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What should I expect to pay for 1953 TOPPS PSA-7 Baseball Commons?

I am aware that it would depend upon the population, my questions is in relation to SMR? General ballpark #'s is what I am hoping to get as I am seeking to start this set and am trying to look down the road aways to see what it may cost to complete. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

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  • 1960toppsguy1960toppsguy Posts: 1,127 ✭✭
    No help at all, come on?
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  • I'm down to 1 card for this set in straight PSA 7. My experience was that SMR was pretty accurate for this set with the few exceptions being low pop commons.

    Good luck on this one. It's doable in PSA 7 without breaking the bank or trying your patience looking for the cards you need.
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  • 1960toppsguy1960toppsguy Posts: 1,127 ✭✭
    I just purchased a 71 card PSA-7 lot for $2,600.00 with about 12 high #'s. I thought that was a decent deal, it at least gives me a jump start on the set. Was I had?
  • bobsbbcardsbobsbbcards Posts: 3,254 ✭✭✭


    << <i>A subscription to www.vintagecardprices.com is something that I've found invaluable. It's $12.99 a month or less to find out about recent sales prices in all grades for individual vintage cards. I overpaid for several cards until I used this service. It's more than paid for itself. Sheesh, that sounds like some sort of paid testimonial. image >>



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  • 1960toppsguy1960toppsguy Posts: 1,127 ✭✭
    Me too, just signed up
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    36.00 seems a tad high per card. But not too high.

    I just recently sold many 1953 Topps cards.

    With that said, how was the centering?

    IMO cards centered do very well while those OC don't.


    Also, if you are happy with the deal what does it matter?


    Steve


    Good for you.
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    my questions is in relation to SMR?


    On average I was getting 75% of SMR.

    However, it all depends on the player too. There are commons and there are commons.


    Did you get any SP's?


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • 1960toppsguy1960toppsguy Posts: 1,127 ✭✭
    Honestly, I don't know enough about the set yet, here is what I got:

    1953 Topps Sam Jones 6 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Bob Borkowski 7 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Clem Koshorek 8 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Howie Judson 12 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Connie Marrero 13 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Harry Lowery 16 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Ted Lepcio 18 PSA 7
    1953 Topps William Johnson 21 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Toby Atwell 23 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Ferris Fain 24 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Loren Mitchell 26 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Edward Pellagrini 28 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Harold Jeffcoat 29 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Clyde Vollmer 32 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Bob Kennedy 33 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Irving Noren 35 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Johnny Groth 36 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Jim Hearn 38 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Eddie Miksis 39 PSA 7
    1953 Topps John Lipon 40 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Gus Zernial 42 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Bubba Church 47 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Robert Del Greco 48 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Faye Throneberry 49 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Ted Gray 52 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Gerald Staley 56 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Carl Scheib 57 PSA 7
    1953 Topps George Metkovich 58 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Karl Drews 59 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Gus Niahros 63 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Richard Brodowski 69 PSA 7
    1953 Topps John Yuhas 70 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Tony Bartirome 71 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Willaim Robinson 73 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Joe Rossi 74 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Bob Hooper 84 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Chuck Stobbs 89 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Ebba St. Claire 91 PSA 7
    1953 Topps William Kennedy 94 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Calvin Abrams 98 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Joe Astroth 103 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Erwin Porterfield 108 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Sidney Gordon 117 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Gilbert Coan 133 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Harry Dorish 145 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Jim Rivera 156 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Fred Hatfield 163 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Bill Hunter 166 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Bill Werle 170 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Jim Dyke 177 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Bob Hofman 182 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Jim Friendley 187 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Waldon Westlake 192 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Mike Clark 193 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Warren McGee 195 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Bob Keegan 196 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Forrest Main 198 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Gordon Goldsberry 200 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Paul Lapalme 201 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Jim Wilson 208 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Jim Greengrass 209 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Murray Wall 217 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Morris Martin 227 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Solly Hemus 231 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Dick Kokos 232 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Ray Murray 234 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Al Sima 241 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Mike Sandlock 247 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Gene Stephens 248 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Ed O'brien 249 PSA 7
    1953 Topps Joe Coleman 279 PSA 7
  • heritageheritage Posts: 2,662 ✭✭✭
    Good luck with the set it's one of the best!
  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,580 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The "average" price for those 71 cards in PSA 7 totals = $2525.08
    The "last recorded" price for those 71 cards in PSA 7 totals = $2627.65

    The 12 high numbers, of which only 3 or 4 are SPs, bailed you out.
  • 1960toppsguy1960toppsguy Posts: 1,127 ✭✭
    That is the information I was hoping to get, I have no idea how you find that stuff out but I really appreciate it. One last question and I will shut up, are there 4 or 5 commons that I should expect to pay premiums for in relative comparison to others in this set?

    Sincerely,


    Tom
  • gemintgemint Posts: 6,101 ✭✭✭✭✭
  • 19541954 Posts: 2,898 ✭✭✭
    I remember #9 being really tough and expensive as a common when I made my set. I think it was Joe Collins or perhaps that was another toughie to the set. Joe Nuxhall was expensive for me. I don't think I need to mention the last card in the set, but that always brings big dollars.

    Good advice on by Steve (WinPitcher) to purchase the centered copies. Besides the resale, the eye appeal of a PSA 7 from this set is outstanding. Awesome color and design.

    Shane
    Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,456 ✭✭✭
    nice start, great set

    good luck with it
    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

  • Congratulations on the buy, 1960 Topps guy. It appears as a buy into a truly classic set - wow, more than one quarter of the set in one fell swoop! As for the price that you paid, it seems roughly commensurate with an average market value, however I really don't know the market well for '53 graded commons. It's easy to see that the complete 274 card set in PSA Near Mint 7 SMRs for $29,000+. The artwork on this set is second to none. Maybe you can post some of your 71 cards here once you receive the beauties.

    Here's one of my lowest grade '53s posted below. I think that it illustrates how the terrific art coupled with the smart design displays terrificly even in lesser condition. Happy Collecting. 1953 Topps is truly one of the nicest baseball sets ever conceived and implemented.

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  • 1960toppsguy1960toppsguy Posts: 1,127 ✭✭
    I'll do just that, I just received the lot today, stay tuned.


  • << <i>That is the information I was hoping to get, I have no idea how you find that stuff out but I really appreciate it. One last question and I will shut up, are there 4 or 5 commons that I should expect to pay premiums for in relative comparison to others in this set?

    Sincerely,


    Tom >>



    Three cards that I had to go really strong on were #154 Dick Groat (paid about $100 over SMR), #278 Willie Miranda (around a $600 - $800 common High SP card) and #280 Milt Bolling (same as Miranda or higher).
    Learn some history of the game. Join a vintage base ball team in your area and get out there.
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  • 1960toppsguy1960toppsguy Posts: 1,127 ✭✭
    Thanks for the insight, I think I'm going to sell now before I get to deep.
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