Set Collectors: what issue should I go after next

[spaidly]

Hey Sportsfans,

I'm three cards away from finishing a NM 1960 Topps set. :cool: Now is time to start thinking about which set to chase next. I'm highly interested in starting the following:

Topps
1956, 1958, 1959
1961, 1962, 1963, 1967
1970, 1973

I know this is a personal decision but I would love any insight to any of these sets that you only learn by collecting them. For example, Choo Choo Colman was one of the hardest high cards to find for my 66 set.

1958 and 1961 are high on my list.

Scott

[quitcrab]

56 is a beautiful set that can be put together in decent quality with good eye appeal for a reasonable price.
70 is a great set too.... You can probably by a 73 whole set fairly cheap.
I can help you with a 70 starter lot if interested.
I also have a few 56s.. not many

I really enjoy the 64 stand ups and 69 super set
The oddball is a nice break from the main sets.
Good luck. Scott

[Vintagevault13]

I recently completed the 1973 set, largely for sentimental reasons as these were the first cards I remember getting as a child. As I worked on the set, however, I realized how many great (and quirky) action cards there are. This is really the first set to use action shots on a large scale. The set really grew on me during the process and is now one of my favorites. It is relatively inexpensive to complete, with the exception of the Schmidt RC.

Good luck on whatever set you decide to pursue.

[bobsbbcards]

You can't go wrong with either 1956 or 1967. :)

On a side note, from your thread title, I thought you were specifically asking Anthony which set you should pursue. ;)

[ALR-bishop]

Or that he just finished collecting Nex photos. I bet there are a bunch of them
1959
1967
1972

[stlcardsfan]

I have completed back to '59. Stopped a few years ago now. I think I am probably most proud of my '67 set. The high #s are a bear but it is a beautiful set and very fun to collect. Good luck in whatever year you choose.

[redalpha7]

1962 Topps baseball will keep you busy. A fun set to collect

[darkhorse9]

FWIW, the sets I had the most fun collecting myslef were...in this order

1956,
1967
1970,
1962,
1959
1961,
1973
1963,
1958,

[spaidly]

Decision is 1961. As soon as 1957 is done then I'll go after 1956. Thanks for the comments.
Scott

[Sidepocket]

I love the 61 set. I finished it a couple years ago. The high numbers weren't too painful, and the "painted photo" style is beautiful, especially with bright white borders. Good luck!

[geosluggo]

1961 is one of the most satisfying sets I put together. Challenging high numbers, with all those Sporting News All Stars at the end. I think there are six Mantle cards in that set. As a Pirates fan, I love the 1960 World Series cards. Have fun!

[bobsbbcards]

1961 is a good choice. I didn't like the set until I started working on it in earnest--the low number poses were a bit boring. Once I got into the semi-highs and highs, that all changed. There are some beautiful cards in this set:

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps160Ford.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps296Covington.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps406MantleBlasts.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps409JohnsonHurls3rd.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps415Aaron.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps440Aparicio.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps443Snider.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps475Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps543Craig.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps565Alou.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps572RobinsonAS.jpg