March Pickups

[bnorth]

Picked up this 1961 Topps Mickey Mantle. Got it from a friend that mainly collects 61 Topps. He knew it was not real, just could not figure out where it came from. Since I have it in hand now, it is just a home printer counterfeit on way to thick card stock.

[ALR-bishop]

Cool item Zach---apparently one of only 24 . A genuine made to order Mantle

[WillBBC]

Not sure how I missed this--but Frank Robinson is ridiculously affordable Hall-of-Famer to collect.

[darkhorse9]

I picked up one of the most important cards in my collecting life. It has changed the way I collect cards forever.




It's not because it's a great card itself (but it is my hero), but I am a set collector. By getting this card I now have completed the 1958 set. By completing the 1958 set I now have every base set back to 1954.




The reason it changes how I collect is that I have always gone to card shows to pick up bulk quantities of commons for sets. Then I use ebay and dealers for the stars. You can't get bulk quantities of 40's cards at shows. So I may never have to attend a show again. I can get everything on ebay or this site.

Now my focus is on the 1940's and to get a set from every year from that decade. I'm 1/2 done with 1941 Play Ball, completed 1943 MP&Co, About 12 cards away from a Salutation exhibit set (minus the 1939 short prints). I'll soon delve into 1947 Bond Bread and the 1948 and 1949 Bowman.

[Tim Fritz]

Congrats darkhorse9. That's one very impressive accomplishment. I completed the '41 Play Ball set a few months ago and it's one of my favorites. Good luck on your next collecting endeavor.

[gregr2]

Agree with above, very impressive accomplishment!

[groundhog]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

I picked up one of the most important cards in my collecting life. It has changed the way I collect cards forever.




It's not because it's a great card itself (but it is my hero), but I am a set collector. By getting this card I now have completed the 1958 set. By completing the 1958 set I now have every base set back to 1954.




The reason it changes how I collect is that I have always gone to card shows to pick up bulk quantities of commons for sets. Then I use ebay and dealers for the stars. You can't get bulk quantities of 40's cards at shows. So I may never have to attend a show again. I can get everything on ebay or this site.

Now my focus is on the 1940's and to get a set from every year from that decade. I'm 1/2 done with 1941 Play Ball, completed 1943 MP&Co, About 12 cards away from a Salutation exhibit set (minus the 1939 short prints). I'll soon delve into 1947 Bond Bread and the 1948 and 1949 Bowman.

That is great!

[the 'stache]

darkhorse9, that's just awesome! Congratulations.

How I'd love to sit down, and look through your binders one at a time. I could spend a whole day looking through just a few of them.

[Bestdj777]

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

I picked up one of the most important cards in my collecting life. It has changed the way I collect cards forever.




It's not because it's a great card itself (but it is my hero), but I am a set collector. By getting this card I now have completed the 1958 set. By completing the 1958 set I now have every base set back to 1954.




The reason it changes how I collect is that I have always gone to card shows to pick up bulk quantities of commons for sets. Then I use ebay and dealers for the stars. You can't get bulk quantities of 40's cards at shows. So I may never have to attend a show again. I can get everything on ebay or this site.

Now my focus is on the 1940's and to get a set from every year from that decade. I'm 1/2 done with 1941 Play Ball, completed 1943 MP&Co, About 12 cards away from a Salutation exhibit set (minus the 1939 short prints). I'll soon delve into 1947 Bond Bread and the 1948 and 1949 Bowman.

Impressive accomplishment Darkhorse! Why didn't you complete the earlier Topps sets?

Z Wheat

[Harliduck]

Darkhorse....FRICKEN Awesome!! I'm quite a bit behind you but coming up strong...

[darkhorse9]

Originally Posted by Zach Wheat

Impressive accomplishment Darkhorse! Why didn't you complete the earlier Topps sets?

Z Wheat

I will. I have the 1951 Red Back set and the first series of 1953 Topps done. I just wanted to go different and work on the 1940's where the sets are much smaller.

[David W]

Wiffle retail box with Lou Brock. This just came in, I have never seen one before. It also has Yaz, Garvey, Fidrych and Munson.

[vintage954]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

I will. I have the 1951 Red Back set and the first series of 1953 Topps done. I just wanted to go different and work on the 1940's where the sets are much smaller.

Darkhorse...how long did those sets take you to complete? I myself am a set builder and I feel like its been forever. I only do EX or better. What about you?