JULY Pick-ups!

[Cardboard Junkie]

Mr. Tiger!

[bobsbbcards]

That looks way too nice to be a 5. Hidden crease possibly? Great card!!!

[itjclarke]

I'm beginning to think I'm one of 2-3 or people buying these... I hope it stays that way while I'm buying! Thank you Greg Schwartz for a great and informative transaction.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Very nice, Dave & Ian.

[Exhibitman]

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1954%20Johnston%20Cookies%20Aaron.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1954%20Johnston%20Cookies%20Mathews.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1957%20Sohio%20Indians%201.jpg

[Iwantmorecards77]

Thanks to a board member - I was able to add this to my collection. While not a Hall of Famer - I felt this was a key one to have for the rookie collection.

[Robextend]

Great pickups so far!!

http://photos.imageevent.com/vanslykefan/postwar1/hofrookiecards/websize/Berra%20RC.jpg

[CW]

^^^ Nice Rose and Berra RCs!

Cool Kaline, Dave!

[novakjr]

Awesome Adam. Are the Sohio's still intact?

[DanP]

David, Rob.... nice RC's

Here are two recent pickups.

Dan

[Exhibitman]

Awesome Adam. Are the Sohio's still intact?

Yes and I also have the rest of the set and the album

[arexcrooke]

Awesome cards guys!
What makes the 54 Kaline PSA 5 grade there? I'm new at collecting and grading but that card looks a lot sharper than a 5. Nice corners and nice centering. That's a beaut!

[novakjr]

Yes and I also have the rest of the set and the album

Very nice...:)

[CharleyBrown]

A few Jackies back from PSA!

'54 Topps Gray Back (1/1 - only 1 graded higher - super tough in this condition - recently sold my PSA3 for $915)
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/The%20Jackie%20Robinson%20Collection/1954-Gray-Back-PSA-5-Jackie-Robinson001_zpsf2f51905.jpg

'47 Bond Bread Fielding, Ball in Glove (Was an SGC50)
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/The%20Jackie%20Robinson%20Collection/1947-Bond-Bread-Jackie-Robinson-Fielding-Ball-in-Glove001_zpsc484eca6.jpg

'47 Bond Bread Running Down Baseline (was an SGC40!!!)
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/The%20Jackie%20Robinson%20Collection/1947-Bond-Bread-Running-Down-Baseline001_zpse0d58eb9.jpg


Funny - I just noticed PSA botched the labels... WTF! Does anybody know if they will fix that free of charge?

[pepis]

A few Jackies back from PSA!

'54 Topps Gray Back (1/1 - only 1 graded higher - super tough in this condition - recently sold my PSA3 for $915)
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/The%20Jackie%20Robinson%20Collection/1954-Gray-Back-PSA-5-Jackie-Robinson001_zpsf2f51905.jpg

'47 Bond Bread Fielding, Ball in Glove (Was an SGC50)
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/The%20Jackie%20Robinson%20Collection/1947-Bond-Bread-Jackie-Robinson-Fielding-Ball-in-Glove001_zpsc484eca6.jpg

'47 Bond Bread Running Down Baseline (was an SGC40!!!)
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/The%20Jackie%20Robinson%20Collection/1947-Bond-Bread-Running-Down-Baseline001_zpse0d58eb9.jpg


Funny - I just noticed PSA botched the labels... WTF! Does anybody know if they will fix that free of charge?

Yes the'll fix it at no cost to you,
and will ship it back for free also

nice pick up!

[Harliduck]

Picked up a couple of new 65's...need only 22 left!

http://i.onfinite.com/wBdCMmK9d.jpg

http://i.onfinite.com/XG47MmK9d.jpg

http://i.onfinite.com/rCwBMmK9d.jpg

http://i.onfinite.com/483DMmK9d.jpg



Starting to wind down a few sets, getting excited to start some new years!

[MikeGarcia]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/SCDSGCBGS4CARDS_NEW.JPG


....plus I love those older holders...

[sflayank]

theres no such thing as 54 grey back jackie
grey backs are only #131-190
sorry brain freeze ...i was thinking 52s...sorry guys
thanks charley

[CharleyBrown]

theres no such thing as 54 grey back jackie
grey backs are only #131-190

Larry, check PM..

1954 Gray Backs were #s 1-50.

You're thinking of 1952 Gray Backs.

[Volod]

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1957%20Sohio%20Indians%201.jpg

I like those cards, Adam. Every time I see The Rock and The Rajah in a Tribe uni, I want to visit Frank Lane's grave and.........wonder how many pennants they might have won, if not for him.

[SPMIDD]

Picked this Mantle up recently. I am really starting to enjoy collecting Mantle's. What's not to like.

[NewEnglandBaseBallist]

1952 Colecciones Victorias, 1957 Omaha Cardinals Picture Paks, 1964 Topps Venezuelan Hoyt Wilhelm, 1967 Topps Venezuelans, and a 1960 Topps Luis Aparicio -

[CharleyBrown]

Well - not quite as nice as the Mantle above... but I had some eBay bucks to spend, so I figured why not pick up my first ever Mantle.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/Davids%20Collection/1953-Mantle-PSA-1-5_zps54d5b714.jpg

[jthorst75]

Charley you must have had some serious eBay bucks
saved up. I had only enough for this 70 OPC Munson
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=156&pictureid=11836

[CharleyBrown]

Charley you must have had some serious eBay bucks
saved up. I had only enough for this 70 OPC Munson
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=156&pictureid=11836

Jason - love the Munson OPC RC!!

I didn't have enough to cover the entire card, but I had enough to justify the purchase.

[HOF Yankees]

got this one for my 1968 Yankees team set, I now have 18 left for the set

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q244/Raycroft1/68Stottlemyre_zpsda7174ee.jpg (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/Raycroft1/media/68Stottlemyre_zpsda7174ee.jpg.html)

will have more soon I hope

[Northviewcats]

Great cards everyone. I picked up these off the Bay this month.

Best regards,

Joe

[67_Palmer]

Nice!

[67_Palmer]

Picked up some nice 7th series 71's.

<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7417/9249985216_7b8d455fda.jpg" width="354" height="500" alt="71T_752_Dick Drago"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2865/9249985428_496727617e.jpg" width="359" height="500" alt="71T_748_John Purdin"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5340/9247200825_6e0e2eb13c.jpg" width="360" height="500" alt="71T_747_Rookie Stars">

<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/9247201003_48e78b6359.jpg" width="353" height="500" alt="71T_744_Chuck Manuel"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7302/9247201167_435be1ff89.jpg" width="354" height="500" alt="71T_741_Skip Guinn"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/9247201339_4ae8c8e8e2.jpg" width="358" height="500" alt="71T_733_Lee Maye">

<img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5550/9247201499_056bca67c9.jpg" width="355" height="500" alt="71T_732_Bob Reed"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5504/9249986490_fca594b20b.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="71T_728_Rookie Stars"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7359/9247201791_2799f077d1.jpg" width="355" height="500" alt="71T_720_Matty Alou">

<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7377/9249986826_2e94d9d63e.jpg" width="356" height="500" alt="71T_713_Mike Marshall">

[MBMiller25]

I love the 53 Topps Mick's. Thats a card I really need to add to my collection.

Picked this up on the 4th of July!

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mbmiller25/post-war-baseball/11850/1955-topps-clemente-psa-7.5

[MBMiller25]

Picked this up a day later... A friend was selling and I just couldn't turn the deal down he gave me on this card relative to the last couple sales.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mbmiller25/post-war-baseball/11842/1965-topps-clemente-psa-9

[7nohitter]

Is it just me or are ALL Clemente cards gorgeous?

I mean, even the 66 Mantle leaves something to be desired...but EVERY Clemente card is beautiful!

[bcbgcbrcb]

WOW, Matt, great Clemente RC!

[pawpawdiv9]

nice Clemente...in the next few weeks, i may be adding one to my collection.
Just waiting and see how my bid holds out or not. Then i'll post it here, so ya can drool more.
BTW- amazing Mantles..too bad i have nothing to post -pic wise. :(:(
I missed an opportunity for a 51 Bowman mays...someone jumped in and paid full price, while i was negotiating a deal. too bad, the seller was off during the holidays.

[CharleyBrown]

I love the 53 Topps Mick's. Thats a card I really need to add to my collection.

Picked this up on the 4th of July!

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mbmiller25/post-war-baseball/11850/1955-topps-clemente-psa-7.5

Matt - that's a great looking Clemente! Love the centering on it.

[CharleyBrown]

Picked this up a day later... A friend was selling and I just couldn't turn the deal down he gave me on this card relative to the last couple sales.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mbmiller25/post-war-baseball/11842/1965-topps-clemente-psa-9

Wow! Very nice!

[the 'stache]

Wow, guys, July is shaping up to be a hell of a month! So many beautiful cards!

Is it just me or are ALL Clemente cards gorgeous?

I mean, even the 66 Mantle leaves something to be desired...but EVERY Clemente card is beautiful!

I wholeheartedly agree, Andrew!

Matt, those two Clementes are gorgeous. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the '55.

David, that's a beautiful Kaline rookie. It looks like it should have received a slightly higher grade imo.

Charley, love the Jackies. Mr. Robinson will be an early pickup for me once I get started, just need to decide where to start. :D

John, I love those new cards of yours. The '65 set is starting to grow on me. And that's one of my favorite Willie Mays cards.

[paleocards]

Love that Clemente RC, Matt, just gorgeous!

[jerrys]

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[jthorst75]

So the 70 OPC Munson that is on the previous page "got lost in the mail". I posted too soon prior to receiving it and now looked what happened.
Anyways I got a refund on my eBay bucks and got one of the best duo cards in it's place. Still would like to get that OPC Munson though........
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=156&pictureid=11847

[NewEnglandBaseBallist]

1950's/60's Molson Postcards

[67_Palmer]

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Awesome!

[MBMiller25]

Thats a really nice 62 Musial. Might want to think about reviewing that card. Looks alot nicer than a 8.

[CW]

Nice pickups, all -- from the raw '71s to the Musial to the Mantle/Aaron -- fantastic!! I've also never seen a Molson postcard... very cool.

Congrats on the Roberto, Matt. YOWZA! :eek:

And I agree on the "Clemente having great cards" sentiment. If I was ever to do a player run of cards, Clemente would be the man. Even his obscure regional and test issues are cool looking.

[Bestdj777]

Pleased to add this Holiday Inn Mantle to my collection. Although it is a little off topic, I also picked up a handful of 1910s-1950s Westie tobacco cards.

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/T2eC16RsE9swmZpDmBRwQQnkczQ60_3_zps80c06193.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/1954FullSpeedCigarettes_zpsb07e707c.jpg

[JollyElm]

Grabbed a few HOF'ers for the upgrading of my 1972 set, which I have for trade in the B/S/T section. And the 2 Gibson World Series cards are just for the heck of it.

106578
106580

[UOFLfan7]

Picked up an entire SSPC 1975 set, complete with all of the error cards from the set such as the Nolan Ryan error card in NrMt to Mint condition.

It really is a shame that the set had a bunch of legal issues and a bunch of errors on cards, because it truly is a beautiful set of cards. The front of the card has a large picture of the player, and only that. It doesn't have a bunch of stuff like the team name, the players name, the company, or whatever else plastered all over the front, which makes the card look beautiful. The back is where you will find all that stuff.

Will have some scans up later.

[MikeGarcia]

Yup , they are absolutely and intensely gorgeous , ; I rank them right up there with the '53 Bowman Color as far as sheer eye appeal .

[CharleyBrown]

My biggest pick up of the year came this morning at 9:17 AM, not in the form of cardboard, but rather a 6 lb 3 oz baby girl.

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/IMG_5658_zps3aa959a0.jpg

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/IMG_5675_zps93241991.jpg

My son meeting her for the first time:
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb411/CharleyBrownWLT/IMG_5664_zps970f6c03.jpg

[71buc]

[QUOTE=CharleyBrown;1158302]My biggest pick up of the year came this morning at 9:17 AM, not in the form of cardboard, but rather a 6 lb 3 oz baby girl.QUOTE]

Congrats Shaun nothing compares to daughters. I have three of my own and could not be prouder. I am very happy for you and your family.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Congrats, Shaun!

[Bestdj777]

Congratulations Shaun!

[MBMiller25]

Shaun, Congrats to you and your family! What did you name that beautiful girl?

[CharleyBrown]

Thanks Mike, Phil, Chris, and Matt!

Matt, we named her Maria Gabriela.

[ALR-bishop]

A 10 Gem Mint

[Cardboard Junkie]

"When you come to a fork in the road, take it!"

[CharleyBrown]

Thanks Al!

Sweet Yogi David.

[HOF Yankees]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q244/Raycroft1/scan0001_zps37ae3c6c.jpg (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/Raycroft1/media/scan0001_zps37ae3c6c.jpg.html)- broke this one out of the psa case. When I went to bid and buy I didn't relize it was a perforated EX 5, the case is in the trash but the card is in the personal collection

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q244/Raycroft1/59drysdale_zpsaa63773c.jpg (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/Raycroft1/media/59drysdale_zpsaa63773c.jpg.html)

great stuff all and congrulations on the baby girl Shaun

[pawpawdiv9]

Goodwin Auction
suprised the bid even held up..In fact i gave a Clemente guy here a shot at it while it was still 'juicy'
Not my particular player and year...was hoping/looking for a RC of him, just couldnt pass this one up as nice it was.

http://www.goodwinandco.com/ItemImages/000025/43-366a_med.jpeg
http://www.goodwinandco.com/ItemImages/000025/43-366b_med.jpeg

[67_Palmer]

Nice!!

[ALR-bishop]

I satisfied my quest for the 1967 Topps Disc sets with a proof sheet of both from Topps Vault some years back. The 68 set is one of the toughest Topps test sets to cobble together. I have only been able to get 8 so far ( all in proof form), this being the latest

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img562_zpsa270bbc9.jpg?t=1374163721

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/ToppsSheets004.jpg

[pawpawdiv9]

I think i may have won this:
@ Goldin Auctions last night

WHALE ALERT!!!
1952 #311 Mantle

https://www.goldinauctions.com/LotImages/11/4830a_lg.jpeg

[Bestdj777]

Beautiful pickups Chris and Al!

[JollyElm]

Nothing terribly great, but I knocked a bunch of HOF'ers off of my need list at a show today. Anyone knowing the centering issues of the 1972's should recognize how great it is to find a Hank Aaron in action that isn't 90/10 left to right. And the 1970 Clemente is one of my favorites, so I was thrilled to get it at a decent price.

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[the 'stache]

Congratulations, Shaun! What a sweetie! No offense, gentlemen, but I think Shaun wins this thread hands down. :D

Here's hoping little Maria Gabriela and mom are both doing well, and resting comfortably. God Bless you and your family!!!!

[the 'stache]

I think i may have won this:
@ Goldin Auctions last night

WHALE ALERT!!!
1952 #311 Mantle

https://www.goldinauctions.com/LotImages/11/4830a_lg.jpeg

Big time congratulations, Chris, on the '52 Mantle pickup. It just doesn't get much better than that!

Nothing terribly great, but I knocked a bunch of HOF'ers off of my need list at a show today. Anyone knowing the centering issues of the 1972's should recognize how great it is to find a Hank Aaron in action that isn't 90/10 left to right. And the 1970 Clemente is one of my favorites, so I was thrilled to get it at a decent price.

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Darren, you've had a lot of really nice pickups this month. Seeing your newest additions makes me want to go a little crazy on the ungraded 70s cards. I especially like the 1970 Clemente (of course, being a Roberto fanatic).

Well done! Thank you for sharing these.

[the 'stache]

Yup , they are absolutely and intensely gorgeous , ; I rank them right up there with the '53 Bowman Color as far as sheer eye appeal .

Mike, I don't know if I've ever seen this set before today. I looked up '75 SSPC on Ebay, and I have to agree. They have the same appeal as the 1953 Bowman Color set. Wow. The Bowman cards hold a little more appeal for me because of the older uniforms and stadiums, but this '75 set is gorgeous.

There were two main reasons I quit the hobby for so long in the early 90's. First, the over-saturation of the market just killed it for me. It seemed that companies were just printing the cards 24/7. No quality control. No real appeal. Secondly, the cards themselves often looked hideous. Loud colors, horrible typography. It was just too much, and insulting to me as an (at the time) advertising art major.

Baseball is beautiful by itself, and doesn't need a lot of bells and whistles, you know? Take some great pictures, and let them speak for themselves. Maybe put the player's name, team and position in small print on the bottom. Nothing else is needed. The other info can go on the back.

I thank you guys for introducing me to this set. It's always great to find something new that tickles your fancy.

[JollyElm]

Bill,
I started upgrading some of my sets and with a couple of them, like 1970 and 1972, I've just been going full bore trying to complete them in nice shape with well centered cards. Here's a few more of my pickups from today...and you'll notice a nod to you in the top center position...

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The in-action Billy Martin and Killer cards are impossible to find centered, so I'm pretty happy with these guys, even though the Killebrew has a somewhat diamond cut.

[67_Palmer]

Nothing terribly great, but I knocked a bunch of HOF'ers off of my need list at a show today. Anyone knowing the centering issues of the 1972's should recognize how great it is to find a Hank Aaron in action that isn't 90/10 left to right. And the 1970 Clemente is one of my favorites, so I was thrilled to get it at a decent price.

107355

Great stuff!

[67_Palmer]

Bill,
I started upgrading some of my sets and with a couple of them, like 1970 and 1972, I've just been going full bore trying to complete them in nice shape with well centered cards. Here's a few more of my pickups from today...and you'll notice a nod to you in the top center position...

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The in-action Billy Martin and Killer cards are impossible to find centered, so I'm pretty happy with these guys, even though the Killebrew has a somewhat diamond cut.

More great stuff.

[the 'stache]

Bill,
Here's a few more of my pickups from today...and you'll notice a nod to you in the top center position...


I always chuckle when I see Rollie without his mustache. He looks so different. He still sports it, thankfully. Here's a pic of him with my best friend and his daughter. He coaches her baseball team.

http://imageshack.us/a/img441/9624/rolliebrettjocy.jpg

[Eric1977]

I always chuckle when I see Rollie without his mustache. He looks so different. He still sports it, thankfully. Here's a pic of him with my best friend and his daughter. He coaches her baseball team.

http://imageshack.us/a/img441/9624/rolliebrettjocy.jpg
Is that Brett the fine art appraiser from Pawn Stars??

[gman]

Is that Brett the fine art appraiser from Pawn Stars??

I thought the exact same thing :eek:

[the 'stache]

Yes, it is. :)

I moved to the Dallas area right before my senior year of high school (he and his family had just moved there from Tulsa, Oklahoma). We ran into each other on the tennis courts one day before school started, struck up a conversation, and have been close friends ever since.

He's truly one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Before I messed up my back, I'd usually fly out to Vegas every year, or every other year, to see him and his family.

I tell ya, it's a real trip seeing him on television. He looks pretty much the same as he did in high school (without the long hair, though). I keep asking him if he has a self portrait tucked away like Dorian Gray, lol.

[Tanman7baseball]

So apparently the release of player Robert Ramazzotti made room on the club for Jackie Robinson back in 1947. At least that's what the auction said. Anyways I'm pretty excited to have this piece of Dodger history. :D

[ALR-bishop]

Neat item Colby. Maybe an old newspaper or baseball history search will turn up additional info you could keep or display with the item

[Tanman7baseball]

Neat item Colby. Maybe an old newspaper or baseball history search will turn up additional info you could keep or display with the item

I'm planning on doing some homework on it once I have some time but finding some additional information to have it displayed with it will definitely be difficult to find!!

[robsbessette]

Got this from a fellow board member. Pin hole up top. But real nice eye appeal!

[ALR-bishop]

Nice Rob and it is the scarcer variant with the white band on his arm

[robsbessette]

Had no idea there were variants. Thanks for pointing it out, Al. Can always count on you for those!!!

[67_Palmer]

Nice Mays!

[Bestdj777]

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1964-Topps-Venezuela-Venezuelan-331-AL-BOMBERS-MANTLE-MARIS-KALINE-PSA-2-RARE-/00/s/NjIwWDEwNTQ=/z/zfwAAOxyFbpR7ffj/$T2eC16d,!yME9s5qIFgtBR7ffjDkww~~60_57.JPG

[Tanman7baseball]

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1964-Topps-Venezuela-Venezuelan-331-AL-BOMBERS-MANTLE-MARIS-KALINE-PSA-2-RARE-/00/s/NjIwWDEwNTQ=/z/zfwAAOxyFbpR7ffj/$T2eC16d,!yME9s5qIFgtBR7ffjDkww~~60_57.JPG

Awesome card Chris :eek:

[Bestdj777]

Thanks Colby!

[mintacular]

Very happy with my lastest pickup off the BST....

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/nollpm/59Mantle_zpsceda48fb.jpg (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/nollpm/media/59Mantle_zpsceda48fb.jpg.html)

[ALR-bishop]

Very nice Patrick

[Cardboard Junkie]

Nice 59 mick! Dave.

[pawpawdiv9]

Awesome Chris...another Venezuelan for ya.
And to Patrick on such a nice shiny red card.

[Bestdj777]

Awesome Chris...another Venezuelan for ya.
And to Patrick on such a nice shiny red card.

Thanks Chris. 3 more Venezuelans to go! (if anyone has a 59, 60, or 68 they don't want?). Like the new profile picture.

[pawpawdiv9]

Thanks Chris. 3 more Venezuelans to go! (if anyone has a 59, 60, or 68 they don't want?). Like the new profile picture.
Yep. thats my new purchase. But i then realized, thats what Adrian had :confused: Not to be mistaken for him

[Big Six]

Slow progress on my '56 set...not sure why my scan is so crappy...card is sharp looking!

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/BigSix/1956-topps/12140/292-luis-aparicio

[ALR-bishop]

Good one Matt
Here is a 56 Variant with missing back stats

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img383.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img384.jpg

[Cardboard Junkie]

Nice fifty sixes Matt and Al.......really nice Aparicio rookie. nicely centered.:)Dave.

[ALR-bishop]

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img385.jpg

[MBMiller25]

Nice 52 Mantle Chris, I'm assuming you did indeed win it?

Pat, great 59 Mick, that is beauty.

It tough getting behind on this thread, it makes commenting on everyones stuff difficult, but there are some excellent additions.

[Gobucsmagic74]

I originally posted this in the pre-WWII July pick-ups thread like an idiot. I now have a nice raw 1948 Leaf Musial available for sale if anyone is interested.

[ALR-bishop]

Great looking card of The Man, Dan

[CW]

One of the coolest cards in the hobby, Dan. That's a gorgeous "5", too, with great centering and registration (tough on that issue). Leafs can look a little weird sometimes, but when everything comes together and the stars align, look out.

[Gobucsmagic74]

Thanks guys...I'm very pleased with the card. I've had a few come and go over the years, but this one is definitely a keeper.

[robsbessette]

The most I have ever paid for one single card, but I'm very happy with this one. Getting real close to wrapping up this 54 set. Just need 8 more. And only commons at that!

[stlcardsfan]

The most I have ever paid for one single card, but I'm very happy with this one. Getting real close to wrapping up this 54 set. Just need 8 more. And only commons at that!

Congrats on the pick up! That card has always been on my wish list...

[pawpawdiv9]

thats nice..and in raw form....you got some balls to do that. Its also on my RC to-do-list.

[robsbessette]

Picked it up from a very trusted board member that I've done a bunch of deals with in the past. He offered a full refund if I wasn't happy. I was pretty confident with all the info provided and even more so now that I've seen it. I only collect raw, so if it were in a holder I'd still have to bust it out!

thats nice..and in raw form....you got some balls to do that. Its also on my RC to-do-list.

[ALR-bishop]

....in their natural and intended state, free from the bondage of plastic, are not "raw"

[Volod]

....in their natural and intended state, free from the bondage of plastic, are not "raw"

Why don't we call cards in holders, "cooked?"

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Why don't we call cards in holders, "cooked?"

Unfortunately, I would call them "unavoidable.".

[Bestdj777]

Only ten more to go to finish up my set:

http://http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/KGrHqJlQFHNYIzqHlBR8jyhR60_57_zps4dd48680.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/KGrHqRmIFGHiiRg1BRmRMZTd7g60_57_zps58733776.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/KGrHqJHJDgFHlSP1FZGBR7GZHhvEg60_3_zps808f35d0.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/T2eC16FzUE9s38-NgBR7GZCeoYQ60_3_zps5b893323.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/KGrHqJlQFHNYIzqHlBR8jyhR60_57_zps4dd48680.jpg

[pawpawdiv9]

Nice Chris.....let me know what remains on your list

[Bestdj777]

Nice Chris.....let me know what remains on your list

Thanks Chris! Down to 9 now. So excited to pick this up, particularly at the price I grabbed it at.

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/KGrHqNpEFHo67FchwBR8wGW0Ob60_57_zpsd3720f8d.jpg


Still need the following:
1952 Topps 311B
1962 Post Canadian (163 hits, "4th time")
1962 Team Issue
Venezuelans: 1959; 1960 (Mantle/Boyer); 1968
Bazooka: 1959; 1968

Also looking for Holiday (nn postcards (the black and white of Mantle plus four of the random images of the hotel); JD McCarthy postcards; and a Phillies Cigar Premium Photo.