What's on your want list??

BigRedMachine · June 4, 2005 8:05AM

I enjoyed the thread on which card in your collection you enjoy most. It got me to wondering what card was not in my collection that I WANTED most.

There are two that come to mind that I think I'll eventually own, especially if I quit buying packs from time to time and save a few bucks.

1963 Rose rookie in PSA 7
1955 Koufax rookie in PSA 7

If I had both of those I'd be thrilled. I'm officially not buying another pack of anything (except 2006 heritage of course) until I own both.

I just pi$$ed away another $60 on a handful of packs at the card shop and, even though I got a game used and an auto, I'd still be lucky to get $5 for what I have. I'm about to be converted to vintage only, and not just because GoudyGold says I should.

Everyone wishes they had Ruth's and Wagner's, but anyone else have that card or two they can reasonably afford if they put their mind to it?

I want a Rose and Koufax rookie.

lawnmowerman · June 4, 2005 8:14AM

Where do I begin?

1. 1978 Tony Dorsett psa 9 or 10
2. 1981 Joe Montana psa 9 or 10
3. 1976 Walter Payton psa 8 or 9
4. 1984 USFL Steve Young psa 9

Matt

Knuckles · June 4, 2005 8:17AM

Great thread subject Shawn. Don't feel too down, I do the same with packs trying to hit the lottery when I could be keeping the money for some nice vintage.

I still don't have a 1951-52 Parkhurst Terry Sawchuk rookie card..

I'm too picky about centering and would like it to be a 6 or higher for less than $500 since I'm cheapskate.

Anyway.. That's the one.

Griffins · June 4, 2005 8:29AM

1915 CJ Tris Speaker.
T200's of Chicago NL and St Louis NL
'60 Fleer #80 Collins or Tinker
'70 Rold Gold Speaker in PSA 9

Dallas88 · June 4, 2005 8:42AM

Hmmm - a Hilary Duff "game-used"..............

Seriously, at the top of mine is something with Buck O'Neil.....not Topps Fan Favorites, though!

iamthegreatcornholio · June 4, 2005 8:46AM

The 58 cards I still need from 1965 Topps. After that, maybe a 1934 Goudey Gehrig.

Brian

orion9578 · June 4, 2005 8:49AM

The next card I plan on getting and can actually afford is a 58' Jim Brown rookie in PSA 8. If anyone see's a really nice 8 somewhere for a nice price, feel free to pm me

.

Buccaneer · June 4, 2005 8:58AM

1961 Mantle AS PSA 8 (should get one this month)
1961 Mays AS PSA 8 (haven't seen one in a while)

After that, the big cards left for my sets include

1963 Rose PSA 7 (I don't even bother to search for one, I know I can't afford one anytime soon)
1964 Mantle PSA 7 (the Mantle Mystique bugs me)
1965 Mantle PSA 7 (ibid)
1957 BRobinson PSA 6 (probably get one this summer if I can find a nicely centered card)

denwd1 · June 4, 2005 9:05AM

i have a complete ex-nmt 63 set minus the rose rookie so i guess that would be mine too. ex/mt would do(or strong ex,)

bengineno9 · June 4, 2005 9:17AM

1953 Bowman Color Stan Musial PSA 3-5. I'm dreaming affordable.

TNP777 · June 4, 2005 9:25AM

#1 - 1957 Topps Brooks Robinson
#2 - 1949 Bowman Duke Snider
#3 - Three different "no way I'm ever gonna own one" cards - '52 Topps Jackie Robinson, Campy & Pee Wee

BigRedMachine · June 4, 2005 9:31AM

<< Great thread subject Shawn. Don't feel too down, I do the same with packs trying to hit the lottery when I could be keeping the money for some nice vintage.

I still don't have a 1951-52 Parkhurst Terry Sawchuk rookie card..

I'm too picky about centering and would like it to be a 6 or higher for less than $500 since I'm cheapskate.

Anyway.. That's the one. >>

Garret, I know I don't know you that well, but with the auto's and avatar, that's the one card I would've swore you DID have. Best of luck in getting it.

So much for "stealing" a Rose rookie. Everybody wants one.

IJustLoveCards · June 4, 2005 9:35AM

In Order of desire:

1933 Goudey Ruth (any of them) in a psa 6 -7
T-206 Cobb Red Pic....psa 5-6

Boopotts · June 4, 2005 10:11AM

'63 Topps Jacques Plante
'73 Topps Kenny Stabler
T205 Gold Border Christy Matthewson
'53 Bowman Color Pee Wee Reese
'57 Brooks Robinson

Stone193 · June 4, 2005 10:24AM

I would really like this card but it's already up to a grand - estimate the SMR at 900$ - but I believe they are low on pricing.

And I would like this GU Glavine jersey.

If anyone has any spare change - LMK.

mudflap02 · June 4, 2005 10:24AM

For now, it's whatever Heritage black refs or autos I can get for less than $15 per.

Long term, the usual suspects of Nolan Ryan cards - all 3 Venezuelans, Comic, Pin-Up, Deckle, 85 Mini, 93 Finest Refractor.

Stone193 · June 4, 2005 10:25AM

<< In Order of desire:

1933 Goudey Ruth (any of them) in a psa 6 -7
T-206 Cobb Red Pic....psa 5-6 >>

IJLC
You've got some good taste!

mike

InMySock · June 4, 2005 10:26AM

1.) 1991 Wild Card Brett Favre 5 Stripe PSA 10
2.) 1991 Wild Card Brett Favre 50 Stripe PSA 10
3.) 1991 Wild Card Brett Favre 100 Stripe PSA 10
4.) 1991 Topps Stadium Club Super Bowl XXVI Brett Favre PSA 10

When I get those four in those grades, I will officially be done with card collecting (until all of the bills for those cards are paid off!)

IJustLoveCards · June 4, 2005 10:34AM

<<<If anyone has any spare change - LMK.>>>

Mike,

I have some spare change..I would love to help..

my vig is 2 points a week..pm if interested!!

Mac53 · June 4, 2005 11:34AM

54 Ernie, 7 or better. Or 55 Koufax, 7 or better. I'm saving as fast as I can!

goudeygold · June 4, 2005 11:44AM

1938 Goudey Doerr and Medwick non-cartoon version PSA 5 or better to complete my set. It's been 2 years, and I still can't find them. Also ANY 38 Goudeys I need that will get all of mine at 5 or better I would love to find.

GG

jrdolan · June 4, 2005 12:19PM

Lots that I can never afford, but these I just may acquire in my lifetime:

33 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 5
39 Play Ball Ted Williams PSA 6
52 Topps Ed Mathews PSA 5
68 Topps Johnny Bench PSA 10
84 FU Roger Clemens PSA 10

Axtell · June 4, 2005 12:19PM

1953 Bowman Color Pee Wee Reese in 5+
2001 SPx Ichiro GU AU RC
1994 SP Arod PSA 9
1985 Topps Football Walter Payton in 9

IJustLoveCards · June 4, 2005 12:28PM

<< Lots that I can never afford, but these I just may acquire in my lifetime:

33 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 5
39 Play Ball Ted Williams PSA 6
52 Topps Ed Mathews PSA 5
68 Topps Johnny Bench PSA 10
84 FU Roger Clemens PSA 10 >>

Hummm.... wonder what the top 3 cards on your list have in common

lostdart58 · June 4, 2005 12:40PM

I need a nice 55 Bowman #22 Roy Campanella in ex-nr or better condition. The one I have just doesn't make the cut with the rest of my '55s

jvineyard · June 4, 2005 12:56PM

1972 Topps Archie Manning RC in PSA 10.

There's only one so far, and I let myself get outbid on it last year by not setting my snipe bid high enough.

jrdolan · June 4, 2005 1:22PM

<< Lots that I can never afford, but these I just may acquire in my lifetime:

33 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 5
39 Play Ball Ted Williams PSA 6
52 Topps Ed Mathews PSA 5
68 Topps Johnny Bench PSA 10
84 FU Roger Clemens PSA 10 >>

Hummm.... wonder what the top 3 cards on your list have in common >>

Well all three hit a ton of home runs. At least 500, in fact.

But Marshall Fogel has nothing to worry about from me; I've gone as high as I can go in that set. Now I just get to watch people catch up to me.

knglerxt · June 4, 2005 1:41PM

When I get more funds, these are some of the cards I want to get:

All 3 T-206 Christy Mathewson variations
1991 Topps Desert Shield Chipper Jones
1973 Topps Roberto Clemente
1953 Bowman Pee Wee Reese

zef204 · June 4, 2005 2:09PM

1965 Topps Joe Namath PSA 8
1961-62 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain PSA 8
1969-70 Topps Lew Alcindor PSA 8

I have one mentioned in a post above(1976 PSA 8 Payton...was a BVG 8.5 till I broke it out and sent it to PSA in hopes of a 9) and recently sold another mentioned above(1978 PSA 9 Dorsett) because it was given a PSA 9 and was very UNdeserving of it. I actually thought the money was better for my collection than the card even though it was slabbed a 9. Tough call but in the end I figured the card was more important than the flip.

I have the Namath and the Alcindor but in the 4-5 range and need to upgrade.

gregm13 · June 4, 2005 2:55PM

Hmmm.....very difficult to narrow down to a few cards because I'm collecting nearly every vintage football set plus the Dan Marino basic and master sets, football HOF set, all time QB's, ect...

Dream cards
Joe Namath PSA 8+ rc
Jim Brown PSA 8+ rc
Bart Starr PSA 8+ rc

Short term "wants"
1984 USFL Steve Young PSA 9
1978 Tony Dorsett PSA 8+
1977 Dave Casper, Mike Haynes, Mike Webster or Lee Roy Selmon PSA 8+
1990 NFL FACT Cinncinnatti Dan Marino (impossible to find...)

On a positive note, I recently picked up two cards that were on my want list for over 3 years 1959 Same Huff PSA 8 rc and a 1988 Dan Marino monty gum card.

Regards,

Greg M.

calleocho · June 4, 2005 3:25PM

This would be one cool card to add to my collection...its on sale right now...a mere $ 8000.

WarHoundR69 · June 4, 2005 4:43PM

Uncle Sam's Home Defense Hi#'s (121 to 144) - Since last Sept. only once have any of them come up on Ebay. Only 4 cards in the entire series have been graded. One of them is mine - #128, PSA5. Anyone got any for sale?

Thulnanth · June 4, 2005 5:03PM

I would love an Alpha Black Lotus (1993 Magic: The Gathering) in either PSA 9 or 10, although I doubt I could ever afford the latter

Oh well, maybe someday...

yankeeno7 · June 4, 2005 7:36PM

A very undergraded PSA 6 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente and a PSA 7 Topps Rose

DirtyDog48 · June 5, 2005 12:06AM

As a football collector, and a fan of the American Football League, I'd love to close out the tough 1963 Fleer set - I'm still needing the Lance Alworth and Len Dawson rookie cards......I've seen them around for under $100 each.

Stingray · June 5, 2005 2:09AM

A 1954 Al Kaline, was my favorite player, even though he was in the twilight of his career, when growing up.

yankeeno7 · June 5, 2005 3:47AM

If we are not only talking cards here, I would put David Wells game worn caps on my list. Lelands hasnt had any worn by Wells in ages. Wells hasnt auctioned any off like he used to and no one is selling (that I know of) any of the hats they have won in the past.

jrdolan · June 5, 2005 5:27AM

Didn't Wells wear a Babe Ruth cap in a game once? I wouldn't mind having that one!

lawnmowerman · June 5, 2005 6:49AM

<< 1.) 1991 Wild Card Brett Favre 5 Stripe PSA 10
2.) 1991 Wild Card Brett Favre 50 Stripe PSA 10
3.) 1991 Wild Card Brett Favre 100 Stripe PSA 10
4.) 1991 Topps Stadium Club Super Bowl XXVI Brett Favre PSA 10

When I get those four in those grades, I will officially be done with card collecting (until all of the bills for those cards are paid off!) >>

Yeah right! Thats what I always tell myself too.

p.s. It never works

Matt

yankeeno7 · June 5, 2005 3:17PM

Yeah, he did wear Ruths cap for an inning...Torre warned him not to do it...but of course he did anyway. Once the inning was over, Torre made him get back into his own cap. Im sure Wells was happy just to get away with the one inning.

fsjeter · June 6, 2005 2:52AM

I would love to add these someday:

1967 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 9
1967 Topps Seaver RC PSA 9
1967 Topps Red Sox Team PSA 9
1967 Topps Brooks Robinson PSA 9
1975 Topps Yount RC PSA 9
1975 Topps Brett RC PSA 9
1959 Topps Johnny Unitas PSA 9
1959 Topps Jim Brown PSA 9
1976 Topps Walter Payton PSA 9
1976-77 Topps Julius Erving PSA 9
1976-77 Topps David Thompson RC PSA 9

Scott

kingraider75 · June 6, 2005 5:51AM

SHORT TERM WANT LIST

1. complete 2005 donruss baseball set
2. complete 2005 topps heritage baseball set
3. complete Disneyland 50th aniv set, (sorry Non-sports on my list)
4. complete 2004 press pass football inserts sets
5. Topps 1985 O Pee Chee wrestling sets series 1 w/ stickers

LONG TERM WANT LIST

1. Complete 1935 National Chicle football set, all authentic, grade doesn't matter
2. 1957-1979 Topps Football sets, still some missing holes in my collection
3. 1970's Topps baseball sets, complete first half of the decade
4. 1954 Bowman Football set
5. low grade 1959 Topps Baseball set

That's about it for right now. I continue to buy stuff that's not part of either of these lists, but that's being foolish on my part. I think I can probably do almost all of these within the next couple of years, depending on how much I want to fork over for the vintage. The 1954 bowman football set may end up being the hardest one for me to complete. I just haven't seen that much of it on ebay or at shows/shops.

What's on your want list??

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