July Pickups

[Hammerin'Hank]

Working on my 1964 Topps set.

Only short 81 cards now. Most stars are graded 7 with a few 7.5's and 8's. As you see the PSA 8 Stargell came from Probstien.

I had a really tough time finding a 1964 Willie Stargell in good condition for a fair price.

[39special]

Originally Posted by Hammerin'Hank

Working on my 1964 Topps set.

Only short 81 cards now. Most stars are graded 7 with a few 7.5's and 8's. As you see the PSA 8 Stargell came from Probstien.

I had a really tough time finding a 1964 Willie Stargell in good condition for a fair price.

Great cards Russ.Love the Maris!

[ALR-bishop]

Originally Posted by 39special

Great cards Russ.Love the Maris!

+ 1

[jthorst75]

From much interest in the set posted by Al; I had to get the reprint set myself and there '53 counterparts. I have always found the set to be intriguing, especially with its quirks, and to find a master set or one that has been graded is a treat. (Sorry in advance for all the scans)

[nolemmings]

Interesting how they stay faithful to the 1953 design save for very minor cropping differences, but that they added advertising to the outfield wall of Newhouser's card.

[ALR-bishop]

Great idea matching up the counterparts Jason. Raises the question again, what the 73 set was all about. Why was it created, why those 8 players, and how did they get 3 of 8 wrong ?

[jthorst75]

Thanks Al. I would definitely would like to know more about this set but I'm getting nothing with a Google search. Correct if I am wrong but there are no 1953 Topps cards of McCullough and Furillo? I know there was a Rosen, but not sure why they used Fridley's photo instead? This is what drew me to the set with it's mysteries, and the artwork...or added artwork that is.

[jb67]

Picked up this well-centered Brock rookie from Ebay that arrived today. Always wanted his rookie and finally pulled the trigger.

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Great idea matching up the counterparts Jason. Raises the question again, what the 73 set was all about. Why was it created, why those 8 players, and how did they get 3 of 8 wrong ?

Al, my SCD VBC says the following about this set:

"Some sources say the cards were produced as table favors at a Topps Banquet, while at least one contemporary hobby periodical said they were sold on a test-basis in Brooklyn. It is said only 300 of the sets were made."

IMO, if this set was a test, there likely would have been more than just 300 sets produced, and they likely would have been tested outside of Topps backyard(like other "tests"). Also, if this was a "test", how did Topps incorrectly picture nearly 40% of the players in the set? If it was a test, it was obviously not a successful test.

For me, it is much easier to believe that these sets were quickly (explaining the errors) produced for a 300 person banquet.

Also, if this set was just a test in Brooklyn why did Renatta Gallasso never offer these..... she either created or offered every other reprint set through the mid-80s???

[CxG Voodoo Doll]

Thought this was a sharp BVG graded 5. Great set!

[Hammerin'Hank]

Originally Posted by CxG Voodoo Doll

Thought this was a sharp BVG graded 5. Great set!

Agree.......its one of my favorite sets. Nice Mays, btw.

[autograf]

Bazooka Blony Lucky Penny to go with my insert card

[bnorth]

I hate to buy anything form the seller but I got this one for 1/2 the price I found it for any place else.

[the 'stache]

Just got this beautiful Bob Feller in today. His last Topps card. It looks even better in person. Really nice centering on it, only slightly off to the left.




Oh, how I love the 1956 Topps set.

[brob28]

Bill nice looking Feller! I also love the '56 Topps set, completed mine about 2 years ago. In my opinion, it's one of Topps best sets. Are you working on a set, or just picking up specific cards?

[Hammerin'Hank]

My favorite player.

[jb67]

Very Nice Pick up with the Aaron. Not my favorite player but right up there.

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by Hammerin'Hank

My favorite player.

Nice card! Don't see many 61's this nice. Hank is also my favorite.


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[ALR-bishop]

I have just finished adding cards 375 to 440 in my set in both gray and white, and then was able to add this to the set

[CharleyBrown]

Picked up this guy:



to join this guy:



Not sure which I will keep yet, or if I will keep both

[brob28]

Great stuff guys, love the Brock rookie and 1960 salesman's sample. Here's a few more '62's that arrived yesterday.

[CxG Voodoo Doll]

Originally Posted by CharleyBrown

Picked up this guy:



to join this guy:



Not sure which I will keep yet, or if I will keep both

Beautiful. ..

Just watched 42. Lol

Either 4 sale?