1981 Topps Traded Autograph Set (So far) Updated 10/10/2018
jmlabonner
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Early in the morning here in Mississippi and am pretty bored so I am gonna do a post! Just like my 2014 Topps Heritage Minors Autograph Set I am working on, I started sending these out the first week of December via TTM. I was pretty surprised to get the Fred Lynn back signed because most successes I have seen he wouldn't sign the card but sent back an index card instead.
New ones I have gotten since the first post!
New ones since the previous update on 03/01/2016. Morgan finally replied!
New ones I have gotten since the first post!
New ones since the previous update on 03/01/2016. Morgan finally replied!
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<< <i>My friend Bruce collects complete sets of cards from baseball and football. He read something on another website about a guy on ebay signing the singles himself and selling them.
http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/baseball-autograph-set-collectors-beware-ebay-scammer-cable?commentId=3524372:Comment:715687&xg_source=activity >>
Oh heck! Thank you so much for that link! I already know I am going to have to turn to eBay to purchase some of my autographs for this set. I am getting all the ones via TTM before I start buying on eBay though.
<< <i>Did the Butch Hobson come back with traces of cocaine? >>
Ahh I have not heard about that one! Time to go Google him!
Any signed set is a huge undertaking
Best of luck
Good luck with it!
IMF
good luck
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
Deceased
Bobby Bonds
Larry Cox
Victor Cruz
Darrell Porter
Jim Spencer
Tom Underwood
No current address
Doyle Alexander
Tony Bernazard
Cesar Geronimo
Claudell Washington
Probably going to be tough to obtain
Bruce Sutter
Fernando Valenzuela
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<< <i>Did the Butch Hobson come back with traces of cocaine? >>
Ahh I have not heard about that one! Time to go Google him!
For those to lazy to look it up themselves, from Wikipedia:
"In 1996, while managing the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons, then a Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, he was arrested for possession of cocaine and immediately fired."
Good luck on your quest jmlabonner! I'm working on a 100 card set of all autos and it's been fun and challenging, so 132 card set sounds reasonable. For those attempting larger sets, I don't think there's any way I would have the patience.
saucywombat@hotmail.com
BTW, If you get a response from Byron McLaughlin, the FBI would be interested..
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.
<< <i>Nice start to a cool project!
BTW, If you get a response from Byron McLaughlin, the FBI would be interested.. >>
Ha! I just read about what he did with the shoes! He's not in the '81 Traded set, thank God, or I'd be looking at a HIGH price to buy that auto!
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<< <i>Nice start to a cool project!
BTW, If you get a response from Byron McLaughlin, the FBI would be interested.. >>
Ha! I just read about what he did with the shoes! He's not in the '81 Traded set, thank God, or I'd be looking at a HIGH price to buy that auto! >>
Indeed, LOL! I misread your thread title~the Traded set is a nice way to go after a complete set with a decent chance at completion. Good luck!
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.
<< <i>That's a bunch of returns! How many total have you sent out so far? >>
I have the 41 pictured and I still have 52 that have not come back yet. So 93 total so far.
<< <i>Nice! I like that almost all are blue sharpie. Are you sending a sharpie with your request or has that just been luck? >>
It has just been pure darn luck!
Looks great so far. Yeah, McLaughlin might be the toughest one.
John
John
Didn't Hobson receive cocaine in the mail? Was that the minor league incident Kyle referenced, or is the incident I'm referring to something that occurred when he managed the Red Sox? My memory is hazy....... As, probably, is Hobson's.
<< <i>Great project!
Didn't Hobson receive cocaine in the mail? Was that the minor league incident Kyle referenced, or is the incident I'm referring to something that occurred when he managed the Red Sox? My memory is hazy....... As, probably, is Hobson's. >>
This is what I found on Wiki:
"In 1996, while managing the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons, then a Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, he was arrested for possession of cocaine and immediately fired."
<< <i>Got a "reply" back from HOFer Joe Morgan. He didn't sign his '81 Topps Traded card but sent and index card signed. Looks a quite bit iffy if you ask me! What do y'all think >>
No good on the Morgan sig
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<< <i>Got a "reply" back from HOFer Joe Morgan. He didn't sign his '81 Topps Traded card but sent and index card signed. Looks a quite bit iffy if you ask me! What do y'all think >>
No good on the Morgan sig >>
Eh, that's what I figured! Thanks for the input!
John
<< <i>Got a "reply" back from HOFer Joe Morgan. He didn't sign his '81 Topps Traded card but sent and index card signed. Looks a quite bit iffy if you ask me! What do y'all think?
John
To be honest, this looks more like Joe Morgan (one time manager of the Boston Red Sox) than HOFer Joe Morgan.
https://pastpros.com/claudell-washington/
<< <i>Might have luck with Claudell Washington here - See if he's still working with them.
https://pastpros.com/claudell-washington/ >>
Thanks! I had forgotten about his PastPros site! Last time I checked it out, he was temporarily away for family reasons. Now he's back!
John
<< <i>How's Jeff reardon doing these days? >>
Dan,
Just read up on Jeff Reardon. I was curious as to why you asked. seems he had a rough time about 10 years ago, but he must be doing better now. He's signing TTM's a lot! I also found out the Larry Biittner card I was sent back was from the 1981 Topps base set not the Traded set. I know it was his Traded card I sent but I guess he didn't like it! I sent it again a few days ago in hopes he will sign it!
John
John
What a GREAT project! I can't believe I missed this thread when you first posted! Best of luck and keep us updated with your results.
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.
IMF
John
John
how many more do you need? are there any that are real tough?
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
I've got about 50 more left to get. Purchased a few off eBay this week of deceased players. The one that I thought would be the toughest was Larry Biittner. Most of his returns I have seen were RTS/Refused. I sent his Traded card to get signed and he sent back the 1981 Topps Base Set card. I tried a few times after that to get the Traded signed but I kept getting the Refused return. Finally with a stroke of luck I got it! Have no idea why he doesn't like to sign. Bruce Sutter and Fernando Valenzuela have been my toughest so far. Not giving up! Thanks!
John
are you going to display them when complete?
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
John
Howdy folks! I stepped away from the hobby for a little while to focus on my health and family. I guess I am back for a little while! Well, here is the latest update on this 1981 Topps Traded set I've been working on. Check out the picture below for the newest ones!
P.S. Upgraded my phone also so I have a better camera now.
Glad to see you back . What is the current tally?
How did you track down Dennis Lamp and Mike Lum. I'm working on Cubs only and they are 2 folks that never seem to reply for me.
Mike
Glad to see you back with new additions!
Great thread. Curious about the current % completion as well. Any luck on Sutter or Fernando?
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Also that's a great auto of Rusty Staub. Congrats on your pickups thus far.
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