I am sure the idea wont fly in here but here it go's

boggs301012

For my next set. I was thinking of an Certified auto set or an Jersey/Bat PSA set? Wade Boggs of course, I know I wont ever get my dough back but I dont care. Would the idea catch on or would I be the only person? I dont collect vintage and my basic is about done accept for future upgrades which will be slow. And to pass the time I thought start a new small set. Any creative ideas??


James

waittilitstartstosmell

I would reccommend asking Joe Orlando. He should be calling you any day now to discuss whether you're going to get 2 free grades when you reach 90%.


Smelly

Vargha

I think that you need to collect what you like and not worry about others unless you are doing it primarily as a financial vehicle.

waittilitstartstosmell

I always need others to approve what I decide to do. If other people don't agree with what I decide, it's simply not worth doing. I need people to be there cheering me on as I buy each card.


Smelly

boggs301012

Vargha

I agree, but I was curious if other collectors had any intrest in the same thing. Since I collect modern I was looking to add to my PSA collection and to see what other ideas people may or may not have regarding bat/jersey cards. Issues like does PSA grade them all are some to thick...etc..... Just a general feeler.

Thanks


james

qualitycards

BOGGS - The auto & GU cards seem like the logical next step. And since you are the Boggs man, I would assume every Boggs card that is licensed and can be graded should be a candidate for your set...jay

Vargha

Pre-game Wade Boggs chicken card and after-game Margo . . . uh, never mind.

boggs301012

VArgha I tried the chicken card couldnt preserv the meat. I also was out bid on the Margo Dress by some clown zardoz???something.



james

NickM

boggs - how about certified autographs of Hall of Famers or of your favorite team (maybe the '01 Diamondbacks) or putting together the certified autograph set from some set with a sizable number of autographs (Topps Archives, Fleer Greats of the Game, Leaf Signature, etc.)?
Many of the nicer game-used cards are not gradeable (too thick) or will get low grades because of surface issues arising from the swatch insertion process (plus, game-used card prices are still dropping as more and more collectors decide they don't need to haev multiples of players they don't particularly care about).

Nick

boggs301012

Nick

I have been sitting on the idea waiting to see if PSA does come out with a new holder. A thicker holder or course. It seems like that would be the next step. Or maybe it is an idea for in the future. Or it could be just a crappy idea. Certified Auto set I thought would be nice I was leanning towards that because the holders work now and I like auto's more than game used. I think that is what I am going to request. And in the 6 months it will take for PSA/ME to compose a list if they will even do it? Now that question of all auto? Or just one from each year ? To make it more obtainable and easier for everyone that may be intrested in such a set wether it Be Boggs or Mickey Mantle.


James


Thanks to most everyones imput. Just wanted to kick the idea around.

helionaut

For the last couple years I've been collecting game-used cards of HOFers and other notables. There are well over 100 HOFers with game-used cards available, and a similar number of autos. It has crossed my mind to get them slabbed, but it's not important to me personally. Since almost all these cards are 5 years old or less, and mint examples are surely available for all but the scarcest autographs, so condition isn't really a factor for me, but that's just me. If you have personally signed cards and want the PSA/DNA thing, that's something else. But look at the 2001 SP Legendary cuts set on the registry. I think some have been removed but when it was registered it was only missing 3 or 4 autos, and it is still very impressive. HOF autograph collecting is a large niche in the hobby, so there's no reason it can't be part of the registry.

roastedcat

HOF Auto's are already in the registry for Baseball.

But it would be nice if they made one for Football, and basketball and Hockey.