Emmitt Smith Master Set

KOBEcollector · March 16, 2009 9:38AM

Inspired by the Ripken collectors and their terrific thread that i've enjoyed reading, i decided to start a thread of the player who's set im collecting at the moment . I just recently jumped back into this set after selling off my Emmitt's a while back . It's definetly one of the longer player sets out there but im determined to stick with it this time ! Currently in the 6th spot with hopes of moving up the ladder in the near future

Hopefully other Emmitt collectors, whether raw or graded, will share their cards and stories here . I know of one friend on these boards who has just a couple Emmitt's im sure he'll share ;-)

Dave

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 1:12AM

Sorry about that Dave..LOL I am mostly to blame for the set going from 945 cards when I started it to up over 1650 now

I have recently expanded my collection to other grading companies as well due to limitations of what PSA will or won't grade.

For example, game used cards I send to BGS being the PSA slabs were so bad for these cards they deleted the service.

I am way happier not being to tied to one grading company and my collection is growing faster than ever.

dfr52 · March 17, 2009 3:10AM

Greatest Thread E-V-E-R!

A few of my favorites ( I know their BGS but I like sub grades LOL):

I know it's a PSA registry thread but just wanted to share

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 3:29AM

Great cards Dave! I have never seen this Pro Set card with all gem subs before.

Here are my two versions:

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 3:34AM

One of my favorite cards. Picked this up raw back in 94 at a show and had it slabbed by SGC

dfr52 · March 17, 2009 4:10AM

<< Great cards Dave! I have never seen this Pro Set card with all gem subs before.

Here are my two versions:

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Thanks Matt your's are nice too

I over paid b/c of the subs but it is a great card. I just picked up a Pro Set PSA 10 last week for my Smith RC registry.

dfr52 · March 17, 2009 4:15AM

<< One of my favorite cards. Picked this up raw back in 94 at a show and had it slabbed by SGC

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It's easy to see why that's one of your favorites. If signs at all during his induction that might the card I have signed b/c its one of my favorites. I also like the 91 stadium club and the 92 Pro Set b/c of the action shots.

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 6:11AM

Here are a couple raw cards I am afraid to send in for grading for fear of getting them damaged.

The next cards are also some favorites of mine. 1992 Breyers Bookmarks. Tough set to get that I was thrilled to finally pick up a while back. They are about 2"x 8".

I have no idea what this jumbo card is. I know it has soemthing to do with Classic Proline being that the pics are the same ones used on the 1993 versions of the cards. The full size MJ pic is on the reverse

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 6:16AM

<< 
It's easy to see why that's one of your favorites. If signs at all during his induction that might the card I have signed b/c its one of my favorites. I also like the 91 stadium club and the 92 Pro Set b/c of the action shots. >>

Yeah I agree Dave. I love those action shots!

KOBEcollector · March 17, 2009 6:21AM

Awesome, another Emmitt collector. Welcome !

Matt, don't be sorry for adding over 700 cards to the set lol , it wouldn't be a true modern player set if it was under 1000 cards

Hey, what do you guys think of this guys explanation about this Burger King card. Price seems very high also

Emmitt BK

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 6:33AM

I don't buy it Dave. I actually linked that same auction here a while back and the seller has since relisted the card. That "explaination" was not there at the time I linked it unless I missed it but I don't think so.

Also, as you said, that card is way overpriced.

Check out this link:

link

KOBEcollector · March 17, 2009 6:50AM

Matt i've never seen that card of him in the Fla uni , cool card. What company is that from ? I like that breyers card also, im a sucker for oddball stuff

So whats the story with PSA grading GU cards ? Did they give it up ? If so i think they need to come up with a holder that works.

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 7:02AM

<< Matt i've never seen that card of him in the Fla uni , cool card. What company is that from ? I like that breyers card also, im a sucker for oddball stuff

So whats the story with PSA grading GU cards ? Did they give it up ? If so i think they need to come up with a holder that works. >>

It's from Classic. I really enjoy the oddball stuff as well Dave.

The service is no longer available on the "list of services" but I found this:

<< Tall Boys, coins, pins and modern memorabilia cards are available on each of the above services but must be submitted as a separate order with separate shipping and handling fees. >>

It's kinda confusing but I assume they suspended it and rightfully so, untill they could make a better slab.

dfr52 · March 17, 2009 7:25AM

I have never seen any of those before. I love the die-cut, I always like cards that have him in his Gators uniform since he isn't pictured in it too often.

I have never seen that explanation before for a fake Burger King RC.

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 7:55AM

In case you guys missed this card HertitageAddict (Doran) made and VitoCo1972 (Mike) supplied the auto, here it is

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dfr52 · March 17, 2009 8:09AM

<< In case you guys missed this card HertitageAddict (Doran) made and VitoCo1972 (Mike) supplied the auto, here it is

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Wow, I have not seen that before. An amazing job, it looks just like a real issue-maybe better.

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 8:09AM

Here is my favorite "22" in action LOL

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 8:19AM

Yeah Dave, Doran does great work!

Here is another card waiting for me to be brave and submit it:

1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 8:36AM

These cards are actually at PSA right now. I expect 10 's on these and will freak out if I don't get my way

King B discs

Playoff Contenders and Skybox Molten Metal Green #'d to 75

dfr52 · March 17, 2009 8:40AM

Looks like your #22 tore up the room like Smith tore up a defense. That's a great looking card, why the hesitation? How do you get the black background on your cards, they really stand out.

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 8:46AM

<< Looks like your #22 tore up the room like Smith tore up a defense. That's a great looking card, why the hesitation? How do you get the black background on your cards, they really stand out. >>

LOL, he sure did. Check the cats on the gerbil cage. One is on top and the other is actually in there with him LOL

I'm kinda scarred recently from getting back too many damaged cards. The damage is happening during the slabbing process.

All I do is scan with the lid up

dfr52 · March 17, 2009 8:58AM

<< 

<< Looks like your #22 tore up the room like Smith tore up a defense. That's a great looking card, why the hesitation? How do you get the black background on your cards, they really stand out. >>

LOL, he sure did. Check the cats on the gerbil cage. One is on top and the other is actually in there with him LOL

I'm kinda scarred recently from getting back too many damaged cards. The damage is happening during the slabbing process.

All I do is scan with the lid up

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That's funny, I'm sure the gerbil didn't have the same feeling though.

I can see why you are hesitant if some damage is occuring. A damaged card in a 9 or 10 holder isn't pretty. On a side note a few of the BGS cards I have bought recently (I stress few b/c I have not been buying many since the site switch) have had debris sealed in with the card. I just bought one of the BGS Fleer rookies and there seems to be a very small piece of fuzz sealed on the front of the card.

DavidPuddy · March 17, 2009 9:04AM

This is the dumbest thread ever.... Yuck.

dfr52 · March 17, 2009 9:13AM

A few of my other favorites:

KOBEcollector · March 17, 2009 9:17AM

Awesome stuff Matt !!! Hey Dave did you make that Emmitt banner ? I like it.

The pic of your " 22 " is hilarious

Did you buy the discs off Ebay ? How often do they show up ? I would think not to often

This is an older pic but i thought i'd show off my " 22 " :-)

KOBEcollector · March 17, 2009 9:18AM

Dave, Very nice !

dfr52 · March 17, 2009 9:42AM

<< Dave, Very nice ! >>

Thanks Dave, no I actually found the banner under yahoo images.

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 10:28AM

<< Did you buy the discs off Ebay ? How often do they show up ? I would think not to often >>

Yup, ebay about a year ago. Some dude had a bunch of them and I snagged a few

Love that auto card Dave!

lawnmowerman · March 17, 2009 10:30AM

<< This is the dumbest thread ever.... Yuck. >>

LoL Terry

DavidPuddy · March 17, 2009 11:09AM

I will heckle this thread forEVER.

dfr52 · March 18, 2009 1:56AM

<< I will heckle this thread forEVER. >>

Fans of the greates running back EVER are used to being heckled.

dfr52 · March 18, 2009 2:02AM

<< Sorry about that Dave..LOL I am mostly to blame for the set going from 945 cards when I started it to up over 1650 now

I have recently expanded my collection to other grading companies as well due to limitations of what PSA will or won't grade.

For example, game used cards I send to BGS being the PSA slabs were so bad for these cards they deleted the service.

I am way happier not being to tied to one grading company and my collection is growing faster than ever. >>

Matt,

I like your idea of a mixed personal registry it might be something I consider down the road.

lawnmowerman · March 18, 2009 2:40PM

Just wanted to bump the thread

dfr52 · March 18, 2009 8:28PM

<< Just wanted to bump the thread

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Nice card! That's another that would look good autographed. Great game for Smith as well, 100yd rushing and 2 total TD's.

FavreFan1971 · March 19, 2009 12:21AM

mmsportscards · March 20, 2009 4:44AM

Few from my last sub..

lawnmowerman · March 20, 2009 12:37PM

A recent pickup:

KOBEcollector · March 21, 2009 5:20AM

Nice card Matt

Im a little surprised with this one, i didn't think you were into modern Emmitt's

lawnmowerman · March 21, 2009 9:52AM

Yeah Dave, once I stepped outside of the PSA registry guidelines, any Emmitt is now fair game

dfr52 · March 21, 2009 10:30PM

Some more great Emmitt's!

The redemption and die-cut are neat, ones you don't see too often.

Matt, you've showed me the Smith auto before-great looking card!

KOBEcollector · March 21, 2009 11:59PM

Nothing i can add to the registry but without a doubt my favorite Emmitt item

dfr52 · March 22, 2009 12:47AM

<< Nothing i can add to the registry but without a doubt my favorite Emmitt item

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I can see why that's you favorite, it's very nice piece that presents well. The framing had to be costly. The Pro Line Smith card is a unique card and one I actually like alot. I believe there is print of that portrait on ebay right now.

dfr52 · March 23, 2009 9:23AM

Was just wondering what everyones favorite base non-rookie Smith card was?

MeteoriteGuy · March 23, 2009 10:26AM

You knew it was coming....

dfr52 · March 23, 2009 10:56AM

<< You knew it was coming....

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That man can dance!

LOL, I am currently watching the show. Read this weekend that all the stars make $200,000 for the season w/ a performance bonus. The winner gets an additional $100,000 and it goes down from there.

lawnmowerman · March 24, 2009 3:22AM

I need to get a pair of those golden shoes so I can wear them while ripping my bubble mailers.

CrimsonTider · March 25, 2009 5:33AM

I'm still trying to confirm the rumor that Emmitt is now dating Ryan Seacrest. Any help from the man love section here would be nice. I shall offer thanks in advance

lawnmowerman · March 25, 2009 6:15AM

<< I'm still trying to confirm the rumor that Emmitt is now dating Ryan Seacrest. Any help from the man love section here would be nice. I shall offer thanks in advance >>

Being the Cowboy fan you are, you should already know the answer.

CrimsonTider · March 26, 2009 4:43AM

Truth be known, the Cowboys, surface wrinkles, and dinged corners all have a special place in my heart. I'm not saying where at in my heart. But heres a hint, it no where near where D Murphy and N Saban reside.

KOBEcollector · March 27, 2009 7:13AM

2 new ones to add to my set

I personally like the shiny one :-)

lawnmowerman · March 27, 2009 10:02AM

Great idea Dave. We can make this our own personal Emmitt mail call thread

Emmitt Smith Master Set

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