Showing off my OPC Clemente's

Frozencaribou

Hi guys,

I've been slowly working on getting a complete run of OPC Clemente's in high grade. I haven't been overly aggressive about buying these, but it has taken about five years to get here and I try to pay attention. I upgrade when and where I can, but I thought I'd share my collection to date. If anyone has any that would upgrade my collection that they are thinking of parting with, PM me please. What I wouldn't do for a 1971 OPC 8...

Thanks,

Nathanael

tsalems1

Great looking cards!

BaltimoreYankee

Very nice collection there! Always good to see some high grade OPCs.

A761506

Awesome cards, thanks for sharing!

PSASAP

That's quite a collection of Canadian Clementes! As far as the 1971 OPC goes, no 8's graded so far.

Frozencaribou

Thanks for the kind words. I know there has to be a nm-mt 1971 OPC Clemente out there somewhere. About five years ago there was a GAI 9 Clemente that was on eBay for years at around $2k. I was tempted many times to try to buy it and cross it, but the seller had blurry scans, there was a printing defect down the right side, and the edges didn't appear to be rough enough. Tom, go find the horde!!! Of course you will need to find 5 or 6 perhaps in order for me to get a shot at one. Haha.

I purchased the 1972 PSA 9 and the 1973 PSA 8 from board members. This place always has treasures.

-Nathanael

lawnmowerman

<< <i>Great looking cards! >>

Stone193

Unbeatable collection Nathaniel.

I especially like the 65OPC - the color is just brilliant.

Thanx for sharing.

Dboneesq

AWESOME cards Nathanael ... can't be too many people around with a run like that. Enjoy them.

Francart

Love the Clementes!!

jmaciu

Thanks for sharing your epic Clemente OPC collection.

54topps

Sweet cards Natan! Thanks for bragging....ER I mean sharing JK of course. I especially love the 65'

miwlvrn

Great looking cards, thanks for sharing. Didn't realize you were into much baseball in addition to hockey. Are you working on getting the multi-player OPC Clemente cards like the team cards and league leaders too?

JoeBanzai

Looks like some of those better centered ones could bump a half grade!

Very nice group of cards!!!

RookieHOFers

Natan, very impressive! Thanks for sharing those.

Matt

Hallco

Nathanael they are spectacular! A few years ago I was trying to acquire as many of the Clemente OPCs that I could find. At one time I had the 65,69,70,71 and 73 in varying grades from VG to EX-MT. I changed focus for a while and the only one I have now is the 71(I will be keeping that long term unless I find an upgrade!) Thanks for showing us these incredible cards!

Baez578

Great cards! Thanks for sharing

Ltl509

Nice stuff.

esquiresports

Gorgeous cards. I hope the 1971 comes around soon for you.

slum22

Wow. Awesome group of high grade OPC Clementes. Congrats!

BLUEJAYWAY

I noticed on the front of the 68 that the "A" in Pirates is solid white. Usually there is a small space in the center so the "A" is more defined. Is this a common trait with the OPC brand? If you compare side by side yours with the many on EBAY you will see the difference. All in all though some great examples. It's unfortunate the card company Americanized his first name on many issues with "Bob" instead of his given name.

jay0791

Just awesome.

All are well centered also

I do not know but I bet OPC gets a premium over regular topps.

Frozencaribou

<< <i>Great looking cards, thanks for sharing. Didn't realize you were into much baseball in addition to hockey. Are you working on getting the multi-player OPC Clemente cards like the team cards and league leaders too? >>



I grew up collecting more baseball cards than hockey cards because my uncle was a huge baseball fan and I couldn't get any cards at all where I lived (even hockey) in northern Canada. He'd send me cards for Christmas and I'd go on holiday and scour every convenience store with him for Topps, Donruss, and Fleer packs. My grandfather was a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates and always spoke highly of Clemente, so I have focused on him.



<< <i> I noticed on the front of the 68 that the "A" in Pirates is solid white. Usually there is a small space in the center so the "A" is more defined. Is this a common trait with the OPC brand? If you compare side by side yours with the many on EBAY you will see the difference. All in all though some great examples. It's unfortunate the card company Americanized his first name on many issues with "Bob" instead of his given name. >>


Bluejayway- Stupid dust removal feature on my Epson scanner. I checked this morning on my card and the A in Pirates isn't any different than any others.

And since I'm bragging/sharing, here's a link to my Clemente basic set on the registry. I got in on the PSA 8 rookie before it went crazy, which is relieving. I'm surprised I'm at #10. I am surprised there aren't more people collecting this set in 9's considering it isn't impossible for most of the cards.

Frozencaribou's #21 basic set

Thanks,

Nathanael

BPorter26

Wow!! Nice Clemente OPC collection. Thanks for sharing!

QUITCRAB

That's one of the best looking 69 deckle edge I have ever seen nice!!!! Scott