The official Vintage Golf Card Thread

gstarling · May 10, 2006 12:47AM

stupid double post, sorry

Golfcollector · May 10, 2006 8:24AM

I have a number of ungraded complete sets right now. Did you get the most recent SMR magazine. I have a small golf article in there that I sent in to try and get published some time back, and they did! It covers some of the tougher pre war sets with a real brief overview.

The best way to pick up cards is quite honestly through some of the other collectors on this message board and the PSA registries, eBay, or overseas auction houses. You don't see many items in the US auction houses, at least not yet.

Let me know if you have any questions, as many here will tell you, I am always excited to discuss golf cards!

TWINRON · May 10, 2006 11:33AM

Dave, Didn't someone say that the 1927 Churchmans small set was the Holy Grail of golf cards comparable to the 1952 Topps Baseball set???, Ron

Golfcollector · May 10, 2006 12:08PM

Yes that someone would be me, of course my set registry write up was well before I ever owned a nice set of COPES. Guess I better go change that. Thanks for the sublte reminder Ron. Hope to see you at the National.

TWINRON · May 10, 2006 12:22PM

Dave , If that's the case, let's call the COPEs set "The Holy Grail", and we can call the 1927 Chuchmans set "The Unholy Grail". Ron

Golfcollector · May 10, 2006 12:47PM

Yes but I still love the 27 small set. It is a beauty, and yours is nicer than mine!!!! Wonder who bought the one off the Mastro Auction???? I bid earlier, but it got outta my price range.

gstarling · May 10, 2006 11:51PM

Could you send me an email gstarling @ gmail . com with any 31 large that may be for sell and/or help advice. I'd hate to clutter your thread with useless newbie stuff like what are the overseas auction houses, typical prices, etc. thanks again.

Golfcollector · May 28, 2006 11:51AM

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Here are some recent results from the 5 day $13 special.

1 1928 WA&AC CHURCHMAN # 31 GENE SARAZEN MEN OF THE MOMENT-SMALL PSA 8

2 1928 J. MILLHOFF & CO. # 5 HARRY VARDON FAMOUS GOLFERS PSA 8

3 1926 LAMBERT & BUTLER # 2 R.T. JONES WHO'S WHO IN SPORT (1926) PSA 7

4 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. # 21 H.G. HUTCHINSON COPE'S GOLFERS PSA 7

5 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. # 8 A.J. BALFOUR COPE'S GOLFERS PSA 6

6 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. #2 TOM MORRIS COPE'S GOLFERS PSA 6MK

7 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. # 22 J.H. TAYLOR COPE'S GOLFERS PSA 7

8 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. #24 HAROLD HILTON COPE'S GOLFERS PSA 7

9 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. # 25 J. BALL COPE'S GOLFERS PSA 6

10 1914 MARSUMA CO. #38 W.J. TRAVIS PSA 5

11 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. #49 LORD S. DARLING COPE'S GOLFERS PSA 6

12 1901 OGDEN'S LTD. J.L. LOW GUINEA GOLD GOLF-I BASE PSA 7

13 1902 OGDEN'S LTD. TABS #F351 J. BALL GENERAL INTEREST-SERIES F PSA 5

14 1902 OGDEN'S LTD. TABS J. MORRIS SPORTSMEN-GOLF PSA 5

15 1902 OGDEN'S LTD. #170 L.REA/D.O'SULLIVAN GUINEA GOLD NEW SERIES-B PSA6

16 1901 OGDENS LTD. #475 J.H. TAYLOR GUINEA GOLD-C BASE PSA 7

17 1901 OGDEN'S LTD. #476 HARRY VARDON GUINEA GOLD-C BASE PSA 7

18 1901 OGDENS LTD. #477 J. BALL GUINEA GOLD-C BASE PSA 7

19 1901 OGDENS LTD. #479 J. BRAID GUINEA GOLD-C BASE PSA 7

Not bad for a bunch of 1900 and 1901's! I have 71 More 1900 Copes at PSA right now. A few should be in this type of high grade range, a lot will be in the PSA 4-5 type of range hopefully. If I am fortunate I will be able to upgrade a few more cards in my 1900 Copes set.

Dave

Bosox1976 · May 28, 2006 12:54PM

Nice run Dave.

Golfcollector · May 28, 2006 12:55PM

Thanks! I hope to show off some scans soon. Too bad the Tom Morris had a qualifier.

bsocha · June 4, 2006 7:10AM

I'm selling off my 1931 Churchman Prominent Golfers set. There are some fantastic cards in the set including several 1/1 PSA 8's. The listings can be found
By Clicking Here. Thanks for looking.

Golfcollector · June 5, 2006 1:29PM

Just received these grades on 71 more 1900 Copes. I will be able to upgrade 6 cards in my set and finally upgrade the pesky #9 Andrew Lang card from a PSA 2. It also means I will have a complete 2nd graded Copes set to sell to some lucky person. Hope to see others post some recent grades here soon. It has been slow on this board for quite awhile! Enjoy!

1 31672596 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 1 A SHORT PUTT COPE'S GOLFERS 4
2 31672597 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 2 TOM MORRIS COPE'S GOLFERS 5
2 31672598 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 2 TOM MORRIS COPE'S GOLFERS 6
3 31672599 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 3 KEEP YOUR EYE ON... COPE'S GOLFERS 7
3 31672600 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 3 KEEP YOUR EYE ON... COPE'S GOLFERS 6
4 31672601 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 4 SANDY SMITH COPE'S GOLFERS 7
4 31672602 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 4 SANDY SMITH COPE'S GOLFERS 5
5 31672603 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 5 AN ENTHUSIAST COPE'S GOLFERS 3
6 31672604 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 6 A DRIVE COPE'S GOLFERS 5
6 31672605 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 6 A DRIVE COPE'S GOLFERS 6
7 31672606 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 7 MISSED THE GLOBE COPE'S GOLFERS 6
8 31672607 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 8 A.J. BALFOUR COPE'S GOLFERS 5
9 31672608 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 9 ANDREW LANG COPE'S GOLFERS 6
10 31672609 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 10 A BAD LIE COPE'S GOLFERS 6
11 31672610 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 11 OLD SCHOOL COPE'S GOLFERS 5
11 31672611 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 11 OLD SCHOOL COPE'S GOLFERS 6
12 31672612 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 12 ALLAN ROBERTSON COPE'S GOLFERS 5
13 31672613 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 12 ALLAN ROBERTSON COPE'S GOLFERS 6
13 31672614 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 13 MR. CRAWFORD COPE'S GOLFERS 6
14 31672615 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 14 FIERY MUSSELBURGH COPE'S GOLFERS 6
15 31672616 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 15 A STYMIE COPE'S GOLFERS 5
16 31672617 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 16 AN ANXIOUS MOMENT COPE'S GOLFERS 5
16 31672618 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 16 AN ANXIOUS MOMENT COPE'S GOLFERS 7
17 31672619 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 17 THE TEE SHOT COPE'S GOLFERS 6
18 31672620 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 26 TOM MORRIS, JNR. COPE'S GOLFERS 5
19 31672621 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 27 J.E. LAIDLAY COPE'S GOLFERS 5
20 31672622 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 28 PROFESSOR TAIT COPE'S GOLFERS 5
21 31672623 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 29 THE "MASHIE" COPE'S GOLFERS 6
21 31672624 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 29 THE "MASHIE" COPE'S GOLFERS 7
22 31672625 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 30 NEW WOMAN COPE'S GOLFERS 6
22 31672626 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 30 NEW WOMAN COPE'S GOLFERS 7
23 31672627 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 31 THE DUFFER COPE'S GOLFERS 5
23 31672628 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 31 THE DUFFER COPE'S GOLFERS 7
24 31672629 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 32 LADY MARGARET SCOTT COPE'S GOLFERS 6
24 31672630 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 32 LADY MARGARET SCOTT COPE'S GOLFERS 6
25 31672631 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 33 MacFOOZLE COPE'S GOLFERS 6
26 31672632 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 34 DORMY COPE'S GOLFERS 5
26 31672633 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 34 DORMY COPE'S GOLFERS 7
27 31672634 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 35 A NOVICE COPE'S GOLFERS 7
27 31672635 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 35 A NOVICE COPE'S GOLFERS 7
28 31672636 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 36 THE MYSTERY OF... COPE'S GOLFERS 6
29 31672637 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 37 A LONG PUTT COPE'S GOLFERS 6
30 31672638 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 38 JOHN TAYLOR COPE'S GOLFERS 6
31 31672639 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 39 AGRICULTURE COPE'S GOLFERS 6
31 31672640 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 39 AGRICULTURE COPE'S GOLFERS 5MK
32 31672641 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 40 THE GRACES OF GOLF COPE'S GOLFERS 6
33 31672642 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 41 THE BRASSEY COPE'S GOLFERS 6
34 31672643 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 42 THE PARISH MINISTER COPE'S GOLFERS 6
35 31672644 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 43 FORE-WAR CRY... COPE'S GOLFERS 6
36 31672645 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 44 THE PARSON COPE'S GOLFERS 6
36 31672646 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 44 THE PARSON COPE'S GOLFERS 2
37 31672647 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 45 ELEGANCIES OF GOLF COPE'S GOLFERS 4
38 31672648 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 46 ALEX HERD COPE'S GOLFERS 3
38 31672649 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 46 ALEX HERD COPE'S GOLFERS 4
39 31672650 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 47 DUFFERS YET COPE'S GOLFERS 5
39 31672651 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 47 DUFFERS YET COPE'S GOLFERS 5
40 31672652 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 48 A LONG SPOON COPE'S GOLFERS 6
40 31672653 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 48 A LONG SPOON COPE'S GOLFERS 6
41 31672654 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 49 LORD S. DARLING COPE'S GOLFERS 6
41 31672655 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 49 LORD S. DARLING COPE'S GOLFERS 5
42 31672656 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 50 LOST BALL COPE'S GOLFERS 5
42 31672657 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 50 LOST BALL COPE'S GOLFERS 6
43 31672658 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 18 DELIGHTS OF A... COPE'S GOLFERS 5
44 31672659 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 19 CHARLES I. COPE'S GOLFERS 5
45 31672660 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 20 F.G. TAIT COPE'S GOLFERS 6
46 31672661 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 21 H.G. HUTCHINSON COPE'S GOLFERS 6
46 31672662 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 21 H.G. HUTCHINSON COPE'S GOLFERS 7
47 31672663 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 22 J.H. TAYLOR COPE'S GOLFERS 5
48 31672664 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 23 A DUFFER'S STROKE COPE'S GOLFERS 5
49 31672665 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 24 HAROLD HILTON COPE'S GOLFERS 5
50 31672666 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 25 J. BALL COPE'S GOLFERS 5

gseaman25 · June 6, 2006 10:34PM

anybody out there want to get me started on a 1927 Churchman Small set??

Golfcollector · June 7, 2006 8:28AM

I don't have any extras now, but I usually come up with some. Are you looking for any other graded golf items?

Golfcollector · June 11, 2006 10:22AM

The gentleman who has one of the most impressive Bobby Jones collections you will ever want to see asked me to post this on his behalf. Please contact him if interested.

Thanks!

I have a completely ungraded 1927 Churchman small golf set (50 cards) that I will be offering for sale. If interested please email me at mcdobrynio@yahoo.com. I was planning to have PSA grade some cards and then list on eBay. For the right offer I will sell the set raw to any of the collectors here that are interested so please make me your best offer. 11 of the cards in my opinion have legitimate shots at a PSA 8 grade and maybe some others but I prefer to be conservative. The potential 8s are #5, 6, 12, 18, 20, 23, 25, 36, 37, 39, and 42. The balance of the set is EX, EX-MT and NM so call it an EX-MT set on average. #27 is VG-EX (small crease) and #28 is EX-MT. #13 (solid and a maybe), 14 (solid), 33 (solid and a maybe), 45, 47 and 50 are NMs. #46 has pen marks. #1 is EX-MT. Many thanks, Mike

Golfcollector · June 19, 2006 8:33AM

Hey all

Sorry to spam some auctions, but I listed a few cards with this upcoming auction site.

www.greenjacketauctions.com

It is strictly golf stuff so I thought I would give it a try. They do have some other golf cards as well. With some churchmans and copes.

That's my Morris PSa 6 mk and Jones and vardon cards all in the same group. The people running the auctions said they would be advertising in an upcoming SMR. Hope to see it happen. Anyway....

Just a heads up....thanks for looking.

Golfcollector · October 1, 2006 11:18AM

Well No activity from the golf gang for awhile so thought I would list a post.

Listed a bunch of 1900 graded Copes tonight, only 3 sold. The Old Tom Morris in PSA 5 did bring over $1100 however. That is about 2X SMR in PSA 5

262Runner · October 24, 2006 6:04AM

Visiting my parents house this last weekend, the topic of collectables came up, it often does when I am around. After a while, my Mom came out from my old room (25 years ago) and handed me the four At&T Gallery passes from 1996 & 1999. The first two have very easy to read signatures, Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson & Fred Couples.

The second is when I need some help. I think the red 1996 Pass is Fuzzy Zeoller but have no idea who the purple 1999 pass my be.

Still, what a great thing to have after 7 and 10 years.

262

californiacards3 · October 24, 2006 8:50AM

californiacards3 · October 24, 2006 8:51AM

californiacards3 · October 24, 2006 9:04AM

As for the autographs. I have an extensive collection and matched these with mine

The February 4, 1999 autographs are Phil Mickelson adn Fred Couples

I am almost positive the 1996 badge is Paul Azinger

I will work on getting the 1999 pass done as well - I am almost positive it is Kevin Sutherland. I have a US open poster with his signature. Kevin Sutherland is notorious for his bad signature.

Hope this helps

262Runner · October 24, 2006 9:41AM

California,

Thanks for the information. That makes sense about the Azinger... And I agree, that could be Sutherland, but I have nothing to compare it to.

262

Golfcollector · January 21, 2007 4:46AM

Not much activity on here, although a lot has happened on ebay and elsewhere recently

PSa 9 1927 TOm Morris and Bobby Jones have surfaced
PSA 6 Old Tom Morris 1900 Copes sold for almost $2000
Many many complete raw sets showing up on ebay

Anyone else come across any new material out there?

mealeworm · January 21, 2007 9:04AM

I was thinking about starting a small golf set. Any thoughts on what to start??? I would want something that presents well in mid-grade without breaking the bank. Anyone dumping a partial or raw set???

Dave

262Runner · February 3, 2007 9:30AM

I have been entertaining the thought of selling my 1981 & 1982 Donruss golf sets. I have contacted green jacket auctions, but not sure if that's the way to go. I do not have to sell, just ready to move on to something new. The money wouldn't hurt the family budget either.

1981 Set
the 1981 set is ranked 3rd on the registry with a GPA of 9.88, Current SMR is $6,657

1982 Set
the 1982 set is ranked 2nd on the registry with a GPA of 9.59, current SMR is $6,997 - This set is highlighted by the Couples RC in PSA 10, 1 of only 2 on the pop report. My guess is that card alone should sell for over $1,500

Any thoughts on selling these sets? Is this a good time? Is Green Jacket Auctions a good way to go?

You can find my sets on the registry under the name 262 Runner

Dave

aro13 · February 3, 2007 12:16PM

There is plenty of golf material at this site - http://www.oldjudge.com/sale_page/

Golfcollector · February 3, 2007 11:05PM

Yes, Lew has some nice golf stuff.
I would recommend the Green Jacket site. They have another auction coming up for Masters week. I consigned a couple of lots the last auction and I though they did pretty well.

gstarling · February 4, 2007 1:11AM

I'm really having trouble completing my 1927 set in PSA 7. Haven't seen a lot of 27 graded or nice raw in a while.

gstarling · February 4, 2007 3:04AM

spoke too soon. vardonfan posted quite a few 7s and some other nicely graded 1927 Churchman on eBay just about an hour ago. 3 I need for my all PSA 7 set which is really nice to see. If I'm able to pick these up, I'll only need 3 more to complete the set in all 7s.

Golfcollector · February 10, 2007 12:27PM

For those who haven't looked on ebay.....Vardonfan has some great cards he is selling and they are fetching some handsome prices (Damn I missed out on some Millhoff 8's I needed)

Plus Brian is a great guy, so be sure to check him out and bid on some of those PSA graded cards (just make sure I'm not the high bidder)

gstarling · February 11, 2007 9:59AM

yeah, Brian is awesome to deal with. The cards he listed will allow me to nearly complete my 1927 set in all PSA 7. I'll just need to add the Leach that is currently out there, and he told me, he's going to put the Havers I need up sometime today.

If I'm able to win those, I'll just need "The Grip" #45 in PSA 7 to finish my set. If anyone comes across one or has an extra, please let me know. gstarling (at) gmail (dot) com

californiacards3 · February 27, 2007 7:55AM

Hello fellows. Have been lurking for a long time have helped a few out see post in thread on October 24, 2007. My name is Barry Wilson and I am a golf collector and have a ranked set Barry's find in both 1982 and 1981 Donruss only a few cards short in the 1982 Donruss. See below for want list. I have done business with Kip Ingle and Bob Zajac and they know me well. I have the following to sell or trade and my 1982 donruss need list is listed below the sale and trade list. I am also interested in the older golf sets but have a few other collecting goals first. I am so glad to see so many golf collectors. At National this year there was only Kip Ingle, and I did not get to meet Dave Johnson who I understand is the Jim Crandall of the golf set. Please take a look:

SALE OR TRADE
Cards Register # Year Card Co Card # Player Type Grade Pop Pop Higher
1 40491449 1981 DONRUSS GOLF 7 GEORGE BURNS N/A 10
2 40491454 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 3 TOM WATSON N/A 8
3 31658547 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 9 CURTIS STRANGE N/A 8
4 90618312 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 17 TOM WEISKOPF N/A 8
5 40491455 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 18 GIL MORGAN N/A 8
6 40491457 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 19 FUZZY ZOELLER N/A 8
7 90618323 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 28 PETER OOSTERHUIS N/A 10 2 0
8 09106840 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 29 RON STRECK N/A 9 22 4
9 90618315 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 37 GEORGE BURNS N/A 8
10 31418316 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 38 JIM COLBERT N/A 9 17 5
11 31400441 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 39 TOMMY VALENTINE N/A 8
12 90618318 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 42 DAN POHL N/A 7
13 31511307 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 43 CALVIN PEETE N/A 9 10 2
14 90618320 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 47 DAN HALLDORSON N/A 8
15 40491462 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 58 ROGER MALTBIE N/A 8
16 40491465 1982 DONRUSS GOLF 60 VANCE HEAFNER N/A 8
17 30971720 1990 PGA TOUR PRO SET 20 PAYNE STEWART N/A 9
18 30971721 1990 PGA TOUR PRO SET 20 PAYNE STEWART N/A 9
19 30971722 1990 PGA TOUR PRO SET 20 PAYNE STEWART N/A 9
20 10857092 1990 PGA TOUR PRO SET 93 JACK NICKLAUS N/A 9
21 40491463 1992 PGA TOUR PRO SET E6 VIJAY SINGH 10
22 90376650 1992 PGA TOUR PRO SET E6 VIJAY SINGH 9
23 90385532 1998 CHAMPIONS OF GOLF TIGER WOODS 8
24 107055279 1998 CHAMPIONS OF GOLF TIGER WOODS 8
25 01605236 1998 CHAMPIONS OF GOLF TIGER WOODS 7
26 4570374 1992 PGA TOUR PRO SET E6 VIJAY SINGH 8
27 1982 DONRUSS GOLF PETER OOSTERHUIS 10

I also have three unopened Champions of Golf Boxes (gold box) for sale

STILL LOOKING FOR THESE IN 1982 DONRUSS GOLF

Checklist need a 9 for upgrade

Nelson either 8 or 9

Renner either 8 or 9

Simons either 8 or 9

Murphy need a 9 for upgrade

Conner either 8 or 9

Powers either 8 or 9

Couples I have a 8.5 beckets

Pooley need a 9 for an upgrade

Golfcollector · February 27, 2007 9:21AM

Barry,

Thanks for the high praise! I can't say I have ever been referred to in that realm before. (I actually would love to know who gave me the JC of golf monniker...and shake their hand!)

While my collection is pretty extensive, I could name a few who have more than I do in terms of quality and quantity, but I also know a few of them do not want to be too well known.

I don't have much in terms of the Donruss cards, I have tried to stay with the earlier sets, although it appears as the number of donruss graded cards increases, the prices are getting to be a bit more reasonable, especially on any 10's

Let us know what older sets you may have an interest in, also, be sure to check out greenjacketauctions.com (and no I am not a paid spokesman) They are a newer auction site featuring just golf stuff. I sold a couple cards through them last time and am looking to consign a few more items for their auction running during masters week.

Welcome (officially) and I AM planning on going to the national in Cleveland this year, so maybe we can meet there!

Dave

262Runner · February 27, 2007 12:07PM

Barry, I have the following cards you need:

1982 Donruss
#10 Nelson in 8 or 9
#51 Conner in 8 or 9
#52 Powers in 9
#53 Couples in 8
#57 Pooley in 9

From your list I can use the following:

1982 Donruss
#28 Oosterhuis 10
#43 Peete 10

I am up for trading or straight purchase, whatever you prefer. My email is dlarson1966@sbcglobal.net

262

gstarling · March 1, 2007 4:33AM

email me what you're looking for price wise for the:
1998 CHAMPIONS OF GOLF TIGER WOODS 8 and also the boxes.
gstarling@gmail.com

scooter729 · March 6, 2007 10:21PM

Hi guys,

Just wanted to drop a quick note on here, since I just noticed the thread. I'm new to golf but have been doing vintage (pre-WWI) baseball forever. I picked up a bunch of the Ogdens Guinea Golds which vardonfan was selling on ebay last month, and have been on the watch for any additional ones of these cards to pop up. If anyone is interested in selling any or aware of anyone else who is, please shoot me a PM and let me know!

Otherwise, hello to my new fellow golf collectors and hope we'll be chatting in the future....
Scott

bjegolf · March 7, 2007 6:41AM

Hello,

I am new to vintage golf collecting (have been collecting vintage baseball) and I was very happy to find this thread.

I picked up my first two cards recently on eBay... both 1928 Millhoff - one of them Bobby Jones (from the auctions by vardonfan). I just followed that up with a raw 1926 Lambert Bobby Jones (didn't receive it yet).

I would like to work on completing the 1928 Millhoff set for now (in PSA 7ish)... if anyone has advice, good sites, good dealers, maybe info on card shows that are good for vintage golf, or anything to sell or trade.... really any info for a newbie like me - it would be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Joe

Golfcollector · March 7, 2007 10:06AM

Scott and Joe

Drop me an email at sjohnson22@neb.rr.com

I am sure I can help with some of your specific questions.

Dave

XanaduNow · March 7, 2007 11:31AM

<< <i>I was thinking about starting a small golf set. Any thoughts on what to start??? I would want something that presents well in mid-grade without breaking the bank. Anyone dumping a partial or raw set???

Dave >>

Dave,

I started a 1930 Wills Famous Golfers set. It's a beautiful set and get be had for relatively cheap considering the age of the cards. The main pro and the main con to the set is that it doesn't have a Bobby Jones card. This is great because that card would be a coin killer but it's bad because, well, it's Bobby Jones.

Arthur

bjegolf · March 7, 2007 10:27PM

sorry for the double post - I didn't see it show up the first time.

(still learning here)

message in next post.

bjegolf · March 7, 2007 11:15PM

Dave,

I sent an email off to you - thank you.

Sometimes my mail gets thrown in people's junk mail folder... so if you don't see it - please check there.

If you didn't receive it - just let me know. Here is my email address: joe@internetville.com

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Joe

JW · March 8, 2007 1:26AM

Joe and Scott,

Hello. I have a few extra cards for the sets that you mentioned:

1901 Ogden Balfour PSA 5
1901 Ogden Hutchinson PSA 6
1901 Ogden Hutchings PSA 6
1901 Ogden Tait PSA 6

1928 Millhoff 03 Holderness PSA 7
1928 Millhoff 10 Sweetser PSA 6
1928 Millhoff 12 Guedalla PSA 8
1928 Millhoff 19 Chambers PSA 6
1928 Millhoff 24 Armour PSA 7

I also have several other vintage golf cards for sale or trade, these are just my extra's from these two sets that you each mentioned. Send me an email if you are interested in any of these cards or if I can help with anything else. Good luck with your sets.
Thanks,
Jason

wilkins2345@yahoo.com

Golfcollector · March 8, 2007 12:13PM

Wow a Jason sighting!

Jason is a great guy and very fair in his dealings. Please DO contact him as he usually has a good inventory of cards and (much like me) is always looking for something new as well!

Golfcollector · March 11, 2007 3:36AM

All I can say is WOW. at best a PSA 6...nice raw card but suprised at the high bidding (what the heck is the reserve)

Jeesh 27 churchman Jones

gstarling · March 11, 2007 6:23AM

agree on the 6, could even be a 5. good to see the 27s getting some action though.

JW · March 11, 2007 6:30AM

Dave,
Hello and thanks for the kind words. I too wonder what the reserve is on that card Jones card. It does look like a solid PSA 6, with a chance at a PSA 7 (if you get the right grader on the right day). These cards just continue to go up in value, which is a good thing if I am selling and bad thing if I am buying.
Later,
Jason

bjegolf · March 11, 2007 7:44AM

Jason,

The jump in prices is not such a good thing for me.... I am just getting started here!

Thanks again to everyone on this thread who reached out to me via email.

I am learning and enjoying every bit of this so far.

Regards,
Joe

Vintagegolfcards · March 11, 2007 6:00PM

Hi Dave,

It appears that Mike thinks the card has a good shoot at a PSA 7? Interesting.

I wasn't able to get my old name transfered to my "new" address so I decided to finally create a new one.

I've been hoping for some new grades to be posted but nada.

These go back to October, but they are the last vintage golf grades for me:

PSA Order Status for Submission # 601100

LINE # CERT # CARD CARD CO. CARD # CARD NAME VARIETY GRADE
1 04521312 1928 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 3 ARCHIE COMPSTON FAMOUS GOLFERS SER.OF 12 7
2 04521313 1928 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 1 JAMES BARNES FAMOUS GOLFERS SER.OF 12 6
3 04521314 1928 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 2 AUBREY BOOMER FAMOUS GOLFERS SER.OF 12 7
4 04521315 1928 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 4 GEORGE GADD FAMOUS GOLFERS SER.OF 12 7
5 04521316 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 18 DELIGHTS OF A... COPE'S GOLFERS 6
6 04521317 1900 COPE BROS. & CO. 34 DORMY COPE'S GOLFERS 6
7 04521318 1914 MARSUMA CO. 28 J.H. TAYLOR N/A 6
8 04521319 1914 MARSUMA CO. 26 J.H. TAYLOR N/A Not Holdered, Miscut
9 04521320 1914 MARSUMA CO. 38 W.J. TRAVIS N/A 6
10 04521321 1914 MARSUMA CO. 23 H.H. HILTON N/A 6
11 04521322 1914 MARSUMA CO. 10 JAMES BRAID N/A 7
12 04521323 1914 MARSUMA CO. 5 JAMES BRAID N/A 6
13 04521324 1914 MARSUMA CO. 50 H.H. HILTON N/A 8
14 04521325 1914 MARSUMA CO. 49 W.J. TRAVIS N/A 8
15 04521326 1914 MARSUMA CO. 12 JAMES BRAID N/A 7
16 04521327 1914 MARSUMA CO. 50 H.H. HILTON N/A 6
17 04521328 1914 MARSUMA CO. 11 JAMES BRAID N/A 6
18 04521329 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 20 ALEXANDER HERD FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 7
19 04521330 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 15 ROBERT HARRIS FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
20 04521331 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 12 GEORGE GADD FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
21 04521332 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 19 ALEXANDER HERD FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
22 04521333 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 18 ALEXANDER HERD FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
23 04521334 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 17 ARTHUR HAVERS FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
24 04521335 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 30 ARNAUD MASSY FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
25 04521336 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 29 FRED LEACH FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
26 04521337 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 26 HERBERT C. JOLLY FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 7
27 04521338 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 24 WILLIAM HUNTER FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
28 04521339 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 42 J.H. TAYLOR FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 7
29 04521340 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 41 J.H. TAYLOR FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
30 04521341 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 49 ROGER H. WETHERED FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 7
31 04521342 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 48 ROGER H. WETHERED FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
32 04521343 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 34 EDWARD RAY FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
33 04521344 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 39 JESS SWEETSER FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
34 04521345 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 45 HARRY VARDON FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
35 04521346 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 35 EDWARD RAY FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
36 04521347 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 32 ABE MITCHELL FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
37 04521348 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 36 FREDRICK ROBSON FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
38 04521349 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 31 ABE MITCHELL FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
39 04521350 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 27 R.T. JONES FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 6
40 04521351 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 28 R.T. JONES FAMOUS GOLFERS-SMALL 8
41 04521352 1927 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 4 WALTER HAGEN FAMOUS GOLFERS SER.OF 12 5
42 04521353 1931 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 4 T.A. BOURN PROMINENT GOLFERS-SMALL 7
43 04521354 1931 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 8 ARCHIE COMPSTON PROMINENT GOLFERS-SMALL 6
44 04521355 1931 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 29 ABE MITCHELL PROMINENT GOLFERS-SMALL 6
45 04521356 1931 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 1 PERCY ALLISS PROMINENT GOLFERS-SMALL 6
46 04521357 1931 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 13 J. FARRELL PROMINENT GOLFERS-SMALL 5
47 04521358 1931 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 6 W. CAMPBELL PROMINENT GOLFERS-SMALL 6
48 04521359 1931 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 12 GEORGE VON ELM PROMINENT GOLFERS-SMALL 6
49 04521360 1931 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 38 J.A. STOUT PROMINENT GOLFERS-SMALL 8
50 04521361 1931 WA&AC CHURCHMAN 3 AUBREY BOOMER PROMINENT GOLFERS-SMALL 7

Date Received: 10/02/2006
Date of Grades Posted: 10/09/2006
Date Shipped: 10/09/2006

The two PSA 8 1914 Marsumas are both solid 8s. By far the best Marsumas I've run across.

It's good to see the old thread active again.

Regards,
Peter

bjegolf · March 13, 2007 4:10AM

Okay... my second Bobby Jones.

It has pretty nice corners, except for the bottom-right that has a little of the surface issues (looks sharp/but surface enamel loss)

What do you think? A 5?

gstarling · March 15, 2007 3:19PM

I'd say easy 5 maybe a 6.

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