Quest for the top 250 sportscards 219/250

captainthreeputt · February 10, 2012 11:52AM

My most recent purchase

Dboneesq · February 10, 2012 12:11PM

Very nice addition Brian. Man, shipped it from NC to CA fast! Enjoy the card.

SidePocket · February 10, 2012 12:15PM

That's a gorgeous 4! Nice pickup!

Dpeck100 · February 10, 2012 12:35PM

Babe Ruth!!!

CW · February 10, 2012 1:38PM

A true work of art on cardboard, and that's a killer example.
Nice deep, dark lime-green background on that one, too.

The pose for this card, as many might know, comes from the
moment in history when Ruth shook hands with President Warren
Harding on the first opening day at Yankee Stadium, April 18. 1923.

54topps · February 10, 2012 2:44PM

Way to go Brian! Love the Babe.

captainthreeputt · February 11, 2012 2:17AM

Once again, I am glad some of you are enjoying the quest with me. Now that my son has learned to scan and post, we will go back and post scans of our favorites, our best, and the most unusual or rare for you guys to enjoy.

Brian

vettfanatic · February 4, 2013 6:57AM

What the heck is going on? No updates on this set in a year. I could never tackle this set so I need to live vicariously through you.

Jeff

llafoe · February 4, 2013 7:24AM

<< What the heck is going on? No updates on this set in a year. I could never tackle this set so I need to live vicariously through you.

Jeff >>

He only has 219 in his Registry... these 31 must be really EXPENSIVE!!!!!

1869 PECK & SNYDER CINCINNATI RED STOCKINGS
1888 N28 ALLEN & GINTERS CAP ANSON
1888 N162 GOODWIN CHAMPIONS CAP ANSON
1902-1911 W600 SPORTING LIFE CABINETS HONUS WAGNER
1909 T204 RAMLY CIGARETTES WALTER JOHNSON
1909-11 AMERICAN CARAMEL E90-1 JOE JACKSON
1909-11 T206 WHITE BORDER SHERRY MAGIE (MAGEE)
1909-11 T206 WHITE BORDER EDDIE PLANK
1909-11 T206 WHITE BORDER HONUS WAGNER
1909-11 T206 WHITE BORDER TY COBB (TY COBB BACK)
1910 T210 OLD MILL JOE JACKSON
1911 T3 TURKEY RED CABINETS TY COBB
1912 T207 BROWN BACKGROUND LOUIS LOWDERMILK
1914 BALTIMORE NEWS BABE RUTH
1914/15 CRACKER JACK TY COBB
1914/15 CRACKER JACK SHOELESS JOE JACKSON
1915/1916 (M101-5) SPORTING NEWS JOE JACKSON
1915/1916 (M101-5) SPORTING NEWS BABE RUTH
1915/1916 (M101-5) SPORTING NEWS JIM THORPE
1932 US CARAMEL LOU GEHRIG
1932 US CARAMEL BABE RUTH
1933 GOUDEY NAPOLEON LAJOIE
1933-36 ZEENUT JOE DIMAGGIO
1948-49 LEAF SATCHEL PAIGE SP
1950-51 TOLETEROS JOSH GIBSON
1951 TOPPS CURRENT ALL-STAR ROBIN ROBERTS
1952 TOPPS MICKEY MANTLE
1952 TOPPS EDDIE MATHEWS
1968 TOPPS 3-D ROBERTO CLEMENTE
1968 TOPPS TEST JOHN HAVLICEK
1948 LEAF ROCKY GRAZIANO

CollectorAtWork · February 4, 2013 7:56AM

Is that same pose used in the Lections Ruth (not mine)?

CollectorAtWork · February 4, 2013 8:03AM

<< 

<< What the heck is going on? No updates on this set in a year. I could never tackle this set so I need to live vicariously through you.

Jeff >>

He only has 219 in his Registry... these 31 must be really EXPENSIVE!!!!!

1869 PECK & SNYDER CINCINNATI RED STOCKINGS
1888 N28 ALLEN & GINTERS CAP ANSON
1888 N162 GOODWIN CHAMPIONS CAP ANSON
1902-1911 W600 SPORTING LIFE CABINETS HONUS WAGNER
1909 T204 RAMLY CIGARETTES WALTER JOHNSON
1909-11 AMERICAN CARAMEL E90-1 JOE JACKSON
1909-11 T206 WHITE BORDER SHERRY MAGIE (MAGEE)
1909-11 T206 WHITE BORDER EDDIE PLANK
1909-11 T206 WHITE BORDER HONUS WAGNER
1909-11 T206 WHITE BORDER TY COBB (TY COBB BACK)
1910 T210 OLD MILL JOE JACKSON
1911 T3 TURKEY RED CABINETS TY COBB
1912 T207 BROWN BACKGROUND LOUIS LOWDERMILK
1914 BALTIMORE NEWS BABE RUTH
1914/15 CRACKER JACK TY COBB
1914/15 CRACKER JACK SHOELESS JOE JACKSON
1915/1916 (M101-5) SPORTING NEWS JOE JACKSON
1915/1916 (M101-5) SPORTING NEWS BABE RUTH
1915/1916 (M101-5) SPORTING NEWS JIM THORPE
1932 US CARAMEL LOU GEHRIG
1932 US CARAMEL BABE RUTH
1933 GOUDEY NAPOLEON LAJOIE
1933-36 ZEENUT JOE DIMAGGIO
1948-49 LEAF SATCHEL PAIGE SP
1950-51 TOLETEROS JOSH GIBSON
1951 TOPPS CURRENT ALL-STAR ROBIN ROBERTS
1952 TOPPS MICKEY MANTLE
1952 TOPPS EDDIE MATHEWS
1968 TOPPS 3-D ROBERTO CLEMENTE
1968 TOPPS TEST JOHN HAVLICEK
1948 LEAF ROCKY GRAZIANO >>

I don't think any of the ones left on the list are cheap. There are some that are still doable like the Ansons, the Lowdermilk, T3 Cobb, US Caramels, and 52 Mathews. Doable as in lows thousands. :-p I've never never heard of the Roberts card before. Most of the rest of the list are probably 5K or more to impossible.

VitoCo1972 · February 4, 2013 8:16AM

I'm the biggest idiot on here because the 1968 Topps Test Havlicek is the card I'd want most out of that list (and I'd have him sign it

)

llafoe · February 4, 2013 8:25AM

<< I'm the biggest idiot on here... >>

Stop bragging... you have a LOT of stiff competion on this Board; including me!

Jakt · February 4, 2013 12:36PM

I have 21 out of 250. A whopping 8.4%!!!!

VitoCo1972 · February 4, 2013 1:55PM

<< I have 21 out of 250. A whopping 8.4%!!!! >>

I have 26 of them autographed (10.4%). There are definitely board members here with at least 20% signed.

mikeschmidt · February 4, 2013 2:56PM

The Roberts card I think last sold for in the $30+K range....I think there's only three or so that are documented to be known. Never released to the public, but a few of Gelman's samples made their way into the hobby of the years. Of the three toughies from the set [Stanky and Konstanty are the others], Roberts is the "best" to have -- although any of those three would be a noteworthy addition to even the most advanced of collections.

ReggieCleveland · February 4, 2013 3:12PM

How many cards on that list have less than 10 known copies? I know the Graziano is probably in the 7-8 range as well.

Jakt · February 4, 2013 11:50PM

<< I have 26 of them autographed (10.4%). There are definitely board members here with at least 20% signed. >>

My post was more of an attempt at self deprecating humor that missed. It was not a sincere form of bragging.

angelenocarddude · February 5, 2013 12:37AM

a PSA 2.5 Paige ended last night at nearly $5K. sheesh!

ClockworkAngel · February 5, 2013 6:08AM

Is there a link to this list?

esquiresports · February 5, 2013 6:13AM

<< How many cards on that list have less than 10 known copies? I know the Graziano is probably in the 7-8 range as well. >>

Correct on Graziano. Pop 6, with 2 SGC copies, I believe.

From that list (PSA only):
1869 PECK & SNYDER CINCINNATI RED STOCKINGS - Pop 9
1909-11 T206 WHITE BORDER TY COBB (TY COBB BACK) - Pop 5 (more than 12 known to exist)
1910 T210 OLD MILL JOE JACKSON - Pop 8
1914 BALTIMORE NEWS BABE RUTH - Pop 1
1948 LEAF ROCKY GRAZIANO - Pop 6
1950-51 TOLETEROS JOSH GIBSON - Pop 8
1951 TOPPS CURRENT ALL-STAR ROBIN ROBERTS - Pop 1
1968 TOPPS TEST JOHN HAVLICEK - Pop 8

I have missed a couple more under 10. Aside from the black and white Havlicek and Josh Gibson, I believe every one of these cards would set you back $25,000 or more in any condition, with several closer to or over $100,000.

captainthreeputt · February 5, 2013 6:54AM

Now you guys know why I have not moved at all this year. These cards do not come up often, and then you have to hope it is one graded at the level in which you can afford. Lastly, you then have to hope that it does not get bid up to way over value!!!!!!

I have been the underbidder on several of these cards in the past year. I am sure in the near future, I may be able to add three or four more of these cards, but then I might be done. There are probably 7-10 cards that I will never own, due to rarity and price.

Brian

jimrad · October 2, 2013 4:10AM

Brian is now 221 of 250

Dboneesq · October 2, 2013 4:19AM

Thanks for posting Jim! How are you guys doing? I hope well. I'll have to send a PM to Brian.

Griffins · October 2, 2013 4:27AM

<< 

<< How many cards on that list have less than 10 known copies? I know the Graziano is probably in the 7-8 range as well. >>

Correct on Graziano. Pop 6, with 2 SGC copies, I believe.

From that list (PSA only):
1869 PECK & SNYDER CINCINNATI RED STOCKINGS - Pop 9
1909-11 T206 WHITE BORDER TY COBB (TY COBB BACK) - Pop 5 (more than 12 known to exist)
1910 T210 OLD MILL JOE JACKSON - Pop 8
1914 BALTIMORE NEWS BABE RUTH - Pop 1
1948 LEAF ROCKY GRAZIANO - Pop 6
1950-51 TOLETEROS JOSH GIBSON - Pop 8
1951 TOPPS CURRENT ALL-STAR ROBIN ROBERTS - Pop 1
1968 TOPPS TEST JOHN HAVLICEK - Pop 8
>>

I think those numbers are a bit higher. I know of 3 of the '51 Roberts, and I"m sure there are more. A friend has 2 of the Balt News Ruth's and there are definitely more of those, although not many. Graziano and Jax seem low too, based on the number of unique examples over the last 10 years. There was about a dozen Cobb/Cobbs in one REA auction about 15 years ago, and the Toleteros Gibson is deliberately trickled out but there are certainly more than have been seen.
Still a tough list and an easy half million in mid grade if and when they come up. Haven't seen Roberts (or Stanky or Konstanty from that set) in about a decade and it was probably that long before the previous sale.

jimrad · October 2, 2013 4:44AM

<< Thanks for posting Jim! How are you guys doing? I hope well. I'll have to send a PM to Brian. >>

Doing ok Doug, still dealing with the family issues you know about.
Having a fun lunch today with my buddy Brian.

jimrad · October 2, 2013 7:20AM

<< Brian is now 221 of 250

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vintageinvestments · October 2, 2013 7:21AM

Congrats Brian and nice looking card!

MBMiller25 · October 2, 2013 10:41AM

Nice pickup Brian, great card.

Quest for the top 250 sportscards 219/250

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