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03-20-2008, 10:04 AM
Posted By: <b>steve</b><p>I would like to get one PSA 8 Topps Willie Mays card. <br /><br />The 1952 and 1953 Topps in PSA 8 both go for more than I want to pay.<br /><br />But of all the remaining Topps issues 1954 and beyond, which one in a nice PSA 8 should I get? <br /><br />I am kinda leaning to the 1958 Mays card, but the 1962 is also tempting with very very low pop. The 1955 Topps Mays is beautiful, but little expensive for pop of 121. Or go cheaper price tag with maybe the 1964 - looks so cool.<br /><br />Advice? Thanks, steve
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03-20-2008, 03:19 PM
Posted By: <b>Paul S</b><p>Steve, rather than impose my own personal taste on yourself, here how I would go about, were it me: I'd pick the card that had the front/image I liked the most, and I'd forget about the pop reports, then see if I had the money. For instance, Topps '55 in 8 look totally bitchin' from my POV. I wouldn't care about the pop report if that's the one I wanted most and had the bucks.<br />Good luck with whatever you get and hope you'll post it.<br /><br />*edited to say: I got no problem with your other favorites either.
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03-20-2008, 03:30 PM
Posted By: <b>Todd Schultz</b><p>I'm partial to the '56 from that decade, and the '63 from the next--although I really love the color and design of the '65, he looks so old to me on that one.
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03-20-2008, 05:41 PM
Posted By: <b>Rick</b><p>I like the 62 and the 1966 which is the first card in the set. My 2-cents worth.
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03-20-2008, 05:57 PM
Posted By: <b>nbrazil</b><p>big fan of the 56 topps. but, it really depends on personal preference. The 63 topps is also nice.
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03-20-2008, 06:39 PM
Posted By: <b>Elm</b><p>The 1958 All Star is a personal favorite of mine. But being a huge lifelong Mets fan, I have to say go for the 1973!
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03-21-2008, 10:50 AM
Posted By: <b>Anthony N.</b><p>in order of preference<br /><br />1. '56<br />2. '65<br />3. '55<br />4. '54
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03-21-2008, 11:31 AM
Posted By: <b>boxingcardman</b><p>Great designs and MVP years. What could be better?<br><br>Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc
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03-21-2008, 02:43 PM
Posted By: <b>jeffdrum</b><p>Beautiful card and really a Topps!
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03-21-2008, 04:20 PM
Posted By: <b>TFerg</b><p>I like the bright yellow backround on the 1954, 1956 is my second Favorite.
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03-21-2008, 04:52 PM
Posted By: <b>fkw</b><p>PSA-4 1952
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03-22-2008, 10:45 AM
Posted By: <b>boxingcardman</b><p>1966 and 1969 because he is smiling on them. Mays often looks unhappy on his cards, like he is signing at a card show...<br><br>Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc
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03-22-2008, 01:13 PM
Posted By: <b>TFerg</b><p>He looks almost happy on the 72 Topps Card, which has a nice look to it and is very reasonable in high grades.
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03-23-2008, 11:25 AM
Posted By: <b>steve</b><p>Thanks for your suggestions. Folks tend to like a card picture shot of Mays smiling. <br /><br />For just a wonderful looking card, the 1955 Topps may be the one - with a nice print job, the '55's can look like they are dripping wet.<br /><br />But a close second is the 1962 - also smiling picture - and a wicked sneaky low population in PSA 8, kind of an eyebrow raiser for those in the know - I am partial to more scarce cards.<br /><br />Maybe go for both these two. Will post when obtained.<br /><br />steve
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03-23-2008, 03:38 PM
Posted By: <b>JimB</b><p>I love the '58.<br />JimB
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03-24-2008, 11:14 AM
Posted By: <b>Jason L</b><p>can't go wrong with 54-57, but whatever you do, stay the heck away from 1961, 1965, 1973<br /><br />personal faveorite is a tie between 51,55 Bowmans and the 1957 Topps, although that wasn't an entirely relevant or helpful comment!<br /><img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>
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04-02-2008, 10:48 AM
Posted By: <b>steve</b><p>Thanks for your opinions. He has a nice smile on this card. Little voice in my head said, "go scarcity". This 1962 has super low pop in 8. 9's, well, I don't know if you will ever see one.<br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1207154881.JPG">
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04-02-2008, 11:15 AM
Posted By: <b>Jason L</b><p>thanks for sharing...I didn't realize the condition scarcity on this card was so steep...<br /><br />and I have to say, I'm very glad to see you didn't go after the 1961 - I think his worst card
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04-02-2008, 01:33 PM
Posted By: <b>Darren</b><p>Great card. Nice choice.
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04-02-2008, 04:19 PM
Posted By: <b>Paul S</b><p>Great expression on Willie's face in that one. Enjoy.
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04-04-2008, 09:22 AM
Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>The 1954 Mays is one of my favorite cards, along with the 1957 Mantle. Mark