Is It Worth Completing A 1960 Leaf Set?

[darkhorse9]

I am a full on set collector for anything post-war. I have completed a 1960 78Leaf high grade low numbered set (1-72,), but I'm really wondering if completing the second series would be worth anywhere near the needed investment.

The second series is almost entirely madd up of Commons, yet you can never find a good condition high number for under $25 (usually more). That means at least $2,000 into the set. With no real rookies and the only stars being Sparky Anderson,Orland Cepeds and Jim Bunning I don't see people clamoring for the set.

I'm a completist and that hole in my collection just hits me, but I need someone to motivate me to take them next step or just stop at the low numbers

[isiahfan]

I am the same as you...I had a low series set for 25 years?...finally let it go last year as I felt both series were VERY low on star/RC power....i.e., don't have a lot of drivers to maintain/increase in value with the exception of scarcity of the higher series and HTF in good condition. I would sell your one series and invest in something more fun...maybe a 64 Fleer set?

[G1911]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

I am a full on set collector

If you are a full on set collector, and you feel it is a whole in your collection and you like the set, then it doesn't matter that the players aren't big names and might not be worth much fiscal gain in the future.

If you are an investor, skip the Leafs.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by G1911

If you are a full on set collector, and you feel it is a whole in your collection and you like the set, then it doesn't matter that the players aren't big names and might not be worth much fiscal gain in the future.

If you are an investor, skip the Leafs.

well said

[ALR-bishop]

I have done the set and like it. I ended up with one unopened pack from each series. Besides the Lawrence/Grant variation there are 3 variants of the Hal Smith Cardinals card, 4 if you count the the prototype card. The Smith variants and the 8 “big portrait” prototypes are pretty pricy.

I wanted the packs because of their unique marbles rather than gum

But agree it would not seem to be a great investment set

[ALR-bishop]

Some 1960 Leaf

[Harliduck]

Cool stuff Al...

I've debated this set many times over...and have passed. But the debate continues as I run out of Post War sets I'm interested in. I have never owned a 1960 Leaf, not one common. I plan on picking a couple up...see if they speak to me...lol. But for right now I just can't find the interest due to the high numbers. I can say this...if I change my mind, much like your self debate...I WILL have to complete the entire set. It's why I can't get into the 52 Topps...my OCD will not allow anything uncomplete.