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Insanity? Or Just a New Obsession? Signed RC's to Match Cello.

otwcardsotwcards Posts: 5,291 ✭✭✭
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I've been slowly procuring some vintage cellos, including those with Hall of Fame rookies on top or top/bottom. As a companion to the collection, I've decided that for each HOF RC showing cello, I will make certain that I've got the associated HOF RC signed. I think this will be an interesting compliment to the cellos...

Here is installment #1 completed a 1959 12 card Cello with HOF RC's of Parker (front) and Taylor (back) and their signed RC's (the cello is currently at PSA for grading and encapsulation):

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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great idea! As a 1975 collector, I try something similar by collecting both mini and full-sized cellos with same player cards on top. Good luck!


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • ChiefsFan1stChiefsFan1st Posts: 845 ✭✭✭
    Sounds like a cool idea. What will you do about the ones already deceased?
    I dont wanna grow up, Im a Toys-R-Us kid!
  • otwcardsotwcards Posts: 5,291 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Sounds like a cool idea. What will you do about the ones already deceased? >>



    I've been collecting HOF RC auto's for awhile, so I've already got a decent amount of them. I think it will be harder to find legitimate cellos than it will the signed cards...
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    an, that is an AWESOME Focus!
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • BPorter26BPorter26 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Scott that's a great idea and like Eric said awesome focus.
    "EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY IT SAYS IT RIGHT THERE ON THE WALL" - JACKIE MOON
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Great idea Scott ... good luck with your INSANE OBSESSION! 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.
  • mcolney1mcolney1 Posts: 985 ✭✭✭
    Why would the REAL Jim Taylor sign a card that doesn't have him depicted on it? You'd think he'd only sign his '61 or later cards.

    BTW - great collecting idea. Just my personal bias that I don't own the '59 or '60 Taylor because it isn't the HOFer on the card.
    Collecting Topps, Philadelphia and Kellogg's from 1964-1989
  • otwcardsotwcards Posts: 5,291 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Why would the REAL Jim Taylor sign a card that doesn't have him depicted on it? You'd think he'd only sign his '61 or later cards.

    BTW - great collecting idea. Just my personal bias that I don't own the '59 or '60 Taylor because it isn't the HOFer on the card. >>



    He usually notes "Error" on with the signature when he signs those two cards or signs them normally on the reverse. I see about 4 "Error" notations to every one without. However, I think he'll sign without the notation when requested and his "fee" is paid.
  • llafoellafoe Posts: 7,220 ✭✭
    I'm attempting to collect photos of models and the real models. Your collection is probably larger than mine! image
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  • otwcardsotwcards Posts: 5,291 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I'm attempting to collect photos of models and the real models. >>



    If you maintain your focus on the "before" models, you'll probably have far greater success...
  • NickMNickM Posts: 4,895 ✭✭✭
    You say insanity like it's a bad thing.

    Seriously, it's an awesome idea for display.

    Nick
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    Reap the whirlwind.

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  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    Very cool Scott!

    aconte
  • tkd7tkd7 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭
    very nice Scott
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