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My Latest Acquisition (55 RC RC)

I've wanted a Clemente RC for years but never thought I'd own one. When I returned to collecting I knew I could afford one in low-mid grade, but it wasn't a priority.
First priority was knocking down some unopened, next was getting some of my favorite RCs, but that was with some rules I placed around myself in my What's a Grand Getcha Game, and Clemente wasn't gonna fit the rules I set. Well, when I bought my Namath I broke the rules, thus setting a precedent to break again. However, I've already earmarked the cards I want to complete that game/budget.
So last week there's a post re: PWCC and several Clemente auctions, which gets me looking. I found what I thought was a real nice PSA 4 and noticed the seller was from my hometown. Reached out, and sure enough he lives less than a mile from my folks house. We bargained, agreed, and met today. Chatted cards and hobby for a little over an hour and discovered we knew some people in common. I walked away with a new friend, a solid seller to work with in the future and this...
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I'm pretty fired up and looking forward to continued dealings with him.
52-90 All Sports, Mostly Topps, Mostly HOF, and some assorted wax.

Comments

  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Nice, enjoy it!


    Good for you.
  • 76collector76collector Posts: 986 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Iconic card, one of my favorites of all time. Congrats !
    I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid.
    Collecting:
    post world war II HOF rookie
    76 topps gem mint 10 commons 9 stars
    Arenado purple refractors(Rockies) Red (Cardinals)
    successful deals with Keevan, Grote15, 1954, mbogoman
  • bobbyw8469bobbyw8469 Posts: 7,139 ✭✭✭
    Nice 4!! PM sent!
  • slum22slum22 Posts: 2,594 ✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations. Beautiful and iconic card. Love your $1k threads. Hope to see more.
    Steve
  • jmaciujmaciu Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭
    I am a 70's guy, but that is a 50's card I would live to own!! Congrats on a nice one.
  • maddux69maddux69 Posts: 2,150 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats, great card! It is great that you were able to form a new friendship as well as pick up an iconic card.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Jim ... AWESOME addition to your collection. ENJOY the card!
    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.
  • tsalems1tsalems1 Posts: 3,455 ✭✭✭✭
    Very nice card!
    opcbaseball.com
  • lamontcarterlamontcarter Posts: 748 ✭✭✭
    Really nice example of one of the iconic cards in the hobby. Congrats.
  • DanBessetteDanBessette Posts: 6,421 ✭✭✭
    I'm really happy for you Jim. You're a hell of a guy and I think every collector should experience the high of owning that one card they've always coveted but thought was unattainable. Congrats!
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