Let me say that I enjoy threads like this - people who collect players like Sabo - who can wind up being forgotten - elicit the traits of a true collector - someone who has a project for the pure joy of collecting - and that deserves my best accolade!
<< <i>I didn't see this card in your display or in your registry set. 1990 starline, from long john silver's restaurant. If you don't have one, PM me your address and you can have this one. It's not real nice but if anybody would ever want it you would have to be the one.
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I absoultely love this set; brings back fond memories of getting those packs when my mom got me Long John Silvers chicken when I was ten years old at the time. I agree this will be a great addition to your Sabo collection. >>
PM me your address, I found an unopened pack today and it's yours if you want it.
If this was Babe Ruth or Mickey Mantle, then people wouldn't think you were nuts. Hey it's your hobby, so do as you please. Are you going to get another set started with umm say Eric Davis or Jose Rijo?
Running an Ebay store sure takes a lot more time than a person would think!
<< <i>If this was Babe Ruth or Mickey Mantle, then people wouldn't think you were nuts. Hey it's your hobby, so do as you please. Are you going to get another set started with umm say Eric Davis or Jose Rijo? >>
or Kurt Stillwell?
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Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
I always knew that onefasttalon was a Sabo collector but Ive never seen this thread. Im glad it came back up. And I thought my Jose Canseco collection was insane. I mean, it is insane but this is just crazy insane. Very awesome pictures. Loved looking at them.
I can totally relate !! About 14 years ago, I tried to collect every Jerry Rice card that was available. I gave up once he went to the Raiders. Still own most of the cards. Some are really tough pulls...should really unload some on eBay.
Wow! I can't believe it's been nearly 5 years ago I put this thread together... I really REALLY need to update it. My collection has grown even more over the past 5 years.
Wow! I just read this thread for the first time. That's AWESOME! I seem to remember another thread of someone meeting Sabo at the Reds museum...may have my details and player wrong. Was that you? Did you finally get to meet him in person and, if so, did you mention the collection to him? If there hasn't been an article on this yet there needs to be. I agree with others and say this is why we all collect personified.
Thanks for sharing your amazing collection.
Nathan
Don Mattingly, Yogi Berra, Thurman Munson, Brian McCann and Topps Rookie Cup autograph collector www.questfortherookiecup.com
Here is my small contribution to this thread. This is an original line up sheet, used by Oriole's P.A. announcer (& fromer Brooklyn Dodgers hurler), Rex Barney from a game back in April of 1994 (Sabo's only year in Baltimore). As seen, Sabo batted 7th in the lineup that game:
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I do love this thread- the admiration is awesome. Do you have a favorite card? I know what you said that 3/3 relic was your holy grail, what between card design and pose, do you have one that is your favorite?
Cnote.... I still say the '93 Upper Deck is one of my favorite cards, picture wise. UD really hit a HR that year with their photography throughout that set. My fondness for that card is why I chose it when submitted to JSA/BGS.
The BGS 8.5 Aqueous Test card is in my favorite list, the '05 Relic Card is deff up there... the'88 Pacillo Test is up there... my PSA 10 '93 Finest Refractors and '91 Desert Shields too... and my in-person auto's from the Moeller show are all up there for me.
I have a feeling at least one of the 2 Aqueous tests headed to PSA will be in my list soon too
I don't understand, but hats off to you. That is some serious dedication.
I'm trying to think of other collectors that hoard individual cards for reasons other than speculation. In my hockey world there is a guy who collects one card, a 1972 OPC Don Lever. The card, which is a rookie of a marginal player, routinely sells for $75-100 or more raw. Without that guy in the market the card would be $1.
Do you think there is an endpoint? At some point will you sit back and admire your work, or is it a never ending quest?
LOL... ya, that jacket is entirely too loud! I'll pass.... : )
Nathanael... "Do you think there is an endpoint? At some point will you sit back and admire your work, or is it a never ending quest?..... Endpoint??? No, I can't imagine a day when I stop taking/picking up Sabo cards to salt away in my collection. It's getting harder and harder to find them anymore. Honestly, commons boxes are changing and kinda going away. 10 years ago, everyone had monster boxes of commons from mid-to-late 80's and early 90's stuff to sell/move... not so much anymore. Most of those have found their way into the trash or incinerators. Today's commons do not contain the occasional Sabo card. The BEST part of collecting his stuff... it's CHEAP (for the most part.) Will I ever admire my work? Are you kidding me?... I do that every day!
Jeff... While I don't want to post my mailing address address publicly, I will be happy to pass it along to anyone that asks for it via a PM. I'm always happy to take unwanted Sabo stuff! There's a welcomed place for it all here!
My dad gave me an 89 UD sabo for Xmas one year in a stack of singles he picked up for me at an LCS. I still have it in the original holder with sticker price of $1.75 - it's my only Sabo and I love it. This thread makes me love it that much more.
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<< <i>100th post...
sorry, had to do it. >>
Russ for 101.
Let me say that I enjoy threads like this - people who collect players like Sabo - who can wind up being forgotten - elicit the traits of a true collector - someone who has a project for the pure joy of collecting - and that deserves my best accolade!
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<< <i>I didn't see this card in your display or in your registry set. 1990 starline, from long john silver's restaurant. If you don't have one, PM me your address and you can have this one. It's not real nice but if anybody would ever want it you would have to be the one.
I absoultely love this set; brings back fond memories of getting those packs when my mom got me Long John Silvers chicken when I was ten years old at the time.
PM me your address, I found an unopened pack today and it's yours if you want it.
<< <i>If this was Babe Ruth or Mickey Mantle, then people wouldn't think you were nuts. Hey it's your hobby, so do as you please. Are you going to get another set started with umm say Eric Davis or Jose Rijo? >>
or Kurt Stillwell?
Edited to add..
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Mind. Just. Blown.
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It's 11"X23". It used to be on my wall but it's still pretty nice. Send me a PM if interested.
Happy birthday, Russ! How's the collection coming along?
Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
<< <i>today is our favorite Chris Sabo collector's birthday. I loves me so '89 Topps Sabo RCs, but I don't love 'em as much as Russ does!
Happy birthday, Russ! How's the collection coming along? >>
Thanks for bringing this thread back . This was a great re-read .------ Sonny
Marc
1991 & 1992 Fleer Pro Visions
1952 Topps
They call me "Pack the Ripper"
My collection has grown even more over the past 5 years.
Thanks for the revival and Bday wishes!
ALWAYS Looking for Chris Sabo cards!
Thanks for sharing your amazing collection.
Nathan
www.questfortherookiecup.com
<< <i>I think it's safe to say you've got one of the Top 1 Sabo collections in the world. >>
fixed that for you
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ALWAYS Looking for Chris Sabo cards!
The BGS 8.5 Aqueous Test card is in my favorite list, the '05 Relic Card is deff up there... the'88 Pacillo Test is up there... my PSA 10 '93 Finest Refractors and '91 Desert Shields too... and my in-person auto's from the Moeller show are all up there for me.
I have a feeling at least one of the 2 Aqueous tests headed to PSA will be in my list soon too
ALWAYS Looking for Chris Sabo cards!
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I don't understand, but hats off to you. That is some serious dedication.
I'm trying to think of other collectors that hoard individual cards for reasons other than speculation. In my hockey world there is a guy who collects one card, a 1972 OPC Don Lever. The card, which is a rookie of a marginal player, routinely sells for $75-100 or more raw. Without that guy in the market the card would be $1.
Do you think there is an endpoint? At some point will you sit back and admire your work, or is it a never ending quest?
-Nathanael
Jeff
Nathanael... "Do you think there is an endpoint? At some point will you sit back and admire your work, or is it a never ending quest?..... Endpoint??? No, I can't imagine a day when I stop taking/picking up Sabo cards to salt away in my collection. It's getting harder and harder to find them anymore. Honestly, commons boxes are changing and kinda going away. 10 years ago, everyone had monster boxes of commons from mid-to-late 80's and early 90's stuff to sell/move... not so much anymore. Most of those have found their way into the trash or incinerators. Today's commons do not contain the occasional Sabo card. The BEST part of collecting his stuff... it's CHEAP (for the most part.) Will I ever admire my work? Are you kidding me?... I do that every day!
Jeff... While I don't want to post my mailing address address publicly, I will be happy to pass it along to anyone that asks for it via a PM. I'm always happy to take unwanted Sabo stuff! There's a welcomed place for it all here!
ALWAYS Looking for Chris Sabo cards!
have to ask, how does one go about acquiring 6,500 1989 Topps Cards?
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
Great collection! Keep it going!