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How do you guys build raw vintage sets from scratch?

parkerjparkerj Posts: 1,098 ✭✭✭
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Just wondering as I start out on building a few raw vintage sets (67, 73, 75mini) in ex-mt or nr-mint condition....my thought is to pick up a few different lots or sets via ebay, or other connections and cherry pick to get to the condition I want, then dump the leftovers on ebay. It takes a little up-front capital, but on the back end some of it comes back via ebay sales. Its tough to find good raw cards on ebay, but I figure a few hits and misses are ok in the end. Once I get to needing less than 50-100 cards, then maybe its pick them up one by one time.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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  • cpettimdcpettimd Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭
    BOSOX1976 has some FS on the BST forum, take a look.
    Collecting Clemente master (#6) and basic PSA registry sets, Hank Aaron master and basic sets, Mantle oddball issues, 1970's mega decade HOFs, 1967 Topps pin ups, and high grade Topps Clemente and Aaron. Numerous transactions with over 100 board members.
  • parkerjparkerj Posts: 1,098 ✭✭✭
    thanks for the tip.

    I should add, that I enjoy the thrill of building the set versus just buying a completed set....so lots are my preference.
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  • heritageheritage Posts: 2,662 ✭✭✭
    if your interested i have a large group of 1970 topps.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>I should add, that I enjoy the thrill of building the set versus just buying a completed set....so lots are my preference. >>



    Back in the early/mid 80s I put together a '67 set set card by card by going to shows EVERY Saturday and Sunday. Took me a long time to do it but I had a lot of fun doing it.

    I probably have some 67 commons around if you are interested. LMK. GOOD LUCK!
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  • DrLouDrLou Posts: 250
    From a $ standpoint, the 73 and 75 should be just bought outright. The '67 you should buy a partial set (50%-75%) and fill in the missing high numbers, stars, etc. piece by piece
  • parkerjparkerj Posts: 1,098 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for the suggestions. This thread wasn't meant to be a call for offers, but i welcome them and have responded.
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  • ArchStantonArchStanton Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭
    The most fun I have building sets is buying lots and partial sets. That way you can put the best commons in your set. I usually have to go to trusted sources for raw stars or buy them graded. You also learn a lot about the sets you are building that way. I am currently working on '58, '61 and '67 baseball sets.
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  • BunkerBunker Posts: 3,926 ✭


    << <i>The most fun I have building sets is buying lots and partial sets. That way you can put the best commons in your set. I usually have to go to trusted sources for raw stars or buy them graded. You also learn a lot about the sets you are building that way. I am currently working on '58, '61 and '67 baseball sets. >>



    That is what I do also, I am currently building a 1960, 1967 and 1971 Topps Baseball
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  • metsfanmetsfan Posts: 834


    << <i>The most fun I have building sets is buying lots and partial sets. That way you can put the best commons in your set. I usually have to go to trusted sources for raw stars or buy them graded. You also learn a lot about the sets you are building that way. I am currently working on '58, '61 and '67 baseball sets. >>




    Thats probably the best way to go, at least in terms of having fun building the set. Start with lots first and then look for singles. If your looking for '73's I have a good amount. Good luck!

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