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

[LincolnVT]

I almost forgot to add that I just reached 407 / 407! It's been a really fun adventure working to sell, trade and buy from and with a lot of different folks. My low number run consists of about 175 cards that were handed down to me from my father figure who passed unexpectedly last year. He had a lot of cards but he always saw the 1952 set as the greatest group of all time and the set as unreaceable. I'm happy to have compleated the set in his honor. 1 -- 310 are pretty nice Good -- Ex...mostly VG...311 -- 407 are Poor -- Good for the most part some a bit nicer. All cards are raw except for a decent PSA 1 Mantle (which I feel is undergraded), a decent PSA 1.5 Mays, a decent PSA 1.5 Robinson and a really nice PSA 2 Mathews. Took two generations to build it, but we did it right within our means. Now my kid gets to do the upgrading down the road...unless we get some really interesting offer. Love this set! ❤️⚾️

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by LincolnVT

I almost forgot to add that I just reached 407 / 407! It's been a really fun adventure working to sell, trade and buy from and with a lot of different folks. My low number run consists of about 175 cards that were handed down to me from my father figure who passed unexpectedly last year. He had a lot of cards but he always saw the 1952 set as the greatest group of all time and the set as unreaceable. I'm happy to have compleated the set in his honor. 1 -- 310 are pretty nice Good -- Ex...mostly VG...311 -- 407 are Poor -- Good for the most part some a bit nicer. All cards are raw except for a decent PSA 1 Mantle (which I feel is undergraded), a decent PSA 1.5 Mays, a decent PSA 1.5 Robinson and a really nice PSA 2 Mathews. Took two generations to build it, but we did it right within our means. Now my kid gets to do the upgrading down the road...unless we get some really interesting offer. Love this set! ❤️⚾️

Ethan, congrats again on finishing the set! I still find it cool that the last card you got was the last card in the set, and the Mathews you picked up is incredible for being a 2.

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by LincolnVT

I almost forgot to add that I just reached 407 / 407! It's been a really fun adventure working to sell, trade and buy from and with a lot of different folks. My low number run consists of about 175 cards that were handed down to me from my father figure who passed unexpectedly last year. He had a lot of cards but he always saw the 1952 set as the greatest group of all time and the set as unreaceable. I'm happy to have compleated the set in his honor. 1 -- 310 are pretty nice Good -- Ex...mostly VG...311 -- 407 are Poor -- Good for the most part some a bit nicer. All cards are raw except for a decent PSA 1 Mantle (which I feel is undergraded), a decent PSA 1.5 Mays, a decent PSA 1.5 Robinson and a really nice PSA 2 Mathews. Took two generations to build it, but we did it right within our means. Now my kid gets to do the upgrading down the road...unless we get some really interesting offer. Love this set! ❤️⚾️

Congratulations on your completion.....must feel good to have that last/final card in hand.

I recently picked up the #406 Nuxhall card, ironically this card was my 406th unique card meaning just 1 more to go....314 Campy.

With the price of the keys (Mantle, Mays, Jrob, Mathews) still apparently not at their ceiling yet, $70K for a PSA 1+ type set with nice eye appeal seems very reasonable these days.

[NYYFan63]

Originally Posted by LincolnVT

I almost forgot to add that I just reached 407 / 407! It's been a really fun adventure working to sell, trade and buy from and with a lot of different folks. My low number run consists of about 175 cards that were handed down to me from my father figure who passed unexpectedly last year. He had a lot of cards but he always saw the 1952 set as the greatest group of all time and the set as unreaceable. I'm happy to have compleated the set in his honor. 1 -- 310 are pretty nice Good -- Ex...mostly VG...311 -- 407 are Poor -- Good for the most part some a bit nicer. All cards are raw except for a decent PSA 1 Mantle (which I feel is undergraded), a decent PSA 1.5 Mays, a decent PSA 1.5 Robinson and a really nice PSA 2 Mathews. Took two generations to build it, but we did it right within our means. Now my kid gets to do the upgrading down the road...unless we get some really interesting offer. Love this set! ⚾️

What an awesome accomplishment! Congrats! I started my collection a couple years ago...I’m up to ~ 120 cards with a couple doubles. I have tried to focus on centered cards which is a tough task. Congrats again!


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[cardsagain74]

That's great that you completed it

I'd guess a PSA 1 set with a decent Mantle would probably be worth about 65-70 k, yep (just a loose quick calculation)

[bobsbbcards]

Congratulations, Ethan!!!

[ALR-bishop]

A significant accomplishment. Wonder how many full sets are out there

[LincolnVT]

Great question, I was wondering the same thing. I have seen a lot of partial sets and 1952 large groups out there, but it is rare to see a complete 407 / 407 available for sale or trade.

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

A significant accomplishment. Wonder how many full sets are out there

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

A significant accomplishment. Wonder how many full sets are out there

While there are 26 407 card sets currently showing as complete on PSA's regular set registry, my guess is the total number of complete 407 card sets (raw, graded, both) is 10 to 15 times what shows on the registry, or 300-400 total.

There have been multiple threads discussing the populations of high number cards (both raw and graded), so based on estimates in those threads, 300-400 total sets seems inline.

Of course for Al, a "full set" includes all possible variations plus the regular 407 card set....my estimate of the number of "master" sets in existence would be 5 or less.

[LincolnVT]

Good company to be in. I'm already thinking about making some upgrades...nice to know that I can have that to focus on. That said, my entire set could be upgraded 😊.

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

While there are 26 407 card sets currently showing as complete on PSA's regular set registry, my guess is the total number of complete 407 card sets (raw, graded, both) is 10 to 15 times what shows on the registry, or 300-400 total.......

Of course for Al, a "full set" includes all possible variations plus the regular 407 card set....my estimate of the number of "master" sets in existence would be 5 or less.

You for got add "...for Al that includes an unopened pack of cards..."

Also, Larry I think there are a number of variations in the '52 set that are known but not publicized yet.

Dale - nice pickups

[cardsagain74]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

Of course for Al, a "full set" includes all possible variations plus the regular 407 card set....my estimate of the number of "master" sets in existence would be 5 or less.

Plus (as just mentioned) the unopened pack. Oh and a wrapper, display box, deed to the house Mantle grew up in, and a chip of paint from every corner store that sold '52s back then

[irv]

Way to go, Ethan!

That's one heck of an accomplishment!