I wanna put together a PSA set, suggestions?

ChanceP

I'm always on here asking newb/lame question but I always love reading your replies and I appreciate all the responses.

I wanna put together a psa set, will I actually complete it who knows but I wanna find something to start putting my time and money in and I am fascinated by all this stuff. I'm not rich but I honestly could probably spend like $200/week on this set, so in like 3 years I could invest around 30k. Not incredible but I can do a little damage with that


The only ones Ive really thought about so far, granted I am totally clueless compared to you guys so if I say anything outrageous its out of naivety not stupidity or arrogance lol, are a 1979 OPC hockey set like PSA 8's or 1952 topps PSA 6s or 7s depending on prices.

Which one of those would be a better investment and also, what sets are other ideas you guys think would be awesome. I chose the 79 cuz its gretzkys rookie year and I chose the 53 because I just LOVE the look of those cards and trying to do a 52 is just insane.

This is like putting money in the bank to me without the boredom of looking at a bank statement



Thanks again, sorry if I'm wasting your guys time but again I just love this board

dennis07

Yikes! Good luck.

DanBessette

Have you considered a player set? I love player collecting.

ChanceP

Originally posted by: DanBessette
Have you considered a player set? I love player collecting.

No I haven't but that's a great idea. An Aaron or Mays or someone like that player set would be pretty awesome as well

Dboneesq

Forget about the 1952 set. The Hi #s alone ... WITHOUT the stars ... would probably run over $30,000.00.

DocMercy

I don't think collecting cards is anything like putting money in the bank. FDIC Insurance does not come with your cards. Be prepared for volatility. Be prepared for chasing and over paying. Be prepared for buying a PSA 7 in a PSA 9 holder after closer inspection. However, there are probably people in the forums that can help you with that. Enjoy the journey, but, temper the money in the bank expectations. As-salamu alaykum!

70ToppsFanatic

My user name gives away the Topps Baseball set that is the central part of my collection

MULLINS5

The 1979 set is a great one, no pun intended, but I don't think it is a sound investment.



Based on your numbers that set is completely do-able for you, but like I said - not a good investment.



1952 Baseball, can't speak too much on the costs of building, but I don't think it's possible to do on that budget. It is a monster set both in size and popularity. The longer it takes to build the higher the prices will get.



Sounds like you like big sets (who doesn't) - how do you feel about basketball and football? 1986 BB and FB are achievable based on your numbers. Any interest in non-sports?



I hate to say it, but I'm thinking about liquidating part of my book collection to start a card set...so I'm in the same boat as you are in trying to find one.



Patrick

ThoseBackPages

I would do a player run of:

Hank Aaron 54T - 76T

or

Willie Mays 51B - 73T

With more of an eye on EYE APPEAL then "assigned grade"

Both guys are MLB Legends and still living

ChanceP

I meant to say 53 topps, not 52 sorry guys

jfkheat

You might want to think about a smaller set. I recently completed the 1954 Red Heart Dog Food set in PSA 8 or higher. The set is only 33 cards and are not outrageously priced. There are a lot of nice small sets that you could do like Berk Ross, Dan-Dee, Red Man Tobacco, Fleer just to name a few. Good luck with whatever set you decide on.

James

ChanceP

Originally posted by: MULLINS5
The 1979 set is a great one, no pun intended, but I don't think it is a sound investment.

Based on your numbers that set is completely do-able for you, but like I said - not a good investment.

1952 Baseball, can't speak too much on the costs of building, but I don't think it's possible to do on that budget. It is a monster set both in size and popularity. The longer it takes to build the higher the prices will get.

Sounds like you like big sets (who doesn't) - how do you feel about basketball and football? 1986 BB and FB are achievable based on your numbers. Any interest in non-sports?

I hate to say it, but I'm thinking about liquidating part of my book collection to start a card set...so I'm in the same boat as you are in trying to find one.

Patrick

How do you feel about just gretzky rookie in like PSA 5 for investment potential? Too many of them? Should I save and try and get a 6 or a 7 instead?

ElvisP

Unfortunately it is very hard to put together a PSA set these days as most cards on eBay or overpriced, especially the "star" cards. I would think for most eBay is main source for cards. Most cards are BIN on eBay and like I said overpriced. I would suggest joining VCP Vintage Card Prices to check that you are not overpaying especially for star cards. It has saved me plenty of times. You might want to consider a smaller set such as 1963 fleer baseball or 1961 fleer basketball. You could probably do both of these in nice condition for 30k and have money left over. A good way to jumpstart your set is to try to buy a graded lot. Large sets are hard to complete unless you are very patient. Good luck with whatever way you choose to go.

MULLINS5

Originally posted by: ChanceP

Originally posted by: MULLINS5

The 1979 set is a great one, no pun intended, but I don't think it is a sound investment.



Based on your numbers that set is completely do-able for you, but like I said - not a good investment.



1952 Baseball, can't speak too much on the costs of building, but I don't think it's possible to do on that budget. It is a monster set both in size and popularity. The longer it takes to build the higher the prices will get.



Sounds like you like big sets (who doesn't) - how do you feel about basketball and football? 1986 BB and FB are achievable based on your numbers. Any interest in non-sports?



I hate to say it, but I'm thinking about liquidating part of my book collection to start a card set...so I'm in the same boat as you are in trying to find one.



Patrick

How do you feel about just gretzky rookie in like PSA 5 for investment potential? Too many of them? Should I save and try and get a 6 or a 7 instead?

I don't think his card will appreciate quickly enough to justify the price in anything lower than an 8.

rtimmer

I'd Do a few sets and start with a1984 Fleer update PSA 10 set.

bobsbbcards

Do a 1956 Topps set in PSA 7. Tons of stars, great looking set, and not too expensive in a decent grade.

ChanceP

After reading all your comments and looking at sets and what the cards look like I decided I wanna go pre-1940s, I just LOVE the old tobacco eras



This is a little out of my price range but what do you guys think about these two sets, again might be totally out of my range but I'm on no hurry



1910 C56 hockey - I bought like 8 of these cards like 10 years ago for like $150, man I wish I still had them. I like it cuz it seems to be the earliest hockey set graded by PSA

1933 Goudey - This set just seems timeless to me





Thoughts on those two?


Thanks again for all the replies guys you guys are awesome

Darin

1975 topps baseball.

DanBessette

Originally posted by: ChanceP

After reading all your comments and looking at sets and what the cards look like I decided I wanna go pre-1940s, I just LOVE the old tobacco eras







This is a little out of my price range but what do you guys think about these two sets, again might be totally out of my range but I'm on no hurry







1910 C56 hockey - I bought like 8 of these cards like 10 years ago for like $150, man I wish I still had them. I like it cuz it seems to be the earliest hockey set graded by PSA



1933 Goudey - This set just seems timeless to me











Thoughts on those two?





Thanks again for all the replies guys you guys are awesome

Want a real challenge? Tackle the Monster.... T206 set.

MULLINS5

1910 C56 is a nice set and achievable due to size, but it will set you back quite a bit with prices nowadays.

Dennis88

1909-11 T212 Obak Baseball? You're not going to get any major stars but you get a decent selection of players that went to the majors, and the prices are still very reasonable for graded material.