May Mail-Call!

Stone193 · May 1, 2018 1:00PM

Hi everyone

I just got this today from Topps. I bought the LA Champions set last Sep and it's just coming in. Bad news.

Good news? Included was a Kershaw auto card 02/49

BPorter26 · May 1, 2018 6:54PM

Sweet Mike! I’m still waiting on a Cody Bellinger redemption from Topps since December.

robert67 · May 1, 2018 7:06PM

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Stone193 · May 1, 2018 7:17PM

@BPorter26 said:
Sweet Mike! I’m still waiting on a Cody Bellinger redemption from Topps since December.

Thanx Bobby.

Just hang in there - when I talked to a rep - Andy - he told me the best thing is to be patient - if you press substitute it just pushes you back down on the list.

Stone193 · May 1, 2018 7:18PM

Thanx Robert.

Stone193 · May 1, 2018 7:20PM

Just wanted to add something that I forgot that I got last month.

As a prior Mets fan - when the Dodgers abandoned us in NY - I jumped to the Amazin' Mets.

1969 NY Met World Champions:

It's a bit tone/aged but in really good shape.

seebelow · May 1, 2018 8:05PM

@Stone193 said:
Just wanted to add something that I forgot that I got last month.

As a prior Mets fan - when the Dodgers abandoned us in NY - I jumped to the Amazin' Mets.

1969 NY Met World Champions:

It's a bit tone/aged but in really good shape.

very cool. this may be their year. gonna go see them play the braves to see what all the hype is about. ha.
esp with the batman now a reliever, for now

mattyc_collection · May 1, 2018 8:38PM

Cobb went in for a new holder and came out with a half point bump, so will happily call it a May addition

Also just received and scanned what is now one of my favorite cards, so just gotta post a proper scan of this signed '57 Mick. He really nailed the sig that day; love how half is in light and half in the darkness, and yet somehow it all pops to the eye. Been staring at it the better portion of the day, lol.

yoda99 · May 2, 2018 10:50AM

I just made my first venture into "OLD" cards. Until today, I didn't own a card older than 1954. After doing a lot of browsing and research, I decided to purchase this 1911 T-205 card of Cubs Pitcher John R. "Harry" McIntire. The card is labeled MC for miscut, but it only seems to affect the back side of the card. The front is near dead center. The gold border is beat up some but heck, the card is over 100 years old. This guy helped the Cubs win the pennant in 1910 and pitched in relief (5 innings) during the 1910 World Series which the Cubs lost to the Philadelphia Athletics. Here is some footage believe it or not:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=uFl9o48xsLU

mouschi · May 2, 2018 11:04AM

Very nice Mike!

Stone193 · May 2, 2018 11:25AM

I can see why you like it Matt - solid sig buddy.

Stone193 · May 2, 2018 11:25AM

very cool. this may be their year. gonna go see them play the braves to see what all the hype is about. ha.
esp with the batman now a reliever, for now

Thanx - and since I don't have a skin in the game - Go Mets!

UFFDAH · May 3, 2018 11:05AM

Happy to have added a 57' Bill Russell recently. It seems nicer than some of the 8's I have seen. A classic card in collecting!

JBrules · May 3, 2018 11:27AM

@UFFDAH said:
Happy to have added a 57' Bill Russell recently. It seems nicer than some of the 8's I have seen. A classic card in collecting!

Congrats. The image quality is outstanding on that 7.5. Well done.

Stone193 · May 3, 2018 11:34AM

That's a really nice card Micky!

On the A's - Connie Mack was their manager for 50 yrs!

I will have a write up on his "Golden Jubilee" Anniversary dinner in 1950 - a cool "slice" of baseball history.

Stone193 · May 3, 2018 11:36AM

Holy crap Chris - that's a super pickup!

Superb centering for that year IMO - nice registration also.

Congratulations buddy.

baseballfan · May 3, 2018 11:51AM

wow that's a stunner, congrats

lamontcarter · May 3, 2018 12:31PM

That Russell is amazing. Congrats.

Big month for me. Working on a 52 set so knew I’d have to take the plunge eventually. Liked this card presentation wise and threw a last minute bid on it and it stuck. Have always wanted an Aaron rookie. Saw this one for sale and they accepted my offer. Feel very fortunate to be able to add these to my collection.

52 low # commons for the foreseeable future!

Scott

UFFDAH · May 3, 2018 1:21PM

@lamontcarter - 2 BIG Cards there!! Congratz!!

@JBrules , @Stone193 , @baseballfan , @lamontcarter - Thanks!! I have 6 or so reference images saved of 57' Russell 8's with lesser print quality so I may some day try for a "bump".

Stone193 · May 3, 2018 1:32PM

Wow Scott - two incredible cards.

baseballfan · May 3, 2018 4:18PM

Two great cards congrats

I love well worn t206

JBrules · May 3, 2018 4:30PM

@lamontcarter said:
That Russell is amazing. Congrats.

Big month for me. Working on a 52 set so knew I’d have to take the plunge eventually. Liked this card presentation wise and threw a last minute bid on it and it stuck. Have always wanted an Aaron rookie. Saw this one for sale and they accepted my offer. Feel very fortunate to be able to add these to my collection.

52 low # commons for the foreseeable future!

Scott

Scott sweet pickup with the 52 Mantle. That card looks great for the grade. I would love to some day add one to my collection in that condition. Congrats.

lamontcarter · May 3, 2018 5:15PM

Thanks very much for the kind words. A touch of paper loss on the back accounts for the grade. I’ve always been okay with back issues if the front presents well for the grade. I think it looks like a 3 or low end 4 from the front.

The Gibson has always been one of my favorite T206’s for some reason. Love that card.

The CJ Cobb is insane by the way. What a card. Love the pose.

baseballfan · May 3, 2018 6:54PM

Another

Huskies11 · May 3, 2018 8:57PM

thats a beautiful 1.5 Mantle!! That's what im going to be aiming for one day.

Huskies11 · May 3, 2018 8:58PM

First May pickup. Loving how well he's performing this year.

BPorter26 · May 4, 2018 10:26AM

UFFADH, That is one amazing Russell. WOW!!!!

Zilla · May 4, 2018 10:27AM

Have this one on the way.

ReggieCleveland · May 4, 2018 10:50AM

Jimminy Skidmarks -- Mantle, Russell, Mantle, Aaron, Brett -- it's all down hill from here, my friends.

A little bit of the old "all over the place."

Arthur

mattyc_collection · May 4, 2018 11:57AM

Thank you, eBay coupon...

Stone193 · May 4, 2018 1:41PM

Damn Matt - how is that not an 8 or more?

Looks great on my screen - no snow or anything.

Nice pickup.

Stone193 · May 4, 2018 1:42PM

Hiya Alan

I've never seen a nicer OPC Brett - good show!

Stone193 · May 4, 2018 1:45PM

What's up Arthur?

The Calvin Johnson card is really cool.

Ya know? The background looks like it was done by Jackson Pollack.

Wonder if that card comes in a Superfractor?

BPorter26 · May 4, 2018 1:52PM

Here's my May pickups so far. I'm picking up some of the key 80's baseball rookies I loved as a kid. I had to have a Derek Rivers rookie, One, I grew up with him mother and two, it has my home town / state on the front of his card.

BPorter26 · May 4, 2018 1:55PM

Arthur, Sweet Gilmore, It might have a chance for .5 bump. I think the centering is fantastic.

Indy78 · May 5, 2018 5:04AM

I really like '70's OPC baseball with the clear, rich photos and rough-cut edges. Here is a '78 Buckner I picked up for my set. I also picked up a '57 Podres for my '57 T baseball set build. Lower grade '57's are sufficient for my tastes.

Zilla · May 5, 2018 7:56AM

@Stone193 said:
Hiya Alan

I've never seen a nicer OPC Brett - good show!

Thanks Mike. I think this one is pretty nice as well. It's from 4 Sharp Corners which I know a lot of people aren't too high on, but I've found some nice items there.

Cooptown · May 5, 2018 9:17AM

Always wanted Reggie’s rookie as he was my favorite growing up. Found a low graded centered at a good price.

Huskies11 · May 5, 2018 7:54PM

1992 was the first year I collected as a kid so this Topps set was always special to me.

Stone193 · May 5, 2018 8:09PM

Found a low graded centered at a good price.

Looks way under graded? Nice pickup.

I was at Columbia U when Reggie played for the Yanks. Attended quite a few "bleacher" games back then.

Reggie was a "fan favorite to hate" back then.

Me? He helped them win 2 WS back then - unlike others with big portfolios - Reggie performed in October.

1951WheatiesPremium · May 6, 2018 2:22AM

My latest pickup is a 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers era collectible that is cool for a number of reasons. One, chances are pretty good it originated from Ebbets Field - since that's where Team Issues tended to be sold most often. Two, it's the man, the myth, the legend himself: Jackie Robinson; one of baseballs biggest icons that is a little under represented in my collection. Last, the 1955-57 Team Issue Picture Packs, in general and of any team, can be hard to find and are somewhat condition sensitive so even though the grade of VG-EX is not overly impressive in and of itself, PSA 7 is currently the highest graded, the eye appeal is outstanding for the grade and PSA has graded only nine other examples in addition to this one.

1955-1957 Brooklyn Dodgers Picture Pack Jackie Robinson - Portrait

robert67 · May 6, 2018 8:02AM

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Stone193 · May 6, 2018 9:25AM

Not sure why that's only a 4 Tim?

I do have the small "Championship" titled Dodger pack - most likely done for the '56 season?

hyperchipper09 · May 6, 2018 10:13AM

Long ramble alert.
Incoming in the next 5-10 days or so. First, big thank you to BBCE. Class act. I don't think they comprehend what this card does for me or reperesents but I'm good with it LOL. . My Dad's favorite player back in the day. Dad passed in 86. He liked Alworth to the point of of giving me my middle name , Lance. . This is my 52 Mantle, my Ark of the Covenant. Could not be happier cannot wait to have this in my hands. this is why I got back into collecting. Because it can be so rewarding and filling.

1951WheatiesPremium · May 6, 2018 3:58PM

@Stone193 said:
Not sure why that's only a 4 Tim?

I do have the small "Championship" titled Dodger pack - most likely done for the '56 season?

Softish corners, slightly off center.

It's still a beauty to me...

...lets see some of those '56 Championship ones!!!!

prgsdw · May 6, 2018 4:20PM

Love that "Bambi", congratulations! He is owed a debt of gratitude by Dallas Cowboys fans everywhere for his tremendous touchdown catch in Super Bowl VI against the Miami Dolphins. An amazing player and touching story. Glad the card has found such a great home.

Stone193 · May 6, 2018 10:15PM

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@Stone193 said:
Not sure why that's only a 4 Tim?

I do have the small "Championship" titled Dodger pack - most likely done for the '56 season?

Softish corners, slightly off center.

It's still a beauty to me...

...lets see some of those '56 Championship ones!!!!

Here ya go Tim - can't find the packet but I do have a few pics. I'd like to find it - wondering who else is in the packet - I can't remember?

Cooptown · May 7, 2018 7:36AM

@Stone193 said:

Found a low graded centered at a good price.

Looks way under graded? Nice pickup.

I was at Columbia U when Reggie played for the Yanks. Attended quite a few "bleacher" games back then.

Reggie was a "fan favorite to hate" back then.

Me? He helped them win 2 WS back then - unlike others with big portfolios - Reggie performed in October.

Thanks! Appreciate the nice words.

rmh111985 · May 7, 2018 2:27PM

Continuing with the Patrick Roy collection, these have come in over the past few days.

1951WheatiesPremium · May 8, 2018 8:52AM

I just can't help myself and I was hoping the Lemon or Campanella would grade out 5 or better - its probably not possible.

1951 Wheaties Premium Photos - Stan Musial A

1951 Wheaties Premium Photos - Larry 'Yogi' Berra F

1951 Wheaties Premium Photos - Bob Lemon J

1951 Wheaties Premium Photos - Roy Campanella K

Piggs · May 8, 2018 7:56PM

In the mail today. Centering? Not that great but I needed an upgrade. Great stuff so far this month fellas. Doug

May Mail-Call!

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