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[Rich Klein]

And; there are many tricks to this set.

IIRC; the old Baseball Cards magazine had a really good article on this set back in the early days of that magazine

Rich

[J.McMurry]

Oh Rich you're killin me!

What's the "trick"s?
Anyway to get a copy of the article you speak of?

[mintacular]

Like the '71 set, my experience with the '53s is that they are very difficult to obtain without chipping on the edges so if you are condition-senstive keep this fact in mind.

[J.McMurry]

Thanks Pat,
I have been picking up a few mid grade cards, and have noticed that rough-cut edges are very common place. I'm gonna take my time and pick up what I can, mostly in the 5/6 range, SGC only. (although I have a couple of raw ones too) I know I wont complete the set, but I really enjoy the cards.

Speaking of SGC '53's- Is it my imagination or are SGC graded 53's going for more money, on average, than PSA 53's? any possible reason?

[ChiefBenderForever]

I think the set is great, I have always liked it. I have a Willie Mays PSA4 on the way that I won last week to go with these three. I picked up the Paige over 10 years ago, the Robinson 5 years ago, and the Mantle last month from Doug C on this site ! The Mays is one of the few non portrait cards so really excited about getting it, also is a high number which seem to be tougher to get. My Mays was only the 5th PSA4 sold this year so definately not around like the low numbers. I will probably get the Paige graded someday but nice to have it raw also. Have fun picking them up !

[J.McMurry]

Thanks Johnny,

Those 3 cards you posted above are 3 of my favorite portraits,and also 3 examples of why I'll probably never complete the set. E-X-P-E-N-S-I-V-E.

I really like that S. Paige.

[sportsamerica]

I too am slowly working on this set. Looking for a 5 average when complete. I also like the looks of this set as well.