Topps all time basic set.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I would not consider the 1948 Magic Photos as part of a base set collection. I would include the Traded set however if you have included all other Topps Traded sets other than that one.

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

I would not consider the 1948 Magic Photos as part of a base set collection. I would include the Traded set however if you have included all other Topps Traded sets other than that one.

Yeah, that's what I was leaning towards with the magic photos. I already have the standard portion of the '02 traded set, but was unsure of how to approach the SP portion of it.

Basically cards 111-275 were all the prospect cards and regularly printed, while 1-110 were the regular traded/stars cards, and were all short printed at a rate of 1 per pack, almost like inserts. This really pisses me off that Topps would do something as ridiculous as that. You figure at $2-3/pack it would've cost $220-330 to complete the set, assuming you didn't get doubles. Meanwhile, having 3 sets worth of prospects. I find that completely uncalled for on Topps part. Sh*tty cards that should be commons and pretty much worthless all sell anywhere from $1-3. That's why I'm considering not even bothering, because for some reason, I want to treat them more like inserts than standard cards, due to their gimmicky nature..

[bcbgcbrcb]

I agree with you, David, makes no sense to me either. My best guess is that was probably at the height of the insert/low serial number printing craze and Topps was trying to take extra advantage of that.

[vintagetoppsguy]

David,

We have similar goals. I, too, want to do a set run from '52 to present. I currently have complete sets from '74 to present and actively working on '56, '58, '61 and '71 to '73. I also have a '54 set minus 1 card (Hank Aaron RC), but hope to get that very soon. I have several of the traded sets, but not all and I am still up in the air as to include those or not with my set run.

Anyway, BBCE has the 2002 Traded wax boxes for $49 each (breaks down to about $2/pk. They also have jumbo boxes available for $60. I don't know if those provide better odds for the SPs or not? If you buy some, let me know. I may buy a couple of boxes and maybe we can trade dupes.

Good luck with your sets.

David

[D. Broughman]

I collected all the Topps Traded sets from 1974 to 1992 but stopped because of the changes Topps made. I liked the smaller sets from each year. Still have them in binders in my closet.

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

David,

We have similar goals. I, too, want to do a set run from '52 to present. I currently have complete sets from '74 to present and actively working on '56, '58, '61 and '71 to '73. I also have a '54 set minus 1 card (Hank Aaron RC), but hope to get that very soon. I have several of the traded sets, but not all and I am still up in the air as to include those or not with my set run.

Anyway, BBCE has the 2002 Traded wax boxes for $49 each (breaks down to about $2/pk. They also have jumbo boxes available for $60. I don't know if those provide better odds for the SPs or not? If you buy some, let me know. I may buy a couple of boxes and maybe we can trade dupes.

Good luck with your sets.

David

Thanks David. Good to see someone a bit ahead of me, it kinda motivates me a bit and gives me something to shoot for. I don't think I'll be busting any of those boxes. 110 cards at 1 per pack. I'm not sure about the jumbos, but I imagine maybe 2 or 3 per at best. Even if I really put some thought into doing the SP's, it seems too expensive to do it that way.

[darrend505]

I am only about 10 cards shy from 1973 Topps from having a complete run from 1973 to current. My goal as well is to get from 1952 on, though I do not really count the traded set as part of the set itself. Especially the last few years where they make the 3rd series, the update series and pick up after the first 2, I compeltely disagree with that and thus they are not included in my collection.

[ALR-bishop]

I have a run, 1948 and 1951 to 2011. I can understand not including 1948, which is a subset of a larger set, and if it is included why not the 55 and 56 Hocus Focus sets ( I have 56 done but only 10 or so of the 55s).

But, I do think 1951 sets should be included....all 5 of them ( less the 3 unissued Current All Stars...because I don't have them )

I have done the traded sets as well...and the Heritage sets for fun....and those great big Total Baseball sets

And an unopened pack for each year and any variation listed in the SCD Big Book