1935 Goudey - A "puzzling" set (Let's see some completed puzzles)

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Doug, this is the only Goudey set I have, and this thread was what inspired me to collect it.

I just might inspire me as well...

And I'm the guy who would break out that Ruth...

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

I just might inspire me as well...

And I'm the guy who would break out that Ruth...

Trust me, it's been tough so far not to so I still might. The other 3 were all graded as well, but they were all 1's (maybe there was a 1.5, I forget), so those were easy decisions to break out.

[chlankf]

So does anyone have the ring that was offered in the wrapper?

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

Replying to my own thread because this week I finished my second puzzle. I mentioned in the original post I was S L O W L Y building this set, so this proves that point.

I just finished off puzzle 4 using the six blue cards. This set build is taking even longer than I was planning because these cards have really started going up in price. This was going to be my "bargain" Goudey set, because when I started, many of the common cards could be purchased for $20. Not so anymore. In particular it took me a long time to finish puzzle 4 because the the Ruffing/Malone/Dickey/Lazzeri with the 4D back was so hard to get with a reasonable price. So I finally just overpaid for one so I could finish puzzle 4. Next up is puzzle 1 or puzzle 8/9 with the unique fronts I don't have.

Maybe I'll check in NEXT year with my progress

Here's my latest puzzle:

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[jayshum]

John, congrats on completing another puzzle. You are right about the prices. When I started on the set, prices were like you said, but like everything else last year, they went up considerably. At least you already have your Ruth card.

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

Originally Posted by jayshum

John, congrats on completing another puzzle. You are right about the prices. When I started on the set, prices were like you said, but like everything else last year, they went up considerably. At least you already have your Ruth card.

Thanks Jay!

Every time I review this thread I’m always amazed at how quickly you were able to assemble your master set. Not an easy project!

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by thatkidfromjerrymaguire

Thanks Jay!

Every time I review this thread I’m always amazed at how quickly you were able to assemble your master set. Not an easy project!

I definitely paid more than I wanted to for the last few short prints that I needed, but at that point, I just wanted to complete the set. That's often the case with my sets - the last few cards tend to be higher in price than I would otherwise be willing to pay for them when I am not close to finishing the set.