COMPLETE!!! 1959 Topps...My Other Countdown to Completion.

[Big Six]

I'm down to the last 24 cards I need for my 1959 Topps Set. Overall condition of the set is about Ex-Mt to NM....with only a couple exceptions, the set is raw. I've spent a lot of time focusing on centering. Here is what I still need...if you have anything of interest, please let me know...and thanks!

Here's who I still need...

8 Phillies Team
10 Mickey Mantle
30 Nellie Fox
40 Warren Spahn
50 Willie Mays
80 Minnie Minoso
90 Bill Skowron
150 Stan Musial
317 N. L. Hitting Kings (Ashburn, Mays)
380 Hank Aaron
435 Frank Robinson
439 Brooks Robinson
515 Harmon Killebrew
525 Jim Coates
528 Pirates Team
543 Corsair Trio
559 All Star -- Ernie Banks
561 All Star -- Hank Aaron
562 All Star -- Al Kaline
563 All Star -- Willie Mays
564 All Star -- Mickey Mantle

[U240robert]

This is really nice.
I have a few sets I'm working on, '63 topps, '64 Topps
I should post a list it seems to be helpful

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by U240robert

This is really nice.
I have a few sets I'm working on, '63 topps, '64 Topps
I should post a list it seems to be helpful

Thanks! I would encourage you to do the same...there's some great guys on here and seems everyone is willing to help when possible. Good luck on those sets...

[mintacular]

59 is a GREAT set, might start one. Loaded with HOFers, color, vintage look, and pretty affordable. Just wanted to let you know there is a guy on SGC card forum named BBO and this set is the ONLY one he collects. Occasionally he sells extras just thought you might want to contact him. Not sure about his $'s but can't hurt to contact him. BTW-you have to consider '57 set that is the best of the 50s sets IMO

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by mintacular

59 is a GREAT set, might start one. Loaded with HOFers, color, vintage look, and pretty affordable. Just wanted to let you know there is a guy on SGC card forum named BBO and this set is the ONLY one he collects. Occasionally he sells extras just thought you might want to contact him. Not sure about his $'s but can't hurt to contact him. BTW-you have to consider '57 set that is the best of the 50s sets IMO

Hey Patrick...yeah...I've really enjoyed putting this one together...I'm on the verge of landing a Gibby, so I'm getting closer to done! Good luck with your set and enjoy. As for '57, I love that set and will likely try to put together a Dodgers team set...last year in Brooklyn! I'm not on the SGC forum, but will check it out...thanks for the lead...Matt

[jg8422]

Matt,

How has it been collecting the '54 topps set? It looks like a great set to put together. Lots of colorful and beautiful cards. I am thinking PSA 7 or better. Which I am sure will end up being all 7's! Is centering a major issue in the 54 set?

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by jg8422

Matt,

How has it been collecting the '54 topps set? It looks like a great set to put together. Lots of colorful and beautiful cards. I am thinking PSA 7 or better. Which I am sure will end up being all 7's! Is centering a major issue in the 54 set?

I'm enjoying it...completely doable in 7...definitely some tough cards to find in high grade, though...plus I like that there is no mantle...was never a big fan and hate to pay a premium. It's a great set and one I recommend anyone to try...And yes, centering can be a pain...

[Wymers Auction]

Originally Posted by jg8422

Matt,

How has it been collecting the '54 topps set? It looks like a great set to put together. Lots of colorful and beautiful cards. I am thinking PSA 7 or better. Which I am sure will end up being all 7's! Is centering a major issue in the 54 set?

I find centering to be a really big issue on that set especially on the Banks Rookie.