Finally! I've been looking for this card for 3 years...

paleocards · June 19, 2016 4:18AM

I've been after a centered "5" for the past three years but either I haven't had the funds when one appeared or one didn't show up when I had the $$. Finally got this one from PWCC's most recent auction. Sure didn't get a bargain, but I love its centering and the way it hits my eye. Very pleased to add this iconic card to my collection.

BaltimoreYankee · June 19, 2016 4:23AM

Congratulations! As Tom Petty says, the waiting is the hardest part. It does make it that much sweeter though. Great card!

GrandMasterB · June 19, 2016 4:55AM

Great card, the centering makes it a bargain.

DanBessette · June 19, 2016 5:35AM

That's an awesome card!

ThoseBackPages · June 19, 2016 5:42AM

::BOWS DOWN::!!!

JBrules · June 19, 2016 6:14AM

That card is worth the wait. Congrats.

ldferg · June 19, 2016 6:33AM

Where is the 'like' button on this thread? Great looking card.

Stone193 · June 19, 2016 6:54AM

Wow!

Congratulations.

I'm a fan of the day glow yellow backgrounds - you can also find them on some 52Ts.

Anyone would be proud to have it in their collection.

Don't have any cards but as a game collector - have his game - it's one of my favorite.

1980scollector · June 19, 2016 7:48AM

Great card! Congrats

cpamike · June 19, 2016 7:59AM

That is a beauty Andy. Well worth the wait.

scotgreb · June 19, 2016 8:50AM

Well done Andy -- and great eye as usual. I bid on that one too and finished up the track. Scott

jay0791 · June 19, 2016 8:59AM

Congrats

super nice card. I'm jealous !!!!

baseballfan · June 19, 2016 9:07AM

That's a beauty, congrats

craig44 · June 19, 2016 9:34AM

Very nice card.

heritage · June 19, 2016 10:35AM

Andy that cards looks fantastic the color jumps off of the card.

divecchia · June 19, 2016 11:37AM

Andy, that's a beauty of a card with great centering!!!

Congrats,

Donato

bobsbbcards · June 19, 2016 11:44AM

Very, very nice. A card anyone would be proud of. Congrats!!

TNP777 · June 19, 2016 12:05PM

Damn, Andy - that's a gorgeous card. Congrats on the pickup!

CW · June 19, 2016 1:09PM

A special card in any grade, and that's a super nice example. Congrats!

Rudedawg · June 20, 2016 12:10AM

I watched this particular auction, as the Johnson T206 is one of my all time favorite cards. I, too, was amazed at the centering and color of this card. CONGRATS!!

paleocards · June 22, 2016 12:25AM

Thanks for all of the kind words, guys, I really appreciate it. The one downside of buying this card is that it basically blew-up my National budget so for the first time in seven years I won't be going. Sorry that I won't be seeing you but if you're going to AC I hope you have a great time. And make sure you post scans of your newly-purchased cards when you get back!

Stone193 · June 22, 2016 1:34AM

Originally posted by: paleocards

Thanks for all of the kind words, guys, I really appreciate it. The one downside of buying this card is that it basically blew-up my National budget so for the first time in seven years I won't be going. Sorry that I won't be seeing you but if you're going to AC I hope you have a great time. And make sure you post scans of your newly-purchased cards when you get back!

I decided not to make the AC trip Andy.

I will definitely be making the next one at Chicago - see you there!

And again, congratulations on a beauty of a card buddy.