April Pickups

[MattyC]

'Cause it's midnight somewhere.

This card was a whale for me, in that I searched longer for one of these bad boys than any other card. Deep thanks to a couple board members for helping track this down. When guys who can pretty much locate any card out there have trouble turning up a card, you know it's tough.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/-top-20-/17100/1915-cracker-jack-shoeless-joe-jackson

[VoodooChild]

Bad A$$ card. Congrats!!!

[itjclarke]

Sweet Joe Jax Matt.

This one's been on my want list for a while (IMO the best looking Cy).. and I went after this one on Goodwin. Tried to wait up for it, but that auction went loooooong. Happy to see I had it in AM, and for an increment less than my max bid.

[kamikidEFFL]

That's a way to kick off April pickups with those two monsters

[h2oya311]

That's a way to kick off April pickups with those two monsters

I'm seeing lots of red! Cards and bank accounts balances!!

[Shoeless Moe]

Ruth

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Ruth


Great card.

[CW]

I'm not sure if this is April Fool's or you guys are just adding some phenomenal cards. I'm guessing it's the latter. Great cards!

[Jay Wolt]

I'm not sure if this is April Fool's or you guys are just adding some phenomenal cards. I'm guessing it's the latter. Great cards!
Really! Jackson, Young & Ruth picked up in April before I even had breakfast....I better eat quick!

[BlueSky]

Amazing cards. Great way to start the month.

[e107collector]

Card was a tough one to track down with nice appeal, and perfect centering. Board member helped me find this one.

Tony

[scooter729]

Geez, it's like the '27 Yanks out of the gates here for the month! Incredible!

I hope my Mack can keep up with the Joneses (and Jacksons) here....

[GregMitch34]

Also, it has a Ty Cobb back.
http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=139465&stc=1&d=1396358929

[MattyC]

That is one of, if not "the," best looking Young cards.

And there are never really any words for a Ruth RC. That's a watershed moment for a collection. As the true RC of the game's biggest name, it should only keep growing in stature and value as it approaches its 100th BIRTHDAY!

WAIT, Tony, the centering on that card is INSANE. I such a tremendous fan of that exact card. Great eye.

[pgellis]

Grabbed this one:

[CharleyBrown]

Wow! Incredible cards in here so far!

[ullmandds]

i smell april fools on many of these pickups!

[h2oya311]

Agreed, something smells a bit fishy here!!

[Angyale]

Not sure who it is; but Im researching it.....

Angyale

[g_vezina_c55]

this month is on fire!
congrats everyone

[Sean1125]

i smell april fools on many of these pickups!

I can verify Matt's are not April Fools, as I helped him pick up the Jackson ;)

[sycks22]

Apparently Grandpa sold Garter belts back in the day and kept a lot of his cards. Always fun to find this in his attic. Pretty cool how SGC already graded it

[The Nasty Nati]

Agreed, something smells a bit fishy here!!

Yeah a $60,000 Ruth RC is quite the April pickup!

[MyGuyTy]

Thanks to a fellow board member, picked up this gem last night. Kinda wish I found one in better condition, but it'll work for now......

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/myguyty366/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8229c917.jpg

[DeanH3]

'Cause it's midnight somewhere.

This card was a whale for me, in that I searched longer for one of these bad boys than any other card. Deep thanks to a couple board members for helping track this down. When guys who can pretty much locate any card out there have trouble turning up a card, you know it's tough.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/-top-20-/17100/1915-cracker-jack-shoeless-joe-jackson

Awesome card Matt! Congrats!!

[joeadcock]

Nice pick up Greg......bid on a couple myself but no luck....:D

[h2oya311]

Thanks to a fellow board member, picked up this gem last night. Kinda wish I found one in better condition, but it'll work for now......

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/myguyty366/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8229c917.jpg

Wait - he sold me that card too!!! Ugh, this is a mess!

[nebboy]

All these incredible cards and Leon's walking away for it all!!!!!!!

[auggiedoggy]

Also, it has a Ty Cobb back.
http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=139465&stc=1&d=1396358929

What??? You have one too? :D

[MyGuyTy]

Wait - he sold me that card too!!! Ugh, this is a mess!

I just PM'd him, don't worry we'll get it figured out. Even if we have to split the card, I'm fine with it ;)

[ullmandds]

Matty...that JJ is beautiful...I think I'm going to need one of those at some point!:D

[MyGuyTy]

Matty...that JJ is beautiful...I think I'm going to need one of those at some point!:D

I have a spare PSA 5 you can just have......honestly I'm tired of looking at it....

[ullmandds]

ha ha...you're probably right...as soon as I got one...I'd be sick of it.

[MyGuyTy]

ha ha...you're probably right...as soon as I got one...I'd be sick of it.

Exactly, my best advice, don't even bother ;)

[MattyC]

Matty...that JJ is beautiful...I think I'm going to need one of those at some point!:D

Dds,

Thanks, brutha. Once you put a target on the Shoeless CJ, it starts growing in your mind-- you start perusing VCP, realizing how tough it is to find a nice affordable one, and then the hunt is on. Becomes very satisfying when you reel it in. It's a card that doesn't give itself up easy, and like a great woman it is thus one you keep for good!

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Dds,



Thanks, brutha. Once you put a target on the Shoeless CJ, it starts growing in your mind-- you start perusing VCP, realizing how tough it is to find a nice affordable one, and then the hunt is on. Becomes very satisfying when you reel it in. It's a card that doesn't give itself up easy, and like a great woman it is thus one you keep for good!


Can you post a back scan? I have never seen the card back.

[e107collector]

I can vouch for my Standard Biscuit Joe Jackson, it's not an April Fools prank, although it may have appeared that way with some of the great pickups so far.

I made the deal through a private transaction, hopefully Joe T can chime in, validate my claim.

Great cards so far, the Ruth RC, and the CJ Joe Jax are awesome. Tough to find in lower grades, with nice eye appeal.

Let's keep them coming!!

Tony

[MattyC]

Can you post a back scan? I have never seen the card back.

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx58/mattianc/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/A40C4789-93FA-4B93-B6A2-A3B344DE5D8A_zpsyyadozr1.jpg[/URL]

[AMBST95]

I know some of you think this is the ugliest HOF T206 in the set, but I think you're crazy. Thanks again Cory

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/ambst95/Pre-WWII%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Collection/1909T206PolarBearCyYoungwGloveCPSA4_zpsde1bd75e.jp g

[Koufax32fan]

I am really looking forward to getting these in the mail in the next week or so.

[wonkaticket]

Adam, that's a great looking big fat border Cy Young congrats!

[CW]

Agreed! The stars were aligned when that Young card came off the presses. Solid card, Adam!

[itjclarke]

Geez, it's like the '27 Yanks out of the gates here for the month! Incredible!

I hope my Mack can keep up with the Joneses (and Jacksons) here....

Sweet Mack Scott, congrats! I had my eyes on that one, and was one of the underbidders. Ever since bouncing messages back and forth with sportscardpete, I've been interested to pick up a World Champions E104.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx58/mattianc/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/A40C4789-93FA-4B93-B6A2-A3B344DE5D8A_zpsyyadozr1.jpg[/URL]


Thanks. It is always fun to read that info. Great card.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Adam - They are crazy. Very nice Young.

[GregMitch34]

And he made fans blue, also. http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=139604&stc=1&d=1396459503

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Here are a few highlights from a lot of T206 commons I picked up from a board member. Thank you for everyone who sent me a PM. I am slowly but surely tackling the monster.

[BlueSky]

That Cy Young is a real beauty. Nice pickup.

I know some of you think this is the ugliest HOF T206 in the set, but I think you're crazy. Thanks again Cory

[kamikidEFFL]

Love the blue background in the chase. Great card

[JustinofLoxley]

I picked this card up today. I have no idea what it's worth, but I will probably put it in the b/s/t section once I figure out a price.
<a href="http://s48.photobucket.com/user/justinofloxley/media/Mullin_e98_front_zps1d0f44d4.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f240/justinofloxley/Mullin_e98_front_zps1d0f44d4.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo Mullin_e98_front_zps1d0f44d4.jpg"/></a><a href="http://s48.photobucket.com/user/justinofloxley/media/Mullin_e98_back_zps0457279f.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f240/justinofloxley/Mullin_e98_back_zps0457279f.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo Mullin_e98_back_zps0457279f.jpg"/></a>

[tbob]

New

[MyGuyTy]

Love those E99s tbob, nice pickups.

[LKeeler]

My newest Dockman and Croft arrivals.

[kamikidEFFL]

Those dockmans look really nice. I love the look of the set

[MyGuyTy]

My newest Dockman and Croft arrivals.

Wow Luke, those E92s are incredible. Nice grades on some candy cards that are usually pretty worn out.

[shernan30]

My newest Dockman and Croft arrivals.


The color of those cards is awesome!!


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[Bosox Blair]

My newest Dockman and Croft arrivals.

Really nice cards, Luke - congrats!

Cheers,
Blair

[x2drich2000]

Luke, very nice! Now can't you just stick to the Dockmans and Crofts and leave the Nadja alone? ;)

[LKeeler]

Thanks guys :) I'll keep that in mind DJ ;)

[tbob]

Love those E99s tbob, nice pickups.

Thanks Buddy. The prices for a lot of caramel cards (and tobacco too) seems to have gone down in the last year so I figured now was a good time to start buying again. I now have all the "floating head" E99s and am working on the rest of the set.
tbob

[kamikidEFFL]

Wow is this card nice. I picked this up at auction on eBay normally I try and stay away but figured what the hey lets give it a shot. So I snagged this beauty and to date my highest graded in my 34 Set. Very happy and excited to own this piece for my set. I am very close to completing my goal I set for myself for my 1934 Goudey Set (Finish half the set). Well thanks for looking

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg244/kamikidEFFL/Baseball/Goudey/1934/IMG_3915.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/kamikidEFFL/media/Baseball/Goudey/1934/IMG_3915.jpg.html)

[MyGuyTy]

Wow is this card nice. I picked this up at auction on eBay normally I try and stay away but figured what the hey lets give it a shot. So I snagged this beauty and to date my highest graded in my 34 Set. Very happy and excited to own this piece for my set. I am very close to completing my goal I set for myself for my 1934 Goudey Set (Finish half the set). Well thanks for looking

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg244/kamikidEFFL/Baseball/Goudey/1934/IMG_3915.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/kamikidEFFL/media/Baseball/Goudey/1934/IMG_3915.jpg.html)

Great pickup Jesse! Very nice card, your Goudey collection is coming along QUITE nicely ;)

[darkhorse9]

I picked this up today for $35. The back is in great shape. No wrinkles, no writing, no paper loss.

Always great when you can pick up the second most expensive card in a set for that little.



http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/Mark_Fricke/auction053_zps1cc3db59.jpg

[oldcardboard]

I'm terrible at pictures, sorry. :o

[kamikidEFFL]

Thanks ya it sure is coming along. I'll be at my goal in no time if I keep this up. Then next up will be the Gehrig for my set.

[MattyC]

Is this an especially sweet month because of baseball season? Seriously gorgeous cards in this thread. That Goudey has some insanely vibrant color.

Sorry but I just hadda see 'em in the same post; my two (and final) April pickups in a group shot/post together-- do forgive the intrusion of a postwar card. I was able to get a real nice accurate scan done today. April 2014-- and likely all of 2014-- is now officially a wrap for this kid. No April Fool's ;)

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/-top-20-/17100/1915-cracker-jack-shoeless-joe-jackson

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/-top-20-/16755/1952-topps-mickey-mantle

[MyGuyTy]

Is this an especially sweet month because of baseball season? Seriously gorgeous cards in this thread. That Goudey has some insanely vibrant color.

Sorry but I just hadda see 'em in the same post; my two (and final) April pickups in a group shot/post together-- do forgive the intrusion of a postwar card. I was able to get a real nice accurate scan done today. April 2014-- and likely all of 2014-- is now officially a wrap for this kid. No April Fool's ;)

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/-top-20-/17100/1915-cracker-jack-shoeless-joe-jackson

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/-top-20-/16755/1952-topps-mickey-mantle


Once again, awesome Mantle Matt. The colors, centering and image on that 4.5 are beautiful! Congrats!

[MattyC]

Thanks, Ty! Seeing the red and blue together just rocks. Now I'm just hoping the one card left that I really want doesn't come up for like five years.

Can we get a solo scan of the Joss card above? That color background is bursting; would love to see it better. Great looking card.

[kamikidEFFL]

Man a card like the Jackson n mantle man ur right some sweet cards so far into this month

[calvindog]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7342/13613844924_b4f63a1876.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mK1vNd)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7270/13613491945_fca7b21b5a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mJYGSn)

[4815162342]

Jeff, how on earth do you get these autographs?

[shernan30]

Nice autograph Jeff!!

[scooter729]

Cobb

[calvindog]

Jeff, how on earth do you get these autographs?

Friends in high and low places. :)

[kamikidEFFL]

This is crazy how many great HIGH END stuff people have coming in. Oh wait people got their tax checks back this helps explain it

[GregMitch34]

Always loved the unusual "purple" here.

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=139780&stc=1&d=1396622840

[The Nasty Nati]

Thanks Buddy. The prices for a lot of caramel cards (and tobacco too) seems to have gone down in the last year so I figured now was a good time to start buying again. I now have all the "floating head" E99s and am working on the rest of the set.
tbob


Wow those floating heads are great! Didn't know there were e cards like that ...hmm may have to take a break from the t206s.

How many floating heads are in the e99 set? I don't really know anything about them.

[ullmandds]

Jeff l... I love your autographed baseball collection of non-baseball players! I often forget about it due to your other amazing cards especially your cob collection.

[paul]

Alejandro Oms.

[LKeeler]

More April Dockman and Nadja pick ups.

[x2drich2000]

Luke, so it was you that got that Hartsel. Good to see it went to a good home. Had a great mail day today thanks to Scott for the Murphy and Leon and Scott for the other winnings!

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=436&pictureid=14576
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=436&pictureid=14577
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=436&pictureid=14575
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=436&pictureid=14574

DJ

[h2oya311]

Paul - gorgeous Oms!!

I love that issue...Oms and Mendez are my favorites...those "floating heads" rival those of the "floating head" E99s

[paul]

Derek, I like the Nacionales cards too, and this is my first one. I wish I had a Mendez.

[calvindog]

Jeff l... I love your autographed baseball collection of non-baseball players! I often forget about it due to your other amazing cards especially your cob collection.

Pete, thanks. It's as fun collecting rare balls as it is the cards.

[LKeeler]

Yep DJ, it was I! Nice Nadjas you picked up, especially Mr. Young.

[4815162342]

Luke and DJ, nice caramels gentlemen.

[paul]

Another present came in the mail today. I'm going to continue to believe it's a Gehrig rookie until proven otherwise.

[kamikidEFFL]

Wow simply great month so far guys everyone's stuff looks great

[leftygrove10]

I found a nice Lou Gehrig to finish my 1933 DeLong set!

[freakhappy]

Congrats, Brad! That card is sweeeet! :eek:

[kamikidEFFL]

Congrats on the set

[shernan30]

Congrats on finishing the DeLong set!!


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[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

I found a nice Lou Gehrig to finish my 1933 DeLong set!


Congrats!

[LKeeler]

Great job on finishing the Delong set, Brad! It is one of my all time favorite sets, and that Gehrig is one of my all time favorite cards!

[Brian Van Horn]

Brad,

Congratulations!

[CW]

Damn, that is nice, Brad!

[Northviewcats]

Great cards everyone.

My first E97 and Old Judge.

Best regards,

Joe

[Luke]

These two beauties arrived today. Thanks Scott!

[jimivintage]

I haven't contributed to a Pickup thread in quite awhile! Here's my most recent gain!

[Jason]

Recent T209 pickup.

[tbob]

Thanks David for another nice E99. Not a floating head this time but it helps me to the finish line in this set. Someone asked about how many "floating heads" there were, off the top of my head there are just the Melchior and McArdle I picked up, along with the Mohler.

[Luke]

Nice Mattys Jimi! You working on a back run?

[jimivintage]

Nice Mattys Jimi! You working on a back run?

Who knows? :) For now I stuck one in my type-card collection and the other in my HOF Collection.

[chernieto]

interesting print/image

[bnorth]

interesting print/image

Very nice card, thank you for sharing. I think that is the first print offset Ruth I have seen.

[MVSNYC]

Thanks to Johnny (and Erick) for a fun trade! I've been trying to get this card for quite some time, so I'm thrilled to finally have it. One of my best examples now.

[wonkaticket]

Neat card, congrats Mike.

[mrvster]

you deserved that card! it went to the right home;)......the yellow brown/ and BB will be home with me! and as always, Erick is the man......thanks to both of you....I need to start posting more here:)

[the 'stache]

These two beauties arrived today. Thanks Scott!

I really like those. Beautiful cards, Luke.

[Tom S.]

Another card for my type set...

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u169/toppsopcfan/img145_zps661f7c89.jpg

[MVSNYC]

Thanks John & Johnny! It's fun building this miscut collection, although they're not easy to pry away from collectors. ;)

[mrvster]

you deserved that card:)

[Koufax32fan]

Thanks to Tony from monster.com - good to see you in St. Louis. ((I have no idea why the Steinfeldt is so much larger in the posting.)

[pencil1974]

...

[h2oya311]

Nice ones Brad. Im surprised Mr. Ruth was graded...so many reprints out there.

[pencil1974]

Thanks Derek. I was as a bit shocked as well as this is my 7th or 8th one that I have picked up and chalked it as being a reprint too since all the others had come back that way. I even told the seller that I was pretty sure it was coming back to him as a reprint but he was a great guy and had no problem with that but had maintained (as did they all) it was original. So I'll chalk it up as a blind squirrel gets a nut once in a while. :)

[Leon]

Picked these up in the last Baggers Auction. He always has some great esoteric stuff. Both of these are upgrades...added a 1931 Cubs Pic Pack....found under some stuff :)

[ValKehl]

Picked up this W501 for my Sam Rice collection in a trade with dealer William Chappell at the Chantilly Show:

[dferguso1988]

My first E98 and E93. They may be considered rough, but nonetheless still stoked!

[h2oya311]

Val - you are on fire! Very nice pick-up!!

[jimivintage]

My first E98 and E93. They may be considered rough, but nonetheless still stoked!

Good job, Don! I was one of the underbidders on the Matty e98. Scary card, but affordable because of it's raunchiness. :)

[dferguso1988]

Good job, Don! I was one of the underbidders on the Matty e98. Scary card, but affordable because of it's raunchiness. :)

Thanks Jim! It definitely is a little rough haha but I had to have it!:)

[shernan30]

Two more Cincinnati players added.

[LKeeler]

Last of the April additions including my first Blue Back Croft and the tough Schaefer Dockman.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Two more Cincinnati players added.


Those are strong images.

[Brian Van Horn]

Thank you, Brian. Interesting that Danny Murphy is 1.) listed with the Athletics and 2.) listed as a catcher:

[kdixon]

Love the Ferguson Wheat Brian.

[Brian Van Horn]

Thank you, Kenny.

[pcoz]

Some Babe stuff...

[ullmandds]

nice pete...i dig the ornate border on that babe!

[MattyC]

Last of the April additions including my first Blue Back Croft and the tough Schaefer Dockman.

Some serious bursting color in those cards. Beautiful pieces.

[Jeffrompa]

Some 1922 Olsens Game Cards . Haven't found the board or instructions , yet .

[pcoz]

nice pete...i dig the ornate border on that babe!

Thanks Pete!

[doug.goodman]

#850 and #851 in my Baseball Magazine supplement collection...

[LKeeler]

Some serious bursting color in those cards. Beautiful pieces.

Thanks Matt. Love your Jackson. And that one guy's '52 card isn't bad either.

[auggiedoggy]

C46s don't get much love but to the few here that appreciate them, enjoy these recent pickups ... a better quality scanner is definitely needed here:

[GregMitch34]

Nicest version I've seen of this--not sure why sharpness of photo is so different from nearly all others of this I've seen, any ideas?

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=140449&stc=1&d=1397016865

[ullmandds]

rob...those are some otherworldly grades on those c46's!

[pgellis]

Picked this one up last night.

[The Nasty Nati]

Nice pickup Phil, I was gunning for that one too :(. Love the Lionel Carter connection.

[Brian Van Horn]

Thank you, Richard:

[pencil1974]

...

[the 'stache]

Nicest version I've seen of this--not sure why sharpness of photo is so different from nearly all others of this I've seen, any ideas?

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=140449&stc=1&d=1397016865

Greg, that is an awesome piece! Damn, I want one of those now. That would look so good to the Ted Williams McFarlane.

[the 'stache]

Here are the graded cards I spoke about earlier in the thread.

Gorgeous, Brad! You can't do better than Cobb and the Babe!

REA is auctioning off the Dietsche Tigers post card set sans the two Cobbs and the Crawford. But that would give me something to work on. And, in the mean time, my favorite two from the set after the Cobb batting, the Hughie Jennings, and the incredible Coughlin, are included.

My compliments on two really nice additions to your collection.

[pencil1974]

I love the Jennings pose as he looks so animated!

[auggiedoggy]

rob...those are some otherworldly grades on those c46's!

The 8s and 9s are from the breakup of the #1 set on the PSA Registry. I matched the cert#s with the set sold on REA back in 2010. The set had an unbelievable GPA of 7.70. As far as I can tell, there are only 3 C46s that have been graded as Mint. All three were from the PSA registry (nothing that high in the SGC registry) and all three were from the #1 set. I should have used the seller's scans because mine don't do them justice.

[RGold]

Finally, the first upgrades to my Goudey set in 11 months. And I've really been trying. Another 75 upgrades to go. :D:D:D

http://photos.imageevent.com/rgold/rgoldscollection1933goudey/manush.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/rgold/rgoldscollection1933goudey/demaree.jpg

[Jantz]

An upgrade for my set and its a Beauty. ;)

Some nice pick-ups by everyone this month!

Jantz

[kamikidEFFL]

Wow those goudey's are real nice. Very hard to come across 8's on any goudey's. When they seem to come up you pay for em haha. Very nice cards though. Best of luck on the upgrade.

[mybuddyinc]

Glad to have a Schweitzka back in my collection. Love the black uniform, and demeanor. Dude played only one season in organized ball, 26 games, 81 at bats. Probably just happened to be in right place at right time to get a card ;).

140581
140582

Have had a complete 1921 Boxing Exhibit collection for years. Always wanted to add a wrestler, finally got one :)

140583

[wonkaticket]

Ron, amazing!!!! Your set is easily one of if not the best I have ever seen in terms of 1933's.

[RGold]

Ron, amazing!!!! Your set is easily one of if not the best I have ever seen in terms of 1933's.

Thanks, John. You're still a young guy, so if you continue to work hard and dedicate yourself to the hobby, you too might have a few nice cards some day. :D:D:D

[asoriano]

A recent upgrade for the set:

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/829/w2hl.png

[AMBST95]

That's a beautiful T205 Cobbie

[sebie43]

Picked up this type one of Wagner with former team-mate George Cutshaw tossing grapefruits in California. dated October 11th 1936,http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/12/du2a2aby.jpg

[Centauri]

That Cobb is sweet. One day....

[Brian Van Horn]

Sebastian,

I love the schnoz on Wagner.

[sebie43]

Sebastian,

I love the schnoz on Wagner.

Thanks Brian, that guy sure had a sniffer on him didnt he.

[rhettyeakley]

Two very tough Zeenuts, I don't believe I had ever seen the Schwenck before...
http://www.starsofthediamond.com/11zeebernard.jpg http://www.starsofthediamond.com/12zeeschwenck.jpg

[Kenny Cole]

Many thanks to Ryan for being fair, reasonable, a gentleman and an absolute pleasure to deal with, as always. I very much appreciate it.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Very nice pick-ups, Kenny.

[GregMitch34]

My first Alex. Not many of these around.

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=140786&stc=1&d=1397268257

[tiger8mush]

#850 and #851 in my Baseball Magazine supplement collection...

Nice pickups Doug! Amazing BM collection you must have. How many more to go (that you know exist)?

Rob
:)

[Kenny Cole]

Thank you Phil. I was pretty stoked to get them.

[doug.goodman]

Nice pickups Doug! Amazing BM collection you must have. How many more to go (that you know exist)?

Rob
:)

Thank you, Rob.

I need about 30 M113s and 75 M114s, and I need 5 of the large (17.5 X 20) posters from 1957.

[yanksfan09]

nice Grover Greg.

[Iron Horse]

Great stuff this month guys.

[kkkkandp]

Many thanks to Ryan for being fair, reasonable, a gentleman and an absolute pleasure to deal with, as always. I very much appreciate it.

Holy crap, Kenny! Unbelievable pickup!

[AMBST95]

My first Alex. Not many of these around.

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=140786&stc=1&d=1397268257

I'm always a fan of an E210. That's a beautiful Alexander

[Bicem]

Very nice Mr. Cole.

[kamikidEFFL]

Stuff just keeps on getting better n better

[the 'stache]

Great stuff this month guys.

Beautiful card, Ruben. That is exactly what I am trying to get.

[Iron Horse]

Thanks Bill. It took some time to find one I liked. The hunt for the one you are looking for is half the fun. Good luck I'm sure there's one out there with your name on it

[pete zouras]

<a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/user/zouraspm/media/my%20collection/gehrig1934_zps323741a9.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/zouraspm/my%20collection/gehrig1934_zps323741a9.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo gehrig1934_zps323741a9.jpg"/></a><br><a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/user/zouraspm/media/my%20collection/20140411_172458_zps09d318a3.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/zouraspm/my%20collection/20140411_172458_zps09d318a3.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 20140411_172458_zps09d318a3.jpg"/></a>

[tbob]

Two very tough Zeenuts, I don't believe I had ever seen the Schwenck before...
http://www.starsofthediamond.com/11zeebernard.jpg http://www.starsofthediamond.com/12zeeschwenck.jpg


Congrats Rhett, the Bernard was an absolute steal. I hadn't ever seen a Schwenck before, it must be very scarce. I was busy bidding against you but gave up since I don't collect the 1912s except Portland players. Great pick-up!

[ValKehl]

I picked up this E121/80 with a Type 2 back via eBay. I now have WaJos with 3 of the 4 types of back printing. I'd sure love to find a WaJo with a Type 3 back - heck, I'd settle for a Sam Rice, or even a Joe Judge!
Val

[pencil1974]

Picked it up yesterday, its an upgrade to my collection.

[scooter729]

New addition over the weekend

[Brian Van Horn]

Thank you, Justin:

[AMBST95]

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/ambst95/1895%20N300%20Mayo%20Cut%20Plugs/1895N300MayoCutPlugMonteWard2ndBasePSA2_zps477a43f 5.jpg

[h2oya311]

Love the Mayo Cut Plug!!

Here are my two big pick-ups for April - both stud HOF pitchers, both issued in 1903:

http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgranger/hofrookies1/websize/1903%20Joss.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgranger/hofrookies1/websize/1903%20Plank.jpg

[x2drich2000]

Derek, great pickups! I had my eye on the Plank for several days but just couldn't pull the trigger this month.

DJ

[bcbgcbrcb]

I'll second that, great pair of pick-ups, Derek!

[Bicem]

Great Joss, was watching that one and the Goodwin one closely.

[kamikidEFFL]

Love the plank.

[tbob]

Getting close to wrapping up the 8th Series thanks David B. for putting these 2 cards on eBay at a reasonable price.

[ullmandds]

can't wait to see shoeless joe with the group Bob!

[GregMitch34]

t206 "5" and better seem to have taken off again this month, this week even more so, at least on eBay. No idea why. One of my favorites for color, had sold lower grade awhile back so happy to replace at last.

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=141147&stc=1&d=1397595559

[Brian Van Horn]

Thank you:

[joeadcock]

Derek

Beautiful image on the Plank

[MyGuyTy]

Love the Mayo Cut Plug!!

Here are my two big pick-ups for April - both stud HOF pitchers, both issued in 1903:

http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgranger/hofrookies1/websize/1903%20Joss.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgranger/hofrookies1/websize/1903%20Plank.jpg

Great stuff Derek! Nice pickups my man ;)

[h2oya311]

Thanks all - now let's see if I can reach a little deeper into my pockets to get some REA items!! With that many quality items, you'd think there would have to be some bargains, but if history is any indication, I'll have to pay through the wazoo to get anything I want...

[GregMitch34]

REA bargain probably not to be repeated--it's no-buyers-fee for it's inaugural Fall auction last year. Only reason I went for a nice T3.

[CW]

REA's inaugural Fall auction had no BP? I was not aware of that...

[glchen]

REA bargain probably not to be repeated--it's no-buyers-fee for it's inaugural Fall auction last year. Only reason I went for a nice T3.

I thought it was free shipping, not no BP ...

[Jason]

Nice pickups TBob.And congrats on closing in on Series 8 completion.

[the 'stache]

A couple new T206s for my collection. Thanks, Joel!

http://imageshack.com/a/img191/9940/o9s4.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img607/7465/asml.jpg

I also picked up some educational material, the first three volumes of The Baseball Card Encyclopedia by Lew Lipset, and The Vintage & Classic Baseball Collector issue #7.

http://imageshack.com/a/img845/7995/ibms.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img841/5991/68zt.jpg

Two very interesting articles in the magazine: one on PSA and ASA, and the conflict of interest the TPGs cause by grading cards, and releasing price guides. And, an article about baseball card restoration. Funny how 18 years later, these two topics are still very much at the forefront of the hobby.

[wonkaticket]

Nice looking Devore Bill.

[Bosox Blair]

I thought it was free shipping, not no BP ...

Gary is right - there was an 18.5% buyer's premium, but free shipping.

Cheers,
Blair

[GregMitch34]

Sorry that's right--just shipping. But just enough bonus to get me to go all in.

[the 'stache]

Nice looking Devore Bill.

Thank you, John :)

[Jason]

T209's

[pencil1974]

Not my normal pick up (first photo I have bought) but something just sort of drew me to it and the price was right as well.

[Bugsy]

Not my normal pick up (first photo I have bought) but something just sort of drew me to it and the price was right as well.

Signing with his right hand?

[pencil1974]

I guess so maybe he didn't like the guy that much and just did a crappy signature, lol. What I am assuming it was already probably signed and he posed like he was signing it?

OK just looked up some photos of him signing autographs and it seems he signed with his right hand.

[bn2cardz]

Signing with his right hand?

He wrote right handed. Do a google image search for "babe ruth signing" he always did it with his right hand.

[Leon]

He wrote right handed. Do a google image search for "babe ruth signing" he always did it with his right hand.

I have played baseball and softball for 46 yrs running. I throw and bat left handed. I write right handed. It's not that uncommon. Nice photo btw....

[bn2cardz]

I have played baseball and softball for 46 yrs running. I throw and bat left handed. I write right handed. It's not that uncommon. Nice photo btw....

Especially for back when Ruth lived. As writing left-handed was considered wrong. Mainly because the ink would smear by left-handed writers.

[BruceinGa]

I have played baseball and softball for 46 yrs running. I throw and bat left handed. I write right handed. It's not that uncommon. Nice photo btw....

Same here, played baseball and softball for 54 yrs, bat and throw left handed but I write right handed. I also play golf and basketball right handed.
:)

[darwinbulldog]

It's the other way for me. I'm left-handed, but I play baseball righty (at the plate and in the field) because I learned how to play by copying my dad.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

I have played baseball and softball for 46 yrs running. I throw and bat left handed. I write right handed. It's not that uncommon. Nice photo btw....


I am a natural lefty but learned to do everything right handed growing up. My parents told me that I was using the wrong hand.

[pencil1974]

Yeah I had forgot that they used to tell people to switch. Thanks Leon I thought it was a good deal for $20.

[auggiedoggy]

Signing with his right hand?

I'm a right-hander for everything except handwriting. Not that big a deal.

[Paul S]

Hardly unusual for a person in Ruth's day and age, and likely at St. Mary's, to get his left hand smacked with a ruler by a nun if he was writing that way. In fact, even when I was growing up my friends in Catholic school would tell me their similar experience.
When batting I started off emulating my right handed friends. It took me awhile to get the hang of it. And then I tried batting lefty -- that was like stepping inside a Claritin commercial! -- everything is crystal clear. So I ended up a switch hitter. Today, I do different tasks with different hands, but do not consider myself ambidextrous in the exact definition of the word.

[glenv]

I'd give my left hand to be ambidextrous! :eek:

[Brian Van Horn]

I don't know who it is and I don't care. For $1.99 (plus $2.00 s/h), I'll take it, pinholes and all:

[varsitycollectibles]

Picked up this Gus Mancuso team issue last week.

http://sportscardalbum.com/c/0423xinpx450.jpeg (http://sportscardalbum.com/card/0423xinp)

[Luke]

I'm at 100/240 for my raw set now :D

[GregMitch34]

Dutch treat.

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=141351&stc=1&d=1397774756http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=141352&stc=1&d=1397774816

[daves_resale_shop]

had another thread on this one... but will post thise beauty again:):):)

[Kenny Cole]

Received today.

[CW]

Awesome, tough, gorgeous Speaker, Kenny!!

[Kenny Cole]

Thank you Chuck.

[the 'stache]

Kenny, that Speaker is gorgeous. Love the color!

[Brian Van Horn]

.

[bcbgcbrcb]

As usual, great pick-ups on all three cards, Kenny.

[Kenny Cole]

Thanks guys. I was very pleased and thankful to pick up all three.

[GregMitch34]

Wanted this for awhile, as you know tough to find in decent shape.
http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=141431&stc=1&d=1397825857

[auggiedoggy]

Mid range grade C46 Kelly/Kelley

[VoodooChild]

Just picked-up my first 19th Century card. What have I gotten myself into? This was an impulse buy. I've done very little research on these, but the image quality just pulled me in. I guess it was down-graded because of the stamp on the back, but being blank anyways, I think it adds to the "character":

[wolf441]

I have played baseball and softball for 46 yrs running. I throw and bat left handed. I write right handed. It's not that uncommon. Nice photo btw....

+1. I think the only reason that I write right handing is spending my first six years in Catholic school. The nuns would rap you in the hand if you tried to write left handed!

Also, I picked this card up for the second time in the Sterling auction last night. I love the look and am glad to have it back. I had won it in last September's B&L auction and wound up trading it for four T206's. Sorry for the small scan!

[Luke]

Nice e102 Steve!

I managed to hold on and win an upgrade on one of my favorite e95s in Sterling:

[shernan30]

Just picked-up my first 19th Century card. What have I gotten myself into? This was an impulse buy. I've done very little research on these, but the image quality just pulled me in. I guess it was down-graded because of the stamp on the back, but being blank anyways, I think it adds to the "character":

Welcome to the club. I started collecting 19th century the beginning of the year and now all my other cards look boring, lol. Enjoy and ask any questions you have, there is a ton to learn about the cards!!

[Vintagecatcher]

Won this Bill Bergen T206 last night in Lee's Sterling Sports Auction. I was born in the same hospital that Bill Bergen passed away in 17 years prior.

Just read a great SABR article on Bill Bergen which gives you a great sense of what a top notch defensive catcher he was back in the day. Here is the link to the article:

http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/d0f5be23


Patrick

[auggiedoggy]

Won this Bill Bergen T206 last night in Lee's Sterling Sports Auction. I was born in the same hospital that Bill Bergen passed away in 17 years prior.

Just read a great SABR article on Bill Bergen which gives you a great sense of what a top notch defensive catcher he was back in the day. Here is the link to the article:

http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/d0f5be23


Patrick

Nice card. I particularly like his T206 of him catching.

[Brian Van Horn]

Again, I do not know who they are, but I like the pictures:

[kamikidEFFL]

So got my Gehringer back from PSA For the crossover and it came back as a 5. Which I'm happy with. So glad I didn't have to sell my set I would of been heart broken. Anyway here she is. Very vivid color wish the corners were a lil sharper.

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg244/kamikidEFFL/Baseball/Goudey/1934/image.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/kamikidEFFL/media/Baseball/Goudey/1934/image.jpg.html)

[Jason]

Im very excited to have worked a deal to acquire this Goosetree. Thanks John.

If anyone has the other Goosetree pose to part with please let me know.Thank you.

[LincolnVT]

1915 RPPC....one of 6 graded I believe.

[pcoz]

Tiniest of paperloss on back corner, but looks Ex-Nmt...

[bbpostcards]

This agglomeration of players from various minor league teams wore Spalding jerseys, but they were known as the McCormicks after their manager, Jim McCormick. They played in the 1912 California Winter League. Shown are:

Top row: Bill Goodman, Chet Chadbourne, Bert Whaling, Charlie Chech, Bill Tozer

Middle row: Dr. Finley (trainer), Roy Castleton, Carl Lewis, McCormick (Mgr.), Kelly, Thomas

Bottom row: Elmer Rieger, Red Killefer, Billy Page

For more, visit http://www.sportingoregon.com/ (http://www.sportingoregon.com/)

[h2oya311]

Wow - three GREAT postcards in a row!!

Love the early Ruth and Wagner! Super great registration on both, and far nicer than their technical grades!!

[Bicem]

1915 RPPC....one of 6 graded I believe.

Amazing, one of my dream cards.

[edjs]

Harry Sutor (Suter) Gilmartin

[edjs]

E100 Sutor (Suter). Does this look trimmed?

[Leon]

Harry Sutor (Suter) Gilmartin

Nice pick up on that one. Had I not had one it would have gone for quite a bit more :). These are super rare cards. I think I have seen a total of 3-4 in my 17 yrs in the hobby.

Edited to add, your E100 doesn't look trimmed to me, from the scan. (of course the Gilmartin is and was advertised as such)

[edjs]

1933 Goudey and 1906-07 Concordia College (MN) team photo

[edjs]

Nice pick up on that one. Had I not had one it would have gone for quite a bit more :). These are super rare cards. I think I have seen a total of 3-4 in my 17 yrs in the hobby.

Edited to add, your E100 doesn't look trimmed to me, from the scan. (of course the Gilmartin is and was advertised as such)

I am glad you didn't want it, I don't think I could have outbid you. My pockets are not so deep. I am truly excited to get this one.

[Leon]

I am glad you didn't want it, I don't think I could have outbid you. My pockets are not so deep. I am truly excited to get this one.

My pockets aren't deep, I have adjusted to rice & beans and a lean-to tent......

[edjs]

I am glad you didn't want it, I don't think I could have outbid you. My pockets are not so deep. I am truly excited to get this one.

I knew the Sutor was trimmed, but not as much as that Kid Mohler that Mr. Yeakley sold a few years ago. I can live with it!