Question for set collectors.

[BobC]

Been working on a number of sets for years, including the 1927 W560 set. For a while now have only needed a card of Jimmy Foxx to complete my basic player set. However, I actually have two different uncut sheets of the W560 cards, both of them with a Foxx card as part of the uncut sheet.

Do any of you other set collectors out there consider that as a complete set then, or since I typically put my cards in binders, would you want an individual Foxx card that is not part of an uncut sheet to consider the set you have as complete?

Never really thought about it before. Am curious to hear what others think. Thanks.

[53toppscollector]

I would consider an uncut sheet as its own unique item. Once the cards are separated, then they are each individual items (handcut items)

[MikeGarcia]

... For years I've resisted the idiotic temptation to take this to a nearby printers' shop and have them cut it perfectly in order to hold in my hand that fabulous sheet-fresh Buddy Rosar , but guys on here keep talking me out of it.


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,.don't cut it. IMO

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[brianp-beme]

My thought on uncut panels and sheets is...if they made it this far without being sliced up, they deserve to remain so.

Unfortunately as a set collector that would mean seeking out a Foxx some kid tore/scissored out 90 years ago. Such is the collecting life.

Brian

[BobC]

Thanks for the responses so far.

And just so you guys know, I have absolutely no inclination or intention to cut the complete sheets up just to get a single card of Foxx to put in my set binder. I long ago came up with the idea of making colored copies of graded cards I acquired to then put into binders with the rest of the cards in my sets. And I don't have any problem doing the same with this W560 card of Foxx.

My question to all of you is, can I go ahead and check off the Foxx card from my check/want list for this set after all then, since I technically do have the card, just in an uncut sheet form. Or should I continue keeping an eye out for, and eventually acquire a single Foxx card by itself, before truly considering that I've completed my W560 set?

[JollyElm]

Being unfamiliar with the set, were 'all' of these cards hand cut? Or were they issued as individual cards? Either way, your set is complete. It will just be a bit of an annoyance in the back of your mind.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

My thought on uncut panels and sheets is...if they made it this far without being sliced up, they deserve to remain so.

Unfortunately as a set collector that would mean seeking out a Foxx some kid tore/scissored out 90 years ago. Such is the collecting life.

Brian

I stand by my official "I'm a set collector" ruling...time to go and find an individual W560 Foxx. I feel like you would always be annoyed (like I would) that you don't have that card separately.

Brian

[Casey2296]

I vote complete, you just need a Big Ol' Penny Sleeve...

I'd still be on the lookout for a single though.

[cubman1941]

I agree with this solution. I have had a "set" with one of the cards being in an uncut sheet but every time I would look at that "set" the hole created by not having the one card really bothered me so I went ahead and found the card and then considered my set complete. However, there is no right answer just personal preference.

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

I stand by my official "I'm a set collector" ruling...time to go and find an individual W560 Foxx. I feel like you would always be annoyed (like I would) that you don't have that card separately.

Brian

[commishbob]

Not a chance in hell I'd cut up the sheet, even for the Foxx to finish the binder set. Now, whether or not you can say the set is 'finished'... I'd consider it 'complete' but I can see the argument the other way. Interesting question, and I'm interested in what others have to say.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by commishbob

Not a chance in hell I'd cut up the sheet, even for the Foxx to finish the binder set. Now, whether or not you can say the set is 'finished'... I'd consider it 'complete' but I can see the argument the other way. Interesting question, and I'm interested in what others have to say.

Thanks Bob,

You see my dilemma. LOL For whatever reason, I just can't imagine the set as complete in my own mind without having a separate, single Foxx card as well. That is why I thought I'd ask and see what opinions others had. Hopefully more people will weigh in.