2005 Throwback Threads Polo Grounds

[theplasticman]

Anyone see any of this product unopened lately?

 

[theplasticman]

Is anyone breaking this product? Know someone who is?

 

[A_Pharis]

I think I have some of these. When I get home later I'll look around.

 

[TheSportsCardFile]

I am curious about the player collectors that have been putting this set together. Are sets like this a fun challenge or is it a beatdown having to track down a large number of cards serial numbered to relatively low numbers? Just wondering.

Steve

 

[Johnny G]

I have a few laying around somewhere. Gonna have to look and post here.

 

[RL24]

I am curious about the player collectors that have been putting this set together. Are sets like this a fun challenge or is it a beatdown having to track down a large number of cards serial numbered to relatively low numbers? Just wondering.

Steve

I think it's fun hunting for the jersey # of my player... I only have 3 from Polo Grounds, but check out these Sportscasters...

They are all #24/xx!

I don't really care about getting all of them, just as many 24's as I can. Otherwise I think I would probably hate these sets... especially Studio Portraits, I have no idea which card is which.

 

[theplasticman]

I am curious about the player collectors that have been putting this set together. Are sets like this a fun challenge or is it a beatdown having to track down a large number of cards serial numbered to relatively low numbers? Just wondering.

Steve

Steve,
I enjoy the challenge and chase. You have to make it a point to pick up the tougher ones the first time you see them. I was glad I did and now I only need an easier and higher numbered one.

josh

 

[theplasticman]

Lucky me... I'm down to one final Darin Erstad card for the complete set:
Bunt to Pitcher Out /35

 

[1st4040]

one set Im glad my guy was not in.. ugly IMO. good luck finding that last one though as the chase is half the fun.

 

[ffgameman]

I have a Prior if anyone needs it:

2005 Throwback Threads Ball Mark Prior /35 #PG-50 - BV $6

 

[Fandruw25]

I am curious about the player collectors that have been putting this set together. Are sets like this a fun challenge or is it a beatdown having to track down a large number of cards serial numbered to relatively low numbers? Just wondering.

Steve

It starts out fun, trying to track down as many copies at release, but then after months of not finding anything it can become very frustrating. When you do get within the last couple cards you start getting anxious and looking more often and in more places and that brings the excitement back for a bit.


I didn't do this set but I did do the 07 M&M black of Andruw (191 cards /29) and am still one card short of the 98 topps tek run. After those 2 sets, I don't think I'll ever attempt another one like this.

 

[theplasticman]

one set Im glad my guy was not in.. ugly IMO. good luck finding that last one though as the chase is half the fun.

I'm just glad it's a higher serial numbered card and not one /5 or something.

I am curious about the player collectors that have been putting this set together. Are sets like this a fun challenge or is it a beatdown having to track down a large number of cards serial numbered to relatively low numbers? Just wondering.

Steve

It starts out fun, trying to track down as many copies at release, but then after months of not finding anything it can become very frustrating. When you do get within the last couple cards you start getting anxious and looking more often and in more places and that brings the excitement back for a bit.

I didn't do this set but I did do the 07 M&M black of Andruw (191 cards /29) and am still one card short of the 98 topps tek run. After those 2 sets, I don't think I'll ever attempt another one like this.

Aww come on man

 

[AndruwHRJones]

I have 14 Andruw's, but I am not actively trying for the set right now. The set has no eye appeal in my opinion and every card is exactly the same with the exception of the wording and serial numbering. Kind of reminds me of the 2004 Leaf Exhibits set I am trying to complete. Of the sets like this, I think the 2005 Studio Portraits is the best. While the image is the same on every card, there are color variations and B/W portraits that I really like.

 

[theplasticman]

Lucky me... I'm down to one final Darin Erstad card for the complete set:
Bunt to Pitcher Out /35

One last card.