1955 set advice needed

[Vintagevault13]

I have read the great advice given on a couple of recent threads in which someone is trying to decide between two sets from different years. I am looking forwarding to getting similar advice, but my dilemma is a little different. Let me explain. My goal is to have a complete set from each decade (50's - present). I am not doing this with investment in mind. Rather, I want sets that truly represent the decade. I have decided to collect the "5" years (1955, 1965, 1975 and so on due to my ever-worsening OCD, lol). In addition, the 10-year intervals seem to show the transition of stars, uniforms, etc. I have 1975 - current and about 1/2 of the 1965 set. I love the 65 and 75 sets because, besides being great sets, they have a look that embodies their respective decades IMO. This brings me to 1955. I am looking to start the set and always planned on collecting Topps. Now that I am at this point, however, I am not so sure. The Bowman "color TV" set screams 1950's to me. In addition, the inclusion of the Mantle card makes it attractive. I know the set is not generally well-regarded and should be less expensive than the Topps. I also love the 55 Topps and feel as if they are the best-looking Topps set of the 50's. Please share your thoughts and keep in mind that the 1955 set I collect will consist of mid-grade, raw cards.

Thanks in advance for sharing your opinions and knowledge.


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