WTTB - 2003 TOPPS RETIRED REFRACTOR AUTOS!!! I only need 5 for the set. FINDER'S FEE!

compsella · 01-08-2026, 03:14 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Due to a recent addition, here I go again. I apologize to those of you who have seen this ad nauseum.

I’m building the 2003 Topps Retired Signature Refractor set — all 120 cards, each #/25. That includes the unreleased Kirby Puckett, for which I had a custom made.

I just landed the Vida Blue and Joe Carter, which means I’m now down to FIVE cards to finish the entire set.

The final five I need:
Gary Carter
Johnny Podres
Lou Brock
Tom Lasorda
Boog Powell

I'm posting a full set photo along with a pic of the five missing pieces.
Making this official: finishing this set is my New Year’s resolution, and I’m prepared to do whatever it takes (within reason and legality....but open to possible immorality) to track these down. If you can connect me to one of these cards, I’m offering a $50 finder’s fee per card that results in a successful deal.

For added drama: I did find a guy in Vegas who had three of the five. We struck a deal back in September 2024, and then… complete radio silence. If anyone wants to help me resurrect that conversation or start a lighthearted petition, I’m open to ideas. Some of you might know him.

Also shown are a couple of custom cards I’ve had made for players who should have been in this set but weren’t — retired and still alive in 2003 — including Sandy Koufax and Pete Rose. Just sharing how obviously passionate about this project I am.

If you’ve seen any of these, know someone who has one tucked away, or can point me in the right direction, I’d love to talk. This thing is close enough to taste now.

FatboyWu · 01-08-2026, 05:15 PM

I can't help you at all, but what a great set that is. Good luck finding those last five.

compsella · 03-13-2026, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatboyWu

I can't help you at all, but what a great set that is. Good luck finding those last five.

Thank you. It has been quite a challenge!

01-08-2026, 03:14 PM	#1
compsella Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 23 dapscards	WTTB - 2003 TOPPS RETIRED REFRACTOR AUTOS!!! I only need 5 for the set. FINDER'S FEE! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Due to a recent addition, here I go again. I apologize to those of you who have seen this ad nauseum. I’m building the 2003 Topps Retired Signature Refractor set — all 120 cards, each #/25. That includes the unreleased Kirby Puckett, for which I had a custom made. I just landed the Vida Blue and Joe Carter, which means I’m now down to FIVE cards to finish the entire set. The final five I need: Gary Carter Johnny Podres Lou Brock Tom Lasorda Boog Powell I'm posting a full set photo along with a pic of the five missing pieces. Making this official: finishing this set is my New Year’s resolution, and I’m prepared to do whatever it takes (within reason and legality....but open to possible immorality) to track these down. If you can connect me to one of these cards, I’m offering a $50 finder’s fee per card that results in a successful deal. For added drama: I did find a guy in Vegas who had three of the five. We struck a deal back in September 2024, and then… complete radio silence. If anyone wants to help me resurrect that conversation or start a lighthearted petition, I’m open to ideas. Some of you might know him. Also shown are a couple of custom cards I’ve had made for players who should have been in this set but weren’t — retired and still alive in 2003 — including Sandy Koufax and Pete Rose. Just sharing how obviously passionate about this project I am. If you’ve seen any of these, know someone who has one tucked away, or can point me in the right direction, I’d love to talk. This thing is close enough to taste now. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by compsella; 01-08-2026 at 03:24 PM.

01-08-2026, 05:15 PM	#2
FatboyWu Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,040	I can't help you at all, but what a great set that is. Good luck finding those last five.