1960 Topps BB Basic Set Complete (Mantle Arrived - Scan Updated)

LarkinCollector

I started this set on a whim (can't recall if I picked up the first lot from Craigslist or eBay), shortly after getting back into collecting in early 2011. Finally found the last card at a price/condition combo I was willing to live with, though I got pushed to the last penny of my snipe....



Hopefully, I've gained admittance to the centered Mantle club with this pickup Most of the set is in 3-5 condition raw w/a few graded stars (mixed TPG), crease free with special attention paid to surface and registration. I'm sure I'll spend some time now on a few upgrades and completing the Series 5 cardstock variations. I'll get some more scans up as time permits (including the Mantle once in hand), feel free to post any requests.

Remaining Series 5 cardstock variations before I'll truly consider it complete:

Grey Backs: 379,384,385,386,390,392,395,405,406,408,414,419,420,425,426,429,430,431,435,436,437,439
White Backs: 383,393,396,402,412,418

Next baseball sets to wrap up, 1972, 1964, and 1970 (in that order) though I have a higher condition target on those.

MisterBungle

Nice going, and a nice looking Mantle for the grade.

I know how you must feel, having just finished my
1961 set. I was buying the variations and extras
(like stamps, rub-offs and wrappers) while I was
putting the set together, so I don't have much of
that to do.

Anyway, great set to finish, and I know you are
stoked about getting it done.

John

mknez

Congrats! I always liked the 60 set design.

slum22

I agree with Mike and the nice design on the 1960 set. My only complaint is the relatively drab color combo used on the McCovey and Yaz RC's. For such a colorful set it is too bad that those prize RC's have so much green on them without the cool colored lettering and second photo. I wish they would have had them in the regular card design with the little rookie trophy somewhere on the card (like in later year designs). Anyway, congrats on completing the set and I am not the membership chair but I definitely think you belong in the centered Mantle club with that pick up. Beautiful card and one of my favorite Mantles aesthetically.

vintagefun

Congrats on the completion of an awesome looking set...and a centered Mantle to go with it.

Nice Work!

Jim

LarkinCollector

Thanks all!

John - Thankfully there were no pack inserts in this set and the tattoos from that year don't interest me. I would love to add a wax wrapper though. Congrats again on sticking with it and finishing the 61!
mknez - Agreed, the design has really grown on me.
Steve - I think every Topps issue has a couple of those 'what could have been' (59 Gibson pink comes to mind).
Jim - It was at least the 15th Mantle I've put a bid on, so happy to finally win one.

SidePocket

That's a great set. Very colorful and unique with the horizontal format. I love how the Topps sets in the 60s are all so different. I'm about halfway done with the 60 set and looked closely at the Mantle you bought. It's a beauty and one of my favorite cards of him.

DanBessette

Wow, congrats! I've known you were hunting this Mantle, but didn't know you finally caught one. What a great project to complete! How are you storing the set?

I'll look to see if I have any of the back color variations you need.

LarkinCollector

SidePocket - Good luck on finishing! It's been a rewarding project. What condition are you looking to complete it in?
Dan - Just got notification last night after MNF that I'd finally won one. It's mostly in a binder with the few graded stars and a couple other 'to be graded' off to the side.

DanBessette

Cool. Do you have those pages with 8 horizontal pockets?

Also, would love to see a scan of the Yaz

LarkinCollector

<< <i>Cool. Do you have those pages with 8 horizontal pockets?

Also, would love to see a scan of the Yaz >>


Unfortunately, no. It's in standard 9-pocket sheets.

I had a feeling that request would be coming in

Dboneesq

Congrats on finishing the set. That MICK presents REAL WELL for the grade. ENJOY!

LarkinCollector

<< <i>Congrats on finishing the set. That MICK presents REAL WELL for the grade. ENJOY! >>


Thanks, I was hoping it would slip by a few forum members here

cgcmgr

Way to go, you must be on cloud nine.

DanBessette

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<< <i>would love to see a scan of the Yaz >>



I had a feeling that request would be coming in >>



You know me so well!

LarkinCollector

<< <i>Way to go, you must be on cloud nine. >>


Right now just super pumped, cloud nine comes once it's in hand

Nathaniel1960

<< <i>

<< <i>Way to go, you must be on cloud nine. >>


Right now just super pumped, cloud nine comes once it's in hand >>



That's what she said.

dberk12

Must be a great feeling. Really like that Mantle. Enjoy the set once in hand!

SidePocket

I'm focused on sharp centered cards, mostly raw in PSA 7 condition. They're pretty affordable if I can buy multiple cards to minimize shipping costs. Still need most of the big stars.

Stone193

<< <i>Hopefully, I've gained admittance to the centered Mantle club with this pickup >>

Congratulations Kyle!

The 60T set is a super design. I like the Mantle - and the centering is pretty nice also.

Congratulations on entering "The Club" - your autographed picture of JoeO (suitable for framing) and "secret handshake" are in the mail!

brian26

Congrats! I started this set about five years ago and haven't made nearly as much progress as I had hoped. You've inspired me to get back on it. My collection is focused similar to yours....mostly raw, with the superstars graded.

heritage

Congrats on a complete set, Those sets from the early 60's are sweet.

Brick

Congratulations. Great accomplishment.

LarkinCollector

Thanks again all!

Nathaniel -
dberk - It is!
SideP - Best of luck and I'll keep an eye out.
Stone - Looking forward to mu first Club mail
brian - A couple board members reinspired me about a year ago and I got all except the Mantle shortly thereafter, glad to to pass the bug along.
heritage - Most definitely.
Brick - It's nice to finish something for once. I seem to get distracted in my collecting easily.

begsu1013

very nice. hopefully I can help on the 72s.

LarkinCollector

Finally got some scanning done, first up the already graded...



and some of the stars I'll get graded one of these days....

DanBessette

Those are all sharp cards! As far as I know, they won't ding you for the black print dots on the Yaz because virtually all copies PSA 8 or lower have those. How's your McCovey RC? And what are those cases you have the cards in? They look pretty neat.

LarkinCollector

<< <i>Those are all sharp cards! As far as I know, they won't ding you for the black print dots on the Yaz because virtually all copies PSA 8 or lower have those. How's your McCovey RC? And what are those cases you have the cards in? They look pretty neat. >>


I don't think the McCovey is as nice, but I'll get some of the others out of the binder to take a look. They're a snap lock case that I received some cards in a long time ago. I like them as well, but haven't tried to track down any additional.

Stone193

Rock solid star cards Kyle.

I'm partial to the Drysdale.

LarkinCollector

<< <i>Rock solid star cards Kyle.

I'm partial to the Drysdale. >>


Love that headshot as well, I just wish Topps had centered it better. All of them look OC to me.

LarkinCollector

Just checked the rest of my mail today and had a couple nice gifts from board members arrive to help my set builds. Many thanks to both!

1960 #411 White Back & 1972 #711



I think the 1972 set will be wrapping up soon, once one more package arrives I'll be down to 16 to go.

JoeBanzai

Sweet Koufax as well!!!!!

LarkinCollector

<< <i>Sweet Koufax as well!!!!! >>


Thanks, I keep carrying that one to Dodgers spring training games hoping to catch him for an auto, but no luck so far.

DanBessette

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<< <i>Sweet Koufax as well!!!!! >>


Thanks, I keep carrying that one to Dodgers spring training games hoping to catch him for an auto, but no luck so far. >>



That would be SICK!!