Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
Back before I hit the breaks on PSA subs I had topped off several vintage subs with some of my own, including a bunch from my childhood PC. Didn't care one iota how they graded. Fond memories of pack pulling every one then shoving deep into boxes. The below ones took forever to return because a subber declared bankruptcy and jammed up the entire process. But hey at least they are back and that issue is done.
I'm sure many can relate when you sub something and have to tell others " the grades mean nothing- you don't understand"
I was not surprised on any of them , but one did come back with a surprise . I did not predict the half grade Butkus- I expected a 7- came back a 7.5 - which is a Pop 4 in that half grade . Rest were within grading range of my expectations ( I usually peg a 1 point range after listing all the issues, and all reached expected levels)
Love those and the story behind them. Nothing better than pulling cards from your childhood and getting them graded like that.
I will always be a fan of the 3-player league leader cards.
Just completing my 73 FB set. Had most of it for a while and getting the final handful now. Love that set though it has to be the most miscut, tilted and offset ever produced in the 70s.
This particular item that just popped is from in season and features two Hall of Famers, one of whom would have arguably the greatest hitting season in baseball history, touting their hot early season start:
In 1956, Yogi Berra would go on to hit 30, Mickey Mantle hit 52 and Hank Bauer hit 26 home runs.
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
I am focusing on lower end graded vintage that has decent eye appeal. The image on this one is pretty clean. I try to keep the cost well under $100 each. It makes the hobby interesting for me without having to kick out big bucks. I have a hard time buying at the current market levels for high grade cards.
@ndleo said:
I got this at the same show. The front presents very well, the back has glue residue. If a PSA 2 can have a "high end" look, I think this one is it.
Agree. That 2 would be welcome in my collection anytime.
Just back from SGC. This was a PSA 2 crackout. I believe I posted it here back in October 2024.
No issues with the PSA grade, but it was mounted crooked and loose in the PSA holder, in some type of clear sleeve. Thought it would fit better in an SGC holder. The grade bump was a nice surprise.
Picked up 3 really low pop cards for the HOF set. The guys who played in the 1920s have so few issues from their playing days you really have to turn to HOF sets to represent them.
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Got my February order today. All for the 61 auto set:
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
Back before I hit the breaks on PSA subs I had topped off several vintage subs with some of my own, including a bunch from my childhood PC. Didn't care one iota how they graded. Fond memories of pack pulling every one then shoving deep into boxes. The below ones took forever to return because a subber declared bankruptcy and jammed up the entire process. But hey at least they are back and that issue is done.
I'm sure many can relate when you sub something and have to tell others " the grades mean nothing- you don't understand"
I was not surprised on any of them , but one did come back with a surprise . I did not predict the half grade Butkus- I expected a 7- came back a 7.5 - which is a Pop 4 in that half grade . Rest were within grading range of my expectations ( I usually peg a 1 point range after listing all the issues, and all reached expected levels)
Love those and the story behind them. Nothing better than pulling cards from your childhood and getting them graded like that.
I will always be a fan of the 3-player league leader cards.
Just completing my 73 FB set. Had most of it for a while and getting the final handful now. Love that set though it has to be the most miscut, tilted and offset ever produced in the 70s.
Love the Piccolo!
A few more trickled in today . I got some 1994 shiny stuff . All are PSA 9 but all are top-pops .
This particular item that just popped is from in season and features two Hall of Famers, one of whom would have arguably the greatest hitting season in baseball history, touting their hot early season start:
In 1956, Yogi Berra would go on to hit 30, Mickey Mantle hit 52 and Hank Bauer hit 26 home runs.
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
I am focusing on lower end graded vintage that has decent eye appeal. The image on this one is pretty clean. I try to keep the cost well under $100 each. It makes the hobby interesting for me without having to kick out big bucks. I have a hard time buying at the current market levels for high grade cards.
I got this at the same show. The front presents very well, the back has glue residue. If a PSA 2 can have a "high end" look, I think this one is it.
More shiny stuff.......
Agree. That 2 would be welcome in my collection anytime.
A few upgrades for my '54 set
Just back from SGC. This was a PSA 2 crackout. I believe I posted it here back in October 2024.
No issues with the PSA grade, but it was mounted crooked and loose in the PSA holder, in some type of clear sleeve. Thought it would fit better in an SGC holder. The grade bump was a nice surprise.
Ashburn was one of the first cards I owned as a kid. Thought the colors on this card were really cool.
Bought a 1990 Score factory set.
Dot on his arm is not on card.
Picked up 3 really low pop cards for the HOF set. The guys who played in the 1920s have so few issues from their playing days you really have to turn to HOF sets to represent them.
