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My first 8.5 - my 63F set is almost at 75%!

Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,486 ✭✭✭✭✭
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My main motive for buying the .5 bump was the centering - I've searched for a few years for a decent centered Roger Craig and this one is very nice.

It goes back to my topic on centering - I like all my cards but with this set - I became a center freak!

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Should be done with this set by 2010! image

mike
Mike

Comments

  • fattymacsfattymacs Posts: 2,581 ✭✭✭
    That's a sweet card from a nice set.
  • stevekstevek Posts: 30,210 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Heckuva nice card!
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Hi Mike, yep that sure is a nice centered card. I have always been a centered freak as opposed to a corners guy.

    Even back in the 80's.


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,486 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Hi Mike, yep that sure is a nice centered card. I have always been a centered freak as opposed to a corners guy.

    Even back in the 80's.


    Steve >>

    Thanx for the kind words guys.

    Steve - even in the 80s? Wow - I picked up loads of OCs back then!!!!!

    mike
    Mike
  • stevekstevek Posts: 30,210 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Hi Mike, yep that sure is a nice centered card. I have always been a centered freak as opposed to a corners guy.

    Even back in the 80's.


    Steve >>



    I agree with that and also registration, a clear picture, is important to me, especially centering on 52 Topps and 62 Topps which I happen to always be working on and upgrading - I'll take a nicely centered, perfectly registered 6, over a poorly centered, out of register 7 or even 8 any day of the week.
  • originalisbestoriginalisbest Posts: 5,971 ✭✭✭✭
    I feel the same way now about centering as you all, and am appreciative it was brought to my attention these past few years.
  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
    Any reason that card wouldn't be a 9? I can't see anything on the scan.
  • jimq112jimq112 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭
    Great card, Mike!

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  • LEHRLEHR Posts: 19
    Beautiful card!
  • mickeymantle24mickeymantle24 Posts: 2,768 ✭✭✭
    Nice card!!!Congrats
  • pandrewspandrews Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭
    from the scan, it looks like it could be a 9..

    very nice!
    ·p_A·
  • jimq112jimq112 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭
    I've been looking for the flaw for 10 minutes, it has to be a print mark next to the pitcher's head in the yellow area. Lots nicer than a few 9s running around!
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  • fandangofandango Posts: 2,622 ✭
    Congrats Mike, the centering on this issue definitely makes the difference....its all about the eye appeal....

    how long before you make it to 100%
  • MorgothMorgoth Posts: 3,950 ✭✭✭
    Truly great card. If that card is an indicator your set is very high end.
    Currently completing the following registry sets: Cardinal HOF's, 1961 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, 1980 Pittsburgh Pirates Team, Bill Mazeroski Master & Basic Sets, Roberto Clemente Master & Basic Sets, Willie Stargell Master & Basic Sets and Terry Bradshaw Basic Set
  • OAKESY25OAKESY25 Posts: 4,726 ✭✭✭
    looks loke there are some faint print lines.. just a guess on the 8 call...
    I would have went 9 anyway... sharp!!
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,486 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanx for the kind words guys.

    Lee - the upper left has a very slight fuzz to the corner that can only be seen under 10X.

    Fanman - at the rate I'm going, it'll probably take another year or two to complete.

    Jason - when I started the set, I was very happy with 60/40 centering - then something hit me and I no longer feel that way.

    Here's the last 3 before the Craig:

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    Getting all centered cards - meaning close to 45/55 or 50/50 is a daunting task and price will factor - I've kept this set reasonable - in some cases I may have to give in a bit if I want that kind of centering.

    In the meantime, a nice 60/40 is nothing to be ashamed of - that's fer sure.
    mike
    Mike
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭
    Great cards Mike, this level of prestige is something I can't even imagine.

    "a daunting task"... wow.


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  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭
    Hey Stone, thanks for this inspirational thread. I've now summoned the courage to start another set.


    Still stuck in the 70s though. image
  • Kurtman9Kurtman9 Posts: 553
    Stellar additions to a world class set. Congrats Mike.
    Collecting Vintage Baseball.
    My ebay listings
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,486 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Hey Stone, thanks for this inspirational thread. I've now summoned the courage to start another set.


    Still stuck in the 70s though. image >>

    Good luck Trent.

    There's nothing wrong with being stuck in the 70s - the only reason I don't do more sets is the cost.

    Plus - someone here has to collect weird things like whiskey decanters, board games and lobby cards.

    What set do you have in mind?
    mike
    Mike
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