August pickups

Tere1071 · #1 08-29-2022, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

There are so many great cards in 53BC. It used to be a more popular set than it is now. Perhaps the lack of rookie cards, or the lack of names on the front, has something to do with it? Also notable omissions of Ted Mays and Jackie, I suppose.

Even going back to the 70s when I worked helping a collector sell singles to set builders at our monthly sports card meeting, far more Topps cards would be sold in comparison to Bowmans. I believe that Bowmans appeal to the "next level" of collecting as I have run across many Topps-only collectors, but never one that only focused on the former.

Even on Net54 the 53 Bowmans don't come up much for discussion or sales. As you stated it may have to do with the fact that it doesn't include the number of superstars that Topps included in their yearly offerings. That 53 Bowman is a very nice SGC 5.

Phil aka Tere1071
upgrading my 1953 Bowman Color set

whiteymet · #2 08-31-2022, 11:20 AM

Just picked up this beauty! Robin Roberts Mascot Dog Food card.

Only 1 has been graded by PSA. Think there may be a graded Beckett or SGC too.

This one is the only autographed copy known .

clydepepper · #3 09-01-2022, 05:55 PM

1962 Topps 18-Mantle-Mays PSA-7 1171.75 Aug 31.jpg

1964 Topps 418- Tops in NL - PSA-6.5 440.03 Aug 31.jpg

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