Building a raw 1959 Topps Newbie ?
 

I am at the beginning of collecting a 1952 Topps graded set, but my fingers are itching to get a 1959 set as well (one of the best designs ever in my opinion).

My wallet can't afford trying to do 2 graded sets at the same time so I figure I can start the 1959 set raw and it won't ding me too much.

Any pointers or insights on what to look for when doing a raw set, specifically for 59? I get that it's ultimately going to be up to me, but figured it was worth asking to get pointers from those that have done it.

Thanks in advance!

1959
 

First set I ever finished and thus a sentimental favorite, but built long ago so not much help on current strategies for building one today.

Here is a good thread from CU on the 59 set

http://forums.collectors.com/message...hreadid=508770

Sullivan front variations

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2c95bf31.jpg

Sauer and Porterfield variants

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8d05a1a7.jpg

Ramos and Hitting King variants...and Sullivans back variants

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...539/img118.jpg

Odds and ends

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...psd1a28e43.jpg

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...539/img034.jpg

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...539/img306.jpg

I did just finish putting together cards 199 to 286 in both gray and white backs trying to complete a master set. The gray backs tend to be a little more expensive

Also, see this thread

http://net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=189832

Awesome - thanks so much!