September card purchases. Show 'em off!

stevegarveyfan · September 2, 2019 9:16AM

Kid4hof03 · September 2, 2019 9:39AM

Great stuff! I love OPC rough cut, that 1980 Ryan is a beauty.

Moonman · September 2, 2019 12:46PM

Remember when these were through the roof??!! How high did they get? Just saw this at a local card shop and couldn’t help myself

stevegarveyfan · September 2, 2019 12:58PM

@Moonman said:
Remember when these were through the roof??!! How high did they get? Just saw this at a local card shop and couldn’t help myself

I remember how hot these were in 1998. Here we are 21 years later, and if I found one in nice enough condition, I'd drop the bucks for it too.

Stone193 · September 2, 2019 1:03PM

Mine is more of a "found in a book."

I'm sorting thru my collection of auto'ed books and out pops this card.

Some think that 2020 may be the year that the hall recognizes Miller for his contribution to the fairness/equity value of baseball players and killing the reserve clause.

It's a 10/10!

Stone193 · September 2, 2019 1:06PM

Remember when these were through the roof??!! How high did they get? Just saw this at a local card shop and couldn’t help myself

Looks pretty good Jason.

How much was the shop asking. I've always felt I was obligated to knock them down a bit since they seem to always think the card is worth more?

Moonman · September 2, 2019 1:27PM

@Stone193 said:

Remember when these were through the roof??!! How high did they get? Just saw this at a local card shop and couldn’t help myself

Looks pretty good Jason.

How much was the shop asking. I've always felt I was obligated to knock them down a bit since they seem to always think the card is worth more?

Picked it up for $15 . It’s easily an 8

Parkerplenty123 · September 2, 2019 1:41PM

@Moonman said:

Picked it up for $15 . It’s easily an 8

That was a great deal!

Stone193 · September 2, 2019 2:18PM

@Moonman said:

@Stone193 said:

Remember when these were through the roof??!! How high did they get? Just saw this at a local card shop and couldn’t help myself

Looks pretty good Jason.

How much was the shop asking. I've always felt I was obligated to knock them down a bit since they seem to always think the card is worth more?

Picked it up for $15 . It’s easily an 8

Nice get.

lwehlers · September 2, 2019 3:39PM

@stevegarveyfan said:

really like your 74 topps cards. also the Schmidt rookie is great looking.

lwehlers · September 2, 2019 3:52PM

trying to put together a hall of fame set of psa graded desert shield cards.

NGS428 · September 2, 2019 4:27PM

@lwehlers said:
trying to put together a hall of fame set of psa graded desert shield cards.

Solid card. Nice!

lwehlers · September 2, 2019 4:29PM

@NGS428 said:

@lwehlers said:
trying to put together a hall of fame set of psa graded desert shield cards.

Solid card. Nice!

got that one two months ago. I just got the ripken last week. I missed out on the brett and yount that ended yesterday because I did not pay attention.

NGS428 · September 2, 2019 4:42PM

@lwehlers said:

@NGS428 said:

@lwehlers said:
trying to put together a hall of fame set of psa graded desert shield cards.

Solid card. Nice!

got that one two months ago. I just got the ripken last week. I missed out on the brett and yount that ended yesterday because I did not pay attention.

Yount would have been nice too. Do you snipe? If not, that is why you should. 🙂

Huskies11 · September 2, 2019 6:51PM

I know I'll never own either of their HG single rookies but this is a nice consolation

phelda · September 3, 2019 1:54AM

Wow, GarveyFan those cards are insane. Hard to believe gems like those are still out there.
The McGwire is a classic and still an icon.
Cool idea on the Desert Shield HOF set.
And lastly, I love UD hockey Young Guns. The checklist High Gloss is a smart move.

LGC · September 3, 2019 6:56AM

1970 Esso NHL Player panels

slimies · September 3, 2019 7:36AM

picked these up yesterday and the clipping is from a toronto globe newspaper from a local antique shop. the paper is dated 1880

Moonman · September 3, 2019 8:58AM

I love finding old sports pages, I found some in my grandfathers basement that talked about a new up and comer named Babe Ruth

UFFDAH · September 3, 2019 9:13AM

I wish I would have bought one of these years ago but better late than never.

vintagefun · September 3, 2019 9:14AM

Chris - Full Size! Nice!

1951WheatiesPremium · September 3, 2019 9:40AM

This guy showed up today...

(It has its own thread, too, but today’s the day it arrived so I wanted it here too. Not sorry in any way for the double post.)

Thank you ALL

Coarsegold · September 3, 2019 10:06AM

Added the Machine Gun to the HOF RC stash.

DBesse27 · September 3, 2019 10:19AM

Slimies, what’s the significance of the Croshere card? I’m a life long Providence College fan and Croshere is my favorite Friar of my lifetime.

1951WheatiesPremium · September 3, 2019 10:53AM

@DBesse27 said:
Slimies, what’s the significance of the Croshere card? I’m a life long Providence College fan and Croshere is my favorite Friar of my lifetime.

Is it because ‘Danger’ is his middle name? 😂

slimies · September 3, 2019 11:06AM

I purchased a mixed card bundle from ebay and that was one of the cards in the box,, i liked the look of it . if wish i can scan some of the others in the box as soon as able. it was a mix of football/basketball/hockey/baseball.

The Jeter is numbered 85/99.

CommemKing · September 3, 2019 4:03PM

Huskies11 · September 3, 2019 4:20PM

@CommemKing said:

Wow love the Gostkowski! Don't see many of those. I need to track down a nice auto of his.

Bearkat21 · September 3, 2019 5:15PM

Added a new one to my Acuna RC collection. Still can’t believe I bought a snowflake variant.

robert67 · September 3, 2019 5:24PM

@Bearkat21 said:
Added a new one to my Acuna RC collection. Still can’t believe I bought a snowflake variant.

Very nice Acuna.

Headed to Suntrust Park this month to see him play. He is the real deal.

DBesse27 · September 3, 2019 7:21PM

@Huskies11 said:

@CommemKing said:

Wow love the Gostkowski! Don't see many of those. I need to track down a nice auto of his.

Me too!

krisd3279 · September 3, 2019 7:59PM

Continuing with the autos this month

14/25 and 013/170

DBesse27 · September 4, 2019 9:05AM

A guy on another message board posted for sale a group of 1974 team issued photos of the Patriots. Included in the lot was a team photo which included my man John Hannah, so I said I'd take them. A couple of PMs later, I had also bought a team issued photo of the 1973 squad, Hannah's rookie year. Here they are. Hannah is in the back left of each, number 73. The lot also included a 1974 (rookie) photo of Sam "Bam" Cunningham, also shown below.

Kid4hof03 · September 4, 2019 9:41AM

Outstanding, Dan! I love team photos like those.

rexvos · September 4, 2019 12:48PM

A few from a recent sub. Tons of others but I like Sp variations and I just think the Kershaw is a cool looking card.

LarkinCollector · September 4, 2019 12:54PM

When a /12 is up for auction, there's no choice, just win it:

Sorry for the scuzz

Stone193 · September 4, 2019 2:16PM

Sorry this got longer than I expected....

My first national was at Atlanta in 1992.

There were well over 900 table numbers - the room was immense!

I was immediately overwhelmed by the amount of incredible items to see.

A guy with an entire table of nothing but WS press pins, someone with exclusively GU jerseys, another with just bats, balls and other signed items.

I saw someone with a 1933 Goudey pack; another with an 8 pack 52T cello!

There was a dealer actually dealing out stacks (bricks) of RC’s like they were playing cards. (eek)

And then I saw what totally intimidated me. A world series trophy.

I knew nothing about them other than what I saw on TV.

But, I knew it would be a privilege to have one - but, at this point I’m only 2 active years in the hobby - so it was just a dream.

Now, let’s fast forward to today…

Balfour is one of the producers of WS trophies along with rings and press pins e.g.

They make the Commissioner’s trophy at 24” which goes to the team and certain “prominent” individuals.

Then a scaled down version at about 12” goes to players and staff members to include the front office.

I’ve always wanted an example but player trophies go in the 5K and up range.

I almost got a front office trophy from Jon Richmond/jonstats of eBay but got outbid - was close to 4K

Then my chance came. Goldin Auctions had an 1989 World Series Trophy in fair condition - staff member version - Dave Kelley.

I was simultaneously looking at a trophy to Don Baylor but it went for close to 5k.

This trophy only had 2 bidders - I was the 2nd and winner!

So, here it is.

Yes, this is my “new” centerpiece - in fact, I’m thinking of building a house around this trophy! ()

The trophy was a bit grungy - wonder if that ran some bidders off? I cleaned it quite a bit before taking the pic. LINK

DBesse27 · September 4, 2019 3:42PM

Mike, that is INCREDIBLE! Congrats on landing such an awesome piece!

_EagleEyeKid_ · September 4, 2019 3:54PM

Mike, that trophy is such a cool pickup. Congrats!

CommemKing · September 4, 2019 5:16PM

That is an amazing find! What a trophy! That was my favorite baseball team of my childhood. I love all things '89 Athletics. Hell, I'm just trying to find a nice '89 team autographed baseball let alone a World Series Trophy! Battle of the bay, the earthquake, the bash brothers, whats not to like. Simply stunning!

Kid4hof03 · September 4, 2019 5:53PM

Congratulations, Mike! That is truly amazing, a piece of history.

rmh111985 · September 4, 2019 6:17PM

OK, I can't even fathom posting anything this month after seeing that trophy. What an amazing pickup!

_EagleEyeKid_ · September 4, 2019 9:48PM

Thread is over / closed. Mike wins.

pab1969 · September 5, 2019 8:01AM

Got 2 in the mail today.

stwainfan · September 5, 2019 11:08AM

Shaq.

doubledragon · September 5, 2019 12:10PM

1946 Propagandas Montiel Joe Louis. Big thanks to 1951WheatiesPremium for reminding me about it being on Ebay. Also a big thanks to the seller for accepting my offer, because you certainly didn't have to.

dad2cl3 · September 5, 2019 1:27PM

Another non-traditional pickup 😀 This book was published in 1949 and was sold by Marks & Spencer. It’s just under 100 pages. Plan is to digitize it so I can enjoy it when I’m away from home.

If you are curious to see an example of how it will look digitized, you can check out another football album that received the same treatment at https://www.mybrokensite.com/ChixAlbum/

jeffv96masters · September 5, 2019 3:01PM

More recent slabs. @George_Calfas would appreciate of course being a fellow 90's Finest Refractor guy
All were part of recent box breaks months ago
The Arod 4Star is a Pop 3 item the Thomas a Pop 5
Tough to Gem that series is such a pain to keep in great shape.

Was asked btw where I keep my slabs- off site baby- apartments too small to contain anything but me,wife and normal every day living

Frozencaribou · September 5, 2019 4:31PM

Back in it after a little break. I really like this Puckett card. One of those ones that felt out of my price range as a kid...

lwehlers · September 5, 2019 5:01PM

. > @Stone193 said:

Sorry this got longer than I expected....

My first national was at Atlanta in 1992.

There were well over 900 table numbers - the room was immense!

I was immediately overwhelmed by the amount of incredible items to see.

A guy with an entire table of nothing but WS press pins, someone with exclusively GU jerseys, another with just bats, balls and other signed items.

I saw someone with a 1933 Goudey pack; another with an 8 pack 52T cello!

There was a dealer actually dealing out stacks (bricks) of RC’s like they were playing cards. (eek)

And then I saw what totally intimidated me. A world series trophy.

I knew nothing about them other than what I saw on TV.

But, I knew it would be a privilege to have one - but, at this point I’m only 2 active years in the hobby - so it was just a dream.

Now, let’s fast forward to today…

Balfour is one of the producers of WS trophies along with rings and press pins e.g.

They make the Commissioner’s trophy at 24” which goes to the team and certain “prominent” individuals.

Then a scaled down version at about 12” goes to players and staff members to include the front office.

I’ve always wanted an example but player trophies go in the 5K and up range.

I almost got a front office trophy from Jon Richmond/jonstats of eBay but got outbid - was close to 4K

Then my chance came. Goldin Auctions had an 1989 World Series Trophy in fair condition - staff member version - Dave Kelley.

I was simultaneously looking at a trophy to Don Baylor but it went for close to 5k.

This trophy only had 2 bidders - I was the 2nd and winner!

So, here it is.

Yes, this is my “new” centerpiece - in fact, I’m thinking of building a house around this trophy! ()

The trophy was a bit grungy - wonder if that ran some bidders off? I cleaned it quite a bit before taking the pic. LINK

that is a very great trophy. does every player that wins a world series get a trophy plus a ring.

lwehlers · September 5, 2019 5:02PM

I just read your whole post you just answered my question.

September card purchases. Show 'em off!

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