The December 2020 Pickups Thread...

jfkheat · December 18, 2020 7:22AM

This is an upgrade for my 64 Stand-up set.

JoeBanzai · December 18, 2020 7:45AM

Beautiful Pinson Stand-Up!

pdub1819 · December 18, 2020 8:02AM

Should have picked this up years ago! Once he retires, this will go to my Post WWII HOF 1st Ballot Set.

NGS428 · December 18, 2020 9:13AM

@pdub1819 said:

Should have picked this up years ago! Once he retires, this will go to my Post WWII HOF 1st Ballot Set.

That is one solid card! Nice!

emar · December 18, 2020 9:30AM

@pdub1819 said:

Should have picked this up years ago! Once he retires, this will go to my Post WWII HOF 1st Ballot Set.

Great pick up!
I shoulda, coulda, woulda, picked up the PSA 10 four years ago for $500.
Today------> $4500
Albert's a shoo-in 1st rounder.
My hope is he doesn't drag out his career and diminish his legacy

pab1969 · December 18, 2020 10:22AM

Another auto for the set:

JakeR2234 · December 18, 2020 12:07PM

A couple nice packs with wrapper variations of the 1978 Rushing Leaders on Top Cellos

Anyone spot the error?

dad2cl3 · December 18, 2020 1:20PM

My non-sport collection is best described as compulsive! Here’s another addition I couldn’t resist purchasing!

Jason

2014bestservice · December 18, 2020 2:17PM

@JakeR2234 said:
A couple nice packs with wrapper variations of the 1978 Rushing Leaders on Top Cellos

Anyone spot the error?

Precognition ?? Wrong year

pdub1819 · December 18, 2020 2:45PM

@emar said:

@pdub1819 said:

Should have picked this up years ago! Once he retires, this will go to my Post WWII HOF 1st Ballot Set.

Great pick up!
I shoulda, coulda, woulda, picked up the PSA 10 four years ago for $500.
Today------> $4500
Albert's a shoo-in 1st rounder.
My hope is he doesn't drag out his career and diminish his legacy

I agree 100%.

stwainfan · December 18, 2020 3:19PM

Hof rc.

daltex · December 18, 2020 6:10PM

@emar said:

@pdub1819 said:

Should have picked this up years ago! Once he retires, this will go to my Post WWII HOF 1st Ballot Set.

Great pick up!
I shoulda, coulda, woulda, picked up the PSA 10 four years ago for $500.
Today------> $4500
Albert's a shoo-in 1st rounder.
My hope is he doesn't drag out his career and diminish his legacy

Too late. He already has. Shouldn't matter. Didn't for Griffey.

rmh111985 · December 18, 2020 6:53PM

One for the Hockey HOF collection:

hankcaddy · December 19, 2020 2:52PM

Added 2 more

addicted2ebay · December 19, 2020 3:25PM

Probstein123 pick up... thanks Rick!

hyperchipper09 · December 19, 2020 4:42PM

Bought as a gift for someone

hyperchipper09 · December 19, 2020 4:47PM

@stwainfan said:
Hof rc.

And now I know who got it while I procrastinated . Should I get Buck, should I get Bell lol. Congrats, great card!

stwainfan · December 20, 2020 5:12AM

@hyperchipper09 said:

@stwainfan said:
Hof rc.

And now I know who got it while I procrastinated . Should I get Buck, should I get Bell lol. Congrats, great card!

Thanks.

DBesse27 · December 20, 2020 12:43PM

I've had a 1970's Linnett portrait of Yaz for a while, but had heard there was a "no Sox logo" variation, which has other differences too. When one finally showed up on eBay I quickly hit the BIN. Unfortunately it was really poorly packaged and was badly damaged, but I'm still happy to have it:

And here's the other version I've had for a while:

Eavdr10 · December 20, 2020 9:30PM

A couple of ‘89’s for the Eric Davis collection, and a beautiful McGwire that I stared at in awe at a card show 31 years ago with nowhere near enough coin in my pocket to purchase. I did walk away with McGwires ‘89 bowman that day instead. Also was a cool card, but definitely a distant second. 9 year old me is very happy right now, and so is 40 year old me

rmh111985 · December 21, 2020 9:40AM

Snagged this before it really takes off. Top 3 all-time American born player in NHL history, with a good chance of becoming the career leader in scoring among that group if he stays healthy:

NGS428 · December 21, 2020 11:56AM

@Eavdr10 said:
A couple of ‘89’s for the Eric Davis collection, and a beautiful McGwire that I stared at in awe at a card show 31 years ago with nowhere near enough coin in my pocket to purchase. I did walk away with McGwires ‘89 bowman that day instead. Also was a cool card, but definitely a distant second. 9 year old me is very happy right now, and so is 40 year old me

Love the Davis cards. If you had to choose 1 of his rookie cards which one would it be? Donruss, Topps tiffany, fleer, Topps? I’ve been looking to get one but can’t decide.

NGS428 · December 21, 2020 8:20PM

toadstrangler · December 21, 2020 9:00PM

yoda100 · December 21, 2020 9:08PM

My 67 Jenkins is my best pickup of Dec.

pdub1819 · December 22, 2020 10:52AM

blurryface · December 22, 2020 11:57AM

very few cards left on my vintage want list, very surprised when this centered one popped up w/ a clean back.

even though it was a buy it now, i am still peeking out my window because i feel like i completely robbed the guy.

NGS428 · December 22, 2020 1:30PM

@dustinspeaks said:
I don't think I've ever seen a Mothers Cookies card with square cut corners before.

Yup, hand cut version. 1989 Griffey cards were issued in packs with the traditional round corners. They also issued uncut strips of 4 cards (full set). Hand cuts have total pops under 30 while the round corner version is around 1,000 to 2,000.

Avardan · December 22, 2020 1:51PM

This just came in - my son pulled it from a box of Stadium Clubs last year! Lucky kid! --Sad that a factory defect (scratch) prevented the 10 rating.

stwainfan · December 22, 2020 1:51PM

Got this in.

NGS428 · December 22, 2020 2:47PM

@stwainfan said:
Got this in.

Solid find. I am choosing between this 90 Leaf Walker and the Topps Tiffany. Leaning toward the Tiffany, but love this leaf too! I had to go with the Thomas 90 leaf.

stwainfan · December 22, 2020 4:17PM

@NGS428 said:

@stwainfan said:
Got this in.

Solid find. I am choosing between this 90 Leaf Walker and the Topps Tiffany. Leaning toward the Tiffany, but love this leaf too! I had to go with the Thomas 90 leaf.

Thanks its my first Leaf card from that set.

Piggs · December 22, 2020 11:38PM

Nice addition to my set.

dictoresno · December 23, 2020 2:24PM

these delivered today

rookiecardfan · December 23, 2020 3:47PM

Past week pickups

lwehlers · December 23, 2020 3:54PM

@NGS428 said:

@stwainfan said:
Got this in.

Solid find. I am choosing between this 90 Leaf Walker and the Topps Tiffany. Leaning toward the Tiffany, but love this leaf too! I had to go with the Thomas 90 leaf.

get both.

lwehlers · December 23, 2020 3:56PM

four more 83's

NGS428 · December 23, 2020 5:23PM

@lwehlers said:

@NGS428 said:

@stwainfan said:
Got this in.

Solid find. I am choosing between this 90 Leaf Walker and the Topps Tiffany. Leaning toward the Tiffany, but love this leaf too! I had to go with the Thomas 90 leaf.

get both.

In due time I am sure...

AFLfan · December 23, 2020 8:03PM

Picked up a signed 1967 Milton Bradley Ben Davidson that arrived today.

Piggs · December 23, 2020 8:10PM

Two days two '52 Topps card deliveries. This is a upgrade from a "2" so I'm very happy with this one.

dan89 · December 24, 2020 10:09AM

Sold my 8 a few years ago and regretted it. Like the 61 more than the rook for eye appeal. Thrilled to add this one

DBesse27 · December 24, 2020 11:01AM

@dan89 said:
Sold my 8 a few years ago and regretted it. Like the 61 more than the rook for eye appeal. Thrilled to add this one

I’m glad you said that, I’ve always preferred the 1961 Over the 60 too. And yours is off the charts!

PNWcollector · December 24, 2020 11:16AM

Sent an offer for this card and was elated when the seller accepted... received yesterday and it’s beautiful... except for the top left corner where someone tried to use black sharpie to match the black wood grains. Such a shame.

Short-term pickup as I’ve already requested a return.

1959 · December 24, 2020 11:17AM

best looking Yaz I've seen.

brad31 · December 24, 2020 11:54AM

Loving the ‘67 Jenkins and the ‘61 Yaz. Those are both awesome cards. Congratulations on some nice pick-ups.

VoteDizzy · December 24, 2020 3:12PM

Picked up a couple early cards of the original Mookie. The '80 arrived last week. The '79 finally showed up today after a two week trip through the postal service black hole.

handyman · December 24, 2020 4:44PM

Very happy with this one.

80sOPC · December 24, 2020 6:39PM

That OPC Bonds is fantastic

@dictoresno said:
these delivered today

stwainfan · December 24, 2020 8:19PM

The center of the undefeated 1972 Dolphins.

1951WheatiesPremium · December 24, 2020 9:00PM

As I have mentioned before, I don't typically by photos unless they're mass produced. However, occasionally, if I recognize the image as something significant in his career, I may alter course. When I first saw this Type I (I think?) photo, it seemed familiar to me. I wasn't sure so I bookmarked it and mulled it over. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks so I ran back and grabbed my copy of the second issue of Sports Illustrated to confirm it...

Sure enough, that was it. I always loved that card (why I bought the mag) and in particular, I love the action shot and the 'card that never was' aspect of it and now I have the companion photo, from seller harrydoyle on eBay. Crystal clear and marked up and stamped, likely by the photo layout editor:

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