Finally finished this insert set!!

[richloughlin]

After making a push over the last 2-3 years, I finally completed the 536 card Mantle Home Run History set. Many thanks to the members on this board (too many to mention) who helped me reach my goal.

Up until 9 months ago I had only needed ONE card to complete the set. That was HR card #500. When I had the time to contact local and out of state dealers, I did. Looked on ebay from time to time as well. Also did Google searches. Ironically, it was my wife Chris who did another google search and was able to locate a dealer in Nebraska who had it. Though she has no interest in the hobby, she always helps me in my hobby; often buying my supplies and picking up packs of cards for me without me asking. One time she bought me a pack of Topps Heritage and I pulled a Duke Snider autograph!

I'm glad to finally finish this set, but I'm not sure if I ever will attempt to complete a 500+ card insert set. Then again, never say never!


Rich

 

[rmit2767]

Congrats on completing that set! It's always good to have a wife who supports your hobby. I'm fortunate enough to say that my wife is just as supportive.

Regards, Robert

 

[cmcjr99]

congrats....i feel your pain - and then some...i'm still at just under 200 mantles....also roughly 100 gibsons , 180 a-rod road to 500 , and 350 generation now.....that 2007 topps master set is a beast i tell ya ...

 

[David K.]

Congrats on finishing your quest! Happy New Year, David

 

[JJLevitsky]

Way to go. There is no way I would attempt something like that. I have enough trouble now with sets with SPs in them.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[Scobes]

Congrats on completing the tough set!!

Scobes

 

[mintman2]

Nice !

 

[cardinals-colle]

Congrats Rich! I'm slowly working on this set too.

Bill

 

[GotMelky]

Quite an accomplishment - congrats!

 

[chaplain11]

That is an amazing accomplishment! And kudos to the wife for both finding it and supporting you in the hobby. If you have any doubles let me know as I just started this set not too long ago myself. Figured, what the heck!

Take care,
Dewayne

 

[Matthewbritton]

Great!

 

[anglinomics]

Congrats on completing the set Rich. It's a real treasure.

Dave

 

[hdjstuff]

Congratulations!!

Duane

 

[mattfieser]

Congrats!! I have always wanted to go after an insert set like that but never had the guts!

 

[mm1sub]

Congrats!! I know that greatdadx2 is also trying to complete this set and he is 4 cards short.

 

[ragtop12]

congrats! a feat for sure! when I completed the Bonds home run history set, I was relieved. That one was a beast too!