I just happened to notice because of your avatar graphic that it looks like Parkhurst used the same Keon photo as the one in his team issue postcard that I just posted in the Hockey card thread.
I just happened to notice because of your avatar graphic that it looks like Parkhurst used the same Keon photo as the one in his team issue postcard that I just posted in the Hockey card thread.
Hi and thanks. Yes, you are correct that my avatar is Keon’s 1961 RC. I see your original photo and that is a very nice pick up!
I know nothing about Pokémon cards except my daughter has collected them for years. I’ve tried to understand them and I just don’t get it. But her favorite is Eevee and I remember a few years ago she freaked out at a show because a guy had a box of Japanese Pokémon but she didn’t have enough money for it. I decided for Christmas to get her first PSA card. Found this Japanese Eevee PSA 10 that’s a pop 2 (that I understand). Hopefully she appreciates it.
I am pretty happy with this purchase. I have owned the card before but this one is by far the nicest one I have ever had. Much like most of my card collection, it is not going to threaten the top of the population report. Still, it has a certain clarity, image sharpness and color boldness that make me quite happy with the overall look of it. In my humble opinion, this is a pretty nice example of an iconic card. Scans came out great, too, if I do say so myself.
1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
These arrived in the last week or so. The Stand-Up Aaron and the 1959 Topps Baseball Thrills Aaron are both upgrades. The rest are new additions to sets.
James
These babies came home today. Had some of them a while but they’re freshly slabbed and looking sharp. I will get pictures up later. Four more unseen Mickey’s in the box (even by me). My house is nuts today that’s why they’re in the back seat of the car...
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
@dictoresno1 said:
picked this up, gonna send to PSA tomorrow. doesn't get my nicer than this one, even my old pack pulled PSA 10 didn't look this well centered.
Ugh, this is heartbreaking. That centering is so hard to find but I don't think it has a chance to 10 with all of the PD on the front. Still, would be a dynamite 9 to own. Just makes me want cry finding centering like that and seeing the PDs.
@dictoresno1 said:
picked this up, gonna send to PSA tomorrow. doesn't get my nicer than this one, even my old pack pulled PSA 10 didn't look this well centered.
Ugh, this is heartbreaking. That centering is so hard to find but I don't think it has a chance to 10 with all of the PD on the front. Still, would be a dynamite 9 to own. Just makes me want cry finding centering like that and seeing the PDs.
Arthur
I agree but I figured its worth a shot, maybe the corners and centering is enough for some of the print issues to be overlooked. there is ZERO edge chipping, which is unbelievable for this set.
@dictoresno1 said:
picked this up, gonna send to PSA tomorrow. doesn't get my nicer than this one, even my old pack pulled PSA 10 didn't look this well centered.
Ugh, this is heartbreaking. That centering is so hard to find but I don't think it has a chance to 10 with all of the PD on the front. Still, would be a dynamite 9 to own. Just makes me want cry finding centering like that and seeing the PDs.
Arthur
I agree but I figured its worth a shot, maybe the corners and centering is enough for some of the print issues to be overlooked. there is ZERO edge chipping, which is unbelievable for this set.
It's not the second-toughest 10 in the decade because they overlook stuff. I don't fault you for sending it in, like I said, I think it's going to be an outstanding 9, but there's a lot of PD there in multiple places. Looks like one of the corners has the tiniest bit of a nick. I still weep for that centering. So, so tough to find on that card and without any tilt.
I have always been fascinated by the newspaper business. I finally found an authentic, original 1939 New York Daily News paper from the day after the Joe Louis vs Tony Galento fight. These original newspapers can be very difficult to track down. Tony Galento's nickname was "Two Ton" because his size was absolutely huge. Despite Tony's size, Joe managed to put him down for the count in the fourth round. A book has been written about that fight. The book is entitled"Two Ton". Here is the newspaper, and the book.
I finally found a Joe Louis fight films coupon. It is the original coupon you mail in to get a copy of his 8mm fight films reel. I've been looking for this for a while.
I'm a big New England Patriots fan and collect a lot of their cards, especially the rookies. Here is a nice 1/1 Damien Harris rookie I just picked up. Its got a crazy display of memorabilia. Cant wait to get it in hand.
I dropped this into the Card of the Day thread also, but I'm so stoked about it that I figured I would double up here also.
This just arrived yesterday and I couldn't be more happy to have it! It is a 1962 Golden Arrow Dairy milk cap, and is only the second one that I know to still exist. I got it in a recent trade with a big football collector.
I have a special affinity for Frank Buncom and his family, and this rare 1962 Golden Arrow Dairy milk cap completes my Buncom master set. I detailed my connection with the Buncom family in an old post on my blog:
I didn't take any pictures because there was nothing eye popping to show but this month I have purchased larger lots of cards for my 1956 and 1973 Topps baseball set which has put me well over 50% for both. I am a set builder at heart and getting these lots is what keeps the hobby so interesting to me.
One more to add to the St. Patrick Relics collection on its way:
Main collecting focus is Patrick Roy playing days 85/86-02/03, expect 1/1, National/All-Star stamped cards.PC Completion: 2,548/2,952; 86.31% My Patrick Roy PC Website:https://proy33collector.weebly.com
This fine specimen isn’t in the best shape but has two unique features. It shows when the card was purchased and also how much the new owner weighed at the time of purchase!
Picked this up. I think it's a great looking card. I like the fact that you can actually make out his signature. I liked him a lot in college and even more when my cowboys drafted him.
Frames showed up today so first one of these beauties graded a 4 is headed to the UK as a Christmas gift! This one will be adorning the wall in my office shortly!
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picked this up, gonna send to PSA tomorrow. doesn't get my nicer than this one, even my old pack pulled PSA 10 didn't look this well centered.
Rare WWII Tribune Poster Stamp album with Joe Louis stamp inside. The Joe Louis stamp is on the top, right hand corner.
Another Toronto Fall Expo pick up
Wow, nice Orr, congrats!
I just happened to notice because of your avatar graphic that it looks like Parkhurst used the same Keon photo as the one in his team issue postcard that I just posted in the Hockey card thread.
Hi and thanks. Yes, you are correct that my avatar is Keon’s 1961 RC. I see your original photo and that is a very nice pick up!
Wow on that Orr. Congratulations.
+1, awesome card!
My recent additions. The Post Yaz is the much tougher Canadian version. Love knocking out a dual HOFer card for my 64 Venz set.
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox
@LGC - AWESOME ORR - Congratz!!
Incredible card
Grabbed another one for my All-Time Eagles set.
Personal Collection | Willie Woodburn | Legion of Doom
I know nothing about Pokémon cards except my daughter has collected them for years. I’ve tried to understand them and I just don’t get it. But her favorite is Eevee and I remember a few years ago she freaked out at a show because a guy had a box of Japanese Pokémon but she didn’t have enough money for it. I decided for Christmas to get her first PSA card. Found this Japanese Eevee PSA 10 that’s a pop 2 (that I understand). Hopefully she appreciates it.
Chipper Jones Basic Topps Set - All 10's for 10
Sam Houston State Alumni Rookie Set
Couple of vintage 73 and 74 Football Racks back from BBCE Authentication and Wrapping.
Big Mac.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
I am pretty happy with this purchase. I have owned the card before but this one is by far the nicest one I have ever had. Much like most of my card collection, it is not going to threaten the top of the population report. Still, it has a certain clarity, image sharpness and color boldness that make me quite happy with the overall look of it. In my humble opinion, this is a pretty nice example of an iconic card. Scans came out great, too, if I do say so myself.
1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
A couple more additions to my T218 set...
https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/pdub1819/othersets/6204
A few basketball and miscellaneous racks
Join the Rookie stars on top PSA registry today:
1980-1989 Cello Packs - Rookies
Picked this one up through the Net54 Message Boards. Really excited to add it to my collection.
These arrived in the last week or so. The Stand-Up Aaron and the 1959 Topps Baseball Thrills Aaron are both upgrades. The rest are new additions to sets.
James
That stand-up Aaron is outstanding. Love the baseball thrills set am working on that one myself. Great cards as always James.
That Killebrew and the 2 Aarons are all tremendous!
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox
These babies came home today. Had some of them a while but they’re freshly slabbed and looking sharp. I will get pictures up later. Four more unseen Mickey’s in the box (even by me). My house is nuts today that’s why they’re in the back seat of the car...
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
Ugh, this is heartbreaking. That centering is so hard to find but I don't think it has a chance to 10 with all of the PD on the front. Still, would be a dynamite 9 to own. Just makes me want cry finding centering like that and seeing the PDs.
Arthur
Ok - here’s all 5 solo and the two ‘Action Pictures’ together...
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
I agree but I figured its worth a shot, maybe the corners and centering is enough for some of the print issues to be overlooked. there is ZERO edge chipping, which is unbelievable for this set.
Another fun acquisition this morning!
Personal Collection | Willie Woodburn | Legion of Doom
It's not the second-toughest 10 in the decade because they overlook stuff. I don't fault you for sending it in, like I said, I think it's going to be an outstanding 9, but there's a lot of PD there in multiple places. Looks like one of the corners has the tiniest bit of a nick. I still weep for that centering. So, so tough to find on that card and without any tilt.
I do not know about you but I can not get enough of seeing psa graded ken Griffey jr cards.
I agree. Check my signature for a few hundred more.
Nic
Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF
impressive packs!
I have always been fascinated by the newspaper business. I finally found an authentic, original 1939 New York Daily News paper from the day after the Joe Louis vs Tony Galento fight. These original newspapers can be very difficult to track down. Tony Galento's nickname was "Two Ton" because his size was absolutely huge. Despite Tony's size, Joe managed to put him down for the count in the fourth round. A book has been written about that fight. The book is entitled"Two Ton". Here is the newspaper, and the book.
Another addition for the '61 HOF set I am working on.
not Graded, But Shiny
Nice stuff everyone!! I just received this one, a pop of 3😀
Do pictures appear smaller than they used to for some reason?
I finally found a Joe Louis fight films coupon. It is the original coupon you mail in to get a copy of his 8mm fight films reel. I've been looking for this for a while.
I'm a big New England Patriots fan and collect a lot of their cards, especially the rookies. Here is a nice 1/1 Damien Harris rookie I just picked up. Its got a crazy display of memorabilia. Cant wait to get it in hand.
I dropped this into the Card of the Day thread also, but I'm so stoked about it that I figured I would double up here also.
This just arrived yesterday and I couldn't be more happy to have it! It is a 1962 Golden Arrow Dairy milk cap, and is only the second one that I know to still exist. I got it in a recent trade with a big football collector.
I have a special affinity for Frank Buncom and his family, and this rare 1962 Golden Arrow Dairy milk cap completes my Buncom master set. I detailed my connection with the Buncom family in an old post on my blog:
https://talesfromtheamericanfootballleague.com/a-letter-a-card-and-cosmic-connections/
Here is the complete Buncom collection:
https://talesfromtheamericanfootballleague.com/autographed-afl-trading-card-sets/frank-buncom-card-collection/![]
This beauty arrived yesterday. Sadly, the condition of the card is so impressive that I'm left to wonder if it was trimmed.
Personal Collection | Willie Woodburn | Legion of Doom
The last two I posted seem smaller. Thought I must have done something differently and not realized it.
I don’t think it’s anything you did. I went back and looked at old ones I’ve posted and they all look way smaller now.
Quoting has changed too. And the look (spacing) of my sig
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox
I didn't take any pictures because there was nothing eye popping to show but this month I have purchased larger lots of cards for my 1956 and 1973 Topps baseball set which has put me well over 50% for both. I am a set builder at heart and getting these lots is what keeps the hobby so interesting to me.
One more to add to the St. Patrick Relics collection on its way:
Main collecting focus is Patrick Roy playing days 85/86-02/03, expect 1/1, National/All-Star stamped cards.PC Completion: 2,548/2,952; 86.31% My Patrick Roy PC Website:https://proy33collector.weebly.com
I received this as a extra.For a eBay purchase I made.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
This fine specimen isn’t in the best shape but has two unique features. It shows when the card was purchased and also how much the new owner weighed at the time of purchase!
Personal Collection | Willie Woodburn | Legion of Doom
I made a trade today.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
Manning pickup from earlier this year.
Picked this up. I think it's a great looking card. I like the fact that you can actually make out his signature. I liked him a lot in college and even more when my cowboys drafted him.
Frames showed up today so first one of these beauties graded a 4 is headed to the UK as a Christmas gift! This one will be adorning the wall in my office shortly!
Personal Collection | Willie Woodburn | Legion of Doom
1973 Wrestling program with Joe Louis on the cover. He was brought in as the special guest referee. Very rare item, and I just couldn't pass it up.