New Diamond Stars Collector

[Big Six]

I've been spending a lot of time (and $) on my 1954 Topps project and I've also started trying to wrap up what little I have left of my 1959 Topps project, too. Not to be forgotten, been pecking away at my Diamond Stars project and here's what I have so far...just picked up two more which I'll post next week when they're in hand!

[Big Six]

still need 94...

[36GoudeyMan]

You're doing a great job building this set in very respectable grades... once you get down past a 7, the cards turn quite reasonable in prices, even the stars and hi #s, and certain low #s as well... when you're done, epecially getting the Left Grove #1 card, you'll have an enormously pleasing and respectable set... good luck!!!

Welcome to the board. This is a great place and everyone has always been helpful to me. In my opinion Carl Hubbell's best looking card is his Diamond Stars issue.

Tony Turner

[vintagecpa]

I always thought the set was amazing, but never started it because it didn't have Ruth or Gehrig. In today's economy, maybe that isn't such a bad thing. Maybe this will be my next set I start (and never finish as usual).

[WWGjohn]

You might want to check out Old Cardboard magazine, Issue #17, Fall 2008. I wrote a lengthy article on this set that you might find useful as a reference. Also be sure to look at the checklist of cards from this set on the Old Cardboard web site.

John

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by canadiangoudeyjohn

You might want to check out Old Cardboard magazine, Issue #17, Fall 2008. I wrote a lengthy article on this set that you might find useful as a reference. Also be sure to look at the checklist of cards from this set on the Old Cardboard web site.

John

Thanks John...any idea where I can get a back copy??? I'd love to read the article...

[ethicsprof]

beautiful collection.

all the best,
barry

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by 36GoudeyMan

You're doing a great job building this set in very respectable grades... once you get down past a 7, the cards turn quite reasonable in prices, even the stars and hi #s, and certain low #s as well... when you're done, epecially getting the Left Grove #1 card, you'll have an enormously pleasing and respectable set... good luck!!!

Thanks GoudeyMan...I'm focused on centering more than anything else. Bought my first PSA 5 this morning but it's nicely centered and cheap compared to the same card in a 6. They just don't make cards anything like this anymore...

[Big Ben]

Originally Posted by Big Six

Thanks GoudeyMan...I'm focused on centering more than anything else. Bought my first PSA 5 this morning but it's nicely centered and cheap compared to the same card in a 6. They just don't make cards anything like this anymore...

I agree and also love the artwork. One of my favorite cards from the Diamond Card set is the Luke Appling card.

Good luck compiling your set.

[Big Six]

I really wanted this set to be all PSA 6 and above, but this 5 is nicely centered and has a crisp image...and at half the cost of an off-center 6, just fine for my set.

[jbl79]

You have great looking cards! Always loved the Diamond Stars set especially the Foxx card in his catching pose.

[lloydchristmas]

Thanks for taking the time to post your progress!

I'm inspired to start a new set possibly now.

[Big Six]

Just picked up another Hall of Famer...just love the pose and color on this one...

[Big Six]

@zljones - Good luck with your Hall of Fame subset...some great shots in the set and it's kind of nice not having to deal with a Ruth and/or Gehrig to be honest...

@jbl70 - this set has some great poses...I'm dying to add the Simmons, Lloyd Waner and Bill Terry cards next...

@lloydchristmas - if you go after this set, just know that a lot of the these cards are found off center...it's better to go in a lower grade and get centered copies imho...whatever you decide, enjoy!

[Big Six]

The original Hammerin' Hank...