An old friend heard I was collecting again and he offered up a box he found while cleaning out his moms house. He was going to give it to me. I didn't feel right taking it without giving him something... He hadn't touched the cards since 1977. Approx 500 Topps NFL (69-77) and 300 of the Star Wars cards. I had no idea the Star Wars cards of that vintage were popular. Now I have to decide how many of these I'm going to send in to get graded.
These are back from PSA after 8 months.
All pre-pandemic raw pick ups on eBay. Paid $180 for the Mantle, $20 for the Drysdale, $30 for the Dodgers Big Three, and $50 for the Morgan. I rarely buy graded- I enjoy the thrill of the hunt for gems like this. Although prices have climbed across the board during this pandemic, it's comforting to know there are hidden gems out there to be uncovered. Very rewarding when they come back in these slabs!
technically not a recent pick up. but came back to the warehouse where i keep most of my stuff to go thru another round of boxes...apparently bought 2 boxes from steve at the national that year. no clue why we stopped after a few packs on this one. think we may had run outta cardsavers after box one...
a couple packs we opened and just stuck the cards back in the wrappers. 30 packs still sealed!
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An old friend heard I was collecting again and he offered up a box he found while cleaning out his moms house. He was going to give it to me. I didn't feel right taking it without giving him something... He hadn't touched the cards since 1977. Approx 500 Topps NFL (69-77) and 300 of the Star Wars cards. I had no idea the Star Wars cards of that vintage were popular. Now I have to decide how many of these I'm going to send in to get graded.
I see you got the non error C3PO card. I heard that that one is harder to find than the famous error version.
It is not the best signature, so I am hoping that he rushed or something rather than it being any indication of any deterioration of his health.
When they issued the Legends cards, there was an arrangement with the HHOF that the living players would sign for $15 (it may have been $10, I would have to check my records) each if you went through Legends. Orr, however, did not participate.
They began 1992. I subscribed in 1994 and Bill Mosienko had already passed. Ultimately, five series of 18 cards were produced (1-1992, 2 - 1993, 3&4 - 1994 and 5 - 1996), with 49 players living (including Mosienko) at the times of their release.
Now, only 20 are still alive. I am happy to have finally gotten around to getting Bobby Orr, who can be reasonably argued to be the GOAT. (Personally, there is Gretzky by himself, then Orr and Lemieux in a dead heat, but that's just me after being a hard-core fan since 1971)
Interesting. I thought the same thing When I got this business card that I got from him a couple weeks ago. It’s that O in Orr on both and the Y in Bobby in mine.
Interesting. I thought the same thing When I got this business card that I got from him a couple weeks ago. It’s that O in Orr on both and the Y in Bobby in mine.
It is a bit worrisome to see. I do hope he is well. He is very prompt, though. I wouldn't be shocked if he goes in every day.
Chasing the Oliver RC for a long time. Solid member of the Hall of the VG.
I would not be surprised if he was upgraded to the HOF someday.
.303 BA, 11x .300 or better, 1 batting title
He was a couple seasons away as a DHer to get to 3000. woulda, shoulda, coulda
Regardless, Al was a BIG want list item for my HOVG RC class. PSA 9 pop 29
Landed a case of 1998 Topps Chrome Football. Pretty solid Rookie Class!! Manning, Moss, and Woodson HOF + Hines Ward.
Charles Woodson is the only player to win the Heisman playing significant minutes on both sides of the ball since college football moved to a two-platoon system in the early 1960s.
A couple more for my quest to get every vintage multi player card with at least 1 HOFer. Have two other '64 stand-ups and really like the way they look, will likely keep adding these. For '56 going for a HOF set sans Mantle as I will never pull the trigger on that card - getting pretty close. '71 I needed Lefty and really like this set. '72 Leaders I picked up as I watch the 60's leader cards skyrocket. Wish I had bought those up when they were the price of the '72s - still need some for both my '61 and '68 HOF sets I am working on. The '62 Ford IA is because I like those cards - now have Mantle, Ford and Spahn. Want to get Killebrew next. I think I say this every post - excited to add these to my collection (if I wasn't what was the point of buying them??)
Apologize in advance for the rookie Beckett question but I loved several of the Jordan signed cards in this thread. In the examples on the 1st page, how can you tell if the card is authentic / unaltered? I see an autograph authentication on the label but nothing about the card. And I don't really care about a numerical grades - more is the card and auto authenticated. thanks in advance for sharing some incredible stuff. Dave
A nice raw Mantle pickup, this is a great card that I am so happy to finally own. Typical of my collection it is lower grade but still really nice; the type flaws you (or at least I) can live with. His first ring and one of the few cards from the time period that depict the Clipper and Comet together.
1947-1966 Exhibits - New York Yankees 1951 World Champions
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added another Palmer card.
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Pretty excited to get this card in - hopefully we can get a decent price on a dual auto group sub this year
(the splotches are from my crappy scanner)
(reposting in the correct thread. oops.)
'Been striking-out with unopened packs this month, so I bought this card as consolation. at least I was able to get what I paid-for.
"The Big Fundamental" in a POP 1 of 10
UCLA grad here
Not a big deal but a fun subset from Topps.
Every Thursday, Topps puts out a new iteration of their subset: Turn Back the Clock.
The newest of the subset came out 9 weeks ago - 3 cards per week.
The first week #1-3 had Mike Trout in it; they seed the set - 1 per 20 orders with an SP.
I was lucky enough to get the Trout SP and today - in the mail set #9 - I got the Bench SP 5/5!
The number is hard to read off the scan:
A second year Alworth.
A rookie.
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Nice Yankees auto
Here's something a little different:
A few more 53 Topps.
For Sale
For Sale
greatest hitter of all time / if not for war service he would own every major record :
This guy's son-in-law is a heck of a golfer.
An old friend heard I was collecting again and he offered up a box he found while cleaning out his moms house. He was going to give it to me. I didn't feel right taking it without giving him something... He hadn't touched the cards since 1977. Approx 500 Topps NFL (69-77) and 300 of the Star Wars cards. I had no idea the Star Wars cards of that vintage were popular. Now I have to decide how many of these I'm going to send in to get graded.
SWEETNESS!!! Congrats.
These are back from PSA after 8 months.
All pre-pandemic raw pick ups on eBay. Paid $180 for the Mantle, $20 for the Drysdale, $30 for the Dodgers Big Three, and $50 for the Morgan. I rarely buy graded- I enjoy the thrill of the hunt for gems like this. Although prices have climbed across the board during this pandemic, it's comforting to know there are hidden gems out there to be uncovered. Very rewarding when they come back in these slabs!
POP 1 of 15
technically not a recent pick up. but came back to the warehouse where i keep most of my stuff to go thru another round of boxes...apparently bought 2 boxes from steve at the national that year. no clue why we stopped after a few packs on this one. think we may had run outta cardsavers after box one...
a couple packs we opened and just stuck the cards back in the wrappers. 30 packs still sealed!
what to do, what to do...
I see you got the non error C3PO card. I heard that that one is harder to find than the famous error version.
the nicest raw Dorsett RC I've ever owned
Added another Harper and a nice Sutton for my HOF autos
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
I had a big mail day.
I finished my Chuck Howley set.
a couple of rookies.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
Just got this back from Great North Road America.
It is not the best signature, so I am hoping that he rushed or something rather than it being any indication of any deterioration of his health.
When they issued the Legends cards, there was an arrangement with the HHOF that the living players would sign for $15 (it may have been $10, I would have to check my records) each if you went through Legends. Orr, however, did not participate.
They began 1992. I subscribed in 1994 and Bill Mosienko had already passed. Ultimately, five series of 18 cards were produced (1-1992, 2 - 1993, 3&4 - 1994 and 5 - 1996), with 49 players living (including Mosienko) at the times of their release.
Now, only 20 are still alive. I am happy to have finally gotten around to getting Bobby Orr, who can be reasonably argued to be the GOAT. (Personally, there is Gretzky by himself, then Orr and Lemieux in a dead heat, but that's just me after being a hard-core fan since 1971)
@LarkinCollector might know something about this guy...
12x All-Star, 95 NL MVP, WS Champ, 9x Silver Slugger, 3x Gold Glove, 3rd ballot HOF
Nic
Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF
Interesting. I thought the same thing When I got this business card that I got from him a couple weeks ago. It’s that O in Orr on both and the Y in Bobby in mine.
It is a bit worrisome to see. I do hope he is well. He is very prompt, though. I wouldn't be shocked if he goes in every day.
I completed my Lee Smith rookie set.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
Chasing the Oliver RC for a long time. Solid member of the Hall of the VG.
I would not be surprised if he was upgraded to the HOF someday.
.303 BA, 11x .300 or better, 1 batting title
He was a couple seasons away as a DHer to get to 3000. woulda, shoulda, coulda
Regardless, Al was a BIG want list item for my HOVG RC class. PSA 9 pop 29
2x All-Star, WS Champ, ALCS MVP, 4x Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, Was used as an emergency relief pitcher 3 times with 1 K!
Nic
Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF
Landed a case of 1998 Topps Chrome Football. Pretty solid Rookie Class!! Manning, Moss, and Woodson HOF + Hines Ward.
Charles Woodson is the only player to win the Heisman playing significant minutes on both sides of the ball since college football moved to a two-platoon system in the early 1960s.
A couple of cards of this ring of honor member.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
A couple more for my quest to get every vintage multi player card with at least 1 HOFer. Have two other '64 stand-ups and really like the way they look, will likely keep adding these. For '56 going for a HOF set sans Mantle as I will never pull the trigger on that card - getting pretty close. '71 I needed Lefty and really like this set. '72 Leaders I picked up as I watch the 60's leader cards skyrocket. Wish I had bought those up when they were the price of the '72s - still need some for both my '61 and '68 HOF sets I am working on. The '62 Ford IA is because I like those cards - now have Mantle, Ford and Spahn. Want to get Killebrew next. I think I say this every post - excited to add these to my collection (if I wasn't what was the point of buying them??)
Brad31 that 71 Carlton is one corner from absolute glory. Those edges are so clean!! Great batch there.
Just got this today. Very pleased to add it to my collection.
Apologize in advance for the rookie Beckett question but I loved several of the Jordan signed cards in this thread. In the examples on the 1st page, how can you tell if the card is authentic / unaltered? I see an autograph authentication on the label but nothing about the card. And I don't really care about a numerical grades - more is the card and auto authenticated. thanks in advance for sharing some incredible stuff. Dave
Ordered this back in October - just in from Topps.
Must've been a very slow boat?
A nice raw Mantle pickup, this is a great card that I am so happy to finally own. Typical of my collection it is lower grade but still really nice; the type flaws you (or at least I) can live with. His first ring and one of the few cards from the time period that depict the Clipper and Comet together.
1947-1966 Exhibits - New York Yankees 1951 World Champions
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
Bought a collection. Will sub a few. Here are some highlights
Added the great Bob Gibson to my HOF auto set
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
Got this today.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
Fresh from SGC.
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Another 53 Topps and some 53 Bowman football for your viewing.
For Sale
More vintage football from 54. I really do wish there were more consistency in the holders, 3 different styles on display here.
For Sale
From my friends in Germany. A few Beckenbauers and Gerd Muller.
My 10th Palmer card.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/
Finally got the YG's for my Makar and J Hughes PC
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
With this one I need 4 more for 73 team
This leaves me needing 16 for the 72 team
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
I finally got this. I still need 1983 and 1985 to finish my Randy White set.
I collect hall of fame rookie cards, https://www.instagram.com/stwainfan/