collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
I had this box, so I put the four pins together in it - the '56 Yankee was the one I reported on last week. I found the other pins in a box and put them together.
I wasted 45 min's of my life looking for one of the screws that go to the back - finally today I got up and tried to think it through and then it dawned on me - one of the screws was NEVER taken off - so I placed the pin onto the red construction paper with the screw in place and took the screw from another pin! What an idiot!!!!
While not contributing to this, my favorite thread, in some time... I have been playing along and home.
packman - that Mathewson is gorgeous! If I collected baseball, no doubt I would be chasing that set... albeit in considerably lesser grades.
smtjoy - that 1934 Exhibits 4-on-1 has some MAJOR star power on it. I am always amazed at the sheer number of baseball items made over the years. If it weren't for this thread, I would never even see a great number of them.
Elemenopeo - That Aparicio looks way better than the grade to my eye... but I have pretty pleb tastes when it comes to grading, which is why I do not submit to PSA myself.
Clemaz & Gonblott - great pick-ups from one of my favorite Topps baseball sets.
Stone - you always have the coolest "oddball" items. Do you have a Barfvadaresque room you keep all these treasures in since they take up much more room to display than cards?
I hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend while taking some time out to remember and celebrate our fallen heroes.
<< <i>Stone - you always have the coolest "oddball" items. Do you have a Barfvadaresque room you keep all these treasures in since they take up much more room to display than cards? >>
First, thanx snortman!
Yes - tho not complete yet - am looking for a few cabinets right now - I went on the net and found a few commercial display cab. co's that have used cabs also. The room - unfortunately is on the small side - so wall space is not what I'ld like.
And also - I agree - this thread has great stuff!!!! mike
smtjoy: I like the Exhibits. The 1934 Exhibit must be one of the last cards produced with Ruth as a Yankee. Great images of Gehrig and Dickey.
Gonblott: The '56 Mantle is sweet. I cannot see a flaw on the card. That is great purchase.
Mike: Your pins are the perfect compliment to the '56 Mantle. Are the other pins from 1956? I love seeing the variety of your collection.
Regarding the question on my 1915 CJ set, I am a little over 40% on the set. I have around 37% in PSA and the balance in SGC. I haven't decided whether I will convert the set to SGC or PSA. I really like the look of the CJ cards in the SGC holder. Here is a link to my set on PSA with scans of all the cards: PSA LINK
Here are some more recent additions to my CJ set. The cards came from a combination of eBay and off eBay sales.
Gentlemen, as usual you never cease to amaze me with what you guys post. Between Stones decanters, the Teddy Ballgame Redman, the Ruth Exhibits, all the super high grade 70's material, and all the other fantastic stuff, thanks for sharing with the rest of us. This thread is the only place I have ever seen some of the items you all have posted.
But with all due respect to everyone elses post (cause you all have killer items) I got to say that the Anson that Packman posted made me stop and mumble HOLY $&@!. That is a show stopper right there, congrats on scoring such an incredible card Packman.
Seeing all of these great pre-war baseball cards really makes me envious. Besides for a handful of issues like the Shotwell candy Grange set, Mayfair candy set, Mayos, and the National Chicles, there really is not much pre-war football out there. Can you imagine how awesome it would be, if there were mainstream football issues of all the pre-war baseball sets?
The nice thing about collecting cards is that there is something for everybody. With patience you can pick up some great cards that have a technical low grade but retain great eye appeal. I do not want to sidetrack this thread but to answer the question regarding my favorite card, I do not know if you mean my favorite CJ or any favorite card in my collection. I will answer both:
My favorite CJ (great eye appeal but low grade due to a flaw in the top border):
My favorite card other the CJs (tie between these two cards - Wagner is my favorite because it was the favorite card of my collecting mentor growing up and Ruth because it is his first card as a Yankee which is my favorite team)
<< <i>Thanks Ryan! I've been watching these for a few years, and I've bid on several of the recent ones at auction. I'm excited to have won this one!
Doug >>
I knew when I saw your name on the last post of this thread that it was going to be something special, Doug. Absolutely stunning Beecher... congrats on the addition!
This is the nicest centering PSA 6 I have ever seen on this card so I pulled the trigger on it. I have seen terribly centered BINs for over $100.00, but I was surprised to get this for $78 and some change. Another tough one out of the way.
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congrats on that one
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
Hoarding silver and collecting history
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Beautiful presentation, color and clarity - why bother selling a kidney for an 8?
On the prewar sets - that's why I'm only doing one and one small BB set - raw is just fine with me.
Where are you at with the CJ set?
mike
A couple recent HOF'er additions...
"Molon Labe"
I had this box, so I put the four pins together in it - the '56 Yankee was the one I reported on last week. I found the other pins in a box and put them together.
I wasted 45 min's of my life looking for one of the screws that go to the back - finally today I got up and tried to think it through and then it dawned on me - one of the screws was NEVER taken off - so I placed the pin onto the red construction paper with the screw in place and took the screw from another pin! What an idiot!!!!
mike
It FINALLY came today!
My new FAVORITE card in my collection!
It would by my favorite also! Absolutely beautiful card with really nice centering!
Thanx for sharing
mike
Steve
Steve
packman - that Mathewson is gorgeous! If I collected baseball, no doubt I would be chasing that set... albeit in considerably lesser grades.
smtjoy - that 1934 Exhibits 4-on-1 has some MAJOR star power on it. I am always amazed at the sheer number of baseball items made over the years. If it weren't for this thread, I would never even see a great number of them.
Elemenopeo - That Aparicio looks way better than the grade to my eye... but I have pretty pleb tastes when it comes to grading, which is why I do not submit to PSA myself.
Clemaz & Gonblott - great pick-ups from one of my favorite Topps baseball sets.
Stone - you always have the coolest "oddball" items. Do you have a Barfvadaresque room you keep all these treasures in since they take up much more room to display than cards?
I hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend while taking some time out to remember and celebrate our fallen heroes.
Snorto~
<< <i>Stone - you always have the coolest "oddball" items. Do you have a Barfvadaresque room you keep all these treasures in since they take up much more room to display than cards? >>
First, thanx snortman!
Yes - tho not complete yet - am looking for a few cabinets right now - I went on the net and found a few commercial display cab. co's that have used cabs also. The room - unfortunately is on the small side - so wall space is not what I'ld like.
And also - I agree - this thread has great stuff!!!!
mike
smtjoy: I like the Exhibits. The 1934 Exhibit must be one of the last cards produced with Ruth as a Yankee. Great images of Gehrig and Dickey.
Gonblott: The '56 Mantle is sweet. I cannot see a flaw on the card. That is great purchase.
Mike: Your pins are the perfect compliment to the '56 Mantle. Are the other pins from 1956? I love seeing the variety of your collection.
Regarding the question on my 1915 CJ set, I am a little over 40% on the set. I have around 37% in PSA and the balance in SGC. I haven't decided whether I will convert the set to SGC or PSA. I really like the look of the CJ cards in the SGC holder. Here is a link to my set on PSA with scans of all the cards: PSA LINK
Here are some more recent additions to my CJ set. The cards came from a combination of eBay and off eBay sales.
Chris
My small collection
Want List:
'61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
Cardinal T206 cards
Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
<< <i>Your pins are the perfect compliment to the '56 Mantle. Are the other pins from 1956? I love seeing the variety of your collection. >>
Hi David
First let me congratulate you on some superb CJ's! It looks like you're moving fast and furious on the set!
On the pins - the top 2 are WS Press Pin from 1955 and the bottom 2 are press pins from 1956.
A super collage would probably involve a program, nice ticket and the press pins and perhaps a press pass which was issued to writers also I believe.
Thanx for asking.
mike
But with all due respect to everyone elses post (cause you all have killer items) I got to say that the Anson that Packman posted made me stop and mumble HOLY $&@!. That is a show stopper right there, congrats on scoring such an incredible card Packman.
Packman's definitely in a different league. The Anson and the CJ's are out of this world. Thanks for sharing, and please keep it up!
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"Molon Labe"
<< <i>Too many great cards -- Gonblott, that '56 Mick is a bomb. Congrats! >>
Thanks for all the comments guys.
=P
A lot of 8 of these...
on a serious note...unbelievable...whats your favorite card?
My favorite CJ (great eye appeal but low grade due to a flaw in the top border):
My favorite card other the CJs (tie between these two cards - Wagner is my favorite because it was the favorite card of my collecting mentor growing up and Ruth because it is his first card as a Yankee which is my favorite team)
"Molon Labe"
<< <i>Wow, those 76 antenna balls bring back memories!!!! >>
They also make your car easier to spot (LOL)...i couldn't resist...
Chris
My small collection
Want List:
'61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
Cardinal T206 cards
Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
Doug
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Doug
<< <i>Thanks Ryan! I've been watching these for a few years, and I've bid on several of the recent ones at auction. I'm excited to have won this one!
Doug >>
I knew when I saw your name on the last post of this thread that it was going to be something special, Doug. Absolutely stunning Beecher... congrats on the addition!
Snorto~
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
The N162 Beecher really jumps out at me and Sting just keeps rollin along with great scans of 9s for his 76T set!
Again David - more great cards - the Cobb is sweet! For a 2 - ya can't beat it!
To everyone - thanx for sharing!
mike
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