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

[ALR-bishop]

A significant accomplishment. Wonder how many full sets are out there

[LincolnVT]

Great question, I was wondering the same thing. I have seen a lot of partial sets and 1952 large groups out there, but it is rare to see a complete 407 / 407 available for sale or trade.

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

A significant accomplishment. Wonder how many full sets are out there

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

A significant accomplishment. Wonder how many full sets are out there

While there are 26 407 card sets currently showing as complete on PSA's regular set registry, my guess is the total number of complete 407 card sets (raw, graded, both) is 10 to 15 times what shows on the registry, or 300-400 total.

There have been multiple threads discussing the populations of high number cards (both raw and graded), so based on estimates in those threads, 300-400 total sets seems inline.

Of course for Al, a "full set" includes all possible variations plus the regular 407 card set....my estimate of the number of "master" sets in existence would be 5 or less.

[LincolnVT]

Good company to be in. I'm already thinking about making some upgrades...nice to know that I can have that to focus on. That said, my entire set could be upgraded 😊.

[irv]

4 more highs to add to my set.
31 to go and counting.

It's not too often you find CDN sellers selling 52 Topps cards, let alone highs, so I went after these after I got outbid on a Campy and Wilhelm card.
Sure would have loved those 2 but there were more eyes on them than I anticipated.
Regardless, and although these cards aren't without issues, I am glad I was able to snag these 4.

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by irv

4 more highs to add to my set.
31 to go and counting.

It's not too often you find CDN sellers selling 52 Topps cards, let alone highs, so I went after these after I got outbid on a Campy and Wilhelm card.
Sure would have loved those 2 but there were more eyes on them than I anticipated.
Regardless, and although these cards aren't without issues, I am glad I was able to snag these 4.

Nice pick ups Dale, good luck with the last 31. The end is near.


Finally hit my paydirt last week:

https://www.psacard.com/psasetregist...blishedset/100

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by irv

4 more highs to add to my set.
31 to go and counting.

It's not too often you find CDN sellers selling 52 Topps cards, let alone highs, so I went after these after I got outbid on a Campy and Wilhelm card.
Sure would have loved those 2 but there were more eyes on them than I anticipated.
Regardless, and although these cards aren't without issues, I am glad I was able to snag these 4.

Dale, those are some nice looking high numbers. Good luck with the quest for the last 31.

[irv]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Dale, those are some nice looking high numbers. Good luck with the quest for the last 31.

Thanks, Jay.

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

While there are 26 407 card sets currently showing as complete on PSA's regular set registry, my guess is the total number of complete 407 card sets (raw, graded, both) is 10 to 15 times what shows on the registry, or 300-400 total.......

Of course for Al, a "full set" includes all possible variations plus the regular 407 card set....my estimate of the number of "master" sets in existence would be 5 or less.

You for got add "...for Al that includes an unopened pack of cards..."

Also, Larry I think there are a number of variations in the '52 set that are known but not publicized yet.

Dale - nice pickups

[Cmvorce]

Timely thread for me. This weekend on eBay and with some online sellers one thing led to another and before I knew it I’m now up to 78 cards in the set. I guess that means I’m officially in. Wish me luck.

[irv]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

Nice pick ups Dale, good luck with the last 31. The end is near.


Finally hit my paydirt last week:

Thanks, and congrats on completed your set! That's a big accomplishment.

Originally Posted by Zach Wheat

You for got add "...for Al that includes an unopened pack of cards..."

Also, Larry I think there are a number of variations in the '52 set that are known but not publicized yet.

Dale - nice pickups

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Cmvorce

Timely thread for me. This weekend on eBay and with some online sellers one thing led to another and before I knew it I’m now up to 78 cards in the set. I guess that means I’m officially in. Wish me luck.

Always glad to have another 52 Topps collector on board. It's a great set and is a fun set to put together.

Good luck!

[jasonc]

Actually those are nice looking cards, Dale... They have good eye appeal.
and they're high numbers, always an accomplishment to get those!

[irv]

Originally Posted by jasonc

Actually those are nice looking cards, Dale... They have good eye appeal.
and they're high numbers, always an accomplishment to get those!

Thanks Jason!

I was actually surprised, when I received them today, how white/clean the borders/cards are. The sellers scans did not highlight them well enough, imo, to show this.
I know a lot of members say their cards look much nicer in hand, (and I'm one of them) as my printer, as I've said before, makes mine look darker as well.

[bobsbbcards]

Originally Posted by Cmvorce

Wish me luck.

Luck.

[cardsagain74]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

Of course for Al, a "full set" includes all possible variations plus the regular 407 card set....my estimate of the number of "master" sets in existence would be 5 or less.

Plus (as just mentioned) the unopened pack. Oh and a wrapper, display box, deed to the house Mantle grew up in, and a chip of paint from every corner store that sold '52s back then