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Baseball set you would most like to have, but can't afford.

TheDudeAbidesTheDudeAbides Posts: 400 ✭✭✭
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For me, it's the 62's. While many of the commons are forgettable, some of the star cards are awesome, and tough to obtain in 8. Trying to complete the set in a straight 8 is not only tough, buy very expensive. Espically if you include the variations, not only the green tints, but the pose and picture changes. Maris, Mays, Frank Robinson all command big premiums. I'm drooling over the current 62 set break from Steve Novella. Mays $3675, F. Robinson $2600, Aaron $1280, Mantle $2326, Billy Hoeft Blue Sky variation $889. I wish I could go back 25 years ... who doesn't?
Collecting 64, 66, 67, 70 & 71 Baseball. Cubs, wax, cello & rack baseball.

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  • EstilEstil Posts: 7,104 ✭✭✭✭
    1971 Topps set with all HOFers and checklists in PSA 7 (but rest of the set raw and NM or better so I can look through those in a binder). Sad to say with us having only our disability checks, I don't think I'll ever get even close to affording one. image

    But I still got lots of other more affordable projects to keep me busy, like finishing my 1975-79 sets (see sig) and especially my early/mid 90s insert set projects! image I'm also into collecting retro video game cartridges (especially NES/SNES)
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    D's: 54S,53P,50P,49S,45D+S,44S,43D,41S,40D+S,39D+S,38D+S,37D+S,36S,35D+S,all 16-34's
    Q's: 52S,47S,46S,40S,39S,38S,37D+S,36D+S,35D,34D,32D+S
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    95 Ultra GM Sets: Golden Prospects,HR Kings,On-Base Leaders,Power Plus,RBI Kings,Rising Stars
  • dtkk49adtkk49a Posts: 2,489 ✭✭✭
    71 Topps BB PSA 7 (or better) for me as well, with 72 Topps a close second.
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  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    T206
  • alifaxwa2alifaxwa2 Posts: 3,104 ✭✭✭
    1955 Topps
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  • prthdprthd Posts: 1,323
    To me the '52 is just iconic and a pipe dream unless I win the lottery.
    Looking for 1950 Bowman football PSA 7's
  • CollectorAtWorkCollectorAtWork Posts: 859 ✭✭✭
    E107, but that'll never happen
    Babe Ruth Master Set
    Lou Gehrig Master Set
    Non-Registry Collection
    Game Used Cards Collection
  • Yankees001Yankees001 Posts: 1,496 ✭
    1880's Old Judge PSA 1 is fine for me.

    Dave
  • orioles93orioles93 Posts: 3,481 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1948 Leaf baseball in PSA 5 or better. Love the colors of the set, and the short prints.
    What I Collect:

    PSA HOF Baseball Postwar Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 80.51% Complete)


    PSA Pro Football HOF Rookie Players Set Registry- (Currently 19.80% Complete)


    PSA Basketball HOF Players Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 6.02% Complete)
  • mattinglymint23mattinglymint23 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭


    << <i>1971 Topps set with all HOFers and checklists in PSA 7 (but rest of the set raw and NM or better so I can look through those in a binder). >>



    +1 for me but with some 8s and 9s thrown in based on lucky lot pickups. same for the 75 set
    56 is my all time fave - and would love a 61 as well.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Autographed '52 Topps Set.
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    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.
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭


    << <i>T206 >>



    +1
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • orioles93orioles93 Posts: 3,481 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>T206 >>



    I feel like thats almost too obvious of a pick...
    What I Collect:

    PSA HOF Baseball Postwar Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 80.51% Complete)


    PSA Pro Football HOF Rookie Players Set Registry- (Currently 19.80% Complete)


    PSA Basketball HOF Players Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 6.02% Complete)
  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    1956 Topps baseball- NM or better average. Note that I'm working on the set anyway.
    'Sir, I realize it's been difficult for you to sleep at night without your EX/MT 1977 Topps Tom Seaver, but I swear to you that you'll get it safe and sound.'
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    *1956 Topps baseball- 97.4% complete, 7.24 GPA
    *Clemente basic set: 85.0% complete, 7.89 GPA
  • PlanemonkeyPlanemonkey Posts: 543 ✭✭
    1975 Topps Mini in PSA 8.
  • ExodusExodus Posts: 348 ✭✭✭
    1988 Donruss





























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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>1988 Donruss >>


    AWESOME choice ... How many you want to buy LMFAO





























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    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.
  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>T206 >>



    I feel like thats almost too obvious of a pick... >>



    But I can afford everthing else image
  • bobsbbcardsbobsbbcards Posts: 3,254 ✭✭✭
    1948-49 Leaf
    bobsbbcards PSA Registry Sets
    bobsbbcards SGC Registry Sets
  • vettfanaticvettfanatic Posts: 643 ✭✭✭
    T206 for me.
  • RudedawgRudedawg Posts: 345 ✭✭
    N300 Mayo Cut Plug and N162 Goodwin Champions

    Also partial to any Topps Baseball set from 1952 - 1956
    Currently collecting PSA graded:

    1991 & 1992 Fleer Pro Visions
    1952 Topps
  • BigRedMachineBigRedMachine Posts: 2,563 ✭✭✭
    I'm mostly a baseball guy, so the T206 or '52 topps would be great, but I've always been attracted to the '55 All-American set. That would be a great one to own.
  • lwehlerslwehlers Posts: 933 ✭✭✭✭✭
    i would really like to have a nice 68 topps baseball set.
  • BrickBrick Posts: 4,998 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1960 Topps in PSA 8.
    Collecting 1960 Topps Baseball in PSA 8
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    Ralph

  • thehallmarkthehallmark Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭
    I wish I could have the #1 registry set for 1954 Wilson Franks. I know the star power is limited but there's just something wonderful about those cards.

    I suppose I should just say it... I love me some wieners.
  • alnavmanalnavman Posts: 4,129 ✭✭✭
    52 Topps....matches the year I was born so it's my first choice....second choice would be either 61 or 62 topps
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think I would do the 52T set in straight 7 - trying to keep them nicely centered.

    I remember when I could've afforded #311 in Nm condition.
    Mike
  • ConstantineConstantine Posts: 2,369 ✭✭✭
    1972 in 8s
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