A 1952 Topps complete set. Starting "the" ultimate post war project

[cardsagain74]

Mathews!

Struck a deal on this PSA 3 for 2800. The last clean PSA 3 sale was 2700 from a pwcc auction in late March, and I think mine may be a little nicer.

Never noticed before that if you accept an offer outside of Ebay's initial "best offer" setting, the sold listings only show the beginning BIN price (overstating the sale).

[irv]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

Mathews!

Struck a deal on this PSA 3 for 2800. The last clean PSA 3 sale was 2700 from a pwcc auction in late March, and I think mine may be a little nicer.

Never noticed before that if you accept an offer outside of Ebay's initial "best offer" setting, the sold listings only show the beginning BIN price (overstating the sale).

Wow! That's a big one off the list, John.

Congrats.

[campyfan39]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

Mathews!

Struck a deal on this PSA 3 for 2800. The last clean PSA 3 sale was 2700 from a pwcc auction in late March, and I think mine may be a little nicer.

Never noticed before that if you accept an offer outside of Ebay's initial "best offer" setting, the sold listings only show the beginning BIN price (overstating the sale).

Awesome find and card. Now break it out of that psa prison

[cardsagain74]

Jackie too today.

From a member here. A deal that was equally fair to both sides. Also a lot of the remaining low number commons/minors picked up from a couple other members.

I may be outta control

The next completion update after I get everything organized is going to look a lot different than the last one!

[cesarcap]

Very nice day! You'll be going for the Master set by the fall and then on to the grey backs.

[cardsagain74]

Originally Posted by cesarcap

Very nice day! You'll be going for the Master set by the fall and then on to the grey backs.

[cardsagain74]

Got my Mantle
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(I'm not that out of control. Yet)

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

Mathews!

Struck a deal on this PSA 3 for 2800. The last clean PSA 3 sale was 2700 from a pwcc auction in late March, and I think mine may be a little nicer.

Never noticed before that if you accept an offer outside of Ebay's initial "best offer" setting, the sold listings only show the beginning BIN price (overstating the sale).

You can enter the item number on this site and get the actual price: http://www.watchcount.com/

Not sure I understand about what an offer outside of Best Offer means though?

[cardsagain74]

Originally Posted by toppcat

You can enter the item number on this site and get the actual price: http://www.watchcount.com/

Not sure I understand about what an offer outside of Best Offer means though?

Thanks for the tip!

I meant that instead of the listing having the option to make a best offer, when you write a seller a general message to discuss a possible offer instead (and then they send you an initial offer on their own)

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

Thanks for the tip!

I meant that instead of the listing having the option to make a best offer, when you write a seller a general message to discuss a possible offer instead (and then they send you an initial offer on their own)

Ah, got it. I doubt Watchcount can track that unless you agree the final deal you worked out back on the 'bay proper. Watchcount is very useful though for gauging how much of an offer to make. It's saved me a ton over the years.

[cardsagain74]

First, thanks to Ted and Cesar here for helping (mostly) finish off my missing low numbers.

Overall update coming very soon once my last recent order gets here.

Tonight, I came very close to a last minute auction bid on a great looking PSA 1.5 Mantle. But did not pull the trigger. It went for $17,300.

While I would've been satisfied with having that one for my set, it's just not exactly what I picture for it anymore. As this set has filled in, the overall outlook has changed a little. And for a once in a lifetime purchase, it has to fit just right.

The only problem with waiting is (obviously) prices going even higher. But if that happens and it affects what I can get down the road, then so be it. Always been a risk-taker anyway!

[cardsagain74]

The low number set is now complete! Pending the last seven commons/minors that will be here in the next couple days. Close enough to count New pics coming after those remaining few are in hand.

Got a nice looking PSA 2.5 Pafko to start out the set. Also picked up Mathews and Jackie Robinson (as shown prior) and a few other new high numbers.

Still need 73 high numbers, including Mantle, Campanella, Reese, Dickey, Wilhelm, and Bartirome. Going to make a small adjustment up in the calculated resale value from some price appreciation that's occurred lately.

Final low number avg condition:

Big cards: 4.0
Commons/minors: 2.6
Total low # cost: $4480

Current high # avg condition:

Big cards: 3.0
Commons/minors: 2.8
High number cost: $6800

Overall recap:

Total cost: $11,280
Total resale value: estimated $15,000 - $16,000

334/407

[cardsagain74]

Updated pics

Graded low numbers:




Rest of low number set:



Jackie R and Mathews:



Most of the other high numbers: