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[egri]

I reached 254/274 on my signed 1953 Topps project last month, with two more I need in auctions ending soon. Technically there’s a third as well, but it’s part of a large lot of unrelated stuff and I can’t bring myself to go after all that for one card. I’m also starting signed Bowman Red Sox sets from the early 1950s. I’ve done some reading about those teams lately that’s given me a soft spot for them, and gotten good deals on some cards with vintage signatures.

[obcbeatle]

Finished my 54T set today. Well, kinda'. I opted to get 55T Banks & Kaline (2nd year cards) & I already had a 56T Aaron, to fill their slots in the 54T binder. I've never done this before. But there are some sets I just can't afford the HOF RC's. And the 2nd year cards are often WAY less expensive. Anyway, anyone else ever do this? I know some people won't consider the set done, but for me, I think it is :-)

[Natswin2019]

Picked up a few more cards for my 50 bowman set and am now just under 50% complete with 112/252

[jimmer77]

I am struggling with the last 80 cards of my 71 topps set...never thought it would be so tough.

[atawolfe]

Originally Posted by jimmer77

I am struggling with the last 80 cards of my 71 topps set...never thought it would be so tough.

sent you a PM. I have a bunch.

[Jwkeen]

Since finishing my Topps run, I have been getting more into pre war. Have recently finished 33 Goudey and working on 34 Goudey. Also have started on T201, BatterUp, Diamond Stars and 40 Play Ball. Also still need a little bit to finish up my Bowman run; about thirty in 50 Bowman, 68 in 49 Bowman and 28 in 53 Bowman black and white.

[Tere1071]

Continuing to upgrade the 53 Bowman color set to a mostly excellent condition set, some of the stars are vg/ex and will have to remain that way. I am trying to purchase/trade cards from non-eBay sources, but haven't had much luck.

[egri]

Originally Posted by egri

I reached 254/274 on my signed 1953 Topps project last month, with two more I need in auctions ending soon. Technically there’s a third as well, but it’s part of a large lot of unrelated stuff and I can’t bring myself to go after all that for one card. I’m also starting signed Bowman Red Sox sets from the early 1950s. I’ve done some reading about those teams lately that’s given me a soft spot for them, and gotten good deals on some cards with vintage signatures.

I'm up to 260 right now on the Topps. A member here sold me Roy Campanella, which I never thought I'd get with today's prices. I was the underbidder on a couple of auctions in last fall's REA and on eBay a couple months ago that could have gotten me up to 268, but they'll come up again. I posted my progress here: https://net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=300164 . For the Bowmans, I've made some progress, but I've decided to mothball the 1950 and 1952 sets for now and focus on 1951. I picked up the Vern Stephens in February, so the only tough card I still need is Steve O'Neill.

[bks14sr]

52 Topps: 340/407 and 33 red backs/ 1 black back away from low number master set. Buying a few mid grade highs/month. Hoping to buy a Mantle later in the year

54 Topps: 250/250 as of last month, but now in search of a better #250

[DanP]

I just bought the last card for my 1965 set!

I figured I would need something to do over the winter since COVID restrictions meant we weren't going anywhere. Before COVID I didn't have any sets. I now have 1965 and 1970-2020 Topps Baseball, 1970 and 1980-87 Topps Football, 1989 Score Football, and 1988 Fleer Basketball (including stickers).

1965, 1970-1974 were put together the rest were purchased as complete sets. Most sets were from N54 board members.

I may start another set but plan on relaxing until the winter.

N54 was a tremendous help! Thanks, everyone!

[JollyElm]

Holy heck do those binders look fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Frankish]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Holy heck do those binders look fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They really do! Basically my fantasy from when I collected as a kid.

[jiw98]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Holy heck do those binders look fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+1

[vintagebaseball]

After 15 plus years I have completed my 51' Bowman set with picking up the last card I needed the Ford rookie and still one of my all time favorite sets.

[egri]

Originally Posted by egri

I'm up to 260 right now on the Topps. A member here sold me Roy Campanella, which I never thought I'd get with today's prices. I was the underbidder on a couple of auctions in last fall's REA and on eBay a couple months ago that could have gotten me up to 268, but they'll come up again. I posted my progress here: https://net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=300164 . For the Bowmans, I've made some progress, but I've decided to mothball the 1950 and 1952 sets for now and focus on 1951. I picked up the Vern Stephens in February, so the only tough card I still need is Steve O'Neill.

I'm up to 261 with my 1953 Topps project. I picked up Bob Schultz last spring and just never updated my post here.