Mike D's 1976 Topps Binder Project

[Mike D.]

Received a box from fellow board member Collectorsince62 today. 112 cards that I was either missing or was looking to upgrade, plus a traded set, for $40 delivered.

A great deal and a great addition to my project....should keep me busy for a while.

Thank you Collectorsince62!

Total spent on binder set: $267.85

Total spent on graded: $47.37

Total recaptured via sales: $1.99

I'll be picking away at this lot for DAYS!

[Mike D.]

The first six cards in the stack, all upgrades over existing cards:



It's a nice start...although I'm starting to notice that every time I go through the binder, I find more cards I wouldn't mind upgrading.

[Mike D.]

Sold a fairly rough shape Mike Schmidt #480 on eBay for $1.99 w/ free shipping.

Recouping my investment big time here!

Total spent on binder set: $267.85

Total spent on graded: $47.37

Total recaptured via sales: $3.98

[Mike D.]

6 more upgrades:



I also had six that replaced missing ones, but forgot to take a picture. The lot included Luis Tiant, Rich Gossage, and card #193 Leaders (with Carew).

[Mike D.]

As I mentioned, along with the upgrades and missing cards that just arrived was a 1976 Topps Traded set.

This was Topps 2nd traded set, after '74 (not sure why they didn't do one in '75).

44 cards, numbered to coincide with with the players regular Topps card, but with a "T" added. An interesting approach.

Here they all are:

[Mike D.]

A few more lots of gap-filling cards...formerly missing from my set!

[Mike D.]

A few upgrades: