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'71 Greatest Moments Set--Completed!!

flatfoot816flatfoot816 Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭
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well--I never thought that I would complete this set--and certainly did not think I would get to #7 Current Finest!!

This is an extremely tough set to finish in any grade. The prices for PSA-7 cards are high and for PSA-8--RIDICULOUS! But I set aside my love for vintage unopened--and after finishing my favorite set ever--the '61 Fleer Basketball and 2nd fav--the '64 Stand Ups--started to concentrate on this great set several months ago. Picked up a nice lot in a Heritage auction and went from there. Very proud of this accomplishment--I mean it is not Crandall worthy--but it is quite a feat!

Pepitone was the last card. And for anyone who is trying this set--forget about VCP!

Not sure I will upgrade from here. But the extras have allowed me to start a 2nd set which is currently #14...so I'll work on that one.

Here is a link if anyone is interested and someday--time permitting--I'll post scans.

Ciao!

Manny


mams '71 Greatest Moments Set

Comments

  • Goodsport40Goodsport40 Posts: 1,010 ✭✭
    Great job! That is a tough set.

    What are the toughest cards other than the Munson?

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    Robert
  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,525 ✭✭✭✭
    Congrats..........One of these days I need to pick up the Brooks Robby card (raw)
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  • bishopbishop Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭
    Nice Set. Congratulations
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  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,568 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dang Manny! Those are 3 (and a half) big time sets! image
    Mike
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  • SmuggoSmuggo Posts: 425 ✭
    Congratulations! vERY NICE WORK!
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  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,688 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A BIG CONGRATS on completing a very difficult set...image

    Donato
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  • GriffinsGriffins Posts: 6,076 ✭✭✭
    well done Manny! Between the centering, black borders, and short prints that is one tough set. Now just try and find a pack to go with it!

    Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's

  • flatfoot816flatfoot816 Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭
  • flatfoot816flatfoot816 Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭
    you ain't kiddin a tuf set. Tuff cards....Pepitone...VCP in PSA-7 is $100. Last 2 sold for $350 plus...and they do not come up often. Melton is also a tough card in PSA-7...ANY card in PSA-8 of course. Wilhelm and other low # cards in PSA-7 are tuff, as are Jim Perry, Jim Fregosi, Fritz Peterson, and of course the last card--Bud Harrleson. Reggie is also tuff...in PSA-7.

    Finally, no Anthony-I do not think I will ever find a pack. If anyone would have it it's you!.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,487 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations Manny!

    Tuff set! Great accomplishment.
    Mike
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭

    Outstanding work Manny, awesome. image
  • lilmulelilmule Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭✭
    Congrads of a very tuff set. I hope your other ones will come easier image
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  • SidePocketSidePocket Posts: 2,901 ✭✭✭
    VERY cool set, nice going!

    "Molon Labe"

  • QUITCRABQUITCRAB Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭
    Congrats!!!! When I think of that set my head tilt slightly.....Topps real made some diamond cut cards....my favorite part of the set is the use of the real city newspapers..on the Brooks card they use "the Baltimore Sun"....I use to deliver that paper as a kid. Congrats again on a great set.
  • samspopsamspop Posts: 1,993 ✭✭✭
    Crazy tough set, indeed!! I think most people would be shocked to compare VCP vs SMR...not even close! This set is big coin and kudos to you for getting it complete!!! I have been jonesing for a PSA 7 Wilhelm to upgrade my PSA 6. PSA 7 SMR = $95, the last couple to sell are over $300.

    Congrats again on a very nice set!
    Mike

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  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Congrats!

    Steve
    Good for you.
  • melvin289melvin289 Posts: 3,019 ✭
    Manny,

    Congratulations on your accomplishment. May your next set go as well.

    Ron
    Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.
  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,171 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats. That is quite an accomplishment. I know for my Cardinals team set, it took me forever to find those and ANY grade. Luckily, I found them in high mid grade. (Gibson, Brock, Cepeda, and McCarver).

    Shane

  • flatfoot816flatfoot816 Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭
    thank you thank you thank you!
  • GriffinsGriffins Posts: 6,076 ✭✭✭
    Manny, I really doubt a pack exists. I've seen the box (it didn't meet reserve in Mastro/Legendary last year) but never seen a wrapper, let alone a pack.
    And there have been a few uncut sheets offered as well.
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    So what is next?

    Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's

  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    AWESOME accomplishment Manny ... CONGRATS! I hope you enjoy them.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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