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1972 Set Update

  My set builds are in full effect.  I've been looking every day for cards that will fit my set needs.  Fortunately there's no shortage of these cards, but as I buy each card I'm a little apprehensive that my goal won't be on budget.  Here are a few purchases. This was a biggie.  Higher end copies are expensive and at $45.36, this wasn't exactly cheap.  I tried to find this card at recent shows with no luck so I resorted to ebay.  Taxes and delivery suck. Cesar Gutierrez passed away in 2005.  His card may have been less than a dollar back then.  Not anymore.  Total cost: $5.80. Phil Hennigan looks great in this photo, but he set me back $8.20. I'm not sure if it was wise to pay $16.22 for this card, but these high numbers are tough. What can I say about Bob Veale?  He had a decent career going 120-95 with a 3.07 ERA.  I wish his card was more decently priced but it came in just under my $10 budget ($9.92).  I was hoping I ...

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