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1973 set in all 9's, done!

bbuckner22bbuckner22 Posts: 1,028 ✭
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Finally got the last card I needed to complete the 1973 set in all 9's or higher. Don't believe that has been done before, the Unser 9 has made it next to impossible. The final card I needed was the high series checklist. I had subbed four of them over the last few months, 3 came back 8's and the other graded 9 OC. Last week board member Hammered (Matt) PM'd asking if I still needed that card, he had just popped a 9 on one of his subs. I owe a great deal of thanks to Matt for helping not only with the final card but also with a few other very tough low pops over the last year or so. Also board member PSA Rich helped out with six tougher cards when I was still 20 or so from the finish line. Pretty sure the last five cards I needed were #259 Holt, #449 Indians Manager, #549 Rangers Manager, #588 Checklist, and #593 Royals Manager.
1973 set
From what I can tell, 707 is the DOLLAR STORE compared to deans_cards. For what that guy charges, if I ever bought anything from him I would expect it to be delivered to me in a frickin' limo.
~WalterSobchak

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  • shagrotn77shagrotn77 Posts: 5,580 ✭✭✭✭
    That's quite an accomplishment. Congrats!
    "My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭✭✭
    WHoooah.... Awesome job image
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,687 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is an amazing accomplishment! Congrats!!


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,742 ✭✭✭
    Great set. Thanks for sharing.


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



    1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
  • MintMoondogMintMoondog Posts: 969 ✭
    image WOW! That is fantastic, congratulations! Matt (Hammered) is like a PSA bloodhound.
    75 Minis - GET IN MY BELLY!
  • TheDudeAbidesTheDudeAbides Posts: 400 ✭✭✭
    Dave ... Incredible collection. I wondered where it had gone, and now it's back where it should be. Simply awesome. Congrats. The Dude.
    Collecting 64, 66, 67, 70 & 71 Baseball. Cubs, wax, cello & rack baseball.
  • saucywombatsaucywombat Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭
    That's hardcore.

    Congrats!
    Always looking for 1993-1999 Baseball Finest Refractors and1994 Football Finest Refractors.
    saucywombat@hotmail.com
  • jay0791jay0791 Posts: 3,525 ✭✭✭✭
    so many 10's
    You must be insane !!!!!!

    I would never even attempt such a thing.
    Congrats some super nice stuff.

    I cried when I had to up $100+ for some yankee psa 9 commons
    the whole set....awesome.
    Collecting PSA... FB,BK,HK,and BB HOF RC sets
    1948-76 Topps FB Sets
    FB & BB HOF Player sets
    1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
  • gopherfangopherfan Posts: 106 ✭✭
    Very impressive. Are you planning to continue to upgrade or are you happy where it is now?

    Rob A.
    "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money."

    Margaret Thatcher
  • calaban7calaban7 Posts: 3,003 ✭✭✭
    Great job Dave !!!image, That set truly brings back great memories.---- Sonny
    " In a time of universal deceit , telling the truth is a revolutionary act " --- George Orwell
  • hammeredhammered Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭
    Nice job Dave
    Very tough cards in that set and 588 is one of the toughest. No idea how many I've sent in over the years, mostly they would get 7's
    Congratulations on completing the set
  • bbuckner22bbuckner22 Posts: 1,028 ✭
    Thanks for all of the kind comments. Sonny, I gave up the fight on the 83's but kept at this one. And Henry we won't have to go head to head on any low pop 9's anymore! I think I'll continue to upgrade but won't feel compelled to over pay for a 10 at this point. I mentioned a few of the board members that helped me out with this set, but I omitted Mr. G (Mike) who was kind enough to sell me a few of the 10's I had been looking for.
    From what I can tell, 707 is the DOLLAR STORE compared to deans_cards. For what that guy charges, if I ever bought anything from him I would expect it to be delivered to me in a frickin' limo.
    ~WalterSobchak
  • MintMoondogMintMoondog Posts: 969 ✭


    << <i>Thanks for all of the kind comments. Sonny, I gave up the fight on the 83's but kept at this one. And Henry we won't have to go head to head on any low pop 9's anymore! I think I'll continue to upgrade but won't feel compelled to over pay for a 10 at this point. I mentioned a few of the board members that helped me out with this set, but I omitted Mr. G (Mike) who was kind enough to sell me a few of the 10's I had been looking for. >>



    haha! I didn't even think of that Dave, yah I guess you have been my single biggest stumbling block getting my set to all 9s image I have been working on the whole decade so I usually just throw my bids out and scramble to the next year. I'm about 30-40 away but it might as well be 300 based on how hard some of them are. I am sure we will run into each other on some 10s though image
    75 Minis - GET IN MY BELLY!
  • heritageheritage Posts: 2,662 ✭✭✭
    WOW now that's a 73 set..
  • GB5HOFGB5HOF Posts: 590 ✭
    Yes!
  • gregmo32gregmo32 Posts: 2,648 ✭✭✭
    What an incredible collecting accomplishment - congratulations!

    How long did it take you to complete, from start to finish?

    And I don't expect you to share the information (I certainly wouldn't), but do you know how much you spent to complete it?

    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 !
  • MCMLVToppsMCMLVTopps Posts: 4,830 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats !!! Quite an accomplishment. Beautiful set!!!
  • JustinsShoeboxJustinsShoebox Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭
    Congrats on the amazing accomplishment! What a gorgeous example of a beautiful set!

    Justin
    Retired - Eddie Mathews Topps Master Registry (100% Complete) Rank 1

    Retired - Eddie Mathews Master Registry Set (96.36%) Rank 1
  • 19541954 Posts: 2,897 ✭✭✭
    Wow. That is an incredible set you have there. One of my favorite sets from the 1970's.
    Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases
  • BrickBrick Posts: 4,980 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Tremendous accomplishment. image
    Collecting 1960 Topps Baseball in PSA 8
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    Ralph

  • gemintgemint Posts: 6,100 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great job! Glad you were finally able to locate that elusive #588.
    https://ebay.com/sch/gemint/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
  • lbcoach20lbcoach20 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭
    Very impressive even though you bumped me down a notch! The registry is so much fun, but the challenge and sense of accomplishment really fuel the drive. Great job.
  • GB5HOFGB5HOF Posts: 590 ✭
    Me too! I'm falling fast
  • pitpit Posts: 260
    Great job,amazing set!! How does a set like that get stored?
    The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound...That is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

    -t206
    -e90-1
    -e95
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  • RobbyRobby Posts: 670 ✭✭✭

    Super nice set ....................congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!1
    Robbieimage
    Collect 1964 Topps Baseball
    1963 Fleer
    Lou Brock Master Set
  • jboxjbox Posts: 408 ✭✭
    Incredible.

    Sorry Mr. Spence, but you have been demoted.
  • gtrwzzgtrwzz Posts: 42
    Hello Dave and congrats on the minty set! It took me 3 years to finish mine, and I'm currently #5 on the Current Finest List. I was lucky enough to have about 350 high-end wax packs to build the core of my set with, so I know about the hard work and dedication that it takes to finish this set! Outstanding accomplishment!

    image
    Collecting 1962-1985 Topps Baseball with an emphasis on the 70's!

    http://www.psacard.com/PSASetRegistry/MemberImageGallery.aspx?m=8724
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