Picked up these two. One for my low grade MANTLE SET and one for my low grade T206 sub set of New York players. VERY happy with them both.
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Doug
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That Piedmont McGraw is great. Thanks for posting!
Joe
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Thanks guys. Jason, PINHOLES and small paper loss on the reverse are your friends!!!! I have a question for you guys. If you look at the reverse, it seems that a lot of the paper from the pinhole is still present. I was thinking of cracking the card and see if I could very gently push that paper back into the hole. I know it would still grade a "1" when I sent it back in for grading, but thought it might present better. Any thoughts? Should I just leave it alone?
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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.
Originally posted by: Dboneesq Thanks guys. Jason, PINHOLES and small paper loss on the reverse are your friends!!!! I have a question for you guys. If you look at the reverse, it seems that a lot of the paper from the pinhole is still present. I was thinking of cracking the card and see if I could very gently push that paper back into the hole. I know it would still grade a "1" when I sent it back in for grading, but thought it might present better. Any thoughts? Should I just leave it alone?
Great looking 1! If it was in the white border I would say go for it but having it in the blue portion of the sky I would leave it.
Originally posted by: Dboneesq Thanks guys. Jason, PINHOLES and small paper loss on the reverse are your friends!!!! I have a question for you guys. If you look at the reverse, it seems that a lot of the paper from the pinhole is still present. I was thinking of cracking the card and see if I could very gently push that paper back into the hole. I know it would still grade a "1" when I sent it back in for grading, but thought it might present better. Any thoughts? Should I just leave it alone?
Great looking 1! If it was in the white border I would say go for it but having it in the blue portion of the sky I would leave it.
Craig - GREAT thought on that pin hole. Thanks for sharing, because I am now going to keep it just as it is.
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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.
Wow! It's been one heck of a month around here for pick-ups. A spectacular Jackie rookie as well as an impeccable Paige rookie. So many other great cards here too. Everybody should be proud of their additions. Well done all! Enjoy them!!!
Here are my pick ups for the month. I've been really wanting a bat off Cobby to round out the T206 quartet. The white cap Matty has eluded me for a while as well. Happy to land both of them this month. The Campy was an impulse buy at a local show. Just loved the card and couldn't pass it up..
WOW ... LOVE those low graded cards that present much better than their assigned grade. AWESOME additions to your collection.
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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.
You guys are absolutely correct. No need to spend more on higher grades when you can fit the bill with lower grade examples. Some minor back damage can be a huge blessing in disguise. It saved me a TON on both.
Doug - I too love lower graded cards with nice eye appeal. Your McGraw snd Mantle are awesome. Perfect examples you have there.
#60 in my T206 NY Player subset came in yesterday. Admiral Schlei Portrait. Although it has the tobacco stain at the top, the picture itself is very clear and the card is crease free. I have some "1s" that look just as nice, but for the price ($25.00) I had to buy it.
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Doug
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I've been seeking a nice '72T Staubach RC for some time, at a reasonable price (chuckle, smirk) compared to the ever ascending values of high grade PSA examples, so I felt fairly confident this one will look good in a set at a significantly reduced cost.
Real nice looking Staubach. I looked at the other scans on eBay and they look just as nice. Unless you see something when you have it in hand, cracking out and sending to PSA might be a good idea. If it comes back a 6 you break even. If it ever lands in a 7 holder ... nice return!
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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.
From what I've "heard", SCD is, or was pretty strict with grading. The sub grades on this one are 6 for Centering, 7 for Corners/Edges & 8 for Surface. The surface definitely drew me in. It looks very clean, so I could see this potentially reaching a PSA 7 holder. The reverse side shows some more evident corner wear, so we'll see.
Thanks for the comments guys. I'll be pleased no matter what, as the card does present very well.
From what I've "heard", SCD is, or was pretty strict with grading. The sub grades on this one are 6 for Centering, 7 for Corners/Edges & 8 for Surface. The surface definitely drew me in. It looks very clean, so I could see this potentially reaching a PSA 7 holder. The reverse side shows some more evident corner wear, so we'll see.
Thanks for the comments guys. I'll be pleased no matter what, as the card does present very well.
It's a good looking card Jeff - hope it crosses for a 7!
Hello everyone. Been lurking for a bit and finally decided to jump in the fray. Grabbed this out of the last Memory Lane auction. Can't wait for it to get here. Being new to the hobby I've never bought from them before. How quickly do they usually ship after receiving payment?
I am indeed a hockey guy and thanks for the warm welcomes. I think I'll work on the introduction post tomorrow am and share a little insight into who I am and the direction I'm heading with my collecting.
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.
Thought this was cool; had it a while but just scanned the photo. This is Ted Williams at Spring Training 1982 in Winter Haven, FL, signing the actual card pictured below.
The man with Ted is Bill Slack, minor league pitching coach for the Red Sox, also a member of the Canadian HOF.
Plus homegirl in the white shorts looks pretty good from here.
Matty - Nice Ted. Did you get the card autographed way back when?
Dave - Sweet looking Gibson.
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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.
Originally posted by: Dboneesq Matty - Nice Ted. Did you get the card autographed way back when?
Dave - Sweet looking Gibson.
Wish I was there when it happened. I acquired it from a gentleman who was buddies with the pitching coach, and for whom the coach got Ted to sign it. I love knowing the history of pieces like that, which is all too rare in this day and age, in which cards change hands at the speed of the internet. I was similarly lucky with my 52T, in that I was able to dialogue with the family whose patriarch pulled it from a pack back in 1952. It's an intangible aspect but just creates a warmer aura or good vibe, so to speak, around the piece, knowing its life story.
It's 17X15" - not in the description but I looked up the piece on a web and it says it's easel backed and has a hanging chain. So, I'm guess it was a promotional ad piece to hand out to bars.
Hope it looks good when I get it? Pretty happy about it.
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I must be out of the loop. Did 4 sharp corners grade cards for PSA?
No, they were just such a big volume submitter that PSA allotted a special sequence of Cert numbers to them. They have discontinued that practice now.
Doug
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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.
Thanks guys. Jason, PINHOLES and small paper loss on the reverse are your friends!!!! I have a question for you guys. If you look at the reverse, it seems that a lot of the paper from the pinhole is still present. I was thinking of cracking the card and see if I could very gently push that paper back into the hole. I know it would still grade a "1" when I sent it back in for grading, but thought it might present better. Any thoughts? Should I just leave it alone?
Great looking 1!
If it was in the white border I would say go for it but having it in the blue portion of the sky I would leave it.
James
Very nice buddy.
I picked up a jersey - Neil Allen - Indians - Set 1 1989
Thanks guys. Jason, PINHOLES and small paper loss on the reverse are your friends!!!! I have a question for you guys. If you look at the reverse, it seems that a lot of the paper from the pinhole is still present. I was thinking of cracking the card and see if I could very gently push that paper back into the hole. I know it would still grade a "1" when I sent it back in for grading, but thought it might present better. Any thoughts? Should I just leave it alone?
Great looking 1!
If it was in the white border I would say go for it but having it in the blue portion of the sky I would leave it.
Craig - GREAT thought on that pin hole. Thanks for sharing, because I am now going to keep it just as it is.
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.
Here are my pick ups for the month. I've been really wanting a bat off Cobby to round out the T206 quartet. The white cap Matty has eluded me for a while as well. Happy to land both of them this month. The Campy was an impulse buy at a local show. Just loved the card and couldn't pass it up..
Who needs better?
Really nice pickups!
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.
You guys are absolutely correct. No need to spend more on higher grades when you can fit the bill with lower grade examples. Some minor back damage can be a huge blessing in disguise. It saved me a TON on both.
Doug - I too love lower graded cards with nice eye appeal. Your McGraw snd Mantle are awesome. Perfect examples you have there.
Appears to be 55/45 - if one ever comes 50/50? I've got a present for someone?
Saw a PSA 9 that looked darn near perfect but it went for way too much dough.
it's replacing this one which I picked up many, many years ago.
Geez, how is that not a 9?
I'll tell ya when I get it Dave.
I thought the corners looked pretty strong?
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.
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.
I'll need to get a better look when it arrives. Probably crack and keep it raw or sub it for a higher grade if it has a shot.
I'm guessing there's people out there who don't even remember that SCD jumped into the TPG game a while back Jeff?
They send me a graded card to review - thought it was a very colorful flip.
Thanks for the comments guys. I'll be pleased no matter what, as the card does present very well.
From what I've "heard", SCD is, or was pretty strict with grading. The sub grades on this one are 6 for Centering, 7 for Corners/Edges & 8 for Surface. The surface definitely drew me in. It looks very clean, so I could see this potentially reaching a PSA 7 holder. The reverse side shows some more evident corner wear, so we'll see.
Thanks for the comments guys. I'll be pleased no matter what, as the card does present very well.
It's a good looking card Jeff - hope it crosses for a 7!
I really want, and the Man is one of them.
Thanks,
Kevin
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Kevin
I've never bought from Memory Lane before so I can't answer your question.
Darin
Welcome to the boards.
I'm assuming you're a hockey guy?
Thats' a really nice pickup! I'm actually a fan of the OPC rough cut.
Don't be a stranger - ya might want to consider starting a thread and introducing yourself and what you collect.
How "new to the hobby?"
If I/we can be of any assistance? Please don't hesitate to ask.
I don't know much. But I know that I don't. What?
I am indeed a hockey guy and thanks for the warm welcomes. I think I'll work on the introduction post tomorrow am and share a little insight into who I am and the direction I'm heading with my collecting.
Thanks,
Kevin
Kevin
Great additions everyone!!
Here is a Brooks I received earlier this month.
Doug
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THAT, my friend, is one sharp looking Brooks.
+1
The man with Ted is Bill Slack, minor league pitching coach for the Red Sox, also a member of the Canadian HOF.
Plus homegirl in the white shorts looks pretty good from here.
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Dave - Sweet looking Gibson.
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.
Matty - Nice Ted. Did you get the card autographed way back when?
Dave - Sweet looking Gibson.
+1
There's perfection in that Gibson!
Matty - Nice Ted. Did you get the card autographed way back when?
Dave - Sweet looking Gibson.
Wish I was there when it happened. I acquired it from a gentleman who was buddies with the pitching coach, and for whom the coach got Ted to sign it. I love knowing the history of pieces like that, which is all too rare in this day and age, in which cards change hands at the speed of the internet. I was similarly lucky with my 52T, in that I was able to dialogue with the family whose patriarch pulled it from a pack back in 1952. It's an intangible aspect but just creates a warmer aura or good vibe, so to speak, around the piece, knowing its life story.
Instagram: mattyc_collection
1953 NY Yankees Ballantine Beer Ad
It's 17X15" - not in the description but I looked up the piece on a web and it says it's easel backed and has a hanging chain. So, I'm guess it was a promotional ad piece to hand out to bars.
Hope it looks good when I get it? Pretty happy about it.