A 1952 Topps complete set. Starting "the" ultimate post war project

[bks14sr]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

Too much quarantine buying for this lately

A bunch of commons/minors, a lower grade Snider, and four PSA 1.5 high numbers. The finish line for the low numbers is easy to see, as I now have more than half of them (with just Pafko and Spahn being the only cards of any relevance left).

But the high numbers. Yup.

The four that I just picked up were barely worth it. If that. I was happy paying what I did for the few slabbed grade 3ish ones a few weeks ago, but this was a little different. Need to slightly reassess this balance of need the card/tough to get/maybe the market for them is still going up that fast/but am I still overpaying.

Whenever I see the occasional Jackie R or Mathews go up, a winning bid hasn't come quite close enough to happening yet. Either the card just isn't nice enough to pay "that" for it, or someone else wanted it more at the moment. That could change at any time, but I'm in no hurry.

The Mantle though.....could anyone feel that comfortable paying current market price for it, with how our economy's future could be at the moment?

Holding on for the ride.

183/407

Regarding the Mantle, i have the same feeling as you. $10k for an A is ridiculous in the current state of the economy. Like all other extras or luxury items, these prices will be affected. I would much rather stay liquid or invest that kind of money elsewhere. I was close to pulling the trigger on a PSA 2 a few months back, but no way I'd consider that now.

[cardsagain74]

For the '52 T experts out there: what's going on with this lot?

There must be some rare variations or something I'm not aware of (to be at $350)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-TOPPS-...A&LH_Auction=1

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

For the '52 T experts out there: what's going on with this lot?

There must be some rare variations or something I'm not aware of (to be at $350)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-TOPPS-...A&LH_Auction=1

If the tiger on the Frank House card is yellow, that would be a rare variation of that card.

[Republicaninmass]

Snagged 2 High's this week. Down to out 14 more...then upgrades

[cardsagain74]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Snagged 2 High's this week. Down to out 14 more...then upgrades

Instead of being down to 14 left, I have about 14 of them

With just Shuba being the highest BV. Hopefully I will land a big one soon so that it's not always feeling like you're right at the starting gate (of such a lengthy venture)

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

Instead of being down to 14 left, I have about 14 of them

With just Shuba being the highest BV. Hopefully I will land a big one soon so that it's not always feeling like you're right at the starting gate (of such a lengthy venture)

Hey but each 1, is a little over 1% closer!

Even with ebay bucks and coupons hi #s are pricey

[jasonc]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

Instead of being down to 14 left, I have about 14 of them

With just Shuba being the highest BV. Hopefully I will land a big one soon so that it's not always feeling like you're right at the starting gate (of such a lengthy venture)

What I have been doing is just keeping an eye on the best deals for the individual high numbers... just being patient. whenever I see one just pull the trigger (I know this was discussed before, and I think it's a good idea)

Also, i know there are some auctions coming up with some lots of 12 to 14 high number cards in them, I think these would be good buys if you can get a good deal on the lot. I know for me personally I need about 90 percent of the high numbers yet, and noticed there is rarely a card that I have in some of these lots.

[Republicaninmass]

Hi Jason, those "auction lots" (including the one for 40 highs) are just about past what each individual card would sell for! I'm not sure what to make of it.


Always try to keep an eye out for well priced ones, but many eyes are on them! Not to mention danman7 or whoever that "sells" the same high numbers each week...to the same buyer with FOUR feedback!

[cardsagain74]

Originally Posted by jasonc

What I have been doing is just keeping an eye on the best deals for the individual high numbers... just being patient. whenever I see one just pull the trigger (I know this was discussed before, and I think it's a good idea)

Also, i know there are some auctions coming up with some lots of 12 to 14 high number cards in them, I think these would be good buys if you can get a good deal on the lot. I know for me personally I need about 90 percent of the high numbers yet, and noticed there is rarely a card that I have in some of these lots.

That's what I've been doing with the high numbers too. Still waiting to snag a bigger name one.

Didn't see those auctions that you're referring to though?

[cardsagain74]

Originally Posted by jasonc

What I have been doing is just keeping an eye on the best deals for the individual high numbers... just being patient. whenever I see one just pull the trigger (I know this was discussed before, and I think it's a good idea)

Congrats on that high number just now. I decided just to go after that lot with Staley and Shantz. They had eluded me.

At this point I'm considering putting up pocket lint from the 1950s and seeing if that one guy bids it up

[cardsagain74]

Ah, I see the tiger closeups in the extra pics now.

Thanks!