Fred Clarke holding bat is one of my favorite T206s along with Lajoie throwing.
Here are some scans and questions. I think I want to submit these Sovereigns to PSA, (Not overly concerned on grade as long as they are unaltered).
Jones- I don't see anything wrong except the top right corner crinkle
Merritt- The background Green is not solid, kind of splotchy w/ light green around the head
Murray- afraid it might be trimmed, but thought I read somewhere that Sovereigns ran smaller than other T206s (does PSA account for that?). I have a Piedmaoont 150 graded PSA 2 that is the same dimensions when overlaid though, thoughts? Because it is Sovereign 460 does that make it more likely to run smaller?
Murray is trimmed and the other two look OK from the scans IMO.
Edited to add: I know American Beauty cards are smaller than normal T206's, but to my knowledge they're the only one's. I haven't seen any Sovereigns that measured smaller than normal T206's.
Here are my most recent additions to my Registry set. Nothing spectacular, but it keeps my set average above PSA 2 (the McGraw is weighted 3) which is what I am after. Right after adding them, I reached #106, but now I am back down to #110, oh well.
Yes a bunch of them should look familiar! I was very happy with the grades. I let them keep the old certs (my mistake) when I submitted them so I'm not sure how I did but I think I may have gotten a few upgrades.
I'm thinking the Ferris might have been a bump. And I'm pretty sure the Konetchy was always raw, but it looks really nice in the holder. I wouldn't say its borders are necessarily fat, but they look a little husky in the slab, which is a good thing, I think.
I am curious to know what people on this thread think of Topps coming out with this anniversary set? What about your expectations?
I predict it will be popular for about 4 months after its release, and will otherwise not be much more. I expect it will ony be as popular as the 2002 Topps 206 unless they insert a real Wagner, Plank, Cobbs, etc. I think it will, on the other hand, create a spike in interest for the real T206 cards and would expect to see sales and prices soar during that time. I hope Topps does not create the modern size cards and make the minis a parallel. I think they should only produce the minis, to include memorabilia/autograph, and original T206s inserted. Don't include them inside Frames. Use a "Topps" back and the parallels can be in the traditional Tobacco brands. I would like to see some suprises too, not just repeat the 2002 set. Maybe add some Chrome parallels, Maybe dual autograph cards signed on the front and back of the card (eliminate the back of the card). Add some horizontal cards as well.
bender, Someone else has already submitted that for the set registry. It is third in the New Sets request que. you can view the list by scrolling down on the Set Request tab on the PSA website.
I am curious to know what people on this thread think of Topps coming out with this anniversary set? What about your expectations? >>
Didn't they already do a Topps 206? I don't really follow the modern market all that much, but I would guess that Topps is beyond the point of diminishing returns on all these retro sets.
As for the original Monster, its popularity was probably heightened a bit with the release of the first Topps 206 set a few years ago, but the 100th anniversary of the set is a bit of a yawner for me - and I love the set.
Yeah, I'll be seeing them here (St. Louis) at the Fox. Should be incredible. It's an ornate venue from the '20s or '30s. I don't think it holds more than 6,000, but the place still literally rumbles. I downloaded the Hampton shows, but still need to listen to them. Have heard great things, though. I'd love to go to Red Rocks as well, but I think that's after my summer break ends. You going to the Fenway show?
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
Been awhile for this thread. Inching closer to completion. Some Hofers, SLers and commons. Some nice, others not so much. The Johnson might be an upgrade in the future but the price was right. The Joss seems overgraded to me but probably paid a 30 price for it.
Picked up my first Young portrait yesterday. It has taken me a while to find a nice midgrade example. I have posted it on a couple other boards already so hopefully those of you who frequent the other sites won't get tired of me.
I completely agree. The Young Portrait is a tough card to find with a nice clean green background. I have been after one for quite some time now. I paid a premium over what recent Young portraits have sold for but I feel I actually got a pretty good deal compared to what they were selling for a year or so ago. Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words.
Yes Mark those cards should look familiar, thanks for helping me along. Love the Otey, that's one of my favorite cards in the set.....I still need to grab one. He doesn't come up for sale all that often.
A few more pickups. These get me to only needing 2 more commons Williams and Malarkey. If anyone has one for sale or trade let me know.
Just to clarify because after I read my post I thought it might be confusing, I only need 2 commons to complete the common portion of the set. I still need about 43 more HOFers and SLers to finish it off minus the big 6. At that point I think I'd go for an O'Hara and Demmitt and call it a day.
I would love to open something like this at least once in my life:
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The aim is to add one card per week to the collection....
Here are some scans and questions. I think I want to submit these Sovereigns to PSA, (Not overly concerned on grade as long as they are unaltered).
Jones- I don't see anything wrong except the top right corner crinkle
Merritt- The background Green is not solid, kind of splotchy w/ light green around the head
Murray- afraid it might be trimmed, but thought I read somewhere that Sovereigns ran smaller than other T206s (does PSA account for that?). I have a Piedmaoont 150 graded PSA 2 that is the same dimensions when overlaid though, thoughts? Because it is Sovereign 460 does that make it more likely to run smaller?
Edited to add: I know American Beauty cards are smaller than normal T206's, but to my knowledge they're the only one's. I haven't seen any Sovereigns that measured smaller than normal T206's.
looking for low grade t205's psa 1-2
The aim is to add one card per week to the collection....
Most of these cards were acquired raw and just back from SGC. Nothing exciting......
Regards,
Scott
Yes a bunch of them should look familiar! I was very happy with the grades. I let them keep the old certs (my mistake) when I submitted them so I'm not sure how I did but I think I may have gotten a few upgrades.
Thanks again for a great transaction.
Scott
I love the Konetchy, beautiful colors, "husky" borders and a little bit of the name showing on the top. The card has it all!
I am curious to know what people on this thread think of Topps coming out with this anniversary set? What about your expectations?
I predict it will be popular for about 4 months after its release, and will otherwise not be much more. I expect it will ony be as popular as the 2002 Topps 206 unless they insert a real Wagner, Plank, Cobbs, etc. I think it will, on the other hand, create a spike in interest for the real T206 cards and would expect to see sales and prices soar during that time. I hope Topps does not create the modern size cards and make the minis a parallel. I think they should only produce the minis, to include memorabilia/autograph, and original T206s inserted. Don't include them inside Frames. Use a "Topps" back and the parallels can be in the traditional Tobacco brands. I would like to see some suprises too, not just repeat the 2002 set. Maybe add some Chrome parallels, Maybe dual autograph cards signed on the front and back of the card (eliminate the back of the card). Add some horizontal cards as well.
looking for low grade t205's psa 1-2
Someone else has already submitted that for the set registry. It is third in the New Sets request que. you can view the list by scrolling down on the Set Request tab on the PSA website.
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I am curious to know what people on this thread think of Topps coming out with this anniversary set? What about your expectations? >>
Didn't they already do a Topps 206? I don't really follow the modern market all that much, but I would guess that Topps is beyond the point of diminishing returns on all these retro sets.
As for the original Monster, its popularity was probably heightened a bit with the release of the first Topps 206 set a few years ago, but the 100th anniversary of the set is a bit of a yawner for me - and I love the set.
im pumped they are back..heard they ARE VERY TIGHT....break did them good
Goodwin and Co auction
One of the tightest collection of Hof 9's I've seen in awhile. The red background Chance is incredible.
<< <i>I dont collect T206's (yet, wish I had the $$). But, any opinions on the Goodwin and Co T206's?
Goodwin and Co auction
One of the tightest collection of Hof 9's I've seen in awhile. The red background Chance is incredible. >>
Love the Keeler card!!
Here's what i've purchased recently.
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
Hope everyone is doing well.
Scott
Great T206's
<< <i>I really like the Jennings,
Great T206's >>
Agreed, always wanted that card.
That Seitz and Bastian used to reside in my collection...nice cards! Here's my most recent addition:
looking for low grade t205's psa 1-2
<< <i>That's a great Young portrait. Love the virtually perfect green background, which isn't always easy to find with that card. >>
Too many Young portraits come with a yellow-green chicken-pox'ish background
That one is a BEAUTY!!!!!!!! (it looks just like mine
Steve
Yes Mark those cards should look familiar, thanks for helping me along. Love the Otey, that's one of my favorite cards in the set.....I still need to grab one. He doesn't come up for sale all that often.
A few more pickups. These get me to only needing 2 more commons Williams and Malarkey. If anyone has one for sale or trade let me know.
Best,
Scott
Congrats on your tremendous achievement!
Mark
Thanks for the kind words.
Just to clarify because after I read my post I thought it might be confusing, I only need 2 commons to complete the common portion of the set. I still need about 43 more HOFers and SLers to finish it off minus the big 6. At that point I think I'd go for an O'Hara and Demmitt and call it a day.
Best,
Scott
No Magie in your future?
Hey guys,
I just requested to have a SLer master subset added to the SGC Registry. It's out there now for anyone that's interested.
Mark
I'm not sure I'll ever get comfortable with spending $8-10 thousand on a baseball card but one never knows what lies ahead of them.
That Manion is off the charts!
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P.S. Bunker I don't think that pouch contains a card, I believe there have been discussions on it on the Net 54 board.
Best,
Scott
I hope to add to my own off and on!
Doug
Lamont congrats on your accomplishment...just amazing!!
Here are a few new additions to my ever growing set..., I am not sure If I showed the O'hara If I did I am sorry for posting it again:
Link To Scanned 1952 Topps Cards Set is now 90% Complete Plus Slideshows of the 52 Set
I just picked up 1 more ....Fred Clarke Portrait. SGC 50
I now have a total of 17 T-206s LOL Ok not that big of a deal.
But I had to start some place