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08-27-2013, 05:58 PM
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I have a complete base Topps run from 1970 to present and currently working on 1953! Down to mostly hi numbers .
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08-27-2013, 08:38 PM
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1953
What made you pick 1953 for you first pre 1970 foray ?
Last edited by ALR-bishop; 08-29-2013 at 06:54 AM.
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08-29-2013, 03:05 AM
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Always lived the look of the set and the first vintage card I ever picked up was #213 Ray Scarborough! Also, if was something different than how I usually do sets, when I finish this one I want to take a break for a bit, sell the rest of what does not fit in the main focus if my collection and go back through and make sure everything I have so far is complete!
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08-29-2013, 08:11 AM
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I suppose I count as a completionist, I plan on eventually finishing all the topps main sets. I'm fairly close on the 1970's, finished with 74, 77-83 and really close on 73 and 75-6 Fairly close on 68-72. The rest I've made a decent start but wouldn't say I'm close at all, maybe 20-25% on most of the mid 60's and a bit better on the older sets, maybe as good as half on a couple.
I don't really work at it, if I see a nice card at a good price I'll probably pick it up. And a small lot I can afford is something I'll go for if it's right there. Oddly the way things happen for me is that if I go to a show looking for something in particular I won't find much that I want. But I usually do find some fun stuff. So I usually describe myself as an opportunist collector. Not really completionist, since I seldom make a serious effort at finishing a set(I usually do once I realize I'm within about 10 cards or so) But also not a type collector since I don't limit myself to only one card from a set. I don't really pursue HOF or rookies, or a particular team, or anything although I have preferences. I haven't really found anyone else that collects that way. Steve B Last edited by steve B; 08-29-2013 at 08:12 AM. Reason: fixed typo
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08-30-2013, 07:30 AM
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Completionist
Steve---do you have a sign in your front lawn warning your neighbors about your status
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08-30-2013, 09:22 AM
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No, the random projects and other stuff warns them off. Bicycles, a couple bits of antique lawn furniture waiting for when I can get to the sandblasting place, some wood I need to cut into small boards for wood working.....
Some have urban chic, I have urban hick.  Steve B
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08-30-2013, 07:49 PM
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I guess it can be an advantage to be older. In the early 70's, ( I was in my mid-20's) I completed 48-55 Bowman and 52- up Topps (except for high numbers), Post Cereal 61-63, etc. I did that by reselling my duplicates. I can remember selling extra 58-62 sets through the Trader Speaks for $35/set and making money at that.
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