Building a raw 1959 Topps Newbie ?

[journeyto407]

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!

[ALR-bishop]

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



Sauer and Porterfield variants



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



Odds and ends







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

[journeyto407]

Awesome - thanks so much!