View Full Version : Most affordable Dizzy Dean?
jason.1969
12-06-2015, 09:34 AM
Would someday like to own a card of Dizzy from his playing career. What I never realized till I looked was that he was so much pricier than guys I would have assumed comparable like Hubbell.
Is there a particular Dizzy Dean that you think meets these four conditions...
1. Playing career
2. Dizzy only (vs 4-in-1)
3. Fits in standard top loader
4. Significantly cheaper than 1934 Goudey, assuming similar condition
Am guessing NO, but happy to be surprised!
Peter_Spaeth
12-06-2015, 09:39 AM
Batter Up?
vthobby
12-06-2015, 09:47 AM
Your parameters are not very easily obtained but there are some:
1934 Batter Up Dizzy Dean #64
1935 Schutter-Johnson Dizzy Dean #31
1935 Schutter-Johnson Dizzy Dean #35
213970
213971
213972
Not sure why you noted 1934 Goudey when he is in the 1933 Goudey set but I compared it to the card you listed:
1934 Goudey PSA 4 averages around $315
1934 Batter Up Dizzy Dean #64 last sold in PSA 4 $180
1935 Schutter-Johnson Dizzy Dean #31 last sold in PSA 4 for $162
1935 Schutter-Johnson Dizzy Dean #35 last sold in PSA 4 for $185
That is really about it. There are a few other cards of his that meet most of your standards EXCEPT low price so I did not list them.
Good luck!
Peace, Mike
jason.1969
12-06-2015, 09:50 AM
Note that Paul Dean was his brother Daffy. Dizzy was Jay Hanna.
Peter_Spaeth
12-06-2015, 09:50 AM
Paul Dean was Dizzy Dean's brother. Oh OK I see you edited.
frankbmd
12-06-2015, 10:03 AM
a 1939 National Chicle Premium (R311)
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/frankbmd/odds-ends/16216/1939-dean
I picked this up for less than $20, but unfortunately it is too large for your size criteria. :mad:
vthobby
12-06-2015, 10:04 AM
a 1939 National Chicle Premium (R311)
I picked this up for less than $20, but unfortunately it is too large for your size criteria. :mad:
Wow! Great price Frank, :eek:
Mike
jason.1969
12-06-2015, 10:08 AM
Yep. Will most likely need to resign myself to the 33 or 34 Goudey then. Normally aim for around G-VG but may lower my standards here to make it work.
Peter_Spaeth
12-06-2015, 10:09 AM
How does Batter Up not fit your criteria?
jason.1969
12-06-2015, 10:12 AM
How does Batter Up not fit your criteria?
Am open to it still, but Standard Catalog, 5ed, shows Batter Up as $225 in VG vs $190 for the Goudey.
Peter_Spaeth
12-06-2015, 10:16 AM
Am open to it still, but Standard Catalog, 5ed, shows Batter Up as $225 in VG vs $190 for the Goudey.
I think in the real world the Batter Up is much cheaper but maybe not.
jason.1969
12-06-2015, 10:52 AM
Will be on the lookout when the time comes. Need about 25 more guys for my collection, and will go after the 22 cheap ones before biting thr bullet on Dean, Gehrig, and Ruth.
ullmandds
12-06-2015, 11:50 AM
id be going for the george c miller in collector condition.
jason.1969
12-06-2015, 12:39 PM
The Miller would be nice! Just read the back...wonder how many kids mailed in their complete set for a fielder's mit!
A nice vg/vg+ Tattoo Orbit should be in the vicinity of $250-300. Nice Dean card, too.
ullmandds
12-06-2015, 01:44 PM
A nice vg/vg+ Tattoo Orbit should be in the vicinity of $250-300. Nice Dean card, too.
agreed...this would be a great choice!
Chris Counts
12-06-2015, 01:45 PM
If you're patient, I would think you could find a Batter-Up for less than the cost of a '34 Goudey. I've seen quite a few in the $150 range in decent shape, and one without a top will likely cost less than half that. I collect Batter-Ups, and I actually prefer them without their tops. I've picked up Hall of Famers without tops for as little as $10 each. Three more issues that don't fit your dimensions, but your budget, are the '35 Gold Medal Flour, '39 Exhibit card and the '39 Cubs picture pack photo. And best bargain, though, is an Exhibit 4-in-1 "single," which is simply a 4-and-1 that's been cut apart.
Check out my eBay listings at ccmcnutt (http://www.ebay.com/sch/ccmcnutt/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3692)
jason.1969
12-06-2015, 03:11 PM
Good call on a topless Batter Up or 1/4th of an Exhibit. I would consider either. Too bad the Gold Medal is too big for me...is my favorite by far but wouldn't fit in my display.
mattsey9
12-06-2015, 06:02 PM
Depending on how badly you wanted one....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272056530602?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
jason.1969
12-06-2015, 07:26 PM
Never that desperate! :-)
triwak
12-06-2015, 11:26 PM
I got this pretty cheap (~ $30) a few years ago. It fits in a standard 4-screw case.
Shoebox
12-07-2015, 11:56 AM
Like Ken I would saw to consider the Diamond Matchbooks. I just got mine for under $30.
http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj594/Drinkmorebeer/Cards/PhotoGrid_1449163940821_zpsswt0zpfv.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Drinkmorebeer/media/Cards/PhotoGrid_1449163940821_zpsswt0zpfv.jpg.html)
I am envious of Frank acquiring a R311 for $20. I haven't been able to find one for twice that and have been looking.