I got my all-time dream card - UPDATE - CARD IS HERE!

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 11:28AM

Guys,

I'll ask that we please put our differnces aside for a moment. Please celebrate with me on this. I just won my all-time dream card. A 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson card. PSA 6.

I know I've been a clown lately, but please just put that aside temporarily, and celebrate with me.

Link to Rackie

MeteoriteGuy · March 26, 2008 11:29AM

Cool card.

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 11:30AM

<< Cool card. >>

Thanks man, I'm really excited about it!! Thank you for being cool!

Pete14Rose · March 26, 2008 11:31AM

Congrats on the win, beautiful card.

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 11:32AM

<< Congrats on the win, beautiful card. >>

Thanks man, I appreciate it! This has been a long time coming and I finally did it!

TheHun · March 26, 2008 11:35AM

I know you put aside a few trades to concentrate on this. I wished you luck ... and it worked.

If i remember correctly, you had a $1000.00 budget for this. You did it !

Congrats !

TheVon · March 26, 2008 11:37AM

That's a sweet looking 6! Nice job. One question though, why do you refer him to Rackie? Every time I read that I think of the dog from the Jetson's cartoon.

storm888 · March 26, 2008 11:37AM

VERY Nice!

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 11:37AM

<< I know you put aside a few trades to concentrate on this. I wished you luck ... and it worked.

If i remember correctly, you had a $1000.00 budget for this. You did it !

Congrats ! >>

Yes, I had about a grand saved up. And I remember that you wished me luck! I appreciate it! This is an incredible night for me. Very exciting addition. And the single-most expensive card I've ever purchased.

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 11:38AM

<< That's a sweet looking 6! Nice job. One question though, why do you refer him to Rackie? Every time I read that I think of the dog from the Jetson's cartoon. >>

When I originally posted the "Need a Rackie Robonson" thread, it was a legitimate typo. It just kinda stuck after everyone was laughing at it. All in good fun

And thanks man! I agree, it's a very nice looking 6! I'm super excited about it!

Thanks for your reply man!

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 11:39AM

<< VERY Nice! >>

Thanks Storm! I appreciate your reply!

tsalem · March 26, 2008 11:41AM

GREAT card....congrats!

SportsItUpCards · March 26, 2008 11:42AM

WOW, 930 bucks!!!!!!

But its well spent because it looks very nice. How much should this card sell for? More or less? Just curious because I don't know much about vintage Baseball, so was just curious.

Giovanni

thenavarro · March 26, 2008 11:42AM

Congratulations, I was pulling for you to get it. What's next? My problem is I'll finally get something I want, and then I'll move on to something else. The chase is the fun part!

Mike

NYYanks23 · March 26, 2008 11:43AM

Congrats on the pickup, sweet cardboard!!!!!

HighChopper · March 26, 2008 11:44AM

That just might fall into the "investment" category.

Well done!

Clemaz · March 26, 2008 11:45AM

Way to go Alan. Now it's time to go after the Musial.

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 11:45AM

<< WOW, 930 bucks!!!!!!

But its well spent because it looks very nice. How much should this card sell for? More or less? Just curious because I don't know much about vintage Baseball, so was just curious.

Giovanni >>

Hey Gio! Thanks man, The short answer is "I'll never sell this card"... VCP average is about $100.00 LESS than I paid... but I dont care. This is the nicest 6 I've ever seen, and I've been wathing every Jackie auction for months. It would most likely sell for less than I paid, but I'll never sell it.

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 11:46AM

<< Way to go Alan. Now it's time to go after the Musial.

>>

I already bought and sold my Musial PSA 5. I didnt like it's eye-appeal.

Next is Satchell Paige

relaxed · March 26, 2008 11:47AM

That is a really a nice Jackie Robinson. To get a card that you really want is just like being a kid again waiting for Christmas morning. Congradulations, gary.

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 11:48AM

<< That just might fall into the "investment" category. Well done! >>

My thoughts exactly.

My ultimate goal is to flip the compete 1949 Bowman set in 20 years to fund my first-born's college education.

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 11:49AM

<< That is a really a nice Jackie Robinson. To get a card that you really want is just like being a kid again waiting for Christmas morning. Congradulations, gary. >>

Thanks Gary! Yeah, I definitely hear ya! I was screaming "WOO HOO" so loud, I might have woken my neighbors!

chaz43 · March 26, 2008 11:49AM

Congrats!!! I want that card!!! It's a beauty! chaz

JeremyDie1 · March 26, 2008 11:50AM

Congratulations! Whats under his left eye?

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 11:52AM

<< Congrats!!! I want that card!!! It's a beauty! chaz >>

Hey Chaz! I'm surprised you didnt say, "PSA 6 - Chaz" HAHAH

Thanks for your reply man, I appreciate it!

DrJ · March 26, 2008 11:53AM

<< 

<< That just might fall into the "investment" category. Well done! >>

My thoughts exactly.

My ultimate goal is to flip the compete 1949 Bowman set in 20 years to fund my first-born's college education. >>

Make sure you save some real money for your child as well. If we are in a recession in 20 years, it might be hard to move cardboard.

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 11:55AM

<< 

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<< That just might fall into the "investment" category. Well done! >>

My thoughts exactly.

My ultimate goal is to flip the compete 1949 Bowman set in 20 years to fund my first-born's college education. >>

Make sure you save some real money for your child as well. If we are in a recession in 20 years, it might be hard to move cardboard. >>

Absolutely. My fiancee and I have an ING account set up for that as well. Good advice though Justin. And thank you!

Downtown1974 · March 26, 2008 11:57AM

That is a real nice card. Graded pre .5 scale too. Congrats!!!

Clemaz · March 26, 2008 11:58AM

I don't know how I missed that you had a Musial. Good luck on the Paige. I prefer is 1953 Topps, but that would hardly fit into your 1949 Bowman collection.

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 12:00PM

<< That is a real nice card. Graded pre .5 scale too. Congrats!!! >>

Thanks a lot Downtown! I noticed the grading period too!

Might even be a good candadite for some .5 bumpage?!?!?!?!

I'm going to bed for now (10PM on the east coast and I have to work at 7), but thanks to all for celebrating with me, I really appreciate it!

Have a great night!!!

OnlyThe10s · March 26, 2008 12:02PM

<< I don't know how I missed that you had a Musial. Good luck on the Paige. I prefer is 1953 Topps, but that would hardly fit into your 1949 Bowman collection. >>

Yup, I had it and sold it already. I had a post about it HERE and went with a private sale.

And I totally agre that his 53 is an awesome card! I like the later Jackie's too!

Reese3333 · March 26, 2008 12:06PM

Awesome card Alan! Congrats!

lilmule · March 26, 2008 12:11PM

Congrads on the great card

Downtown1974 · March 26, 2008 12:12PM

I just read the comments in blue on the back of that card. Its funny, I thought the wording was a bit choppy and not grammatically correct, and then I realized, they did not use the word "the" in any of the text. Take a look if you are as bored as I am.

MeteoriteGuy · March 26, 2008 12:14PM

I noticed that also. Was also thinking, wish I had three wrappers to send in.

Bosox1976 · March 26, 2008 12:17PM

Very, very nice.

css23 · March 26, 2008 12:19PM

Great grab Alan, nice to see guys get what they aim for.

baseballjeff · March 26, 2008 12:24PM

Sweet!!!

That's one of the nicest '49 Robinson's I've ever seen. It's cards like that one would find on a Mastro auction!!! Now it's got a one way ticket to your sweet little hands!

Congrats!
Jeff