Post War Set Collectors - Rank Em

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

That might be a whole other thread...what are most set collectors range of condition? I HATE any type of creases...don't mind soft corners...the only miscuts I hate are when another card is showing, although I look for centering when I can. My sets are primarily EX and the slightest crease the card must go. There is a part of me that would like to grade and register a set, like my 66's would be high, but I would rather invest that kind of money into more cards...that's just me.

John, loved the original list and read it with great interest.

72 was the first year I collected so when I sold most of my child hood cards about 20 years ago, I kept my 72's - and all my 80's stuff .

Funny- even though I'm pretty obsessive today, as a kid I don't remember "needing" to complete the sets. In 72 I did end up with most of the cards series 1 thru 5 and about half of series 6.

When I started collecting again about 4 years ago, I spent most of my effort on pre-war cards, but in my spare collecting time I finished up my childhood 72 set.

My preferred grade is right in line with the condition of those 72's that were played with, sorted countless times and ways, and generally enjoyed by a second grader. I don't mind creases or dull corners in fact I almost prefer them since it brings the price down considerably. I do however have a problem with off center cards - it starts to bug me at about 55-45.

In the last few years I've also completed a 73 topps set and a 52 bowman set. Both in "kid-grade" (translated to probably F/G/VG).

I suspect I'll have a go at another post-war set someday soon which is why I appreciate your lists. A lot of good insight there!

Leaning toward 56 topps since I have all the hofers and it is a small set.


Thanks again,

Tony