Anyone Else Collecting a 1987 Topps Autographed Set?

[OldBatBoy]

Bidding on ebay the last few weeks has been fast and furious for signed 1987 Topps baseball cards. I was wondering if anyone else on this forum is putting together a signed 1987 Topps set?
I am currently +450 cards in. In my bidding haste I have accumulated about 20-30 doubles that I would be willing to trade if there is anyone else on the road to 784.

Thanks!

[7nohitter]

How will you deal with the Ricky Wright situation?

[OldBatBoy]

Hence the 784. 792 minus the 7 checklists and Ricky Wright

[EldoEsq]

Randy Myers is awful tough as well...

[7nohitter]

Hence the 784. 792 minus the 7 checklists and Ricky Wright

Roger that

[OldBatBoy]

I have secured Randy Myers (it helps I live in his hometown). In my perception Dick Howser will likely be the most difficult and expensive card in the set. I have yet to see one available in nearly a year of searching.
I am also completing several of the subsets the glossy all-star cards (from rack packs) and the all star rookie cards (from cello packs). The all star rookies seem to be the more difficult of the two.

[hawaiian bam bam]

I also heard that terry Forster of the angels is almost impossible to find.

[pooh528]

Howser is tough but out there. I have seen at least 6. I sold one on ebay a few months ago and have one with my complete signed set. Good luck. It is a great set, but obviously very popular with autograph set collectors

[OldBatBoy]

Howser is tough but out there. I have seen at least 6. I sold one on ebay a few months ago and have one with my complete signed set. Good luck. It is a great set, but obviously very popular with autograph set collectors

How did you land a signed Howser? Any other cards especially difficult to find? Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

[Matthew80]

Hence the 784. 792 minus the 7 checklists and Ricky Wright

What's the deal with Ricky Wright?

Cool challenge, by the way. '87 Topps was my first as a youngster

[DaClyde]

Seems like Ricky Wright may be the new Mike Marshall. Maybe Ricky will cave when people finally offer him a few hundred dollars for his sig.

[dgo71]

Howser was around in Spring Training of 1987 so those cards signed, while still tough to find, aren't as rare as you'd expect.

Some of the tougher cards are the aforementioned Ricky Wright and Terry Forster, along with a few Latin guys who played very briefly after the set was issued. Juan Espino is tough, Al Pulido even tougher. Roy Lee Jackson is also hard to find as he was out of baseball when the card was issued and for a long time (maybe still) was unresponsive TTM.

Randy Myers was actually a very willing signer early in his career, which is good for 87T collectors as that was his rookie. He was flaky though, and would only sign current year cards, and dated them all with M/Y. In 1988 he started just signing the number for the month (4 for April for example), I guess because he figured the year was implied due to his self-imposed rules. When he was traded to the Reds, his policy became current year, current TEAM cards only. Now that he's retired, I've heard he signs all years of cards again, but still dates them. I believe at his last paid signing there were certain teams he would not sign. I think it was Orioles cards he wouldn't sign but I don't recall exactly. He is VERY infrequent with his appearances though (usually just FanFests) and does not sign TTM.

From the Traded set, Alan Wiggins is very difficult, as he was a tough in-person signer to begin with and died of AIDS in 1989. He was out of baseball and living a somewhat transient lifestyle by the time that card was issued.

[btcarfagno]

Seems like Ricky Wright may be the new Mike Marshall. Maybe Ricky will cave when people finally offer him a few hundred dollars for his sig.

I have a Ricky Wright but it is on a photo not a card.

Tom C

[Republicaninmass]

He just won't sign that card

[OldBatBoy]

Howser was around in Spring Training of 1987 so those cards signed, while still tough to find, aren't as rare as you'd expect.

Some of the tougher cards are the aforementioned Ricky Wright and Terry Forster, along with a few Latin guys who played very briefly after the set was issued. Juan Espino is tough, Al Pulido even tougher. Roy Lee Jackson is also hard to find as he was out of baseball when the card was issued and for a long time (maybe still) was unresponsive TTM.

Randy Myers was actually a very willing signer early in his career, which is good for 87T collectors as that was his rookie. He was flaky though, and would only sign current year cards, and dated them all with M/Y. In 1988 he started just signing the number for the month (4 for April for example), I guess because he figured the year was implied due to his self-imposed rules. When he was traded to the Reds, his policy became current year, current TEAM cards only. Now that he's retired, I've heard he signs all years of cards again, but still dates them. I believe at his last paid signing there were certain teams he would not sign. I think it was Orioles cards he wouldn't sign but I don't recall exactly. He is VERY infrequent with his appearances though (usually just FanFests) and does not sign TTM.

From the Traded set, Alan Wiggins is very difficult, as he was a tough in-person signer to begin with and died of AIDS in 1989. He was out of baseball and living a somewhat transient lifestyle by the time that card was issued.

I have an Espino. I have heard that Wiggins was pretty much off the grid when the Traded set came out, one of the reasons I am not even attempting that. A Bill Caudill went for $41 last night on ebay is he a tough signature? I have yet to see a Pulido or a Roy Lee Jackson. I have my eye on a Mel Hall right now (currently in prison) for a decent price. Donnie Moore is another of the deceased players that seems to command a high price.

[dgo71]

I have an Espino. I have heard that Wiggins was pretty much off the grid when the Traded set came out, one of the reasons I am not even attempting that. A Bill Caudill went for $41 last night on ebay is he a tough signature? I have yet to see a Pulido or a Roy Lee Jackson. I have my eye on a Mel Hall right now (currently in prison) for a decent price. Donnie Moore is another of the deceased players that seems to command a high price.

Caudill doesn't sign TTM so I think he has the perception of being tough. In person, he's pretty good about signing. He's an agent now and works for Scott Boras, so he's always around wherever top amateur talent is showcasing. Think Perfect Game, Under Armour game, Team USA, etc. If you're ever near one of those events, Caudill is likely to be in attendance.

Forgot about old Mel Hall. Yeah, he's in for life if I'm not mistaken, and he was never overly easy to begin with. I can see his cards carrying a decent price tag for set collectors.

Moore died in 1989 and was kind of a surly signer the last couple years after never really getting over the 1986 AL Playoff game that he blew. I think the price of his card is simply from the popularity of the set, his other cards are usually more reasonable, unless it's a late issue 1988 or 1989 card.

I actually have an in-person Pulido that I would be willing to part with. I have a friend whose wife is from Mexico, and he travels there 2-3 times a year for baseball events and games. He went to a Mexican MLB Alumni event a month or two ago that a ton of former MLB players attended and got me a couple of Pulido's 87T signed, along with some other guys who have been MIA for years. If you're interested, PM me with your email address and I can send you a scan.

[UnVme7]

Wiggins died in '91, but still...

[dgo71]

Wiggins died in '91, but still...

Oops, you're right! :o

[Republicaninmass]

ANYONE have an extra



659. Aurelio Lopez

Thanks in advance

[mrmopar]

Any chance you could help on a Noe Munoz?

Caudill doesn't sign TTM so I think he has the perception of being tough. In person, he's pretty good about signing. He's an agent now and works for Scott Boras, so he's always around wherever top amateur talent is showcasing. Think Perfect Game, Under Armour game, Team USA, etc. If you're ever near one of those events, Caudill is likely to be in attendance.

Forgot about old Mel Hall. Yeah, he's in for life if I'm not mistaken, and he was never overly easy to begin with. I can see his cards carrying a decent price tag for set collectors.

Moore died in 1989 and was kind of a surly signer the last couple years after never really getting over the 1986 AL Playoff game that he blew. I think the price of his card is simply from the popularity of the set, his other cards are usually more reasonable, unless it's a late issue 1988 or 1989 card.

I actually have an in-person Pulido that I would be willing to part with. I have a friend whose wife is from Mexico, and he travels there 2-3 times a year for baseball events and games. He went to a Mexican MLB Alumni event a month or two ago that a ton of former MLB players attended and got me a couple of Pulido's 87T signed, along with some other guys who have been MIA for years. If you're interested, PM me with your email address and I can send you a scan.

[dgo71]

Any chance you could help on a Noe Munoz?

Sorry, he never had any mainstream cards so I never got him on anything. :(

[mrmopar]

Thanks. I meant if you had a mexico connection, perhaps there was a chance to get him in the future. I believe Munoz is still quite active down there with baseball. I tried to reach him through a Facebook group, but received no reply. I saw a blogger collector got him through the mail a while back and sounded like he was really a nice guy, but not sure if there are any current addresses floating around for him. Need him for the dodger auto project and the only 2 on ebay in the last 6-12 months are from the same seller and it's a 3x5 for $30 (OBO) and a really cool, but expensive custom for $99 (OBO). I want him, but not at those prices!!

I don't have any cards for him, but he does have a minor league card. If I knew I had a chance to get his signature, I'd track down the card. Probably should get the card anyway.

Sorry, he never had any mainstream cards so I never got him on anything. :(

[dgo71]

I'll keep you in mind the next time my friend goes down there. I'm sure he'll be making 2 or 3 trips.

I actually know the guy who makes those custom cards but I don't know that seller. The gentleman who makes those customs is an active online trader that I've dealt with before, and actually got a ton of early Mexican signatures from. The seller is probably someone he trades with. I can try to contact him to see if he has any extras, he usually prints several of the customs when he makes them.

[roarfrom34]

I have a 87T signed Randy Myers that is currently @ PSA being slabbed (blue flip)

[dgo71]

Need him for the dodger auto project and the only 2 on ebay in the last 6-12 months are from the same seller and it's a 3x5 for $30 (OBO) and a really cool, but expensive custom for $99 (OBO). I want him, but not at those prices!!

I contacted the guy who made the customs and he had 5 left, so I was able to negotiate for one at a far more reasonable price. As an aside, he knew the seller on eBay and suspects that he obtained that card directly from Munoz himself, as when the guy who made the custom got them signed he gave Noe a bunch of extras. Apparently the seller is an active collector who makes several trips to Mexico and holds signings with the ex-players. PM sent.

[mrmopar]

Awesome, PM sent!! Thanks.

I contacted the guy who made the customs and he had 5 left, so I was able to negotiate for one at a far more reasonable price. As an aside, he knew the seller on eBay and suspects that he obtained that card directly from Munoz himself, as when the guy who made the custom got them signed he gave Noe a bunch of extras. Apparently the seller is an active collector who makes several trips to Mexico and holds signings with the ex-players. PM sent.

[CooperstownExpert]

I'd love to trade a signed set. I've got Topps sets from 1985, 86, and 87 and the 87 Fleer and 86 Donruss. It's almost all the same players. Would love to chat with someone who has a complete or near complete set of another year. Figuring out a trade would be wonderful.

[Topps206]

I currently have 184/792 signed.

[baseball tourist]

If anyone is breaking up an 1986 Topps set, I am looking for a handful of Blue Jays cards. Thanks!

[Topps206]

If anyone is breaking up an 1986 Topps set, I am looking for a handful of Blue Jays cards. Thanks!

I don't really break up sets, but maybe I can help you obtain them should you specify who you're looking for.

[baseball tourist]

I don't really break up sets, but maybe I can help you obtain them should you specify who you're looking for.

I would appreciate any help! Thanks!

I am looking to add the following autographed 1986 Topps and Topps Traded cards (preferably signed in blue):

718 - Jorge Bell All Star
386 - Cecil Feilder
45 - Damaso Garcia
338 - Jorge Bell
459 - Luis Leal
196 - Doyle Alexander
593 - Jesse Barfield
23T - John Cerutti


Have a couple autographed doubles from this set to offer as trade:

412 - Jim Clancy (blue sharpie)
360 - Lloyd Moseby (black sharpie)

[Topps206]

I would appreciate any help! Thanks!

I am looking to add the following autographed 1986 Topps and Topps Traded cards (preferably signed in blue):

718 - Jorge Bell All Star
386 - Cecil Feilder
45 - Damaso Garcia
338 - Jorge Bell
459 - Luis Leal
196 - Doyle Alexander
593 - Jesse Barfield
23T - John Cerutti


Have a couple autographed doubles from this set to offer as trade:

412 - Jim Clancy (blue sharpie)
360 - Lloyd Moseby (black sharpie)

Do you do mail order for shows? Barfield was in New York just last month.

[baseball tourist]

Do you do mail order for shows? Barfield was in New York just last month.

I have only obtained one autograph via mail order before, but am certainly willing to look at doing this. Thanks for the idea. Is there a site that offers upcoming show info?

[Topps206]

I have only obtained one autograph via mail order before, but am certainly willing to look at doing this. Thanks for the idea. Is there a site that offers upcoming show info?

You can use these:

stlsportscollectors.com
nyshows.org
thepurplepeopleeaters.com
Chasetheink.com
Cravetheauto.com
Undertheradarsportspromotions.com

All are sources for me for different signings and have helped me with my 1987 set.

[baseball tourist]

You can use these:

stlsportscollectors.com
nyshows.org
thepurplepeopleeaters.com
Chasetheink.com
Cravetheauto.com
Undertheradarsportspromotions.com

All are sources for me for different signings and have helped me with my 1987 set.

Thanks! If anyone has these for sale, pls let me know

[Topps206]

I'm up to 186 now with successes from Omar Moreno and Floyd Youmans.

[Topps206]

Larry McWilliams brings me up to 187.

[Topps206]

I'm up to 188 from Mike Young via PastPros.

[Topps206]

Herm Winningham and Junior Ortiz push me up to 190.

[mighty bombjack]

I have #101 Carl Willis and 217 Chris Codiroli from my old minor league IP graphing days. If anyone needs and wants those two, pm me your address and I'll send them.

EDIT-these have been claimed and sent to a new home

[curtis-cards]

I'm at 167 and have doubles of the following if anyone wants to trade.

54 Bill Dawley
67 Bill Swift
69 Lonnie Smith
88 Ed Wojna
95 Oddibe McDowell
122 Jim Clancy
157 Danny Darwin
169 Ron Washington
190 Jim Sundberg
232 Reggie Williams
233 Russ Morman
279 Dan Plesac
293 Bob Rodgers MGR
585 Scott Bailes
646 Mike Mason
742 Andy McGaffigan

[Topps206]

I got Wojna back today, making it 191.

[CMFSports]

I would appreciate any help! Thanks!

I am looking to add the following autographed 1986 Topps and Topps Traded cards (preferably signed in blue):

718 - Jorge Bell All Star
386 - Cecil Feilder
45 - Damaso Garcia
338 - Jorge Bell
459 - Luis Leal
196 - Doyle Alexander
593 - Jesse Barfield
23T - John Cerutti


Have a couple autographed doubles from this set to offer as trade:

412 - Jim Clancy (blue sharpie)
360 - Lloyd Moseby (black sharpie)

Jorge Bell signed for me TTM via Spring Training in 2014 and 2015. I'd be prepared to send one in mid February 2016 if I were you. Worst case scenario, it costs you a couple of stamps and a couple of commons. Hope this helps.

Chris

[baseball tourist]

Jorge Bell signed for me TTM via Spring Training in 2014 and 2015. I'd be prepared to send one in mid February 2016 if I were you. Worst case scenario, it costs you a couple of stamps and a couple of commons. Hope this helps.

Chris

Thanks Chris. PM sent with some questions...hope you don't mind?

[Topps206]

Got back from a St . Louis mail order:

Jack Clark
Tommy Herr
Bob Tewksbury

Now I'm at 194/792.

[Topps206]

Bill Scherrer and Mark Huismann today make it 197.

[Topps206]

Mike LaCoss puts me at 198, exactly 25% in the set.

[Topps206]

Wallace Johnson, Larry Parrish, Billy Jo Robidoux today. I'm at 201.

[Topps206]

It's 202 with Jamie Moyer today.

[Topps206]

203 with Bob James finishes the year.

[Republicaninmass]

I love watching the progress of collectors pursing a signed set

[steve_a]

My Aurelio Lopez arrived today, 9 cards left.

[Topps206]

I'm at 208. Gary Lucas, Denis Menke (Astros Leaders) and Jose Guzman have all come back. I recently was given a gift of Lou Piniella and Dwight Lowry.

[Topps206]

Recent additions are Rick Sutcliffe, Bill Madlock, Steve Trout and Ken Phelps.

[Topps206]

I'm up to 215. I got Tommy John back from a signing, plus Andre Thornton and Dave Kingman were returns today.

[Topps206]

I received a Roy Smalley return today. So now it's 216.

[Topps206]

It's 217 with a private signing mail order return from Von Hayes.

[mantleman]

Hi .....if anyone has any duplicate autos from the 1987 topps set, please PM me. I am interested in putting a set together. Unfortunately I do not have any duplicates myself yet

Andy

[Topps206]

218 from Storm Davis today.

[Topps206]

Good start to February. Benny Distefano and Bryan Clutterbuck make it 220.

[Topps206]

I had a failure from Lasorda today. I'm disappointed.

[Topps206]

Well, I can at least enjoy today's successes as opposed to yesterday's failures. Neil Allen and Rich Yett came in. It's 222 now.

[dgo71]

Am I the only one who would love to see scans of these? :D :D

[Republicaninmass]

Am I the only one who would love to see scans of these? :D :D


nope

[egri]

nope

+1

[Topps206]

Am I the only one who would love to see scans of these? :D :D

nope

+1

Are you gentlemen saying you'd like me to post pictures of my returns?

[Republicaninmass]

Yes pwease

[Topps206]

Weird. They can upload on Blowout. I can just link you the pictures from there.

[Topps206]

I got a personalized from Paul Zuvella today and I got Steve Balboni on Saturday, though that was bent.

[Topps206]

Wow. So I sent in a mail order for the St. Louis Show this weekend for a couple of players and Jorge Orta won't be attending. It looks like he has cancelled appearances before. Something has happened with his new agent and cut off contact, now he might've left the country.

I don't know the situation, but I'm disappointed. Anybody else have trouble with Orta before?

[Topps206]

Got Sandberg and Rick Anderson today.

[sbfinley]

Great returns thus far. I'm concentrating on the 83' set and sent out about 100 in Nov/Dec. I need to get back on it. I saw you recieved a return from Balboni, I got a RTS that he moved in Dec. Guess it was a bad address.

[Topps206]

Hey thanks. Let me PM you his address.

[Topps206]

I'm at 229 with Rick Schu and Dave Schmidt.

[Topps206]

I got a return from Carl Willis and bought a signed Ken Howell card for $2.00. So now it's 231.

[Topps206]

I see Dennis McKinnon is doing a signing this month and his 1986 Topps card, which he is notorious for not signing, is available for signature at $35.00, though higher than a ticket for other items.

Maybe there's hope for us who want Ricky Wright after all.

[Topps206]

I was able to get Rich Bordi on his base card last year and got him a second time today, this time for the Orioles Leaders card.

[Topps206]

I got Billy Hatcher today c/o the Reds Spring Training.

[mantleman]

Has anyone seen the 1987 Topps Ricky Wright card just listed on Ebay? Zero feedback


http://www.ebay.com/itm/201527837483?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Topps206]

While anything's possible, I'm going to guess it's a fake. Winning bidder better send to JSA.

[Topps206]

I'm debating with others over the Wright. Meanwhile, Sid Bream signed his base card as well as the Pirates Leaders for me, putting me at 235.

[MacDice]

I am guessing that if that Wright was real the bidding would be greater.

[Topps206]

I am guessing that if that Wright was real the bidding would be greater.

It looks a lot like a PSA slab I saw.

[Topps206]

The listing is gone. It must be a fake.

[Topps206]

More for the set today.

Terry Kennedy signed his base card and Padres Leaders. Plus I got Randy Niemann on his base card.

[Topps206]

Double post.

[Topps206]

Make it 239. John Tudor came in today.

[Topps206]

Wow. Seven returns today. Six are from the 1987 set.

John Stefero (Also signed a checklist)
Floyd Rayford
Luis Salazar
Bob Horner (From a show in St. Louis)
Sammy Stewart (From a show in New York)
Ricky Horton (X2)

Now I'm at 245/792.

[BenG76]

Wow. Seven returns today. Six are from the 1987 set.

John Stefero (Also signed a checklist)
Floyd Rayford
Luis Salazar
Bob Horner (From a show in St. Louis)
Sammy Stewart (From a show in New York)
Ricky Horton (X2)

Now I'm at 245/792.

Nice progress on your set. I have been considering doing the 1989 Topps set. I have a case of wax boxes and may open enough to make a set or two. I want to send some out plus I already have several. Are there very many difficult to get guys in 89 Topps?

Also would it be wise to send some from like 89 Donruss or Fleer since the checklists may be similar and some guys will sign multiples. I have not worked on any larger sets. I have been working on a 1976 Wonder Bread Football set and I need just a few more signatures to finish it up.

[Topps206]

Nice progress on your set. I have been considering doing the 1989 Topps set. I have a case of wax boxes and may open enough to make a set or two. I want to send some out plus I already have several. Are there very many difficult to get guys in 89 Topps?

Also would it be wise to send some from like 89 Donruss or Fleer since the checklists may be similar and some guys will sign multiples. I have not worked on any larger sets. I have been working on a 1976 Wonder Bread Football set and I need just a few more signatures to finish it up.

Let me research and I'll be happy to share. Go ahead and send multiples, but be careful not only who signs but how much. Some are one per. Others do multiples. I'll come up with a list for you.

[dgo71]

Are there very many difficult to get guys in 89 Topps?

There are quite a few deceased and HOF players but most are relatively inexpensive. The toughest/most expensive HOFer in the set would probably be Randy Johnson, unless you also decide to work on the Traded set which includes Ken Griffey Jr. The tougher guys are going to be the commons that disappeared after their careers, especially those players from foreign countries like the Dominican, Mexico, etc.

Here's a quick run down of the guys that might be challenging and/or costly to acquire:

HOFers-
Randy Johnson
Hank Aaron TBTC (he's very pricey these days)
Gary Carter (has 3 cards in the set (base, All-Star, highlights), and he did not sign cards made after 1984 for free, so anyone who obtained these cards probably did so for their own private collection, which limits the amount that would be available to the public now.)
Kirby Puckett (probably not hard to find per se but may be more expensive than you'd first think since his death was sudden and unexpected)

Deceased players-
Tim Crews
Pascual Perez
Frank Williams
Bo Diaz (passed in Venezuela in 1990, would be very hard to find)
Carmen Castillo (he hated signing)

Toughies-
Fred Manrique
Hipolito Pena
Jim Traber
Mel Hall
Andy Allanson
Johnny Paredes
Mike Diaz
German Jimenez
Jose Cecena
Stan Jefferson
Carlos Quintana
Candy Sierra
German Gonzalez
Wil Tejada
Barry Bonds (even though he's involved in the game again, he's super tough)

Hope that helps.

[BenG76]

There are quite a few deceased and HOF players but most are relatively inexpensive. The toughest/most expensive HOFer in the set would probably be Randy Johnson, unless you also decide to work on the Traded set which includes Ken Griffey Jr. The tougher guys are going to be the commons that disappeared after their careers, especially those players from foreign countries like the Dominican, Mexico, etc.

Here's a quick run down of the guys that might be challenging and/or costly to acquire:

HOFers-
Randy Johnson
Hank Aaron TBTC (he's very pricey these days)
Gary Carter (has 3 cards in the set (base, All-Star, highlights), and he did not sign cards made after 1984 for free, so anyone who obtained these cards probably did so for their own private collection, which limits the amount that would be available to the public now.)
Kirby Puckett (probably not hard to find per se but may be more expensive than you'd first think since his death was sudden and unexpected)

Deceased players-
Tim Crews
Pascual Perez
Frank Williams
Bo Diaz (passed in Venezuela in 1990, would be very hard to find)
Carmen Castillo (he hated signing)

Toughies-
Fred Manrique
Hipolito Pena
Jim Traber
Mel Hall
Claudell Washington
Andy Allanson
Johnny Paredes
Mike Diaz
German Jimenez
Jose Cecena
Stan Jefferson
Carlos Quintana
Candy Sierra
German Gonzalez
Wil Tejada
Barry Bonds (even though he's involved in the game again, he's super tough)

Hope that helps.

I really appreciate the reply. I may get started on it and see just how far I can get.

[Topps206]

Claudell Washington is not tough to get. He signs for $10.00 via PastPros.

I got Glenn Hubbard on my Braves Leaders today and special thanks to someone who got Bert Blyleven and Tim Laudner for me at TwinsFest, along with Neil Allen and Roy Smalley again.

248/792.

[dgo71]

Claudell Washington is not tough to get. He signs for $10.00 via PastPros.

True. I forgot about those guys.

[Topps206]

It's now 249 with a Roger Mason return.

[Topps206]

I got Mark Salas back c/o White Sox Spring Training and also Kurt Stillwell for 251.

Both would be good for the person who's collecting the 1989 set.

[mantleman]

Got some great returns this week through the mail:

2 x Tony LaRussa
1 x Greg Brock
1 x Jimmy Key
1 x Gary Redus

Got the addresses from Sportcard Forum.

Andy

[Topps206]

Got some great returns this week through the mail:

2 x Tony LaRussa
1 x Greg Brock
1 x Jimmy Key
1 x Gary Redus

Got the addresses from Sportcard Forum.

Andy

Awesome. There are many great signers from that set. Keep plugging away.

[mantleman]

Lol, Thanks, it is very addictive checking the mailbox daily for those SASE's I sent with the requests.

[Republicaninmass]

hi Derek, I appreciate the breakdown, but aren't a few missing from the tough list?

Rickey Wright
Aurelio Lopez?
Roger Maris TBC (cannot exist)

[dgo71]

hi Derek, I appreciate the breakdown, but aren't a few missing from the tough list?

Rickey Wright
Aurelio Lopez?
Roger Maris TBC (cannot exist)

That list was referring to the post about 1989 Topps. For 87, you are correct. Lopez is extremely tough, Maris impossible and Wright next to impossible.

[Republicaninmass]

Sorry Derek, I'll cross reference with 87s

[dgo71]

Sorry Derek, I'll cross reference with 87s

No worries! Here's a quick run-down of toughies (IMO) for '87. As before I may have missed someone or added someone who is no longer considered tough, but you get the gist.

EDIT: Also, Maris TBC was in the '86 set I believe. The impossible TBC in '87 is Clemente.

HOFers-
Gary Carter (base and All-Star)
Kirby Puckett (base and All-Star)

Deceased players-
Dick Howser (died in '87, was around during spring training but that's basically it)
Bo Diaz
Frank Williams
Aurelio Lopez
Donnie Moore
Carmen Castillo
Rod Scurry (tougher than you'd think)

Toughies-
Ricky Wright
Mel Hall (especially if looking for a nice one)
Urbano Lugo
Juan Espino
Al Pulido
Roy Lee Jackson
Randy Myers
Rob Wilfong (I think)
Jackie Gutierrez
Barry Bonds
Andy Allanson
Mike Diaz
Tony Bernazard (base and All-Star)
Terry Forster
Doyle Alexander

A few guys I got in person years ago I have heard are now tough as they don't respond to fan mail. Guys like Brad Havens, Ron Shepherd, Darryl Motley, Jim Traber...I can't verify that as I do little to no TTM.

[Topps206]

Except Tony Armas is doing a show in New York this week though he's from Venezuela. Certainly 1987 players who live in other countries can be brought in like Armas did and those who live here can always do a show. You never know when.

[dgo71]

Except Tony Armas is doing a show in New York this week though he's from Vemezuela. Certainly 1987 players who live in other countries can be brought in like Armas did and those who live here can always do a show. You never know when.

Are you saying that because Tony Armas is doing a signing that Espino, Lugo, Pulido, etc. should not be considered tough? I'm just asking because I'm not sure I understand the point you're trying to make.

[judsonhamlin]

I see Andy Allanson's name on both the 87 and 89 lists. What makes him so tough?

[dgo71]

I see Andy Allanson's name on both the 87 and 89 lists. What makes him so tough?

Just my opinion, but from my experiences with him he didn't like signing. I got him once in about 6 attempts, and from what I know, unless something changed, he's unresponsive TTM. I don't know that I'd put him in the Ricky Wright-tough category but I wouldn't call him easy.

[dgo71]

I would appreciate any help! Thanks!

I am looking to add the following autographed 1986 Topps and Topps Traded cards (preferably signed in blue):

718 - Jorge Bell All Star
386 - Cecil Feilder
45 - Damaso Garcia
338 - Jorge Bell
459 - Luis Leal
196 - Doyle Alexander
593 - Jesse Barfield
23T - John Cerutti

Have a couple autographed doubles from this set to offer as trade:

412 - Jim Clancy (blue sharpie)
360 - Lloyd Moseby (black sharpie)

There is the potential for a Doyle Alexander private signing coming up. Nothing set in stone, and likely wouldn't be cheap. It will be posted on SCN and Facebook if it happens, so I guess just keep your eyes open.

[Topps206]

Are you saying that because Tony Armas is doing a signing that Espino, Lugo, Pulido, etc. should not be considered tough? I'm just asking because I'm not sure I understand the point you're trying to make.

All I'm saying is it's possible that if Armas could come to the States for a show, so could the others.

[Topps206]

I got my Charlie Hough back yesterday.

[mantleman]

Received two in the mail today,

Ron Cey and Tim Stoddard.

Took just over two weeks TTM back to Canada!!

Sweet.

[Topps206]

Received two in the mail today,

Ron Cey and Tim Stoddard.

Took just over two weeks TTM back to Canada!!

Sweet.

Two of the best signers, both from the 1984 Cubs. Awesome.

[Topps206]

I had seen a success before of Ron Guidry at the Yankees Spring Training address. So I gave it a shot and my card came back signed today.

[mantleman]

It's going to be a great March towards building my 1987 Topps set. I have two sources on the go including my TTM returns through the mail, and my father who is watching Spring Training in Florida.

TTM success this month:

Jimmy Key
Johnny Ray
Greg Brock
Tony Larussa
Gary Redus
Ron Cey
Tim Stoddard
Sid Bream

IP at Spring Training:

Chili Davis
Larry Anderson
Wally Joyner
Terry Pendleton
Roger MacDowell

I will keep this post updated for the rest of the month.

Andy

[Topps206]

It's going to be a great March towards building my 1987 Topps set. I have two sources on the go including my TTM returns through the mail, and my father who is watching Spring Training in Florida.

TTM success this month:

Jimmy Key
Johnny Ray
Greg Brock
Tony Larussa
Gary Redus
Ron Cey
Tim Stoddard
Sid Bream

IP at Spring Training:

Chili Davis
Larry Anderson
Wally Joyner
Terry Pendleton
Roger MacDowell

I will keep this post updated for the rest of the month.

Andy

That's amazingly awesome. Keep going!

[mantleman]

It's going to be a great March towards building my 1987 Topps set. I have two sources on the go including my TTM returns through the mail, and my father who is watching Spring Training in Florida.

TTM success this month:

Jimmy Key
Johnny Ray
Greg Brock
Tony Larussa
Gary Redus
Ron Cey
Tim Stoddard
Sid Bream

IP at Spring Training:

Chili Davis
Larry Anderson
Wally Joyner
Terry Pendleton
Roger MacDowell

I will keep this post updated for the rest of the month.

Andy

Three more in the mail today.....

Whitey Herzog
Andre Thornton
Steve Sax....had to send donation for this one

[Topps206]

Three more in the mail today.....

Whitey Herzog
Andre Thornton
Steve Sax....had to send donation for this one

Whitey was a freebie? Nice!

[mantleman]

A few from one of the greatest hitters !!!

[curtis-cards]

A few from one of the greatest hitters !!!

Is that the address you used for him? Those are great!

[mantleman]

Yes,

I sent a $10 donation for three cards and SASE. Very classy guy to sign as much as he does. He has a killer signature as well.

Quick turnaround as well, since I live in Canada.

Cheers,

Andy

[Topps206]

No more hiatus. I got Dan Petry back from a mail order for the Redford Show this past weekend with a COA included.

254/792

[Leon]

No more hiatus. I got Dan Petry back from a mail order for the Redford Show this past weekend with a COA included.

254/792

Congrats, nice journey so far and nice play by play analysis thread.

[Topps206]

Congrats, nice journey so far and nice play by play analysis thread.

Well thanks.

[Topps206]

Finally got my Armas back from the mail order I did for the New York show. I might do the one with Sutter next month where he's $29.00.

Also sent Curt Ford his $3.00 fee and got back my personalization in pen.

256/792

[Topps206]

I got Steve Lyons with the Psycho inscription.

[Topps206]

I got Joe Cowley and his $5.00 fee today. I requested, but did not receive, the no-hitter inscription.

258/792

[Topps206]

Ozzie Virgil back from a private signing makes it 259.

[Topps206]

I got some stuff from a family friend to help me out.

Jerry Reuss
Steve Boros
Jim Fregosi
Mike Flanagan
Joe Niekro

264/792

[doug.goodman]

Ok, so I have a very slight complaint about this thread...

I would appreciate it much more if you posted pictures of each card, so that we can more follow your journey.

Just telling us that you got something is a bit of a "big deal, I got stuff today too" kind of thing. As long as you're going to tell us that you got it, show it to us.

Also, are all 792 cards "signable"? If I remember correctly, there are 6 checklist cards in this set, and they do not have pictures on them, so really there are only 786 cards in the set (or less) to get signed. Your total at the moment should be 264 / (amount that can get signed).

See, I just helped knock 6 cards off you want list.

You're welcome.

Doug

[MacDice]

Checklist cards can be signed. If they are numbered then they are part of the set and have to be completed....

[Topps206]

Ok, so I have a very slight complaint about this thread...

I would appreciate it much more if you posted pictures of each card, so that we can more follow your journey.

Just telling us that you got something is a bit of a "big deal, I got stuff today too" kind of thing. As long as you're going to tell us that you got it, show it to us.

Also, are all 792 cards "signable"? If I remember correctly, there are 6 checklist cards in this set, and they do not have pictures on them, so really there are only 786 cards in the set (or less) to get signed. Your total at the moment should be 264 / (amount that can get signed).

See, I just helped knock 6 cards off you want list.

You're welcome.

Doug


This comes across as a bit high and mighty to me.

Checklists are numbered and count, so do Team Leaders.

Also, I did post before but I can't do it from my phone and my laptop doesn't run like it used to.

[MacDice]

For the team cards I would get Peter Uberoth to sign them since he was the commissioner. In the past I have see a lot of set collectors get Sy Berger to sign them.

I am working on a 57 set and thankful the checklists aren't numbered cards :)

[Topps206]

I've gotten checklists signed but just by players on the checklist.

[Republicaninmass]

Try finding those pesky managers from the 1952 topps set, or umpires from 1955!

Thanks for the updates

[doug.goodman]

This comes across as a bit high and mighty to me.

Checklists are numbered and count, so do Team Leaders.

Also, I did post before but I can't do it from my phone and my laptop doesn't run like it used to.

I certainly don't mean to come across as high and mighty.

I see that leaders cards would be signed, I assume by the players pictured, but who would sign the checklist card? If it's any player listed on the card, then don't you need to get a card signed by every player in oder to have a complete set?

Ultimately, I'm just asking for pictures of your new pickups, instead of a list of what you are picking up. If that comes across as high and mighty, well sorry.

Doug "watching you all from atop my mountain" Goodman

[Scott Garner]

How's the view up there, Doug? :p

[rats60]

For the team cards I would get Peter Uberoth to sign them since he was the commissioner. In the past I have see a lot of set collectors get Sy Berger to sign them.

I am working on a 57 set and thankful the checklists aren't numbered cards :)

There is a turn back the clock card of Clemente. So you really can't have a complete signed set.

[MacDice]

Try finding those pesky managers from the 1952 topps set, or umpires from 1955!

Thanks for the updates

Try finding a 1957 Dodgers Sluggers card signed by Furillo, Dodgers, Campy and Snider...

[MacDice]

There is a turn back the clock card of Clemente. So you really can't have a complete signed set.

Roberto Clemente Jr signed?

[sbfinley]

For my sets I have a key player from the checklist sign or someone interesting. Sy Berger was a popular checklist signature while he was living. My friend had key political figures from his set years sign the checklists. The possibilities are really open for it. Vera Clemente is a popular choice for for that TBTC issue. Really, saying it's incompletable because a specific card can't be signed is like saying the monster can't be completed because you'll likely never own a Wagner, Plank, or Doyle. You can collect to the extent you please.

[Republicaninmass]

Try finding a 1957 Dodgers Sluggers card signed by Furillo, Dodgers, Campy and Snider...


I passed on one, even though it had a, get this, 'non-malicious secretarial' Campanella. It was the closest I've ever seen. Also, it has been in my radar to find signed for 20+ years!

[egri]

Worng thread, sorry.

[mantleman]

Here are some pics of two I got in the mail today!!

Andy

[Topps206]

I certainly don't mean to come across as high and mighty.

I see that leaders cards would be signed, I assume by the players pictured, but who would sign the checklist card? If it's any player listed on the card, then don't you need to get a card signed by every player in oder to have a complete set?

Ultimately, I'm just asking for pictures of your new pickups, instead of a list of what you are picking up. If that comes across as high and mighty, well sorry.

Doug "watching you all from atop my mountain" Goodman

Any player on the card can sign a checklist. Same for Leaders if pictured.

Much as I'd love to provide pictorial proof, it's complicated.

[doug.goodman]

Any player on the card can sign a checklist. Same for Leaders if pictured.

Much as I'd love to provide pictorial proof, it's complicated.

I'm not looking for "proof", I believe you, I just like seeing pictures of stuff when people get things. If you can't, then you can't, not that big of a deal.

When I collected Topps cards, I considered a complete set to include all variations (black & red backs for the 1952 lo numbers, as an example).

Using similar logic, if I collected autographed sets (which I don't) I would consider a checklist to be a card that didn't need to be signed, because it doesn't have a picture. IF I was going to get a player listed on the card to sign it, then my complete-ist nature would cause me to need a card signed by EACH player listed, which obviously would get cumbersome (to say the least).

For cards that have a deceased player, I would consider them as cards that don't need to be signed to have a "complete" set, but getting somebody related to sign it would be a bonus.

But I could be wrong, there are no "rules", I understand that,
Doug "still sitting on my mountain" Goodman

[doug.goodman]

How's the view up there, Doug? :p

I spent 14 hours stuck at a truckstop in Rock Springs, Wyoming a couple days ago, when I-80 was closed in both directions, the view was crap.

[Topps206]

I guess we just have our own personal rules. I have my own.

#1 Get the player to sign their base card.

#2 At least one person depicted must sign a Leaders card.

#3 One player on the checklist must sign it.

#4 Deceased players do count in helping me toward my set. While I will not obsess over them, they are important and would have my sights set for a decent price.

So maybe to you personally that criteria wouldn't work if you did a set. With my criteria, that's how I have the number I do.

[mantleman]

Two new ones in the mail today!!!

[Topps206]

It's now 267.

Hal Lanier
Frank Viola
Frank Viola Twins Leaders

[Topps206]

I forgot I sent to Ed Hearn. Back today makes it 268.

[mantleman]

Sweet.

[mantleman]

Getting TTM successes are addictive !! Two more today. Ray Soff and the St Louis Cardinals Team Card with him on it. THanks Ray!!!

[Topps206]

Dale Sveum c/o the Royals makes it 269.

[slidekellyslide]

Two new ones in the mail today!!!

Ed Hearn's brother Tom was my old neighbor. I had no idea for the longest time that his brother was Ed Hearn. We went to a Husker basketball game and at halftime the conversations steered towards major league baseball and I mentioned how much I hated the 1986 New York Mets (I'm a lifelong Red Sox fan). That's when I learned his brother was on that team. :D

[Topps206]

Mike Bielecki today.

270/792

[Topps206]

Double post.

[mantleman]

Sweet

[Republicaninmass]

The hits keep on coming!

Thanks for sharing

[mantleman]

Great return today!!!

[Topps206]

First return of the week: Mike Easler.

271/792

[egri]

Getting TTM successes are addictive !!

Getting TTM successes was my favorite part of my project. When I started, there were 45 players alive and signing, and I got all of them except George Spencer, who died before I could write to him. I wish I'd started earlier, when there were more of them still around. It's been a lot of fun watching you all build your sets; keep them coming!

[Topps206]

Dan Plesac signed his base card and a checklist.

Dave Righetti signed his base card, record breakers and All Star.

276/792

[mantleman]

Hi......did you send to the San Francisco Giants for Dave Righetti ??

I have his three cards sent away there now!!

Andy

[JMEnglish27]

If anyone needs any A's guys from 86 or 87...I may be able to help. Fire off some names and I'll check this stack of oddball signed A's that I have.

[Topps206]

Hi......did you send to the San Francisco Giants for Dave Righetti ??

I have his three cards sent away there now!!

Andy

I sure did. Before I sent I thought he was offseason only. I guess it was my lucky day.

[Topps206]

Ray Soff signed his Cardinals Leaders card for me.

277/792.

[Topps206]

While nothing specifically today arrived, when I put some more envelopes in my mailbox today, I noticed I had a SASE from Saturday I must've left. It was Greg Gross, though badly bent.

278/792

[quinnsryche]

Anyone need a 1987 Topps Mark McGwire signed? I just got one in today and it's available. SOLD

[Topps206]

C/o the Padres?

[Topps206]

I got Juan Samuel on the Phillies Leaders card.

279/792

[curtis-cards]

Anyone have dupes they are willing to trade?

I have the following I'm willing to trade (also working on '88 Donruss & '89 UD):

54 Bill Dawley
67 Bill Swift
69 Lonnie Smith
88 Ed Wojna
95 Oddibe McDowell
101 Carl Willis
122 Jim Clancy
157 Danny Darwin
169 Ron Washington
190 Jim Sundberg
232 Reggie Williams
233 Russ Morman
279 Dan Plasec
293 Bob Rogers MGR
585 Scott Bailes
646 Mike Mason
742 Andy McGaffigan

[Topps206]

I sent to Marc Sullivan last Summer. He never returned anything until now. He sent a post it note that he was sorry for the delay and it got lost in his files. How nice. Thanks, Marc.

280/792

[Topps206]

It's now 281 with Davey Johnson.

[mantleman]

Thanks Mr Righetti!!!

[MacDice]

Thanks Mr Righetti!!!

Always nice when you can knock off multiples in one envelope

[mantleman]

Great returns today !!

[Topps206]

Bill Buckner came in today with his fee sent.

282/792

[Topps206]

Vida Blue sent my card back signed today. I sent his fee.

283/792

[toyman55]

Where can I get addresses to send ttm cards for autographs. How do I get a list?

[Topps206]

Try sports card forum. It has a free TTM Manager.

[Huck]

Where can I get addresses to send ttm cards for autographs. How do I get a list?

Some collectors swear by Meiselman others Smalling. Good luck.

http://www.sportsaddresslists.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Baseball-Autograph-Collectors-Handbook-No/dp/1932391495

Helpful resource: http://www.autographu.com/the-ultimate-list-of-autograph-resources-on-the-web/

[Topps206]

Eddie Whitson around 2005/2006 was my first TTM failure - Unsigned in SASE with no explanation. So, a decade later I decide to try him again, this time sending a 1987 Topps and I got it signed today.

I also got Larry Andersen c/o the Phillies.

285/792

[mantleman]

Great success in the mailbox today.

[Topps206]

Oddibe McDowell is known to take a while. This was no exception as I sent to him last Summer and I got a return today with a personalization and Bible verse.

286/792

[mantleman]

Beautiful sign...I sent this to the SF Giants address.

[Topps206]

Jack Aker signed my Indians Leaders.

Clint Hurdle signed his base card.

288/792

[Topps206]

I got back Rick Leach from a mail order. I sent to the VFW Redford Show.

289/792

[Topps206]

Tim Wallach arrived today from a private signing.

290/792

[Topps206]

Lenny Dykstra and Mike Scott have both come back from private signings.

292/792

[mantleman]

Got these three beauties in the mail today !!

[Topps206]

Len Matuszek is doing a private signing with items due June 7. Send to Under the Radar Sports Promotions. You can find the address on their website. Mine goes out tomorrow.

[mantleman]

Some great returns this week!!

[Topps206]

Bill Schroder came in today.

[Topps206]

Bill Schroder came in today.

Bret Saberhagen today.

294/792

[dgo71]

Shameless plus... :D

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=223473

Also have a Dwight Lowry in the auction forum, ending 6/11.

[Topps206]

Glenn Hoffman arrived today c/o the Padres.

295/792

[Topps206]

Len Matuszek came back from the private signing.

296/792

[Topps206]

I took my mom to Wrigley today for her birthday.

Meanwhile, I snatched up Ray Searage pregame and Bob Walk as he was heading down the ramp after.

298/792

[mantleman]

Not through the mail, but acquired recently through trade or purchase.

[Topps206]

Jeff Reardon came in.

299/792

[Topps206]

Mitch Williams arrived via a mail order.

Finally, a major milestone: 300/792

[Topps206]

Hubie Brooks came in today. So did Tom Candiotti from a private signing.

302/792

[mantleman]

Probably my last two for a couple of weeks now that Canada Posts will probably go on strike Saturday!!!

[mantleman]

George Frazier

[7nohitter]

Love seeing the updates. Has any player sent the card back unsigned?

[mantleman]

Hi,

I have had a few returned unsigned. Normally they come back asking for anything from $1 (Sid Bream) to $20 (Bill Buckner). Rick Reuschel just returned one unsigned with no apparent reason. My success rate is around 80% out of the roughly 100 I have sent out. That includes a few wildcards that I have sent out to like Ricky Wright, Mark Mcgwire, and Roger Clemens who I don't expect a response from.

It's a bit of a pain in the butt because I have to send an SASE from Canada so I need to buy USA stamps all the time. Not normally a big deal but the exchange rate sucks and I am at the whim of both USPS and Canada Post!!!

My biggest concern is that approximately 20% of the signers do not put the cards back in the top loader or cardsaver when they ship them back so they are sometimes prone to damage.

Andy

[7nohitter]

Awesome, glad your success rate is so high! Seems silly that Bream would send a card back for $1, but one never knows.

[dgo71]

Clemens signs through his foundation for $20 or $25 per card. Can't recall the exact amount but he's dependable and fairly fast about returning the items.

[Topps206]

Arriving today was Manny Trillo, who took roughly about 11 or 12 months.

304/792

[Topps206]

I got Steve Crawford and Spike Owen Thursday.

306/792

[mantleman]

Two Frank Viola's today!!

[dgo71]

I'm pretty sure that's Frank Eufemia on the Twins card, not Viola, even though he still signed it.

[mantleman]

Agreed,

I just wanted a Twins signature on the team cards and I was sending to Frank Viola anyways. I had to donate to get the auto so I threw in two cards and luckily he signed both!!

Andy

[mantleman]

A couple have rolled in the last few days!!

[Republicaninmass]

enjoying the scans

[dgo71]

enjoying the scans

+1

[mantleman]

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to share with you and give a big shout out to one of the finest members on the board for his generosity in helping me complete an autographed 1987 Topps autographed set.

He has been following my posts and messaged me regarding a higher value card I still needed for my set and said he would send it to me as he no longer required it.

7nohitter, Mr. Miller, THANK YOU for assisting a fellow board member and for your generosity.

Cheers,

Andy Sargent
Trenton, ON, Canada

[7nohitter]

No problem, Andy. Like I said, glad the card went to someone who would enjoy it-that's what this hobby is about!

[mantleman]

New in the mail today!

[Topps206]

Things have slowed down, mainly because I've gotten much of the easier ones TTM, but today Kent Tekulve arrived.

307/792

[Topps206]

August has not been kind to me at all. I had three successes today, the first of any kind since the 5th.


One of them was a 1987. Bud Black signed for me c/o the Angels.

308/792

[doug.goodman]

I really enjoy this thread, especially now that it has pictures.

Good luck with your quest,
Doug

[mantleman]

Can't get them all through the mail so here are a few recent purchases.

[Topps206]

Willie Wilson came in today.

309/792

[mantleman]

New one today

[Topps206]

Kelly Gruber and Don Sutton came in today. Sutton added the HOF inscription.

311/792

[Topps206]

Today's mail

Doug Drabek
Chris Chambliss

313/792

[mantleman]

Finally got this one back after a few months

[Head928]

Hello,
I put together TTM about 75% of the set going on about 10 years ago.....

But unfortunately I was in my 20's and ended up putting it up on eBay for the dough....

Anyway is there anyone out there who has some doubles they want to part with?

I got the itch... and want a jump start LMK via IM if you have available. - James

[Topps206]

Hello,
I put together TTM about 75% of the set going on about 10 years ago.....

But unfortunately I was in my 20's and ended up putting it up on eBay for the dough....

Anyway is there anyone out there who has some doubles they want to part with?

I got the itch... and want a jump start LMK via IM if you have available. - James

I don't really part with doubles. I do, however, have a list of resources and players who sign from that set.

[mantleman]

James,

Here are the doubles I currently have. PM me if interested.

Cheers

Andy

[Topps206]

Does anybody collect other sets? Just curious. I do Pacific Legends, 1962 and 1965 Topps as well as 1991 Leaf.

[MacDice]

Does anybody collect other sets? Just curious. I do Pacific Legends, 1962 and 1965 Topps as well as 1991 Leaf.

I am doing a 57 set

[stewbacca]

I have worked on a 1969 topps, 1976 topps and a 2015 heritage minors but gave up and sold them. I am currently working on the 1974 topps set and traded and am down to 180ish cards left. I am thinking about starting the 1986 topps set as I have nearly 150 of those without really trying yet. If anyone wants to help with my 74 set, I can send you the needs list and I have many 86's to trade with.

[MooseDog]

Does anybody collect other sets? Just curious. I do Pacific Legends, 1962 and 1965 Topps as well as 1991 Leaf.

1990 Leaf currently at 522 out of 600.

[mantleman]

1990 Leaf is a beautiful set. Is that the set that Kelly Gruber refuses to sign his card for ???

Andy

[Topps206]

I've read Gruber doesn't do 1990 Leaf.

I have more than 100 combined of the 1988/1989 Pacific Legends cards.

I currently have 98 signed cards from the 1965 set.

1962 is around 60 or 70 signed cards. Give or take, I have about 60 signed 1991 Leaf.

To a lesser extent I'm also doing the 1972 Topps set. I have roughly 45 of those signed.

So I have multiple projects I'm doing. Some sets I'm taking more seriously than others.

[Topps206]

After a couple months, George Frazier came in today.

314/792

[CamaroCPA]

Does anybody collect other sets? Just curious. I do Pacific Legends, 1962 and 1965 Topps as well as 1991 Leaf.

I don't right now but have been considering the 1988 Score set.

[dgo71]

I don't right now but have been considering the 1988 Score set.

I'm 1/3 of a card away from completing that set and the 110-card update. I need Tony Fernandez on the 3-player card he shares with Ripken and Trammell.

[CamaroCPA]

I'm 1/3 of a card away from completing that set and the 110-card update. I need Tony Fernandez on the 3-player card he shares with Ripken and Trammell.

That's awesome! How long did it take? What was your process? TTM? In-person? eBay? Did you get them all yourself or begin with a "starter pack"? (I'm in the process of purchasing about 50 to get things rolling.) How do you store them? Binders or sleeves?

So many questions, but that's pretty cool you're about done! :cool::cool::cool:

[quinnsryche]

sold

[Topps206]

Is anyone doing a mail order for the upcoming Hofstra show in a couple weeks? NyShows.org is your source. It can help the 1987 project or any other set you're doing from that era.

[Topps206]

I did a mail order signing with Oil Can Boyd. It came back today.

315/792

[Topps206]

Chris Welsh came in c/o the Reds.

316/792

[Topps206]

Give or take, I had about a year wait.

Doug Sisk came in today.

317/792

[Head928]

I am now well into my set (288) and I now have the following 65 doubles.
Interested in trading for something I do not have or if you want to buy the lot for $65.

(X2) 19 Matt Young, 22 Doug DeCines, 39 Marty Barrett, 59 Ken Dailey, 70 Charlie Hough, 73 Dave Anderson, 77 Bryan Oekers, 95 Oddibe McDowell, 157 Danny Darwin, 165 Jeff Reardon, 169 Ron Washington, (2) 192 Cory Snyder, 207 George Frazier, 209 Rick Schu, 217 Chris Codiroli, 222 Denny Walling, 226 Max Venable, 229 Mike Birkbeck, 233 Russ Morman, 255 Juan Samuel, (2) Dan Plesac, 327 Dale Sveum, 343 Hal Lanier, 355 Don Carman, 357 Steve Fireovid, 387 TR Bryden, 391 Jay Howell, 399 Curt Ford, 429 Tim Pyznarski, 447 Bill Almon, 451 Joe Sabito, 462 Scott Fletcher, 465 Todd Worrell, 475 Scott Garrelts, 477 Ken Howell, 491 Ron Karkovice, 503 Larry Anderson, 511 Steve Lyons, 540 Terry Kennedy, 541 Refael Belliard, (x3) 542 Rickey Horton, 550 Pete Incaviglia, 555 Dennis Rasmussen, 558 Greg Gagne, 563 John Stefero, 567 Greg Mathews, (x2) Pete Ladd, 580 Mike Krukow, 585 Scott Bailes, 635 Ken Schrom, 647 Tom Lawless, 671 Ray Soff, 675 Ed Romero, 682 Jerry Reuss, 698 Ernie Whitt, 708 Scott McGregor, 729 Tom Paciorek, 737 Floyd Bannister, 767 Ron Cey

[MooseDog]

1990 Leaf is a beautiful set. Is that the set that Kelly Gruber refuses to sign his card for ???
Andy

Yes, it's a project that will never get completed, but that's the story of my life anyway :D

I figure that Gruber, Bonds, Albert Belle, and Mel Hall will probably be the ones that keep me from ever finishing the set.

[Topps206]

I did a mail order for a show. Two of my three envelopes came back. For some reason the other didn't come back today.

It was the Phillies show in Pennsylvania. I added Danny Jackson on my smaller 1991 Leaf project and also got Steve Jeltz on his 1987 Topps.

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[Topps206]

Milt Thompson came in today.

319/792