A couple that are a bit dirty, and a couple that aren't so dirty

Haven't touched the 1959 Topps set very much during the month of July.  But last week I decided to get back on the bandwagon and start knocking out a few more off the want list.

I mentioned it on the post yesterday, had a coupon for 20% off if I purchased $50 or more, so this evening's post is the bulk of the purchase that complemented the Thurman Munson.

Between the Bobby Richardson and the Sparky Anderson, I spent about $17.  For the condition that they came with, I was OK with that.  I've been seeing the Anderson RC'S about $30 and up, so I saved a bit of money here.

$32 for the Cepeda and Snider combined.  Very happy with that.  Not the perfect centering most would like, but I really like the condition that these are in.  A couple of bigger names off the want list for sure.  

34 cards to go.  I've already identified a few cards that are still on the list that can be picked up for a few bucks here and there.  

I've also started discussing with the Mrs. about the big names such as Mantle and Gibson.  She actually had prices in her mind that are higher than what's on ebay.  This '59 train may have a bigger light at the end of the tunnel than I thought.   Fingers crossed!!

Robert

249 left, and none left

July has been brutal, and that's saying something for south Florida.  I spent the first week of the month in South Carolina at my sister in law's, but couldn't escape the heat.  Several days I left work at 3:45 in the afternoon only to be greeted to 100 degree heat when I opened my car door.

I do know that there are many of you that are suffering worse heat than I am, and I certainly pity you.  But when I can say that I've been spoiled by the summer's I've had here in Florida for the 8 years I've been here, 2023 has been brutal so far in comparison.

I don't think August will be much better, but at least today I've got the gumption (yes I used that word) to sit down and write a post.

In July I've completed 8 trades, not bad considering how hot it is and I'm sure a lot of collectors would rather be doing other things beside roasting at their computers.  One trade I finished recently was a 2 for 1 deal.  One of the 2 cards actually helped me finish a set!

I've had the Fernando Tatis Jr. card as the only one on my want list for the 2020 A&G set for a while now.  I thought that eventually this would be part of a purchase somewhere down the road.  Luckily I received it in as part of an offer, and I quickly made the trade to finish off the 10th A&G set in my collection.  I have 3 or 4 Allen and Ginter sets that are reasonably close to being finished, and I'm hoping to knock those want lists down with a couple more trades in August.

The Thurman Munson 1972 Topps In action card was part of a purchase.  This one seller on ebay had a deal where if you buy $50 worth of cards, you got a 20% discount.  Can't complain about that!  With the discount, this turned out to be free (at least in my eyes) so this is a nice add to the '72 set.  

Just 249 more cards to go for this set!!  I have another set that's 4 cards closer.  Tomorrow's post will show those off.

Robert