Friday, January 3, 2014

My '87 Topps Project = Win a Blaster

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I started collecting during the summer of 1988 when I was ten years old.  An '88 Topps rack pack was given as a party favor at my best friend's birfday party and I was hooked.  I bought tons of Topps that year, but only the '88 product.  The '87 set caught my eye, but I didn't understand why someone would buy older cards when there was new stuff to be had.   Ten year old me, "Vintage?  Bah.  Give me more '88 Topps!"

Now, I understand that '87 Topps is not vintage and it more than appropriately falls under the category of junk wax, but that doesn't make me want to chase it any less.  I really do enjoy the design.  Honest!

January is traditionally a slow month for cards as everyone is waiting on Topps flagship to be released.  So, let's make things a little interesting in the meantime.

Let me welcome you to my 1987 Topps Project!

Goal: Complete the '87 Topps set, without purchasing any cards before 2015.

Current inventory: 
     A. I had 115 cards to start with, which I had accumulated over the last twenty-seven years.  Most of those cards came from repack boxes and my Cubs box.

     B. I won a Listia auction for two rack packs and 77 more cards were added to the project.

     C. Then I made a trade with Nolan's Dugout for 76 more cards and Jaybarkerfan's Junk dumped another 113 cards on me.

I'm sitting at 381 cards and I'm turning to the blogosphere for help to get to the magic number of 792.


Proposal:  Take a look at my need list and trade me your '87 Topps.  For every ten cards that fit into my set I'll give you one entry into the dreaded randomizer for a blaster.  Oh, and don't just send me your entire stack, because I will send all duplicates back in my trade return package.  Yes, I want to complete the set; no, I don't want to fill a monster box with '87 Topps.

Details:
     A. My trade box isn't busting with autos and relics, but I'll do my best to send something back that interests you for your junk wax... er, I mean '87 Topps.

     B. Entries for the blaster: Nolan's Dugout (76 cards) will be rewarded 8 entries into the randomizer and Jaybarkerfan's Junk (113 cards) will be given 11.  I'm a math teacher.  I round.  Deal.

     C. The blaster?  When the set is completed I will type all the entries into the randomizer.  I'll make a trip to my local Big Box Store and report the list of inventory back to winner.  The winner will have their choice of current product.  Nice.

     D. How to get the ball rolling: Check my need list and find what you can contribute. E-mail me at mrcoach00 at yahoo dot com with "87 Topps" in the subject heading, state the number of cards that you can help with, and be sure to mention what you're collection interests are.  I'll e-mail you back with what I can send back and an address.  Pretty simple.

Summary: 
I'll trade you for your '87 Topps and you might win a blaster for your efforts.  I'm out the cost of a blaster, but I complete a set, drum up a little traffic for the blog, and potentially find a few new trade partners. 

Sounds like a win-win if you ask me. 

16 comments:

  1. I could have sent you a bunch of those. Have you added sets to your list?

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    1. Yes, I've added a few sets to my list. If you'd like to trade again, then I'll see what I can find to send your way.

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  2. Your blog is so interesting. Really enjoyed taking a look around. Just wanted to drop in and say hello. We're a shaving company called Dorco and we want to put an end to incredibly overpriced razors. Our razors actually cost up to 70% less than leading brands. If you're tired of spending way too much money on your shaving routine, check out DorcoUSA.com. You can read what others think about the quality of our products while you're there. Thank you again for this post. We hope you can complete your set!

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    1. Alex-

      Are you interested in trading some razors for some 1987 Topps?

      Tom, I'll check what I have, but something tells me you'll accomplish this in about a day.

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    2. A day? Don't get me wrong, that would be pretty cool, but I think that may be a little ambitious.

      You think Alex would be into refurbishing my old razors. I'd give them to him if has any '87 Topps.

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  3. I agree with Alex. Always good to hear from him......

    Anyways, I have the following for you.

    1987 Topps - 27, 57, 103, 169, 212, 319, 356, 398, 449, 491, 521, 586, 594, 627, 639, 781

    on an unrelated note, I also have

    1989 Topps - 202

    and 168 cards from your 1990 Donruss list.

    You didn't specify condition, but these are all minty pack fresh. Hit me up on the emails.

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  4. Ok, I have exactly 10 for you to get an entry. I'll send them this weekend:

    194, 314, 442, 472, 520, 668, 716, 725, 733, 782

    I'm sure you'll send me a PWE at some point soon, so we're square.

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  5. 8 Entries already. I love it, thanks. I'll get more to you and as a bonus make up the four missing that was rounded up just in case anyone thinks I'm skimming off the top. It may take me the weekend to go through what I have and take off what has already been identified from others.

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    1. Well, I found another 204 cards for you Tom. That gets you halfway home.

      5, 7, 12, 16, 21, 24, 25, 29, 32, 34, 35, 38, 44, 56, 62, 64, 68, 69, 89, 93, 95, 96, 123, 124, 127, 132, 134, 135, 136, 145, 154, 162, 165, 171, 180, 181, 182, 189, 197, 198, 200, 204, 206, 213, 218, 219, 221, 232, 233, 235, 238244, 248, 249, 250, 254, 255, 256, 258, 261, 268, 272, 275, 281, 286, 289, 293, 296, 299, 302, 305, 309, 310, 312, 321, 322, 326, 329, 334, 335, 340, 344, 352, 357, 361, 365, 367, 375, 376, 379, 380, 386, 396, 397, 399, 406, 407, 410, 411, 412, 414, 415, 417, 420, 422, 436, 437, 438, 447, 451, 453, 456, 460, 461, 463, 465, 468, 474, 478, 480, 482, 485, 493, 494, 495, 497, 508, 515, 518, 519, 533, 541, 549, 551, 553, 555, 557, 558, 567, 573, 574, 575, 580, 582, 583, 585, 591, 592, 593, 595, 599, 600, 608, 616, 619, 621, 622, 623, 630, 631, 644, 647, 652, 656, 664, 665, 673, 679, 685, 690, 692, 693, 694, 699, 718, 720, 721, 724, 726, 727, 728, 734, 739, 741, 742, 743, 744, 746, 748, 749, 751, 761, 762, 765, 766, 770, 772, 774, 778, 780, 787, 789, 790, 791

      I found these fairly easily but could dig deeper as you get closer to that complete set. I'll get these sent out to you next week.

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  6. After Kyle's (Nolan's Dugout) help I'm only missing 157 for the set. Most of the star players are left, so his might be a slow uphill climb to the finish.

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  7. I went digging and found that some of mine have white backs VS the grey.Found out I have Topps Tiffany cards. I will search the rest of my boxes for some of the grey backs i have.

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  8. OK Here goes ,
    14,20,47,53,55,70,81,115,143,166,168,175,183,193,242,243,285,307,351,428,469,503,552,579,612,617,629,643,649,651,666,671,681,712,769,777

    I will ship out monday., just need address.
    email me
    parq1 at yahoo dot com

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    1. Thanks for the set help! Old Foul Cardboard has been 4 entries for the blaster. The want list is up-to-date as of this post (Central Time). Only need 121 now!

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  9. Here's what I have for you:
    22, 31, 33, 36, 39, 45, 61, 86, 92, 100, 133, 161, 167, 176, 185, 187, 191, 211, 214, 220, 224, 236, 240, 252, 259, 267, 280, 301, 303, 341, 348, 358, 363, 364, 370, 394, 408, 464, 466, 475, 507, 510, 511, 514, 529, 532, 545, 563, 565, 603, 606, 613, 615, 635, 638, 646, 653, 659, 670, 672, 674, 676, 689, 703, 705, 710, 737, 747, 753, 754, 776, 786, and 792. Shoot me your mailing address again...

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  10. Two more bloggers, "O" No, Another Orioles Blog & The Prowling Cat, have stepped up to the plate to help with the project. In all, TEN different bloggers have traded me their '87s! Only 32 more cards to go!

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  11. OK P-townTom,
    As I already emailed you I have the last 3 cards needed to complete your set!
    #387 T.R. Bryden
    #784 Al Pulido &
    #784 Cal Ripken
    Congratulations you accomplished this in set in less than 1 month!!!
    And the guy that helped finish it was living about 15 mile north of you in C-town (Chillicothe, IL)
    Bret

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