Which set should I complete first?

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

John, given your choices, I would go after '63. You already have the Rose, and that is significant. '65 is a really pretty set...with a nice Cardinals rookie in Carlton! I nearly finished that one a few years back. The only sets I have ever completed were 50s sets. I have since broken those up and sold them, keeping the pieces I really wanted..

For me, the fun of the set building process is in learning the nuances of the set you are building. For example, what are the hidden tough cards? What are the hidden gems? The other fun part is storing them in a binder and filling in the empty slots one at a time. Very satisfying!!

Hats off to you, and I wish you luck. I think about tackling a set again, but I just don't think I ever will again. Those 60s sets are huge, and I just can't spend that much money on high numbers of players from 50-60 years ago that I never heard of. There's usually some decent buys for lots on our BST.

Collect what you love. There is not a wrong way to enjoy this hobby. Do what you love, man!!

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[quitcrab]

1965. Great set. Great color. Great players. I just finished the set and truly loved putting it together. Centering can be tough.
1972 is great too but too many cards ! Lots of commons!!! Good Luck in whatever direction you go in . Scott

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

John, given your choices, I would go after '63. You already have the Rose, and that is significant. '65 is a really pretty set...with a nice Cardinals rookie in Carlton!

Oh! and I forgot I have the Carlton as well! Strangely enough, my card collecting pre-dates me being a Cubs fan, so for some reason that kind of thing never even enters my mind with the cards. I love all vintage equally regardless of team...

[rats60]

I would do the 1965 set first. It shouldn't take that much time. You already have the Mantle and Carlton. Nothing too tough left after that. The 1963 has the short printed mid series cards. You also need Mantle as well as the high number Clemente and Stargell RC. I would go after that next.

[mintacular]

The only / main thing you should consider is absolutely which cards design and players etc do you just absolutely love to death ..... Alsio, the thing with the dark border set at least for me is the recoloring issue and also wear on those edges and corners just look brutal on the eye, for example 63 and 71s look bad when worn whereas 68 or 72 for example the same wear is more forgiving

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by mintacular

...whereas 68 or 72 for example the same wear is more forgiving

‘68 would be a possibility as well; I already have the Ryan and Bench. Not really in love with the set aesthetics as a whole though.




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