Please Mr. Postman

Stone193 · February 12, 2005 9:19AM

So has the postman been good to you lately? How about sharing what you have picked up lately.

I picked up two very ugly condition T3's that only a Turkey Red collector might be proud of:

Thanx for viewing.
your friend
Mike

magellan · February 12, 2005 9:28AM

I don't see anything ugly about 'em Mike. Truly beautiful cards and the borders don't bother me a bit. Thanks for putting the scans up.

Dave

kuhlmann · February 12, 2005 9:30AM

ok mike nice cards whats the story behind them?? year? players? how many in the set? i think they are really cool looking cards.

Mac53 · February 12, 2005 9:44AM

I like 'em, too. 1911? Jordan & Herzog At First?

Stone193 · February 12, 2005 9:56AM

Chris
I was really wanting others to post what they have picked up lately but as it goes for the set:
1911 Turkey Red caginet cards - 125 - 20 of them are boxers. The cards are "premiums" which mean that people got a coupon in the packs of Turkey Red, Old Mill or Fez cigarettes, and sent them in for these lithographic quality 5 3/4 X 8" cards. They more than likely got dinged in shipment and many survived having been tacked to the wall. All and all, the term "cabinet" card came from the fact that a lot of people put them up in cabinets as display "art" pieces during that time. The back either come with a check list or the rather interesting Turkey Red advertising.

OK, enuff of me...what ya got?

your friend
Mike

magellan · February 12, 2005 10:02AM

Yes , 1911 Turkey Reds also known as T3's and sometimes called "cabinet cards". They're 5 3/4 x8" and the set consists of 25 boxers and 100 baseball players. The set is numbered to 126 in the SCD annual price guide from 1989. Not sure where the extra card comes from.

edited to add that Mike beat me to the post and said it better as well.

kuhlmann · February 12, 2005 10:04AM

sorry mike.. ok this is what i got in the mail. not a big deal. but hey i might do the 85 set graded.

softparade · February 12, 2005 10:09AM

Mike, I know nothing about those cards, except that I don't have any!

They look sweet to me! Are you collecting the set?

phreakydancin · February 12, 2005 10:26AM

The T3s are among the most beautiful cards ever created. Large pictures, amazing colours, and lots of Hall of Famers. The two you have shared with us are pretty far from "ugly".

MorrellMan · February 12, 2005 10:44AM

Mike
Clearly you are gone to Turkey Red heaven.
Have fun and write often.
Those cards are the creme de la creme,
the cardo supremo, the top dog....
yf

Coolidge · February 12, 2005 10:44AM

I agree there's nothing ugly about them. Actually, I think they look great.

KLS23 · February 12, 2005 2:11PM

Mike,

How about this one? It's going to PSA/DNA in my next submission.

Bill George

Ken

ldferg · February 12, 2005 2:24PM

i got this. will let you know how it goes. i was really hesitant about not purchasing from BBC or BBK, but they were out.

Stone193 · February 12, 2005 2:26PM

Ken
Classic card! I'm guessin you are a Bears fan? Keep'm coming! Great auto also.

your friend
Mike

edit: for the guys who like T3's, this is my best card - HOF'er Bobby Wallace.

magellan · February 12, 2005 11:19PM

Mike, I'm so jealous ! I've bid on a few but haven't come close to winning any yet. My problem is that I'm trying to collect so much graded material at once......funds become limited at times.

Dave

KLS23 · February 13, 2005 12:23AM

Mike,

Thanks...not really a Bears fan. Just a collector of NFL HOF autographs. Have 90% of the hall now.....getting down to the really tough one's:>}. Anyone have a Joe Guyon or Guy Chamberlain autograph laying around? Ha ha. Here's another one for you:

Halas auto

Wish I could figure out how you guys manage to get those pics to show up directly in the post! Enjoy.

Ken

Mac53 · February 13, 2005 12:34AM

Actually, there's a post (2-10-05 at 3:23 p.m.) on the "testing forum" that has instructions abouting posting pics. I printed it off but haven't done it yet.

wufdude · February 13, 2005 12:58AM

^^ So you have 90% of the HOF autos? That's truly awesome...Have you considered putting the cards up on the registry? I've just started playing around with it since I had a Montana, Marino, Payton and Stallworth from years ago. I've bought several recently but just haven't gotten them graded yet.

Stone193 · February 13, 2005 1:01AM

<< <i>Actually, there's a post (2-10-05 at 3:23 p.m.) on the "testing forum" that has instructions abouting posting pics. I printed it off but haven't done it yet. >>

Mac
If you need any help or have questions, turn on your PM thru your profile and I will be glad to assist you.

your friend
MIke

Stone193 · February 13, 2005 1:04AM

<< <i>sorry mike.. ok this is what i got in the mail. not a big deal. but hey i might do the 85 set graded.

>>

Hi Chris
Never have to say sorry to me...nice card! I never looked, I would assume that many have done the set on the PSA registry - are you talking about doing the set PSA graded. Will you be cracking the card and resubmitting it to PSA?
Looks like a great card! Good luck on the set.

your friend
Mike

kuhlmann · February 13, 2005 1:12AM

was going to crack it but after seeing it in my hands wouldnt make sense

looks like a 7-8 !

i do like the black border sets like the 71 topps. seems alot harder cond wise.

Mac53 · February 13, 2005 1:28AM

Thanks, stone. I'll give it a try here shortly. My day job keeps getting in way!

MajorDanby · February 13, 2005 5:08AM

Got this:

Its the program for the game aaron broke ruth's record.

MajorDanby · February 13, 2005 5:10AM

Also got this bench rookie

Not a huge fan of bench, but wanted to add him to my HOF rookies collection. Didnt want to overspend. Got this on Superbowl sunday....so, i got it for cheap!

softparade · February 13, 2005 8:42AM

majordanby, nice Bench! Why is that card a PSA 6? Do tell me the flaws, I am wondering why it seems PSA is so much tougher on pre 70's cards. I would like to think it is not because the market pays much more for vintage. Maybe I'm dreaming but PSA should have the SAME standards for grading as your Bench and a 1988 Donruss Steve Farr ......

MajorDanby · February 13, 2005 3:29PM

soft, i'll let you know once i finally get it (should be tomorrow). I took that scan from the auction. I thought it was a nice looking bench and got it for $60. I bought it just when the superbowl began last weekend. I tried to get some more cards up for auction at that time. i went after an aparicio rookie (PSA 6) that was nicely centered. Someone else had the same idea....sniped me at the last second and got the card for dirt cheap!

Stone193 · February 14, 2005 3:30AM

MD
Nice Scorebook! I have a few....I actually have a WS scorebook from the 20's - not a program.
And I agree, the Bench RC is real sweet for that kind of dough.
Congrats!

your friend
Mike

boggs301012 · February 14, 2005 3:38AM

Bin off of ebay. Just arrived today. And the best part 1/1

WinPitcher · February 14, 2005 5:30AM

Nice stuff everyone!! Today I got mines!

also got a mint 9 Galen Cisco

The hairs you see on Maris's hat are due to the scanner not the card.

I should re do it but am lazy

The reverse is so so but the front is GEM

charliehustle14 · February 14, 2005 5:49AM

Sweet card Steve! Boy, did Roger ever smile?

Stone193 · February 14, 2005 5:56AM

Congratulations Steve
As 65s go, that's a beauty! Plus a 9 does wonders for your reg. score!

Thanx for sharing
your friend
Mike

Stone193 · February 14, 2005 7:18AM

OK, this will be my last T3 pickup for a while - of course unless I want to be sleepin the garage! My wife has no appreciation for this stuff!

It's unusual to pick one up this clean from a dealer - very good guys - SCGaynor. In the world of T3's, this is about as good as it gets.

thanx for viewing
your friend
Mike

MajorDanby · February 14, 2005 7:25AM

stone, that is a nice one....the top corners look sharp!

I bought the scorebook from scgaynor. He's a good dealer...not the most service friendly, but still sells legit stuff.

lostdart58 · February 15, 2005 12:38AM

What has the postman brought me lately???

NOTHING!!!.........Its Tuesday the postman just came and brought me NOTHING!! and he has brought me NOTHING since Thursday..'

I am waiting for about 45 items............mostly graded 72 Topps......also waiting for four checks from buyers.

GGGGGRRRRRRRR......

boggs301012 · February 15, 2005 1:01AM

Dont feel bad that was me til yesterday wating for numerous items. I had a good mail day yesterday ( not a good car day though 700.00 lighter) I recieved a new record 14 packages!!!!!!!!!

Tabe · February 15, 2005 3:50AM

Those T3s are awesome. I've loved that set since I first read about it as a kid. I've contented myself with the reprint set, though i may someday own a single card from the real set

Tabe

kingraider75 · February 15, 2005 4:59AM

my postal person stuff every last piece of mail, package,etc everything into my little box one day. The next day he leaves pratically nothing. I am going to start using my PO Box a lot more.

TheCARDKid · February 15, 2005 6:18AM

Those T3's are tremendous. The set is in a league of it's own.

Last week the postman delivered some fun unopened items:

1987 Topps football box - $45 - Great value for the money. Tons of stars and rookies.

1978/79 Topps basketball packs - Pulled Erving, Jabbar, Parrish (2), Malone.

1979/80 Topps packs, 1986 Topps football packs - Nothing really.

I've been drooling over this recently:

1957 Topps pack GAI 8 - Mantle Series

Stone193 · February 15, 2005 6:31AM

<< <i>Those T3s are awesome. I've loved that set since I first read about it as a kid. I've contented myself with the reprint set, though i may someday own a single card from the real set

Tabe >>

Tabe
If I ever do an upgrade and you want a PSA T3, I'll make sure you get it at what I have in it!
Mind you - this one and the Wallace that I posted are the "best" I have. Most are just acceptable with those pesky tack holes!

your friend
Mike

Stone193 · February 15, 2005 6:39AM

<< <i>Those T3's are tremendous. The set is in a league of it's own.

Last week the postman delivered some fun unopened items:

1987 Topps football box - $45 - Great value for the money. Tons of stars and rookies.

1978/79 Topps basketball packs - Pulled Erving, Jabbar, Parrish (2), Malone.

1979/80 Topps packs, 1986 Topps football packs - Nothing really.

I've been drooling over this recently:

1957 Topps pack GAI 8 - Mantle Series >>

TCK
Let us know how you do on the packs. Good luck.

On the 57 pack, I will bet that most buy it for display - perhaps as an investment and never open it! It's worth way more unopened IMO.

That is a sweet pack. My biggest regret - if you go to the BBCKid web and check out his "finds" - he has one with an old lady holding 8 pack cellos from 52T low series. He had them up for sale - pristine - in SCD for about 1750$ - just couldn't see spending it - one can easily get 7-10 grand for those packs today - they were in the best shape IMO! The fish that "I" let get away!

your friend
Mike

TheCARDKid · February 15, 2005 7:35AM

The '57 pack in GAI 8 is one of the rarest packs from the 50's.

There's also a '58 Topps cello pack with Kaline on top for sale on Ebay now.

MajorDanby · February 16, 2005 2:18PM

soft: I got the bench card today. Finally!

I am not sure why it got a 6 and not a 7. It does have a soft corner on the right, but everything looks great. the other corners are NM...the centering is fantastic...the edges look smooth. I compared it with my PSA 7 Ryan rookie and both cards are nearly identical.

Please Mr. Postman

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