Does anyone here collect complete autographed sets? Here's my 1999 MVP set

[Jerry G]

I thought the '58 Topps with the solid background would be very accommodating for signatures. The 58's are also the first set that I actually remember buying off the counter at Al's Confectionary, at the corner of Plymouth and Hodiamont.

When the 1978 Grand Slam card set with player addresses came out, I included an extra card with each mailing, usually a '58 Topps. With this method I acquired 40 '58's. In 2001, I made the crazy decision to get them all autographed. At this point, I am 9 cards shy of complete autographed set and probably as complete as I will get.

[Fluterofd]

Very nice Gerry! Some of the nicest examples of the tough ones I've seen. I especially like the Hodges card.

[parker1b2]

Originally Posted by Jerry G

At this point, I am 9 cards shy of complete autographed set and probably as complete as I will get.

Awesome cards Jerry. Just curious on who are the 9 your missing?

[Jerry G]

Originally Posted by parker1b2

Awesome cards Jerry. Just curious on who are the 9 your missing?

Thanks, Jonathon and Fluterofd. Here are my final nine. As stated earlier, it's a probably as complete as it will ever be.

52 Clemente, Bob (1971)
351 Crandell, Mathews, Aaron, Adcock
421 Howell, Dixie (1960)
183 Jolly, Dave (1963)
287 Jones, Sam (1971)
228 Maas, Duke (1976)
442 Paine, Phil (1978)
410 Wall, Murry (1971)
248 Wehmeier, Herman (1973)

Also, in 1958 Topps put the picture of Bobby Gene Smith of the Cardinals on the card of Bob Smith of the Pirates. So, I figured I should have a card signed by both Mr. Smiths. In the scans above there is the same situation with Milt Bolling. It is the picture of Lou Berberet signed by both players.

[CooperstownExpert]

Just completed the 1986 Topps set now that Doug Flynn signs his card.

The 1985 Topps just needs that darned Virgil father/son card, while the 1987 Fleer is lacking the Aase/Righetti card, and the 1986 Donruss is missing the Rick Camp card.

Any ideas there?

[CooperstownExpert]

The five sets I have are all from 1985, 86, and 87. Because it's mostly the same guys, I sure would like to trade one of the sets for something different, even if it was newer, or older with less percentage of the set signed.

If anyone is interested or has an idea, send me a personal message. Maybe we can work something out.

I also collect HOF signatures. The collection is pretty advanced, but I'm always looking for upgrades.