Let's see some of your favorite sports card pickups from 2013!!!

Big80s

I don't feel like we get to see enough cards here, considering this IS a sports card forum. I think we get wrapped up in hobby discussions and random ebay drama too often. Let's see some pickups!

I'll start with a couple of random items. I've become increasingly more interested in old baseball postcards. I know postcards aren't nearly as popular as trading cards - but I think the fact that both PSA and SGC are now grading these - will make them more appealing to collectors.

Here are two versions of a similar 1905 Philadelphia Athletics postcard (with and without spectators). This card features a legendary lineup including one of my favorites, Eddie Plank.

Exodus

Picked these up recently.

pdub1819

is that Charlie Sheen in the middle row, third from the right?

EAsports

<< <i>I don't feel like we get to see enough cards here, considering this IS a sports card forum. I think we get wrapped up in hobby discussions and random ebay drama too often. Let's see some pickups! >>



I agree.

I'd really like to see the "Mail Call" thread resurrected and people posting their pickups there. That's such a wonderful thread.

Or maybe we can make a "2013 Mail Call thread."

I think often people post individual mail call threads so they can receive a pat on the back... But it would be nice to have one card pr0n thread where we can just look at pictures... Who wants to read?

CollectorAtWork

My favorite pickup so far this year.

Big80s

<< <i>is that Charlie Sheen in the middle row, third from the right? >>



The cards just doubled in value. Grinning!!

NickM

1988 Merchante James Worthy.

Nick

epislash

Nothing special, but here ya go

Big80s

Great cards, guys! And please note - this isn't a competition. Just post what you like. I'm just trying to get more scans flying around here. These sort of threads inspire collectors to collect.

Side note - for you pack collectors, posting great unopened pickups is not a violation.

epislash

How about mma? That a sport?





...and all the cards I've picked up, besides my 86 fleer Jordan, have been in 2013. Hadn't boughten a card since the early 90s. You guys got me right back into it!

mountainsofcards

I'll post some stuff up tomorrow. Great stuff so far, everyone.

BenG76

Here are a couple from the past few days.

First is an addition to the 99 Finest Mystery Refractor set I am sort of working on.



Next is a couple Cubs pickups from a fellow forum member.

ToneD

My only pick-up for 2013 so far. I had a bunch of December pick-ups so I need to slow down a bit. I was never into caramel cards, mainly T206, T205, CJ's and Goudeys, but I'm starting to appreciate them more.

Orioles

Great Wagner card, ToneD.

Here are a few of my favorites from this year.

81 Fleer Dawson - really liked this set when I was a kid. Wanted to pick one up for my HOF set
71 Topps Sutton - picked up from member Justin for my 71 Set
68 Topps Ryan - picked up from member Shane for my HOF set. Always wanted this card
49 Leaf Pesky - been working on this set for a few years. Slowly adding the short prints.

prthd

Nothing spectacular, an addition to my '50 set

MBMiller25

I really dialed WAY back on my collecting last year. I sold just about everything I had ( I kept 8 cards). I really want to just collect again, which brings me back to the set that I just cant seem to get away from. I have built the 86 Fleer Set in PSA holders 4 times already, and have two more going now. I have been buying PSA 9 wax packs up when I can get good deals, after talking to Steve Hart about how hard boxes are getting for him to acquire. With wax seemingly drying up from the 70's, I think its just a matter of time, before 86 Fleer Basketball gets even more difficult to acquire, just from the sheer demand that this set has with collectors.

CNote

I have no intention of buying sports cards this year, unless I find something of value on ebay that has been listed wrong and I can turn a profit.

Beck6

I love this set for some reason. Really tough to get the with grades as most are just labeled authentic.

CW

hhmag70

<< <i>I love this set for some reason. Really tough to get the with grades as most are just labeled authentic.

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Very nice find.

mygotta

So far I picked this up. I probably paid too much for it, but I wanted it.

MrVintage

That Gehrig is a killer!!!!!!

flywatersmallie

I picked up a couple sets working toward a run from the year I was born, namely Topps Traded sets from 81, 83 and 84. Also another Strawberry 83 Topps Traded in a PSA 9 and this.... Got it on the cheap and well, I just wanted it. The only single I own newer than 1990. It never ceases to amaze me with some of the stuff you guys post! One day perhaps....

CocoaBeachDodgers

My last two pickups:

gc1213

It's been a slow year so far. Only picked up two singles but they were two I've had my eye on for a while now. Favorite is by far this guy:



Wanted a graded copy until I found out they are oversized slabs.

Love that Worthy. Eventually want to add the MJ from that set to the collection.

Foo3112

Ron Santo sure looks a lot like Buster Posey in that photo.

Stone193

63F is the only set I'm truly active with - and have picked up 2 cards this year.





So - I guess - they're - hands down - my favorites.

Stone193

Some really serious nice stuff guys!

I hate to single anyone out and miss someone - so I'll just say Congratulations to all!

Big80s

Agreed! Amazing cards, guys! Thank you all for sharing.

orioles93

some of my favorite pickups this year!

elsnorto

<< <i>My favorite pickup so far this year.


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Neat. I don't think I've ever seen one of these posted before. What's the story with them? I am guessing the bottom tab was folded and used to make the image stand up? How were they distributed? I'm not a baseball guy, but oddball stuff always catches my interest for some reason.

Snorto~

CollectorAtWork

This is probably one of the best articles about the R304 Al Demaree set, which talks about one of the biggest finds of these cards: Link

elsnorto

<< <i>This is probably one of the best articles about the R304 Al Demaree set, which talks about one of the biggest finds of these cards: Link >>



Thanks for that... very glad I checked out the article if for no other reason than the authors discussions with Marshall Leaf (I loves me some 1948 Leaf football!).

Snorto~

Jakt

jay0791

I was a big ron santo fan. I should say forever...

nice rc and you r right. He does look like a posey stance. Hopefully Posey can have as good of a carear.

digicat

The last two additions I needed to complete my total run of SF Giants rookie cards (1958-present).

I was putting the Snider off due to price, but the Blanco was simply an ultra-tough card to find.

ClockworkAngel

cpettimd

All good stuff guys. Nice to see positive discussions and images of cards and collectibles.

KurtisJoseph

Picked up 2 of these 3 Brett's recently. I added the third for visual appeal.

Sorry about the photo quality.

itzagoner

i like this pairing for the siggy collection.

Foo3112

Nolan Ryan just might have the best signature ever followed second by Cal Ripken Jr. when he gives you a nice one. Great cards everyone.

EAsports

I'm going to start adding things until this thread is at the top every day!

I've slowly been adding things to my hockey collection. Hall of Famer Brett Hull was my most recent addition:

detroitlion20

trying to figure out how to post pictures

detroitlion20

i finally figured it out, now it looks like i really need a good scanner
anyway i just got this bo jackson a few weeks ago

Brick

The toughest low pop I've picked up for my 1960 set this year.

Foo3112

Brick, amazing centering on that Vida. Is the back as pretty?

Brick

Yes it is. Thanks. Card looks much better in hand than the scan. ?? Got it from BBCE.

Big80s

Amazing cards, guys! Every page has something that makes me want to expand my focus. I upgraded my m116 Plank recently, and I am really happy with this one...

Big80s

BTW - having grown up near the Kansas City area - I've always loved Bo Jackson. That Memphis Chicks card is fantastic!

EAsports

<< <i>BTW - having grown up near the Kansas City area - I've always loved Bo Jackson. That Memphis Chicks card is fantastic! >>



I agree.

Here's another card that came in recently, Heisman Trophy winner Charles White:

CW

Quite the upgrade there, Jeff. Great contrast for an M116!