Has a Set Grown on You Over Time?

[Exhibitman]

Oh, i dunno, I think they're pretty great looking cards







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But yeah the OPC backs rock

[GasHouseGang]

I would have to say most of the Bowman cards. I think now they seem so nostalgic that they appeal to me. I always thought the 1954's were especially ugly. But I picked up some that were offered on B/S/T and really started to like them.

[Exhibitman]

I agree with 54 Bowman; 54 Topps just tends to suck all the O2 out of the room for that year, but there are some beautiful cards in that set.

[bobsbbcards]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

But yeah the OPC backs rock

You ain't lyin'.

[scmavl]

I'd say '50 Bowman. I just didn't like the smaller size as compared to '51 Bowman. But after getting a few in hand, and seeing all of the great rookie/early cards of historic players, I'm a fan. And I'd say '49 Bowman as well, but to a lesser degree.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by scmavl

I'd say '50 Bowman. I just didn't like the smaller size as compared to '51 Bowman. But after getting a few in hand, and seeing all of the great rookie/early cards of historic players, I'm a fan. And I'd say '49 Bowman as well, but to a lesser degree.

I would agree with the 1950's Bowman too. They were always too small. But I picked up a few and like the look.

1972 Topps for me. These were my first cards I bought in packs as a kid. I thought they were crazy looking back in the day but now I can appreciate the design especially after a 30+ year career as a commercial artist. They really do capture the look of the wild 70's aesthetic.

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by Wimberleycardcollector

1972 Topps for me. These were my first cards I bought in packs as a kid. I thought they were crazy looking back in the day but now I can appreciate the design especially after a 30+ year career as a commercial artist. They really do capture the look of the wild 70's aesthetic.

Rumor has it Jerry Garcia spent a little time at Topps in 1971, helping them come up with 'next year's' design.

[Harliduck]

Definitely 1958 Topps for me...I've never liked it. At all. In fact the only real 58 Topps I had owned ever were a little stack of Killebrew cards just due to my obsession with the player. Over the years I would see some of the cards and nope...until earlier this year I was able to pick up a SWEET Koufax card for half the value...put it next to a Killebrew...and I was off. I am now at 67% of the set relatively quickly with barely a focus. Picked up a EXNMT Cepeda, got my Aaron, Mays, Ted cards...and I am really enjoying them. The good part is almost 100% of these cards are cards I have never owned, which is pretty rare for me and Post War base cards. I've either have, or had, every set from 1954 up...and have never owned more than a couple 58s.

So I would definitely say this set took a long while to grow on me and now I really like it. If anyone has a decent Mantle they want to part with send me a PM...


I was surprised I didn't hit this post when it was first put up...I would have definitely answered, like others, the 72 Topps set. I did that last in my quest to have all the 70s...and while it was a major pain in the a**, I enjoyed that journey!

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by bobsbbcards

You ain't lyin'.

I did not realize that some are not bilingual.

[bobsbbcards]

Only the first four series had bilingual backs (1-523). Fifth and sixth series are English only (people realized that nobody, not even Canadians, could read French).