Andy You dirty rat..ya did it again. That 52 Hoyt is a killer. 6 is actually a very good grade for that card and I would expect cost a few bucks. Now get going on the Mathews
Collecting PSA... FB,BK,HK,and BB HOF RC sets 1948-76 Topps FB Sets FB & BB HOF Player sets 1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
I think you made a good move, Bobby -- for both you and Matt. To be honest, I wish there were no HOFer RCs from '48 Bowman; the B&W pix put me to sleep. They look like they're faded newspaper photos in a slab. Now that '52 Wilhelm...Wow!
Bobby, nice corners on the Fisk. Is it just me or does he look a little bit like Pudge Rodriguez in that picture -- a young IR that is.
Andy, although I think the '52 Topps set is one of the best looking out there I actually like the '48 Bowman. Something about a vintage set in B&W -- the pictures aren't spectacular but just good representations of the players. I prefer them to the '48 Leaf -- I really don't like the "colorization" look. No accounting for taste my wife says -- not sure if she's poking fun at herself for getting stuck with me though>>>
Collecting HOF RC's in hockey, baseball, football and basketball. A fool's errand some have said.
<< <i>Last night I pulled the trigger on the biggest card I've ever bought. I should have it by early next week (it shipped today). I'll scan it then show it off here first. >>
Andy, Where is that card you purchased? Anticipation is killing me.
It finally arrived yesterday. I basically used all of the proceeds of my recently concluded eBay auctions of 47 collector-grade baseball HOFers for this one card. I netted $1391.98 for the cards I sold and this baby cost me $1395 (although I did get ~$200 cash back from Bing, etc.) I'm thrilled with it...
That's a terrific Seaver rookie. You could put that side by side next to my 9 and not be able to tell which was which. Congrats!
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
Now I had planned to add a Banks 6 or 7 one day, but then this 2 came along and I just couldn't pass it up:
To answer your question, why in the heck is this card only a 2???, it's because there's a tiny crease at the left border toward the bottom. Still should have graded higher IMO.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
yes matt I have met ernie banks 2x...he is a fabulous guy. 30 years apart...ges that means I'm pretty old. it is a screamong 2. I have a raw banks about that quality.
Collecting PSA... FB,BK,HK,and BB HOF RC sets 1948-76 Topps FB Sets FB & BB HOF Player sets 1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
I put a little disclaimer below the Banks scan to explain why, since it's a real head scratcher.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
Guys, There has been some great additions to all of your sets. Bobby, Congrats on the Maz. I know you were looking for one of those. That Aparicio is off the charts too!
I have taken a little break to sell some unwanted raw cards so I could fatten up my Paypal account towards this set. I made a small addition to the set with the Puckett which I will scan once I get it in. Now, time to start chipping away at the 1960s HOFers.
<< <i>Will I get run out of town if I opt for a few of the 1949 Bowman "rookies" instead of the 1948(9) Leafs? >>
That's the easy way out...but no And since I'm looking for a few Leafs, that'll mean less competition. So go for it!
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
<< <i>I wish there was an easy way out for the 52 Mathews! Yikes! >>
I'm right there with ya on that one. Mathews and Mantle (the last two I need from 1949+) will likely be no better than PSA 1's for me, and DEFINITELY the Leaf Paige. That card is freakin impossible.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
Thanks Bobby. There were just 2 nice PSA 9 Pucketts on ebay.(auctions, not BINs) I thought maybe you picked up the other one. Congrats on the Eck and Hawk. Both are very nice! Cant wait to see the Schmidt!
Rich, I had my eye on the PSA 6 Aaron below for a while, but some other cards came up and I stayed put with my 5. I'm not sure if it's still available, but you may want to check with the seller:
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
<< <i>Rich, I had my eye on the PSA 6 Aaron below for a while, but some other cards came up and I stayed put with my 5. I'm not sure if it's still available, but you may want to check with the seller: >>
Thanks for the lead. I contacted him, but he sold it already.
Bought this yesterday from board member jeff8877. This is one of my faorite multi-player rookie cards. I like the way the 64s placed the player photos on the top and bottom instead of the usual side by side.
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Thanks Bobby for selling me the Kiner card for my HOF set.
You dirty rat..ya did it again.
That 52 Hoyt is a killer. 6 is actually a very good grade for that card and I would expect cost a few bucks.
Now get going on the Mathews
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
Andy, although I think the '52 Topps set is one of the best looking out there I actually like the '48 Bowman. Something about a vintage set in B&W -- the pictures aren't spectacular but just good representations of the players. I prefer them to the '48 Leaf -- I really don't like the "colorization" look. No accounting for taste my wife says -- not sure if she's poking fun at herself for getting stuck with me though>>>
<< <i>Last night I pulled the trigger on the biggest card I've ever bought. I should have it by early next week (it shipped today). I'll scan it then show it off here first. >>
Andy, Where is that card you purchased? Anticipation is killing me.
To answer your question, why in the heck is this card only a 2???, it's because there's a tiny crease at the left border toward the bottom. Still should have graded higher IMO.
it is a screamong 2. I have a raw banks about that quality.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
<< <i>How is that Banks a 2? >>
I put a little disclaimer below the Banks scan to explain why, since it's a real head scratcher.
WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
<< <i>Still should have graded higher IMO. >>
That card should be a 4 or 4.5
Really sweet mid grade example of one of my favorite postwar cards.
That's also a sweet Irvin that Rich has. He was a fine player. Had a stellar World Series in 1951.
Bobby, Congrats on the Maz. I know you were looking for one of those.
That Aparicio is off the charts too!
I have taken a little break to sell some unwanted raw cards so I could fatten up my Paypal account towards this set.
I made a small addition to the set with the Puckett which I will scan once I get it in.
Now, time to start chipping away at the 1960s HOFers.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
<< <i>Will I get run out of town if I opt for a few of the 1949 Bowman "rookies" instead of the 1948(9) Leafs? >>
That's the easy way out...but no
<< <i>That's the easy way out... >>
I wish there was an easy way out for the 52 Mathews! Yikes!
WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
<< <i>I wish there was an easy way out for the 52 Mathews! Yikes! >>
I'm right there with ya on that one. Mathews and Mantle (the last two I need from 1949+) will likely be no better than PSA 1's for me, and DEFINITELY the Leaf Paige. That card is freakin impossible.
This came in today.
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Congrats on the Eck and Hawk. Both are very nice! Cant wait to see the Schmidt!
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MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
<< <i>If you don't mind me asking, how much did it set you back >>
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Aaron 6
<< <i>Rich, I had my eye on the PSA 6 Aaron below for a while, but some other cards came up and I stayed put with my 5. I'm not sure if it's still available, but you may want to check with the seller: >>
Thanks for the lead. I contacted him, but he sold it already.
WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Bought this yesterday from board member jeff8877. This is one of my faorite multi-player rookie cards. I like the way the 64s placed the player photos on the top and bottom instead of the usual side by side.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940