMorrellMan Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭
    That's a big achievement - congrats.
    Of all the sets in the last 40 years, I think the '71s look best in top condition.
    The beauty of these cards startle me!
    Mark (amerbbcards)


    "All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
    Congrats! I still haven't been able to finish a set yet image and NONE are that large!
  • MeferMefer Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭
    Thank you all so much for your kind words. Call me crazy, but I am in the midst of another huge set, 1978 Topps, in PSA 9 condition. It should not, however, be as difficult as the 71s. On the very tough 9s, I am just going to punt and take 8s. I will scatter in some 10s from the 78 A's Team set I am trying to build in 9 or better. If you have some 78 A's that fit my needs, holler!
  • alnavmanalnavman Posts: 4,129 ✭✭✭
    way to go, congrats
  • Kurtman9Kurtman9 Posts: 553
    Congrats on a tremendous accomplishment! PSA is soooo tough on those colored border cards.
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