Five more cards and my '56 Topps set is complete!

scmavl · #1 10-06-2010, 01:11 PM

I'm so close, but I've yet to snag an Aaron or an Aparicio, plus 3 other minor/common cards. The cards are mostly in VG/EX+, however the Mantle is a PSA 1, since that's all I could afford for now.

I just think this set is beautiful and has almost every player in it that I could want (except Musial). The artwork is great and the backs are classic. I originally tried to complete the '52 Topps set until I realized even the commons would break the bank. This is the first vintage set I've tried to build and just got back into cards after a 20 year hiatus. Fun!

3and2 · #2 10-06-2010, 03:23 PM

I like the 2 images that are shown on the '56 topps card. Let us know when you wrap it up.

scmavl · #3 10-08-2010, 09:15 AM

It's complete! Well, it will be when the last cards arrive but I've purchased them all. I actually got a deal on TWO Aaron's and a really nice Aparicio. Can't wait to get it all together.

Doug · #4 10-08-2010, 01:35 PM

Congratulations! It's got to be a great feeling to finish an entire set!!

scmavl · #5 10-08-2010, 02:52 PM

Thanks Doug. Any suggestions on the best place to buy plastic holders for them? I'm about 100 short. I see lots of the "UltraPro" (I think) on ebay. Are those the standard?

Doug · #6 10-08-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scmavl

Thanks Doug. Any suggestions on the best place to buy plastic holders for them? I'm about 100 short. I see lots of the "UltraPro" (I think) on ebay. Are those the standard?

Hopefully this is what you are looking for. It's a lot of 100 Ultra Pro top loaders: http://cgi.ebay.com/Toploaders-Ultra...-/360288212165

cdn_collector · #7 10-08-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scmavl

I just think this set is beautiful and has almost every player in it that I could want (except Musial)

I completely agree. And only wish that Musial had made is Topps debut a few years earlier.

Congrats on completing your set.

Regards,

Richard.