Thoughts on the 56 Topps set
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I'm thinking of starting the 56 Topps BB set (mostly raw) since it has a manageable number of cards and I've got 14 graded HOFr's from that set.
Is there anything I should know about that set before I start, like particularly tough cards?
Thanks for any info!
Is there anything I should know about that set before I start, like particularly tough cards?
Thanks for any info!
"Molon Labe"
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So is 253 Irv Noren
It's a great set - go for it. I decided to keep mine raw as I love holding those cards in my hands.
I didn't have any trouble with supply on any of the cards and was able to complete the set relatively easily in what I would consider Ex condition cards.
MULLINS5,1966CUDA,nam812,nightcrawler,OAKESY25,PowderedH2O,relaxed,RonBurgundy,samsgirl214,shagrotn77,swartz1,slantycouch,Statman,Wabittwax
Good luck!
I did my 55 set this way.
Steve
Good luck with the chase. What overall grade would you be going for?
No particular grade, but I'm thinking around 6 in terms of quality, and I've seen gorgeous 4's and 5's, even 3's, that in a binder would look like 8's.
"Molon Labe"
IMO going after cards that are 4's and 5's if slabbed is a pretty good idea as long as they are centered.
these cards were gems when new and over the years they accuired 3 or 4 touched corners.
Those are the cards I'd try to buy.
Finding such cards from 1956 is no easy task though.
If it was later you could buy lots and pick and choose, with 56's you might have to scour shows, ebay dealer web sites for the example that you
want. Another thing you could do is buy slabbed 4's and 5's and crack them out. 4's might be tuff but 5's are out there.
again good luck and have fun.
Steve
on cards 1 through 180. They also if I am not mistaken have 3 or 4 team cards that have varieties too.
Will you be doing both white and grey? Or just one, or a mix?
Steve
Jeff
I find that 56's absorb much more punishment and come out looking nice, as compared to 55's. So you can put a nice looking PSA 4/5 range set together. However, be careful not to compare the two, because you'll find yourself wanting to do the 55 set instead.
I am putting a set together with all gray and white backs and team variations in PSA 5/6 range, with some nicer. Almost everything was acquired in 50, 100 and 200 card lots for about 75 cents/card. Very reasonable IMO.
Centering is not really an issue with the 56s. There are only a few that are more often o/c, like the Rance Pless hi nunber.
The checklists have come down in price. You can pick up a nice PSA 4/5 Mick for $500 or less.
Team cards are getting expensive in PSA 7 and higher.
A very nice set w/checklists and some variations sold for $2000 BIN about two months back. I'm kicking myself for not jumping on it.
Kiss me twice.....let's party.
<< <i>I'm thinking of starting the 56 Topps BB set (mostly raw) since it has a manageable number of cards and I've got 14 graded HOFr's from that set.
Is there anything I should know about that set before I start, like particularly tough cards?
Thanks for any info! >>
1) It is one of the most appealing sets ever produced by Topps
2) You will love looking at these cards... perhaps even daily
3) You will get completely addicted to this set
Okay, well, at least thats what has happened to me! I've worked on this set on-and-off for probably 10 years... twice, nearly completing nice raw sets. The first effort got broken up and sold off 7 years ago when I was building a stash of cash to buy my first house. My second effort, nearly 80% complete, I sold off at the National this past year.
Now I am on my third go around... but this time I'll be going the PSA graded route... simply looking for PSA 3 to PSA 7 cards, with a focus on eye appeal and best value for the money... with any luck, I'll work on this set until the day comes when I've completed it, upgraded it, etc... so that I end up with a set rated at least 7.00!
Best of luck on your efforts... It's a beauty!!!
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
Personally, I don't count them as variations. But for completists, its a must have.
Kiss me twice.....let's party.
This would be a set just for my own enjoyment, so I'm thinking the goal will be to complete it regardless of the backs. Would that be a mistake?
Thanks for the GREAT questions!
"Molon Labe"
I am collecting a graded set and the back color differences to me are just no big deal at all. I just wouldn't even worry about it and find the best card regardless of what color the back is. The other thing to note is that the white backs from 101 -180 are almost impossible to find anyway...at least in PSA slabs.
Jeff
PS...happy to help with low pops etc if needed.
So, no it would not IMO be a mistake.
Steve
No big rookies to cost a lot (a plus for me, a negative for others)
Checklists can be costly, one way around it is to buy them already marked for not too much -- which makes sense since you would just going to mark them anyway as you go along, right?
The action photo in the background makes them one of the very few sets from the 50s that is at least a little more than just "Pictures of Men." Some call it a ripoff of '55, with the playing field instead of the solid color, I call it an improvement
The only negative is the 55 set has no Mantle while the 56 set does. (negative for the 55 set)
Plus I was born that year.
Steve
<< <i>Funny I'm the opposite I feel they are too busy and prefer the 55 set.
The only negative is the 55 set has no Mantle while the 56 set does. (negative for the 55 set)
>>
I was glad I didnt have to shell big $$ for a Yankee! I agree with the busy backgrounds of 56 and chose the 55's
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
The 56 set is beautiful.I have owend mine since the mid 80s and decided to have some graded recently plus I just sent my Mantle in.I was rather dissapointed at the grades.Do not go by the color of these cards as my scanner is quite not bring out the true colors of the cards nevertheless it is what it is.these 4 cards seemed rather flawless full gloss both front and backs maybe some centering issues.
Kiss me twice.....let's party.