Finished building the 1961 Topps Set - updated with 59/60 Topps set builds
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January 2014 update -
The 59 set is about 65% done but seems to have more cards that are tough to find centered than the 61 set did. The high numbers may be a little easier than 61's though. Here's some pics of some of the star cards:
The 60 set is about 50% done. Both sets are getting harder to find cards for. I'm keeping Gregory Morris busy, he seems to have a lot of set breaks.
Finally finished this set in pretty much EX+ to NM condition, mostly raw. The high numbers were tough to find centered and cost almost as much as the star cards. Took a couple years but really enjoyed building this classic Topps set.
Some star scans:
Some MVP cards - I love the color on these. Hard to find without print dots.
A couple of my favorite non star cards:
And the tough high number All Star cards:
The 59 set is about 65% done but seems to have more cards that are tough to find centered than the 61 set did. The high numbers may be a little easier than 61's though. Here's some pics of some of the star cards:
The 60 set is about 50% done. Both sets are getting harder to find cards for. I'm keeping Gregory Morris busy, he seems to have a lot of set breaks.
Finally finished this set in pretty much EX+ to NM condition, mostly raw. The high numbers were tough to find centered and cost almost as much as the star cards. Took a couple years but really enjoyed building this classic Topps set.
Some star scans:
Some MVP cards - I love the color on these. Hard to find without print dots.
A couple of my favorite non star cards:
And the tough high number All Star cards:
"Molon Labe"
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That's an impressive effort too. What were your sources?
"Molon Labe"
I am down to 45 cards or so and 27 are hugh numbers but will get it done.
Congratulations!!
I've been working on this set since the 1970s
and still need 5 more cards.
Nice to see someone with a bit more
determination get the job done.
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"America suffers today from too much pluribus and not enough unum.".....Arthur Schlesinger Jr.
The 61T set is a favorite of mine. Tho I've never considered it since it's so large - the keys you've posted are sweet!
What's next?
Mickey71
many would grade out very hi
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
I'll post some pics of the 59's in a minute.
"Molon Labe"
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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.
Jeff
Bowman Baseball -1948-1955
Fleer Baseball-1923, 1959-2007
Al
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Ralph
How are you doing on your sets?
Collecting:
post world war II HOF rookie
76 topps gem mint 10 commons 9 stars
Arenado purple refractors(Rockies) Red (Cardinals)
successful deals with Keevan, Grote15, 1954, mbogoman