Set Collectors - Report in your progress!

[paulcarek]

Completed:
1952 Bowman
1956 Topps
1964 Topps Giants

Close:
1971 Topps (54 left)
1972 Topps (119 left)

[mikemb]

Just picked up my last 2 (Joel Horlen and Richie Allen) 1966 Topps Rub-Offs to complete my set.

My goal was to complete the set in 5 years, spend about $700 ($600 for the rub-offs and $100 for postage). I also wanted a set with good centering, which I knew would be difficult. I also had none in my collection so I needed all 120.

As they say on those home remodling shows, I went over budget and over the time frame. It took me 7 years and 9 months to complete. My cost was $818 ($694 for the rub-offs and $124 postage). I think one roll of 20 was printed in lesser quantities as certain ones were much harder to find (and more expensive!) I did stick to the centering issue and am very happy with the set.

I had fun doing this and will probably pick another small insert set to do this again,

Mike