Looking for a nice Black & White vintage set to start

[ctownonline]

I am not new to collecting but a little bit new collecting vintage. I am looking for a nice clean looking black and white set to collect. Looking for something in the 50's or 60's that is financially attainable. Not looking for anything super high value.

I am looking for thoughts and ideas. Thanks!

[polakoff]

I'd suggest 1950 Callahan HOF. Beautiful cards, something different, display very nicely, and very affordable, even PSA graded.

[jimivintage]

Originally Posted by ctownonline

I am not new to collecting but a little bit new collecting vintage. I am looking for a nice clean looking black and white set to collect. Looking for something in the 50's or 60's that is financially attainable. Not looking for anything super high value.

I am looking for thoughts and ideas. Thanks!

Hey Ron,

Personally, I'd stay away from the Callahans, even though he's correct, it's a nice set. But there are some VERY tough cards in that set, and you will have to fork over some cash to get the set completed. Also, if you want a "photo" of the player instead of a stenciling, I'd pick something else.

Some ideas:
1969 Topps Deckle
1953 Bowman Black & White
1947 - 66 Exhibits
1952 Parkhurst

There are others, but you may have to go back into the 40s or earlier if you want to collect "black & white" cards.

Just some food for thought...

Jimi

[JTysver]

69 Deckle is easiest to complete. Go for the master set if you do work on one.

[KryKslr]

I'd choose 1947-66 Exhibits. Beautiful black and white photos and large oversized cards. I've thought about putting the set together myself. Very affordable.

[ctownonline]

Thanks for the feedback. I have a lead on a lot over 50 1948 Exhibits. Including a 1947 Paige. Waiting on more info. I will keep everything in mind.

@JTysver - How hard would a master set be? How many variations and such?

[JTysver]

Just a couple.
I'll be honest, you could put together a nice set for well under $100 and get a couple of rarer cards in the process. You could then move forward on the Exhibits. The Exhibits would probably cost more than a $1000 to complete.

Here is a link to the 69s
http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Gallery...ge?PageIndex=1

[1963Topps Set]

What about 1960 Leaf?

[BleedinBlue]

Why not these two sets? Neither is overly large. Both are readily available. Neither will break the bank. The 1948 bowman set is loaded with stars. That can bump up the price point. The 1953 set is mostly common type players. Not much there to shell out any money for.

If you decide on either of these sets I may be able to put together a starter lot for you. Same with the deckles or 1960 leafs somebody else mentioned.

Good luck with whatever you choose. Personally for a real vintage feel. Star power, affordability and availability I would pick the 1948 bowman's

Good lyck

[BlueDevil89]

I realize it's not a 50's or 60's set, but the 1948 Bowman set of 48 cards is one of the most historically important sets in baseball card history. Yes, because it has a number of stars and rookie cards, some of the cards are priced in the hundreds of $$$. However, the 1948 Bowman is one of the most fun black-and-white sets to complete, and overall, even the star cards are priced at a relatively reasonable level (---you can get nice looking, low grade versions of the Musial rookie, Berra rookie, and Spahn rookie for under $500 each).

If I were in your shoes, I'd tackle the 1948 Bowman.

[ctownonline]

Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like I am going to start with the 1948 Exhibits. Looks like I already have a lead on a near complete set minus 3 cards. Once I have them in hand, I may be coming back to find the other 3 cards. Then maybe move onto some of the other sets mentioned.

Thanks everyone.

Ron