Speaking of Henderson RC's...

otwcards · January 12, 2013 12:09AM

Until the recent justin/handyman PSA 10, I always thought this was one of the sweetest Henderson RC's that I had ever seen with regard to centering and registration. Still deliberating whether to get a grade assigned, but pretty certain it is a dead-nuts PSA 9 since there is the slightest hint of wear on the upper left corner (still less than the Dmitri Young example's upper right). Given the fact that it is autographed, I am amazed at how pristine the corners, edges and such are.

Foo3112 · January 12, 2013 12:20AM

I would love to have that in my collection. Your right, that does look like a solid 9. One reason why I tend to stay away from autographed base cards is because they are usually beat up but this one is in amazing condition. BTW - Hendersons auto has changed quite a bit from the signature on that card back in 1980

Dpeck100 · January 12, 2013 12:31AM

Nice card Scott!

A razor sharp signed card is very cool no matter who it is and this is an iconic card of one of the best baseball players ever. Awesome!!

The Rickey Henderson rookie is one of the best looking baseball cards in my opinion. I just love his stance and the 1980 Topps set design.

If you did not know anything about baseball I believe you could look at this card and think this guy has to be good.

ldferg · January 12, 2013 1:34AM

Definitely one of my favorite cards. I tried to scarf this up back in the day before I ever knew who he was. Lol

May want to have that one reviewed.

Dboneesq · January 12, 2013 4:27AM

Scott ... if that were my card it would be heading into PSA with my next batch of $5.00 specials to get assigned a grade and re-slabbed.

mygotta · January 12, 2013 4:41AM

As a side note, I must say, it is really nice to see so much love for Henderson these days. When I left collecting in the early 90's, Henderson was a jerk, scumbag, egotistical showboat due to his words against Lou Brock. In fact I remember his card values declined because of it and some thought it would have hurt his chances in getting to the Hall.

But coming back I detect no scorn among collectors.

spazzy · January 12, 2013 4:43AM

Speaking of Henderson...Is he a hard autograph to get? I do not see him much doing shows

Dboneesq · January 12, 2013 4:57AM

<< Speaking of Henderson...Is he a hard autograph to get? I do not see him much doing shows >>

Here is one close to me taking place next month:

Rickey Henderson

At the Steiner Sports Store
The Steiner Sports Store
Roosevelt Field Mall
Garden City, NY 11530
800-242-7139

Pricing
$110 Flats up to 8x10 / Balls
$130 Flats up to 16x20 / Bobble Heads and Bobble Base
$150 Oversized items bigger than 16x20 / Hats / Figurines / Canvas prints / Seatbacks
$250 Bats / Jerseys / Clothing / Numbers / Original Art Work / Gloves / Helmets
$50 Man of Steal / Stolen Base King / #24 / 3,000 hits / etc. Inscriptions
$75 HOF 2009 Inscription

*Please Note - Rickey will not sign bases

02/16/2013

12:00 PM-1:30 PM

cpamike · January 12, 2013 5:21AM

That is a great looking Henderson rookie. I would definitely get that one graded. Have a Henderson rookie auto card is nice, but one in a PSA 9 would be phenomenal.

Good luck whatever you decide to do.

otwcards · January 12, 2013 5:51AM

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<< Until the recent justin/handyman PSA 10, I always thought this was one of the sweetest Henderson RC's that I had ever seen with regard to centering and registration. Still deliberating whether to get a grade assigned, but pretty certain it is a dead-nuts PSA 9 since there is the slightest hint of wear on the upper left corner (still less than the Dmitri Young example's upper right). Given the fact that it is autographed, I am amazed at how pristine the corners, edges and such are.

>>

Nice auto/card combo!

Looks like there is a small horizontal surface wrinkle to the left, slightly above, the "OUTFIELD" banner in the upper left. If that's there it'd probably knock it down to an 8 Centering is a little off to the left so would probably be a 9 sans wrinkle

Either way I'd get this one graded since it has plenty of upside. >>

Paul: No wrinkle and the tilt is minimal...I think my eyes and my track record in the hobby speak for themselves with being able to assign grades and catch flaws.

Please, for now and the unending and infinite future, DO NOT involve yourself with ANYTHING that I post. You wanted it this way from my end as expressed through your contacts with the mods and your scathing PM, now I am publicly demanding it from you. You no longer exist in my book and would appreciate the same quarter from you. No response is warranted . . . in fact, none is wanted

OAKESY25 · January 12, 2013 6:01AM

You wanted it this way from my end as expressed through your contacts with the mods and your scathing PM, now I am publicly demanding it from you. You no longer exist in my book and would appreciate the same quarter from you. No response is warranted . . . in fact, none is wanted

aaaaaaaannnnnnddd

ThoseBackPages · January 12, 2013 6:52AM

Such a beautiful example of this card, why on earth did you have it signed?

otwcards · January 12, 2013 7:01AM

<< Such a beautiful example of this card, why on earth did you have it signed?

>>

I actually purchased it already signed and unslabbed. Initially, I was oblivious to the stunning condition. I just thought, the card is in better shape than most auto'd cards and was well centered.

I subbed it with a group of other autos that I did not want to gave grades assigned to. Once it came back and I really examined it, I was floored.

Now, I've gotta try to maximize the value, so I will forward it in on a future sub (as is) and ask them to assign a grade to it. Not sure if it getting a PSA 9 and having the autograph will help or hurt it versus market value for an unsigned PSA 9, but I'm not overly concerned.

perkdog · January 12, 2013 7:03AM

Scott absolutely a gorgeous card regardless if some loser thinks its got a defect, best of luck if you decide to go for a grade

ThoseBackPages · January 12, 2013 7:08AM

<< 

<< Such a beautiful example of this card, why on earth did you have it signed?

>>

I actually purchased it already signed and unslabbed. Initially, I was oblivious to the stunning condition. I just thought, the card is in better shape than most auto'd cards and was well centered.

I subbed it with a group of other autos that I did not want to gave grades assigned to. Once it came back and I really examined it, I was floored.

Now, I've gotta try to maximize the value, so I will forward it in on a future sub (as is) and ask them to assign a grade to it. Not sure if it getting a PSA 9 and having the autograph will help or hurt it versus market value for an unsigned PSA 9, but I'm not overly concerned. >>

Ok, that does make sense. Makes me feel better, ty

and i agree, go ahead and get a numberic grade, i cant see why it wouldnt 9

Dboneesq · January 12, 2013 9:26AM

Ya think this politician has a lot of arguments with himself? LOL

I know you guys are business partners in the cardboard game, is this where you keep all your cards?

JustinsShoebox · January 12, 2013 3:09PM

Scott, that is certainly a beautiful card! Very awesome.

Justin

vladguerrero · January 12, 2013 10:40PM

Paul got poofed!

Foo3112 · January 12, 2013 10:41PM

Hehe, someone got owned (again)

stown · January 13, 2013 2:29AM

itzagoner · January 13, 2013 2:50AM

very nice Rick Horeleia auto, dig it.

btw, i just noticed that big lump on his right arm, is that where he stored his ego?

otwcards · January 13, 2013 3:07AM

<< very nice Rick Horeleia auto, dig it.

btw, i just noticed that big lump on his right arm, is that where he stored his ego?

>>

Rickey's ego in that bump on his right arm? I think he stored his ego in the Grand Canyon and even then, it took four states worth of land to hold it...

itzagoner · January 13, 2013 3:15AM

<< 

<< very nice Rick Horeleia auto, dig it.

btw, i just noticed that big lump on his right arm, is that where he stored his ego?

>>

Rickey's ego in that bump on his right arm? I think he stored his ego in the Grand Canyon and even then, it took four states worth of land to hold it... >>

it should have an entourage all it's own.

Brick · January 13, 2013 3:25AM

If I remember correctly, and I do every now and then, Rickey set the stolen base record the same day Nolan Ryan threw a no-hitter. The difference in the demeanor of these two gentlemen that day was tremendous.

otwcards · January 13, 2013 3:28AM

<< If I remember correctly, and I do every now and then, Rickey set the stolen base record the same day Nolan Ryan threw a no-hitter. The difference in the demeanor of these two gentlemen that day was tremendous. >>

Yea, I couldn't stand how Ryan acted like he was the greatest . . .

(added for s&g's)

billwaltonsbeard · January 13, 2013 4:21AM

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