Ruined cards, or cool art?

gecko109 · May 16, 2009 11:48AM

I have wanted to do this for awhile now. Wasnt able to get all 143 cards/stickers into the piece due to size limitations (custom frame that large would have cost about 200 bucks), so I deleted the allstar cards, stickers, and a few commons that nobody will ever miss. Managed to get 105 total cards into the frame. So did I just ruin a cool set of cards, or did I make a nice piece of artwork for my home office?

daddymc · May 16, 2009 11:51AM

I think it looks really cool. Was this a complete sheet prior?

Beck6 · May 16, 2009 11:52AM

Looks great! Really cool

gecko109 · May 16, 2009 11:54AM

<< <i>I think it looks really cool. Was this a complete sheet prior? >>

It was a complete set given to me by forum member AJW as a gift. An uncut sheet would certainly warrant the $200+ expense of getting a custom frame made!!!

MBMiller25 · May 16, 2009 11:57AM

I think its a great piece.

nightcrawler · May 16, 2009 11:59AM

Very nice, I'm going with cool art.

zep33 · May 16, 2009 12:02PM

that looks great!!!

Bottom9th · May 16, 2009 12:14PM

If you're happy with it that's all that matters. I think it looks awesome!

Allen · May 16, 2009 12:19PM

I might have added some border or a mat in the frame. Looks like you are happy and I am sure you had fun doing it.

storm888 · May 16, 2009 12:21PM

I like it!

bigwilli · May 16, 2009 1:19PM

I think it looks cool.

divecchia · May 16, 2009 2:00PM

I agree...It is a cool looking piece.

Well done...Donato

MULLINS5 · May 16, 2009 2:14PM

It looks really nice. I've been working on one like this of Mike Bossy with all of his regular issue cards, ill post pics when I am finished.

Patrick

BassPro77 · May 16, 2009 2:33PM

them are cool. i had 2 sets one time. back when the NBA went on strike, i lost interest and sold about 80% of them. still don't collect them.

nice set though

baseballfan · May 16, 2009 10:37PM

nice piece. did you glue them in place?

Barfvader · May 17, 2009 8:41AM

<< <i>nice piece. did you glue them in place? >>

I was wondering that myself (only because of the word ruined in the thread title). They do display very nicely though.

ajw · May 17, 2009 2:07PM

I think it looks great! While I have no idea how the cards are mounted, I can assure all of you that the cards were far from mint before they were framed, so there's really no worry, at least as far as I'm concerned. This is a set I've had for a long, long time, and somehow each of the cards got a nice ding on one corner. It's not really a ding, but more of a pressure mark. It's hard to explain, but I can't think of anything better for this set than to be displayed like this. The cards appear to be mint, but don't really have much value. So, why not enjoy them?!

Well done!

Drew

benderbroeth · May 17, 2009 3:28PM

this is one of my fave modern sets i am working on a psa-9 set right now...taing a break due to my cat..but what the heck i like her..

gecko109 · May 17, 2009 10:51PM

<< <i>nice piece. did you glue them in place? >>

I used "glue dots" (a double sided permanent adhesive) to place each card. This has no doubt "ruined" their value. However, as Drew pointed out, none of the cards would have graded too high anyway. I feel I will much better be able to enjoy these cards with them hanging on the wall of my home office rather then having them tucked away on a closet shelf. I get a big grin now each time I walk in and see all these great, vivid colors of my collecting youth up on display!

jeffcbay · May 17, 2009 10:56PM

Holy glue dots batman! Gives me shivers just thinking about it! Honestly, it is a cool looking piece, and it's worth the loss in value if you love it.

Ironmanfan · May 17, 2009 11:31PM

looks unfinished without some sort of a border

TZAHL · May 18, 2009 1:11AM

When (if) I ever get my house I'm going to do a display similair but keep the cards in binder pages when putting on the wall. May not look as clean but should keep them in good condition. Nice looking piece though!

OAKESY25 · May 18, 2009 1:34AM

couldn't you use like a rubber cement that would peal off without ruining the finish?? just a thought for anyone planning on trying it..

I like it though.. looks sharp

jswieton · May 18, 2009 3:40AM

I love it!! I would deffinetly add a border. It looks a little unfinished without it.

Nascar360 · May 19, 2009 11:36PM

I love it and it gives me an idea!

gecko109 · May 20, 2009 12:48AM

I think a border is a good suggestion. What color would look best though?

Ruined cards, or cool art?

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