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TomTim
TomTim Posts: 152 ✭✭✭
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I'm pretty private about my collecting habits, so I don't run across many collections. But a friend of my wife called the other day and said she needed to get rid of her deceased husband's baseball stuff. He was 84 when he died and was a former scout with the Royals. We drove over today and bought the whole kit and kaboodle. Guess what was in it....

Pictures to follow when I get home.
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  • Bunker
    Bunker Posts: 3,926 ✭
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    Either some great T206's or 88 Topps
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  • YogiBerraFan
    YogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭
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    1952 Topps
  • Downtown1974
    Downtown1974 Posts: 7,189 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Something tells me we are in for a treat tonight. Cant wait for the scans.
  • mlbfan2
    mlbfan2 Posts: 3,115 ✭✭✭
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    A '52 Mantle?
  • Probstein123
    Probstein123 Posts: 1,281 ✭
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    hi TomTim , I want whatever you don't want !!
    try me at 973 594 8222
    Rick Probstein
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  • Toro
    Toro Posts: 1,515
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    George Brett Game used jersey?
  • benderbroeth
    benderbroeth Posts: 1,699 ✭✭
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    cards..hope i am right
    my t-205's


    looking for low grade t205's psa 1-2
  • JustinsShoebox
    JustinsShoebox Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭
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    Oh boy oh boy, can't wait to see this one!

    Justin
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  • Dialj
    Dialj Posts: 1,636 ✭✭
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    Oh boy oh boy, can't wait to see this one!

    I've got the popcorn and drink ready!!!!!
    "A full mind is an empty bat." Ty Cobb

    Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
  • handyman
    handyman Posts: 5,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    YOu bought george brett?
  • tyweb1
    tyweb1 Posts: 528 ✭✭
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    and Kevin Seitzer too?
    Link to my #1 Ron Santo Master Set
  • miconelegacy
    miconelegacy Posts: 3,052 ✭
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    The suspense. I love stories like this...

    52 Topps set?
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  • Big80s
    Big80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
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    A vat of Pine Tar?
    Let's Rip It: PackGeek.com
    Jeff
  • georgebailey2
    georgebailey2 Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭
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    ...stuff...

    Implies more memoribilia than cards.

    I can definitely see some original scouting reports (read: George Brett), perhaps even some copies of signing sheets/contracts.

    Team signed and individually inscribed baseballs

    World Series rings.

    World Series Trophy.

    Some uniforms.

  • MeteoriteGuy
    MeteoriteGuy Posts: 7,140 ✭✭
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    Dick Howser's Old Spice collection?
    Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards.
    Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
  • Big80s
    Big80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
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    Bo Jackson's hip? Maybe Tom Gordon's career?
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    Jeff
  • Bigjohn69
    Bigjohn69 Posts: 737
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    a big ole rock hard mans petrified falace you tease hurry up,,,,, image
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  • cpamike
    cpamike Posts: 5,580 ✭✭✭
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    Don't worry, I've got the popcorn covered. image

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    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • cpamike
    cpamike Posts: 5,580 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>Maybe Tom Gordon's career? >>



    I was thinking his 12-6 curveball. image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • Brick
    Brick Posts: 5,003 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A Rush autograph.
    Collecting 1960 Topps Baseball in PSA 8
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    Ralph

  • cpamike
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    << <i>A Rush autograph. >>



    All three. image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • Big80s
    Big80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
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    Can we please see Steve Balboni's mustache, already!!

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    In all seriousness - I'm excited at the idea of it being a bunch of old Royals stuff.





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  • vettfanatic
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    Vintage game used toilet paper?
  • 1954
    1954 Posts: 2,956 ✭✭✭
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    If it is anything like my luck I would have driven 8 hours to find 20,000 cards from 1988. I hope you have ten Wagners in that collection. Everyone needs a bone thrown their way.
    Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases
  • pmcollectour
    pmcollectour Posts: 1,211 ✭
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    Yeah, you can find Rush at a Royals game on youtube. At least Geddy Lee is interviewed. Why, I don't know.


    Anyway, to answer the question, I'm guessing there's some cool George Brett stuff in this story, and I'll also
    venture to say there are some cool world series and playoff stuff in there too.

    Congrats on the find !!!
  • dtkk49a
    dtkk49a Posts: 2,490 ✭✭✭
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    A ton of Goudey cards with multiples of Ruth and Gehrig?? That would be sweet....
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  • pmcollectour
    pmcollectour Posts: 1,211 ✭
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    << <i>hi TomTim , I want whatever you don't want !!
    try me at 973 594 8222 >>




    Isn't the old man's son name on pawn stars Rick ? image

    There must be something to that name image
  • miconelegacy
    miconelegacy Posts: 3,052 ✭
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    So what did you find already??????????
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    "Live everyday, don't throw it away"
  • 123Slider
    123Slider Posts: 851 ✭✭
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    This reminds me of prom night my junior year.

    Anticipation............teasing...............image
    The best pitch to start a hitter off with is always strike one.
  • psychump
    psychump Posts: 1,378 ✭✭✭
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    Case of '87 Topps!!!
    Tallulah Bankhead — 'There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare.'
  • MantleMarisFordBerra
    MantleMarisFordBerra Posts: 1,719 ✭✭✭
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    Damn Bro, you ain't home yet? You work the graveyard shift?



    Just bustin' yer balls image Can't wait to see the pics...
  • heritage
    heritage Posts: 2,662 ✭✭✭
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    This reminds me of prom night my junior year.

    Anticipation............teasing...............


    Sorry that is funny!! image
  • TomTim
    TomTim Posts: 152 ✭✭✭
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    Sorry for the delay. I had to attend a dinner thing that I forgot about. Here's what it looks like on the outside:
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  • Sean1125
    Sean1125 Posts: 3,479
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    Well that is no help.... Atleast give some details this is being dragged a bit long... I just went and worked a 7 hour shift and you still haven't posted
  • TomTim
    TomTim Posts: 152 ✭✭✭
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    Here's the contents of the first box I opened.
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  • TomTim
    TomTim Posts: 152 ✭✭✭
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    Second box
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  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Here's the contents of the first box I opened.
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    OMG, everyone should have known!
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  • leathtech
    leathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭
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    I hope it gets better...
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  • TomTim
    TomTim Posts: 152 ✭✭✭
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    Oddly enough, that's an 83 vending box that produced these:
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  • Dboneesq
    Dboneesq Posts: 18,222 ✭✭
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    YIKES ... I hope the other boxes have better stuff in them .. at LEAST so you get your money back!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • vladguerrero
    vladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
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    i wonder if there's any derrick coleman rc's in that skybox box.
  • TomTim
    TomTim Posts: 152 ✭✭✭
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    I'll speed it up a little:
    Not worth the camera battery required to flash
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    This shoe box looks like my show inventory from 1989.
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  • Dboneesq
    Dboneesq Posts: 18,222 ✭✭
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    How about a close-up of the Aaron?
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • TomTim
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    A few autographed balls highlighted by two George Brett, a couple of Catfish Hunter, Willie Stargell.
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  • Dboneesq
    Dboneesq Posts: 18,222 ✭✭
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    What's that multi signed ball on the bottom left?
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • TomTim
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    A few hundred Chipper rookies
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  • yankeeno7
    yankeeno7 Posts: 9,256 ✭✭✭
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    Wow, the guy was in his 80s and this is what he had? I felt something deflate very quickly over here image I guess I was too hopeful for a big box of baseball card porn. Im sure there will be some fun ripping though. Why not, right?
  • yankeeno7
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    << <i>A few hundred Chipper rookies
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    Now if those Topps are all Desert Shield, you got something there! But Im guessing not LOL
  • TomTim
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    His uniform collection. The dark blue has the name Haney on the tag and appears to be Chris Haney's
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  • leathtech
    leathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭
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    I guess the guy needed a hobby when he hit 60!
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