1952 Topps Discussion?

[ValKehl]

Welcome to Net 54. To answer your questions re the Chantilly Show:
- Yes, there are quite a few dealers with vintage cards, including some with pre-WWII cards.
- I always go on Friday (Show hours 2 - 8 p.m.) because (1) the admission is FREE, and (2) there is no autograph activity on Friday to distract the dealers, etc.
- It is by far the biggest/best show anywhere near to where you are located.
Val

[journeyto407]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Welcome to Net 54. To answer your questions re the Chantilly Show:
- Yes, there are quite a few dealers with vintage cards, including some with pre-WWII cards.
- I always go on Friday (Show hours 2 - 8 p.m.) because (1) the admission is FREE, and (2) there is no autograph activity on Friday to distract the dealers, etc.
- It is by far the biggest/best show anywhere near to where you are located.
Val

AWESOME! I already got it on the calendar and am 95% sure I will be able to make it. And if I came, I could only come Friday night, which sounds like it works out the best anyway.

[Yossarian]

Journey

Very cool undertaking. Even more so having your kids involved. Bravo, indeed.
I started a low number run of them earlier this year and am up to about 100/310 without too much difficulty.

I, basically, broke the set up into three tiers: (a) most expensive HOFers and other expensive tough cards (Pafko, Loes, etc); (b) mid-range stars and others in that $50-$125 range; and (c) the true commons.

I am attempting to focus on (a) and (b) to only later close out with the 'easier' ones. The Mays is, naturally, proving the most daunting so far. That will probably be one of the last cards I add (unless I stumble across a steal).

I also think your historical curiosity about the players depicted will help you contextualize the set and provide even additional motivation to get it completed.

Best of luck and please keep up apprised of your progress.

[Jewish-collector]

Chris,

I agree with Val !!! Definately go to the Chantilly show on Fri, July 11. I always go on the Friday too for the reasons he stated. There are plenty of dealers that sell 1952's there !!!

See you at the Chantilly show !!!

Best,
Alan

[journeyto407]

More detail can be found at my blog, but I wanted to write for 2 reasons:

1) This forum truly is awesome! Since I hopped on a couple of weeks ago I have met a bunch of great guys and really had a lot of my questions answered. I don't feel like I've given much back, but will do so as time goes on.

2) I have had a reality check in regards to my desire to get a 52 Topps PSA 5 graded set. I think I jumped the gun a little bit, but I realized some things over the weekend that made me conclude a) a graded set was out of my price range and b) it would be much more fun for me and my kids to collect raw, in binders, so that we can feel the cards, touch the cards, and have a more exciting journey together.

So onward and upward to a raw set. My goal at the Chantilly show is to pick up 10-20 to add to the collection. Pics will be up hopefully this weekend.

Thanks again for letting me be a part of the community!