Been slow on the purchase for me lately as I only have a few key cards I am looking for right now - an 86 Fleer Jordan centered in PSA 8/8.5, Brett rookie in 8/8.5 centered, 33 Ruth standing pose, and another 56 Mantle.
The 75 Ryan I own 5-6 of them but liked the half grade and got smoked last time it came up for sale, so pretty excited to get this example. I also picked this one up this evening for around $300 - better than paying $5-6k for a less centered PSA 8 so I can buy other cards 😉
I was out of collecting by the time inserts became a big deal (I was in high school and cards were not a priority, as was the case for most of us), but I've been a big fan of this set since I learned about it. I actually prefer the Frank Thomas, but Griffey inserts are becoming more and more expensive, and the Seattle skyline is pretty great. I'd been saving up eBay sales and had money socked away, so I decided to pull the trigger. My buddy told me now that I have the big one out of the way, I should build the entire set. Ha. We'll see.
@totallyradd said:
I was out of collecting by the time inserts became a big deal (I was in high school and cards were not a priority, as was the case for most of us), but I've been a big fan of this set since I learned about it. I actually prefer the Frank Thomas, but Griffey inserts are becoming more and more expensive, and the Seattle skyline is pretty great. I'd been saving up eBay sales and had money socked away, so I decided to pull the trigger. My buddy told me now that I have the big one out of the way, I should build the entire set. Ha. We'll see.
Thanks for sharing. I was not familiar with these but now I want Cal and my old school Baltimore Harbor.
My first 10/10 submission for a card/auto grade. I'm a lifelong Bears fan, and Mike Brown is one of my all-time favorite players. A guy that very well could have ended up in the Hall of Fame had he not had injury issues. He was the spirit of a nasty defense that included guys like Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, Charles "Peanut" Tillman, and Tommie Harris. His nickname was "Lil' Evil" and he sure laid some nasty hits on receivers that gave Bears fans flashbacks to the days of Doug Plank and Gary Fencik. I had been holding onto this card for years and after several times getting my hopes dashed from cancellations at previous shows, I was finally able to get him to sign his rookie card for me in March, which I immediately submitted to PSA for authentication and grading at the show. It just arrived back today.
I "re-completed" my 1953 Topps set. I had sold off most of the big cards during the Covid run up except for the Mantle and picked them back up over the last 9 months or so. The Mays was the last one I needed to complete it once again.
Don Mattingly, Yogi Berra, Thurman Munson, Brian McCann and Topps Rookie Cup autograph collector www.questfortherookiecup.com
The seller gave me a discount plus > @steel75 said:
Not the biggest card in the world, but getting harder & harder to get centered/high grade
Best Notre Dame hoops player ever. His team beat UCLA when UCLA would rarely lose a game in the entire season plus he has the highest point total in a NCAA tournament game ever. You can watch that game vs Ohio U on YOUTUBE.
Was the man in Vanncouver’s unlikely run to the Stanley Cup finals eventually losing to the dynasty Islanders in 1982, and who now is an accomplished artist with his oil paintings featured in art galleries around the province of British Columbia.
@totallyradd said:
I was out of collecting by the time inserts became a big deal (I was in high school and cards were not a priority, as was the case for most of us), but I've been a big fan of this set since I learned about it. I actually prefer the Frank Thomas, but Griffey inserts are becoming more and more expensive, and the Seattle skyline is pretty great. I'd been saving up eBay sales and had money socked away, so I decided to pull the trigger. My buddy told me now that I have the big one out of the way, I should build the entire set. Ha. We'll see.
Very nice!! I have a raw one I back in the late 90’s. Certainly appreciated quite a bit!
Sharing a May Purchase of one of my favorite players - Carl Yastrzemski.... And a little PC anecdote.
I've shared, thru various postings that I am in the process of consolidating my collection - so I can hand it to my son in a shoebox! New purchases ARE in-line with that directive, as long as it improves the collection and the "Slab Count" decreases (...or stays the same)
Here is the New Purchase:
Here is the "Doesn't Make the Shoebox Cut" - Slab:
I've always been looking for PC Improvements, but $$$ have been rate limiting
But thanks for two recent consignments - I've got a few bucks to spend!
This improvement is pretty obvious - Grade, color and clarity, boarder brightness and centering on the new 1965 Yastrzemski is inspiring...
I've recently moved 130'ish slabs that DEFINATELY do not align with directive 1 - Improve the collection and Directive 2 - decrease the slab count of the PC. and 70'ish slabs from my recently completed 1964 Stand Up Set (consigned)
The "offending" 65 Yaz is headed to an upcoming consignment - but I still have 200 or so slabs destine to decrease the slab count and increase the "disposable" income prior to moving some on my better cards (such as the replaced 65 Yastrzemski) that won't make the "shoebox" cut.
Letting go of the 64SU Set that I assembled was an easy decision once I decided to consolidate - It fills a shoebox buy itself.... I kept the Aaron 8.5 from my (at the time - #4 Ranked Registry Set) and consigned the set as a near set 76 of 77. I didn't have another Aaron to fill into the set. I replaced the Clemente 8.5 and Yastrzemski 8 with a Clemente "8" and a Yastrzemski "7" respectively from inventory in my personal collection
The Set was finally posted and sold as the #12th Ranked Set.
and .... I purchased this gem from the new owner when it was posted on EBAY - Sharp Green Corners....
I basically let go of 60 or so real nice high grade Stand Up commons and a Mantle and Mays that I wasn't really happy with and a couple HOF'ers that didn't align with my current collecting interests ...
The 64SU Mantle and Mays are on my White Whale WANTLIST should any examples catch my eye as I shop and spend my consolidation proceeds...
Sitting on about a few bucks so I can be real selective about the items I put in the PC - and I'm following collecting tactics of the awe-inspiring collection of my collecting hero - MONTE (mintonlypls). If you didn't know, I've always been fascinated by your collection and your postings describing the changes you've made to your PC.
I'll keep posting, both the additions AND improvement to my PC, here on the Community Forum.
Sorry for the wordy posting.
Steve Saldutti sjjs28@comcast.net Collector of Baseball Hall of Famer's and Stars, 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game and 1969 Topps Decals Registered Sets: 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game, 1969 Topps Decals
The best compliment is emulating a person. Thank you for the nice words. I agree with your strategy….quality over quantity. I wish you well on your pursuit.
Actually, they are the only ones that remain in my collection.
They others that were consigned can be found on EBAY as we speak - several have already sold...
Steve Saldutti sjjs28@comcast.net Collector of Baseball Hall of Famer's and Stars, 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game and 1969 Topps Decals Registered Sets: 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game, 1969 Topps Decals
I'm guessing the seller used the non-auto as a comp when pricing this card. I bought it before Bregman's injury. It has a very slight surface scuff, but it's not damaged in any way.
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1951 Wheaties..
Are those photographs on cardboard or paper? If paper…that’s even more impressive to remain in mint condition. Beautiful pickup…and POP 1s
Thanks, Monte.
Paper stock; pretty wild.
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
Couple packs I found at the Monroeville card show near Pittsburgh.
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)
Been slow on the purchase for me lately as I only have a few key cards I am looking for right now - an 86 Fleer Jordan centered in PSA 8/8.5, Brett rookie in 8/8.5 centered, 33 Ruth standing pose, and another 56 Mantle.
The 75 Ryan I own 5-6 of them but liked the half grade and got smoked last time it came up for sale, so pretty excited to get this example. I also picked this one up this evening for around $300 - better than paying $5-6k for a less centered PSA 8 so I can buy other cards 😉
Keith…
What grade is the Mantle/Aaron? Nice pickups…
World Series Batting Foes is my favorite all-time card.
My bad - Did not realize the grade was cut off
Nice card for the grade, Keith.
Finally found a perfectly centered 76 Munson!
ON ITS WAY TO NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658
I was out of collecting by the time inserts became a big deal (I was in high school and cards were not a priority, as was the case for most of us), but I've been a big fan of this set since I learned about it. I actually prefer the Frank Thomas, but Griffey inserts are becoming more and more expensive, and the Seattle skyline is pretty great. I'd been saving up eBay sales and had money socked away, so I decided to pull the trigger. My buddy told me now that I have the big one out of the way, I should build the entire set. Ha. We'll see.
Thanks for sharing. I was not familiar with these but now I want Cal and my old school Baltimore Harbor.
Got these back for the auto set:
Graded this for a Cleveland fan in my family.
Finally picked up a really nice 76 Schmidt...
ON ITS WAY TO NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658
Picked up these 2 recently for my 1994 Topps Gold Set .
The Smith is a Pop-1
My first 10/10 submission for a card/auto grade. I'm a lifelong Bears fan, and Mike Brown is one of my all-time favorite players. A guy that very well could have ended up in the Hall of Fame had he not had injury issues. He was the spirit of a nasty defense that included guys like Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, Charles "Peanut" Tillman, and Tommie Harris. His nickname was "Lil' Evil" and he sure laid some nasty hits on receivers that gave Bears fans flashbacks to the days of Doug Plank and Gary Fencik. I had been holding onto this card for years and after several times getting my hopes dashed from cancellations at previous shows, I was finally able to get him to sign his rookie card for me in March, which I immediately submitted to PSA for authentication and grading at the show. It just arrived back today.
I am always in the market for a nice pair. Found a nice Jumbo pair at a local show.
I was glad to pick up a manager days Sparky Anderson autographed card in high grade.
Picked up these Ryan’s on eBay last week
I think his 1980 is my favorite of his. Loved that photo.
For someone as iconic as he was the card companies really struggled to get him an iconic card photo.
I like the 80 also but 74 is my favorite
82 topps and 88 topps are really great photos of ryan for 80's cards.
those corners on the ryan are terrible. i would not have opened that pack with those bad corners.
Nice Rack...👍
This has been my white whale for 30 years. A 1976 Game used Brian Downing White Sox jersey.
Brian
That is so cool. It’s an iconic jersey from such an odd time. Plus, he was a cool player.
Was that the time frame…the White Sox wore shorts?
Awesome White Sox jersey! I can't believe MLB ever let that happen.
www.questfortherookiecup.com
I "re-completed" my 1953 Topps set. I had sold off most of the big cards during the Covid run up except for the Mantle and picked them back up over the last 9 months or so. The Mays was the last one I needed to complete it once again.
www.questfortherookiecup.com
Not the biggest card in the world, but getting harder & harder to get centered/high grade
Thank you. He was my favorite player growing up. I PC his game used items.
Brian
The seller gave me a discount plus > @steel75 said:
Best Notre Dame hoops player ever. His team beat UCLA when UCLA would rarely lose a game in the entire season plus he has the highest point total in a NCAA tournament game ever. You can watch that game vs Ohio U on YOUTUBE.
Was the man in Vanncouver’s unlikely run to the Stanley Cup finals eventually losing to the dynasty Islanders in 1982, and who now is an accomplished artist with his oil paintings featured in art galleries around the province of British Columbia.
Don't often find anything for my Killebrew set, but this one came today. I have never seen one with "16 fluid oz." on front.
A Banty Red card for my Sievers collection.
Received this today . Another shiny card from my 1994 Finest Refractor set . It's a PSA 9 but its a Top Pop .
Another one for my set. This is a tough one to find clean and centered. This one is clean and almost centered.
ON ITS WAY TO NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658
Very nice!! I have a raw one I back in the late 90’s. Certainly appreciated quite a bit!
Nic
Guides Authored - Graded Card Scanning Guide PDF | History of the PSA Label PDF
Sharing a May Purchase of one of my favorite players - Carl Yastrzemski.... And a little PC anecdote.
I've shared, thru various postings that I am in the process of consolidating my collection - so I can hand it to my son in a shoebox! New purchases ARE in-line with that directive, as long as it improves the collection and the "Slab Count" decreases (...or stays the same)
Here is the New Purchase:
Here is the "Doesn't Make the Shoebox Cut" - Slab:
I've always been looking for PC Improvements, but $$$ have been rate limiting
But thanks for two recent consignments - I've got a few bucks to spend!
This improvement is pretty obvious - Grade, color and clarity, boarder brightness and centering on the new 1965 Yastrzemski is inspiring...
I've recently moved 130'ish slabs that DEFINATELY do not align with directive 1 - Improve the collection and Directive 2 - decrease the slab count of the PC. and 70'ish slabs from my recently completed 1964 Stand Up Set (consigned)
The "offending" 65 Yaz is headed to an upcoming consignment - but I still have 200 or so slabs destine to decrease the slab count and increase the "disposable" income prior to moving some on my better cards (such as the replaced 65 Yastrzemski) that won't make the "shoebox" cut.
Letting go of the 64SU Set that I assembled was an easy decision once I decided to consolidate - It fills a shoebox buy itself.... I kept the Aaron 8.5 from my (at the time - #4 Ranked Registry Set) and consigned the set as a near set 76 of 77. I didn't have another Aaron to fill into the set. I replaced the Clemente 8.5 and Yastrzemski 8 with a Clemente "8" and a Yastrzemski "7" respectively from inventory in my personal collection
The Set was finally posted and sold as the #12th Ranked Set.
and .... I purchased this gem from the new owner when it was posted on EBAY - Sharp Green Corners....
I basically let go of 60 or so real nice high grade Stand Up commons and a Mantle and Mays that I wasn't really happy with and a couple HOF'ers that didn't align with my current collecting interests ...
The 64SU Mantle and Mays are on my White Whale WANTLIST should any examples catch my eye as I shop and spend my consolidation proceeds...
Sitting on about a few bucks so I can be real selective about the items I put in the PC - and I'm following collecting tactics of the awe-inspiring collection of my collecting hero - MONTE (mintonlypls). If you didn't know, I've always been fascinated by your collection and your postings describing the changes you've made to your PC.
I'll keep posting, both the additions AND improvement to my PC, here on the Community Forum.
Sorry for the wordy posting.
sjjs28@comcast.net
Collector of Baseball Hall of Famer's and Stars, 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game and 1969 Topps Decals
Registered Sets: 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game, 1969 Topps Decals
Words are cool. No need to apologize. Excellent add with the Yaz. Appreciate Yaz as well and that is a beauty.
Trying the shrink the collection and improving the quality of each card approach as well. Its fun.
Steve…
The best compliment is emulating a person. Thank you for the nice words. I agree with your strategy….quality over quantity. I wish you well on your pursuit.
Good move on the ‘65 Yaz, congrats!
3 more for the auto set:
those SUs are beautiful. Had to be hard parting with those.
Actually, they are the only ones that remain in my collection.
They others that were consigned can be found on EBAY as we speak - several have already sold...
sjjs28@comcast.net
Collector of Baseball Hall of Famer's and Stars, 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game and 1969 Topps Decals
Registered Sets: 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game, 1969 Topps Decals
I'm guessing the seller used the non-auto as a comp when pricing this card. I bought it before Bregman's injury. It has a very slight surface scuff, but it's not damaged in any way.
