Mike D's 1976 Topps Binder Project

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by wdwfan

Looks like you're moving right along. Congrats.

I bought my first lot of 1975s this week. Got a lot of a little over 400 for $65 shipped. I know it has Aaron, Yaz, Bench and a few other HOFers/stars. So not a bad lot at all, and not a bad price for Ex-Mt to NM cards.

Once I get them in, and I buy a couple other lots, I'll start a thread. I also have to buy a notebook and pages. So once I get all that done, I'll start the thread and go about like you did.

I really enjoyed following along.

Glad you're enjoying the ride...it's been a lot of fun!

That's awesome that you've picked up some 1975's - that's a pretty set. Sounds like a good value lot you picked up, and I look forward to your thread.

When I eventually finish up the 76 Topps, I'm not sure if I go backwards to '75 or forward to '77.

[Mike D.]

A few more upgrades:

[Rickyy]

wow you're picking up some nice cards there...as we who collect 70's cards..the 76 ones were very hard to find nicely centered.

Ricky Y

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by Rickyy

wow you're picking up some nice cards there...as we who collect 70's cards..the 76 ones were very hard to find nicely centered.

Ricky Y

Thanks Ricky...the centering is pretty challenging, to the point where in some cases I'm just going to have to ignore it. Amazing how bad quality control was back then.

Guess a monopoly isn't that good for the consumer.

[Mike D.]

One more upgrade batch:

[Mike D.]

A few more formerly missing cards added:

[Mike D.]

An update on where things stand:

17 cards missing

26 upgrade candidates

Next step is to pick away at the missing cards, maybe sell off my dups to help finance the purchases. Some of it won't be cheap....Nolan Ryan and 2 Hank Aaron cards are among those 43, so it won't always be cheap and easy.

[Mike D.]

Good idea, Rick...I’ll work on that this week!

[Mike D.]

Picked up today:

1976 Topps Nolan Ryan #330 PSA 8 - $56.71



Total spent on binder set: $267.85

Total spent on graded: $104.08

Total recaptured via sales: $3.98