My Countdown To Completion - 60 Years Of Baseball Cards

tcjsavannah · #1 07-22-2012, 04:21 PM

Thanks for the good advice. When I was clearing through my closet and my current collection I saw about three or four unfinished projects as it is.. I think it'll be tough but I'm ready!

rsdill2 · #2 07-23-2012, 10:24 AM

very nice collection. I like how you've labeled the spines of the binders...just for my own curiosity - is that an actual card on the spine? Or did you print out a scan of a card?

darkhorse9 · #3 07-23-2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsdill2

very nice collection. I like how you've labeled the spines of the binders...just for my own curiosity - is that an actual card on the spine? Or did you print out a scan of a card?

From 1957 to today those are actual cards (duplicates of what's in the set. Each one has a Hall Of Famer or superstar player so I needed an extra card each year. I didn't duplicate a player in any year.

From 1956 backwards I use reprints or insert cards since the originals don't fit on the spine. I try and get one that doesn't have gold embossing or anything like that. As close to the original on the front as possible.

I know...the whole thing sounds OCD, but isn't that why we got into the hobby?

Volod · #4 07-24-2012, 06:00 AM

"I know...the whole thing sounds OCD, but isn't that why we got into the hobby?"

Darkhorse - Of course, you are right - we're all O-C to some extent, or we wouldn't be in the hobby. It's just that oc slobs like me envy the care and dedication that you obviously bring to the task.

cdn_collector · #5 07-24-2012, 08:43 PM

Man, that's awesome. I'd love to have a couple shelves in my 'office' just stacked with binders...pick any of the last 60 years of baseball and re-live it just like that.

As somebody who has exactly zero complete sets, to get from here to there seems like one daunting task (even in small steps)!

For those of you that have (or are building) huge runs of Topps sets, what's your stance on building a set vs. buying it? I have to think that in some cases, it's easier and cheaper just to buy a complete set. Am curious to hear people's opinions on either approach.

Again, awesome. Congrats & kudos to the many of you that have assembled such impressive runs of cards.

Regards,

Richard.

Volod · #6 07-25-2012, 10:37 AM

My feeling is that it would be difficult to enjoy and/or appreciate a large set that was purchased complete, as it would be simply an expensive possession sitting on a shelf. On the other hand, the essence of the collecting hobby is the care and dedication required to find individual cards, not to mention the satisfaction gained from making wise purchases and bargain hunting. As the sage observed, the reward is not as much in ownership as in the pursuit.

darkhorse9 · #7 07-25-2012, 02:44 PM

I would whole-heartedly agree with assembling a set individually. It gave me so much more satisfaction that way.

Usually I will buy a large grouping of commons from one dealer (usually at a show) to get a good rate and a good start and then begin the task of adding the missing cards. Going to a show and wandering around for an hour finding the best possible price for a 1961 Mickey Mantle is actually a lot of fun. You also learn to appreciate some of the common cards much more when they become a quest.

BTW. I took another step towards completing my 1961 set today. I got a Earl Battey All-Star card for my high numbers.

A few more are in the mail and on their way. I am down to 15 cards needed

568 Skowron AS
569 Herrera AS
571 Mazeroski AS
572 B Robinson AS
573 Boyer AS
575 Banks AS
576 Maris AS
577 Aaron AS
578 Mantle AS
579 Mays AS
580 Kaline AS
581 F Robinson AS
584 Perry AS
586 Ford AS
589 Spahn AS

Looking for bargains for them slows the search down, but once I do I'll have a complete run back to 1960.

ALR-bishop · #8 07-23-2012, 12:42 PM

Doug---you're working on his collection ?

Darkhorse---an ambitious and worthy project and much progress.

Hot Springs Bathers · #9 07-23-2012, 08:57 PM

Darkhorse- Well done! I always appreciate it when someone has their collection in a form that they can enjoy. Sad to say mine is currently a mess!!

Just ask my saintly wife????? I'd actually rather that you didn't at this time.

7nohitter · #10 07-26-2012, 04:00 PM

Darkhorse...

What an incredible task/goal!

Currently I'm working on the '57 set....are you up for trades?

LMK via PM.

Andrew Miller

darkhorse9 · #11 10-27-2012, 08:47 AM

It took some time, but I have finally completed my 1961 set with the card below.

I am now on to trying to complete the 1959 set. I'll be hitting the November show in Chicago for that one. Wish me luck

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