Your oddest collecting focus

bking · January 18, 2011 11:47PM

I just finished a deal with a board member for a 69 Diego Segui, and it got me wondering what were some of your odd collecting goals. Mine is the 69 expansion teams graded, as that was my first year of collecting and I found myself constantly opening Pilots and Padres for the next 2-3 years. Something about that odd mix of players on those first few teams, some of whom only got 1 card ever.

rexvos · January 19, 2011 12:22AM

I collect Tim Rattay cards. Yes that is right the great Tim Rattay.

Morgoth · January 19, 2011 12:42AM

Johnny Ray

Arsenal83 · January 19, 2011 12:43AM

Brian Downing cards, game used items, etc.

bhelser · January 19, 2011 12:50AM

I used to only collect Alaa Abdelnaby cards. I would trade any card from the same set for the Abdelnaby card. Jordan or Magic for Abdelnaby all day long.

Don't know why I decided to collect him....but I am sure it made sense at the time.

Don't know where those went, would be funny to see the boxes now though!

hookem · January 19, 2011 12:50AM

Texas Longhorn players in their UT uniforms.

thedutymon · January 19, 2011 12:53AM

Morning,

Ya know an earring, drivers license, lock of hair, pair of panties, ect. (Trophy, memento) before they go in the ground.........................Oh wait a minute, this isn't my Serial Killer chat Room is it ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YeeHah

Neil

Stone193 · January 19, 2011 1:00AM

One area that's on the oddball side - I collect sports related whiskey decanters:

The bulk of these decanters were made in the 70s - the big companies - Jim Beam and Ezra Brooks. If one is a college team collector - there's plenty - some of the BB team decanters go for more money - e.g. I would like a Cubs decanter but they always go for more than I'm willing to pay at the time.

Another - and this set is complete - 1952 Baseball Emblems:

The set is complete at 16 - the number of teams present in '52. Note that it says ya can put them on your card or bike but also use as an ice scraper.

Here's a checklist - and it's in the order the teams prevailed in 1952 - with the Yanks winning everything that year.
American League

1. Yanks (Pennant & WS Champ)
2. Indians
3. White Sox
4. Athletics
5. Senators
6. Red Sox
7. Browns
8. Tigers

National League

1. Dodgers (Pennant)
2. Giants
3. Cardinals
4. Phillies
5. Cubs
6. Reds
7. Braves
8. Pirates

itzagoner · January 19, 2011 1:56AM

dunno if it's necessarily odd to be a bobblehead head, unless you consider that i needed to have this dude arrive before Sunday, so we could sit in the Big Room and watch the Big Game on the Big Screen.

my first Bears nodder and he will be added to the shelf with the old square-based Rams, Lakers & Angels guys & the chipped up Baltimore bird.

californiacards3 · January 19, 2011 1:58AM

Current wants:

1968 Laughlin World Series

Anything animated Fleer - Famous Feats and Wildest Days

1973 NBA Player Association Postcards - Mike Newlin and Paul Silas

1968 Topps Embossed - 4 cards

1976 Topps Traded Bill Singer and the checklist

Just to name a few

Barry

thekid8 · January 19, 2011 2:00AM

When I am not collecting Gary Carter items -- I pick up Houston Astro Mike Cosgrove items --- we have the same name

Dialj · January 19, 2011 3:37AM

I really enjoy the old Houston Colt .45's cards.

al032184 · January 19, 2011 3:47AM

Jose Cruz Jr. and Ron Gant

Brian48 · January 19, 2011 4:03AM

Fred Lynn

Brian48 · January 19, 2011 4:04AM

Tim Wakefield too........................

PowderedH2O · January 19, 2011 4:11AM

I know I have the best collection of graded Bates Battaglia cards in the universe. Grand total, they must be worth at least $5.

OAKESY25 · January 19, 2011 4:31AM

Ron Kittle rookies

onefasttalon · January 19, 2011 4:45AM

I was thinking about starting a collection of Chris Sabo cards.... maybe one day.

I have an addiction with late 80's junk wax.... for some reason, I can't pass up a deal to blow $$ of some good ol' fashion '89 product.

.... I know, I'm a saaaaad man.

BellagioPokerKing · January 19, 2011 4:57AM

I collect anything and everything Pro Football Hall of Fame related. I would guess that the oddest thing I am after, is the cemetary that all the deceased members are buried in. Considering all the crap I took from a couple of members on this board, I guess they thought it was kind of odd also !!!!!
But, I did get some help from other members, so I am still trying to find where about 15 or so are laid to rest.
Rocke

ArchStanton · January 19, 2011 5:00AM

Sparky Lyle

bking · January 19, 2011 5:02AM

<< I collect anything and everything Pro Football Hall of Fame related. I would guess that the oddest thing I am after, is the cemetary that all the deceased members are buried in. Considering all the crap I took from a couple of members on this board, I guess they thought it was kind of odd also !!!!!
But, I did get some help from other members, so I am still trying to find where about 15 or so are laid to rest.
Rocke >>

THis may be something obvious, but did you try contacting the local paper(s) in the towns where they died? The small town obits would probably have that info, wouldn't they?

TheHun · January 19, 2011 5:55AM

Cards that have American Indians (pre-war) and (pretty) women from any era ....

I have mostly U.S. issued cards, but a few Canadian, German and French.

epatmythes · January 19, 2011 5:57AM

Born in 1977 and have been a die-hard Packers fan since about as long as I can remember. Got it into my head sometime ago that I would build the best graded 1977 Topps Packers team set possible. Sure, I currently sit at #1 on the registry... but I've got several hundreds of dollars tied up into what is essentially a $2-3 team set ungraded!

BellagioPokerKing · January 19, 2011 6:25AM

<< 

<< I collect anything and everything Pro Football Hall of Fame related. I would guess that the oddest thing I am after, is the cemetary that all the deceased members are buried in. Considering all the crap I took from a couple of members on this board, I guess they thought it was kind of odd also !!!!!
But, I did get some help from other members, so I am still trying to find where about 15 or so are laid to rest.
Rocke >>

THis may be something obvious, but did you try contacting the local paper(s) in the towns where they died? The small town obits would probably have that info, wouldn't they? >>

I guess I could, but unfortunately, I don't know in which city they died. If anyone knows the name of the cemetary where any of the following are buried, you help would be GREATLY appreciated, and let me know when you are coming to Canton, and I owe you a beer !!!!! I still need the following :
Mel Hein D. 1-31-1992
August "Mike" Michalske D. 10-26-1983
Dan Fortmann D. 5-23-1995
Otto Graham D. 12-17-2003
Bill Dudley D. 2-4-2010
George McAfee D. 3-4-2009
Ken Strong D. 10-5-1979
Joe Stydahar D. 3-23-1977
Marion Motley D. 6-27-1999
Leo Nomellini D. 10-17-2000
Jack Christiansen D. 6-29-1986
Norm VanBrocklin D. 5-2-1983
Bill George D. 9-30-1982
Ray Flaherty D. 7-19-1994
Arnie Weinmeister D. 6-29-2000
Gene Upshaw D. 8-20-2008
Stan Jones D. 5-21-2010
Benny Friedman D. 11-23-1982
If anyone knows anything about where the above are buried, PLEASE PM me.
THANKS in advance !!!!!
Rocke

bking · January 19, 2011 6:35AM

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<< I collect anything and everything Pro Football Hall of Fame related. I would guess that the oddest thing I am after, is the cemetary that all the deceased members are buried in. Considering all the crap I took from a couple of members on this board, I guess they thought it was kind of odd also !!!!!
But, I did get some help from other members, so I am still trying to find where about 15 or so are laid to rest.
Rocke >>

THis may be something obvious, but did you try contacting the local paper(s) in the towns where they died? The small town obits would probably have that info, wouldn't they? >>

I guess I could, but unfortunately, I don't know in which city they died. If anyone knows the name of the cemetary where any of the following are buried, you help would be GREATLY appreciated, and let me know when you are coming to Canton, and I owe you a beer !!!!! I still need the following :
Mel Hein D. 1-31-1992
August "Mike" Michalske D. 10-26-1983
Dan Fortmann D. 5-23-1995
Otto Graham D. 12-17-2003
Bill Dudley D. 2-4-2010
George McAfee D. 3-4-2009
Ken Strong D. 10-5-1979
Joe Stydahar D. 3-23-1977
Marion Motley D. 6-27-1999
Leo Nomellini D. 10-17-2000
Jack Christiansen D. 6-29-1986
Norm VanBrocklin D. 5-2-1983
Bill George D. 9-30-1982
Ray Flaherty D. 7-19-1994
Arnie Weinmeister D. 6-29-2000
Gene Upshaw D. 8-20-2008
Stan Jones D. 5-21-2010
Benny Friedman D. 11-23-1982
If anyone knows anything about where the above are buried, PLEASE PM me.
THANKS in advance !!!!!
Rocke >>

Norm Van Brocklin : May 2, 1983
Social Circle
Walton County
Georgia, USA

try this ghoulish link

vladguerrero · January 19, 2011 8:14AM

At first I thought you said David Segui but then I remembered it is Lee who is the big David Segui PC guy, he bought a lot of 500 from me for $1 a card, anyone interested in selling their Segui's should contact him, and fyi, he prefers Orioles uniform cards.

RookieWax · January 19, 2011 8:23AM

I have been collecting full, unopened 1980s wax boxes of misc. sports products(such as Fleer Star Stickers, Topps Scratch-offs, etc.), then setting them up on display with the packs showing - just like they would have been at stores back in the day. They look cool...and its like going back in time when you look at the display of products.

royalbrett · January 19, 2011 8:51AM

Mark Mulder rookie cards, especially the serial numbered ones.

TheHun · January 19, 2011 8:59AM

<< I have been collecting full, unopened 1980s wax boxes of misc. sports products(such as Fleer Star Stickers, Topps Scratch-offs, etc.), then setting them up on display with the packs showing - just like they would have been at stores back in the day. They look cool...and its like going back in time when you look at the display of products. >>

a photo a this would be greeeeeeeeaaaaaaaat !

HoofHearted · January 19, 2011 9:24AM

<< Current wants:

1968 Topps Embossed - 4 cards >>

Barry, are you referring to the 1965 Topps Embossed inserts? (See the inventory in this Topps Inserts site.) I may have some doubles. PM me your want list and maybe we could work out a trade? I have a few holes, I'm sure...

Fun thread! Something odd I've been collecting for over 40 years are advertisements with athletes in them. For example:

and

HoofHearted · January 19, 2011 9:27AM

Oh, yeah! Something else I found in my photobucket account were scans of some hot hockey cards!

Check these out:

Sweet collection, eh?

RookieWax · January 19, 2011 9:29AM

<< 

<< I have been collecting full, unopened 1980s wax boxes of misc. sports products(such as Fleer Star Stickers, Topps Scratch-offs, etc.), then setting them up on display with the packs showing - just like they would have been at stores back in the day. They look cool...and its like going back in time when you look at the display of products. >>

a photo a this would be greeeeeeeeaaaaaaaat ! >>

I will get them set back up in my newly finished basement, them get a photo.

TheHun · January 19, 2011 10:54AM

<< 

<< Current wants:

Fun thread! Something odd I've been collecting for over 40 years are advertisements with athletes in them. >>

I still have a good dozen selection of ads from 1970s to 1990's

- Mike Schmidt jeans
- Darrel Strawberry Starter Jackets
- Doc Gooden Starter Jackets
- Nolan Ryan Schick
- Derek Jeter Jiffy BP

Your PM is turned off ... mine is on

HoofHearted · January 19, 2011 10:57AM

<< 

<< Current wants:

Fun thread! Something odd I've been collecting for over 40 years are advertisements with athletes in them. >>

I still have a good dozen selection of ads from 1970s to 1990's

- Mike Schmidt jeans
- Darrel Strawberry Starter Jackets
- Doc Gooden Starter Jackets
- Nolan Ryan Schick
- Derek Jeter Jiffy BP

Your PM is turned off ... mine is on >>

Herr Hun, I have my PM on. I'll send you a message you can reply to.

Thanks!

NickM · January 19, 2011 11:03AM

Jerry Porter serial numbered rookies and rookie parallels, autographs, and eTopps.

Nick

Stone193 · January 20, 2011 9:11AM

Mike - I used to have that card - by any chance did I send that to you?

Can't remember...

zep33 · January 20, 2011 9:25AM

Brett Favre penis pics

ThoseBackPages · January 20, 2011 10:04AM

PSA graded OPC Baseball HOFers and RCs

BellagioPokerKing · January 20, 2011 10:29AM

<< Brett Favre penis pics >>

Just wondering............. but exactly how many do you now have ?
hahahahahahahhahahhaha

wrestlingcardking · January 20, 2011 10:39AM

I like collecting wrestlers as I am the only one of the registry to collect Dan Gable, Cael Sanderson, Rulon Gardner, Stan Zbyszko, William Muldoon, Strangler Lewis....maybe one day someone will compete with me.............

alnavman · January 20, 2011 10:57AM

I recently started collecting the two sets that I have posted scans of below....don't ask me why I'm doing it .... guess just because
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zep33 · January 20, 2011 7:00PM

<< 

<< Brett Favre penis pics >>

Just wondering............. but exactly how many do you now have ?
hahahahahahahhahahhaha >>

none yet - still waiting for a text

larryallen73 · January 21, 2011 1:48AM

In addition to Larry Allen cards (in particular the low numbered Pacific ones) I collect "all" the other football players that played at Sonoma State. It's a small collection: Freddie Bradley, Ted Popson (before transferring), some guy who played in the UFL, and I think that's it. Would love to get some of the Arena Football cards of a few other Sonoma State "alumni" but haven't really looked into that yet. Also, a couple of baseball players went to Sonoma... one currently in the bigs actually but can't remember his name. Other than a few of the Larry Allen cards they are all without any monetary value whatsoever!

I also collect people I know. Not just met at a card show but actually know like golfer Scott McCarron, Bobbie Jackson, Shareef Abdur Rahim come to mind. There are a couple others. Again, very low (to no) value.

Also have a small collection of athletes from Sacramento: Eddie LaBaron, Matt Barnes, etc.... A few of the LaBarons cost a few bucks but most of these are very cheap.

I also get most of my UCLA autographed cards graded/authenticated even though most are of no value. I think I got a 10 on one of my Pro Set James Washington cards. Woooo whooooo!

bking · January 21, 2011 2:21AM

<< In addition to Larry Allen cards (in particular the low numbered Pacific ones) I collect "all" the other football players that played at Sonoma State. It's a small collection: Freddie Bradley, Ted Popson (before transferring), some guy who played in the UFL, and I think that's it. Would love to get some of the Arena Football cards of a few other Sonoma State "alumni" but haven't really looked into that yet. Also, a couple of baseball players went to Sonoma... one currently in the bigs actually but can't remember his name. Other than a few of the Larry Allen cards they are all without any monetary value whatsoever!

I also collect people I know. Not just met at a card show but actually know like golfer Scott McCarron, Bobbie Jackson, Shareef Abdur Rahim come to mind. There are a couple others. Again, very low (to no) value.

Also have a small collection of athletes from Sacramento: Eddie LaBaron, Matt Barnes, etc.... A few of the LaBarons cost a few bucks but most of these are very cheap.

I also get most of my UCLA autographed cards graded/authenticated even though most are of no value. I think I got a 10 on one of my Pro Set James Washington cards. Woooo whooooo! >>

MLB alums

Sonoma State University
"Seawolves"
Major League Baseball Player Alumnus

Name [Click for M.L. Stats] Dates Played Debut / Box

Marshall Brant 1974 - 1974 10-01-1980

Daniel Barone 2004 - 2004 08-10-2007

Tommy Everidge 2002 - 2002 07-28-2009

Linky

larryallen73 · January 21, 2011 3:58AM

Thanks. I did not know about Tommy Everidge.

Gotta go to Ebay right now... I have some shopping to do!

stopthetrain · January 21, 2011 12:58PM

Just check my sig...

thedutymon · January 21, 2011 1:11PM

<< I recently started collecting the two sets that I have posted scans of below....don't ask me why I'm doing it .... guess just because
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Love ya Al,

But you are just
a little weird, aren't ya!!!?

Neil

estang · January 21, 2011 10:27PM

Lyman Bostock

HoofHearted · January 22, 2011 1:56AM

<< Mike - I used to have that card - by any chance did I send that to you?

Can't remember... >>

Mike, you did! Did you send me the other two also? If not, I'm not sure if I bought them on eBay or what.

Thanks again!

Stone193 · January 22, 2011 2:02AM

<< 

<< Mike - I used to have that card - by any chance did I send that to you?

Can't remember... >>

Mike, you did! Did you send me the other two also? If not, I'm not sure if I bought them on eBay or what.

Thanks again! >>

That's the only one I remember having Mike.

She was 'the' hottie sports figure back then!

Your oddest collecting focus

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