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fiveninerfiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭
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51 bowman

HI folks,I just finished a project I never dreamed of accomplishing but thanks to BBCE I had the oppurtunity to purchase a 51 Bowman Football set from him at the National.Then being that the set has only 144 cards and the appeal of the set was so strong I decided to spurge just one more time and send the entire set for grading except the 4 that were already graded.I then upgraded a couple others ,one was a miscut.The 6 cards that are 4 or lower I can not find graded or a little steep like the Van Brocklin rookie and Sammy Baugh however that might come along later.I was a little dissapointed in the grading consistency however.
I not a proffesional by no means but have sold enough ehere I feel pretty confindent in my grading.For a majority of the cards the fronts were the best I have ever seen from that vintage however the centering was iffy and there was evidence of gum stain either at the bottom of the card or at the top many of those must have been sold in penny paks.Would a gum stain make that much of an impact.The set grades out just below a 6 EX-MT.
Take a look and enjoy.Please let me have your opinions.

Thanks,Tony
Tony(AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER ME)

Comments

  • 123Slider123Slider Posts: 851 ✭✭
    Congrats Tony! You have some very nice cards in there. The 8's are stunners.
    The best pitch to start a hitter off with is always strike one.
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Dayum. Nice set Tony!

    Thanks for sharing the pics too.


    Good for you.
  • YogiBerraFanYogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭
    Something to be proud of image
  • captainthreeputtcaptainthreeputt Posts: 1,235 ✭✭
    Very nice!

    Thanks for sharing
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    Brian
  • SidePocketSidePocket Posts: 2,901 ✭✭✭
    That's a very cool set, congratulations!

    "Molon Labe"

  • nearmintnearmint Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭
    Nice set, Tony. I like the commentary, too.
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  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations Tony - very nice set!

    I thought the cards look really good - some nice 8s, 7.5s and 6s.

    Do you plan to upgrade the set further?

    Thanx for sharing.
    Mike
  • arexarex Posts: 999 ✭
    Congrats Tony!
    Great set and thanks for sharing with us.
  • ymareaymarea Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭
    Outstanding job with the set! Thanks for scanning all the cards.

    Your comment on the Y.A. Tittle card was very humorous. The picture certainly gives us a good idea of what lies ahead for ol' Y.A.
    Brett
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,564 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Fine job Tony image
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • Indy78Indy78 Posts: 806 ✭✭✭
    Very nice! I enjoyed the scans and the notes.
  • BrickBrick Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice.
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    Ralph

  • recbballrecbball Posts: 1,522 ✭✭✭
    Congrats, great set, thanks for scanning it.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Tony my friend,

    THAT is one hell of a nice looking set! Don't think you could put together a much better set in that grade. Enjoy it.
    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.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Tony, I remember how happy you were to get this set at the National. Congrats on getting it graded and good luck with any additional upgrades you are able to make to it. image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

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  • fiveninerfiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Congratulations Tony - very nice set!

    I thought the cards look really good - some nice 8s, 7.5s and 6s.

    Do you plan to upgrade the set further?

    Thanx for sharing. >>



    I would like to upgrade any card under 5 at this stage.
    Tony(AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER ME)
  • recbballrecbball Posts: 1,522 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I would like to upgrade any card under 5 at this stage. >>



    This one dosen't come up very often.

    Sprinkle PSA 7
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I would like to upgrade any card under 5 at this stage. >>


    This one dosen't come up very often.
    Sprinkle PSA 7 >>


    Do you have any inside info on the seller? LOL
    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.
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Congrats!

    It's one of my favorite FB sets and eventually/hopefully I'll complete mine some day..
    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
  • fiveninerfiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Congrats, great set, thanks for scanning it. >>



    That 48 Leaf is gonna be one heck of a challange.
    I wish you the best of luck on it.I am sure you will treasure it.
    Tony(AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER ME)
  • fiveninerfiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭
    My thanks to you all on the nice resposes.
    Tony(AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER ME)
  • ssollarsssollars Posts: 933 ✭✭✭✭
    I love those early Bowman sets. I saw that set at the national and could only dream of owning it.

    It's a great looking set, thanks for sharing...

    Scott
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