February Pick-Ups...

[Harliduck]

I know it's not hi-grade, but I am pretty excited. I am going for low/mid/ex 54 Topps set, now only need 7 more that aren't commons, they just happen to be big ones...:D Knocked one off late last night, I now have both Teds -

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1954-Topps-Baseball-250-Ted-Williams-Card-Great-Color-Centering-/00/s/ODA3WDU3NA==/z/H4IAAMXQaBtRAfR3/$(KGrHqN,!pEFD!CEUNJeBR!fR3CPUg~~60_57.JPG


What's everyone else getting?

[brob28]

Two more for my '61 set, only 160 more to go!

[ALR-bishop]

Great stuff

[Bestdj777]

I have been searching for this card for over a year. Finally found it and at a great price. Could not be happier. And, this was the last card I needed to complete my run of Topps Mantle Cards (minus the rarer test issues and one of the 52 Topps variations). Nice to finally check this off the list.

http://www.csauctions.com/images/main/fall12con290.jpg

[SMPEP]

... and if anyone else has any uncut 1952 Topps for sale ... let me know!

[pawpawdiv9]

I have been searching for this card for over a year. Finally found it and at a great price. Could not be happier. And, this was the last card I needed to complete my run of Topps Mantle Cards (minus the rarer test issues and one of the 52 Topps variations). Nice to finally check this off the list.

http://www.csauctions.com/images/main/fall12con290.jpg


I was looking at that kind of oddball stuff on Ebay this past week....didnt see it..otherwise i would of bidded on it (if it was on there)
Found some infomation on These things...Very interesting..
Is it tattoo or tatoo??
And the ones i see are with the RED TRIANGLE variation
http://boblemke.blogspot.com/2011/01/another-1964-topps-tatoo-mantle.html

[Bestdj777]

I was looking at that kind of oddball stuff on Ebay this past week....didnt see it..otherwise i would of bidded on it (if it was on there)
Found some infomation on These things...Very interesting..
Is it tattoo or tatoo??
And the ones i see are with the RED TRIANGLE variation
http://boblemke.blogspot.com/2011/01/another-1964-topps-tatoo-mantle.html

Hi Pawpaw,

The tattoos were spelled "tattoo" in 1960 and "tatoo" in 1964. This is a 1960 issue. Topps produced five total for Mantle:
1. 1960 Topps Tattoo Mantle Portrait (pictured);
2. 1960 Topps Tattoo Mantle Auto-ball (just a ball with a facsimile signature);
3. 1964 Topps Tatoo Mantle Yellow Band;
4. 1964 Topps Tatoo Mantle Red Triangle (red packaging); and
5. 1964 Topps Tatoo Mantle Red Triangle (yellow packaging).

I was fortunate and was able to grab this off of Clean Sweep Auction's latest auction. I have only seen one on eBay in the last year and really wanted this to round out my set.

[Rickyy]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i249/ricardoyo/1949-66ExhibitMantleBanksLaSorda_zps180861a8.jpg

Ricky Y

[dodgerfanjohn]

Really nice looking 61 cards Broby. If you are getting those off ebay...I apologize as I was probably bidding against you a couple times the past few months. Just got a renewed interest in collecting since about September and have focused on pre-1975 PSA, BVG, or SGC 6-7's of HOF's, minor stars, and Dodgers(willing to go down to 4.5's for pre 1961, and down to 3's for major HOF's cards in the 50's).

1961 just happens to be one of the easier years to find decent shape cards.

I have been able to pick up several cards, including a few at monster discounts...in particular a 61 Reds Heavy Artillery PSA 6.5, well centered and a PSA 6.5 Frank howard for basically chump change. Also a really pretty PSA 7 Bob Gibson(not for chump change lol), 7 Curt Flood, and a nice 6 McCovey and 6 Cepeda. The only one that cost over $10 was the Gibson. I did get kinda screwed on a BVG 6 Robin Roberts that has some kind of wierd staining and print marks or mold or something. I dunno how it got a grade of six as the markings really do detract from the card. Oh well, thats what happens when you win with a $2 or $3 bid.

[t206blogcom]

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1970-Topps-Jim-Palmer-SGC-96-Mint.jpg
http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1973-Topps-Frank-Robinson-SGC-96-Mint.jpg

[the 'stache]

Great cards, guys. Jason I really like the Frank Robinson. The '73 Topps set seems to be mentioned often in discussions of least favorite sets, yet I love it. And it's amazing to me how many discussions of all-time greats tend to overlook Frank Robinson. Nearly 600 HRs, MVPs in both leagues, 57 hits shy of 3,000. There's no reason for it. He should be up there with Aaron, Mays, Mantle et all.

[David W]

The 73 F Robby is one of my favorite cards. I remember pulling it from a pack
in 1973 with snow on the ground, after my mom brought home a pack from the grocery store.

I called my friend who lived down the road to tell him baseball cards were in the stores.

He 1 upped me later in the week, when a family friend who owned a gas station and had access to wholesale markers got him either a vending box or a wax box. Either way, he had fun at age 10 busting that whole box.

[ALR-bishop]

So why did they change it back and forth over time, intentional or careless mistake ?

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img332.jpg?t=1352564044

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img291.jpg?t=1349628330

[Jlighter]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8471/8446061166_4ef6f88133_z.jpg

[jb217676]

Haven't picked up a post-war card in some time, happy to add this one to my collection:

[Bestdj777]

So why did they change it back and forth over time, intentional or careless mistake ?


No clue. Assuming it was a careless mistake?

[ALR-bishop]

There are 3 baseball "cards" in the set

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img054.jpg?t=1336665087

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img053.jpg?t=1336665006

[brob28]

Really nice looking 61 cards Broby. If you are getting those off ebay...I apologize as I was probably bidding against you a couple times the past few months. Just got a renewed interest in collecting since about September and have focused on pre-1975 PSA, BVG, or SGC 6-7's of HOF's, minor stars, and Dodgers(willing to go down to 4.5's for pre 1961, and down to 3's for major HOF's cards in the 50's).

1961 just happens to be one of the easier years to find decent shape cards.

I have been able to pick up several cards, including a few at monster discounts...in particular a 61 Reds Heavy Artillery PSA 6.5, well centered and a PSA 6.5 Frank howard for basically chump change. Also a really pretty PSA 7 Bob Gibson(not for chump change lol), 7 Curt Flood, and a nice 6 McCovey and 6 Cepeda. The only one that cost over $10 was the Gibson. I did get kinda screwed on a BVG 6 Robin Roberts that has some kind of wierd staining and print marks or mold or something. I dunno how it got a grade of six as the markings really do detract from the card. Oh well, thats what happens when you win with a $2 or $3 bid.


Thanks John, I'm sure you're not the first Net 54 member I've come up against in my travels, no doubt not that last! I recently finished a '56 set and jumped into this one. I'm about 70% done with my set, buying both graded and raw. I have also found it a bit easier to get '61's in nice condition, much eaiser than other cards from the late '50's and early '60's. The card stock they used that year was some real sturdy stuff. One other thing is that wax is easy to remove from these cards so I've been able to get some great deals on cards with stains and remove them with relative ease (speaking of the card front only). Are you going for 100% graded set?

PS - Always liked the heavy artillery card, great title.

[brob28]

There are 3 baseball "cards" in the set

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img054.jpg?t=1336665087

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img053.jpg?t=1336665006


Those push pulls a pretty cool, '60's issue? Just noticed the Gehrig is the same photo frm the '61 Topps benched card.

Cheers,

[Volod]

The 73 F Robby is one of my favorite cards. I remember pulling it from a pack
in 1973 with snow on the ground, after my mom brought home a pack from the grocery store.

I called my friend who lived down the road to tell him baseball cards were in the stores.

He 1 upped me later in the week, when a family friend who owned a gas station and had access to wholesale markers got him either a vending box or a wax box. Either way, he had fun at age 10 busting that whole box.

Great recall. Reminded me of a box experience of my own. My father once owned a small tobacco/magazine store and I used to help him out once in a while after getting out of the service back in the 60's. One day, I found him standing in the stockroom, scratching his head looking at two large boxes that had been hidding in a corner. They were waxboxes of 1968 Topps cards left over from the year before. He was sure his distributor wouldn't take them back for credit because they were over a year old. I can still picture him, chomping on his cigar and waving at the boxes as he told me take them out back and toss them into a dumpster. Meant nothing to me then - I had long since lost all interest in cards. But, now I have to wonder how many HOFers were in all those unopened packs.:eek:

[mintacular]

Sweet Reese, great "3". awesome

[Exhibitman]

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1960s%20J%20D%20McCarthy%20Mantle.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1965%20Dodgers.jpg

[Jlighter]

Sweet Reese, great "3". awesome

Thanks, I overpaid a little, but I figured it looked nice so I had to take it.

I also LOVE this card.

[peterose4hof]

Those Push-Pulls are really unique; haven't seen them before.

I picked this one up in the latest Love of the Game auction.

http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s393/peterose4hof/1951Reds.jpg

[ALR-bishop]

Nice card Chris. I put together the full set , 18 cards, and know it can be tough to find them in as nice of condition as yours

[peterose4hof]

Nice card Chris. I put together the full set , 18 cards, and know it can be tough to find them in as nice of condition as yours

Thanks Al! Fortunately for me, I only collect Cincinnati Reds cards so this is it for me. Although, this is the dated version. I may pickup an undated one if I come across it.

[the 'stache]

Every time I come here, I learn something new. Or I see something I've never seen before. Bravo, gentlemen.

Those push pulls are amazing.

I really feel like I grew up at the wrong time. All the cool stuff came out before I was born. :(

[ALR-bishop]

Bill---the Push Pull set was 1965, and like the 3 Hocus Focus /Magic Photo issues, the Who Am I issue, the Great American Stamp issue, the Scoops issue, and others, it was not limited to baseball. It had 36 subjects, only 3 of which involved baseball

The 60s were the heart of the Golden Era for both issued and unissued Topps test issues, which ended in the early 70s

[jthorst75]

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=156&pictureid=9891http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=156&pictureid=9892

[97manoftroy]

Sweet Reese, great "3". awesome

Agreed! Awesome card, especially for a "3"

[Bestdj777]

Chris, one of the coolest cards I've seen in a long time.

[pochards]

Here is my most recent pick up (aside from my 65 Uecker)

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/Pochards/1965%20Mickey%20Mantle/c7b10dccca0c728b426ce5141bcc4f75.jpg

[CobbSpikedMe]

I guess I'm still on my low grade Mantle kick. I just picked this one up a few days ago at a very reasonable price (at least I thought it was). I just love getting a Mantle from the mailbox when I get home from work!

Thanks,

AndyH

[DanP]

I've been looking for this card for awhile. I "won" it in the Love of the Game auction. BTW... they were great. Super fast shipping.

[pawpawdiv9]

Love the Mantles guys....I in fact love the "Mick" aka the Commerce Comet.
I picked this up today within the hour.

http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/kylerowdybusch/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/195910_zps58a1a103.jpg

[Robextend]

Wow Dan, awesome card!! And I agree, LOTG is excellent in every way.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Great pick-up, Dan!

[novakjr]

Agreed. AWESOME pick-up Dan:D:D:D

[vintagetoppsguy]

I've been wanting one of these for a long, long time:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x137/vintagetoppsguy/Post%20War%20Cards/1955Topps123SandyKoufax_zps696541fd.jpg

[bcbgcbrcb]

Beautiful Koufax RC, Dave.

[HRBAKER]

I've been wanting one of these for a long, long time:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x137/vintagetoppsguy/Post%20War%20Cards/1955Topps123SandyKoufax_zps696541fd.jpg

That's a nice one! Congrats!

[pawpawdiv9]

very nice...astonishing piece....as my jaw hits the floor.

[Robextend]

Very nice David, excellent pickup.

[the 'stache]

David, that Koufax is beautiful!

[4reals]

I picked this up last week. If I get it authenticated do you guys think I should go through PSA or SGC? I've never used SGC before. Should I just authenticate it or get the card graded as well? I appreciate your thoughts...

http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy19/joeoneone/Cards%20to%20Trade/54BerraAuto_zpsee3756c3.jpg

[pawpawdiv9]

Yes..use SGC for this..they are authentication autos now ---bonus specials on it.

[the 'stache]

It's great that SGC is into authenticating autos now, but I have concerns over who is doing it. It's not enough to say "hey, we're doing this now" if the people behind the scenes have somewhat questionable skills.

Mike Root was Director of Authentication at James Spence, and I've read several horror stories as to the accuracy of JSA's "opinions". Authenticating signatures that were later deemed forgeries, autographs obtained in person being opined as a fake. It doesn't matter how many autographs this person has purchased over the years. What matters is the accuracy with which each individual autograph is considered. I don't want to pay somebody $50 bucks for an auto on a $1,000 card if they're just going to look at it and say "ya, that looks right". For the authentication to be accurate, the signature in question should be compared to known, authenticated examples. They need to be looking at the signature under magnification, and I just don't know if this service is spending the time necessary.

The important thing to remember is that when you pay for this service, you are purchasing an opinion. I know that people on Ebay think that having a PSA/DNA, or a JSA authentication is a gold mine. All I'm saying is exercise caution. Never has the phrase "caveat emptor" been more appropriate.

[smrtn240]

Just aquired this one, my new favorite Post-War card in my collection:D

[Paul S]

Shawn, your beautiful upholstery is surpassed only by the wonderfulness of your card! ;) Congrats!

[pawpawdiv9]

Just aquired this one, my new favorite Post-War card in my collection:D



Is that the card the government tried to take back and had stamped as fakes or something like that. I ran across some that didnt have the stamp.

[smrtn240]

I sure hope not:eek:..no I'm 99% sure that it is the real deal
But yes you are currect pawpaw, there were fakes that weren't stamped produced in the 80's I believe. One clear indicator would be the black outline on Rose's helmet.

[pawpawdiv9]

It's great that SGC is into authenticating autos now, but I have concerns over who is doing it. It's not enough to say "hey, we're doing this now" if the people behind the scenes have somewhat questionable skills.

Mike Root was Director of Authentication at James Spence, and I've read several horror stories as to the accuracy of JSA's "opinions". Authenticating signatures that were later deemed forgeries, autographs obtained in person being opined as a fake. It doesn't matter how many autographs this person has purchased over the years. What matters is the accuracy with which each individual autograph is considered. I don't want to pay somebody $50 bucks for an auto on a $1,000 card if they're just going to look at it and say "ya, that looks right". For the authentication to be accurate, the signature in question should be compared to known, authenticated examples. They need to be looking at the signature under magnification, and I just don't know if this service is spending the time necessary.

The important thing to remember is that when you pay for this service, you are purchasing an opinion. I know that people on Ebay think that having a PSA/DNA, or a JSA authentication is a gold mine. All I'm saying is exercise caution. Never has the phrase "caveat emptor" been more appropriate.



SGC Authentic Press Release

SGC has recently developed a new autograph authentication division (SGC Authentic). The division will be headed by Mike Root (Director of Authentication/Senior Authenticator). Mike has owned and operated sports collectibles stores for the past 20 years. Mike has spent that time buying and selling autographs, as well as attending countless sporting events and signings where he acquired thousands of in person autographs. Mike was the former Director of Authentication and Lead Authenticator for a nationally recognized third party authentication service for the past three years. With a wide range of knowledge and a top notch team of consultants SGC is looking forward to authenticating autographs throughout the hobby.

[savedfrommyspokes]

I came across this 80 T Fred Stanley card with the yellow print variation...any ideas on if this is a tough card or not? The next card is a 1967 Topps FB card of Ben Davidson (I know this is the BB forum), BUT, it is mis cut and has the edge of a 68 Topps baseball card on it's bottom edge. Does anyone have any ideas how a 67 FB card would be cut next to a 68 BB card?? Were the 68 BB and 67 FB cards on the same sheets, or were the sheets themselves from the same group of card stock?

[Harliduck]

Chipped another 54 Topps monster off the list, getting close.


http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1954-TOPPS-BASEBALL-201-AL-KALINE-ROOKIE-TIGERS-/00/s/Mzg5WDI4Nw==/z/y3sAAMXQkN5RDxDs/$T2eC16NHJGoE9nuQeR6!BRD)DsIS(w~~60_12.JPG

[cardinalcollector]

I came across this 80 T Fred Stanley card with the yellow print variation...any ideas on if this is a tough card or not? The next card is a 1967 Topps FB card of Ben Davidson (I know this is the BB forum), BUT, it is mis cut and has the edge of a 68 Topps baseball card on it's bottom edge. Does anyone have any ideas how a 67 FB card would be cut next to a 68 BB card?? Were the 68 BB and 67 FB cards on the same sheets, or were the sheets themselves from the same group of card stock?

The Ben Davidson card is from the 1968 Milton Bradley board game "Win-a-card". The board game had 1967 T FB, 1968 T BB, and some Topps Roadster cards.

http://jul10.hugginsandscott.com/cgi-bin/showitem.pl?itemid=23253

http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=9708&lotIdNo=13001

[Bestdj777]

I just picked this one up off of ebay. I was so excited to come across the Tab variation of this that I didn't examine the picture all that well before bidding. Anyone have any idea what the gray foam material is around the inside? Given the wear on the inside and out, I would say this is legit. Just not sure if it came with this or not. Never seen another with that rubbery material on it.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1960s-TAB-MICKEY-MANTLE-TAB-RARE-Bottle-Cap-/00/s/MTAwMFgxMDAw/$T2eC16hHJGIE9nnWsyHeBQ7OOc,N6w~~60_12.JPG

[savedfrommyspokes]

Thanks Randy....this makes perfect sense. In comparing the color of the back of this 67 FB card, it matches the color of my 68 BB MBs cards perfectly. And as with the 68 MB BB having a slightly different color on the back than the regular issue, the same is true with the 67 MB FB. Thanks again

[Cliff Bowman]

I just picked this one up off of ebay. I was so excited to come across the Tab variation of this that I didn't examine the picture all that well before bidding. Anyone have any idea what the gray foam material is around the inside? Given the wear on the inside and out, I would say this is legit. Just not sure if it came with this or not. Never seen another with that rubbery material on it.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1960s-TAB-MICKEY-MANTLE-TAB-RARE-Bottle-Cap-/00/s/MTAwMFgxMDAw/$T2eC16hHJGIE9nnWsyHeBQ7OOc,N6w~~60_12.JPG

I have noticed that the Yankees and Mets are the only two teams with 1967 Coca Cola caps made that way, apparently the bottling plant in the New York area had a unique way of manufacturing the caps. Each teams caps were made by the local bottling plant.

[Cliff Bowman]

I came across this 80 T Fred Stanley card with the yellow print variation...any ideas on if this is a tough card or not? The next card is a 1967 Topps FB card of Ben Davidson (I know this is the BB forum), BUT, it is mis cut and has the edge of a 68 Topps baseball card on it's bottom edge. Does anyone have any ideas how a 67 FB card would be cut next to a 68 BB card?? Were the 68 BB and 67 FB cards on the same sheets, or were the sheets themselves from the same group of card stock?

Most of the eleven cards on the top row of each of the E* and F* sheets from the 1980 Topps set were affected by a printing flaw where the red ink didn't go all the way to the top of the card. There are varying degrees of the depth, and each card is affected differently, some in the name, some in the position pennant, and some in the top border line. The affected cards that I know of are Ted Cox, Sammy Stewart, Junior Kennedy, Junior Moore, Fred Stanley, John Wathan, Dave Rader, Reggie Cleveland, Steve Braun, Harry Chappas, Tom Poquette, Rafael Landestoy, U. L. Washington, and Will McEnaney. There are several on eBay, usually $50-$100.

[Bestdj777]

I have noticed that the Yankees and Mets are the only two teams with 1967 Coca Cola caps made that way, apparently the bottling plant in the New York area had a unique way of manufacturing the caps. Each teams caps were made by the local bottling plant.

Thanks Cliff. Very interesting. Glad to hear it is something from the factory.

[savedfrommyspokes]

Thanks Cliff for the info on the 80's cards!

[bravesfan22]

Got this in the mail today:

[ALR-bishop]

Great card Adam.

Cliff---I have all the 1980 yellow oddities you mention ( although in several the name is not affected), except Cox. Do you have it and if so can you pm me a scan or describe it. Also, I have a Scarberry which seems to be similar to the ones you list


Al

[pawpawdiv9]

whew, thank you..i already have that Mantle card....I sure hope im not bidding on items you other Mantle buyers are interested in. I have what seems to be a good bunch..but sticking to the cards is tough...theres so much other stuff thats cool to have.
Looking to grab a Dan-Dee one of these days.

[paleocards]

I picked-up this beauty from PWCC's recently concluded auction:


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/paleocards/jenkns66f_PSA_registry_zps137f1ea2.jpg

[ALR-bishop]

Very nice, Pale

[Harliduck]

Nothing like realizing a childhood dream...

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1954-TOPPS-128-HANK-AARON-RC-/00/s/MTE2OFg4OTY=/z/unwAAOxyGb1RGCIU/$(KGrHqV,!lcFDyriJVW3BRGCIUKJSQ~~60_57.JPG



Got the Kaline and Aaron in the same week, time to relax and enjoy. My midgrade 54 set is looking pretty good...only Banks and Mays left for the big boys. I'll be staring at the Aaron for hours...can't believe I FINALLY own one.

[sycks22]

Nothing like realizing a childhood dream...

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1954-TOPPS-128-HANK-AARON-RC-/00/s/MTE2OFg4OTY=/z/unwAAOxyGb1RGCIU/$(KGrHqV,!lcFDyriJVW3BRGCIUKJSQ~~60_57.JPG



Got the Kaline and Aaron in the same week, time to relax and enjoy. My midgrade 54 set is looking pretty good...only Banks and Mays left for the big boys. I'll be staring at the Aaron for hours...can't believe I FINALLY own one.


Great pick up John. The Aaron rookie is always a keeper.

[Cliff Bowman]

Great card Adam.

Cliff---I have all the 1980 yellow oddities you mention ( although in several the name is not affected), except Cox. Do you have it and if so can you pm me a scan or describe it. Also, I have a Scarberry which seems to be similar to the ones you list


Al It took me forever to find it. It's on the E* Sheet along with the Fred Stanley, John Wathan, and the Junior Kennedy. I haven't found any variations of the other seven cards in the row yet, maybe the flaw begins with the Ted Cox card.

[ALR-bishop]

Thanks, Cliff. What are the other 7 cards ?

[chaddurbin]

the result of a wtb: rose post on here a couple months back. another all-topps rookie card checked off.

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/quannimir/Collection/64rose_zps51eae37f.jpg

[CW]

Great Aaron rookie, John. You cannot get more classic.

[the 'stache]

John, I love that Aaron. :)

[pochards]

Nice Aaron John! Can't wait to see it. You're really knocking off the big boys of those 54's!

[bbcard1]

I'm not sure I killed it on the price ($50) but nonetheless a pleasant surprise tucked among the shiny at the local mall show.

[pochards]

There are some nice cards posted! Here are a few of my recent pick ups....

Here is a nice stack of 59's I got in the mail yesterday.
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/Pochards/1965%20Mickey%20Mantle/a707f9b07c5e94be830e9d7e434c4381.jpg

And a few Mantles! I love getting Mantles!
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/Pochards/1965%20Mickey%20Mantle/c7b10dccca0c728b426ce5141bcc4f75.jpg

An upgrade to my 65 Mantle... My brother John now owns my other one! The fun part about brothers collecting is the trading we get to do!
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/Pochards/1965%20Mickey%20Mantle/ac7bdc640c42305bf869fe1b7c0e0fe9.jpg

[the 'stache]

Nice cards, Jason!

Who doesn't love collecting Mantles, lol.

[ALR-bishop]

Mantle is Mantle. How about that Curt Raydon

[pochards]

Mantle is Mantle. How about that Curt Raydon

I agree! Anyone can own a Mantle! :) But a Curt Raydon rookie card...priceless! :D

[ALR-bishop]

Jason---it really is one of my favorite 59 cards, and 59 was the first set I finished as a kid. Look up his bio sometime

[pochards]

Jason---it really is one of my favorite 59 cards, and 59 was the first set I finished as a kid. Look up his bio sometime

59's were cards I remember seeing as a kid and loving them!

Thanks for having me look up info on Curt. He looked like he might have really been a good pitcher had it not be for his arm troubles. Pitching only 1 season and having a 8-4 record with a 4-hit shutout against the Giants was pretty good. After his arm tightness in 59 pitching in AAA he never pitched again and became a policeman. Very interesting!

[the 'stache]

Jason---it really is one of my favorite 59 cards, and 59 was the first set I finished as a kid. Look up his bio sometime

Ok Al, you've piqued my curiosity. Pitched one year in the majors, was 8-4 with a 3.67 ERA. If I'm a manager, that's a guy that's getting a roster spot, or at the very least, an invite to spring training in 1959. But that was it for him. Out of the majors at 24 years of age.

Wikipedia's limited page for him doesn't mention anything peculiar. So what happened?

[the 'stache]

Hmm,

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Curt_Raydon

Seems he developed a cyst on the middle finger of his pitching hand, and arm issues, and was sent to AAA the next season. Never made it back to the majors.

Well, if you're only going to make it for one season, that's not a bad one to have. Bet he has some stories to tell the kids and grandkids. He played with a couple future Hall of Famers in Clemente and Mazerowski.

[Harliduck]

Picked up this cool card...I've never owned a Ralph Kiner, and I still don't, lol. Part of a trade with Jason my brother for his extra 65 Mantle and for his 54 Bowman set...

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1954-Bowman-45-Ralph-Kiner-Cubs-EX-/00/s/NDUwWDMwNQ==/z/ZfQAAMXQjwVRANAW/$(KGrHqZ,!lIFDw6(!7hgBR!N!WdH7Q~~60_12.JPG

[David W]

I never used to like the 54 Bowman's, but have developed an affinity for them lately.

I'm not sure why, maybe the facsimile auto at the bottom, and the good pictures.

Nice Kiner.

[the 'stache]

Nice Kiner, but I'll never get used to seeing him in anything but a Pirates uni.

I picked up my first Kiner about a month and a half ago, a nice 1953 Bowman. I've always liked him, and have felt he's a little underrated for somebody that won 7 straight home run titles.

[ALR-bishop]

He had a 1960 Topps card too. As Jason mentioned he became a cop and retired to Jasper in east Texas. I think he still signs autos from

131 Peachtree Rd
Jasper, Tx 75951

[t206blogcom]

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1975-Topps-Carlton-Fisk-SGC-96-Mint.jpg
http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1972-Topps-Steve-Carlton-SGC-96-Mint.jpg
http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1961-Topps-Billy-Williams-Rookie-SGC-86.jpg

[Harliduck]

Nice Kiner, but I'll never get used to seeing him in anything but a Pirates uni.

I picked up my first Kiner about a month and a half ago, a nice 1953 Bowman. I've always liked him, and have felt he's a little underrated for somebody that won 7 straight home run titles.

Couldn't agree more...I remember as a kid holding him in high value due to his two 50 HR years as well, anyone doing that was a God to me. Until Brady Anderson hit 50...:D


Another new card...down to one more for the set...Bench makes 719...

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1970-TOPPS-660-JOHNNY-BENCH-REDS-EX-048985-/00/s/NjA0WDQ2MA==/$T2eC16dHJHwE9n8ii+B(BQ126flQrw~~60_3.JPG

[Harliduck]

Wow, nice Billy Williams and others Jason...

[t206blogcom]

Wow, nice Billy Williams and others Jason...

Thanks John!

[Robextend]

Couldn't agree more...I remember as a kid holding him in high value due to his two 50 HR years as well, anyone doing that was a God to me. Until Brady Anderson hit 50...:D


Another new card...down to one more for the set...Bench makes 719...

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1970-TOPPS-660-JOHNNY-BENCH-REDS-EX-048985-/00/s/NjA0WDQ2MA==/$T2eC16dHJHwE9n8ii+B(BQ126flQrw~~60_3.JPG

I just picked up the final card I needed for my 1970 complete set the other day. It was #702....the Bench was the 2nd to last card I picked up!

Congrats,

Rob

[39special]

Added a couple to my Dodger collection

[pochards]

Love those 55's! Especially the Hodges. Great cards!

[Harliduck]

I just picked up the final card I needed for my 1970 complete set the other day. It was #702....the Bench was the 2nd to last card I picked up!

Congrats,

Rob

Wow Rob, that is crazy! What are the odds...congrats on finishing!

Unfortunately for me my last card is #712...:D Ive been picky and want a good price. I normally get stars first and build around them, but I just haven't found the right deal/card. I am on the hunt!

No joke on my 702....I bought my 700 Frank Robinson, and the seller inserted that card in as a "thank you" pretty early on in my quest on this set. I was VERY surprised and pleased...they got good feedback! lol...

[Robextend]

Wow Rob, that is crazy! What are the odds...congrats on finishing!

Unfortunately for me my last card is #712...:D Ive been picky and want a good price. I normally get stars first and build around them, but I just haven't found the right deal/card. I am on the hunt!

No joke on my 702....I bought my 700 Frank Robinson, and the seller inserted that card in as a "thank you" pretty early on in my quest on this set. I was VERY surprised and pleased...they got good feedback! lol...


That's awesome, I have been helped along the way by other collector's generosity as well...I try to pay it forward. 712 is a tricky one!! I got lucky, bought one raw on ebay...scan was kind of inconclusive and was happily surprised when it arrived. Good luck finding one that fits your set! Keep us posted.

[novakjr]

It's been about 3 weeks since I've bought anything other than modern AUTO's.. It's good to get a break from the shiny-signed stuff every once in a while..

[pepis]

Recent pick-up from a local weekly show, off center but sharp otherwise

[ALR-bishop]

... are infrequent and light weight in San Antonio....sigh

[pepis]

... are infrequent and light weight in San Antonio....sigh

Here in So Cal we have/had an ongoing show every wed/sat for about
25 years running now easilly the most successful collectibles show,
probably in the whole country, over 2,000 people show up every time.
(Frank & sons)

[mannybb24]

One thing Frank & Sons is good for is picking up bootleg movies;)

[39special]

I got a couple of Exhibits and a Furillo upgrade today

[brob28]

My latest, now 75% complete with the set.

[smrtn240]

my new addition.. I'm about as happy as Brooks appears to be:)

[pepis]

One thing Frank & Sons is good for is picking up bootleg movies;)

Also good for picking up decent looking vintage Mantles.


http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z415/pepis01/IMG_1444_zps547125b8.jpg

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z415/pepis01/IMG_1445_zpsaecfcdb3.jpg

[ALR-bishop]

Nice one

[mintacular]

Sweet Brooks, looks pack-fresh.

[Volod]

Also good for picking up decent looking vintage Mantles.

Really nice card. Yikes, Mantle led the league in strikeouts in 1954 - these days, you have utility infielders who strike out more than that.:eek:

[CW]

Cool pickups, everyone!

Almost posted this on the prewar side... whooops. Special thanks to Dean H. for offering up his really nice Jackie Robinson rookie. How fitting that the first line on the reverse wastes no time in pointing out Jackie's great accomplishment. A classic card of a true American hero...

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfolderscf/cw/cwcollection/Leaf%20Jackie%20Robinson.jpg

[DeanH3]

Looks great Chuck! It fits into your collection perfectly. Thanks to you for a great transaction. Enjoy.

[Harliduck]

Wow...great 55 Mantle...and even COOLER Jackie card.


A couple of my new cards..

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1954-Topps-118-CARL-SCHEIB-EXMT-/00/s/NTQyWDQwMA==/$T2eC16JHJIkE9qU3iyUjBQjs!eRdgQ~~60_3.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1954-Topps-117-SOLLY-HEMUS-EXMT-/00/s/NTY1WDQwMA==/$T2eC16NHJI!E9qSO8GiEBQjs!(j(,!~~60_3.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1954-Topps-115-RIP-REPULSKI-St-Louis-Cardinals-NRMT-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMTg5/$(KGrHqR,!jgFB93NWemSBQwj1PSztw~~60_57.JPG

I know these aren't really killer cards, but they are getting me closer to completing my 54 set. Only 90 left! Also, went to a local shop who got some new vintage in and picked up these -

1955 Topps #2 Ted Williams
1957 Topps #62 Billy Martin
1957 Topps #80 Gil Hodges
1957 Topps #201 Sandy Amoros
1957 Topps #125 Al Kaline
1957 Topps #203 Hoyt Wilhelm
1957 Topps #277 Johnny Podres
1964 Topps #200 Sandy Koufax
1964 Topps #150 Willie Mays
1964 Topps #260 Frank Robinson
1968 Topps #280 Mickey Mantle

The 55 was indulgence (EX plus too) and the 57s were for my new set goal. The 64s are for my future goal and the 68 Mantle is one of the last big 68 cards to get...although still need the Clemente. Need a scanner!!!

[pepis]

Just traded for it.

[the 'stache]

Really nice card. Yikes, Mantle led the league in strikeouts in 1954 - these days, you have utility infielders who strike out more than that.:eek:

That's a half season for somebody like Mark Reynolds. The last five seasons, Reynolds' strike out totals have been 204, 223, 211, 196 and 159. 199 strikeouts per season (and 217 per 162 games). I'm sorry, 164 home runs over that 5 year period isn't worth 993 strikeouts.

[the 'stache]

As always, some beautiful cards, guys.

Chuck and Jose, I really love the Jackie Robinsons.

[CW]

Thankyou, guys -- appreciate it. :)

[Volod]

That's a half season for somebody like Mark Reynolds. The last five seasons, Reynolds' strike out totals have been 204, 223, 211, 196 and 159. 199 strikeouts per season (and 217 per 162 games). I'm sorry, 164 home runs over that 5 year period isn't worth 993 strikeouts.

I'm with you, Bill. Unfortunately, the geniuses who run my local favorite team apparently disagree: they just inked Reynolds to a huge contract to flail away with runners on base.:o

[sycks22]

Just traded for it.

Great looking Jackie

[Eric72]

I picked up quite a few '55 Topps cards this month and now have a total of 79/206. Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews was my favorite. :)

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b498/EricsPhotographs/mathews_zps1ec5e452.jpg

Many thanks to a fellow board member for making this available at a great price.

Best Regards,

Eric

[97manoftroy]

Eric that's a clean Eddie..great pick up

[CW]

Centering is spot on, too. Very nice.

[Eric72]

D Marvin…Chuck W…Thanks for the kind words. The Mathews is precisely what I like in a '55 Topps card...well-centered, crease-free, mid-range condition, and inexpensive.

To everyone - I hope your February was a good one. Best wishes for some great pickups in March.

Happy collecting,

Eric

[sycks22]

Oh George

[pepis]

Oh George

I think yours came from that page