WTB...1956 Topps Baseball PSA 7 and PSA 8

Downtown1974 · July 23, 2008 4:12AM

I was contemplating on upgrading my 1955 Topps PSA 6 set to 7s and 8s. Then I figured, why dont I just leave my 55s in 6 and start a 1956 set in PSA 7 and 8? So my journey begins. If anyone has any commons in those grades to get me started, let me know.
Thanks, Bob

detroitfan2 · July 23, 2008 9:11AM

Bob,

Why don't you start a 1954 Topps set in PSA 6? Get some verticalness in your life, it's good for you.

-Tom

Downtown1974 · July 23, 2008 11:27AM

LOL, Tom I would but I need a set that has a Mantle in it.

perkdog · July 23, 2008 12:04PM

Hey Bob, congrats on finishing that 55 set!

Downtown1974 · July 23, 2008 12:09PM

Thanks Paul. I still need the Clemente though. I am holding off for a nicely centered one, but that could take forever so I need to pass the time with another set.

detroitfan2 · July 23, 2008 12:39PM

<< <i>LOL, Tom I would but I need a set that has a Mantle in it.

>>

Well then, how about 1953? Only 280 cards in the set! Or better yet, why not the 1950's Topps Mega Set? Plenty of Mantles in there.

Downtown1974 · July 23, 2008 12:50PM

I have thought about doing the 53s. That Mays card is one of my all time faves. The only problem is my budget would only allow me to do that set in PSA 5. Most mid grade 53s have alot of chipping on the black and red bottoms, and I think that is more distracting to me than fuzzy corners on a white bordered card. I just cant afford to do an eye appealing 53 set. As for the Mega set.....

relaxed · July 23, 2008 12:50PM

Bob,

I wish you the best on your journey for the 56's. Certainly was a pleasure dealing with you on the 55's you were a great guy to deal with. I must tell you though that the smr of NM7 of the 56's is $16,203 and alot more cards than the 55's. Gary

Downtown1974 · July 23, 2008 1:05PM

Thanks Gary. It was a pleasure working with you as well. Due to the points you made of the expense and the increased # of cards in this set, I think its safe to say i will not be building this set as quickly as I assembled the 55s (99% in 16 months). I had fun building the 55s and look forward to start chipping away at this set. My goal is not to sell my 55 set to fund the 56s.

beebeebee · August 6, 2008 9:57AM

i have the following 1956 topps baseball psa7: 224, 228, 329, 238, 258, 309, 325, 277, 275, 214, 305, 324, 319. if you would like any of them, please email palacejester@aol.com thanks

Wondo · August 6, 2008 10:51AM

Bob,

Are you doing only PSA or would SGC do?

Downtown1974 · August 6, 2008 11:56AM

Wondo, Just doing PSA. I think I won a couple of your auctions last week for the PSA 56s. Thanks for the great cards!

mealeworm · August 6, 2008 1:15PM

Bob,
I am about to start the 56 set also. I have alittle head start in the registry under "my next set". I also have alot of raw cards to submit along the way. Looking foward to following the sets progress. Good Luck

Dave

Downtown1974 · August 7, 2008 12:04AM

Dave, Good luck on your quest for the 56s. Your 1957 set is off the charts! Very nice set.

WeekendHacker · August 8, 2008 10:58AM

I have the following in PSA-7:

# 6 Boone
102 Davis
219 Burdette
233 Erskine
235 Newcombe
282 Hacker (no relation)
290 Simmons

I have the following in PSA-8
297 Skinner
306 Roberts
338 Delsing

LMK if you are interested. Best of luck on your journey to completion.

WeekendHacker · August 8, 2008 11:07AM

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WTB...1956 Topps Baseball PSA 7 and PSA 8

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