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Do any of the rest of you like to read back issues of sports card magazines (like Beckett)?
I currently own a complete set of baseball Becketts from 1988-96 and football Becketts from issue #1 to #100 (Dec 1989-mid 1998). I've lately been reading my football Becketts for the first time (I've been into baseball cards since 1993 and complete sets since 1999; I didn't get into football cards until 2007) and I'm finding it interesting reading about what the hobby as well as the sport in general was like back then. Did you know even back then people were complaining about too many sets out in a year and the high cost of inserts and packs driving kids away from the hobby? Another thing I found interesting was due to legal conflicts with NFL Properties and NFLPA, there were some superstar players omitted completely from the 1992 sets (if I'm not mistaken, Joe Montana does not appear in 1992 Topps for example). Basically, I think it's awesome to read back issues of Beckett back in the 80s/90s when they were practically THE hobby publication.
Anyone else here enjoy reading back issues of sports card publications? If so, which ones and why? Personally I'd love to also read the Baseball Cards Magazine that was around in the late 80s/early 90s as well as start a run of basketball Becketts someday.
Anyone else here enjoy reading back issues of sports card publications? If so, which ones and why? Personally I'd love to also read the Baseball Cards Magazine that was around in the late 80s/early 90s as well as start a run of basketball Becketts someday.
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D's: 50P,49S,45D+S,43D,41S,40D,39D+S,38D+S,37D+S,36S,35D+S,all 16-34's
Q's: 52S,47S,46S,40S,39S,38S,37D+S,36D+S,35D,34D,32D+S
74T: 241,435,610,654 97 Finest silver: 115,135,139,145,310
73T:31,55,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,80,152,165,189,213,235,237,257,341,344,377,379,390,422,433,453,480,497,545,554,563,580,606,613,630
95 Ultra GM Sets: Golden Prospects,HR Kings,On-Base Leaders,Power Plus,RBI Kings,Rising Stars
D's: 50P,49S,45D+S,43D,41S,40D,39D+S,38D+S,37D+S,36S,35D+S,all 16-34's
Q's: 52S,47S,46S,40S,39S,38S,37D+S,36D+S,35D,34D,32D+S
74T: 241,435,610,654 97 Finest silver: 115,135,139,145,310
73T:31,55,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,80,152,165,189,213,235,237,257,341,344,377,379,390,422,433,453,480,497,545,554,563,580,606,613,630
95 Ultra GM Sets: Golden Prospects,HR Kings,On-Base Leaders,Power Plus,RBI Kings,Rising Stars
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<< <i>Theres a stack of back issues of Beckett and Tuff Stuff in every bathroom in my house. That articles are sweet and particularly the pricing of cards. To keep things positive, vintage was the best invement back in the eighties and nineties. I dont think that has changed. >>
I don't suppose you'd be willing to part with your 1997-99 baseball Becketts would you (as well as 1987)? If so, turn on your PM feature and we can discuss details.
D's: 50P,49S,45D+S,43D,41S,40D,39D+S,38D+S,37D+S,36S,35D+S,all 16-34's
Q's: 52S,47S,46S,40S,39S,38S,37D+S,36D+S,35D,34D,32D+S
74T: 241,435,610,654 97 Finest silver: 115,135,139,145,310
73T:31,55,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,80,152,165,189,213,235,237,257,341,344,377,379,390,422,433,453,480,497,545,554,563,580,606,613,630
95 Ultra GM Sets: Golden Prospects,HR Kings,On-Base Leaders,Power Plus,RBI Kings,Rising Stars
Always looking for Chipper Jones cards.
Im a very focused collector of cards from 1909 - 2012...LOL
<< <i>Theres a stack of back issues of Beckett and Tuff Stuff in every bathroom in my house. That articles are sweet and particularly the pricing of cards. To keep things positive, vintage was the best invement back in the eighties and nineties. I dont think that has changed. >>
I remember always wanting to buy those 1975 rack packs back in the late 80's that seemed to be pictured in every issue. I think they were $25-30 each without stars showing. I think Mike posted the pic here before. But as a kid I never got any. I did get a 1988 Topps traded set for Christmas though....
D's: 50P,49S,45D+S,43D,41S,40D,39D+S,38D+S,37D+S,36S,35D+S,all 16-34's
Q's: 52S,47S,46S,40S,39S,38S,37D+S,36D+S,35D,34D,32D+S
74T: 241,435,610,654 97 Finest silver: 115,135,139,145,310
73T:31,55,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,80,152,165,189,213,235,237,257,341,344,377,379,390,422,433,453,480,497,545,554,563,580,606,613,630
95 Ultra GM Sets: Golden Prospects,HR Kings,On-Base Leaders,Power Plus,RBI Kings,Rising Stars
Nick
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A friend at work just recently gave me his card collection (mostly early to mid 90's hockey and some baseball) and a bunch of old Becketts. They are all hockey, but still some cool reading.
Does anyone remember Collectors Sportslook? It was like a cross of Beckett and Mad magazine.
D's: 50P,49S,45D+S,43D,41S,40D,39D+S,38D+S,37D+S,36S,35D+S,all 16-34's
Q's: 52S,47S,46S,40S,39S,38S,37D+S,36D+S,35D,34D,32D+S
74T: 241,435,610,654 97 Finest silver: 115,135,139,145,310
73T:31,55,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,80,152,165,189,213,235,237,257,341,344,377,379,390,422,433,453,480,497,545,554,563,580,606,613,630
95 Ultra GM Sets: Golden Prospects,HR Kings,On-Base Leaders,Power Plus,RBI Kings,Rising Stars
Here's a couple more magazine covers I found in my PhotoBucket scans:
Gotta work on a getting a better pic, but this'll have to do for now. I've got Kirby magazines and articles stashed in several boxes. I happened to find these in a 3-ring binder up in my closet:
<< <i>Thanks! I'd love to see your Kirby covers! I have other random Ripken covers, including the GQ issue, lol. Here are my SIs. I only took pics of the Becketts and SIs for now:
The Sports Illustrated '2131 Edition' has an article in there about my collection
Super Bowl XXVIII: Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys -
Running back Emmitt Smith rushed for 132 yards and 2
touchdowns earning Super Bowl MVP honors as the Cowboys
defeated the Bills 30-13 to win their second consecutive NFL
title.
<< <i>Does anyone remember Collectors Sportslook? It was like a cross of Beckett and Mad magazine. >>
Here's the only two issues I have. Wish I had more as they are really good to read.
And one of the articles.
Jeff
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i bought a beckett today. first time in like 2 years. it was about 10 and a half bucks 2 much, but my dumb a** bought it any ways.
looking for PELLE LINDBERGH's psa and 1960 fleer baseball psa 8 and up
sets in progress
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