What was your favorite pickup in '09? [Archive]

Rob D.

12-10-2009, 05:52 AM

Seems like a good time for a year-in-review thread.

I was extremely fortunate to add a lot of nice cards to my collection during the past 11-plus months. I think this one is my favorite not only because of the card itself but because I bought it in person at the National. No auction. No staying up until 3 a.m. to see if a bid holds up. No worrying about shilling and the like. No "great guys." There's something to be said about holding a card (or slab, in this case) in your hand, looking the seller in the eye and attempting to reach a deal.

Here's hoping '09 was good to you.

frohme

12-10-2009, 06:06 AM

Timely post, Rob.

I also feel very fortunate to have added a number of nice cards to my collection over the past year, not least of which is the Birmingham for which remain in your debt. My favorite of the year, though, is the Donlin from REA.

While I haven't been to a show in many years, I vividly remember the feeling you just described and plan to get back to the National in '10.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x51/frohme/T207Pirates/Donlin-1.jpg

bijoem

12-10-2009, 06:15 AM

http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/1916wagFront.jpg

tedzan

12-10-2009, 06:17 AM

I have acquired quite a few vintage BB related items that I could post here. But, my favorite is this unopened
American Beauty pack, since I have been searching for one for several years. I opened it to find the original 10
cigarettes in it.....but, no card.

<img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/abcigpackt206.jpg" alt="[linked image]">

T-Rex TED

3-2-count

12-10-2009, 06:20 AM

This one!!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a95/andreatny/t204tinkerfront-1.jpg

Tyler

12-10-2009, 06:26 AM

Rob,
Your story about buying a card from a dealer, at a table, at the National (or any other show) almost made change my mind about my favorite '09 pickup...almost. This REA pickup makes everything else in my collection seem expendable.

<a href="http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb189/Tyjaycox/?action=view&current=ewingn173.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb189/Tyjaycox/ewingn173.jpg" border="0" alt="ewingwithmascotn173"></a>

Irwin Fletcher

12-10-2009, 07:02 AM

I just started a vintage baseball card collection in the second half of this year. Here's my favorite so far:

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7030/1935ruth.jpg

T206Collector

12-10-2009, 07:06 AM

2009 was a good year for adding HOFers to my signed T206 collection, including Sam Crawford (batting), Fred Clarke (batting) and this one....

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ullmandds

12-10-2009, 07:29 AM

I didn't add too many cards this year...some scarce caramel types...but this is my favorite:

Howe’s Hunter

12-10-2009, 07:37 AM

Trae put me in contact with someone who had acquired a large group of t206s, among them were 29 with McCormick's stamp. They had contacted Trae through his website to see if he knew anything about them, he contacted me, and they ended up in Omaha. And the board ended up with another contributing member.

Bicem

12-10-2009, 07:52 AM

http://photos.imageevent.com/bicem/w601sportinglifepostcards/AL-Detroit.jpg

Pup6913

12-10-2009, 07:53 AM

I got a steal of a deal on this one several months back. Its the best in my set so far.

ullmandds

12-10-2009, 07:56 AM

Jeff...nice card...but is that really Cobb?

Jacklitsch

12-10-2009, 08:20 AM

Jeff...nice card...but is that really Cobb?

:rolleyes:

Seriously though, my 2009 pickups have been scant, but I think this is my favorite.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Million2.jpg

calvindog

12-10-2009, 08:55 AM

doug.goodman

12-10-2009, 09:06 AM

I like larger sized items like Police Gazette supplements, La Presse rotos, Blum's Bulletins, etc. I think my favorite pick up this past year may be this page from the NY Times in 1910. If anybody has the American League, I'm interested in buying it.

Doug

PS - I tried a few things to get those scans to line up, but had no success.

rfurnish

12-10-2009, 09:12 AM

I added several really nice t206 cards to my set this year, but this is one that I'm really happy to finally have in my collection.

glenv

12-10-2009, 09:57 AM

Don't see these too often:

10289
10290

D. Broughman

12-10-2009, 09:59 AM

I have had a great time trying to put this set together this year. I am putting a low grade set together with the intent to upgrade later. I still need 8 more to complete. Planned on having set completed but 2 of my kids (their adults but kids to me) lost there jobs here in Southern Michigan due to the car industry cutback so I had to put this on hold to help them out. D.

docpatlv

12-10-2009, 10:01 AM

These were my favorite 3, if I had to pick one it would be the Wagner...

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/1912RPPCMJP.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/1910e125WagnerThrowing.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/1911StevensFirearmsOldring.jpg

Mike

E93

12-10-2009, 10:20 AM

Who says you can't find cool stuff at the National? From a board member.
JimB
<a href='http://img522.imageshack.us/i/gbcomiskyandsowdersbig.jpg/'><img src='http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7672/gbcomiskyandsowdersbig.jpg' border='0' alt='Image Hosted by ImageShack.us'/></a><br/>

DeanH3

12-10-2009, 10:26 AM

It was a slow year for me. Only made one purchase. That means big trouble for '10. :)

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m52/DHack3/BB%20Cards/T206CyYoungPortPSA4.jpg

rman444

12-10-2009, 10:33 AM

yeeha!

<img src="http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i52/rman444/prewar/Other/1913BostonGarterTyCobbFront.jpg">

jupin11

12-10-2009, 10:55 AM

Despite getting some cool stuff recently, this is still my favorite.

pete zouras

12-10-2009, 11:02 AM

The Cobb scrapbook was a memorable 09 pickup.
<a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/zouraspm/?action=view&current=001dsgfdg.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/zouraspm/001dsgfdg.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

scotty21690

12-10-2009, 11:22 AM

My Red Sox vintage collection has expanded greatly this year. I hope to end 2009 with a bang :cool:

Here is my favorite 09' pickup:

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/scotty21690/billcarrigant3front-1.jpg
(Ad back)

Honorable mentions: Cicotte E95, Speaker T206

ethicsprof

12-10-2009, 11:28 AM

I didn't realize that i'd bought so much this year 'til i sat down to think of which is my favorite.
I do love my T5 Lapp, the E92 schmidt Dockman and E101 Davis combo which
together make that great old photograph,the Dimaggio rookie, the Turkey Red pack---choose Barry---it's gotta be the Tolstoi pack!

best,
barry

Comiskey

12-10-2009, 11:46 AM

JimB

That Comiskey is incredible! There are not that many cards I haven't seen before, but that is one of them.

Congrats on an incredible pick up!

Jeff

tbob

12-10-2009, 11:49 AM

I bought an awful lot of nice cards this past year and made inroads in to that E94 master set (thanks Jon C. for the olive Cicotte today) but beyond a doubt this was my best pick-up. Not a single one available in the whole darn State, I had to drive to Poteau, Oklahoma to a WalMart and found the last one. They are the hottest item for kids this year and are selling for two and three times their price on ebay and being snatched up. My granddaughter will be thrilled when Santa brings this Christmas Eve :D

oldjudge

12-10-2009, 11:58 AM

I sure hope Tiger Woods responds to this thread!

Jason Carota

12-10-2009, 11:58 AM

Hard to choose, but I would say this one:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q319/jay1065/Pre-WWII%20Red%20Sox/w575_1_1922_johnson_confect_scott.jpg

E93

12-10-2009, 12:18 PM

Thanks Jeff.
JimB

V117collector

12-10-2009, 12:42 PM

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn269/Maple_Crispette_Set/us139355-1.jpg

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slidekellyslide

12-10-2009, 01:01 PM

I have two...two previously unknown Nebraska Indians postcards. Probably one of a kinds.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Nebraska%20Indians%20Baseball%20Team/greens1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Nebraska%20Indians%20Baseball%20Team/greens2.jpg

ChiefBenderForever

12-10-2009, 02:51 PM

This is the first year I stepped outside of T206 and T205 pre WWI and focused on Chief Bender. The cards and knowlege of members on this board are unreal. I had no idea so many issues were out there and look forward to future additions. This is the cornerstone of my Bender collection along with the nice Turkey Red I picked up in the spring- My Kotton Bender I picked up from Leons website !

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u284/JOHNNYHARMONICA/001-32.jpghttp://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u284/JOHNNYHARMONICA/003-8.jpg

Kawika

12-10-2009, 03:08 PM

Three-way tie for first
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/DMcD549.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/Goodwin%20OJ%20Connor.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/M110%20Matty.jpg

The ones that got away

calvindog

12-10-2009, 03:21 PM

Oh yeah, David, you reminded me of my other favorite 09 pickup :)

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/calvindog/3548533797/" title="1914 Boston Garter Sepia H813-3 by calvindog65, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3548533797_7efd61cac3_b.jpg" width="737" height="1024" alt="1914 Boston Garter Sepia H813-3" /></a>

big-six

12-10-2009, 03:25 PM

This one beats out Croft Wagner-throwing, Croft Young blue back and my newest addition Chance with Blomes overprint.

Kawika

12-10-2009, 03:25 PM

That card has everything, Jeff.

rman444

12-10-2009, 03:39 PM

That card has everything, Jeff.

Everything but "Property of David McDonald" written on it. :D

Republicaninmass

12-10-2009, 03:42 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j46/teddytouch7239/T3S097.jpg

Beats out the Matty and Johnson from '09

Kawika

12-10-2009, 03:49 PM

"Everything but "Property of David McDonald" written on it."
Nah. Can't have everything. Too much great stuff out there. I was taking a nap when the BG Chase auction ended. Had failed to notice that Legendary auctions were closing separately otherwise I'd have run it up although I believe I would have chickensh!tted out before JL. I am glad he has it in his collection instead of some "dush".

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersko/kawika/hotcards/websize/1914%20CJ%20Matty.jpg
2007 Mastro pick-up

calvindog

12-10-2009, 04:11 PM

David, you need to counter my Chase with your Carter Cracker Jack Matty. That card is my favorite in your collection, it's the cleanest 1914 CJ Matty I have ever seen.

Epps

12-10-2009, 04:52 PM

The one that i wish that I would of picked up is the McMullin Zeenut with tab. Anyone know who has it.

bijoem

12-10-2009, 05:01 PM

Jeff -

that Chase is a jaw-dropper.

I don't remember you picking it up..... but then again, my memory is shot.

Jim VB

12-10-2009, 05:03 PM

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/calvindog/3855430139/" title="1910 Tip Top Bread D322 by calvindog65, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3855430139_9916c4c365_o.jpg" width="401" height="683" alt="1910 Tip Top Bread D322" /></a>

Jeff,

That Tip Top Wagner is a beautiful card. It must have been in the hands of a great guy at some point!

Jim VB

12-10-2009, 05:05 PM

Picked up the final 4 cards in a set I've been chasing for 20 years. No other pick-ups mattered after that (Good thing, too, considering the price!)

calvindog

12-10-2009, 05:33 PM

Jeff,

That Tip Top Wagner is a beautiful card. It must have been in the hands of a great guy at some point!

Haven't all the great cards ended up in the hands of a great guy at one point or another? After all, if they don't have the cards in their hands how can they profit from shill bidding or other fraud?

Bicem

12-10-2009, 05:36 PM

I was taking a nap when the BG Chase auction ended.

damn, you couldn't have caught up on some sleep when the McGraw Roto ended too? ;)

Brian Van Horn

12-10-2009, 06:01 PM

I don't have a favorite, but I'll post the most unique (not actual size):

Robextend

12-10-2009, 06:43 PM

Not the most unique, but I love them in my collection!!

wolfdogg

12-10-2009, 06:54 PM

The two cards-----

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o313/wolfie70/RuthRC.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o313/wolfie70/t3cobby.jpg

my girlfriend likes the Ruth.........how about you?

My absolute favorite pick-up of the year (with her 5-year old son)
she keeps me in line........

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o313/wolfie70/010.jpg

DangerJim

12-10-2009, 07:04 PM

Pretty slow year for cards since I started a new job back in June but I did pick this up a few months ago... no, its not for sale. :)

http://images5a.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp63246%3Enu%3D3832%3E4%3A8%3E259%3EWS NRCG%3D329665%3C6%3A7335nu0mrj

wolterse

12-10-2009, 07:08 PM

This card has it all!

Vintagecatcher

12-10-2009, 07:15 PM

After having a really slow year last year, I have had a busy year this year.

Here are my 3 favorite pickups. All three are Home Run Kisses that I had never seen offered before.

Happy New Year to All!

Patrick

scooter729

12-10-2009, 07:34 PM

This one has the great appeal on the front to make it my favorite of the year!

tinkertoeverstochance

12-10-2009, 07:42 PM

Wilbert Robinson

carrigansghost

12-10-2009, 07:45 PM

Spend it on cards, it's tough to leave a tat to the grandkids.

Rawn

ErikV

12-10-2009, 08:21 PM

2009 was a slow year in terms of collecting for me. However, I did publish my book this year and almost paid off all my credit cards! :)

In completing my E95 set, here is my only purchase of 2009. If all goes well, I'll have it paid off at the end of January!

White Borders

12-10-2009, 08:30 PM

Great pickups everyone! Here's mine:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll71/craigw67217/Net54%20Posts/Magie.jpg

Abravefan11

12-10-2009, 09:07 PM

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/abravefan11/Z%20Posted%20Scans/Mathewson-1.jpg

Jantz

12-10-2009, 09:20 PM

Some very nice pickups made by the board members this year.

For me, this is an easy choice.

E93

12-10-2009, 09:30 PM

That BG Chase is awesome! Congrats on picking up an amazing card!
JimB

triwak

12-10-2009, 11:57 PM

From 2009 REA:

calvindog

12-11-2009, 05:19 AM

Jim,

Thanks, it's my favorite Chase.

Jeff

Chris D.

12-11-2009, 06:07 AM

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e346/chrisdiaz203/1934%20Goudey%20SGC%20Graded%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20 Set/gehrig.jpg

Jim VB

12-11-2009, 07:32 AM

I sure hope Tiger Woods responds to this thread!

It went unacknowledged by the board, but this was a classic post!

Rob D.

12-11-2009, 08:13 AM

ullmandds

12-11-2009, 01:40 PM

great cards everybody...that Chase BG is amazing...his mitt looks like it has no padding!!!

Epps

12-11-2009, 04:05 PM

A Lajoie was offered in a Goodwin auction a little while back.

Jim VB

12-11-2009, 04:12 PM

A Lajoie was offered in a Goodwin auction a little while back.

Yes! And then, maybe two weeks later, it was offered for sale in someone's showcase at The National. I can't seem to recall who that might have been, but they sure were trying to flip it quickly!

Epps

12-11-2009, 04:13 PM

I just meant to say that there was one out there.

Leon

12-11-2009, 05:19 PM

Her name is Lola and she was starving and running stray in East Texas...Now she sleeps under my arm every night. Don't worry, she's only sleeping on our couch in this picture.....

sportscardtheory

12-11-2009, 05:40 PM

Wite3

12-11-2009, 07:41 PM

Well,
On Veteran's Day, I got engaged, so I guess this is my favorite pick-up of 2009 (although we met 2 years ago). Tiffany is the cuter one, I am the fat one.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u266/Wite3/joshandtiffatthebeach.jpg

Second favorite is my current avatar.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u266/Wite3/wilhelm.jpg

Good year!!

Joshua

Jim VB

12-11-2009, 09:18 PM

Tiffany is the cuter one, I am the fat one.

Joshua

We knew.

T206Collector

12-12-2009, 08:33 AM

Can I ask what scanner you use? I need a CCD scanner.

It was the cheapest scanner I could find at CompUSA about 6 years ago.
It is a Canon (CanoScan3000 I think) and it cost $50.

More important than the scanner is the free Picassa software from Google
that I use to get the colors to look realistic. If you click on the link right below the
scans I post, you can see how Picassa houses my collection and, more than likely, download the software yourself.

sportscardtheory

12-12-2009, 09:49 AM

It was the cheapest scanner I could find at CompUSA about 6 years ago.
It is a Canon (CanoScan3000 I think) and it cost $50.

More important than the scanner is the free Picassa software from Google
that I use to get the colors to look realistic. If you click on the link right below the
scans I post, you can see how Picassa houses my collection and, more than likely, download the software yourself.

Thanks very much for the info. I have been scouring the message boards for the best scanner, and the CanoScans are always talked about the most. Unfortunately I couldn't find any new for the right price, so I went with a HP Scanjet G3110. It's CCD with cathode tube (able to scan BGS, PSA and refractors) and is only $45 new on eBay. It seems to be a good one. I've seen the scans it makes and am impressed. I hope they turn out as good as yours. That scan and card are amazing.

Cat

12-12-2009, 02:06 PM

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8351/southworthf.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/i/southworthf.jpg/)

bcbgcbrcb

12-12-2009, 03:21 PM

Very nice Zeenut, Darren.

Here's one of my favorite '09 pick-ups w/Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard & Raymond Brown.............

Dustanh1

12-12-2009, 05:55 PM

Got this off the BST a few months ago...my favorite back, on a HOF portrait of my favorite team, in the grade I'm going for. Great success.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/Dustanh1/T206/Tinker.jpg

rc4157

12-12-2009, 06:33 PM

It's great to see everyone's pickups for '09, an amazing collection.
This Kluszewski is probably my favorite because of searching for one that was decent and within budget, couldn't find a satisfactory purchase of one at Nationals but shortly after picked this one up from Joe on the BST.
RC
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w30/rc4157/Post%20War/Leaf48-TedKluszewski.jpg

majordanby

12-13-2009, 12:12 AM

here's mine

http://majormajor.webs.com/photos/-HOF-collection/bres_pc_front.jpeg

mickey7mantle7

12-13-2009, 03:41 AM

All of you have awsome cards! I really take pride in looking at other members pride and joy. It's like walking in a candy store as a 3 year old...

I will post some of mine soon. I don't have the older stuff like many of you all, but I have done okay for myself and budget.

David

kkkkandp

12-13-2009, 08:11 AM

I especially enjoyed obtaining the Alcott - Mansfields card in a trade. It was the last significant "common" team I needed.

SethY

12-13-2009, 08:23 AM

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/LJ_Hoes/PC/WheatT213Front.jpg

I am very proud of this pickup, as it is huge for my Wheat collection. There are only 9 total in the SGC population report and only 3 of those are graded higher, all at 40. Thanks for looking!

HRBAKER

12-13-2009, 10:44 AM

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/HRBT5.jpg

bcbgcbrcb

12-13-2009, 02:44 PM

Jeff:

That's an awesome card for a "10"

HRBAKER

12-13-2009, 03:18 PM

Jeff:

That's an awesome card for a "10"

Thanks Phil. A good tackhole always gives a piece a certain character as well as an automatic "10."

cfc1909

12-13-2009, 04:24 PM

I have had some nice pick ups for 2009-I finally got the Jack Dunn American Beauty to finish my Baltimore AB set, got the Smith t213-2 to finish the Baltimore players in t213( still need an upgrade on the Jack Dunn t213).
I picked up 2 black Lenox and a few other rare backs

I also picked up some really nice southern league cards from several different sets-thanks to some great 54 members and ebay

but I guess my best
pick up is this one-thanks Rob

10608

Joe_G.

12-13-2009, 09:27 PM

Congrats to all!

I have different favorites for different reasons. 2009 was a great year for my Detroit collection so I'm sharing my favorite OJ and Tomlinson together with a Police Gazette type card.

Koufax

12-14-2009, 12:35 PM

Sorry, not the most experienced uploader! Here's some '09 Pickups.
JimB, those E223's are WONDERFUL! Enjoy!

Sandy

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/zjams/N175Irwin.jpg
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/zjams/N690Wood.jpg
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/zjams/N173Ryan.jpg
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/zjams/N184ONeil.jpg
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/zjams/N284Ewing.jpg

uffda51

12-16-2009, 01:45 PM

http://photos.imageevent.com/uffda51/1880ssepiaissues/websize/E223%20GandB%20Richardson.jpeg%20.jpg

After the N566 Ward mentioned in another thread, this was the big get for me in 2009. Been looking for a G&B as a type card for a long time.

GaryPassamonte

12-16-2009, 02:07 PM

Shown prior, but my best.

Rob D.

12-16-2009, 03:32 PM

Those are great, Gary.

FrankWakefield

12-16-2009, 07:07 PM

First, thanks Rob D, for starting what seems to be a great thread. Sincerely.

Next, thanks to everyone who's posted...

So far, this is my favorite pickup of 2009... courtesy of a low profile collector
who got this and contacted me. Thank you, sir. It came from the SkyDash stash. A
second favorite arrived today, Jeff Tesreau's T210... thank you kind board member.

J F Whitaker, the hard hitting outfielder for the Richmond Pioneers of
the Blue Grass League, an Old Mill red border series 6 T210. With this
card, I lack one more to complete series 6... maybe my favorite pickup
in 2010 will be Angermeier fielding....

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j106/greatwake/WhitakerRichmondT210series6.jpg

Great thread. Thanks again, Rob.

DixieBaseball

12-16-2009, 08:27 PM

Keeping with the Red Border Theme - Frank... This one was a real toughie to track down ! Happy Holidays Everyone !!

12-16-2009, 11:06 PM

Tough choice for me:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/jkrasner2/Item_11834_3-1.jpg

or

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/jkrasner2/img156.jpg

Rob D.

12-17-2009, 02:32 AM

You're killing me, Josh.

Killing me.

(Bruce: It's just a figure of speech. Don't take it literally and get excited.)

Leon

12-17-2009, 08:01 AM

Besides my doggy, Lola, who still sleeps under my arm (outside the covers :)) every night, I guess these would be a few of my faves from this year. No real spectacular items like a D304 Martens Cobby or T206 Matty Proof....but still cool to me...

DaveH

12-17-2009, 08:12 AM

My 2 favorites.

sayhey24

12-17-2009, 08:50 AM

Leon --

What's the deal with the penny, did you fire the quarter?

Greg

deadballera

12-17-2009, 09:19 AM

a few of mine....

Leon

12-17-2009, 09:23 AM

Leon --

What's the deal with the penny, did you fire the quarter?

Greg

It's the recession!!

ghostmarcelle

12-17-2009, 09:28 AM

It's hard for me to pick an absolute favorite, but I really like this one:

calvindog

12-17-2009, 09:30 AM

Matt, that's a great Crawford PC.

ghostmarcelle

12-17-2009, 10:14 AM

I would love to have gotten the Cobb to go along with it!!

calvindog

12-17-2009, 12:19 PM

Matt, I remember thinking the same thing about the Crawford! I ended up with the Jennings as well.

12-17-2009, 01:31 PM

You're killing me, Josh.

Killing me.

(Bruce: It's just a figure of speech. Don't take it literally and get excited.)

Sorry Rob : )

cfc1909

12-17-2009, 01:57 PM

there was a purple e94 Young that was on ebay a bit ago-did you get that one? or youmay already have one.

yanksfan09

12-17-2009, 03:02 PM

Sorry, I had a hard enough time cutting it down to 3 cards....(and sorry for weird sizing)

sox1903wschamp

12-17-2009, 09:19 PM

Very nice Plethora of pickups. And also my thanks to Rob D for instigating this thread.

Very cool pickups by:

Scott: T3 Carrigan, my favorite T3.
Wolfdogg: M101-5 Ruth, awesome!

My fav from 2009:

cdn_collector

12-18-2009, 08:41 AM

This seems like small potatoes considering a lot of what has been posted, but I'm still glad to have it. I haven't picked up another card since getting this one back in March or so...

Regards,

Richard.

http://www.richardarmstrong.ca/C46Gandil.jpg

4815162342

12-18-2009, 09:14 AM

Another small potatoes entry. I had hoped to finish the 'A's of the T206 set, but have about ended the year with only 9. :(

quinnsryche

12-18-2009, 01:50 PM

One of my all-time favorite cards and now I have one and really nice too! Thanks to member piedmont150 for this one.

mybuddyinc

12-18-2009, 04:37 PM

#1: Schweitzka. Played just one season, 1910 Columbia, 28 games. He does have a card and is immortalized forever !!!!

10936

2: Just another Sav. card.

10937

mickey7mantle7

12-18-2009, 05:07 PM

Okay, mine might not be as old and as high-end as most of these great and beautiful cards, but I thought I'd share my rescent 09 pick ups for you guys. Some of these were from members on here and other sites...ENJOY!

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/VintageLot-1.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/Xray3-1.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/Topps206Lot4andMantle-1.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/1962Mantle-1.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/StampandMantleBat-1.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/VintageLot-3.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/69Decal-1.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/MantleGinterBat-1.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/Mantle-2.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/VintageLotCupholsters-2.jpg

Thanks again and I'm always looking for Mantle items and cards!!

David

mickey7mantle7

12-18-2009, 05:07 PM

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/VintageLotCupholsters-1.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/VintageLot-2.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/58AllStarLot-4.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/58AllStarLot-2.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/58AllStarLot-3.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/58AllStarLot-1.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/59Mays-1.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/Mantlelotand59Topps-6.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/58AllStarLot-6.jpg

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo190/mickey7mantle7/My%20PC/58AllStarLot-5.jpg

12-19-2009, 08:38 AM

Mickey7,

Ignoring the fact that this is board is supposed to be about pre-war cards, I think the point of this thread is not to post all of your 2009 pickups - just your favorite pickup.

quinnsryche

12-19-2009, 09:46 AM

I am in 100% agreement on that one.

donmuth

12-19-2009, 09:51 AM

Very nice Zeenut, Darren.

Here's one of my favorite '09 pick-ups w/Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard & Raymond Brown.............

Wondering if Joe Scott is one of the players in that Homestead Grays photos?

bcbgcbrcb

12-19-2009, 12:23 PM

Donny:

I have a list of players pictured in that photo and Joseph Scott is not one of them.

Anthony S.

12-19-2009, 01:01 PM

I'm a set collector by nature, but always loved the absurdity of this pose.

rhettyeakley

12-19-2009, 01:18 PM

I had been looking for a Frederick Foto type for a while, thanks Leon!!!
http://www.starsofthediamond.com/frederickfotoagnew.JPG http://www.starsofthediamond.com/frederickfotocady.JPG

packs

12-19-2009, 01:22 PM

My fav of this year but might have to sell soon unfortunately. Student loans.

http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/madjams/redsun.jpg

Ray Van

12-19-2009, 05:38 PM

Bought a collection of Sporting News Supplements, including the following:

SteveMitchell

12-19-2009, 07:08 PM

This card measures 5-1/8" by 3" and pictures the Electric Display at Willow Grove (PA) Park. On the back is an announcement for a Third Annual Picnic under auspices of Kinsports Employees with music by Sousa's band. In smaller lettering there is mention of "Philadelphia and Chicago (National League) at 15th and Huntingdon Streets". The date is August 21, 1915.

What interested me about the card initially was the mention of Willow Grove: a longtime home of one of our hobby's best shows. After a bit more research, I discovered that the Phillies had a doubleheader that day and won both ends: 7-5, behind the great Grover Cleveland Alexander in the opener, and Al Demaree over Karl Adams, 3-2, in the second. Furthermore, the Phillies would go on to win the National League pennant that year.

Minutes ago, as I was trying to track down this information for posting, I discovered another important fact regarding the date August 21, 1915 which I did not know at time of purchase. That was the date that the Chicago White Sox acquired outfielder Shoeless Joe Jackson for outfielders Larry Chappell and Robert Roth, pitcher Ed Klepfer and something over $31,000 in cash!

This find came courtesy of a spur of the moment eBay search for "Willow Grove."

rhettyeakley

12-19-2009, 08:20 PM

Here are the 3 men refernced by Steve... I'll take that Jackson kid!

http://www.starsofthediamond.com/18zeechappell.JPG http://www.starsofthediamond.com/famousbarrroth.JPG http://www.starsofthediamond.com/14zeeklepfler.JPG