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[ALR-bishop]

Anthony---why 3 67 set ?

[Elberson]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Anthony---why 3 67 set ?

Too many extras lol…….I can’t wait to start……61 or 66 next

[savedfrommyspokes]

Speaking of 1975s, just completed my 75 O Pee Chee set over the weekend.....that completion gives me the 1975 trifecta: I have completed the regular 75 Topps (all PSA graded), the 75 mini set, and now the 75 OPC set. The mini set is mostly raw and the OPC set is all raw.

[Elberson]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

Speaking of 1975s, just completed my 75 O Pee Chee set over the weekend.....that completion gives me the 1975 trifecta: I have completed the regular 75 Topps (all PSA graded), the 75 mini set, and now the 75 OPC set. The mini set is mostly raw and the OPC set is all raw.

How was the opc set? Cards easier to find/hard? 75 was a birth year set for me, so did 2 each reg and mini

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by Elberson

How was the opc set? Cards easier to find/hard? 75 was a birth year set for me, so did 2 each reg and mini

If that is your birth year, by all means you need to build this set. I like to build my sets using lots/near sets, so there are not typically many of these out there with the 75s OPCs. However, there appear to be around 6000+ singles alone on ebay, so in that regard, not too tough to find.

The most challenging part of this set, as with most all OPC sets, is to find centered cards. I still have 60-70 cards from this set that I will look to replace due to centering concerns.

[Elberson]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

If that is your birth year, by all means you need to build this set. I like to build my sets using lots/near sets, so there are not typically many of these out there with the 75s OPCs. However, there appear to be around 6000+ singles alone on ebay, so in that regard, not too tough to find.

The most challenging part of this set, as with most all OPC sets, is to find centered cards. I still have 60-70 cards from this set that I will look to replace due to centering concerns.

I love the Canadian cousins of Topps, one day they should be recognized for being so short printed, I have 78-87 opc sets….so centering sucks but I think they’re so cool…….75 would be fun to do…..so maybe 🤔

[bobsbbcards]

Just finished my 1961 Post Cereal set w/ all 19 variations (welcome home, Jim Lemon from Minneapolis).

Note: I didn't do "hand cut" and "perforated." I'm not cray cray.

[Arsenal83]

Just finished my 77 Topps set in NMMT. Now onto 76 to finish my run of 74-present day.

Anyone have a NMMT 1976 starter set?

[Gorditadogg]

Not sure why, but I decided to go back and fill in some of my mid-grade 52T set. I am a little over half way in number of cards, but only 1 of the big 4.

[lampertb]

I only need 1 card for my mostly-trimmed '33 Goudey set: the green Mel Ott. (If anyone out there has one, preferably with the borders trimmed off, then I'm the man who wants it!)

[Gorditadogg]

A few recent 67T pickups. Less than 100 to go!

[ALR-bishop]

Great looking cards, Al

[Elberson]

I hate 1967 Topps lol………

I’m super close to finishing 1966 topps…….only 16 more left!!!

[Harliduck]

Great 67s Al...that Seaver is super well centered! Don't see that very often...

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by Elberson

I hate 1967 Topps lol………

I’m super close to finishing 1966 topps…….only 16 more left!!!

Well done! 16 is so so close...but can be so far away for 66 & 67! hahaha...it will feel good when done!

[Elberson]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Well done! 16 is so so close...but can be so far away for 66 & 67! hahaha...it will feel good when done!

Good song lol……I’m hoping to be within 10 by the end of the month……I keep setting my eBay budget higher and higher. I picked up the banks 110 and roberts 530 last night…..still I’ll see what pops up next.

[Harliduck]

A long journey is finally complete! Most of these only sporadically show up on Ebay...let alone anywhere else. Even picked up a couple from members here. I have finally completed the 1953-55 Dormand Postcard set!!

I've been submitting to SGC as I acquire, and now need to submit two more. Tonight I FINALLY locked down the last card I needed, ironically not even one of the well known rare cards (Howard, Skowron...)...but Irv Noren...finally got Irv Noren!!!





I'm going to have a custom hanging display case made so I can have them on the wall of my office. I just love the photography, classic era shots. This was by far the longest I've ever worked on a set...over 2 years. Didn't think I would ever finish!!

For the purists, I completed the 41 card checklist. I went after the variations with different photo's poses, but I did not go after the different size and location of the autographs. Way too big of a rabbit hole...

[Kutcher55]

Originally Posted by Gorditadogg

A few recent 67T pickups. Less than 100 to go!

Wow, just wow. That Seaver!

[irv]

With the purchase of Bob Schultz (finally) I am now down to 2 cards remaining to finish my 52 Topps set.
2 tough cards remaining in Wilhelm, and especially Mathews, but I haven't given up hope yet.

[Jwkeen]

Originally Posted by irv

With the purchase of Bob Schultz (finally) I am now down to 2 cards remaining to finish my 52 Topps set.
2 tough cards remaining in Wilhelm, and especially Mathews, but I haven't given up hope yet.

That’s awesome. I know that one has been a long, yet thrilling ride.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by irv

With the purchase of Bob Schultz (finally) I am now down to 2 cards remaining to finish my 52 Topps set.
2 tough cards remaining in Wilhelm, and especially Mathews, but I haven't given up hope yet.

Congrats, Dale. Wilhelm and Mathews are out there but definitely won't be cheap to get (especially getting them to you in Canada). Looking forward to seeing updates when you do get them.

[deweyinthehall]

Just got the last 5 needed to fill my 1966 set from a GM auction - Russ Snyder, Billy Williams, Gary Bell, Tony Oliva and Ron Perransoski.

Probably paid a bit too much for Snyder and Williams, but a EX-EXMINT in GM standards Oliva for $10.50 seems like a steal.

[Elberson]

Congrats on the 66 set…..I’m 4 away and hope to join you soon……..wifey said I better take a break before starting 1961 Topps set lol

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by irv

With the purchase of Bob Schultz (finally) I am now down to 2 cards remaining to finish my 52 Topps set.
2 tough cards remaining in Wilhelm, and especially Mathews, but I haven't given up hope yet.

Congrats Dale!!!

[irv]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Congrats Dale!!!

Thanks, John.

And a big congrats to you as well for completing your Dormand set!

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by irv

With the purchase of Bob Schultz (finally) I am now down to 2 cards remaining to finish my 52 Topps set.
2 tough cards remaining in Wilhelm, and especially Mathews, but I haven't given up hope yet.

Best of luck on adding these last two cards Dale!

[irv]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

Best of luck on adding these last two cards Dale!

Thanks, Larry!

[jiw98]

About a month ago I decided to start a set of 1965 Topps baseball. I only had a few commons to get started, but the first pack of cards that I ever opened was 1965 Topps baseball. My son found a deal at a LCS on a bunch of SP’s and hi numbers along with some of the minor stars and grabbed them so that was the clincher to get me rolling. I have since purchased a few groups of cards and some of the stars. So I’m down to needing 135 cards. I should be able to get that number down a bunch next week at the National.

[Gorditadogg]

Still chipping away at my NMt-y 66T set. I have 511 of 598 now, plus a few variations. Getting closer, but I still might be two years away from being two years away.

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by gorditadogg

still chipping away at my nmt-y 66t set. I have 511 of 598 now, plus a few variations. Getting closer, but i still might be two years away from being two years away.

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[Elberson]

I have a ton of 66’s. send me a list when you can

[JustBradd]

I'm creeping on 70% complete for the PSA Mays Master Set. I'll never get to 100% but I keep chipping away anyways.