The December 2020 Pickups Thread...

jfkheat

This is an upgrade for my 64 Stand-up set.

JoeBanzai

Beautiful Pinson Stand-Up!

pdub1819

Should have picked this up years ago! Once he retires, this will go to my Post WWII HOF 1st Ballot Set.

NGS428

@pdub1819 said:

Should have picked this up years ago! Once he retires, this will go to my Post WWII HOF 1st Ballot Set.

That is one solid card! Nice!

emar

@pdub1819 said:

Should have picked this up years ago! Once he retires, this will go to my Post WWII HOF 1st Ballot Set.

Great pick up!
I shoulda, coulda, woulda, picked up the PSA 10 four years ago for $500.
Today------> $4500
Albert's a shoo-in 1st rounder.
My hope is he doesn't drag out his career and diminish his legacy

pab1969

Another auto for the set:

JakeR2234

A couple nice packs with wrapper variations of the 1978 Rushing Leaders on Top Cellos

Anyone spot the error?

dad2cl3

My non-sport collection is best described as compulsive! Here’s another addition I couldn’t resist purchasing!

Jason

2014bestservice

@JakeR2234 said:
A couple nice packs with wrapper variations of the 1978 Rushing Leaders on Top Cellos

Anyone spot the error?

Precognition ?? Wrong year

pdub1819

@emar said:

@pdub1819 said:

Should have picked this up years ago! Once he retires, this will go to my Post WWII HOF 1st Ballot Set.

Great pick up!
I shoulda, coulda, woulda, picked up the PSA 10 four years ago for $500.
Today------> $4500
Albert's a shoo-in 1st rounder.
My hope is he doesn't drag out his career and diminish his legacy

I agree 100%.

stwainfan

Hof rc.

daltex

@emar said:

@pdub1819 said:

Should have picked this up years ago! Once he retires, this will go to my Post WWII HOF 1st Ballot Set.

Great pick up!
I shoulda, coulda, woulda, picked up the PSA 10 four years ago for $500.
Today------> $4500
Albert's a shoo-in 1st rounder.
My hope is he doesn't drag out his career and diminish his legacy

Too late. He already has. Shouldn't matter. Didn't for Griffey.

rmh111985

One for the Hockey HOF collection:

hankcaddy

Added 2 more

addicted2ebay

Probstein123 pick up... thanks Rick!

hyperchipper09

Bought as a gift for someone

hyperchipper09

@stwainfan said:
Hof rc.

And now I know who got it while I procrastinated . Should I get Buck, should I get Bell lol. Congrats, great card!

stwainfan

@hyperchipper09 said:

@stwainfan said:
Hof rc.

And now I know who got it while I procrastinated . Should I get Buck, should I get Bell lol. Congrats, great card!

Thanks.

DBesse27

I've had a 1970's Linnett portrait of Yaz for a while, but had heard there was a "no Sox logo" variation, which has other differences too. When one finally showed up on eBay I quickly hit the BIN. Unfortunately it was really poorly packaged and was badly damaged, but I'm still happy to have it:

And here's the other version I've had for a while:

Eavdr10

A couple of ‘89’s for the Eric Davis collection, and a beautiful McGwire that I stared at in awe at a card show 31 years ago with nowhere near enough coin in my pocket to purchase. I did walk away with McGwires ‘89 bowman that day instead. Also was a cool card, but definitely a distant second. 9 year old me is very happy right now, and so is 40 year old me

rmh111985

Snagged this before it really takes off. Top 3 all-time American born player in NHL history, with a good chance of becoming the career leader in scoring among that group if he stays healthy:

NGS428

@Eavdr10 said:
A couple of ‘89’s for the Eric Davis collection, and a beautiful McGwire that I stared at in awe at a card show 31 years ago with nowhere near enough coin in my pocket to purchase. I did walk away with McGwires ‘89 bowman that day instead. Also was a cool card, but definitely a distant second. 9 year old me is very happy right now, and so is 40 year old me

Love the Davis cards. If you had to choose 1 of his rookie cards which one would it be? Donruss, Topps tiffany, fleer, Topps? I’ve been looking to get one but can’t decide.

NGS428

toadstrangler

yoda100

My 67 Jenkins is my best pickup of Dec.

pdub1819

blurryface

very few cards left on my vintage want list, very surprised when this centered one popped up w/ a clean back.

even though it was a buy it now, i am still peeking out my window because i feel like i completely robbed the guy.

NGS428

@dustinspeaks said:
I don't think I've ever seen a Mothers Cookies card with square cut corners before.

Yup, hand cut version. 1989 Griffey cards were issued in packs with the traditional round corners. They also issued uncut strips of 4 cards (full set). Hand cuts have total pops under 30 while the round corner version is around 1,000 to 2,000.

Avardan

This just came in - my son pulled it from a box of Stadium Clubs last year! Lucky kid! --Sad that a factory defect (scratch) prevented the 10 rating.

stwainfan

Got this in.

NGS428

@stwainfan said:
Got this in.

Solid find. I am choosing between this 90 Leaf Walker and the Topps Tiffany. Leaning toward the Tiffany, but love this leaf too! I had to go with the Thomas 90 leaf.

stwainfan

@NGS428 said:

@stwainfan said:
Got this in.

Solid find. I am choosing between this 90 Leaf Walker and the Topps Tiffany. Leaning toward the Tiffany, but love this leaf too! I had to go with the Thomas 90 leaf.

Thanks its my first Leaf card from that set.

Piggs

Nice addition to my set.

dictoresno

these delivered today

rookiecardfan

Past week pickups

lwehlers

@NGS428 said:

@stwainfan said:
Got this in.

Solid find. I am choosing between this 90 Leaf Walker and the Topps Tiffany. Leaning toward the Tiffany, but love this leaf too! I had to go with the Thomas 90 leaf.

get both.

lwehlers

four more 83's

NGS428

@lwehlers said:

@NGS428 said:

@stwainfan said:
Got this in.

Solid find. I am choosing between this 90 Leaf Walker and the Topps Tiffany. Leaning toward the Tiffany, but love this leaf too! I had to go with the Thomas 90 leaf.

get both.

In due time I am sure...

AFLfan

Picked up a signed 1967 Milton Bradley Ben Davidson that arrived today.

Piggs

Two days two '52 Topps card deliveries. This is a upgrade from a "2" so I'm very happy with this one.

dan89

Sold my 8 a few years ago and regretted it. Like the 61 more than the rook for eye appeal. Thrilled to add this one

DBesse27

@dan89 said:
Sold my 8 a few years ago and regretted it. Like the 61 more than the rook for eye appeal. Thrilled to add this one

I’m glad you said that, I’ve always preferred the 1961 Over the 60 too. And yours is off the charts!

PNWcollector

Sent an offer for this card and was elated when the seller accepted... received yesterday and it’s beautiful... except for the top left corner where someone tried to use black sharpie to match the black wood grains. Such a shame.

Short-term pickup as I’ve already requested a return.

1959

best looking Yaz I've seen.

brad31

Loving the ‘67 Jenkins and the ‘61 Yaz. Those are both awesome cards. Congratulations on some nice pick-ups.

VoteDizzy

Picked up a couple early cards of the original Mookie.  The '80 arrived last week.  The '79 finally showed up today after a two week trip through the postal service black hole.

handyman

Very happy with this one.

80sOPC

That OPC Bonds is fantastic

@dictoresno said:
these delivered today

stwainfan

The center of the undefeated 1972 Dolphins.

1951WheatiesPremium

As I have mentioned before, I don't typically by photos unless they're mass produced. However, occasionally, if I recognize the image as something significant in his career, I may alter course. When I first saw this Type I (I think?) photo, it seemed familiar to me. I wasn't sure so I bookmarked it and mulled it over. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks so I ran back and grabbed my copy of the second issue of Sports Illustrated to confirm it...

Sure enough, that was it. I always loved that card (why I bought the mag) and in particular, I love the action shot and the 'card that never was' aspect of it and now I have the companion photo, from seller harrydoyle on eBay. Crystal clear and marked up and stamped, likely by the photo layout editor: