@Chicago1976 said:
Nice gift from my brother. 2 unopened packs of '83 Topps. Will rip this weekend, post anything significant.
I remember in early 1984 going to the wholesale house and buying several boxes for $5 each. Still have 4 left plus some loose packs I bought at a 7-11. I was disappointed when Topps didn't go this route and stayed with the wax 😕
Found the 7 I have been searching for at Huggins and Scott this month. Now only need Early Wynn to complete my ‘56 HOF set. Set is mostly PSA some SGC, one BVG and 4 raw two from childhood and 2 from the 2015 National.
Thanks for all the compliments. When I saw it I didn’t stop thinking about it until it was finally in hand today. Always exciting to win any auction but this one felt better than most.
I went dumpster diving in my raw singles box to get enough cards for the Nov special, I pulled these three out hoping that Eli would make the HOF. Oh well maybe next year. I didn't plan on all three to be color matches that was just random luck when I pulled them from packs.
@UlyssesExtravaganza Can appreciate the sell a handful of cards to buy one cool card. Drove to the Philly Show yesterday to drop off 97 cards I would like to turn into one two three cards.
I, to, drove to the Philly show last week too, dropped off about 150 "unwanted" stabs hoping for about $10000 - and a Vintage Set hoping for about $35000 (if you can believe the VCP estimate, but who can tell in this craze buying/selling environment). I could get close to a Ruth - But I two was hoping for 3 -5 memorable cards to slide into my PC.
Doing this for my son - I hope to consolidate my collection to fit in a shoebox when I hand it down to him
Prior to the handoff, that was never going to happen.
I do share the concern that these types of cards I'm looking for are posting for way more that expected value - We'll see how I make out - hopefully not cash rich with nothing to buy.
Steve Saldutti sjjs28@comcast.net Collector of 1964 Topps Stand Ups, 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game and 1969 Topps Decals Registered Sets: 1964 Stand Ups, 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game, 1969 Topps Decals
@BaltimoreYankee said:
Just got this tougher 1967 high number of Norm Cash. Top to bottom centering issue, otherwise looks great to me!
I love the 67 set . Who ever shot the photos for the Detroit cards , had a NICE CLEAR day and most the Tigers had the same good angle look to them . Thanks for posting .--- Sonny
" In a time of universal deceit , telling the truth is a revolutionary act " --- George Orwell
Thanks to Chris...I have added this pack fresh beauty to my collection, having guessed the HOF (Mr Cub) in the 1955 Bowman Cello pack that he opened recently.
I think a 7 is perhaps low for this one. I didn't think it was good enough for a PSA 9 so I had never sent it in, but I saw some other posts on a pretty poor PSA 10 example so I figured I would try my luck for $18. I think it's better than most PSA 9s that I've seen. It will enjoy a spot in my 79 PSA set as I think this is my first PSA grade for this card.
I got this today as a gift from my daughters and hopefully I receive it in the mail in a week. I now need 8 more Hall of Famers in PSA 9 for the entire 1979 Topps Hall of fame set.
@bgr said:
I think a 7 is perhaps low for this one. I didn't think it was good enough for a PSA 9 so I had never sent it in, but I saw some other posts on a pretty poor PSA 10 example so I figured I would try my luck for $18. I think it's better than most PSA 9s that I've seen. It will enjoy a spot in my 79 PSA set as I think this is my first PSA grade for this card.
You should have had FSC submit this for you and you would have received a 9. You are correct, this is much better than the 10 that they received.
Sold off all my unopened years ago, and wish I wouldn’t have. I Recently decided to start building an unopened collection again. This is what I have gathered so far.
What I Collect:
PSA HOF Baseball Postwar Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 80.51% Complete)
PSA Pro Football HOF Rookie Players Set Registry- (Currently 19.80% Complete)
PSA Basketball HOF Players Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 6.02% Complete)
I swore I wasn't going back to Vintage when I restarted my general PC, but I always loved this card and this one was too nice to pass up. I owned and sold 3 or 4 raw copies, but none as nice looking as this one. It's on its way to eBay Authentication now:
Main collecting focus is Patrick Roy playing days 85/86-02/03, expect 1/1, National/All-Star stamped cards.PC Completion: 2,702/2,986; 90.49% My Patrick Roy PC Website:https://proy33collector.weebly.com
There are several mantle items that are rare but really not in that great of demand because most people (almost no one) knows what they are. 😁
Well, this is one of those items with the name of it somewhat unofficial but mostly in line with their style and it’s a classic image of the Mick shilling for of one of the more recognizable brands in American history.
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I remember in early 1984 going to the wholesale house and buying several boxes for $5 each. Still have 4 left plus some loose packs I bought at a 7-11. I was disappointed when Topps didn't go this route and stayed with the wax 😕
Found the 7 I have been searching for at Huggins and Scott this month. Now only need Early Wynn to complete my ‘56 HOF set. Set is mostly PSA some SGC, one BVG and 4 raw two from childhood and 2 from the 2015 National.
Those might be Michigan Wrapped packs...I Think ???
Absolutely stunning. It looks like that should have been an 8.
Congrats, Brad on a great pickup of an iconic card! That card is exceptional for the assigned grade…
Thanks for all the compliments. When I saw it I didn’t stop thinking about it until it was finally in hand today. Always exciting to win any auction but this one felt better than most.
That would be nice! Worst case, I can upgrade some cards in my raw '83 set. And try 42 year old gum...lol.
One of those common cards you neglect to upgrade in your set. That was this one, finally.
Very nice card. What I find cool is the rare muti-position he played. I don't recall ever seeing a vintage card with shortstop/pitcher before.
Unfortunately, no HOF rookies. Reggie was the best of the star/HOF lot. I did pull a centered Jerry Dybzinski. Fun rip!
Got a couple of nice McCann PC items in this week. Thanks to Dan S. for the Piece of History patch card.
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Just got this tougher 1967 high number of Norm Cash. Top to bottom centering issue, otherwise looks great to me!
For my Bears collection.
I went dumpster diving in my raw singles box to get enough cards for the Nov special, I pulled these three out hoping that Eli would make the HOF. Oh well maybe next year. I didn't plan on all three to be color matches that was just random luck when I pulled them from packs.
I, to, drove to the Philly show last week too, dropped off about 150 "unwanted" stabs hoping for about $10000 - and a Vintage Set hoping for about $35000 (if you can believe the VCP estimate, but who can tell in this craze buying/selling environment). I could get close to a Ruth - But I two was hoping for 3 -5 memorable cards to slide into my PC.
Doing this for my son - I hope to consolidate my collection to fit in a shoebox when I hand it down to him
Prior to the handoff, that was never going to happen.
I do share the concern that these types of cards I'm looking for are posting for way more that expected value - We'll see how I make out - hopefully not cash rich with nothing to buy.
sjjs28@comcast.net
Collector of 1964 Topps Stand Ups, 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game and 1969 Topps Decals
Registered Sets: 1964 Stand Ups, 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game, 1969 Topps Decals
I love the 67 set . Who ever shot the photos for the Detroit cards , had a NICE CLEAR day and most the Tigers had the same good angle look to them . Thanks for posting .--- Sonny
Another card for my " shiny "collection---
Thanks to Chris...I have added this pack fresh beauty to my collection, having guessed the HOF (Mr Cub) in the 1955 Bowman Cello pack that he opened recently.
I sent in a few from my 54 Topps set that I have upgraded over the years. The 54 Topps is one of my favorite sets.
I think a 7 is perhaps low for this one. I didn't think it was good enough for a PSA 9 so I had never sent it in, but I saw some other posts on a pretty poor PSA 10 example so I figured I would try my luck for $18. I think it's better than most PSA 9s that I've seen. It will enjoy a spot in my 79 PSA set as I think this is my first PSA grade for this card.
I got this today as a gift from my daughters and hopefully I receive it in the mail in a week. I now need 8 more Hall of Famers in PSA 9 for the entire 1979 Topps Hall of fame set.
Always loved this card, pop 300 ish, only 35 higher, for a mid 80s card its relatively tough. Love the image and the colours work well.
You should have had FSC submit this for you and you would have received a 9. You are correct, this is much better than the 10 that they received.
Just bought this last week. I grew up and bought cards from local stores with my buddies in the mid to late 70's. This was our favorite card to have.
Sold off all my unopened years ago, and wish I wouldn’t have. I Recently decided to start building an unopened collection again. This is what I have gathered so far.
PSA HOF Baseball Postwar Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 80.51% Complete)
PSA Pro Football HOF Rookie Players Set Registry- (Currently 19.80% Complete)
PSA Basketball HOF Players Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 6.02% Complete)
@orioles93
Pretty Cool...👍👍👍
I believe the Mariners card is Langston, he was a pretty solid pitcher.
great looking cards.
Some more for the HOF Set....
Found these Fellers at an LCS. A bit beat up, but I always liked the image on the 1950 Bowman.
I had another card for one of my obscure sets I collect . Its a Pop-1 .
Upgraded my Gretzky from an older graded Topps 6 to a newer graded OPC 6.
Maybe should have waited a month to buy April.
Not an easy HOF first card to find with only 3 examples ever graded. Thank you to Andy on these boards letting me know it existed.
I couldn't let this one slide by.....another addition to the HOF set
I swore I wasn't going back to Vintage when I restarted my general PC, but I always loved this card and this one was too nice to pass up. I owned and sold 3 or 4 raw copies, but none as nice looking as this one. It's on its way to eBay Authentication now:
Main collecting focus is Patrick Roy playing days 85/86-02/03, expect 1/1, National/All-Star stamped cards.PC Completion: 2,702/2,986; 90.49% My Patrick Roy PC Website:https://proy33collector.weebly.com
Nice pick up. I saw that pop up earlier this week.
Got these last week.
Added this card to my PC! Also posted in the Hockey thread
Very nice. Great centering. Looks like card got nailed for the field marks on the blue background and spots on his right shoulder.
Love the JR - congrats!
38 and leads the league in 5v5 points. Insane career
There are several mantle items that are rare but really not in that great of demand because most people (almost no one) knows what they are. 😁
Well, this is one of those items with the name of it somewhat unofficial but mostly in line with their style and it’s a classic image of the Mick shilling for of one of the more recognizable brands in American history.
c1959 Wonder Bread Premium Photo Mickey Mantle
For further reading:
https://sportscollectorsdigest.com/news/mickey-mantle-fan-club-collectibles-memorabilia-cards-autographs
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest