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PSA Shopping!
Picked up today:
1976 Topps Nolan Ryan #330 PSA 8 - $56.71 http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/ryan_330.jpg Total spent on binder set: $267.85 Total spent on graded: $104.08 Total recaptured via sales: $3.98 |
Another PSA pickup:
1976 Topps Carlton Fisk #365 - $23.54 http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/fisk_365.jpg Total spent on binder set: $267.85 Total spent on graded: $127.62 Total recaptured via sales: $3.98 |
Sold my dup copy of card #650 Thurman Munson for $3.00 with free shipping. Had started at auction for $1.99.
Total spent on binder set: $267.85 Total spent on graded: $127.62 Total recaptured via sales: $6.98 |
Picked up today on eBay:
1976 Topps Tom Seaver #600 PSA 8 - $20.01 Gotta love when you watch a $20 item and the buyer sends an offer for $15. :D http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/seaver.jpg Total spent on binder set: $267.85 Total spent on graded: $147.63 Total recaptured via sales: $6.98 |
A few missing cards added via Sportlots for $2.98 delivered:
http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/new7.jpg 13 cards missing 26 upgrade candidates Total spent on binder set: $270.83 Total spent on graded: $147.63 Total recaptured via sales: $6.98 |
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Three more missing cards picked up via Sportlots for $1.78:
http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/3new.jpg Also sold 4 low-grade "All-Time All Star" cards for $1.99 on eBay auction. 10 cards missing 26 upgrade candidates Total spent on binder set: $272.61 Total spent on graded: $147.63 Total recaptured via sales: $8.97 |
One more missing card filled in:
#200 AL Victory Leaders - $1.70 http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/200.jpg 9 cards missing 26 upgrade candidates Total spent on binder set: $274.31 Total spent on graded: $147.63 Total recaptured via sales: $8.97 |
Another graded card picked up on eBay:
1976 Topps Mike Schmidt #480 PSA 8 - $36.11 delivered. http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/schmidt.jpg Total spent on binder set: $274.31 Total spent on graded: $183.74 Total recaptured via sales: $8.97 |
Also, sold low-grade "All Time All Stars" (Wagner, Traynor, Grove, and Cochrane) for $1.99 w/ free shipping on eBay.
Total spent on binder set: $274.31 Total spent on graded: $183.74 Total recaptured via sales: $10.96 |
Sold a couple of low-grade dups:
1976 Topps Jim Rice #340 - Boston Red Sox - $1.99 1976 Topps Johnny Bench #300 - Cincinnati Reds - $1.99 Total spent on binder set: $274.31 Total spent on graded: $183.74 Total recaptured via sales: $14.94 |
Picked up another graded HOFer:
http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/420.jpg 1976 Topps Joe Morgan #420 PSA 8 NmMt Reds HOF - $21.34 Total spent on binder set: $274.31 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $14.94 |
Nice Morgan Mike. Always wondered why his helmet appeared to be airbrushed on that card?
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591 & 596
Picked up cards #591 and #596 for $2.62.
http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/591.jpg http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/596.jpg Did a recount of the binder, and realized I had miscounted, so with the two I picked up, I still need 9 cards to complete the set. 9 cards missing 26 upgrade candidates Total spent on binder set: $276.93 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $14.94 |
Final 9
Missing 9 cards to complete the set:
#462 1975 World Series #500 Reggie Jackson #504 Danny Murtaugh #526 Checklist 397-528 #545 Sparky Lyle #550 Hank Aaron #561 Tom Carroll #622 Rick Auerbach I ordered the Ryan, World Series, and Jackson cards tonight...but still need the other 6 to complete the set. After I get to 100%, I'll work on more upgrades. |
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I have about 200 Topps 75 minis if you want to trade and work on this set as a project.
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I'm toying with 1975, 1977, or 1974. '75 has some pricey rookies (which is good and bad), but has condition sensitivities. '74 and '77 don't have the high dollar rookies, so may be a bit easier. |
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More progress!
#462 1975 World Series #500 Reggie Jackson #504 Danny Murtaugh #545 Sparky Lyle #550 Hank Aaron http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/last_few.jpg Total spent on binder set: $301.01 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $14.94 |
Ordered #504 Danny Murtaugh & #545 Sparky Lyle...meaning the Aaron card is the last card I need to complete the set!
That feels fitting, somehow. It'll be a nice card to complete the set, for sure. Still plenty of cards that could use an upgrade, but for now I have prioritized completing the set. |
Busy day!
First, card #504 (one of the last 3 missing) arrived. http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/504.jpg Sold a 1976 Topps Dave Winfield #160 for $1.99 Sold a lot of 550 duplicates of varying grades (no stars) for $30 plus shipping. Total spent on binder set: $303.87 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $46.93 |
A Look Ahead
Took the mini "windfall" from the sale of the 1976 Topps dups and put it towards:
1977 Topps Baseball Starter Set (410 Different) BV $294 Avg Ex/Mt to Nm Palmer - $57.01 http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/1977a.jpg LOT OF 50: 1977 TOPPS COMMON CARDS - $5.91 http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/1977b.jpg Guess that answers the "What's next?" question. I reckon I best be ordering another binder soon. :D In the meantime, though....gotta stay focused on wrapping up the '76 Topps set! |
Sparky Lyle #545
Card #545 Sparky Lyle arrived today:
http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/lyle.jpg $2.79 delivered. Total spent on binder set: $306.66 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $46.93 Just the Aaron remains for completion, although there are still a solid number that need upgrades. |
Sold a duplicate Jim Palmer for $1.99 on eBay.
Total spent on binder set: $306.66 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $48.92 |
The Set is Complete....Hank Aaron #550 arrived today!
http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/aaron_550.jpg $11.66 delivered. Roughly 3 1/2 months from start to finish...so pretty quick. Not too surprising as it's not a super expensive set. Guess that's the way it'll go with these "young" sets (it's from the same year I am). :p Set Complete! 26 upgrade candidates Total spent on binder set: $318.32 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $48.92 |
The set is complete, but there's still a good number of cards I'd like to upgrade....26 at least count (although I withhold the right to add more cards to the list). After completing with the Aaron card, the focus goes to the upgrade candidates.
Speaking of Aaron...also arriving today was an upgraded version of card #1 Hank Aaron Record Breaker. http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/aaron_01.jpg $6.69 delivered. Set Complete! 25 upgrade candidates Total spent on binder set: $325.01 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $48.92 |
Four upgrades picked up:
http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/12-21.jpg $4.92 delivered for all 4. 21 upgrade candidates Total spent on binder set: $329.93 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $48.92 |
Another upgrade:
http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/6.jpg $2.40 delivered 20 upgrade candidates Total spent on binder set: $332.33 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $48.92 |
With the light at the end of the tunnel in sight, I have officially kicked off my next project, Mike D's 1977 Topps Binder Project!
Stay tuned here while I work to wrap up the '76 Topps project, though! |
12/26 Upgrades
A few more upgrades arrived today:
http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/12-26.jpg $5.82 delivered. 15 upgrade candidates Total spent on binder set: $338.15 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $48.92 |
A few more upgrades:
http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/12-28.jpg $1.86 delivered 11 upgrade candidates Total spent on binder set: $340.01 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $48.92 |
12/30 Upgrades
A few more upgrades today:
http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/12-30.jpg $8.70 delivered 6 upgrade candidates Total spent on binder set: $348.71 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $48.92 |
January 1st, 2020
A New Years Day update. Here are the six remaining upgrade candidates I have identified:
46 Walter Alston 48 Dave Concepcion 346 Ty Cobb ATG 441 Gary Carter 592 Rookie Infielders Randolph 606 Alex Grammas Once I get these six, I'll probably put the set to bed for a while. I may go through it at a later date for any final upgrade candidates, but hoping there will be very few. |
Sold dups of Babe Ruth ATG and Hank Aaron RB #1 for $1.99 each (both in rough shape).
6 upgrade candidates Total spent on binder set: $348.71 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $52.90 |
I've got a nice Concepcion I can trade you if you like.
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46 Walter Alston 346 Ty Cobb ATG 441 Gary Carter 592 Rookie Infielders Randolph 606 Alex Grammas http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/concepcion.jpg |
Sold low-grade dup of Walter Johnson ATG #349 for $1.99.
Total spent on binder set: $348.71 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $54.89 |
Ok, so while putting in the Concepcion, I noticed two other cards who could use upgrades, in #10 Lou Brock and #44 Doug Rader.
So it goes...one down, two added. :p Here's the current list of cards I need: 10 Lou Brock 44 Doug Rader 46 Walter Alston 346 Ty Cobb ATG 441 Gary Carter 592 Rookie Infielders Randolph 606 Alex Grammas |
Picked up today at the Cranston/Coventry Show:
346 Ty Cobb ATG 441 Gary Carter 592 Rookie Infielders Randolph $14...with no delivery charge. :p http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/2-1-2020.jpg 10 Lou Brock 44 Doug Rader 46 Walter Alston 441 Gary Carter 592 Rookie Infielders Randolph 606 Alex Grammas Total spent on binder set: $362.71 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $54.89 |
And in the mailbox when I got home from the show:
#10 Lou Brock - $5.24 delivered http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/brock.jpg 46 Walter Alston 441 Gary Carter 592 Rookie Infielders Randolph 606 Alex Grammas Total spent on binder set: $367.95 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $54.89 |
44 Doug Rader 46 Walter Alston 441 Gary Carter 592 Rookie Infielders Randolph 606 Alex Grammas Cards #44 and #46 are already on their way. I just ordered #606...so hopefully this one will be wrapped up soon! |
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How's that '77 coming along??? Are you waiting 'til you're completed with '76? |
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I probably ended spending a bit more on the set than it’d have cost to just buy one...but it’s really about the journey. Looks like you found the ‘77 thread. Despite starting with a sizable pile of cards, I’m ending up with a lot of gaps and upgrades. |
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#46 Walter Alston / LA Dodgers Team $2.10 delivered. http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/46.jpg 44 Doug Rader 606 Alex Grammas Total spent on binder set: $370.05 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $54.89 |
Added:
http://baseball-trivia-game.com/76-Topps/2-7.jpg 44 Doug Rader 606 Alex Grammas $2.61 delivered. Total spent on binder set: $372.66 Total spent on graded: $205.08 Total recaptured via sales: $54.89 |
And with that, we're done.
I'm sure I could hunt through the set and find more upgrade candidates, and I'm sure I'll occasionally go in and pick up one or two if I find them, but for all intents and purposes, I'm wrapping up my first binder set project. Cool. :cool: |
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I think this is my first post in this thread, but I've been following it (and am following your '77 progress) all along. Thanks for sharing all of the details along the way, and for taking all of the time to scan and post all of the cards in the set. That was fun. Cheers, Richard. |
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