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jchcollins · #1 09-01-2021, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by commishbob

I decided I'd quit whining about prices and just go out and do what I could to finish off the '67 Topps SPs I needed. I managed to track down five of the seven in reasonable shape at decent (relatively) prices. A couple, Clendenon and Tommy John, are nice samples of tough cards and I got lucky on the eBay auctions. I'm down to Mike Shannon and the Rod Carew rookie. I've got bids in on a few Shannons. Hoping to continue my luck.

Bob, this is good inspiration. My '67 set isn't much yet on the overall - just 113 out of 609, but that is up from about 80 cards total in March.

The SP highs I can see being quite a challenge, but luckily I'm in no hurry. I already have sprinkled in a decent mix of stars to keep me interested!

commishbob · #2 09-01-2021, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jchcollins

Bob, this is good inspiration. My '67 set isn't much yet on the overall - just 113 out of 609, but that is up from about 80 cards total in March.

The SP highs I can see being quite a challenge, but luckily I'm in no hurry. I already have sprinkled in a decent mix of stars to keep me interested!

I've enjoyed the chase for the '67s. More than any other Topps set I've attempted, this one demands patience. Prices for the SPs are all over the map and I've both overpaid and underpaid depending on how elusive individual cards have been. The Colavito, for example, is just a bear to find with decent centering, at least it was for me. And I'm not a 'centering nut' by any means. But my usual rule...no part of another card can show', went out the window with Rocky.

After staring at the last hole in the binder a few weeks ago I tracked down the Carew rookie in raw form from a reputable dealer. I'm happy yo have it and to have put this thing to bed.

Good luck with your '67 quest. I's a wonderful set.

(Yes, there is border on the right side of this card, my scanner just sort of sux.

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jchcollins · #3 09-01-2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by commishbob

The Colavito, for example, is just a bear to find with decent centering, at least it was for me. And I'm not a 'centering nut' by any means. But my usual rule...no part of another card can show', went out the window with Rocky.

Based on what little I've seen, I would have to agree. Several years back before I decided I was working on the set - I briefly had a '67 Colavito. It was still nice enough, but way OC t/b. Should have hung onto that one...

mikemb · #4 09-01-2021, 11:06 AM

Update on my 1963 Topps Peel-Off set is slightly over 50%. Have 26 of the 46. Mostly have commons but a few stars: Mays, Yaz and Brooks.

Interesting about the 1967 set. I completed mine around 1985. The last two cards I needed were #553 Yankees Rookies and the Colavito. Had been looking for a few years. (This was pre-internet).

Finally saw an ad for the Yankees Rookies and sent in my check. In the meantime, went to a large show up at the Meadowlands here in NJ. A dealer had the Colavito! Bought it and he also had the Yankees Rookies card so I bought that too.

Mike

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Vintagevault13 · #5 09-01-2021, 12:40 PM

Nothing too exciting, but I started a 1977 Topps build a couple of months ago. I am at about 85% completion at this point, just waiting on a couple of shipments to have the cards in hand. Pretty much down to the subsets (leaders, record breakers, brothers) and star cards but, thankfully, none of those are too outrageous.

jiw98 · #6 09-02-2021, 05:24 PM

I found a few more cards for my 1961 Topps baseball set. I need just two more to complete it. #575 Banks AS and 576 Maris AS.

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