The official 1914/1915 Cracker Jack Thread

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  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    My latest review submission yielded another two CJs:

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    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    And the other....

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    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    Started off November with a couple of nice pick-ups:

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    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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    Excellent ones!
  • goodtricks
    goodtricks Posts: 71
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    You are a machine Scout! Keep it going!

    I planning on starting to focus on these exclusively in the near future. I didn't realize there was a book coming out next year on the set, so I need to get a good start before the rush.
  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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    Yeah I can't want to see and read the book myself. I bet Santa knows what Scout wants for X-Mas (or the appropriate holiday)!
  • btkpath
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  • btkpath
    btkpath Posts: 19
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    Nice additions Scout!

    Recently I had some new additions to my set too, and have finally completed the 1914 CJ set. The last two cards were the Cobb and Wagner!. I will try to post pics shortly.

    If anybody is interested in some of my duplicates, I will have about 85 of them (when they finally arrive at my doorstep). Shoot me an email and I will get you a list.
  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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    Wow, big congratulations for completing the set!!
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    85 '14 CJ duplicates?! Dang! Those are gonna make you popular with the fellas.


    I appreciate the cheerleading, guys, as it keeps me focused on finishing this bad boy. 37 more cards still seems like quite a chore for me - especially after putting in five years to get this far.
    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • goodtricks
    goodtricks Posts: 71
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    Scout - I've decided to adopt a similar approach as you have. I'm going to attempt to do the 1915 set in PSA 2. I have some raw and SGC's to cross over. I know that only focusing on one grade will more than likely slow me down, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
  • Sharma
    Sharma Posts: 48
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    Congrats on a complete 1914 set, thats a big one and seems a little contagious as you're the 3rd collector in the past couple months to come to the top of that hill...now time to upgrade!

    Jared, I should have a couple for ya later in the week, possibly this one for sale!

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    Always looking for Cracker Jacks!
  • halosfan
    halosfan Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭✭
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    Sweet Joe J. .....
    Looking for a Glen Rice Inkredible and Alex Rodriguez cards
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    Ooooh, Sharma.......that's a sweet-lookin' card. Even looks like a 3.

    Just drop me a PM once you get in something that I could use and let's see if we can make a deal. Only 37 cards to go!
    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    Hey Goodtricks,

    Some of the guys might think you're a little nutty for doing so, I actually think you'll find real purpose in builing a uniform set. It's kept me from bankrupting myself, and also turned this into a real treasure hunt. I now have to really work for these cards, and every new acquisition excites the heck outta me. I've actually sold off several surplus PSA 2s over the past year, and if you're committed to the PSA 2 strategy, I'll run 'em by you first (Provided Steve doesn't need them...lol). Good luck!

    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • benderbroeth
    benderbroeth Posts: 1,699 ✭✭
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    Heck I want a PSA 1 set to keep from gong bankrupt lol
    my t-205's


    looking for low grade t205's psa 1-2
  • goodtricks
    goodtricks Posts: 71
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    Here is the start of my 2's for the 14 set:

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  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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    Great start image
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    That's a helluva start, Goodtricks!
    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • goodtricks
    goodtricks Posts: 71
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    Thanks guys!
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    After a few good catches, the hunt continues...

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    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • Sharma
    Sharma Posts: 48
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    Nice Jared! That Bresnahan looks vastly undergraded!?! 2 more on the way!!
    Always looking for Cracker Jacks!
  • Sharma
    Sharma Posts: 48
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    Tons of CJs for sale here:

    http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?p=1056609#post1056609

    References available upon request. Enjoy!
    Always looking for Cracker Jacks!
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    Sharma is offering some terrific stuff, guys.

    Link-a-doodle-doo
    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • goodtricks
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    Here is the start of my 2's for the 15 set:
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  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    You're off to a great start, homie! I saw that you've added your sets to the Registry so good luck to you.
    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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    Some nice cards for the grade image
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    Another one bites the dust. Heck, I've found about a third of my cards in 2012 alone. Rockin' year so far!

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    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • CW
    CW Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭
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    I enjoyed looking through the last few pages and catching up on all the cool new cards y'all picked up.

    Haven't added a CJ in awhile, but this one showed up yesterday...

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  • Sharma
    Sharma Posts: 48
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    Moving thru this lot and have 16 cards left (Nice raw Marquard and sgc 2 Carey added). I wanted to clean up the site to make it easier. Shoot me an offer if you dont think the price is fair, I dont bite. The list has been updated. Looking for trades as well at:

    http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=149305

    Ill try a give a descent description of the raw cards, the graded ones tend to speak for themselves but let me know if you have any questions. Pics can be seen at http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?p=1066596#post1066596 or send me an email request.

    Raw commons (8):
    60 Dugey – Nice card. - $95.
    93 Pratt – Present very nice with wrinkle to back across card not seen on front. - $95
    125 Niehoff – Nice clean front with some caramel and other staining. - $80
    151 Whitted – Nice card, with some staining to back. - $95
    155 Connolly - Nice card, with some staining to back. - $95
    162 Stallings – Nice card with some heavier staining to bottom. - $95
    168 Campbell – Nice card, with some staining to back. - $95
    175 Benz – Rounded corners, presentable with a clean back. - $65

    Graded Commons (3)
    21 Zimmerman SGC 2 - $80
    48 O’Neil – SGC 2 Beautiful card - $85
    145 Cather SGC 1.5 - $65

    HOFers/Stars (5)
    3 Tinker – This is a very nice card with a beautiful front and a single light corner crease. Rear has light damage to ad. - $285
    6 Plank – SGC 4.5 Crad has very bright color and nice appearance. - $835
    43 Marquard - NIce, verticle crease in the middle w/ great centering and fat borders with a clean back. - $225
    73 Carey - SGC 2 - $200
    99 Chase – SGC 1.5 - $175

    Shipping is on me but insurance is optional and on you for the cost. Ill try to ship and help quickly but am scheduled for 12 hour shifts at times including nmon-wed this week. PP gift is easiest for me but will take most forms of payment. References available upon request and easier direct contact at stevensuckow@hotmail.com. Thanks for your interest.
    Always looking for Cracker Jacks!
  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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    Wanted to wish all the people who have contributed to this thread over the years a happy holiday season!

    In other news I'm down to just two cards now image
  • benderbroeth
    benderbroeth Posts: 1,699 ✭✭
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    << <i>Wanted to wish all the people who have contributed to this thread over the years a happy holiday season!

    In other news I'm down to just two cards now image >>



    Who?
    my t-205's


    looking for low grade t205's psa 1-2
  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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    Walter Johnson and Shoeless Joe.
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    Nicely done, Rich! I'll be in your shoes soon enough =)


    Just nabbed this little fella last week:

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    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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    Hope you had a great holiday Scout! image
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    Hey, Rich! The holidays went off without incident and I even managed to squeeze out another addition.

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    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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    Awesome Scout! I'm thinking 2013 just might be the year I finish the puppy image
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    My gut is telling me that I'll probably slide into home around mid-late 2014. I need to have this bad boy completed by late 2014 or very early 2015 cuz I've got some plans ;-)

    Heck, I've even been contemplating my next set pursuit, but I know that I'll have to wait until after my CJs are done because my past attempts at collecting in tandem always seem to fail. '54 Red Hearts. Nope. '34 Goudey. Nope. T205 Gold Border. Napes! '53 Topps raw. Nah! A single-set focus has helped to keep me motivated, but I'm gonna need another set to collect when this is done just to keep things interesting. My only self-imposed guidelines would be that it be PSA graded, not more than 250 cards and pre-1955. Any ideas out there?
    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • Griffins
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    I vote for Diamond Stars. 108 cards, one of the best designs of all time, and is a different era than CJ's with no overlap.
    Alternately '41 Playball, for the same reasons.

    Always looking for N690 Kalamazoo Bats and Newsboy Cabinets

  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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    Good to see you here Griffins, hope you're doing well image

    Nice suggestions, I haven't really even thought about what to do next lol.
  • btkpath
    btkpath Posts: 19
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    Hi All,

    Well, I hope everybody had a great New Year.

    Since I have not been successful in figuring out how to post pictures on this forum, I thought I would direct you to this post on a different board.

    http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=161028

    Now I am considering continuing and trying to put together a master set of CJ's.......

    Best wishes for 2013!
  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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    Hi bktpath and same to you image

    I long wanted to build a master set (my definition is different players and poses I had no plan to go as far as different team affiliations etc) as well and started down that road but now that I've seen how much the 14 Del Pratt sells for I see I won't be able to finish. It's a nice card but there is no way I'm paying those kinda prices.
  • btkpath
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    Yeah stormsurge. The prices for a Pratt are simply ridiculous. It is hard to believe that it would be conceivable that I could offer to trade a low grade Jackson AND a Cobb for a Pratt and somebody might still think that I am trying to be too cheap. In my opinion, the Pratt portrait in the '15 set is a much nicer and interesting image. If I had not picked my Pratt up early on in my collection, I think it is likely that I would have given up collecting the set.
  • Gerry
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    Very interesting thread!
  • Sharma
    Sharma Posts: 48
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    Down to 6 cards. Eager to deal. I beleive there's 5 cards on that list you need Barry!

    43 Marquard - Nice, verticle crease in the middle w/ great centering/borders with a clean back. - $200
    99 Chase – SGC 1.5 - $175
    121 Perdue - PSA 2 - Nice card - $85
    147 Magee - Nice card. Slabbed PSA 2, crease free and looks Vg - $95
    162 Stallings – Nice card with some heavier staining to bottom. - $95
    175 Benz – Rounded corners, presentable with a clean back. - $65

    Thanks for your interest.
    Always looking for Cracker Jacks!
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    I hope everyone is off to a great start this year. I just started grad school last week so I may be taking a temporary break from my set, or at the very least, embark upon a less aggressive search for the remaining 31 cards I need. I'll continue checking in, though, so please keep the pics and updates coming.

    Take care!
    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
  • stormsurge
    stormsurge Posts: 858 ✭✭
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    Ver cool, grats Jared!
  • scoutsout47
    scoutsout47 Posts: 520 ✭✭
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    Two more outlaws have been brought to justice. Only 29 remain!

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    Always looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks in a uniform PSA 3 (NQ)

    psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=223023&ac=1
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