<< <i>If you persist then this nice thread will go to the crapper. >>
Or, instead of risking it, the two of you could start using PMs instead of discussing your differences any further here, which I respectfully request that you do.
So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
I've been lurking on this thread but I have to say that I'm impressed with your progress. This is a great project and the Martin should do well. Now I'm going to look through my cards to see if I have something to trade.
<< <i>I've been lurking on this thread but I have to say that I'm impressed with your progress. This is a great project and the Martin should do well. Now I'm going to look through my cards to see if I have something to trade.
Good luck >>
Thanks. All lurkers are absolutely welcome to participate.
<< <i>That is Martin's rookie card? >>
Yes. He did have a few cards issued in 1948 and 1949, though, while he was in the minors.
I'm lovin this thread and the Martin looks great. You've made great so far progress... I have to say, this whole project is unbelievable and cannot wait to see the final trade!
Great job so far!!! He has gotten a Mantle (68) and a topps 52 (martin) but now will see how many steps to get them together. I was not busy with no Football or Baseball on tv so here is the recap.
1) raw (ex) Topps 1986 #418 Alan Knicely 2) raw (pr) Drakes 1950 #8 Carroll "Whitey" Lockman 3) PSA 6 Phila #73 Forrest Gregg 4) raw (nm-mt) Donruss 1984 #248 Don Mattingly 5) PSA 10 Topps Tiffany 1990 #487 Kelvin Martin 6) Psa 10 Topps Sticker (coming Soon) 1985 #69 Dan Marino 7) Psa 9 Lot 5 Fleer 1988 Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, Stockton, Miller 8) PSA 10 Flair 1994 #340 Alex Rodriguez 9) Psa 5 Topps 1968 #280 Mickey Mantle 10) PSA 9 Finest Reflactor 1993 #104 Roger Clemens 11) PSA 6 Topps 1952 #175 Billy Martin 12) ??????????
Great job getting this far. Hope to see the next card soon.....
Good luck to you in your quest. I just put a 52 Mantle on layaway for myself. I wasn't clever enough to come up with the proposition you did. I hope your idea pays off for you in a big way. Keep working that trading block, it's a fun ride for us to watch.
wow, Bryon - that is very cool to get some great publicity! Nicely done article, with up-to-the-minute pictoral history to boot. How are the trade offers coming along?
Wow, that is very cool that they're following your progress. Good luck!!! Now be being one to never let an opportunity to ride someone's coatails go by, I will post here and be famous!!!
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Wow, I am impressed! Already he's gotten the Mickey Mantle part and now he's got the 1952 part! If only do a trade up like this involving complete sets was this easy. And that is one FANTASTIC looking 1952 card! And let's face it, that "other" Mickey wasn't chopped liver either.
I'm within a hair of solidifying a deal for the Martin... Just waiting to hear back one more time from the other guy... been waiting all day, in fact... it's killing me!
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you, Bryon. Yes, I will trade you a 1986 Topps Alan Knicely in NM condition for the Martin. PM me your address and I'll have it out to you tomorrow. Thanks again!
I have a feeling I know what is coming next........
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I think you may pull this off since you're getting publicity. I can see a dealer making the last trade for the 52 Mantle just to get the press that will come with it.
That one would work fine. I never noticed it before, but Mantle's bat looks school-bus yellow in that shot.
And thanks for the bump to the thread, but there's nothing on the block at the moment. Where were you when that Marino sticker had a layer of dust on it?
It does give me a chance to extend a thanks to Guru who put a good word and a link to all this on his blog page... LINK. I appreciate it.
So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
"And just so this won't be a completely self-serving venture, my plan for the Mantle, if and when I acquire it, is this: to hold on to it long enough to enjoy it for a while and show it off to family and friends (a few months, I imagine); then, auction it off and split the net proceeds with half going to charity and the other half going into my 2-year-old daughter's college savings plan."
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<< <i>If you persist then this nice thread will go to the crapper. >>
Or, instead of risking it, the two of you could start using PMs instead of discussing your differences any further here, which I respectfully request that you do.
Steve
First time I saw it I tried to kill it.
<< <i>
That's what I'm talking about! Nice card!
Hmm...now to see how I can get a crack at that one...
* C. PASCUAL BASIC #3
* T. PEREZ BASIC #4 100%
* L. TIANT BASIC #1
* DRYSDALE BASIC #4 100%
* MAGIC MASTER #4/BASIC #3
* PALMEIRO MASTER/BASIC #1
* '65 DISNEYLAND #2
* '78 ELVIS PRESLEY #6
* '78 THREE'S COMPANY #1
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And to the nay sayers...
Nenner-neener-neeeeeeeeener
<< <i>That's what I'm talking about! Nice card!
Hmm...now to see how I can get a crack at that one... >>
Is the "Pert Chrissy" PSA 9 available?
Good luck
Steve
<< <i>I've been lurking on this thread but I have to say that I'm impressed with your progress. This is a great project and the Martin should do well. Now I'm going to look through my cards to see if I have something to trade.
Good luck >>
Thanks. All lurkers are absolutely welcome to participate.
<< <i>That is Martin's rookie card? >>
Yes. He did have a few cards issued in 1948 and 1949, though, while he was in the minors.
1) raw (ex) Topps 1986 #418 Alan Knicely
2) raw (pr) Drakes 1950 #8 Carroll "Whitey" Lockman
3) PSA 6 Phila #73 Forrest Gregg
4) raw (nm-mt) Donruss 1984 #248 Don Mattingly
5) PSA 10 Topps Tiffany 1990 #487 Kelvin Martin
6) Psa 10 Topps Sticker (coming Soon) 1985 #69 Dan Marino
7) Psa 9 Lot 5 Fleer 1988 Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, Stockton, Miller
8) PSA 10 Flair 1994 #340 Alex Rodriguez
9) Psa 5 Topps 1968 #280 Mickey Mantle
10) PSA 9 Finest Reflactor 1993 #104 Roger Clemens
11) PSA 6 Topps 1952 #175 Billy Martin
12) ??????????
Great job getting this far. Hope to see the next card soon.....
Go Phillies
Wow. A bit of publicity...
LINK
Many thanks to the folks at The Trading Card Database. Nice work.
Go Phillies
Good luck to you in your quest. I just put a 52 Mantle on layaway for myself. I wasn't clever enough to come up with the proposition you did.
Take care,
Mike
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<< <i>Wow. A bit of publicity...
LINK
Many thanks to the folks at The Trading Card Database. Nice work. >>
That's awesome!
Oh...by the way, the Chrissy card is NOT available.
* C. PASCUAL BASIC #3
* T. PEREZ BASIC #4 100%
* L. TIANT BASIC #1
* DRYSDALE BASIC #4 100%
* MAGIC MASTER #4/BASIC #3
* PALMEIRO MASTER/BASIC #1
* '65 DISNEYLAND #2
* '78 ELVIS PRESLEY #6
* '78 THREE'S COMPANY #1
WaltDisneyBoards
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now lets see what offers roll in
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Q's: 52S,47S,46S,40S,39S,38S,37D+S,36D+S,35D,34D,32D+S
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NICE MArtin sweeet
Thanks,
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I'm within a hair of solidifying a deal for the Martin... Just waiting to hear back one more time from the other guy... been waiting all day, in fact... it's killing me!
C'mon, man! Log in and check your *%#$&@ PMs!
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Looking for Al Hrabosky and any OPC Dave Campbells (the ESPN guy)
Don't tease me, bro!
<< <i>Don't tease me, bro!
I've enjoyed every minute of this project, Bryon. You're well on your way. Keep it up!!
Minnie Minoso Master and Basic
1967 Topps PSA 8+
1960's Topps run Mega Set
"For me, playing baseball has been like a war and I was defending the uniform I wore, Every time I put on the uniform I respected it like the American flag. I wore it like I was representing every Latin country."--Minnie Minoso
The '52 Billy Martin is officially spoken for... I'll alert the media
Thanks to all who made offers.
<< <i>Wow. A bit of publicity... >>
That is a great write up they did about your quest.....
I look forward to seeing what great card you got for the Martin...
Keep up the good work....
Good for you!!!
That one would work fine. I never noticed it before, but Mantle's bat looks school-bus yellow in that shot.
And thanks for the bump to the thread, but there's nothing on the block at the moment. Where were you when that Marino sticker had a layer of dust on it?
It does give me a chance to extend a thanks to Guru who put a good word and a link to all this on his blog page... LINK. I appreciate it.
I am not sure if you have ever mentioned that.
Good luck on the next trade.
Steve
<< <i>Bryon what grade Mantle are you trying to get? I am not sure if you have ever mentioned that. Good luck on the next trade. Steve >>
Steve, on page one he said, "And the ultimate goal is to acquire a '52 Topps Mantle graded PSA 1 (or better, I suppose) with no qualifiers."
Thanks Alan.
Steve
<< <i>Ahhh so I guess it all depends on what he has to trade at that time. Thanks Alan. Steve >>
No problem man.
Just padding the posting numbers, you know me :-)
'52 Martin
2000 Bowman Chrome
2002 Topps Heritage NAP
2003 Topps Heritage chrome and seat relics
2006 Topps Heritage refractors and relics
2007 Topps Heritage refractors and relics
2008 Topps Heritage refractors and relics
2006 Topps Heritage and Topps Chrome football
He has traded up every time. Traders should be aware that he is doing this for charity too.
Steve
<< <i>I think Bryon wants to get around 225.00+ or more value. The Clemens was at least a 180.00 card. The Martin you show as doing well is at 152.00.
He has traded up every time. Traders should be aware that he is doing this for charity too.
Steve >>
He is doing it for charity? I thought he wanted the mantle for himself.
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Another quote from Page 1...
"And just so this won't be a completely self-serving venture, my plan for the Mantle, if and when I acquire it, is this: to hold on to it long enough to enjoy it for a while and show it off to family and friends (a few months, I imagine); then, auction it off and split the net proceeds with half going to charity and the other half going into my 2-year-old daughter's college savings plan."
That's still true... except the girl is 3 now.
Steve