1952 Topps Set

Republicaninmass · #1 11-24-2014, 08:45 AM

You can complete the set any day of the week just by purchasing the cards individually on ebay. However, we all collect at our own pace, budget and desire. I am working on a perfectly centered set in "affordable" condition psa 2-4 set. I have only been able to pick up about half the set in close to 5 years. I do have about half the high number run, currently at 42.

As far as the stars go, I probably should have bought the Mantle 5 years ago. You can get a decent looking mantle for under 10k. The rest of the cards, aside from Mathews, are under 1000 if you stick to PSA 3 and under. A Nice Mathews should be under 2k.

1952boyntoncollector · #2 11-24-2014, 09:09 AM

whats nice about buying low grade psas like 20 bucks or less 1952s..is the fact its hard to lose much on the card if resale....when price is close to the slab price or maybe even cheaper....

ALR-bishop · #3 11-24-2014, 09:25 AM

Kevin-- Bob is the one you want to get to know. Best post war collection out there.

63--There a couple of very good prior threads in here on the 52 set, including variations and "The Super Set". There are several 52 set collectors in here

http://net54baseball.com/showthread....ght=Topps+1952
http://net54baseball.com/showthread....ght=Topps+1952
http://net54baseball.com/showthread....ght=Topps+1952\
http://net54baseball.com/showthread....ght=Topps+1952

SMPEP · #4 11-24-2014, 10:38 AM

If you mean a basic set (every card #1-407), many people have completed the set (including many on this board).

If you mean a master set, no. No one has ever completed a master set. Heck, it's not even known how many of the potential 60 glossy, grey back, third series cards even exist today - so it's hard to even know how many cards are in the master set.

And if anyone has a Reiser Grey back for sale or trade ... let me know!

Thanks,
Patrick

KCRfan1 · #5 11-24-2014, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMPEP

If you mean a basic set (every card #1-407), many people have completed the set (including many on this board).

If you mean a master set, no. No one has ever completed a master set. Heck, it's not even known how many of the potential 60 glossy, grey back, third series cards even exist today - so it's hard to even know how many cards are in the master set.

And if anyone has a Reiser Grey back for sale or trade ... let me know!

Thanks,
Patrick

Nobody has ever completed a master set of the '52 Topps? I guess that's possible, but I find it hard to believe. I would have thought that someone on this board would have accomplished this feat. Al B, Ted Z, among others.....

toppcat · #6 11-24-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KCRfan1

Nobody has ever completed a master set of the '52 Topps? I guess that's possible, but I find it hard to believe. I would have thought that someone on this board would have accomplished this feat. Al B, Ted Z, among others.....

Those third series stock variations are what's preventing it for the most part.

52 highs are not scarce at all but they are certainly expensive. My Dodgers team set has all the highs but finding decent looking cards in collector grade was a challengeas there was competition for most of the ones on eBay.

ALR-bishop · #7 11-24-2014, 12:21 PM

The different third series backs are a big impediment. Getting the 2 Mantles, Robinsons and Thompsons is also a bit of a barrier. Another issue is there is not an agreed upon hobby definition of what constitutes a master set. The H&G Super set had 579 cards, but if the type of print defects it includes count towards a master set, it was not "complete" either

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com...scott-auction/

Zach Wheat · #8 11-24-2014, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KCRfan1

Nobody has ever completed a master set of the '52 Topps? I guess that's possible, but I find it hard to believe. I would have thought that someone on this board would have accomplished this feat. Al B, Ted Z, among others.....

Lou,

What Patrick was referring to is the "Super" Master Set. A number of people have completed a Master Set including the run of mid-series gray backs - but no one has completed the mid-series gray backs with glossy fronts.

Patrick was referencing the fact that they are so scarce, we really don't even know how many actually exist. Patrick is probably the closest with glossy fronts - and I am guessing he may be in the teens (out of 60) and has all the mid series gray backs except 1.

Zach Wheat

1963Topps Set · #9 11-24-2014, 04:50 PM

Thanks for the responses and information regarding this historic set. I still have no plans on completing the set, but it will be fun to see how close I can get!

I am talking about the base set of 407 cards. A master set is another dream!

There is a show that I go regular and for years. I have built up a good repor with many of the dealers and get some really amazing deals. This is why I have gotten as far with the 52 Topps as I have.

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