Biggest Set Collector's Nemesis

sb1 · #1 12-24-2022, 11:02 AM

I must be the odd man out. I prefer to collect sets and really enjoy chasing the no-namers which are so much harder to find..and make the hunt a challenge.

skelly423 · #2 12-24-2022, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sb1

I must be the odd man out. I prefer to collect sets and really enjoy chasing the no-namers which are so much harder to find..and make the hunt a challenge.

I think most of us love the challenge, it�s what makes set collecting so rewarding. I just happen to think there are a few challenges in the set collecting game that leave people questioning their sanity.

FrankWakefield · #3 12-24-2022, 10:39 PM

I've been wanting a T222 Fatima Jack Lelivelt card for over 20 years... It's easy to get a few of the Fatima cards. Forgetting about cost, just finding one of each seems seldom accomplished.

T206 Southern Leaguers in Old Mill are doable. You just have to throw money at them. The 1952 Topps high numbers are a bit more of a finding challenge, and it takes more money throwing. And with even more money throwing and a fair amount of hunting, I guess a fella could find Hindu backs for all 48 of those T206 southern leaguers.

T207s, I think few of us focus on completing those, because those Broadleaf's cost a bit and there's no accompanying sense of accomplishment by picking up another un-noteworthy player to get a step closer, when there are over 4 dozen such steps. (I know that approximately equates to the 4 dozen southern leaguers in T206, but at least there are some noteworthy players in there, Shaughnessy, Perdue, and Harry Bay come to mind.

DHogan · #4 12-24-2022, 10:55 PM

When I was building my 1967 baseball set. I had a hell of a hard time finding a Don Clendenon card with decent centering.

Steve D · #5 12-25-2022, 12:02 AM

I think the 1966 Topps high-numbers are the toughest. When I was working on my LA Dodgers 1958-1990 team sets, it took me years-longer than any other card before I finally found a Bart Shirley/Grant Jackson RC; it was the last card i needed to finish the run. I'd ask every dealer I saw at card shows (mainly the big Tri-Star Houston shows that drew dealers from throughout the country; along with looking on ebay, and no one had the card. Finally, a dealer from Florida who set up at one of the Houston shows, happened to have one in ex-mt/nr mint and I snagged it.

Steve

riggs336 · #6 12-25-2022, 10:10 AM

All the E sets with Wagner and Cobb. All the R and W sets with Ruth. Anything with Jackson.

Marslife · #7 12-25-2022, 10:41 AM

the Bruce Brown auto driver is impossible to find to complete my T227 Master set :-(

Cliff

Bruce Brown - Miners extra.jpg

CurtisFlood · #8 12-26-2022, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve D

I think the 1966 Topps high-numbers are the toughest. When I was working on my LA Dodgers 1958-1990 team sets, it took me years-longer than any other card before I finally found a Bart Shirley/Grant Jackson RC; it was the last card i needed to finish the run. I'd ask every dealer I saw at card shows (mainly the big Tri-Star Houston shows that drew dealers from throughout the country; along with looking on ebay, and no one had the card. Finally, a dealer from Florida who set up at one of the Houston shows, happened to have one in ex-mt/nr mint and I snagged it.

Steve

The Jackson was hoarded, mainly by a dealer from West Virginia, and another guy. The West Virginia dealer had around 300 of that card at one time. Last time I spoke with him he told me he was down to about 75, so he started selling them when the price was right!

jchcollins · #9 12-27-2022, 08:06 AM

For me it's going to be '67 high numbers. I think those should merit at least an honorable mention alongside '52 Topps - which let's face it, ain't happening for me. I can see '66 being tough as well, but '67 I think takes the cake from the decade if you consider both the Carew and Seaver RC's are north of #534. The Carew at least isn't a SP...

View Poll Results: Biggest set collector's nemesis
1952 Topps High Number commons	22	32.35%
T206 Southern League Old Mill backs	11	16.18%
Other (please specify)	35	51.47%
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