August 2020 Purchases, Show them off!

mcadams · August 13, 2020 6:03PM

@LarkinCollector said:
I hadn't been picking up much during the run up the past few months, other than some precious metals, but got the bug again and started grabbing some items several days ago. I got this from a guy who ran a graphics company and requested some holographic samples from 3M in 1991. Just so happens it's a sticker that was used for the 1991 Pro Set Arnold Palmer Award Hologram insert. Black adhesive back on a clear plastic backing ...

It makes sense, but I never realized these Pro Set Holograms were stickers or have any clue who made them for Pro Set.

This is REALLY cool ! I love finding random things that were related to card production.

KendallCat · August 13, 2020 8:39PM

Passed on the 56 Mantle PSA 8.5 last night which was a monster card - best one I have seen in person and have owned 2 really nice 8.5’s and severall strong 8’s. Saw it at the National last year in person and had just bought an 8.5 the week prior to the National - bad timing award 😄 Seller wanted $20k for it which 2-3 years ago you could get for that card, but today it is a $13-16k card. Did grab a couple of nice low grade specials the last two nights for a total of $600 - feels like a bargain with these two.

UFFDAH · August 13, 2020 8:47PM

@KendallCat - I'm thinking about dumping my 8.5 that never gains value and buy more guns. I have 100+ but you can never have too many is my motto......???

KendallCat · August 13, 2020 9:41PM

That is a great example and I have studied that card (56 Mantle) for about 7 years since I got back into collecting graded cards again. You are correct in that it never gains value in an 8 ($8-10k) or 8.5 ($13-16.5k) the last few years. A couple of years ago a Mantle 8.5 from 1956 or 1957 would have turned into a bidding war, but today they seem to sell well but nothing crazy. Plus you can never go wrong with guns either. I am looking to add another one as well - carry a different CCL like a S&W M&P shield or maybe a Benelli Super Black Eagle for shooting clays.

LarkinCollector · August 14, 2020 6:45AM

@mcadams said:
This is REALLY cool ! I love finding random things that were related to card production.

Thanks! Me too, I was pretty excited to run across it and had to have it when I saw it.

2014bestservice · August 14, 2020 8:04AM

Sweet cards being shown-- nice !!! With a recent Jan sub poppage came this one down to just 6 or 7 left to complete his 1998 HR History slab run. Once I do will get PSA to create the set so I can upload it to the registry ( went looking didn't see this set specifically for Mac yet)

dad2cl3 · August 14, 2020 11:54AM

Love me some Unbrella Academy! All autos from the season one set.

Jason

ndleo · August 14, 2020 12:08PM

I've been hunting in non-sports hobby places and found this. A sealed 2014 Bowman Chrome Mini Baseball Set Case - 8 sets. I thought the 30 refractor bonus pack per set is nice box topper. I might send this to BBCE for a case wrap, love the Topps Factory tape.

hankcaddy · August 14, 2020 2:17PM

1 more Mothers day added my 7th

LarkinCollector · August 14, 2020 3:06PM

Soon to be cracked and crossed, don't really have to worry about the grade ...

rookiecardfan · August 14, 2020 6:06PM

Tatis Jr

rexvos · August 14, 2020 8:02PM

Well got my sub back which is nice but also talked one of my buddies out of this.

I was the one who told him to buy it raw and I subbed it for him so he at least cut me a deal.

1951WheatiesPremium · August 15, 2020 3:39AM

Been on a pretty good roll of late. Hope it continues as these things tend to go in spurts...

1960 Sports Pix (Large) - Mickey Mantle

2014bestservice · August 15, 2020 8:41AM

@1951WheatiesPremium = I remember a dealer at the old Gloria Rothstein shows had tons of those and many other Premiums and regional /specialty photos and disc sets. Wish I could find mine and compare to what your showing. Do your remember that dealers name by chance? I'm sure you probably went to Yonkers as well to scope it out. I also did a lot of Gem & Jewelry shows of hers also with the then girlfriend ,now wife at various locales she went to. Loved those shows !! Traveled all the way from Mass the full 3 hrs. Made a day out of it. If Eddie Silard was open would pop into his store in Greenwich on the way down.

Anyways speaking of discs some supersize PC items I've held 40+ years finally being slabbed.
Not the biggest slab in my PC but it is fairly large ( 4 inch wide by 7 inch tall)
Glad to see some discs I've toted around forever remain in decent shape

Adding them to the Papa Ginos Red Sox I slabbed a while ago.

stevegarveyfan · August 15, 2020 9:02AM

Highest graded (1 of 2):

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1951WheatiesPremium · August 15, 2020 10:08AM

@jeffv96masters said:
@1951WheatiesPremium = I remember a dealer at the old Gloria Rothstein shows had tons of those and many other Premiums and regional /specialty photos and disc sets. Wish I could find mine and compare to what your showing. Do your remember that dealers name by chance? I'm sure you probably went to Yonkers as well to scope it out. I also did a lot of Gem & Jewelry shows of hers also with the then girlfriend ,now wife at various locales she went to. Loved those shows !! Traveled all the way from Mass the full 3 hrs. Made a day out of it. If Eddie Silard was open would pop into his store in Greenwich on the way down.

Anyways speaking of discs some supersize PC items I've held 40+ years finally being slabbed.
Not the biggest slab in my PC but it is fairly large ( 4 inch wide by 7 inch tall)
Glad to see some discs I've toted around forever remain in decent shape

Adding them to the Papa Ginos Red Sox I slabbed a while ago.

Jeff,

Great cards! I do not recall the name of that dealer but I do recall the old Yonkers shows having some really great tables and being in awe of the sheer magnitude of Yankees ‘stuff’ and made a handful of those shows over the years chasing cardboard.

I don’t think we knew how good we had it; card shops everywhere, big shows every weekend and prices that make me want to create a time machine just to punch my younger self in nuts anytime I passed on an epic once in a lifetime card because I thought I’d find another at a better price...

Thanks for the kind words.

Best,

Tim

rookiecardfan · August 15, 2020 12:46PM

As a Mets fan I’m lovin that Donruss Straw

Another Tatis Rc

soxaddict · August 15, 2020 1:44PM

NGS428 · August 15, 2020 2:55PM

One of the best hitters ever. .338 lifetime average, Mr. Padre himself

kcherevka · August 15, 2020 4:42PM

I originally found a seller with these 1978 Steelers Team Sheets uncut with the intention of cutting them up to send in for grading. I liked them so much that I couldn't bring myself to cut them. So when I saw a full 64 card hand-cut set pop up, I was all over it! A few of these will be submitted with the next group sub. The Bradshaw will definitely fill a hole in my master set. The others will fit nicely in my personal collection. Just posting a couple pics but let me know if you want to see others.

2014bestservice · August 15, 2020 6:03PM

Nice groups of cards show above- hits just keep coming

These 5x7 Gold cards came from a $250+ Topps 2019 Topps Update 5x7 Jumbo Gold set # to 10 I traded an item for. The slabs are HUGE ( 6.5 inches by 10 inches). A little disappointed in the Buehler Gold wanted a Mint 9 but tough to keep any large item in good shape especially if Topps was involved in said production. Judge Gold AS was what I wanted both at so happy there. Getting a 10 on these will require sheer luck and perfect handling (best of luck on the other 9 sets if someone tries)

These are part of 35 or so Jumbo sized items that came back recently. Some surprises ( unexpected damages I don't remember seeing) and some as expected grades as I teach myself about grading some series I haven't looked at in 40+ years or so.

Buehler is # 06/10 and the Judge # 9/10. Both Pop 1 with none higher

Kid4hof03 · August 16, 2020 7:57AM

@kcherevka said:
I originally found a seller with these 1978 Steelers Team Sheets uncut with the intention of cutting them up to send in for grading. I liked them so much that I couldn't bring myself to cut them. So when I saw a full 64 card hand-cut set pop up, I was all over it! A few of these will be submitted with the next group sub. The Bradshaw will definitely fill a hole in my master set. The others will fit nicely in my personal collection. Just posting a couple pics but let me know if you want to see others.

Great find! I love these.

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NGS428 · August 16, 2020 8:36AM

@MLBdays nice card! Sheffield had some solid years for my Brewers!

For me, tough time choosing between the 89 bowman tiffany and the 89 fleer glossy.... I am leaning a bit toward the Bowman.

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brad31 · August 17, 2020 6:32AM

Some nice additions all from the CU Message Board this month. Thanks to Mark for the Gibson, Cepeda and the 69s. I have wanted a '62 Gibson for a while. The Cooper/Fisk rookie is from Mike.

With managed payments and sales tax think there is enough incentive for us to all make more deals on here. Thanks to Mark and Mike for helping me add great cards to my collection.

1951WheatiesPremium · August 17, 2020 7:27AM

@brad31 said:

With managed payments and sales tax think there is enough incentive for us to all make more deals on here.

Well said.

stevegarveyfan · August 17, 2020 11:54AM

Just arrived today. Any chance this could bump?

ndleo · August 17, 2020 1:04PM

You're welcome Brad.

Here is a Fun Bag I found at a coin shop a few years ago.

rookiecardfan · August 17, 2020 1:17PM

Awesome looking cards everyone. Love scrolling thru this post seeing everyone’s additions

2 really young and talented players in my mailbox this afternoon

NGS428 · August 17, 2020 2:46PM

One more I acquired from a fellow Griffey collector. Purple Star Ad Card for my 1987-1989 showcase.
https://psacard.com/psasetregistry/showcase/album/4007

blurryface · August 17, 2020 3:54PM

@rookiecardfan said:
Awesome looking cards everyone. Love scrolling thru this post seeing everyone’s additions

2 really young and talented players in my mailbox this afternoon

full w soto. nice.

stwainfan · August 17, 2020 3:55PM

A good 2nd year card.

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1951WheatiesPremium · August 18, 2020 9:24AM

Perhaps the best day of mail I’ve ever had.
Some Jasson...

...three Mickey’s...

1960 Sports Pix (Large) - Mickey Mantle

...and a dream come true set completing lot.

1964-66 Rawlings Premium Photos - ‘66 Variations - White, Robinson, Boyer and Mantle

The ‘66 Brooks Robinson and ‘66 Mickey Mantle are the two, specifically, that complete my set.

Thanks for checking these items out.

Keep chasing down cardboard, everyone!

lilmule · August 18, 2020 10:00AM

Well it's been a long time waiting to achieve this goal. Been asking around and trying to find one at least to buy and be in my quality of cards. Overall it has landed in my collection now and very pleased. Of course had to share with you guys and gals.

1951WheatiesPremium · August 18, 2020 10:06AM

@lilmule

Just wow all around. Nicely done!

stevegarveyfan · August 18, 2020 10:59AM

@lilmule said:
Well it's been a long time waiting to achieve this goal. Been asking around and trying to find one at least to buy and be in my quality of cards. Overall it has landed in my collection now and very pleased. Of course had to share with you guys and gals.

Holy schnikeees! That's gorgeous!

rexvos · August 18, 2020 11:26AM

lilmule won the thread.

UFFDAH · August 18, 2020 11:54AM

@lilmule - Great Rose Rookie!! Congratz!!

rookiecardfan · August 18, 2020 12:23PM

Wow beautiful Rose Rc !

Tough to follow that awesome card with this modern stuff but here goes

NGS428 · August 18, 2020 3:19PM

@lilmule nice Rose rookie! Sharp!

I documented this in my grade run thread, but just got this addition scanned in.. POP 4, may very well be the only one in existence. Who keeps a 3.5 slabbed, I do.

Rofles · August 18, 2020 4:19PM

@NGS428 said:
@lilmule nice Rose rookie! Sharp!

I documented this in my grade run thread, but just got this addition scanned in.. POP 4, may very well be the only one in existence. Who keeps a 3.5 slabbed, I do.

Forgive me for asking but, what’s even wrong with it?

NGS428 · August 18, 2020 4:27PM

@Rofles hard to tell from the scan, but there is a crease on the back about a 1/3 way down all the way across LH to RH. Some marks of some type on the top left border and by the word experience on the back. Centering is off. Still presents well for a 3.5 in my book.

UFFDAH · August 19, 2020 6:30AM

Back from BBCE Authentication/Wrapping!! ROBERTO CLEMENTE 1973 Rack!!

Enjoy this video of the Legend!! [https://bing.com/videos/search?q=roberto+clemente&&view=detail&mid=91EC362ED7A791E7976F91EC362ED7A791E7976F&&FORM=VDRVRV]

Rofles · August 19, 2020 7:01AM

@UFFDAH said:
Back from BBCE Authentication/Wrapping!! ROBERTO CLEMENTE 1973 Rack!!

Enjoy this video of the Legend!! [https://bing.com/videos/search?q=roberto+clemente&&view=detail&mid=91EC362ED7A791E7976F91EC362ED7A791E7976F&&FORM=VDRVRV]

WOW! Always love seeing what you pick up!

blurryface · August 19, 2020 8:17AM

bought 3/4th of a box in a break for $680. not a bad return:

zion rpa interstellar /25:

August 2020 Purchases, Show them off!

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