April Pickups

[MattyC]

Allow me to kick off April with these two cards...

The first is the 78 Brett. One of my favorite close up shots in all of Post War cards. I have owned so many of this card since I was a kid, and this is the cleanest copy I ever have come across. The borders and his face are totally free of the PD that usually plagues the card, plus the centering is there.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/look-ma-no-holders/26157/1978-topps-george-brett

Next up is a nice and square #660 Aaron Mini; the card is so often diamond cut. Not to mention OC. Found this squared up beauty for around twenty bucks on eBay!

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/look-ma-no-holders/26156/1975-topps-hank-aaron

[DanP]

Allow me to kick off April with these two cards...

The first is the 78 Brett. One of my favorite close up shots in all of Post War cards. I have owned so many of this card since I was a kid, and this is the cleanest copy I ever have come across. The borders and his face are totally free of the PD that usually plagues the card, plus the centering is there.

Next up is a nice and square #660 Aaron Mini; the card is so often diamond cut. Not to mention OC. Found this squared up beauty for around twenty bucks on eBay!

Nice pickups Matt, perfect centering on the Aaron. Congrats!

[jimivintage]

Yet another one for the HOF RC Collection! Slight diamond cut, but it's pretty for a 1.5. I like the fact that the border is not completely shifted over to the right like we often see. On to the next HOF RC.... :)

[jb67]

An outstanding looking Aaron rookie for a PSA 1.5. Wow!

Matt, those are a couple of nice looking 70's to start off the month of April. I just picked up a 75 Aaron a week ago that is off to PSA as we speak. Both the Brett and Aaron are about as good as it gets with the centering. Congrats.

[jason.1969]

Was not happy with centering but still a good card for my 1952 high numbers.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/01/850bc42f9830465bbded58780eddcd00.jpg

...April Fools!

[jason.1969]

Am now up to 14 out of 24 with my 1956 Topps Dodgers team set. Goal has been pretty good centering and corners, with this card being a tad nicer than most of my others.

Am planning a fun display in honor of the 60th anniversary of Brooklyn's first and only world championship.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/01/5870ecc680d11b5f90e2ceecac92edf7.jpg

[DanP]

Yet another one for the HOF RC Collection! Slight diamond cut, but it's pretty for a 1.5. I like the fact that the border is not completely shifted over to the right like we often see. On to the next HOF RC.... :)

Jimi, that's an unbelievable card. It just goes to show, you can still find nice cards at bargain prices. Nice job!

[jimivintage]

Jimi, that's an unbelievable card. It just goes to show, you can still find nice cards at bargain prices. Nice job!

Blessed to have another board member help a brother out! :)

[Exhibitman]

April will be Super!

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/1970%20Topps%20Super%20Bench.jpeghttp://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/1970-71%20Topps%20Super%201.jpeg
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1971%20Aaron%20Super%201.jpg

[jason.1969]

Here is another one for my Brooklyn Dodgers World Champs collection. Can you spot what's most unusual about this card?

185083

[jimivintage]

Here is another one for my Brooklyn Dodgers World Champs collection. Can you spot what's most unusual about this card?

185083


The direction for which he's diving into the bag?

[jason.1969]

The direction for which he's diving into the bag?
Keep trying!

[jimivintage]

Here is another one for my Brooklyn Dodgers World Champs collection. Can you spot what's most unusual about this card?

185083

OMG! It's a fake card?!?!? Hoak should be in a Cubs uniform!

[jason.1969]

OMG! It's a fake card?!?!? Hoak should be in a Cubs uniform!
Yes!! An artist friend of mine is Dodgerizing Hoak, Russ Meyer, and Frank Kellert for my '55 World Champs display. Her tougher job will be "1956-izing" George Shuba, who isn't in the set at all.

[almostdone]

Very nicely done Jason. I am eager to see the others now. I know this is a big project for you and I'm loving seeing it come together.
Drew

[begsu1013]

Yet another one for the HOF RC Collection! Slight diamond cut, but it's pretty for a 1.5. I like the fact that the border is not completely shifted over to the right like we often see. On to the next HOF RC.... :)

jimi,

superb example, we have the same tastes!!

hope you enjoy her!!!

[begsu1013]

although a football card and kinda sophomoric, I landed one of my white whales a few days ago and just got her. she's a pop 2 and not sure if psa still grades this card. anyways, this was one of those tough error cards I was in to growing up, even though it's not really an error card, just perfectly time/placed shot!

(kinda pissed at my scanner. it's resolution is too good!! as this scan makes it look like all sorts of imperfections in this card, I can assure you this card is gorgeous in hand)

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/23927942/90marion10_original.jpg

[T206Fan]

Very nice 1 card mailday

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/1950s%20Vintage/image_zpsxjqjnlvb.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/1950s%20Vintage/image_zpsxjqjnlvb.jpg.html)

[jimivintage]

Very nice 1 card mailday

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/1950s%20Vintage/image_zpsxjqjnlvb.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/1950s%20Vintage/image_zpsxjqjnlvb.jpg.html)

Nice! Tough card to find centered!

[bcbgcbrcb]

Great Aaron RC, Jimi!

[AMBST95]

Recent pickup:

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/ambst95/Baltimore%20Orioles%20Team%20Hall%20of%20Fame/1959%20Topps%20518%20Mike%20Cuellar%20PSA%209_zpsv kpsyhwv.jpg

[jb67]

That Cuellar/Cueller is a beauty. Love that set especially when it is centered. Congrats.

[MattyC]

Great looking 59s!

Stumbled across this awesomely centered mini Carter RC. Between this and that 660 Aaron I am getting some love with the centered minis.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/rookie-cards/26169/1975-topps-gary-carter

[jimivintage]

....yeah...I can't help myself right now. Picking a few nice ones these days. I'm liking the idea of low to mid grade HOF RCs with nice eye appeal. Hmmmm....you know, the more affordable kind! :)

[jimivintage]

Great looking 59s!

Stumbled across this awesomely centered mini Carter RC. Between this and that 660 Aaron I am getting some love with the centered minis.


Great looking cards, Matt! I've always loved the '75T set!

[DanP]

....yeah...I can't help myself right now. Picking a few nice ones these days. I'm liking the idea of low to mid grade HOF RCs with nice eye appeal. Hmmmm....you know, the more affordable kind! :)
Wow... nice job again Jimi. I just picked one up also.

[jimivintage]

Wow... nice job again Jimi. I just picked one up also.

Thanks, buddy! Post it when you get the chance!

[AustinMike]

Nice 59s guys, I've always been partial to that set. I may have to try to finish it one of these days.

In the meantime, I had to go to Houston this week. Got to see the wildflowers along the way. Got home yesterday to this beauty.

[AustinMike]

Then today, Mr. FedEx dropped this off. I'm kind of liking April so far.

[39special]

Then today, Mr. FedEx dropped this off. I'm kind of liking April so far.

Great looking Mantle.Nice pick up!!

[brewing]

Guys!! It's April 3rd, slow down you're making me jealous.

[DanP]

Thanks, buddy! Post it when you get the chance!

LOL... I did post it in my response to your post. It looks just like yours except PSA 5.

[jb67]

Then today, Mr. FedEx dropped this off. I'm kind of liking April so far.

Wow very nice pickup! Nicely centered and the crispness and clarity of that card is extremely high end. Congrats.

[JoeDfan]

1971 House of Jazz. Kind of a weird card, and a little later DiMaggio than I like to buy, but also hard to find, I think.

[bobc88]

Nice 59s guys, I've always been partial to that set. I may have to try to finish it one of these days.

In the meantime, I had to go to Houston this week. Got to see the wildflowers along the way. Got home yesterday to this beauty.

Nice!

[Bestdj777]

Then today, Mr. FedEx dropped this off. I'm kind of liking April so far.

It looks almost fake its so clean. Beautiful card. Congrats on an awesome pickup! Love the Post pickup as well!

[jimivintage]

LOL... I did post it in my response to your post. It looks just like yours except PSA 5.

Omg....I thought that was mine.....lol. Nice card!

[LuckyLarry]

I've been chipping away at the 1960 Leaf baseball set for a couple of years now. The high numbers (73-144) are TOUGH! At our local monthly show yesterday I stopped by my my favorite dealers table and I saw this beauty on display. I don't even remember ever seeing this card? Anyway I bought a big stack of '50s and '60s non sports cards along with this 1960 Leaf card for $25 total. So I would guess this card cost me $3 or $4 max. I took a peak at the price guide when I got home, to find out this is one of the most expensive cards included in the hi numbers (only #125 Sparky Anderson and the last card in the set #144 Jim Bunning book higher). It's a cool card!
Larry
<a href="http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/leaff.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/leaff.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo leaff.jpg"/></a>
<a href="http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/leafb.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/leafb.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo leafb.jpg"/></a>

[MattyC]

How can anyone go wrong for $35?! Some amazing cards out there for low prices. A centered Mantle card from the early 60s!

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/amazingly-centered-mantles/26205/1962-topps-mickey-mantle

[MetsBaseball1973]

Unbelievable how you find these gems, Matty! Btw, your Ruth RC and 52 Mick are the ultimate two cards I would love to own-- look as good or better than examples that cost way more.

[AustinMike]

I've been chipping away at the 1960 Leaf baseball set for a couple of years now. The high numbers (73-144) are TOUGH! At our local monthly show yesterday I stopped by my my favorite dealers table and I saw this beauty on display. I don't even remember ever seeing this card? Anyway I bought a big stack of '50s and '60s non sports cards along with this 1960 Leaf card for $25 total. So I would guess this card cost me $3 or $4 max. I took a peak at the price guide when I got home, to find out this is one of the most expensive cards included in the hi numbers (only #125 Sparky Anderson and the last card in the set #144 Jim Bunning book higher). It's a cool card!
Larry


Nice pick-up Larry. I've always thought that if the 1960 Leaf set had been done in color, it would be a lot more popular than it is. Regardless, I think it's a nice set. Good luck with it!

[wilkiebaby11]

185733
Picked this beauty up from another board member.
By far the most expensive card in my collection.



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[jason.1969]

Wow!!

[39special]

185733
Picked this beauty up from another board member.
By far the most expensive card in my collection.



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Awesome card Steve!

[MattyC]

Great Mick. Keeping the 53T theme alive, here is one card I have been after a long, long while. A true Post War beast to find with eye appeal and even decent centering-- and so hard to find a nice low-grade example.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/look-ma-no-holders/26240/1953-topps-willie-mays

[wilkiebaby11]

Great Mick. Keeping the 53T theme alive, here is one card I have been after a long, long while. A true Post War beast to find with eye appeal and even decent centering-- and so hard to find a nice low-grade example.




That's my next big card for my set. It's a true beauty. Nice pick up.


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[MattyC]

Just copped this centered Babe from a fellow board member; pretty pumped!

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/look-ma-no-holders/26241/1933-goudey-babe-ruth-141

[AustinMike]

Steve, nice '53 Topps Mick! Still on my want list. :(

[GregC]

Damn bro, I was just talking about adding a 53T Maysand another Goudey Ruth to the collection and there they are. Stunning pick ups.

I had some time to burn on an international flit so grabbed a Mays of my own. Thought this would pair really nicely with my 52T Mick. They almost seem separated at birth.

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/gjc1213/5b2af057a59f072a5957f778073948e1_zpsztfrz7x0.jpg

This Ryan has been on my want list for a while now. So happy to find one so well centered without having to go high grade.

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/gjc1213/672f33523f9e3448227efd192bea72bf_zpsh4tnfqzw.jpg

Also a few Mantles that I slacked on posting:
http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/gjc1213/52BMick_zps6245916e.jpg
http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/gjc1213/37c7b7f8829d3ffffa4db0b6f857728f_zpsf192daf2.jpg

[jason.1969]

Funny how much repetition there's been on this thread so far. And here I am copying GregC...at least on one of his beauties!

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/07/073642bec67d8464776c5ce9412e7f53.jpg

[jason.1969]

A lot of "copycat" purchases this month! And here I am copying GregC!

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/07/29c5b66ea9cde3db33ea285b5177d730.jpg

[MattyC]

Greg,

When you showed me that Mays yesterday I told ya: grab that before I do! What a great card. How often do you see a 52T Mays that centered?

The Ryan also. To think you can put that beauty in your wall case for $70-- and see how it looks from 6" to a foot away! Gorgeous. Another one where you can see fifty examples, and none will be as centered as the one you found there.

That 52B Mick is safe and sound and will be heading your way soon.

The 53T Mick-- still can't believe you out-sniped me on that one!

[CW]

Great cards, Greg, Matt, and Jason!

[begsu1013]

back into the groove after my amex was hijacked. she's got a slight tilt to her, but any ryan rook w/ a straight 8 that's priced under $2200 these days is pretty hard to find....

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/02101248/68ryan8.248.jpg

[MattyC]

Lots of Ryan sightings this month. Here's an all-time favorite portrait, the card I always choose to represent Yogi:

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26243/1951-bowman-yogi-berra

[begsu1013]

that's a very nicely centered example matty! tends to be pushed to top left corner or bottom right. love the headshot of the 51

[bnorth]

I have wanted a 1959 Fleer Ted Williams set since I started collecting around 30 years ago. For some reason I never bought one till a few days ago, I got it from fellow member Paul S(Thanks Paul). I got this amazing set in the mail today.

[DanP]

Ben, nice pickup, great set. Congratulations!

[MattyC]

$7.75 on the bay!

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26247/1971-topps-pete-rose

[jb67]

Matt, I think I was looking at that Rose card but gave up when I bid on another. Was that a PSA 3? Great looking card for the money!!!

[MattyC]

Yup, that was the 3 that sold the other day. The centering and eye appeal were just so nice. To think an 8 runs well over a grand and you can have the exact same image in your collection for seven bucks!

[begsu1013]

finally got home in time to see spieth go wire to wire and to open a lil mail...

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/19198237/62aaron8_original.jpg
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/19194911/63aaron8_original.jpg

[MattyC]

Aaron has some great cards. The 62 is one I haven't admired nearly enough. The 67 is pretty sweet, too. Also love the 75 HL card and the 64 HR card, off the cuff. Been cruising eBay a lot this month. The 56 is astounding and among the best centering I've seen on the card.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26281/1953-bowman-stan-musial

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-ii-rcs-only/26283/1986-donruss-jose-canseco

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/player-gallery-mickey-mantle/26282/1956-topps-mickey-mantle

Also snagged these two guys who went for way cheap. I think the 54B will be insane in hand with that anomalous centering. I had already bought the other 51B Berra the other day, but it's so infrequent that nice lower grade ones surface and I love the charming portrait, so went for it.

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx58/mattianc/_57_zpsstlhoy2f.jpg

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx58/mattianc/_57-1_zpsahdzeths.jpg

[Tom S.]

Fantastic stuff as usual Matt!

I had a good day at the local card show today. These were among the purchases that I made...

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u169/toppsopcfan/img035%20469x640_zpsgejwbmti.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u169/toppsopcfan/img036%20640x470_zpsgf25m64h.jpg


http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u169/toppsopcfan/img037%20640x472_zpsleldxvaa.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u169/toppsopcfan/img038%20473x640_zpshhjululn.jpg

[begsu1013]

where's the Jefferies card over here, matty? :) i loved watching that guy as a kid.


and nice scores tom! that ryan is dead centered and appears to not have any tilt. love me some 71's and that clemente is sharp. always tough to find nice rawies w/o black sharpied edges...

[MetsBaseball1973]

What show had those two gorgeous cards?!! Outstanding raw pickups. Always prefer that and at a show to boot. Nothing like raw pickups at a show.

On phone now but will post my own Gregg when back at the laptop. I remember certain cards so vividly from childhood, especially the "hot" cards like those Jefferies rookies, and even Rickey Jordan's!

[begsu1013]

What show had those two gorgeous cards?!! Outstanding raw pickups. Always prefer that and at a show to boot. Nothing like raw pickups at a show.

On phone now but will post the Gregg when back at the laptop. I remember certain cards so vividly from childhood, especially the "hot" cards like those Jefferies rookies, and even Rickey Jordan's!

don't forget jerome walton!

[Tom S.]

What show had those two gorgeous cards?!! Outstanding raw pickups. Always prefer that and at a show to boot. Nothing like raw pickups at a show.

Got 'em at the monthly Twin Cities (Mpls./St. Paul) area show.

The '71 Clemente (along with a '71 Lyle and '71 Powell and '69 Ted Williams that are just as nice) were brought by one dealer when I mentioned to him last month about how close I was to finishing those sets. He took down the card numbers that I needed, and he had them set aside for me when I got there today. :)

The '68 Ryan does have a couple of surface scratches on the front (one next to the R in Rookie and one going into the purple ball), but it's all about the centering on that card. It will look nice in my raw 1968 set binder though. ;)

[MattyC]

Was watching this one tick down by the second, very nervously! Just saw my snipe prevail. Never saw one below 8s and 9s that had centering I could live with, until this bad boy...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-ii-rcs-only/26297/1959-topps-bob-gibson

[MetsBaseball1973]

I also had the Gregg Fever back in the day...

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx58/mattianc/T2eC16VHJIQFHIJW6ZVBR5q-nfHw60_57_zps8o8kmofd.jpg

[AustinMike]

Two more Mantles in the mail today.

A '53 Bowman and a Manny Baseball Land 8 X 10 photo of unknown date, probably from the late '50s or early '60s. Kind of disappointed in the '53. The white marks to the right of his head are on the card, the rest are from the photo. Should have looked at it on the 'puter screen and not the phone. Might have noticed it then.

[Bestdj777]

Nice pickups Mike. The Manny's photo isn't one I've seen before and the 53 Bowman looks great. If you are concerned with the white spots, you can always go over them with a ball point pen like the previous owners of many of my cards have done. They are hard to see though and it looks very sharp.

[MattyC]

That 53B Mick is real sharp and those white/cream dots are not uncommon for the card. Worthy of the grade no doubt and presents really nicely.

Found this money looking Raines hiding out on eBay.

Also, just got these other ones delivered today and was able to do some proper clear scans at the office, so please do excuse the double images!
Always happy when cards in hand surpass expectations from the listing scans.

I am really becoming a huge fan of what I guess could be called "phantom" creases, and by that to say creases or wrinkles that appear only in certain, harsh light. This #144 Ruth, for example, loses almost all its creases when viewed in normal light in hand! It's really wild. Then under harsh light of course all its blemishes come out, but I always view my cards under normal light conditions. Can save bundles. My 1933 Goudey Gehrig has the same phenomenon; under harsh light, a vertical wrinkle/crease right down his torso; but in hand in normal light, the crease/wrinkle is completely gone!

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-ii-rcs-only/26301/1981-topps-traded-tim-raines

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26241/1933-goudey-babe-ruth-144

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26243/1951-bowman-yogi-berra

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/player-gallery-mickey-mantle/26282/1956-topps-mickey-mantle

[AustinMike]

If you are concerned with the white spots, you can always go over them with a ball point pen ...

LOL!!! I hadn't thought of that.

[MattyC]

This bad boy was listed for all of about 4 seconds last night, LOL! Talk about a card found brutally centered 99% of the time.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-ii-rcs-only/26304/1967-topps-rod-carew

[jason.1969]

Nice Hank Allen!

[MattyC]

Somehow Ole Hank was never able to capture the magic of his brief 1966 sampling, in which he rapped out a .387 avg and .441 OBP in 35 ABs. His 53Ks in 292 ABs the following year did not bode well for him.

[ValKehl]

Matt, I don't think strike outs was the reason that Hank Allen didn't have much of a MLB career. His 53Ks in 1967 was 17.2% of his plate appearances, and for his MLB entire career, Hank struck out in only 13.6% of his PAs (PAs are more meaningful than ABs, IMHO). FYI, supposed phenom Bryce Harper has struck out in 21.8% of his PAs thus far in his career, including 40% of his PAs in his first 8 games of 2015!
Val

[AustinMike]

Another Mantle. It's not as centered as I would like (yes, I've caught MattC-itis :D), but it's got great color. I suppose some, looking at you Chris :p, might suggest I trim the left side to even out the borders (that would also take care of the soft top left corner).

[Bestdj777]

Another Mantle. It's not as centered as I would like (yes, I've caught MattC-itis :D), but it's got great color. I suppose some, looking at you Chris :p, might suggest I trim the left side to even out the borders (that would also take care of the soft top left corner).

Haha, I am just trying to help you get nice, centered examples without any color loss :) If I showed you what had been done to improve some of the cards in my collection--not by me as I don't alter cards--you'd laugh. A previous owner kindly cut the center circle out of the 59 Topps to get rid of the pesky, and likely off-center borders. Another owner add a few additional notations/reminders that Mantle was on the Yankees. A couple of owners added a little bit of writing to personalize their cards. Finally, a couple added some great pin holes to make it easier to display these beauties.

[brian1961]

Aw Mike, don't get hung up on centering-itis. Don't get me wrong; I like dos guys, but they just so obsess over the frame that I feel sometimes they lose sight of the precious part of the card---the photograph.

Look pal, I cannot ever recall seeing a nicer picture of Mick on a '53 Topps than yours; the picture registry (painting registry ?*!) is a 10, as crisp and sharp as can be. You even have the dreaded bottom left corner with nothing to dread over; it's all red and all there. Hooray for you! Come on, if you so much as slit it to even up the borders, the red would probably chip off in chunks. You'd be bangin' your head against the wall in major self-recrimination.

Though I know you were just kiddin' about taking a razor to it to even up the borders, I couldn't resist setting the stage of doom.

It may be slightly off-center, but the card has everything else going for it to such an extent that were it centered, you'd of had to pay so much more for it it's not funny. And, somebody else probably would of beat ya to it. Or, the seller never would have offered it and kept it as a prized gem for himself.

Feel very good, bro. "Ya done good, Maynard."

Take care, Mike. Enjoy that great Mantle. It's a killer where it counts the most. I know, I'm repeating myself.:o It's 3:07 in the morning and I'm very tired. Time to shut up and get some shut-eye. --Brian Powell

[MattyC]

Okay; I swear I am done for April. No more $. Next buys come at Heritage in May.

Always loved the pure smile on Hank in the 74. That's an expression seldom seen in the adult world. The card has such flavor, but it seems to surface either OC/tilted, or it's a MINT 9-- and man how I loathe paying for high grade! So seeing this one on an eBay cruise last night was a thrill.

The Banks was just hanging out on ebay with like 30 watchers, and the price was so right, there was the desired sliver of space above the name, with centering...it was only a matter of time before someone sacked up and hit the BIN! We've all had those listings where we like a card, watch it, really are a hair from pulling the trigger-- then one day you hop on eBay and it says 'ENDED.' Then we go, 'Man, what a schmuck I am. Why didn't I just hit the BIN?' I hate that feeling.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-ii-rcs-only/26326/1954-topps-ernie-banks

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26325/1974-topps-hank-aaron

[jason.1969]

Great pickups from baseball's greatest generation! Very rare to see that much white above Banks' name. Usually the cut of the card touches the lettering, from what I've seen.

And that Aaron to me is maybe the second most iconic Topps card behind 52 Mantle. The fact that perfectly presentable copies can be had under $20 makes me think it's one of the most underpriced as well.

[MattyC]

I agree; I mean that crown they designed is so fresh-- they even put it on a tilt, which is a great stylistic touch.

I further agree with you on the economics of that card. Seems crazy (at least to me) to ever pay for a 10 or 9 of that card when a gorgeous 8,7,6, and below costs a mere fraction. So many cards like that in the hobby. I also liked a higher-grade Banks that was running well over 10x what this little one cost. I thought, 'No way does the more expensive one present $4k better than this little guy. I'll take the 3 and the cash for more cards, thanks!'

[pawpawdiv9]

Nice EB there Matty. Mine is much like yours in a low grade too!
I too have HA circled in, actually got like over 30 items i am gonna watch- OMG!
Tons of pre-war stuff.
So there is need for me to sell some items really quick!
(Click my link in my signature for my BST items)

[jason.1969]

Let's keep the Hank theme going. Get ready for a GIANT purchase!! [emoji1]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/16/fe982fe49586c808d1f69aeb535c638f.jpg

[RobertC]

Keeping the Aaron theme going, I just got these three variations that I didn't have - 1962 Braves Team (green tint), 1966 Braves Team (no dot between Place and National, and a unperforated 1964 Standup.

[begsu1013]

just finished up at 2 night run w/ widespread panic in columbia, to return to full mailbox...lil hungover and late to finish scanning, but here's a few

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/81858418/75hrabosky9_original.jpg
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/24079087/81hrabosky10_original.jpg
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/22770795/88horsemen10.795_original.jpg

[AustinMike]

I agree with you Brian, I do like the color on the Mantle. That's why I got it despite the centering.

Now in regards to:

Come on, if you so much as slit it to even up the borders, the red would probably chip off in chunks.

Having the red come off isn't that much of a problem, is it? Isn't that what red magic markers are for? :eek:

[JollyElm]

Nothing substantial, but these two guys are centered better than 99.9% of the other Blues and Schaals produced that year…

186838

[MattyC]

Maybe it's opening month of season that has us all so active this month?

Never saw the Aaron Stand Up or big boy before. Cool cards.

Re: those 72s, I just love it when you look at hundreds of examples of a card on eBay, and they are all woefully OC, and then you find that diamond of centering in the rough!

[Beatles Guy]

Picked up this gem from itjclarke.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt148/jalbregts/1948%20Bowman%20Stan%20Musial%20RC_zpsvf5ptvsj.jpg (http://s606.photobucket.com/user/jalbregts/media/1948%20Bowman%20Stan%20Musial%20RC_zpsvf5ptvsj.jpg .html)

[Bestdj777]

Now in regards to:



Having the red come off isn't that much of a problem, is it? Isn't that what red magic markers are for? :eek:
I think you've got it all figured out :)

[MattyC]

Picked up this gem from itjclarke.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt148/jalbregts/1948%20Bowman%20Stan%20Musial%20RC_zpsvf5ptvsj.jpg (http://s606.photobucket.com/user/jalbregts/media/1948%20Bowman%20Stan%20Musial%20RC_zpsvf5ptvsj.jpg .html)

Every time I study Musial's stats, I marvel and am grateful for how attainable his cards are. And he has some real beauties. Hope to add a few this year.

[AustinMike]

I think you've got it all figured out :)

I thought you might like that.

[T206Fan]

Nice 2 card mailday

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/1950s%20Vintage/image_zps4it5dskb.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/1950s%20Vintage/image_zps4it5dskb.jpg.html)

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/1970s%20vintage/image_zpshn17jzl2.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/1970s%20vintage/image_zpshn17jzl2.jpg.html)

[kailes2872]

They announced the office closing this past Wednesday, so I could be on card probation for a while. So, I am glad I got the 56 set finished this week. Larsen came in the mail today. 34 HOFers in the set I have 33 of them graded. I will get Giles, just waiting for the right price.

This started in early August and I got a ton of help from Steve Wilk, Brian Horne and a few others. It has been a true labor of love and has overtaken 59 and 67 as my favorite. I have to upgrade Giles, Checklist 1/3, Tigers, Hodges, and Martin but it is solid all the way through

Larsen & Yankees rounded it out this week

[gnpaden]

love those 56's. beautiful!!

[Bestdj777]

Just picked this lot up today as I needed a Kosher Coke Mantle bottle cap. I'll be selling the rest if anyone is interested. I believe they are all Kosher caps.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODM0WDE2MDA=/z/qEcAAOSw~uhUnrRt/$_57.JPG

[begsu1013]

ok, absolutely thrilled with both of these pick ups. both, imo, blow the label away and the exact kinda cards i aim for. the 53 is kinda a whale for me with the centering and solid bottom left corner. i have literally spent years looking for one i'd be happy with. no creases or surface wrinkles...how is this a 5?

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/24167977/53mantle5_original.jpg


and then we have this 72 aaron. i have inspected this thing with a fine tooth comb and can not figure out how this card is a 3. must say i would take this card all day long @ $15.

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/21875062/72aaron31_original.jpg

[MattyC]

That Aaron at $15 is just amazing. As a collector, call me nuts, but I get more fired up by a find like that than by simply throwing loot at a high grade example. Real nice eye and nice catch!

[begsu1013]

and then there's this one. another whale for me, as there hasn't been one of these posted in a long, long time! she was on ebay for all of about 8 minutes when i ran across her. i am still waiting on an original with decent eye appeal. there was one listed about a year back asking crazy money and it was a complete eye sore, both card and autograph wise. i do have the 91 national version, however it doesn't have the original back and reluctantly picked her up solely because i thought i'd never run across a decent original or the 83 topps version.

i was a little skeptical that the card would show considering how low the bin price was (dirt cheap, imo). even in the "a" holder, it's only a pop 4, 2 higher. so, with all that considering the time i have been looking, the price, the rarity, the fact she actually showed up, i am pleased to pick up and present the official topps reprint...still in awe that i picked this one up and my 53 in the same week.

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/12490354/83mantlePSADNA1_original.jpg
http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/12490354/83mantlePSADNAback_original.jpg

[T206Fan]

ok, absolutely thrilled with both of these pick ups. both, imo, blow the label away and the exact kinda cards i aim for. the 53 is kinda a whale for me with the centering and solid bottom left corner. i have literally spent years looking for one i'd be happy with. no creases or surface wrinkles...how is this a 5?

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/24167977/53mantle5_original.jpg


and then we have this 72 aaron. i have inspected this thing with a fine tooth comb and can not figure out how this card is a 3. must say i would take this card all day long @ $15.

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/21875062/72aaron31_original.jpg

Your post looks very similar to mine 1953 Yankees hof outfield and a 1972 hof both psa graded. Stop copying off me. Jk

[jb67]

begsu1013, congrats on landing the 83 Mantle auto. Has to feel good landing a rare signed card like that.

MattC, That Gibson rookie is centered beyond belief and looks as good as any I have see. Congrats for landing that bad-boy. Almost forgot about that Killer Carew rookie. The centering once again. Wow!!

T206Fan, Nice pickups with the Mize and Killebrew card. Killebrew certainly one of the most underrated hitters.

I was very happy to land this 66 Mays. Hard to find this card with decent centering. I was amazed to find this card sitting out there on Ebay.
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/JBrules/willie-mays-collection/26504/willie-mays-new

[begsu1013]

Your post looks very similar to mine 1953 Yankees hof outfield and a 1972 hof both psa graded. Stop copying off me. Jk

t206,

i certainly will not! you keep posting those blazer cards of blazer years and i will be on your coat tails for a very, very long time!!! ; )

[Smidge]

Sweet mantle!

[MattyC]

Where do we begin on that 66 Mays? I mean, does it get any better looking? This is why I love seeing no flip-- is that a 9? If it is, then great. If it's not, MUCH BETTER!

[CW]

It's nice to see this section of the board (pre-1980) thriving and more active than ever. Great cards and thanks for sharing!

[MattyC]

Mick's auto on the 52T image is so awesome.

This below is tied for the biggest misgrade I ever came across. Pumped. I love my other example of this card because it does not have the black print issue in the upper left area that so many have. I love this one because it feels like one in every 200 examples of this card has great centering.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/player-gallery-mickey-mantle/26602/1954-bowman-mickey-mantle

Just closed a deal for this with our good friend Jerry! Thanks, brother!

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26603/1933-goudey-babe-ruth-144

[jb67]

Where do we begin on that 66 Mays? I mean, does it get any better looking? This is why I love seeing no flip-- is that a 9? If it is, then great. If it's not, MUCH BETTER!

Thanks Matt. It is certainly not a 9. Picked it up for under 100. I could not be happier. Might be under graded. Will have to wait until I get it in hand to see overall condition but I do not think I will be disappointed.

BTW the centering on the Bowman Mick is outstanding and The Ruth card is crazy good. 2 very nice additions. That Ruth is exactly what I will be looking for one day when I decide to get my first.

[pawpawdiv9]

Posting for my brother. This is his biggest and most money he has ever spent on a card. I am really pushing him to get back in the hobby.

http://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/ItemImages/000029/29535a_lg.jpeg

[MattyC]

With an eye like that, I cannot wait to see what he picks up if he gets into the hobby! Left right centering and amazing deep yellow!

[Yossarian]

Mantle, Mays, Aaron, Koufax and Ruth. Ridiculous pick ups this month.
Excellent work, gentlemen.
April has been a hell of a month around here

[DanP]

Recent RC pickups

[begsu1013]

that santo and blyleven are bananas!!!

congrats!!!

[jb67]

DanP, those are some very nice rookies you have scored on. Congrats! They looked great for the grade.

[MattyC]

That is one enormous rookie haul up there, DanP! That's a mini collection in one shot.

And let's single out that Blyleven-- hits the eye so far better than the grade. A prime candidate to be shown in a scan with its pesky flip cropped out LOL!

Here's one that gets really slept on and needs more hobby love: a 1959 card that memorializes one of the most famous moments in the history of the game. I realized that when I take my son through the collection, and he meets the players and learns of them, this great moment should definitely be in there. It's also a toughie to find centered. I went shopping for this one and went down the line of VCP past sales in its grade, and couldn't find one as centered going all the way back to 2013.

The first panel is so iconic-- an image I somehow knew of even as a kid growing up in the 80s. And the hat falling off in the second panel is just mad flavor.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26763/1959-topps-willie-mays

This is the in-hand scan of the 51 Berra PSA 3 scooped off eBay last week. So bright and clean. Have two now so have a feeling my brother's collection is about to get hooked up with a great Berra.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26757/1951-bowman-yogi-berra

Just got this off a fellow board member in the BST.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26760/1970-topps-hank-aaron

[JollyElm]

As a continuation of my 'nothing substantial' run, here are three more 72's that can never be found this well centered…
187345

[MattyC]

As a continuation of my 'nothing substantial' run, here are three more 72's that can never be found this well centered…
187345

That is gonna be some 72 Set! Imagine all those centered cards in a binder? I'd buy that and keep it on the coffee table to look through every single evening to unwind.

[Exhibitman]

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/1971%20OPC%20Jackson%201.JPG

[CW]

Nice addition to The Festival, Adam, and ya gotta love the crazy "M" in Reginald's early signature, plus the OPC reverse.

[Cooptown]

Matty, love that 1951 Berra. In the late 80s my Dad bought me a whole bunch of reprint cards, and this was one of them. I think he knew I loved baseball cards and this was a way of seeing those old cards of his that got thrown away. For whatever reason that 51 Bowman was "the card" for me, even over the 52 Mantle reprint which sounds crazy. I love the hat on his head, and especially the grandstand sign in the back. The artwork on that card is crazy.

As a devout Christian family, we went to weekly Saturday evening vigil. My sister told me "it wil go by quicker if you think of something else" so I used to think about my cards, and especially that 51 Bowman Berra. I always said I was going to get one when I was all grown up. Heading over to ebay shortly.

[MattyC]

That grandstand sign with the arrow is a big part of the aesthetic appeal of the card for me, too. Plus the portrait/facial expression just nails his persona. It's a really charming baseball card and always popped for me, too.

[jb67]

That is one enormous rookie haul up there, DanP! That's a mini collection in one shot.

And let's single out that Blyleven-- hits the eye so far better than the grade. A prime candidate to be shown in a scan with its pesky flip cropped out LOL!

Here's one that gets really slept on and needs more hobby love: a 1959 card that memorializes one of the most famous moments in the history of the game. I realized that when I take my son through the collection, and he meets the players and learns of them, this great moment should definitely be in there. It's also a toughie to find centered. I went shopping for this one and went down the line of VCP past sales in its grade, and couldn't find one as centered going all the way back to 2013.

The first panel is so iconic-- an image I somehow knew of even as a kid growing up in the 80s. And the hat falling off in the second panel is just mad flavor.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26763/1959-topps-willie-mays

This is the in-hand scan of the 51 Berra PSA 3 scooped off eBay last week. So bright and clean. Have two now so have a feeling my brother's collection is about to get hooked up with a great Berra.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26757/1951-bowman-yogi-berra

Just got this off a fellow board member in the BST.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26760/1970-topps-hank-aaron

Matt a definite +1 on the Mays catch card. That is one of the games if I could go back in time and watch I would put that one towards the top.

Also that 70's Aaron was a sweet pickup. I almost pulled the trigger on that one as I contemplated and went back it was gone.

Thanks for the reminder on the Berra card. I remember seeing a near perfect centered one a while back and did not pull the trigger. Kicking myself for passing on that one. You continue to lead the way. Well done!!!

[MattyC]

Thanks, brother. There have been some real nice cards on the BST lately, and after I snoozed on the 56 Mick that I loved but just saw too late, I realized ya gotta check the BST every now and then. Thankfully that Mick came back around shortly thereafter and I moved quickly then.

I liked the 51B Berra so much I actually copped two of those bad boys. This was the one with sick centering on ebay a little while ago. When I saw it I kind of bugged out because it's not one that's seen dead nuts centered...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26243/1951-bowman-yogi-berra

[MikeGarcia]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/1954BOWMANFRILLO_NEW.JPG

...great guy , great ballplayer . He still has family here in Berks County , Pennsylvania, where he's from.

..I had never really tried too hard to replace the original card because it had so much character but when I saw the minty new one I fell in love all over again. Old Brooklyn Dodgers fans are a strange lot. As are baseball card collectors.

..

[39special]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/1954BOWMANFRILLO_NEW.JPG

...great guy , great ballplayer . He still has family here in Berks County , Pennsylvania, where he's from.

..I had never really tried too hard to replace the original card because it had so much character but when I saw the minty new one I fell in love all over again. Old Brooklyn Dodgers fans are a strange lot. As are baseball card collectors.

..

Nice upgrade Mike! Carl was a great guy.

[the 'stache]

Some real nice pickups there, guys. Congratulations to all. I hope to get back to collecting again soon. My heart just hasn't been in it as of late.

[jthorst75]

Two of my favorite cards from two of the best...
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=679&pictureid=18105http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=679&pictureid=18106

[MattyC]

Furillo was my grandfather's favorite. His cards have much personality. Must be thrilling to make such a big upgrade.

Congrats on two huge cards for a collection in the 53 Mays and the Hank Crown! Both are so clean. The Mays is legendarily tough.

[begsu1013]

picked up 2 more aaron rooks and my first clemente rook. all 3 low grade, but I have been overly picky on picking up a clemente. have been looking for a while and finally found one I think I can be happy with!!

hopefully, they show before may comes around, as I like using my own scans, which brings me to my question:

what's the consensus definition of a "pick up"?

the day you paid for the card....

or

the day it arrives and can be posted?

[MetsBaseball1973]

If you're pumped and happy enough-- Both! :)

[begsu1013]

mets,

so simple, it's brilliant! I like your style!!!!

[bobc88]

In this week... nice '55 Bowman Dodger, '71 Topps high number and an early Fisk from my favorite Kellogg's set.

187774

187775

187776

[jb67]

If you're pumped and happy enough-- Both! :)

+1

[Robs70sCards]

Hi everyone-this is my first post here.

I got back into cards last year, totally as a bucket list item. I always wanted to have every set from the 70's. When I first started collecting as a kid in 1978 finding older 70's vintage cards was always cool, although I never ran into anything older than 1970, except for the 3 1968s that I have.

My April pickups include a huge lot of 1972s and all but 15 cards from the 1974 Topps set. With that, I now have on average 94% of every set from 1970-1979. Most of what's left is the remaining highs and high HOFers. Now the fun really begins :D

[jb67]

Hi everyone-this is my first post here.

I got back into cards last year, totally as a bucket list item. I always wanted to have every set from the 70's. When I first started collecting as a kid in 1978 finding older 70's vintage cards was always cool, although I never ran into anything older than 1970, except for the 3 1968s that I have.

My April pickups include a huge lot of 1972s and all but 15 cards from the 1974 Topps set. With that, I now have on average 94% of every set from 1970-1979. Most of what's left is the remaining highs and high HOFers. Now the fun really begins :D

Welcome to the board. Make sure to post picts. of some of your favorite pickups. Sounds like you are going to reach your goal in the not to distant future.

[begsu1013]

Hi everyone-this is my first post here.

I got back into cards last year, totally as a bucket list item. I always wanted to have every set from the 70's. When I first started collecting as a kid in 1978 finding older 70's vintage cards was always cool, although I never ran into anything older than 1970, except for the 3 1968s that I have.

My April pickups include a huge lot of 1972s and all but 15 cards from the 1974 Topps set. With that, I now have on average 94% of every set from 1970-1979. Most of what's left is the remaining highs and high HOFers. Now the fun really begins :D

welcome and lemme know what ya need for your 72 set...bought a couple thousand cards to complete my dads set at a steal. didn't have his checklist, but did complete it. anyways, might send ya some freebies!

[MattyC]

Welcome aboard and whenever convenient throw up some pix! It's a great and positive group here.

I feel like the older I get the more I appreciate and am in flat out awe of Hank Aaron. Consistency at that high level is so amazing. Great thing about the game is there are so many wonderful players with compelling personal stories to get into and collect. And let me edit and add in that Hank's second-year cards are shockingly affordable! I remember the Bowman '55 as a kid-- something about his pose and the upwards look just is so simple and peaceful. Rockwellian. Those Bowman cards, from 51 to 55, are just so freaking cool. Tremendous personality in each of those sets, for their own reasons.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/27000/1971-topps-hank-aaron

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26992/1955-bowman-hank-aaron

[begsu1013]

nice pick ups matty! currently working on my aaron basic set. don't have the 71 yet, but did pick up the 55b a few months back. such an iconic card framed w/ the wood grain "color tv". reminds me of back to the future when marty sees the "honeymooners rerun" and although, I wasn't even thought of in '55, just imagine how cool it musta been to see "color tv". had to be pretty big considering it's the only invention that I can think of to frame a card.

just down right classic in every aspect!

and side note: other than perhaps berra, I agree that just about all of hank aaron cards seem to be waaaaaay undervalued...but don't tell anyone. still picking up all the centered ones i can beat you to!

[MattyC]

Berra is another sleeper legend-- if those two words can even go together. I mean the man had several seasons with more HR than K's! And with power. Plus it's not like old Yogi played in a small market-- though I can see how he was somewhat standing next to the sun in terms of the star wattage of his stud teammates.

Just saw this one on eBay and had to grab it. Was priced high for an 8 but still just a fraction of the 9s. Ran through the recent 8s on VCP and they all had worse centering and most had white dots, and this one didn't, so figured why not? Also, if I ever needed to sell it for crack, it seems like the kind of card that could wind up with a higher sticker on it if re-subbed a few more times.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/27003/1973-topps-hank-aaron

[begsu1013]

picked up 2 more aaron rooks and my first clemente rook. all 3 low grade, but I have been overly picky on picking up a clemente. have been looking for a while and finally found one I think I can be happy with!!

alrighty, so here's that 1st aaron. still fathoms me that you can pick up the natural home run kings rook in decent condition for $800 and on a good day much less...and a 52 mantle (non-rook) will run ya $10K+ for anything w. decent eye appeal. undervalued, indeed.

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/11048725/54aaron4sgc_original.jpg

[MattyC]

Gorgeous! I also think that's my old Aaron RC! Was bought raw at a show then graded. Fantastic card.

[JollyElm]

Continuing my variation-crazy ways, I grabbed up these three very tough to find '62 green tints and a '66 Johnson 'no trade statement' to boot…
187879

[MattyC]

So what's the story on that Johnson variation?

Just copped this bananas second year Aaron-- cannot wait to have in hand. Almost gave up on finding a centered one. Love the Bowman and Topps the same for the '55 Hank.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/27009/1955-topps-hank-aaron

[JollyElm]

So what's the story on that Johnson variation?

The overwhelming majority of these cards have "Alex was traded to Cardinals, October 27, 1965." appearing on the lower back. The earliest ones released by Topps in 1966 did not have this information included there and are incredibly tough to find at a reasonable price.

[MattyC]

Very cool to learn. Always something new to discover with cards.

[DanP]

Bob, FANTASTIC Aaron Rookie. Congratulations!
Matt, real nice Aaron, beautiful centering.

Two recent RC additions

[begsu1013]

dan,

love that palmer. just picked up a signed one on friday to go w/ the hof rc collection, but your's is a beast...congrats!!! and not sure if you ever crack and resubmit, but that lemon grade looks to be under deserved!

[gnpaden]

picked up this yellow letter for my 1958 set today. it has some surface wear and centering issues, but such a tough card to find and it's slabbed. Getting oh so close on my 58 set including all yellows!

[jason.1969]

Has been a slow month but decided I needed another Clemente to go with my 1957 and 1973. Decided on the best I could grab for under $20. Honestly, I didn't expect to do this nice. The ball in mid-air is a nice touch.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/27/28c1b71f3be080627eed2f3c3d88833d.jpg

[MetsBaseball1973]

Great steal on the Roberto.

DanP-- more great eye cards. Palmer is tuff.

MattyC: the 55 Aaron is amazing. Screams 8 from here. Hardly see that card centered.

Lots of Aaron sightings 'round these parts. Nice 58.

And I agree Aaron's 2nd yr issues are tragically undervalued. Something tells me that won't be the case for too long.

[ls7plus]

Picked up a really nice 1962 Post Canadian Koufax as well as a PSA 7 1968 Kahn's Johnny Bench! These two had been on my want list for awhile.

Best to all,

Larry

[TheBig6]

http://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/1953bowmancolor/websize/ashburn1.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/1953bowmancolor/websize/1953%20Bowman%20bodreau.JPG
http://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/1953bowmancolor/websize/1953%20Bowman%20duroucher.JPGhttp://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/1953bowmancolor/websize/1953%20bowman%20dobson.JPG
http://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/1953bowmancolor/websize/1953%20bowman%20porterfield.JPGhttp://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/1953bowmancolor/websize/1953%20bowman%20wehmierer.JPG

[JollyElm]

Two more cool variations…

188151

The Perranoski with the larger than normal blacked out area on his cap is quite a tough one to find.

[JollyElm]

Man, each of those '53 Bowmans is a piece of art. What a ridiculously beautiful set!!

[TheBig6]

Man, each of those '53 Bowmans is a piece of art. What a ridiculously beautiful set!!

I agree, I'm just getting into them. I think it's going to be a long fun journey.

[jason.1969]

You have indulged my occasional non-card posting, so here is a mag I just added to my Aaron collection. Admittedly my main reason for buying it was to solve the mystery of why the Hammer (about to get hit by a ball) would front a 1963 World Series preview mag when his team finished in sixth place, 15 games back. Well, I never found my answer, though a funny Aaron quote makes it into a feature on Berra: "Yogi is so cool you would think he was playing in a sandlot game."

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/27/b0a5dad49e5105b8a66ebece428b7e10.jpg

[wilkiebaby11]

I bought the card, not the holder. There's an ever slight pen mark on the white part of the right side of the card, which bothers me only in the slightest bit. The front shows very well, with sharp and deep colors and just about 60/40 centering. The back is clean and centered the same. Lets just say that I got this for about the price of a PSA 1.5 so I'll take it!

http://wilkiescards.weebly.com/uploads/2/6/9/1/26917304/1430231109.png

[Volod]

Here's one that gets really slept on and needs more hobby love: a 1959 card that memorializes one of the most famous moments in the history of the game....this great moment should definitely be in there....


http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MattyC/cards-i-non-rcs/26763/1959-topps-willie-mays



Humbug, says us crochety old Indians fans:D:rolleyes:

[JollyElm]

I was able to grab this 1973 Al Kaline variation with a bandage on his forehead. For some reason it's in a GMA holder, though. I had no idea Good Morning America branched out into card grading…

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[begsu1013]

love those 53's! and please keep posting those print variations pick ups. i love learning about those....

i know it's hockey, but goes w. my hof rook collection. kinda a beater, but it had my trifecta: nicely centered both border and oil drip wise. it has the blue lines on the back making it a 1st print run and it was inexpensive...

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/23107228/79.jpg

[DanP]

Finally found one with decent centering

[mintacular]

Pretty happy with this one

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/nollpm/Rivals%20Mantle_zpsh3fbzpjl.jpg (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/nollpm/media/Rivals%20Mantle_zpsh3fbzpjl.jpg.html)

[bcbgcbrcb]

Nice Brock RC, Dan.

[jason.1969]

I hope I don't get kicked out for showing up with nothing here anyone else would care about, but at least let me highlight a great ebay seller, goose_1, thru this show and tell.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/29/d145b8233c14972059b31074305d897b.jpg

All I bought was the 1974 Hank Aaron postcard in the upper left, just for a couple bucks. But when the enveloped arrived, I got the George Hendrick postcard, the Hartnett/Ruth photo, and the True Value Seaver/Yount panel. (Ignore the two old Isaac Newton cards purchased separately.)

I know the whole pile will strike many of you as throwaways, but I really enjoyed the surprise. (BTW, since I'm calling out a seller, my name is Jason Schwartz.)

[begsu1013]

i love the post jason! i even dig the issac newton cards. i collect oddball stuff like that...I have a few 1800's william wallace and edward longshanks tobacco cards, the 31 disney card, the 59 stooges #1, #2 and #3, and all sorts of crazy stuff. i usually don't post that stuff but, i might just start as a sideshow...

[begsu1013]

my clemente came in today. my first one!

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/23265622/55clemente3.5%20(2).jpg

and then snagged her up the other day

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/07100406/50berra8.jpg

[jimtigers65]

I was able to grab this 1973 Al Kaline variation with a bandage on his forehead. For some reason it's in a GMA holder, though. I had no idea Good Morning America branched out into card grading…

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Dang it! As a Tiger collector I didn't know about this variation. Thanks for posting it and letting me know.

[kailes2872]

Snagged my white whale. Good way to finish the month

[kailes2872]

Say Hey... 4 away from completing 55

[begsu1013]

congrats on the whale, always a good feeling to land one!!

[jason.1969]

Wow! Some incredible 1955s! A shame this month is almost over.

[CW]

Now that's a cool seller, Jason! Stuff like that makes the hobby fun.

Guys, congrats on the Clemente rookies! Such a classic card!

[wilkiebaby11]

Snagged my white whale. Good way to finish the month


Beautiful!! I want to pick up a ~5 by the end of the year


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[Bestdj777]

Great Newtons! I love your collection of them. Such an awesome idea.

[kailes2872]

Some final upgrades for my '56 set. Now only Martin, Cubs team, Giants team, A's team, and taking my J. Robinson from PSA 5 to PSA 6 for a very, very sold Ex-Mt+ set throughout. All 34 HOFers are graded.

[jason.1969]

Great Newtons! I love your collection of them. Such an awesome idea.
I have a Web page devoted to Newton cards. https://jasoncards.wordpress.com/2015/04/11/the-sir-isaac-newton-fans-guide-to-vintage-trading-cards/

[DanP]

Great cards everyone,

Bob and Kevin, WOW... fantastic Clemente RC's!!!

[jb67]

Great cards everyone,

Bob and Kevin, WOW... fantastic Clemente RC's!!!

+1

[pawpawdiv9]

You guys did well with those Clementes! I seen some severely O/C and when you find one like those, you hit the damn button!!
Same with the 51 Mays Bowman, someday i find a nice one, but it seems those are on the cook top and hard to find nice.
CONGRATS! to everyone too.

[jason.1969]

This may close out the thread since it's now May. But they arrived yesterday, so here you go!

The first will replace my 1964 Tommie Aaron in my Hank Aaron "Top 50" display case. And the second was essentially a throw-in from the seller. Was an effort to find a nice Aaron without the print marks present across so many 1975s.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/01/f0ca9bf09add36fe1b9410bbdc4b2a3b.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/01/de5baf63ac34db6a45772c817fd91fd7.jpg

[T206Fan]

This came in tha mail a few days ago

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/cardinalfan13/1960s%20Vintage/image_zpsmhllc1sf.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/cardinalfan13/media/1960s%20Vintage/image_zpsmhllc1sf.jpg.html)

[kailes2872]

Beautiful!! I want to pick up a ~5 by the end of the year


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Clemente came today. I had to sign for it. I don't lie or hide things from my wife but it is better for her health and blood pressure if we can avoid the "how much did that cost" conversation. I had the cash put away in anticipation of finding the right one - so no harm, no foul. I only say this to justify working from home so I could monitor the mail truck and meet the mail lady at the door.

Since 2:30 today, I have been to the safe 4 different times to take it out and look at it. It feels like Christmas morning. I can only imagine what it will be like when I finally get back to #311 or one of the Ruth's!

I don't know if it is only because I have been actively shopping but it felt like the 6's really spiked lately. Now that I have one on hand, the price will go back down. There was a really nice 4 in REA that went for 1700 plus BP. It might have just been an undergraded anomaly.

[jason.1969]

Here is the Aaron display with the 1975 Aaron/Mantle MVP card replacing 1964 Tommie Aaron. Not sure what I'll do if I ever get the 1955 Bowman!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/02/1975ce6c236b0d82a12d8cd15aac5737.jpg

[kailes2872]

Jason,
That is really cool seeing them all together.

Couple of things I noticed - I knew tha that the 61 and 70 AS cards were similar but it is really interesting seeing them virtually side by side. I will need to get my binders out to check if there are any other players that had both a '61 and a '70 beside Hank (can't remember if Mays had a '70 AS card).

Aaron didn't have a '69 AS card. I have the set, but since I bought it complete versus card by card, it hadn't really registered that he was not in that issue. Again, I will need to get the binder out to find out who the NL outfielders were - but I know that Aaron went to the AS game - he just might not have started.

Hank is my favorite player of all time. When I was 10, I sent him a letter. He sent me back an 8x10, an index card, and a Babe Ruth reprint with his signature. I also have the big Steiner picture of him hitting 715 off of Downing (signed), an Aaron/Mays signed picture, and a signed baseball.

Congrats on such a cool display.

[CW]

Whoa! Great collection, Jason!

[Mark70Z]

That's a beautiful display of the Aaron cards. Great cards of a great player!

[ALR-bishop]

Great display

[jason.1969]

Thanks, guys. Am curious which card you'd displace if a 55 Bowman were added. Am thinking the 1961 Nu-Card (since it's a minor issue) or maybe the 1973 Ruth/Aaron/Mays (since Aaron doesn't hold or share top billing).

[pawpawdiv9]

Cool display of Hanks. Wonder if you gonna go after variations? I noticed the 1958 green one on the top row but i remember a while back there was talks in a thread on a yellow name variation. Saying that folks were using a highlighter to color them in.
You defintely need to get the 55 Bowman. It is nice. What about other card issues? Spic n span, johnston cookies, and i still look for that weird looking Indianaplois Clowns card. I only see one of those. There was a reprint on Ebay i seen of it.
Link to Hank Aaron cards guide: http://www.cardboardconnection.com/topps-hank-aaron-baseball-cards-showcase
You see what i am referring to in the 1958, as they show the yellow name version

[jason.1969]

Again, I will need to get the binder out to find out who the NL outfielders were - but I know that Aaron went to the AS game - he just might not have started.

Here is some info on the 1969 All Star selections. Aaron started the game, as did Mays. Topps opted for Brock and Rose though.

http://1969topps.blogspot.com/2013/07/all-star-cards.html?m=1

[Yossarian]

I know we have the May thread open and running, but I am catching up.

Jason - love the Aaron display. A great tribute to a great player.

Also, nice Clemente rookies, guys. That card is on absolute fire right now. An E-bay auction I was watching (purely out of curiosity) of a PSA 8 copy just ended over the weekend north of $25,000. Yikes. I am looking for a low grade one at a reasonable price, but that is becoming an increasingly difficult proposition. I understand that it is an iconic card of a beloved player, but anyone have any thoughts/opinions on why it is currently shooting up like that?
I can recall (not that long ago) that the 55 Clemente and Koufax rookies were basically the same price. No longer the case.

Thanks

[Laxcat]

I know we have the May thread open and running, but I am catching up.

Jason - love the Aaron display. A great tribute to a great player.

Also, nice Clemente rookies, guys. That card is on absolute fire right now. An E-bay auction I was watching (purely out of curiosity) of a PSA 8 copy just ended over the weekend north of $25,000. Yikes. I am looking for a low grade one at a reasonable price, but that is becoming an increasingly difficult proposition. I understand that it is an iconic card of a beloved player, but anyone have any thoughts/opinions on why it is currently shooting up like that?
I can recall (not that long ago) that the 55 Clemente and Koufax rookies were basically the same price. No longer the case.

Thanks

My opinion on the price increase in the Clemente is that a new generation of ppl are realizing what an amazing human being Roberto was.

[jason.1969]

Having exited the hobby for 20+ years till just recently, I feel like Paige, Jackie Robinson, and Clemente experienced huge price gains relative to other established superstars. And to state the obvious, none of the three have added to their achievements during this same span.