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Tcards-Please
08-01-2011, 02:28 AM
Just started working on this set and picked up these two in my quest. Not the highest quality, but within my budget.
ALR-bishop
08-01-2011, 07:07 AM
Very nice
Not to take the attention away from getting a great iconic card from the 50's
however, it kills me everytime I see the '52 Mantle that has "Rookie" written on the Slab or when it is referred to as Mantles' rookie card. The Bowman 51 is his rookie card not the T'52.
I would be ok with it if it said First topps card. That would fine. Sorry for the rant. Its just my pet peeve. This is not directed at you either by the way.
Very Nice cards and great pick ups! Enjoy them!
CharleyBrown
08-01-2011, 02:34 PM
Sweet Mantle!! That's a helluva way to start the set!
Anyhow, my pickups will come in later this week, but I won't get the chance to post them then, so here goes (as posted in the pre-war section):
Pre-War from Bagger's Auction:
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20HOF%20Rookie%20Cards/1934-diamond-stars-joe-medwick.jpg
Post-War: I received these from the winner of the Leland's Sal LaRocca collection:
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20Jackie%20Robinson/1947-Bond_Bread-Jackie_Robinson-Swinging-No_Sleeves.png
(PSA Pop 6)
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20Jackie%20Robinson/1947-Bond_Bread-Jackie_Robinson-Sliding.png
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20Jackie%20Robinson/1947-Bond_Bread-Jackie_Robinson-Portrait_Glove_in_Air.png
(PSA Pop 5)
I now have 5 of the 13 Bond Bread Jackie Robinson's... ironically, I still don't have the most common of the 13 (fasc. signature).
Not to take the attention away from getting a great iconic card from the 50's
however, it kills me everytime I see the '52 Mantle that has "Rookie" written on the Slab or when it is referred to as Mantles' rookie card. The Bowman 51 is his rookie card not the T'52.
I would be ok with it if it said First topps card. That would fine. Sorry for the rant. Its just my pet peeve. This is not directed at you either by the way.
Very Nice cards and great pick ups! Enjoy them!
What kills me is someone always posting about how the 52 Mantle is not really his rookie card. I think most everyone gets it by now. Can't we stop bringing it up?
novakjr
08-02-2011, 06:04 AM
What kills me is someone always posting about how the 52 Mantle is not really his rookie card. I think most everyone gets it by now. Can't we stop bringing it up?
It's a pet peeve of mine as well. BUT I usually only bring it up to bust balls. In this case though, I think Edward has a valid point in bringing it up. WHY does it say ROOKIE on the flip? It's one thing to casually refer to it as a rookie, but to have it professionally referred to as a rookie? Something's not quite right about that..
almostdone
08-02-2011, 06:40 AM
. In this case though, I think Edward has a valid point in bringing it up. WHY does it say ROOKIE on the flip? It's one thing to casually refer to it as a rookie, but to have it professionally referred to as a rookie? Something's not quite right about that..
Agreed. Somewhat confusing for a professional company to do so.
Drew
What kills me is someone always posting about how the 52 Mantle is not really his rookie card. I think most everyone gets it by now. Can't we stop bringing it up?
If most people understands that then why everytime I turn around someone is refering to the '52 Mantle as his rookie card?
Perhaps I didn't articulate well enough and for that I am sorry. I was mostly complaining that "ROOKIE" is written on the slab.
Kinda makes you wonder how much the major grading companies really know about our great hobby. Its just something to chew on. I was not trying to be irate.:p
I've seen SGC graded 1952 Topps Mays cards with "Rookie" on the label also, but the ones I've seen in the newer holders (with the etched SGC logo on the back instead of the gold label) don't have it on there anymore. I'm not sure why they quit putting "Rookie" on the Mays labels, but didn't change it for the Mantle. :confused:
Zach Wheat
08-03-2011, 11:29 AM
Just started working on this set and picked up these two in my quest. Not the highest quality, but within my budget.
Nice card Frank. It looks like you are going for all the variations aren't you? I am down to a 17 or so high numbers remaining until I complete the set. I am not going after the 60 card mid series (#131-190) gray backs or other variations (except for maybe the Paige/Sain variations).
Good luck with the set.
Zach Wheat
Zach Wheat
08-03-2011, 11:31 AM
My pickups - bought in late July but just rec'd.
Zach Wheat
Tcards-Please
08-03-2011, 03:46 PM
Thanks Zach for the compliment. I'm going to attempt to complete the set minus the gray back cards (131-190). My next purchase will be the Mathews. Actually before I purchased the Campos, I was going back and forth between Mathews and Campos. I couldn't decide, so my wife made the decision for me.
Nice pickup on your recent purchase. Looks like you are nearing the finish line for completion. I can't wait til I'm down to my last 17.
r/
Frank
Nice card Frank. It looks like you are going for all the variations aren't you? I am down to a 17 or so high numbers remaining until I complete the set. I am not going after the 60 card mid series (#131-190) gray backs or other variations (except for maybe the Paige/Sain variations).
Good luck with the set.
Zach Wheat
Just got this in today's mail. For being a PSA 1, the eye appeal is pretty impressive! :)
http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss249/doug45121/1952TMantle.jpg
mintacular
08-04-2011, 09:48 AM
Wow, great card Doug, great card. I like the Wide borders, that is the kinda mantle I hope to own one day
Wow, great card Doug, great card. I like the Wide borders, that is the kinda mantle I hope to own one day
Thanks! I just put up a new scan that really shows how good the color is, especially for the grade. I guess the original owner must have kept it stored away, but just liked to take it out and look at it a lot! :D
Musial RC, just came today!
CharleyBrown
08-04-2011, 03:36 PM
Dan, very nice!! I was eyeing that card from DavidBVintage, but after my recent purchases, I couldn't fit it in my budget. I'm glad that you were the one to get it.
Thanks Shaun. I have been in 2nd place in most of my recent ebay auctions. It was nice to win one for a change!
Dan
Brendan
08-05-2011, 07:19 PM
Really like the Musial. Looks spotless.
bcbgcbrcb
08-07-2011, 06:51 PM
It only took about 7 years but finally found this alternative to the Topps/OPC Carlton Fisk Rookie Card.............
jb217676
08-08-2011, 10:42 PM
It took me a very long time to find a card of Sol White. I'll get this in a PSA slab and eventually add it to my HOF player registry set.
Tcards-Please
08-09-2011, 05:48 PM
Doug,
Great looking cards. I must say that is one nice Mathews for the grade. That is going to be my next purchase.
r/
Frank
Doug,
Great looking cards. I must say that is one nice Mathews for the grade. That is going to be my next purchase.
r/
Frank
I've never owned a '52 Topps Mathews so it will be interesting to see what it looks like in person. I've always thought it was kind of a dull looking card with that grayish blue background, but it does look really nice for a PSA 1 and it's almost dead centered to boot so I figured I'd give it a chance. :)
Gr8Beldini
08-10-2011, 06:13 AM
What about this card (52T Mantle Don't-Call-it-a-Rookie Card) keeps it getting assigned a number grade (if you don't mind me asking)?
What about this card (52T Mantle Don't-Call-it-a-Rookie Card) keeps it getting assigned a number grade (if you don't mind me asking)?
The thing about not calling it a rookie card has to do with SGC labeling the 1952 Topps Mantle as a rookie when his actual rookie is the 1951 Bowman. As far as why the card didn't get a numerical grade, you would have to ask the owner, but I'm guessing that it's either trimmed or altered in some way. Hope that helps.
It only took about 7 years but finally found this alternative to the Topps/OPC Carlton Fisk Rookie Card.............
Phil, really nice card! Congratulations.
Gr8Beldini
08-11-2011, 10:09 AM
Just got this in today's mail. For being a PSA 1, the eye appeal is pretty impressive! :)
http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss249/doug45121/1952TMantle-1.jpg
I totally agree. That does not look like a fair grade at all (unless some serious damage to reverse). I'd consider re-submission.
I totally agree. That does not look like a fair grade at all (unless some serious damage to reverse). I'd consider re-submission.
There's nothing wrong with the reverse at all, but if you compare the overall condition to the PSA 2 Reese I posted, I'm guessing that it wouldn't grade any higher than a PSA 1.5 if I resubmitted it.
David Bender
08-11-2011, 02:26 PM
Finally found my 1968 Venezuelan:
http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g327/David_Bender/1968toppsvenezuelanmannysanguillen.png
Tcards-Please
08-11-2011, 04:37 PM
Now you're just showing off :D
Nice high series pick-ups. Can't wait to show mine off once I get more.
I was going to add this one to my post with all of the other '52 Topps HOFers, but I think I ran out of room! :eek:
http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss249/doug45121/1952TReese.jpg
Now you're just showing off :D
Nice high series pick-ups. Can't wait to show mine off once I get more.
Well this is the show off thread right? :D I was thinking about trying to put together the entire 1952 Topps set, but after how much I spent on those seven cards alone I can't imagine still having 400 more to go! :eek:
cdn_collector
08-11-2011, 09:47 PM
I was thinking about trying to put together the entire 1952 Topps set, but after how much I spent on those seven cards alone I can't imagine still having 400 more to go! :eek:
Well if it's any consolation, most of the 400 remaining cards will be cheaper than each of the 7 that you just picked up.
Man those are some nice pick-ups.
Regards,
Richard.
Well if it's any consolation, most of the 400 remaining cards will be cheaper than each of the 7 that you just picked up.
Man those are some nice pick-ups.
Regards,
Richard.
Thanks for the compliment! :) I'm not quite sure if I have the patience (or budget) to go for the entire set. Those are the 7 best cards in the set IMO, so I might might take a break from '52 Topps for a while. My savings account needs some time to recover after getting shell shocked like that in one week anyway so I'll have some time to decide what direction I want to go in.
David W
08-13-2011, 06:07 PM
Some more for the Lou Brock collection:
64 Jays Publishing
Action Cartridge
68 Greyhound pamphlet
sox1903wschamp
08-13-2011, 06:39 PM
Nothing fancy. Just an upgrade for me.
Robextend
08-15-2011, 05:47 PM
BIN pickup from Joe's Vintage. Centering is tough, but I never been the biggest stickler for centering. Joe's is def one of my favorite sellers on EBAY.
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2216/niekrorc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/151/niekrorc.jpg/)
Iwantmorecards77
08-15-2011, 06:19 PM
Only one of these is Pre-1980...sorry! Just picked these up recently - decided to fill in a few holes in my collection. Also added a complete 1978 Topps set.
Sold my SGC30 last week to upgrade to this card!
Sold my SGC30 last week to upgrade to this card!
That's a great looking card for a PSA 3. Congratulations on the pickup! :)
That's a great looking card for a PSA 3. Congratulations on the pickup! :)
Thanks Doug.
CharleyBrown
08-16-2011, 07:09 PM
wow Dan, that is a beauty for a PSA3! Great eye appeal.
Love this card! Bought from Joe @ East Coast Sports Marketing at the White Plains show today.
Big Six
08-19-2011, 10:43 AM
Love this card! Bought from Joe @ East Coast Sports Marketing at the White Plains show today.
That's just gorgeous...enjoy...
CharleyBrown
08-20-2011, 12:23 PM
Dan, as I told you via email. That Ford card is a beauty.
Here's my latest - one purchase from the White Plains show, and a few of the cards I received via my free PSA submission.
From East Coast National (White Plains) courtesy of Rick Probstein
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20Jackie%20Robinson/1956-topps-pins-jackie-robinson.jpg
From my Free PSA Submission
I can't say I'm very happy with how they sealed this one.
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20Jackie%20Robinson/1955-Golden_Stamps-Jackie-Robinson.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20Jackie%20Robinson/1949-eureka-sportstamps-jackie-robinson.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20Jackie%20Robinson/1947-bond-bread-white-sleeves.jpg
Back to the Bond Bread card:
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20Jackie%20Robinson/1947-bond-bread-white-sleeves-back.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20HOF%20Rookie%20Cards/1941-double-play-lou-boudreau-1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20HOF%20Rookie%20Cards/1960-topps-carl-yastrzemski-1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20HOF%20Rookie%20Cards/1960-topps-willie-mccovey-1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20HOF%20Rookie%20Cards/1983-topps-ryne-sandberg-1.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20HOF%20Rookie%20Cards/1988-donruss-rookies-roberto-alomar-1.jpg
Robextend
08-20-2011, 07:13 PM
Shaun, excellent pickups.
Shaun, excellent pickups.
Yes, Shaun GREAT cards and that J Robinson pin is fantastic!
Robextend
08-22-2011, 03:48 PM
An addition to my HOF RC Collection (I know...thinking ahead!)
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6479/larussarc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/larussarc.jpg/)
Robextend
08-23-2011, 05:10 PM
http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/200/64tgpinson.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/846/64tgpinson.jpg/)http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5953/blylevenrc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/155/blylevenrc.jpg/)
CharleyBrown
08-23-2011, 06:12 PM
Rob, excellent pickups!
jthorst75
08-24-2011, 02:13 PM
Nice 51 Bowman Ford DanP!
jthorst75
08-24-2011, 02:14 PM
Finally after 20+ years collecting, I made the biggest
trade yet and picked up a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle.
Thanks Judgebuck!
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=156&pictureid=4401
Finally after 20+ years collecting, I made the biggest
trade yet and picked up a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle.
Thanks Judgebuck!
Congratulations!!! It took me 10 years to get my first 1952 Topps Mantle and it's a great feeling for sure. Great card! :)
Robextend
08-24-2011, 04:34 PM
Congrats on the Mantle!!
jthorst75
08-24-2011, 06:17 PM
Thanks, sounds silly but I took it to a local card shop to show it off. I just thought I'd share. So where do I go from here....
Robextend
08-24-2011, 06:40 PM
Thanks, sounds silly but I took it to a local card shop to show it off. I just thought I'd share. So where do I go from here....
I was going to say, a 52 Topps Mantle pickup is probably deserving of its own thread!
mintacular
08-24-2011, 07:35 PM
I was talking to me brother to see if we could pony up the $ to buy that card but we fell short, i'm very jealous, a nice 1 imo
So where do I go from here....
If you find the answer to that question, please let me know. I went from dreaming of owning a 1952 Topps Mantle for over 10 years to currently owning my 6th one in the past 3 years. I imagine it's like the postwar card collector's equivalent to owning a T206 Honus Wagner. You can upgrade it, you can downgrade it, but you can't really top it. Kinda like being stuck in quicksand. You can go up and down, but you are still stuck in the same place.
Yes, congrat's on the Mantle!
Picked the Robinson PS up from a board member (still trying to figure out how to fit it in my J Robinson display case) and the Ripken RC was an upgrade.
Robextend
08-25-2011, 07:40 AM
Wow, nice pickups Dan!!
bcbgcbrcb
08-25-2011, 09:49 AM
Dan:
Think that Jackie was origially mine, it's a 1946, not sure why the range of dates there.
Dan:
Think that Jackie was origially mine, it's a 1946, not sure why the range of dates there.
Rob, thanks!
Phil, yes it was yours. I was upset when I missed it when you originally posted it. Steve saw my comment on N54 and emailed me to see if I was interested. I'm really happy he did!
CharleyBrown
08-25-2011, 01:53 PM
told you when I saw the Jackie on your iPad, and I'll say it again.. very nice pickup! What is the actual size of the card?
mannybb24
08-25-2011, 06:21 PM
It was tough for me to let the Jackie go, but when I picked up a raw one that I liked a little better, this one was expendable.
And I remembered that Dan made a comment on it when I first picked it up from Phil so who better to pass it off to??
Anyways, who needs two of anything?? ;)
Thanks again Dan!!!
Steve
told you when I saw the Jackie on your iPad, and I'll say it again.. very nice pickup! What is the actual size of the card?
5" x 8 1/4"
I did find a way to squeeze it in my Jackie Robinson display case.
Robextend
08-25-2011, 07:51 PM
Awesome display Dan!!
almostdone
08-26-2011, 05:47 AM
Very nice display! Beautiful job. Congrats on the pick up.
Drew
Awesome display Dan!!
Definitely awesome! :eek: What are the cards in the other display case around the corner?
jb217676
08-26-2011, 10:40 PM
An addition to my HOF RC Collection (I know...thinking ahead!)
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6479/larussarc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/larussarc.jpg/)
Rob , I'm looking at picking up future hall of famers as well. So here's a nice RC of Mike Piazza, a lock for the hall!
Robextend
08-27-2011, 08:52 AM
Nice pickup Jeff!!! It's fun trying to predict the future...but you are right about Piazza. First ballot HOFer all the way!
JasonL
08-27-2011, 09:39 AM
That thing is sharp...incredible eye appeal...one of my faves from that set.
Definitely awesome! :eek: What are the cards in the other display case around the corner?
Thanks guys. I have MLB HOF RC's displayed in alphabetical order in my family room. S - Z players are displayed in the case in the right corner of the Jackie Robinson display case.
Robextend
08-27-2011, 12:40 PM
That thing is sharp...incredible eye appeal...one of my faves from that set.
Thanks Jason! I really lucked out with that pickup. Be safe this weekend!!
novakjr
08-27-2011, 12:42 PM
Thanks guys. I have MLB HOF RC's displayed in alphabetical order in my family room. S - Z players are displayed in the case in the right corner of the Jackie Robinson display case.
Nice Jackie display. I notice what appears to be one of the square corner bond breads, or whatever they've been discussed as in earlier threat. I was just wondering what the consensus opinion was on they're origins and dates?
Nice Jackie display. I notice what appears to be one of the square corner bond breads, or whatever they've been discussed as in earlier threat. I was just wondering what the consensus opinion was on they're origins and dates?
I can't even remember where I bought that card. I think I sent it to PSA last year and they rejected it. I may try and see if SGC will grade it.
ThoseBackPages
08-27-2011, 04:58 PM
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1975-O-Pee-Chee-OPC-228-George-Brett-Rookie-RC-PSA-8-/00/$(KGrHqYOKpEE4kWg1Oo!BOSFVyiUIg~~0_3.JPG
CharleyBrown
08-31-2011, 01:16 PM
Got these in from PSA today!
Total Pop on this one is 6:
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20Jackie%20Robinson/1947-Bond_Bread-Jackie_Robinson-Portrait_Glove_in_Air.jpg
This next one was originally in an SGC 80 holder... Cracked it out, and it came back a PSA 7, which is the highest graded.
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Personal%20Collection%20-%20Jackie%20Robinson/1947-bond-bread-jackie-robinson-fielding-no-ball.jpg
bcbgcbrcb
08-31-2011, 03:41 PM
Very nice Jackies, Shaun
Very nice Jackies, Shaun
Shaun, congratulations! Fantastic cards.
Dan
CharleyBrown
08-31-2011, 07:35 PM
Thanks Phil and Dan!
Dan, did you get hit hard by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene?
Thanks Phil and Dan!
Dan, did you get hit hard by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene?
Nope. We were lucky, many homes and businesses close by still don't have power. Schools are still closed. We had just a few trees down (at the golf course) and a tiny bit of water in the basement (my home). Thanks for asking.