2016 Post-War Goals

[Robs70sCards]

I bought some cards last week after not buying any all year.

But I did make progress with this buy, finished my 1974 and 1979 Topps sets, down to about 10 cards between the 1976-1977 sets, picked up a few 1973s bringing the total to 2 more cards for the 1973 set (Concepcion & Dwight Evans), and picked up a bunch of high number 71's bringing my total remaining cards to get at 24! Also filled in some 1972 stuff including Hank Aaron and Clemente. I already have complete sets of 1975, 1978 and 1980. I bought a set of Mid-grade 75s last year. Wasn't a big fan of 1975 but once I got them in the binder they've really grown on me.

My goal is to finish the 71s this year but I have some heavy hitters left (Banks/Mays/Clemente/D Baker primarily), and finish out the 12 cards for the 73, 76, & 77 sets, then I'll have every set complete from 1973 to 1980 leaving the 1970 and 1972 as the longer term project. 96.37% complete for 1970-1980.

[kailes2872]

Finish my 54 Topps by getting a PSA 6 Banks. (got it) Finish upgrading my 54 and 55 Topps. Buy 2 of either 55 Bowman, 54 Bowman, or 53 Topps. Continue to upgrade my 53 Bowman color. Buy 53 Bowman B&W.

[albrshbr]

Most of my collecting goals for 2016 are football related, so I'll start a thread over there. My modest goals for post-war baseball are as follows:

- Complete my 1958 Topps set (need only 9 cards, mostly commons)
- Pickup and/or upgrade 5 Baseball HOF Rookie cards
- Pickup 2 additional Mickey Mantle cards
- Attend either the Strongsville or Pittsburgh shows since I will not make it to the National

Let's see if I can keep focused this year.

[paulcarek]

—Finish the 1956 Topps set. I'm up to 278 out of 342, with Mantle being the only big HOFer I need.

—Pick up nice examples of '50 Bowman Feller, '53 Bowman Hodges, '57 Topps F. Robinson and '66 Topps NL Batting Leaders.

[arexcrooke]

I'm looking to
-finish my 1956 Toops Hall of Fame set. Well over halfway done with the only big card left being the Ted Williams. I'm looking for PSA 4-6 with centering and presentation being big for me. Been working on it for about 4 months or so now.
-get to 75% done with 1953 Bowman Color Hall of Fame set. Have 6 now with one being my favorite card I own: Yogi Berra PSA 5 that is very well centered. This is a tough set to find centered.
-Start working on a 1957 Topps Hall of Fame set. Have some of them already but haven't really started as I want to finish the 1956s first
-Buy a PSA 3-4 1953 Bowman Color Mickey Mantle

[albrshbr]

Originally Posted by albrshbr

Most of my collecting goals for 2016 are football related, so I'll start a thread over there. My modest goals for post-war baseball are as follows:

- Complete my 1958 Topps set (need only 9 cards, mostly commons)
- Pickup and/or upgrade 5 Baseball HOF Rookie cards
- Pickup 2 additional Mickey Mantle cards
- Attend either the Strongsville or Pittsburgh shows since I will not make it to the National

Let's see if I can keep focused this year.

I see they are already starting a 2017 thread in pre-war, I thought it would be nice to see how we did over the past year.

My results are mixed, but I'm happy.
- 1958 set, no progress
- Picked up 6 new Baseball HOF Rookie cards
- Only picked up 1 additional Mickey Mantle card
- Did not make it to either of the shows, maybe this year

However, much of my hobby $ this year went into my son's collection. He is now 8 and really getting into collecting, mostly football, basketball, and Pokémon. I can see large portions of my collecting $ going towards collecting with him, and I couldn't be happier.

[Mark70Z]

In regards to cards I'd like to pick up a few high grade cards of Brooks. I have all of his regular issue cards, but not much of anything that is really in great condition w/nice centering.

[pawpawdiv9]

1. Stow away a huge amount of cash to afford more high-end cards.
2. Buy more high-end cards & repeat #1 again.

[CharleyBrown]

1. To go to the 2016 National in AC
2. Pick up a 1951 Bowman Whitey Ford RC that's well centered, has no printer marks, and has nice registration
3. If things work out, pick up a 1951 Bowman Mantle that's well centered, has no printer marks, and has nice registration

[Exhibitman]

Collect more Frank Robinson stuff. He is underrepresented in my collection.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Collect more Frank Robinson stuff. He is underrepresented in my collection.

[ecRich]

Slow but sure with these goals.
1958 Hires Test cards with tabs.
1968 Topps 3D including variations.
Tough/oddball Dodger issues 1958-70's

[rsn1661]

I would love to get the 60 or so cards I need to finish my 71 Topps set as well as a Yaz, Mays and Clemente 69 deckle edge to finish that set.

[HRBAKER]

Pick up at least 2-3 more cards on my march to the set, hopefully a Banks and a Drysdale.

[Kelleys1]

Looking to add at least one of the following from my personal 10 most iconic cards.....
1953 Topps Satchel Paige
1951 Bowman Willie Mays
1968 Topps Nolan Ryan

And pick up a couple more Ted Williams PSA 5 or above for my run.

[Robs70sCards]

Originally Posted by Robs70sCards

2 more cards for the 1973 set (Concepcion & Dwight Evans), and picked up a bunch of high number 71's bringing my total remaining cards to get at 24!

My goal is to finish the 71s this year but I have some heavy hitters left (Banks/Mays/Clemente/D Baker primarily), and finish out the 12 cards for the 73, 76, & 77 sets, then I'll have every set complete from 1973 to 1980 leaving the 1970 and 1972 as the longer term project. 96.37% complete for 1970-1980.

1971-Check!
1972-Check!
1973-Check!
1976-Check!
1977-Check!

Even started 1969 and only need 3 cards for that set.

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by Robs70sCards

1971-Check!
1972-Check!
1973-Check!
1976-Check!
1977-Check!

Even started 1969 and only need 3 cards for that set.

You are really living up to your name!

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