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A complete set of trading cards...what would it be?
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Currently over on the U.S. Coin forum, there is a coin collector that is a business owner and mega-rich. He is attempting to build a complete United States coinage set from 1792-1964 with major varieties in a very high grade. 1964 is when silver coins became clad. It's estimated that he has spent upwards of $45-$50 million so far.
Anyway it got me to thinking what would constitute a complete trading card set, and how much would it be to complete it?
Would you start with the old 1880/1890's Allen and Ginter sets?
Would it be the start of Topps in 1951, and then what year to you stop at?
Would it be just Baseball or would it include other sports?
I'm very interested in hearing what some have to say...
Later, Paul.
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Would there be anything considered a different 'brand' in coin land. Are 'varieties' like card variations ? Doesn't seem there would be an exact fit with cards.
I'd take the brand approach here...All Topps, Fleer, cigarette, Cracker Jack. Etc as separate 'set' approach .
Coins are all. U.S. Mint.
Coin varieties can be just like card varieties.
For example...
1855 Large Cent has upright 5's and slanted 5's.
1970-S Lincoln Cent has a small and large date. Both somewhat common.
Later, Paul.