Starting a 1953 Glendale Tigers Set-any advice?

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by pclpads

The set isn't necessarily rare or scarce, as they are out there. That said, cards don't come up that often. In short, if you see one that's decent, buy it, even fillers. You'll need lots of patience to do a set and lots of $ in better grades. Most of what you'll find are collector grade with stains, soft corners and creases. If you are looking to do a set in 6 or better, it will set you back and take a long time. The Houtteman is super tough. Good Luck!

Well said, although I would certainly consider it scarce.

Best of luck,

Larry

[Gmrson]

Originally Posted by ls7plus

Well said, although I would certainly consider it scarce.

Best of luck,

Larry

Thanks! That made me think of a discussion my collecting friends and I had years ago about how there should be a "ranking" system like mint, nr-mt, ex-mt for rare, scarce, tough, difficult, etc. Glendales are scarce, or maybe tough? Funny thing is, I saw probably about 15 at the National last year but could not find 1 of the 40 or so 2011 Topps Heritage Baseball Bucks for my set. At 3-4 per case those are definatly tough!

[insidethewrapper]

Here's your chance to get started. His #1 auction ended last night with 2 glendales going for under $100 each. Here's is auction # 2 with 2 more glendales. http://www.jvscauctions.com/catalog.aspx Good luck.

[Gmrson]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

Here's your chance to get started. His #1 auction ended last night with 2 glendales going for under $100 each. Here's is auction # 2 with 2 more glendales. http://www.jvscauctions.com/catalog.aspx Good luck.

Thanks Mike! I was watching those, but have two I hope to close the deal for in a few days. I wish I had the extra fundage to bid last night. Those were really nice cards! Thanks again for the update!

Nice cards...I can't tell if Madison had gray teeth or someone got creative!?

[pclpads]

Joe's #2 auction - current - has a couple more.

[Gmrson]

Originally Posted by pclpads

Joe's #2 auction - current - has a couple more.

Thanks! Those are nice cards. I should have my first 2 purchased this weekend, but hopefully I can get one of those in the auction as well.

[toppcat]

I always thought these were real nice cards. Rodeo Meats too, Wilson's-I guess meat card art hit a peak in the mid 50's!

Anyone know who produced any of these sets? Was it Topps, Bowman or just some ad agency (which is how Bowman did things of course).