Which set would you rather have?

TheMick6

Just a question for the board members here. I am currently working on two vintage set a 1953 topps in Psa 6+ and a 1956 in Psa 7+ shape. I'm going to need to throttle back on my spending for awhile ( tend to get out of hand ) but want to finish one of these up first. I am halfway finished with the 56 set but have all the HOF's and every minor star just need team cards and commons. The 53 is the same way but I only need 42 cards ( 28 high numbers and the mays). If you had to pick one to finish before you cut back spending for awhile which would you choose and why?

cwazzy

For me it would be the '53 set. My favorite set of the decade. The '56 set is good but I LOVE the artwork in the '53 Topps set (excluding Whitey Ford who looks like he's got the worst case of constipation in history).

Tabe

No-brainer for me - the 1953 all the way. That's a beautiful, iconic set. 1956 is great with the dual imagery on front but... it ain't 1953.

BaltimoreYankee

Another vote for 1953 here. The color borders make it tough. The '56 is a little too similar to '55.

spazzy

1953 all the way!

ThoseBackPages

1953

esquiresports

I like the look of the 1956s more and would go with that set first.

vettfanatic

definitely 1953

miwlvrn

Both sets are nice, but I'm a bit more partial to the 1954's.

cwazzy

I must say that I'm rather surprised with the results so far. I figured the '56 set would get a lot more love than it has.

TNP777

I prefer the '56

lbcoach20

1953 for me.

vintagefun

Both great sets. I prefer the 56, but would complete the 53 based on where you're at.

Good luck whichever you decide.

Jim

TheMick6

Love hearing other collectors point of view. 1956's where my childhood favorite the 53 set always seemed out of reach but I got older and it became possible. I'm probably gonna finish up the 53 set it feels so close and that would no doubt be the centerpiece of my collection. I saw the 54 set mentioned. That's a beautiful set also I actually have the big 3 in that year in SGC 84. If I ever lean into that year I'd probably collect it in SGC. The drawback there is finding commons already graded.

bobsbbcards

1956 hands down.

mattinglymint23

I'm building a 56 set slowly with the 53 next on list. I can't say I one more than other but if you look to move 56s let me know.

TheMick6

<< <i>I'm building a 56 set slowly with the 53 next on list. I can't say I one more than other but if you look to move 56s let me know. >>



I had a 56 raw set that was ex/ex+ with a good bit of ex/exmt thrown in. I'm not sure what your looking for as far as 56's go. I still have 2/3 of the set raw minus the stars.

JustinsShoebox

1953 all the way.

Justin

72skywalker

I say 1953

bbcemporium

1953 Topps hands down

heritage

Each set has there strong points and I would love to own either but If I could only have one in hand i would pick the 53 set ! The art work is amazing on them. Good luck with your choice.

60sfan

<< <i>The '56 is a little too similar to '55. >>



+1

RonBurgundy

53........& then slowly upgrade it to 7's

BLUEJAYWAY

1953. Always partial to the artwork/colors. For me the 53 Mantle was a stunner. More appealing, to me, than the 52.

ChiefsFan1st

Im not familiar with either set but what I would consider would be price/ease to complete. Since
you like both sets, pick the 1 that should be easiest and cheapest to complete. That way, you have
1 knocked out. Then later when the funds catch back up to you, you can complete the other. Of
course, im a tightazz at heart, so take this advice with a grain of salt