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Post your favorite (hobby) pickups of 2012

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I like happy threads, and I love to see what you board members have gotten your hands on. Let's see some cards!
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  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My 1982 Wrestling All Stars Andre The Giant PSA 9.

    I picked up a number of cards this year that I am happy with but this is hands down the best one.
  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    It's been a slow 2012 for me...not much to choose from, but probably this '98 Leaf z2 die-cut numbered to /20.

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  • swartz1swartz1 Posts: 4,911 ✭✭✭
    just picked this up for less than .99cents dlvd.

    time to get out the x-acto kinfe...

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  • pmcollectourpmcollectour Posts: 1,211 ✭
    Nice Russell ! And let's stay in Boston for this one too.


    This

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  • miconelegacymiconelegacy Posts: 3,052 ✭
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  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That Gretzky is sick Mike!!! I was thinking that Clemente PSA 8 was going to make an appearance at the party! image


  • miconelegacymiconelegacy Posts: 3,052 ✭


    << <i>That Gretzky is sick Mike!!! I was thinking that Clemente PSA 8 was going to make an appearance at the party! image >>



    Thanks it's one or the other, both my favs!!

    This is a cool thread hope everyone joins in!!
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  • Beck6Beck6 Posts: 1,038 ✭✭✭
    Sorry PSA, but these are my favorite cards and my first HOFer from the set.



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  • vettfanaticvettfanatic Posts: 643 ✭✭✭
    I picked up this nice Cecil Cooper rookie and Gorman Thomas rookie for my All Time Brewers set.

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  • SidePocketSidePocket Posts: 2,901 ✭✭✭
    This one finished building my 56 Topps set:

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    "Molon Labe"

  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    it's been a great year so far in my ongoing pursuit of all things Henry Louis........


    ........this raw p/u has me smitten.


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  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    That Aaron needs to get graded asap! Shes a beauty.

    Here's another Aaron that I purchased earlier in the year and I just got graded. Came back strong. Love this one.

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  • MrKnowthanxMrKnowthanx Posts: 322 ✭✭


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    Awesome Card!!!! Micon, if u don't mind me asking.... What am I looking at cost wise if I want to pick up a OPC Gretzky RC like that? Any tips on buying one/searching for one? That and a Jordan RC are the two cards I plan on trying to purchase this year and I want to make sure I knwo how to approach it. I don't want to jump out and get eaten by the sharks.
  • benderbroethbenderbroeth Posts: 1,699 ✭✭


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    better looking than mine, but i have one too!! by far the best card of my collection!!!
    my t-205's


    looking for low grade t205's psa 1-2
  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
    Awwwwww!!! I don't even know where to begin with you guys. This is exactly why I'm compelled to start threads like this, you never disappoint. Absolutely amazing cards!! I hope more people post, as well - it's not about how much the card is worth, it's about what it means to you and your collection.

    I posted about this card during the REA auction. It's currently the cornerstone of my collection. I've always wanted a Honus Wagner and I finally have one. Joe Orlando (and Carol) - I apologize for the holder, but I have full intentions of crossing it over to the home team eventually...

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  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
    As a sidebar, I would also like to post the card that I've picked up (in 2012) that has the most sentimental value to me...

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    Most importantly (to me), it was signed "Doc" Gooden. Super cool!
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  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My mom drove us all over Orlando in 1985 looking for packs of 1985 Topps and pulling a Dwight Gooden was like hitting the lottery. Bill and I's primary Christmas present that year was the JC Penney factory set and I was so excited to pull out the Dwight Gooden.


    There are very few baseball cards I want at this stage but I am looking for a 1984 Topps Tiffany PSA 10 of Dwight Gooden. He was simply awesome and I think just like Mike Tyson his collectibles will make a comeback as many look back and realize he was that good without any help. If anything he was working against him self and still dominated.


    Love that card!

  • miconelegacymiconelegacy Posts: 3,052 ✭
    Awesome Card!!!! Micon, if u don't mind me asking.... What am I looking at cost wise if I want to pick up a OPC Gretzky RC like that? Any tips on buying one/searching for one? That and a Jordan RC are the two cards I plan on trying to purchase this year and I want to make sure I knwo how to approach it. I don't want to jump out and get eaten by the sharks. >>



    Thank you first off. I will admit I'm not a big hockey fan, that being said I grew up loving Gretzky and Jordan as well. I knew if I ever wanted to own a card in my PC it would be Gretzky OPC RC.

    I haven't looked at VCP recently on this card, but I believe it was around $5,200-$5,400 last I looked. There really was no plan to buy it when I did. I was just looking and saw an auction on EBay that was ending Saturday afternoon many months ago. I tracked it and decided to put a bid in. I wasn't out bid and paid about a bit under low 4's. I feel it was a good price, and am glad to have it to pass down to my kids. The rough cut is what OPC is all about.

    Find one that is nicely centered with sharp corners. Eye appeal is important.

    Finally that Aaron may be the nicest I've personally ever seen, incredible!! It looks like almost a reprint with the bold colors. Awesome card, and cards everyone is posting. I hope this keeps going! Great thread you started Jeff.
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  • CWCW Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭
    This was my "white whale" for a few years. It is by far the most satisfying pickup of '12, and my favorite by a close margin. The best part -- rather than overextending myself on a fairly expensive version of this card in a PSA 7 holder, I was able to get this card with the eye appeal of a NM card for thousands less.



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  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    CW, that 1954 Dan-Dee Mickey Mantle looks way better than a 5. I remember when you got that one and it definitely worked out really well for you.

    I've posted my favorite Seaver card below and it is even still well protected. image

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  • prthdprthd Posts: 1,323


    << <i>It's been a slow 2012 for me...not much to choose from, but probably this '98 Leaf z2 die-cut numbered to /20.

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    This card deserves some love. Awesome pick up
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  • fredo23fredo23 Posts: 46
    Here's mine...

    Mr October
  • CollectorAtWorkCollectorAtWork Posts: 859 ✭✭✭
    A beater, but a 1922 W575-1 partial uncut sheet w/ Ruth, Cobb, and Wojo (from Lew Lipset).

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  • TmbrWolf22TmbrWolf22 Posts: 583 ✭✭✭
    too much Hockey and Baseball in this thread....LOL Cmon guys.....Lets see some football. Here's my latest....purchased from a board member I belive.
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  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
    That W575 sheet is incredible!

    Great Lambert, there! We do need some football & basketball additions.
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  • jasoneggertjasoneggert Posts: 486 ✭✭
    Great thread!

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    -Jason
  • CWCW Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭
    ^^^ cool pose!

    Great cards, all!

  • miconelegacymiconelegacy Posts: 3,052 ✭
    Love that Jackie Jason!!
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  • scmavlscmavl Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭
    It's gotta be this one.

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    2.5 is pretty much my speed.
  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
    That's a classic card, right there!
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  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭


    << <i>This card deserves some love. Awesome pick up >>



    Thank you sir, I was pleased to get it for a couple hundred less than it has sold in the past. Knocks a big card off from my childhood.
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  • cwazzycwazzy Posts: 3,257 ✭
    Great looking card, Ross! Gotta love wooden cards! image

    Jason: WOW! Stunning Robinson! Never seen a Berk Ross that centered before!
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  • jasoneggertjasoneggert Posts: 486 ✭✭


    << <i>Great looking card, Ross! Gotta love wooden cards! image

    Jason: WOW! Stunning Robinson! Never seen a Berk Ross that centered before! >>



    I had been looking for a well-centered Berk Ross for years and years. I could not let this one pass me by. I love it!

    Other than this, most of my good pickups for 2012 have not been cards. I picked up a rare doll and pin I had wanted forever!

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    -Jason
  • BaltimoreYankeeBaltimoreYankee Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here's my best pickup of the year so far. 1967 OPC wax pack:

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    Daniel
  • BaltimoreYankeeBaltimoreYankee Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭✭✭
    By the way, Jason - that Jackie Robinson doll is awesome. It was featured on the TV Ball Boys pretty recently (the show about the card shop in Baltimore).
    Daniel
  • EAsportsEAsports Posts: 1,566 ✭✭✭
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  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    Some Fabulous cardboard has been acquired this year. Thanks for sharing these cards.
  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    Here's my best of 2012 to this point. Recently I have made a pretty severe cutback to my card-buying budget, so chances I won't be topping this one in the second half of the year:
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  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    so, this finally showed up today after a prolonged wait (which i expected), and looks pretty darn clean (better than i expected).

    oh well, tie for first. image

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  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    nice Clemente, Sobchak! image
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    wow, some really nice stuff so far fellas!
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
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  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096


    << <i>nice Clemente, Sobchak! image >>


    Thanks. Nice Drysdale!
    'Sir, I realize it's been difficult for you to sleep at night without your EX/MT 1977 Topps Tom Seaver, but I swear to you that you'll get it safe and sound.'
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  • miconelegacymiconelegacy Posts: 3,052 ✭
    That Drysdale is gorgeous!!

    Great eye appeal. I looked at it to long though, and his face started to look a bit, well, great card!
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  • jasoneggertjasoneggert Posts: 486 ✭✭


    << <i>By the way, Jason - that Jackie Robinson doll is awesome. It was featured on the TV Ball Boys pretty recently (the show about the card shop in Baltimore). >>



    I missed that. Anybody know if you can see past episodes online some where?

    -Jason
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    sadly, nothing "springs to mind" for me as to what to post here.

    2012 has been a slow card year for me, as ive been focused more on my Key Silver Age Comic CGC collection.
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • miconelegacymiconelegacy Posts: 3,052 ✭
    Eric you could post one of those beasts!
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  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭


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    << <i>By the way, Jason - that Jackie Robinson doll is awesome. It was featured on the TV Ball Boys pretty recently (the show about the card shop in Baltimore). >>



    I missed that. Anybody know if you can see past episodes online some where?

    -Jason >>



    Jason,
    Have you tried Hulu.com? They may have old episodes. Either that or try the actual TV network's site. Many cable networks now offer downloads of old episodes directly on their site.
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  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭


    << <i>Eric you could post one of those beasts! >>



    wouldnt want to upset the board trol....awww hell, why not!

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    and to feed the "THIS IS A CARD BOARD" folks ... added this recently image

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  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Eric you could post one of those beasts! >>



    Eric, post whatever you want. This is more show-and-tell, than anything.
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