WANTED: 1952 Topps in really bad condition (I now have a Mantle - pics added)

frankhardy · February 27, 2008 12:06AM

In the past few months, I have started the monumental task of putting together a very low grade 1952 Topps set. I know that it will take me years to accomplish, but consider myself a fairly focused person.

Anyway, does anybody have any really low condition 1952 Topps laying around - especially commons? I have 40 or so to start my set. "Bishop" on these boards has been very generous in helping me get started. Anyway, if you have any, just reply or PM me and we can talk price.

RipublicaninMass · February 27, 2008 12:29AM

I think there might be some at the bottom of the Atlantic, should we rent some scuba gear?

frankhardy · February 27, 2008 12:38AM

Those are the ones that I have!

detroitfan2 · February 27, 2008 6:26AM

PM sent Shane.

I think I have some that are in worse condition than the ones on the ocean bottom. After all, those don't have any pen marks on them.

-Tom

frankhardy · February 27, 2008 7:37AM

<< PM sent Shane.

I think I have some that are in worse condition than the ones on the ocean bottom. After all, those don't have any pen marks on them.

-Tom >>

PM replied to! Thanks.

warrencenter · February 27, 2008 9:37AM

PM sent...good luck with your set.

Jerry

1952collector · February 27, 2008 10:26AM

Shane,
Do you want graded or ungraded 52 topps? John What is your email address?

frankhardy · February 27, 2008 12:48PM

I am wanting ungraded - in terrible condition.

Clemaz · February 28, 2008 3:31AM

I have some 1952 Pirates. I will have to see what I have when I get home from work.

frankhardy · March 1, 2008 1:31AM

Clemaz,

PM sent.

Thanks to all who have contacted me. I already made a few deals.

fattymacs · March 1, 2008 6:17AM

PM Sent

milbroco · March 1, 2008 12:47PM

I think I have some around (I need to serch for them) with beautiful fronts and corners (PSA 7 to 8) BUT they all have large pieces of construction paper on the back preventing the card from being read. Are these acceptable. If so, let me know and I will look for them
Thanks,
Bob

frankhardy · March 1, 2008 2:39PM

Yes, those are definitely acceptable. I have about 3 or 4 that have Poor-Fair fronts AND have those kind of backs. Please let me know.

frankhardy · March 3, 2008 10:24AM

Thanks for all who have helped out. I now have 118 in my set. I have a long, long way to go, but it's a start.

fattymacs · March 3, 2008 11:42AM

I mailed one today (#200 Houk)

frankhardy · March 3, 2008 10:41PM

<< I mailed one today (#200 Houk) >>

Thanks. I have already bought a 60 card lot (that includes 4 high numbers from "detriotfan2" and got them in yesterday. Also, yesterday, I got in a 4 card lot from "warrencenter". And "1952collector" has some on the way.

BobS · March 3, 2008 11:31PM

Well lets see some scans.

frankhardy · March 4, 2008 1:16AM

<< Well lets see some scans. >>

Good idea! They will be coming - although some of them might hurt your eyes! Actually the one's that I got from "detroitfan2" (Tom) are the best ones of the bunch. The ones that I had previous are purty rough! However, they really do look great in top loaders and bunched all together in one place! They take up nearly one whole side of a two row box. I have 5 high numbers, and counting, thanks to Tom and Al (bishop).

hankcaddy · March 4, 2008 3:02AM

love to see some scans also

good luck

detroitfan2 · March 4, 2008 5:31AM

<< love to see some scans also

good luck >>

Here's a scan of some of Shane's new high numbers:

BobS · March 4, 2008 5:37AM

Please - - no more scans!!!!!!

frankhardy · March 4, 2008 5:46AM

<< Please - - no more scans!!!!!!

>>

Hey, I warned you!

frankhardy · March 4, 2008 5:47AM

Does anyone know if the 1952 Topps Willie Mays was counterfeited?

detroitfan2 · March 4, 2008 11:54AM

<< Does anyone know if the 1952 Topps Willie Mays was counterfeited? >>

Shane, just my own personal opinion, but I wouldn't touch any card as valuable as a 1952 Mays that isn't graded by PSA, SGC, or BVG. Find yourself a SGC 10 or PSA 1 and crack em out. I know you're on a budget, and so am I, but I still think it's worth the extra few bucks, and sometimes it won't even cost more.

frankhardy · March 4, 2008 12:41PM

Thanks for the advice. After I posted the above, I found a PSA 1 on Ebay and it is getting ready to end in about 35 minutes. I have a bid in. I'll keep you posted.

frankhardy · March 5, 2008 10:02PM

I did win the 1952 Topps Mays PSA 1. The price was reasonable, so I was pleased.

Also, thanks to 1952collector, who sent me 23 52's. I now have 132 different.

detroitfan2 · March 6, 2008 7:46AM

Shane, way to go on the Mays. She's a beaut!

-Tom

frankhardy · March 6, 2008 7:57AM

Thanks! I can't wait to get it.

Thanks also to Rob (fattymac) for the 52 Houk.

cohocorp · March 8, 2008 10:57AM

shane-
there is an ebay auction running now for 2 psa 1 (mk) high numbers. they are #330 and #388. these should go real cheap. item # 330218276390. just letting you know. i am in no way affiliated with or have any vested interest in this seller or auction. its just an fyi.
pat

frankhardy · March 8, 2008 11:22PM

<< shane-
there is an ebay auction running now for 2 psa 1 (mk) high numbers. they are #330 and #388. these should go real cheap. item # 330218276390. just letting you know. i am in no way affiliated with or have any vested interest in this seller or auction. its just an fyi.
pat >>

Thanks for the head up! I just put them on my watch list. It would not matter to me if you were selling them or not. That does not bother me. I would look at it as a "head up" anyway. I appreciate it.

Also, I just bought a #1 Pafko last night. It fits my set nicely and I got it for $83.00.

cohocorp · March 9, 2008 5:07AM

<< 

<< shane-
there is an ebay auction running now for 2 psa 1 (mk) high numbers. they are #330 and #388. these should go real cheap. item # 330218276390. just letting you know. i am in no way affiliated with or have any vested interest in this seller or auction. its just an fyi.
pat >>

Thanks for the head up! I just put them on my watch list. It would not matter to me if you were selling them or not. That does not bother me. I would look at it as a "head up" anyway. I appreciate it.

Also, I just bought a #1 Pafko last night. It fits my set nicely and I got it for $83.00. >>

shane- i was just letting it be known that i wasnt spamming. no vested interest. thats all. btw, lets see a pic of the #1 pafko. thats one of my favorite cards in the set. how far along are you now?

frankhardy · March 9, 2008 7:33AM

I now have 134 different cards with a Pafko and Snider on the way making 136 different. Here is a scan of the Pafko from the auction that I won. I know it's rough, but it fits nicely in my set.

frankhardy · March 22, 2008 3:57AM

I'm up to 138 with 6 being high numbers. Anybody else got any in poor shape laying around?

tsalem · March 22, 2008 1:59PM

1952 topps #85 Bob Kuzava NY Yankees
can you use that card? ...Plz send me PM

frankhardy · March 23, 2008 3:55AM

PM sent.

frankhardy · March 29, 2008 9:41AM

Thanks to all who have helped on this project so far, whether I purchased from you or you were kind enough to just send me a few. I now have 150 towards my set.

bishop
detriotfan2
warrencenter
1952collector
fattymacs
tsalem

I hope I haven't left anybody out. I am chugging along, and I'm enjoying the ride!

fattymacs · March 29, 2008 12:03PM

I'll be going to a show in a few weeks, I'll try and scope out some for you.

frankhardy · April 11, 2008 11:37PM

bumpity bump

bluemarlin · April 11, 2008 11:59PM

Shane,Do you need a Dom Dimaggio #22? It was a PSA 3 but I cracked it out. If you need it let me know.

Jake

frankhardy · April 13, 2008 4:30AM

Pat - PM sent

Jake - PM sent

bishop · April 14, 2008 12:30PM

Shane...can you pm me a list of what you have

frankhardy · April 15, 2008 12:36AM

Al,

PM sent.

frankhardy · April 17, 2008 9:01AM

Thanks to Pat (cohocorp) for your help with this monumental project (at least, it's monumental for me). I just got the cards today, and they are great. You guys have been fantastic.

cohocorp · April 17, 2008 11:33AM

you are certainly welcome shane.

pat

frankhardy · April 21, 2008 9:44PM

Thanks to bishop (again) and nam812 for your help. I am now up to 214 different.

Whether you have just sent them at no charge, or let me have them for a fair price, I thank each of you.

frankhardy · April 27, 2008 11:58PM

Calling 1952collector! PM or email me, please. I have found something for you.

bluemarlin · April 28, 2008 9:49PM

Card is in the mail Shane.

Thanks,

Jake

baseballfan · May 1, 2008 11:34PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170215499875

have you seen this mantle beater??

frankhardy · May 4, 2008 11:37AM

I just looked at it. That is exactly what I'm looking for. However, with the seller's zero feedback, it will be very difficult for me to pull the trigger on it. If he had good feedback, I would strongly consider bidding. I will be watching.

originalisbest · May 5, 2008 2:15AM

Interesting project! Certainly that'll be the way to get a (relatively) cheaper '52 Mick, and yet have it match the whole set. Good luck on your goal!

frankhardy · May 14, 2008 8:46AM

Just to let you guys know, I have a Mantle on the way. Once I see it in person (either tomorrow or Friday) and if I approve, it will be mine. The only catch is that it is a little nicer than I want for my set and I may be able to flip this one. I haven't decided yet. I will scan it when I get it.

WANTED: 1952 Topps in really bad condition (I now have a Mantle - pics added)

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