Mike D's 1975 Topps Binder Project

[Mike D.]

With the 1977 Topps Binder Project coming to an end, it was time to start a new binder project - the 1975 Topps set!

To review:

What is a binder set? It's got non-high end, non-graded cards, perfect for flipping through without risking any major investments.

To add to the fun, I'll likely pick up graded copies of some of the more interesting stars from the set. If I get a graded copy of a card, I'll still get a non-graded for the binder, but may allow for lower grade there to help keep costs in check.

Depending on what I get for duplicates, I may even dabble in some TTM autograph chasing.

The 1975 Topps set consists of 660 cards. Here is the checklist.

This set is significantly more expensive than either the 1976 or 1977 Topps sets, led by the RC's of hall of famers George Brett and Robin Yount. Other key cards include several Nolan Ryan and Hank Aaron examples.

So, this one may take a while...but it should be another fun project.

[Mike D.]

Unlike prior projects, where I started with large mixed lots purchased either here or on eBay, this project starts with one lot, bought from a site member.

Roughly 365 cards (55.3% of the set), all different, from the 1975 set that are in GREAT condition. These are almost all commons, with the best card being a Rod Carew card.

Paid $105.00 delivered for the lot, which feels like a nice deal and a nice start!

Total spent on binder set: $105.00
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $0.00

[Mike D.]

The above list shows the existing PSA graded cards I had at the start of this project. Not a bad little start!

[wdwfan]

Enjoyed following your other '77 set, and I'm looking forward to this one as well. Good luck with it.

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by wdwfan

Enjoyed following your other '77 set, and I'm looking forward to this one as well. Good luck with it.

Glad you've been enjoying the threads. Sharing the journey makes it a lot more fun!

[Mike D.]

Picked up:

1975 Topps Highlights Cards - Lot of 4 - #'s 2,3,4,5 - NM/M

$8.51 delivered.



Total spent on binder set: $113.51
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $0.00

[Mike D.]

Graded pickup. Fisk, in the year he hit his famous HR.

1975 Topps Carlton Fisk Red Sox #80 PSA 8 NM-MT

$37.39 delivered



Total spent on binder set: $113.51
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $37.39

[Mike D.]

Purchased:

1975 Topps #7 Nolan Ryan Highlights HOF Angels NM+

$9.63



Total spent on binder set: $123.14
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $37.39

[Mike D.]

And graded:

1975 Topps Baseball #7 Hightlights No Hitters Nolan Ryan PSA 8

$29.69



Total spent on binder set: $123.14
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $$67.08

[Mike D.]

Another HL added:

1975 TOPPS NOLAN RYAN #5 (15.00) NM-MT

$8.03



Total spent on binder set: $131.17
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $67.08

[Mike D.]

and graded:

1975 TOPPS BASEBALL # 5 '74 HIGHLIGHTS NOLAN RYAN PSA 7

$27.82



Total spent on binder set: $131.17
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $94.90

[gustomania]

These are really cool threads and ideas, followed the 77 project pretty closely.

Growing up I had all my overproduced cards in about 40 binders, got caught up in the shiny new and sold them all, they ranged from 85-91 so nothing truly spectacular but wish I wouldn't have sold them.

I'm tempted to start one of these projects but just haven't committed yet. If I do I think I've narrowed it down to a 1960 or 1969 sets....love the 69 but I'm also a sucker for horizontal cards and love the 60 set as well.

I'm excited to follow your journey and thanks for sharing.

Chad

[Mike D.]

Thanks Chad...glad to hear you've enjoyed the threads.

I grew up collecting in the junk wax era (got my start in 1987) so those sets you mentioned have a soft spot for me, too.

I was actually thinking about buying an 1988 Score or 1989 UD set and putting them in binders...not because they have value or the thrill of the chase, but just because they're pretty cards!

I haven't been brave enough to venture into 60's sets yet. Two good options...1969 will be a bit easier, but I do agree that those horizontal 1960's are pretty sweet.

I have also always been partial to 1965 Topps...maybe someday when the kids are grown up!

[Mike D.]

A couple more pickups:

1975 Topps Base Set #6 Mike Marshall - $1.60
1975 Topps Base Set #35 Ron Santo - $2.56

Total spent on binder set: $135.33
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $94.90

[Mike D.]

Purchased:

1975 Topps Baseball - World Series Subset #459-466

$12.08 delivered.




Total spent on binder set: $147.41
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $94.90

[Mike D.]

Starting out tracking the set...9 cards at a time.

1 Hank Aaron 74 HL
2 Lou Brock 74 HL
3 Bob Gibson 74 HL
4 Al Kaline 74 HL
5 Nolan Ryan 74 HL
6 Mike Marshall 74 HL
7 Bosman/Busby/Ryan HL
8 Rogelio Moret
9 Frank Tepedino

#1 Aaron and #9 Tepedino. And thus ends the only time in recorded history these two baseball players were mentioned in the same sentence.



7/660 Cards: 1.1%
Total spent on binder set: $147.41
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $94.90

[Mike D.]

The large lot I bought (and most of the add-ons) are in REALLY nice shape. Part of me loves that, and part of me hates that as I'll probably be forced to make the rest of the cards I pick up at least EXMT to match.

Damn me and my disdain for "fuzzy corners".

[Mike D.]

Cards #10-18:

10 Willie Davis
11 Bill Melton
12 David Clyde
13 Gene Locklear RC
14 Milt Wilcox
15 Jose Cardenal
16 Frank Tanana
17 Dave Concepcion
18 Detroit Tigers CL

After having 7 of the first 9, only three of these are present: Melton, Locklear, and Cardenal.



10/660 Cards: 1.5%
Total spent on binder set: $147.41
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $94.90
Set Checklist

[Mike D.]

To make it easier to track exactly what I'm missing, I'm going to update the checklist page to strike out all the cards I have.

That should make it easier for me to shop for missing cards (and for any of you with 75's to sell or trade to see what I need).

[Mike D.]

Cards 19-27:

19 Jerry Koosman
20 Thurman Munson
21 Rollie Fingers
22 Dave Cash
23 Bill Russell
24 Al Fitzmorris
25 Lee May
26 Dave McNally
27 Ken Reitz


Numbers 24-27 are accounted for, with 19-23 missing.



14/660 Cards: 2.1%
Total spent on binder set: $147.41
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $94.90
Set Checklist

[Mike D.]

Cards 28-36:

28 Tom Murphy
29 Dave Parker
30 Bert Blyleven
31 Dave Raderts
32 Reggie Cleveland
33 Dusty Baker
34 Steve Renko
35 Ron Santo
36 Joe Lovitto

#29, #32, and #33 are missing.



20/660 Cards: 3.0%
Total spent on binder set: $147.41
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $94.90
Set Checklist

[Mike D.]

Numbers 37-45:

37 Dave Freisleben
38 Buddy Bell
39 Andy Thornton
40 Bill Singer
41 Cesar Geronimo
42 Joe Coleman
43 Cleon Jones
44 Pat Dobson
45 Joe Rudi

#41 (Geronimo), #42 (Coleman), #44 (Dobson), #45 (Rudi) are missing.



25/660 Cards: 3.8%
Total spent on binder set: $147.41
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $94.90
Set Checklist

[Mike D.]

Cards 46-54:

46 Danny Ozark
47 Tommy John
48 Freddie Patek
49 Larry Dierker
50 Brooks Robinson
51 Bob Forsch RC
52 Darrell Porter
53 Dave Giusti
54 Eric Soderholm

Only #47 Tommy John and #52 Darrell Porter are here.



27/660 Cards: 4.1%
Total spent on binder set: $147.41
Total Reclaimed: $0.00
Total Spent on Graded: $94.90
Set Checklist