My 1956 Topps Project

Eric72 · #1 12-11-2019, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tschock

I'd recommend getting the Mantle first or at least early, if you don't already have it. That way if things go south or you get bored or stop for whatever reason, you have the Mantle. Also it makes the ride a little smoother (and easier?) without that constant nagging of "I still need to get the Mantle" as your gathering the rest of the cards.

As luck would have it, I actually got the Mantle first. I picked up this SGC 55/4.5 from Huggins & Scott in 2016. Having the Mantle already made the decision to build this set a fairly easy one.

1963Topps Set · #2 12-11-2019, 08:51 PM

What about the checklist cards? There are two and I found them VERY easy to get and VERY affordable.

I actually completed this set on March 8, 2009 when I added Phil Rizzuto. Good luck on your quest, this is my favorite set.

mikemb · #3 12-12-2019, 10:16 AM

I've been working on the set for over a year now.

Have the basic set. Need 5 team card variations, one other variation, both checklist cards and the contest card. Condition is Excellent+.

Love the set. As has been said, great selection of players and it displays nicely in the binder.

Enjoy the chase! Keep us posted.

Mike

Eric72 · #4 12-14-2019, 10:24 AM

In mid-November, I made the decision to start building this set. Having just two cards at that point, I chose to keep things simple at first. The Phillies team set consists of 21 cards, one of which I already had. Plus, I'm a lifelong Phillies fan. So, I set out to complete that mini-project.

Naturally, I looked on the BST. Before long, I found '56 Topps commons being offered by Bocabirdman (hi, Mike) at a great price. So, I scooped up 7 Phillies cards for my first purchase. The first one is pictured in this post. I'll get the others up today or tomorrow.

Have a great weekend, everyone.

1963Topps Set · #5 12-14-2019, 04:49 PM

What contest card goes with this set? Scan please?

Bocabirdman · #6 12-14-2019, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963Topps Set

What contest card goes with this set? Scan please?

I think there are two. Here is one...

Bazooka.jpg

1963Topps Set · #7 12-14-2019, 07:00 PM

That is from the 1957 Topps set. May 25, 1957 was a Saturday.

mikemb · #8 12-14-2019, 07:22 PM

I think this is the other.

Mike

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