Finally! 28 years later

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smallstocks
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I began collecting a quality set of 1955 Topps baseball cards back in 1979 as a high school kid. After leaving the hobby until about three years ago, I had done nothing more. I am happy to say that today I finally complete the set in PSA 7 or better, both by grading some of my old raw collection and by purchasing on ebay and direct from other collectors. All I can say is that right now I feel both excitement and relief!


Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports

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  • hankcaddy
    hankcaddy Posts: 1,136 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    awesome, you should be very proud of your set

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    currently collecting baseball of
    2004 spx
    1989 topps psa 10
    1959 phillies
    Phillies of the 70's
  • QUITCRAB
    QUITCRAB Posts: 1,018 ✭✭✭
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    Congrats-I bet the 64 coin set in psa 8 is stunning-always want to collect that set-let me know when your selling it Scott
  • Mickey71
    Mickey71 Posts: 4,268 ✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats.
  • 1954
    1954 Posts: 2,956 ✭✭✭
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    Awesome job. One of my favorite sets too. Which card was the last one to finish the set? My set is about 50% complete in PSa 7 and 8s

    Shane
    Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases
  • edmundfitzgerald
    edmundfitzgerald Posts: 4,306 ✭✭
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    Beautiful set. Sit back and enjoy it. 7's are great cards.
  • smallstocks
    smallstocks Posts: 1,811 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The Duke, appropriately being card #210, was last.. I have a mint, raw Snider I bought back in 1980, but noticed it has a slight paper crease so I couldn't get it graded.

    Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
  • LEHR
    LEHR Posts: 19
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    Congrats on completing the set!
  • 69Cubs
    69Cubs Posts: 150 ✭✭
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    Wow, nice set to complete in NM condition!!

    Mike
  • mealeworm
    mealeworm Posts: 1,271 ✭✭✭
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    Congrats... I remember when you started the set. Maybe one day I will finish my 57 set, only need 21 more

    Dave
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    1957 Topps 99% 7.40 GPA
    Hank Aaron Basic PSA 7-8(75%)
  • smallstocks
    smallstocks Posts: 1,811 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Dave,

    You will get there. Don't give up the ship!

    Mike

    Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
  • Bosox1976
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    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • Downtown1974
    Downtown1974 Posts: 7,189 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats! That is my favorite set. Sometimes I think about upgrading my set to 7s. You should be proud.
  • RipublicaninMass
    RipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
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    Great news! Now you wont be outbidding me! Seriously a tremendous accomplishment, I am about 12 cards away image
  • MCMLVTopps
    MCMLVTopps Posts: 5,035 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Smallstocks,

    Congrats on your accomplishment! I've seen you bid several times over the years. Send me a PM with your email address and I'll share a pic of my display case, which provides an eye-popping presentation of this magnificent set in all it's glory. Cards like these should not stay in a box!

    Oddly, I too just completed my 55 Topps set. My last card was Gene Freese, PSA 8.

    Teddy Ballgame
  • magellan
    magellan Posts: 2,099 ✭✭✭
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    Congratulations, that's a great set. I'm just collecting some of the Sox & stars from it but I love the look of the whole thing.
    Topps Heritage

    Now collecting:
    Topps Heritage

    1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
    All Yaz Items 7+
    Various Red Sox
    Did I leave anything out?
  • smallstocks
    smallstocks Posts: 1,811 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks everyone. I have always found this set one of the nicest from a visual standpoint.

    Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports

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