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Congrats to the Phillies - soothing the pain, T206 style

TNP777TNP777 Posts: 5,710 ✭✭✭
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A gut-churning, bitter, galling defeat demanded some vintage retail therapy.

Years ago when I got back into collecting, I only collected vintage. The past several years, I got so focused on the newer 'retro' sets (Heritage, Turkey Red, A&G, etc.) and my Butler collection that I seriously can't remember the last time I got some nice old cardboard.

A few days ago I picked up a couple of T206 Brooklyn Superbas in rough shape for a pretty good price. These should be here tomorrow (hopefully):

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Around 10 minutes ago I splurged for this little beauty - it'll be the nicest T206 I've got once it gets here:

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After the three arrive, I'll have 16 of the 27 Brooklyn cards in the T206 set. I think it's gonna feel real nice to touch some new (to me) vintage. They're going to look great with these - can't wait!

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Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie

Comments

  • kmnortonkmnorton Posts: 1,051 ✭✭✭
    Great cards, Geordie! About the game......

    Oh, forgot to add, Hi Geordie!
    IWTDMBII
  • TheHunTheHun Posts: 1,690
    That's a collection with character !

    I enjoy looking at this group more than Wagners ...

    well done.

  • TNP777TNP777 Posts: 5,710 ✭✭✭
    First, hi Kurt!

    Received my first vintage in a couple years in yesterday's mail. The back of the Bergen was completely covered in some sort of brown paper of unknown vintage. A little water and careful use of a knife to pry the paper off revealed a Sweet Caporal, 150 Subjects, Factory 30 back. Pretty freakin' sweet! image
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    Here's a group shot of the 15 Brooklyn Superbas in hand:
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    Here's a page I set up to show individual shots of the T205, T206 and 1933 Goudey that are in hand, plus dimmed shots of the cards I still need:

    Prewar showoff page

    Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
  • 41GoudeyGuy41GoudeyGuy Posts: 565 ✭
    Nice work with the Brooklyn players and the presentation page. I especially like the dimmed shots to show the missing cards. Very classy. As a fellow Dodger fan I am also sulking a bit right now. 21 years and counting since Hershiser, Gibson and the rest of the worst World Series team in history brought us a title.
    Learn some history of the game. Join a vintage base ball team in your area and get out there.
    Simsbury Taverneers
    My PSA Sets
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭
    nice brooklyn collection
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,069 ✭✭✭
    It's sad that us Dodger fans have to look into the past for success. The franchise is not living up to that of my youth in 70's and 80's. Cool cards!
  • BPorter26BPorter26 Posts: 3,500 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i> As a fellow Dodger fan I am also sulking a bit right now. 21 years and counting since Hershiser, Gibson and the rest of the worst World Series team in history brought us a title. >>



    I wish I could say 21 years ago. I'm at 30 years since my Pirates won a title and we're on year 17 without getting to .500. At least you've been to the playoffs.

    BTW great looking cards
    "EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY IT SAYS IT RIGHT THERE ON THE WALL" - JACKIE MOON
  • 41GoudeyGuy41GoudeyGuy Posts: 565 ✭


    << <i>

    << <i> As a fellow Dodger fan I am also sulking a bit right now. 21 years and counting since Hershiser, Gibson and the rest of the worst World Series team in history brought us a title. >>



    I wish I could say 21 years ago. I'm at 30 years since my Pirates won a title and we're on year 17 without getting to .500. At least you've been to the playoffs.

    BTW great looking cards >>



    At least you have the Steelers and the Penguins. We have no football and the LA Kings have never won. The again we do have the Lakers.

    Here is a link to my PSA graded Brooklyn Superba's. 16 here. 5 more in SGC holders. I need 6 more. Next month I'll start the pursuit again.
    Learn some history of the game. Join a vintage base ball team in your area and get out there.
    Simsbury Taverneers
    My PSA Sets
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