these cards have exploded lately and sgc slabs are carrying decent weights these days...i wouldnt be in too much of a rush to crossover. there's a couple of folks out there gobbling up sgc slabs
Baseball Card Checklist - 1974 - Larry Fritsch and Dan Dischley
I'm sure you all will agree that we pretty much take for granted the ability to checklist something and acquire some kind of idea how much something is worth - validity notwithstanding.
I've been doing some reading from different sources to include SCD on the "growth" of our hobby which was predicated on the need for a comprehensive checklist and pricing.
It was Fritsch who published the first guide in 1974. I also picked up a brand new (old stock) 1978 copyright which lists up 1980.
The price guide - The Sports Collectors Bible which originally came out in 1975 by Bert Sugar also has Larry's "hand" in it.
I bought the original checklist for 99 cents and the bible for 4 bucks. Good buys if one is interested in this kind of stuff.
Also, I found this pic - I remember the event but was rather incredulous about whether the guy actually had a "real" Mantle in his hand. The "strike" of 1981.
More to come when I have the time. It's kind of interesting how every thesis has its antithesis in that the "cry" for a comprehensive pricing of collectibles that would "legitimize" the hobby in the 60s or so - ended with collectors screaming how "the price guide was killing the hobby."
Here's a few of my June pickups. Nothing huge. The Jeter Select Certified I bought on eBay has to be a 10. Can't find anything wrong with it using loupe. Gonna resubmit it.
Decided to add to the unopened collection this past week. First is a 75-76 Topps Hockey Vending Box BBCE FASC. Second is 1985 Topps Hockey Wax Box BBCE. That '85 is going to be tough to resist ripping. I'm putting together a graded set and thought it would be cool to add the box.
I got this in the mail today. So far there are no PSA 10's and this one is really nice with the touched upper right hand corner holding it back. I try and add the best looking cards I can find from the sets to my collection and this is a very nice copy.
Ernie Ladd was one of the first NFL crossover stars in wrestling and played a major role on camera and behind the scenes for years in the business.
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Group shot with the new rack pickup.
Amazing haul there,
Thanks to our fellow board member for this latest Judge. Anyone who has more of the Heritage blue or red, holla at your boy.
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To JFKHEAT HOLY S**T AMAZING THAT IS ONE HELLUVA POST THOSE CARDS ARE BEAUTS!!!!!!
Geez Keith - incredible pickups!!! Horrible scans.
Thank you Mike. Images were done quickly via my IPad taking photos. Here are some better ones for you.
nice cracker jack and great timing!
these cards have exploded lately and sgc slabs are carrying decent weights these days...i wouldnt be in too much of a rush to crossover. there's a couple of folks out there gobbling up sgc slabs
That's a great Cobb!!!
Spent too much the last couple months so I have been moving a few things.
One of my last buys though:
aconte
It replaces a 2 I had.
Also, some nice pickups this month!
aconte
Nice pickups all around.
I love the Ted Williams and the Cracker Jack Cobb.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Finally found another. No more old cards for me!
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That's quite a nice Williams Tony.
Baseball Card Checklist - 1974 - Larry Fritsch and Dan Dischley
I'm sure you all will agree that we pretty much take for granted the ability to checklist something and acquire some kind of idea how much something is worth - validity notwithstanding.
I've been doing some reading from different sources to include SCD on the "growth" of our hobby which was predicated on the need for a comprehensive checklist and pricing.
It was Fritsch who published the first guide in 1974. I also picked up a brand new (old stock) 1978 copyright which lists up 1980.
The price guide - The Sports Collectors Bible which originally came out in 1975 by Bert Sugar also has Larry's "hand" in it.
I bought the original checklist for 99 cents and the bible for 4 bucks. Good buys if one is interested in this kind of stuff.
Also, I found this pic - I remember the event but was rather incredulous about whether the guy actually had a "real" Mantle in his hand. The "strike" of 1981.
More to come when I have the time. It's kind of interesting how every thesis has its antithesis in that the "cry" for a comprehensive pricing of collectibles that would "legitimize" the hobby in the 60s or so - ended with collectors screaming how "the price guide was killing the hobby."
Wow - great cards all around guys. Those 68 PSA 10 all-stars are amazing!
A few more additions this month to the Centered Man of Steel collection, including a couple high number 6's that have really stellar eye appeal.
Here's a few of my June pickups. Nothing huge. The Jeter Select Certified I bought on eBay has to be a 10. Can't find anything wrong with it using loupe. Gonna resubmit it.
myslabs.to/smzcards
Nice Select Certified Jeter! That's a favorite of mine!
It's gotta be one of the nicest foil cards made. It's literally like a mirror. Definitely becoming one of my favorite cards!
myslabs.to/smzcards
Decided to add to the unopened collection this past week. First is a 75-76 Topps Hockey Vending Box BBCE FASC. Second is 1985 Topps Hockey Wax Box BBCE. That '85 is going to be tough to resist ripping. I'm putting together a graded set and thought it would be cool to add the box.
Kevin
Love those vintage designs...
I got this in the mail today. So far there are no PSA 10's and this one is really nice with the touched upper right hand corner holding it back. I try and add the best looking cards I can find from the sets to my collection and this is a very nice copy.
Ernie Ladd was one of the first NFL crossover stars in wrestling and played a major role on camera and behind the scenes for years in the business.
I am not a big contributor to this thread as I do not post many of my pickups here.
I just absolutely love this card though.
These were purchased in June so here goes....
