1952 Topps -- Card Gallery

[bobsbbcards]

[jayshum]

I'm beginning to think that Bob's set may be a little nicer than mine, but that's ok.

[smellthegum]

My #18

[BradW]

Two in a row for me.

[LincolnVT]

Nice card.

Originally Posted by BradW

Two in a row for me.

[irv]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Maybe we can set up a "vault" for you in the US to ship your cards to instead of shipping them to Canada. Then you can stop by and pick them up the next time you are in the country, assuming they ever re-open the borders.

That is something I likely should have done a few years ago. I was told that by more than a few members here but I never did follow through. The closest border to me is a 2 hour drive one way so its not exactly, imo, a much better option.

Here's my Johnny Bucha. A card that I've definitely thought of upgrading for a while now.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by irv

That is something I likely should have done a few years ago. I was told that by more than a few members here but I never did follow through. The closest border to me is a 2 hour drive one way so its not exactly, imo, a much better option.

You mean someone had the idea before PWCC actually created one in Oregon to help avoid sales tax?

[jayshum]

Looks like I'm going first second today with Bucha. I was first when I started creating the post.

[irv]

Originally Posted by jayshum

I'm beginning to think that Bob's set may be a little nicer than mine, but that's ok.

I'm thinking the same.

Here's mine.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by irv

I'm thinking the same.

Here's mine.

It looks like most of your set is also nicer than mine, but I already knew that. I'm perfectly happy with what I have since if I spent more on my 52 Topps, I wouldn't have been able to buy some of the other cards in my collection.

[LincolnVT]

Having a complete 52 set in any numeric grade is a huge accomplishment in my opinion.

Originally Posted by jayshum

It looks like most of your set is also nicer than mine, but I already knew that. I'm perfectly happy with what I have since if I spent more on my 52 Topps, I wouldn't have been able to buy some of the other cards in my collection.

[irv]

Originally Posted by jayshum

It looks like most of your set is also nicer than mine, but I already knew that. I'm perfectly happy with what I have since if I spent more on my 52 Topps, I wouldn't have been able to buy some of the other cards in my collection.

Don't forget, (if you knew?) I was given 148 Topps cards to begin with, including my Mantle, Mays and Robinson, so it's not like I began from scratch. I definitely had an advantage over others as I had some equity/value built up before I even began on my own.

Based on the cards I collected outside of those 148, I tried to collect cards that fit the condition of those the best I could. Some are nicer, some are worse, but most are around the 2-4 range with a few 5's here and there thrown in.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by irv

Don't forget, (if you knew?) I was given 148 Topps cards to begin with, including my Mantle, Mays and Robinson, so it's not like I began from scratch. I definitely had an advantage over others as I had some equity/value built up before I even began on my own.

Based on the cards I collected outside of those 148, I tried to collect cards that fit the condition of those the best I could. Some are nicer, some are worse, but most are around the 2-4 range with a few 5's here and there thrown in.

I remember you telling me you got a decent size lot to start your set.

I don't think I have any regrets about any cards I have purchased. I have always looked for cards with decent eye appeal with certain criteria - no rips, pinholes, paper loss or writing (front or back), and no part of another card visible. Many of my cards have creases, corner wear, etc, but I always try to buy a card that I am happy with instead of buying to fill a hole and then planning to upgrade later. That never seems to work out well so once I buy something, I'm usually planning on keeping it.

Lately, I have more regrets about cards I didn't buy because trying to buy them now is going to cost a lot more than it would have when I had the chance before.

[irv]

Originally Posted by jayshum

I remember you telling me you got a decent size lot to start your set.

I don't think I have any regrets about any cards I have purchased. I have always looked for cards with decent eye appeal with certain criteria - no rips, pinholes, paper loss or writing (front or back), and no part of another card visible. Many of my cards have creases, corner wear, etc, but I always try to buy a card that I am happy with instead of buying to fill a hole and then planning to upgrade later. That never seems to work out well so once I buy something, I'm usually planning on keeping it.

Lately, I have more regrets about cards I didn't buy because trying to buy them now is going to cost a lot more than it would have when I had the chance before.

Back in 16, when I began collecting again, I went at a feverish pace collecting as many 52's as I could so centering, etc, wasn't as important to me as it is now.
I regretted that decision not long ago as I wished I had of taken more time to be a bit more choosy, but at the same time, in retrospect, if I had of done that, I likely wouldn't be as far ahead as I currently am and it definitely would have been more expensive then and especially now.

I've upgraded a few cards here and there but for the most part, I have backed way off lately and have mainly focused on hockey cards. With the exchange rate, shipping, duty, etc, it just became too expensive to carry on doing that but I haven't given up entirely.
These are 2 new additions. The Irv Dusak card is one I thought I had but I must have gotten him confused with Erv Palica? My low number run is now officially officially done as I jumped the gun before thinking it was.
The regular Frank House card is also one I didn't have but I do own a Yellow Tiger copy.