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[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by irv

Very nice, Chris.

Since I haven't updated this thread in a while (just monthly pickup posts) within the past few months, including just 4 days ago, I have managed to pick up these highs which now brings my number down to 22 remaining. (all highs)

I honestly never thought I'd be able to grab these cards in such a short period, but I guess I got lucky for the most part?

Great looking high numbers Dale, congrats on getting to 385/ 22 to go. I think you are catching the market at the right time and once you get as close as you are on this set, the completion bug bites and suddenly you end up pushing harder for completion.

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

Great looking high numbers Dale, congrats on getting to 385/ 22 to go. I think you are catching the market at the right time and once you get as close as you are on this set, the completion bug bites and suddenly you end up pushing harder for completion.

agreed...those are some AWESOME 52 highs...well done!

I always fall to the "pushing harder" for completion... Really trying to stay patient as I close down some 50's sets...but it's not working well...haha

[Harliduck]

Thanks to a fellow net54 member I finally closed out the last card I needed for my 55 Topps set. I've had the set before, sold it to fund something else...saw the prices JUMP...now have it again and will be keeping it...

Last card should have been one of the first cards, I try not to save the Mantles or card like this for last...but so it goes sometimes. Stoked to have the Clemente back into my collection! (thanks Chris!)

[irv]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

Great looking high numbers Dale, congrats on getting to 385/ 22 to go. I think you are catching the market at the right time and once you get as close as you are on this set, the completion bug bites and suddenly you end up pushing harder for completion.

Originally Posted by Harliduck

agreed...those are some AWESOME 52 highs...well done!

I always fall to the "pushing harder" for completion... Really trying to stay patient as I close down some 50's sets...but it's not working well...haha

Thanks guys!

[Cmvorce]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Thanks to a fellow net54 member I finally closed out the last card I needed for my 55 Topps set. I've had the set before, sold it to fund something else...saw the prices JUMP...now have it again and will be keeping it...

Last card should have been one of the first cards, I try not to save the Mantles or card like this for last...but so it goes sometimes. Stoked to have the Clemente back into my collection! (thanks Chris!)

Congrats on completing 55. I can’t wait to do that someday. That Clemente is one of my alltime favorite rookies.

[butchie_t]

With the card below, I am one card away from completing my 1977 Topps Set.

And that card is Gaylord Perry. Mr. Perry is on his way to my waiting hands and should be here by the end of the week!
WOOT!!!!

659/660 with 660 on its way.

[Bigdaddy]

It's been a slow couple of months since the last update, but at least I'm going in the right direction on these few sets. I have added a 1959 Fleer Ted Williams set to the chase as I was able to pick up about half the set at the LCS.

T206 Southern Leaguers, Virginia League - holding steady at 10/12 and needing to 'Shag' a 'Hooker' to finish this one
1952 Topps Low Numbers - 277/310, making good progress approaching 310. Why couldn't Mick have been a low number? - at least I'd have a puncher's chance.
1954 Bowman - 170/224
1959 Fleer Ted Williams - 54/80 - nice set seeing it all together
1964 Topps Giants auto'd - 57/60, still needing Clemente, Farrell and Mays
1964 Topps - 553/585, the 6th series seems to be tougher than the 7th series

[butchie_t]

1977 Topps Baseball Set is now completed. Gaylord Perry arrived today and is sitting comfortably with the rest of his 77 yearly cohorts.

Onto 1980, 1972 and 1973 Topps Baseball set quests. Not necessarily in that order of completion at this point in time.