[BillP]

Originally Posted by blackandgold

Hello all,
After a 30+ year slog, I recently finished my 1967 set. I started out in the early 80's with one card, #600 Brooks Robinson (not sure how it was just that card), and then saw an article in BHN about how nice the set was, so I decided to work on it.

I bought some common lots, made some trades through the mail, and bought a few at local shows, but it was very slow going. I got the Mantle about a year and a half ago to fill out 1 - 533, but still only had a few of the high numbers. I picked up a few here and there, but it seemed like I was never going to make it.

Then, a few tremendous members here helped me out big time! I need to thank:
Robert (rsdill2) - 3 cards
Pat (mintacular) - 4 cards
Todd (bbcard1) - 29 cards

Long story short, this summer, I found myself needing just one card. You guessed it, Mr. Seaver. Well, after losing tons of auctions, and striking out on the BST, lady luck finally looked my way.

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It was a great feeling to get that package and finally put this one to bed.

I just want to say, this board, and it's members are great. The wealth of information that I found on here regarding the high numbers in this set was a tremendous help.

Well done. When I got back in the hobby after college, first set I wanted to collect. This was early 80's. Had quite a few of these as a kid in mass. but never the high numbers. Now my thoughts on this set are: 1) 1-533 are not hard to find. 2) that 2x sp group of 11 or 13 cards of which seaver is 1 is very tough in high grade. 3) 13 high's are real easy. and 4) great set and backs with full stats. Enjoy again. Favorite cards from this set: 1) 580 colavito, 2) 528 petrocelli, 3) yaz. wished they would have been more creative with the mantle card.