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AFLfanAFLfan Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭✭✭
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So I am cleaning out 95% of my baseball collection. I have sold off more than 250 vintage baseball gloves in the last few years, along with game programs, autographed baseballs, single cards, and other various memorabilia. I am now at the point where I want to get rid of my complete sets. I am complete from 1975-1990, Topps, Fleer, Score, Upper Deck, Donruss, Leaf, traded sets, update sets, Donruss Rookie and Highlights sets, etc. I am not looking to make a killing of these, really mainly want to recapture the storage space from something that doesn't mean much to me anymore. The 1975-maybe 1981 Topps sets will bring a bit, but what about the rest? How do I get rid of it? I just saw an ebay auction for two unopened 1990 Score factory sets with two hours left. The opening bid of 99 cents had still not been met. I really don't want this stuff anymore, but what do I do with it? Recycle? Any input and/or buyers would be welcome!
Todd Tobias - Grateful Collector - I focus on autographed American Football League sets, Fleer & Topps, 1960-1969, and lacrosse cards.

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  • Nathaniel1960Nathaniel1960 Posts: 2,332 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Provide the boards with a complete list of sets and condition. It might spark some deals, and at the very least some advice on disposition.
    Kiss me once, shame on you.
    Kiss me twice.....let's party.
  • BobbyVCPBobbyVCP Posts: 755 ✭
    Donate the worthless stuff to a local boys club and take the tax write off. They will enjoy it and you at least get something back.
  • byronscott4everbyronscott4ever Posts: 932 ✭✭✭
    If you don't donate them, you can always do a free listing on Craigslist or set up at a flea market or garage sale
  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    250 vintage gloves??? image when? where was i? image
  • AFLfanAFLfan Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>250 vintage gloves??? image when? where was i? image >>



    Haha... Not sure. I sold a lot of gloves. Musial, Mantle, Berra, Doerr, Reese, Irvin, lots of 1920s & 1930s stuff, a Ken-Wel Dazzy Vance... I only kept a nice Mickey Mantle, a split-finger Joe DiMaggio, and two Ted Williams Models that I was able to have Ted sign before he passed away. Here are a few photos of my former baseball room...

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    And the two Williams gloves that I kept...

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    Todd Tobias - Grateful Collector - I focus on autographed American Football League sets, Fleer & Topps, 1960-1969, and lacrosse cards.
  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    whoa. very impressive......and you sold most of that off, huh?

    enjoy prosperity. image
  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,951 ✭✭✭✭
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  • bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭


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    << <i>250 vintage gloves??? image when? where was i? image >>



    Haha... Not sure. I sold a lot of gloves. Musial, Mantle, Berra, Doerr, Reese, Irvin, lots of 1920s & 1930s stuff, a Ken-Wel Dazzy Vance... I only kept a nice Mickey Mantle, a split-finger Joe DiMaggio, and two Ted Williams Models that I was able to have Ted sign before he passed away. Here are a few photos of my former baseball room...


    And the two Williams gloves that I kept...

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    Thanks, now I need a cigarette and a cuddle. image
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  • AFLfanAFLfan Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Glad you guys liked it. I am still selling stuff. I haven't even touched my bats yet. Still have some 1960s -1980s pennants, the cards, and lots of other stuff that I am still digging up. It is amazing how much you can accumulate and not even really realize it.
    Todd Tobias - Grateful Collector - I focus on autographed American Football League sets, Fleer & Topps, 1960-1969, and lacrosse cards.
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭

    I'm no help, but that's an amazing collection.
  • bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭
    Those room pictures are collector's porn, no doubt.

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    Working on the following: 1970 Baseball PSA, 1970-1976 Raw, World Series Subsets PSA, 1969 Expansion Teams PSA, Fleer World Series Sets, Texas Rangers Topps Run 1972-1989
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    Successful deals to date: thedudeabides,gameusedhoop,golfcollector,tigerdean,treetop,bkritz, CapeMOGuy,WeekendHacker,jeff8877,backbidder,Salinas,milbroco,bbuckner22,VitoCo1972,ddfamf,gemint,K,fatty macs,waltersobchak,dboneesq
  • hotmushhotmush Posts: 657
    (Choir singing, overhead light,nirvana)
    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
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  • AllenAllen Posts: 7,165 ✭✭✭
    Those barber chairs are an awesome touch. I might consider copying that idea someday.
  • AFLfanAFLfan Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You guys are too funny. I collected pretty hard fromt he time that I got my first box of baseball cards (1978 Topps - when I was five years old) until I turned, maybe 29. So nearly 24 years. But the game lost me, and at the same time I developed my interest in the old American Football League. I have been collecting AFL Chargers and more recently AFL signed cards since then. I am 37 now, and have collected a fair amount of that stuff as well.
    Todd Tobias - Grateful Collector - I focus on autographed American Football League sets, Fleer & Topps, 1960-1969, and lacrosse cards.
  • 54topps54topps Posts: 1,145 ✭✭✭
    WOWWWsers
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Todd ... that room is friggin AMAZING!!!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • BarfvaderBarfvader Posts: 2,859 ✭✭✭✭
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    I have that model box as well (along with the built plane).

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    Makes a great display piece that doesn't seem to be all that common.

    And thanks for sharing the pics.

    Jeff

    Miscut Museum

    My Mess

  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,951 ✭✭✭✭
    "Marine Fighter Squadron 311"

    Ahhhh, the infamous #311. image
  • SDSportsFanSDSportsFan Posts: 5,179 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is a beautiful setup Todd! image


    I'd be interested in any Padre items you're selling image


    Steve
  • AFLfanAFLfan Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Steve-

    I will take a look around and see what I have. I know there is some Padres stuff around here somewhere!
    Todd Tobias - Grateful Collector - I focus on autographed American Football League sets, Fleer & Topps, 1960-1969, and lacrosse cards.
  • CubsFan41CubsFan41 Posts: 513 ✭✭
    Wow. What a room. My three year old could have a field day in there.image
    Looking for Cello packs with Bill Buckner on top
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Very nice!

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    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • BunkerBunker Posts: 3,926 ✭
    Awesome room, love the barber chairs! Thanks for sharing. image
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