A 1952 Topps complete set. Starting "the" ultimate post war project

cardsagain74 · #1 05-22-2020, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cesarcap

So John, Which cards do you like more than you expected (say under rated) and I'm not talking value-wise, mean aesthetics-wise. I like the Zernial: That one is really a cool baseball card. I also like Johnny Mize, while it's a bit dark or brown but you can instantly tell that it's Yankee stadium.

And that Jackie Robinson! I used to think his 56 was his best card, but the red background and smile have changed my opinion on this card which I thought was over rated before.

Of the cards above, I love the look of the Billy Martin. The background is a contrast to the somewhat dark feel that much of the set has.

The other one that always stood out to me was Rocky Bridges (I'll have to flip back through and find more). He seems so happy to be taking a classic swing with the light sky in the background. Reminds me of my summer carefree playing days.

cardsagain74 · #2 05-29-2020, 12:02 PM

A slightly important package got here this morning. Looked it over, took a pic. Just held it for a minute. Then straight to the safe deposit box!

Am still in awe

Republicaninmass · #3 05-29-2020, 01:29 PM

Nice one! Sure is a keeper

Jansen, a fan favorite. For years people thought he was signaling the year "52" but in the reverse looking like "25".

Turned out, he has his 7th child, just prior to the photo

cesarcap · #4 05-30-2020, 05:30 PM

Wow that is a nice Mantle. Congrats!

cesarcap · #5 05-31-2020, 07:36 AM

So will you do a PSA set registry? I eventually plan to even if many of the low commons get a 3-4 and high's get a 1.

cardsagain74 · #6 05-31-2020, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cesarcap

So will you do a PSA set registry? I eventually plan to even if many of the low commons get a 3-4 and high's get a 1.

I'm not planning to. Since every single low # common is raw (and many would be grade 2-3), just going to leave them alone.

The registry competition does seem fun. But that would mean effort

cesarcap · #7 05-31-2020, 04:12 PM

I hear you. I will break this up into stages. Grade the highs, HoF's, then maybe do by series.

I also will evaluate buying graded ones versus submitting mine as I like having everything in a binder.

I have a full 67 set and about 200 graded ones. I rarely lug the boxes down to look at the cards: 9 out of 10 times I reach for the binder.

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