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clydepepper · #1 05-16-2018, 11:59 AM

Completed 1953 Topps set earlier this year...to go with my '54-'56 sets.

Now working on the first 310 1952 Topps cards...need 16 more.

Jwkeen · #2 05-17-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by clydepepper

Completed 1953 Topps set earlier this year...to go with my '54-'56 sets.

Now working on the first 310 1952 Topps cards...need 16 more.

I completed 53 earlier this year as well. Great set. Love all the mid 50s sets.

jiw98 · #3 05-18-2018, 07:59 PM

I'm down to 12 cards to complete the 55 Bowman Baseball set. I have finally made some progress this spring.
22-68-132[correct version]-179-238-242-246-270-278-302-310-315 are the cards still needed for completion. Looking for grade 5-6 or raw equal.

geosluggo · #4 05-19-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jiw98

I'm down to 17 cards to complete the 55 Bowman Baseball set. I have finally made some progress this spring.
22-68-132[correct version]-179-225-238-242-243-246-270-278-288-297-301-
302-310-315 are the cards still needed for completion. Looking for grade 5-6 or raw equal.

I'm considering '55 Bowman for my next project. How tough is it? I'm a raw midgrade collector.

Jwkeen · #5 05-20-2018, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by geosluggo

I'm considering '55 Bowman for my next project. How tough is it? I'm a raw midgrade collector.

I found it to be of about the same difficulty of other sets of same time period. Not any really tough series, but some of the umpire cards are a little of a challenge.

kailes2872 · #6 05-21-2018, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by geosluggo

I'm considering '55 Bowman for my next project. How tough is it? I'm a raw midgrade collector.

Reminded me a bit of '62 with the wood grain borders - so if you are looking for 8+ type quality, the struggle is real. I also found centering to be a hit and miss. If you collect card by card, it is a tad of a challenge putting out big dollars for umpire high numbers. But, if you want a solid mid-grade set and centering doesn't drive you OCD, there are plenty of opportunities to buy the whole thing for 2 grand or piece it together for north of that.

jiw98 · #7 05-24-2018, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by geosluggo

I'm considering '55 Bowman for my next project. How tough is it? I'm a raw midgrade collector.

I agree with a previous post about the umpires. Some of them can be difficult depending on the condition. The set has been a lot of fun so far and I am looking forward to completing it. Enjoy the hunt if you decide to go for it.
I do have some extras available.

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