Finally finished my 48 Leaf Football set
Fabfrank
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Well I finally got the last card that I needed. #56 B. Folsom
My initial goal is to have the set done in PSA 6 minimum and eventually in PSA 7.
I have to say that this was a very challenging set, even in mid-grade. I waited almost 2 years before I could find the Folsom in PSA 5. This is also a set that I really don't mind OC cards and in some cases, the OC cards look better than lower grade non qualified cards. Eye appeal is extremely key on this set. Special thanks to Scott Fabry and Shouldabeen who were very helpful in building and upgrading this set. Vic Stanley was also a big help with a few cards and his overall knowledge of this set and the football side of this hobby. There were also a few others, but the names escape me at the moment. Thanks to all you have helped me or steered me to cards.
P.S>- I'm always looking to upgrade
My initial goal is to have the set done in PSA 6 minimum and eventually in PSA 7.
I have to say that this was a very challenging set, even in mid-grade. I waited almost 2 years before I could find the Folsom in PSA 5. This is also a set that I really don't mind OC cards and in some cases, the OC cards look better than lower grade non qualified cards. Eye appeal is extremely key on this set. Special thanks to Scott Fabry and Shouldabeen who were very helpful in building and upgrading this set. Vic Stanley was also a big help with a few cards and his overall knowledge of this set and the football side of this hobby. There were also a few others, but the names escape me at the moment. Thanks to all you have helped me or steered me to cards.
P.S>- I'm always looking to upgrade
Baseball is my Pastime, Football is my Passion
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Congrats! One of my all-time favorite sets, and in my opinion the #1 vintage football set on the planet because of the low populations and abundance of star rookie cards.
Best of luck upgrading, but stay away from any PSA 7's that I need!!!
Jason
according to my values and my needs. Nothing holds dominion over me, I stand alone as the ruler of my life.
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
Great accomplishment on a great set. Congrats again.
-Josh
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BigCrumbs! I made over $250 last year!
<< <i>Well I just upgrader my Van Buren. If a Layne or Luckman show up... Look out!
Yeah I know, I was your underbidder...
MOSH has my old PSA 7 Luckman...Needless to say it took an Act of Congress for me to sell/trade it, but for what I got in return it was WELL worth the downgrade...FYI, you'll need 5 digits for one of those...lol
Jason
according to my values and my needs. Nothing holds dominion over me, I stand alone as the ruler of my life.
Jasp- I didn't know you were the underbidder. I hate Ebay's new Bid history system
I figured a 7 on the layne or Luckman would go for good cash. I guess 5 figures would be at the top edge of what I would pay (depending upon circumstances). I might have to settle for 6's on those cards.
I guess the Van Buren was a steal at what I paid.
The Van Buren was about right on what it sold for, in the long run all of those 48 Leafs that are selling today will look like steals...I'll eventually get that one back, hopefully at or below my max price.
Jason
according to my values and my needs. Nothing holds dominion over me, I stand alone as the ruler of my life.
Loves me some shiny!
Andy, I have 1 more area to search through. So keep your fingers crossed. One bad thought did cross my mind though. I usually have lots of people through my house (mostly my kids friends). What if the card walked away?? I hope not, but that might be an explanation.
LBean- I know the deal you want to make, but it ain't gonna happen any time soon. I have upgraded the 48 Bowman set recently and have a few "feelers" out for other upgrades. Hey, you never know though
Favrefan- I'm not sure if that was a jab or not. My interest in football does range from vintage to modern. Although I have an all PSA 10 89 Score Football set, I built it because I felt it was a landmark issue. 90 Score doesn't hold the same stature in my eyes.
Same reason why I'm doing all the SP and SP Authentic sets. I think in the future they will show some appreciation, but even if they don't, I just REALLY like the product and want to preserve my sets in PSA holders.
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Greg M.
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Regards,
Greg M.
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As for new ventures, none right now. I'm looking to finish up the sets I'm currently working on and than I will re-evaluate.
Congrat's on finishing up another one of the great football sets!!!
Mike
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
Matthew
wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're
going to feel all day. "
~Frank Sinatra
I picked up my first 1948 Leaf card a few months ago (Charlie Trippi PSA 5) for the HOF RC set. As soon as I saw it in person I decided I needed to at least do the low #'s in PSA 5, that creeped to PSA 5 HOF, PSA 6 low # which creeped to PSA 5 or 6 low #'s (6 preferred on HOF's) and PSA 5 hi #'s. I've finally gone all in and decided the whole set in the highest grade I can afford (possibly with variations). Lot's of fun and very rare. I would love to hear any advice you would have for me.
Mike- I really believe this set is undervalued, especially in mid-grade. I would advise to buy PSA 5's and 6's at SMR and below. You can't go wrong
Wow--that is a great accomplishment to complete that in the grade you did.
Thanks also for the kind words.
Enjoy the weekend.
Jim
Joe
Awesome job!! I have always loved that set and have thought about making it as well. I currently have some cards out on the Bay that I put out last night. I kept my PSA 7's, but I have some PSa 6's that might help you some.
My post is more to tell you congrats, than to spam my auction.
Have a great weekend.
Shane
That's okay Shane, it's still all good
Joe- The only scans I post are of my HOF Auto collection. Maybe I'll make an exception though
<< <i>My post is more to tell you congrats, than to spam my auction.
That's okay Shane, it's still all good
Joe- The only scans I post are of my HOF Auto collection. Maybe I'll make an exception though
At least do the HOFers
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Outstanding job Frank but please dont thank shouldabeen i have heard him cry to many times about selling those leafs lol
Lot of talk about how hard it it doing a set verses the like of mosh or Fuzz or any of the big time players in our little football world but let me tell you going at a set at the same time Frank is doing it can make you pull your hair out.
He is 1 tough competitor and 1 of my personal favorites of all collectors in the hobby to deal with just
a heck of a good guy
As for good guys in this hobby. Skinsfan is one of the best. Whether doing a transaction or just talking football, I always leave Art with a good vibes.
Now if he would just help me with my last Philly set and my 63 Topps
Regards,
Rich