July Pickups

[dclarkraiders]

Found this in the mail when I got home from work today. I've wanted this card for a while and I finally found one with the centering I wanted at a great price.

[pokerplyr80]

Awesome card, nice way to start out the month. One of my personal favorites.

[toppcat]

Wow that Reese is superb. Jelly.

[Shoebox]

Great pick up on that Reese!

[jbl79]

Classic image on that Reese. Congrats on the pickup!

[Canofcorn]

Picked up some raw beauties from my new friend Jason, aka ZiggerZagger.

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t361/seabass97166/BC9B3EE3-7D96-4532-8EAD-A3B304570BA8_zpskymk3lfq.jpg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/seabass97166/media/BC9B3EE3-7D96-4532-8EAD-A3B304570BA8_zpskymk3lfq.jpg.html)

[Stonepony]

Whoa! Mike- Awsome

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Technically a late June pick up....

[Jim65]

1969 Topps 4in1 Stickers

[Zach Wheat]

Found this in the mail when I got home from work today. I've wanted this card for a while and I finally found one with the centering I wanted at a great price.


Nice looking card with great centering. That is one of my favorite action shots. One of my pickups for the month was this 1975 Hostess Twinkies Yount Proof. This is the only Proof I have seen.

Z

[Exhibitman]

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/1955%20Clemente.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1969%20Kahns%20Aaron%20large%20PSA%208.jpg

[ZiggerZagger]

Picked up some raw beauties from my new friend Jason, aka ZiggerZagger.


Enjoy Mike -- It's been fun helping you!


These two Fireballers were waiting for me in the mail on Friday. Some serious MPH between the two of them...

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Just need the '75 Nolan in PSA 8 to complete my run now.

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[Shoebox]

Great stuff from everyone! These are my humble acquisitions.

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj594/Drinkmorebeer/Cards/2016-06-30%2022.08.36_zpsjtxkzsni.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Drinkmorebeer/media/Cards/2016-06-30%2022.08.36_zpsjtxkzsni.jpg.html)

[jchcollins]

These two Fireballers were waiting for me in the mail on Friday. Some serious MPH between the two of them...





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Nice '73 Ryan. Always thought that is an under appreciated card - from his greatest season. It can be a task to find it centered that well too.


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[mrmopar]

What makes it a proof over a 4 card panel cut from a sheet?

Nice looking card with great centering. That is one of my favorite action shots. One of my pickups for the month was this 1975 Hostess Twinkies Yount Proof. This is the only Proof I have seen.

Z

[Jason Carota]

http://www.huntington-rogers.com/img/type/union_oil_1960.jpg

[71buc]

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/1955%20Clemente.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1969%20Kahns%20Aaron%20large%20PSA%208.jpg

Beautiful Roberto Congrats!

[JoeDfan]

I had a pile of Joe Torre stuff in my baseball room; and my buddy was sending some cards in, so I finally got off my duff and sent them in.

They finally arrived yesterday. Added some key gems to my Torre PSA collection, including a '68 Venezuela, and a Jell-o or two. The only letdown was that I missed a pinhole in my other Venezuela, so it came in a low grade. But a couple of cards came in as the highest graded examples, so I was ok with that!

[DBesse27]

Nice Torre collection! Underrated player. My favorite of your cards is the 68 Venezuelan. I'm chipping away at that set and have a raw Torre I'll be subbing soon as part of a group from that set.

[JoeDfan]

Thanks!
I am almost 50% complete with the Torre Master set on PSA.

[Exhibitman]

http://www.huntington-rogers.com/img/type/union_oil_1960.jpg

Can't vouch for Eskimo Pies but that is a fine looking image.

[mintacular]

Added this one to the pc for $40 dvd, ill take it:

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/nollpm/1970%20Topps%20Clemente_zpsuwiz1dgd.jpg (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/nollpm/media/1970%20Topps%20Clemente_zpsuwiz1dgd.jpg.html)

[dclarkraiders]

Added this one to the pc for $40 dvd, ill take it:

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/nollpm/1970%20Topps%20Clemente_zpsuwiz1dgd.jpg (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/nollpm/media/1970%20Topps%20Clemente_zpsuwiz1dgd.jpg.html)

Awesome card for $40.00. Nice addition. Congrats.

Duane

[KCRfan1]

+1 Patrick

[Neal]

added this one to the pc for $40 dvd, ill take it:

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/nollpm/1970%20topps%20clemente_zpsuwiz1dgd.jpg (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/nollpm/media/1970%20topps%20clemente_zpsuwiz1dgd.jpg.html)


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[irv]

Just got back from a short vacation and found these had arrived in the mail.
(Always glad to add to my 52 Topps collection!)

I purchased these through, RayBShotz here on net54, who was great to deal with!

Thanks again, Ray. :)

[7nohitter]

The '72 is from a recent set break...love the centering!

[Stonepony]

Finally completed my 1959 Topps set with this final piece
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[KCRfan1]

Congratulations Dave!

That's a great looking Koufax! !!!

[Neal]

nice price, great color


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Not a new card, but just crossed from an SGC 70 .... looks better in an SGC slab imo

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[irv]

nice price, great color


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Not a new card, but just crossed from an SGC 70 .... looks better in an SGC slab imo



Love that 56! Nice cards. :)

[jason.1969]

Love that 56! Nice cards. :)
Totally agree! Beautiful.

[dclarkraiders]

Upgraded my 53 Bowman Gil Hodges

[dclarkraiders]

Also, added this one. Centering is not the greatest but the background color really pops.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

That Hodges is one of my favorite cards ever!

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[pawpawdiv9]

Alright, I'm back in the game here.
Lets hope the rollercoaster doesn't stop again.

[Jason Carota]

Can't vouch for Eskimo Pies but that is a fine looking image.

It definitely gives a feeling of being at the park (to me, at least.)

[irv]

Just won these last night in hopes it takes some purchasing pressure off me from my wife!?!? She is a huge Elvis fan, so hopefully these will work?:D

I had no idea these cards existing? If anyone knows anything more about them, I'd appreciate the info.

Thanks :)

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/331897132719

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/331897132340

[begsu1013]

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[Jcfowler6]

Upgraded to this Mantle

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160711/32355d9c24a0bb9017425316fe25471a.jpg


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[bobc88]

My first '58 Hires; Dandy Don!

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[Neal]

nice!

[Robs70sCards]

Just some more 70's cards, this time filling out some of the better players and some more commons for my 1969 and 1972 sets. Once I get #560 of the 72 set I'll every card up to #657 and then I just need 54 various high numbers. Still have a little ways to go with the 1969 (73 cards remaining), but the series are pretty well represented, unlike the other years for whatever reason.

[DeanH3]

PWCC win last night.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/DeanH4/post-war/41748/1950-bowman-jackie-robinson

[jb217676]

Great Jackie! Here's a nice Mantle that's super nice for the grade!

[Stonepony]

PWCC win last night.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/DeanH4/post-war/41748/1950-bowman-jackie-robinson

Nice card Dean!

[DeanH3]

Nice card Dean!

Thanks Dave! The centering sucked me right in like a tractor beam. (Insert Llyod Christmas gif here.) :)

[Canofcorn]

PWCC win last night.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/DeanH4/post-war/41748/1950-bowman-jackie-robinson

I was the second highest bidder. You got me by $5 at the buzzer.

But I did win this about 5 minutes earlier. If I hadn't, I might have given you more of a run for your money.

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t361/seabass97166/Vintage/E27601FE-FE05-4742-B922-937EC95BC832_zpsynwzezaj.jpeg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/seabass97166/media/Vintage/E27601FE-FE05-4742-B922-937EC95BC832_zpsynwzezaj.jpeg.html)

[Neal]

Nice wins fellas!

[DeanH3]

Mike, that's one heck of a consolation prize. Well done. I sure lucked out. Thanks for letting the Jackie go.

[KCRfan1]

Nice cards everyone!!!

[Harliduck]

Mike, that's one heck of a consolation prize. Well done. I sure lucked out. Thanks for letting the Jackie go.


Hey, that back and forth was pretty cool...I've often wondered who was on the other end of that laptop when I get someone or I get had...haha...sometimes it would be fun to have a beer with that person to reminisce..:p

Great cards all...loves these threads...

[Jeff1970Red]

I popped on this one after missing on many

[Harliduck]

I'll add a couple...the 69 is an upgrade for my primary set (I am actually doing a 3rd 69 set, my favorite year) and the 65 came with it...nice two-fer outside of the upper wrinkle


http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/w54AAOSwZ1BXdX~a/s-l1600.jpg

[DeanH3]

Hey, that back and forth was pretty cool...I've often wondered who was on the other end of that laptop when I get someone or I get had...haha...sometimes it would be fun to have a beer with that person to reminisce..:p

Great cards all...loves these threads...

Agreed.. I too have wondered many times who was on the other end when I have won or lost. For me it's usually win some lose most. :)

BTW - that's a nice pair of Brooks you have there.

[jason.1969]

From the B/S/T. I already have the matching Williams and a mini-display in mind.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160716/4887f461181d679d23ea2746408401fc.jpg

[Robs70sCards]

I would love to pick up a Joe DiMaggio. Hope it's ok to ask, but what does one cost in less than perfect condition?

My grandmother's sister was married to one of the DiMaggio boys who didn't play ball, and my Dad's family and the DiMaggio came from the same town, Isolla delle Faminne. My grandfather and Joe's father were all fishermen.

[jason.1969]

The one above cost me $40. Note that the Exhibits issues are postcard size and not viewed in the same league as for instance 41 Play Ball!

My "main" Joe D is a 1939 PB that cost me about $400.

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[jason.1969]

That's awesome to be a relative of Joe D! Just remembered we had a thread here on the most affordable DiMaggio cards...

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enet54baseball%2Ec om%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D214326&share_tid=214326&share_fid=24075&share_type=t

1961 Golden Press Dimaggio

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[jason.1969]

And following the thread's suggestion of a Berk Ross, here is Joe D's last card (1952) in decent shape for only $100. (N54 gents with keener eyes can advise if they believe it is authentic...I vote Yes.)

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/391502597884

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[DBesse27]

I love Exhibits and don't own any playing era Joe DiMaggio cards yet, so I'm drooling over that one!

[KCRfan1]

Jason, give us a picture of the display when you have it set up!!!

[jason.1969]

Jason, give us a picture of the display when you have it set up!!!
Will do. But don't set the expectations TOO high! Half the N54 displays I've seen belong in the HOF. Mine will just be a slight upgrade to my office. [emoji1]

[Neal]

Finding an Ashburn was actually a challenge .... now I may want to start a nice PSA midgrade set

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[KCRfan1]

Neal, I love the Red Heart series. The set tends to fly under the radar at times, and of course for me and timing, I'm about 5 years too late as nice examples are a bit pricey. Story of my life and cards.......

[Canofcorn]

Very nice Neal! A beauty

[jason.1969]

The red really held its color. Terrific card!

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[Neal]

Thanks fellas - I once attempted this set, and had them all in SGC 84 to 88. The red series (especially Ashburn and Musial) were tough to find at my price point and generally did not have the centering I wanted.

The issue has some heavy stock, so mid grade seems to present much better than other issues. Owning a Mantle already, I may try this for the second time. Beautiful, affordable, and most importantly to me, a nice small set.

[jason.1969]

If I remember right, a N54 member made an incredible framed display of the entire set. Of the minor releases of the era, I just love this one and Dan Dee. I don't have any of either but maybe someday...

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[71buc]

That Ashburn is beautiful. I added these two Mid grade rookies to my collection this month.

[DBesse27]

I concur that the red hearts are a great set, and the red really pops on your ashburn!

[Neal]

If I remember right, a N54 member made an incredible framed display of the entire set. Of the minor releases of the era, I just love this one and Dan Dee. I don't have any of either but maybe someday...

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will have to check past threads - would love to see that!

1954 had some outstanding regional issues - Dan Dee, Red Heart, Wilson Franks, Spic and Span and Johnston Cookies

[DBesse27]

Oh yeah, Wilson and Johnston were great sets too, good call!

[ColumbiaComics]

Managed to pick up this decent card over the weekend...

http://i.imgur.com/sfM7vfn.jpg

[ColumbiaComics]

This one too

http://i.imgur.com/d3vOYJZ.jpg

[clydepepper]

-to ColumbiaComics (whatever your name is)-

yeah, those are okay...I guess (LOL)

[clydepepper]

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[DBesse27]

That Teddy is sexy!

[almostdone]

If I remember right, a N54 member made an incredible framed display of the entire set. Of the minor releases of the era, I just love this one and Dan Dee. I don't have any of either but maybe someday...

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Here is mine I finished last year. Not sure if this is the "incredible display" you're referring to but I do like showing it off. If it is then thank you, if it's not then just keep on scrolling past it.;)
Drew

[Beatles Guy]

Two HOF rookie cards from PWCC...

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt148/jalbregts/1949%20Bowman%20Larry%20Doby_zpsjqsrpnub.jpg (http://s606.photobucket.com/user/jalbregts/media/1949%20Bowman%20Larry%20Doby_zpsjqsrpnub.jpg.html) http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt148/jalbregts/1949%20Bowman%20Robin%20Roberts_zpsaiac7zvs.jpg (http://s606.photobucket.com/user/jalbregts/media/1949%20Bowman%20Robin%20Roberts_zpsaiac7zvs.jpg.ht ml)

...and finally a centered Molitor rookie with no smudge at the bottom...

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt148/jalbregts/1978%20Topps%20Paul%20Molitor_zpsucn7qsdc.jpg (http://s606.photobucket.com/user/jalbregts/media/1978%20Topps%20Paul%20Molitor_zpsucn7qsdc.jpg.html )

[DBesse27]

Don't you mean the Trammell rookie?

[Neal]

Nice pickups, fellas!

[Jim65]

1964 Challenge the Yankees Duke Snider

[ZiggerZagger]

Picked up a new friend to keep the rest of my Leaf run company.
Welcome to the clubhouse Warren!

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[irv]

Picked up a new friend to keep the rest of my Leaf run company.
Welcome to the clubhouse Warren!

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Nice cards, Jason! :)

[Canofcorn]

What if that was the lineup he had to face?!

I think you have every color of the rainbow covered.

The eye appeal on every single one is awesome!

[the 'stache]

Agreed with Mike. Great Leaf cards, Jason! They look incredible together!

[ZiggerZagger]

Thanks guys! I don't think any other issue has been more fun to collect for me personally.

I have a distinct story that goes along with each of those cards, which adds to the enjoyment for me -- the Jackie was my first ever purchase on Net54; the Ruth was gotten through another collector's extreme generosity; the DiMaggio through a Widow of a former collector who has now become a family friend; the Williams was a last-second kamikaze bid on eBay, etc etc. Good memories.

Still have the last 2 toughies to go, though -- the Feller and Paige... *gulp*


Also, just realized I forgot to add ol' Tobacco-Chewing Honus to the lineup...
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[Johnny630]

Those are amazing leaf cards Jason, great color. :) I've always wanted to find a nicely centered 48 Leaf Robinson in 3 ish condition.

Awesome collection

[Neal]

Nice pickups!

[David W]

Similar to Zack Wheat's 4 card Twinkie panel is this 2 card panel with Brock and Cedeno.

[DBesse27]

July additions to my '74 Topps Red Sox team set. Dewey is one of my 2 favorite players of all time and this is his first solo Topps card. I love it. Link at the bottom of this post for those who want to check out my set.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/74T%20Sox/74T%20Dewey.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/74T%20Sox/74T%20Harper%20Brock.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/74T%20Sox/74T%20Marichal.jpg

My set: http://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/showcase.aspx?sc=2971
Not pictured: Luis Aparicio PSA 9 that I cracked out and mailed to a signing

[KCRfan1]

Nice collection of Sox Dan!

[MartyFromCANADA]

Reggie Cleveland - Swift Current, Saskatchewan

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My Fave

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[DeanH3]

Pretty tough card to find well centered.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/DeanH4/post-war/41802/1974-topps-nolan-ryan

[irv]

The highest graded cards I own (well, my wife owns now):o

Hoping these work at smoothing her over? :D
(sorry, didn't know where else to post them?)

[Jim65]

Latest pick up, I don't usually collect graded stuff but the slab makes a great holder for this.

[Robs70sCards]

Just filling in a few gaps of my 70's cards..well, 1969 actually. Great Roberto Clemente card, the condition is a little funky but the pose is sublime.

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/Rob_Bottom/Scan0058_zpsp6tvx5gl.jpg

I also thought the Pete Rose would make a nice companion to my 1971 Pete Rose. :D Now if I can find a 1970 Pete Rose with a similar rip to complete the trifecta :p

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/Rob_Bottom/Scan0062_zpsca6ykwk5.jpg

[Jobu]

I don't pick up many post-war cards so I thought I should get over here to post Bob and Reggie.

[DeanH3]

I don't pick up many post-war cards so I thought I should get over here to post Bob and Reggie.

Fine looking pair Bryan. Well done!

[Rrrlyons]

Like the other Venezuelan albums I've purchased it's rough but it has 350 of the 402 stickers in it. Rick

[Rrrlyons]

Still haven't figured out how to add more than one picture to a post

[irv]

Still haven't figured out how to add more than one picture to a post

Are you using the site's "Manage attachments" under additional options below when you post?

If so, you can add multiples there. If using a phone etc, I don't believe that is an option?

[Canofcorn]

Picked up some raw beauties from my new friend Jason, aka ZiggerZagger.

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t361/seabass97166/BC9B3EE3-7D96-4532-8EAD-A3B304570BA8_zpskymk3lfq.jpg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/seabass97166/media/BC9B3EE3-7D96-4532-8EAD-A3B304570BA8_zpskymk3lfq.jpg.html)

Got my PSA grades. Pretty strict but they all got slabbed. No surprises. Going in my safety deposit box for now, but one day when I do sell them they will be the "nicest 2.5" out there:

2.5 Jackie
2.5 Jackie
3.5 Mantle
4 Williams

[Neal]

Nice!

[Section103]

As a Wally Moon and Ray Katt collector, I was beside myself being able to pick up these Venezuelan Winter League cards that both pre-date their generally accepted rookie cards. Picked them up about a month ago, just got them back from SGC (obviously more for authenticity than grading) - now, they're the only 2 graded examples in the entire set.

[DBesse27]

Rich, great cards! I love foreign issues and had never seen those before.

[irv]

Got my PSA grades. Pretty strict but they all got slabbed. No surprises. Going in my safety deposit box for now, but one day when I do sell them they will be the "nicest 2.5" out there:

2.5 Jackie
2.5 Jackie
3.5 Mantle
4 Williams

Tough grading on those cards, imo. Are there creases, stains or something else that we can't see going on with them?

[Canofcorn]

Tough grading on those cards, imo. Are there creases, stains or something else that we can't see going on with them?

There is a light crease in the yellow area off Jackie's shoulder.

The bowman had a light horizontal surface wrinkle seen on either side on the Front, and on the Reverse two longer diagonal wrinkles are there. Neither amount to creases. (Hence the 2.5)

Yes they are overly tough lately, people say they are protecting the value of current high grade vintage

[DBesse27]

There is a light crease in the yellow area off Jackie's shoulder.

The bowman had a light horizontal surface wrinkle seen on either side on the Front, and on the Reverse two longer diagonal wrinkles are there. Neither amount to creases. (Hence the 2.5)

Yes they are overly tough lately, people say they are protecting the value of current high grade vintage

Given the wrinkles you disclose here and PSA's own published guidelines,'it sounds like those 2 grades were pretty fair.

[irv]

There is a light crease in the yellow area off Jackie's shoulder.

The bowman had a light horizontal surface wrinkle seen on either side on the Front, and on the Reverse two longer diagonal wrinkles are there. Neither amount to creases. (Hence the 2.5)

Yes they are overly tough lately, people say they are protecting the value of current high grade vintage

Thanks for the explanation.

I guess rules and guidelines are exactly that, but I still can't get my head around some of the grades I see PSA give! :confused:

[DBesse27]

PSA's biggest issue is consistency, especially in the low grades. I have some Venezuelans graded 2 or 2.5 with paper loss on front. This should not be possible.

[irv]

PSA's biggest issue is consistency, especially in the low grades. I have some Venezuelans graded 2 or 2.5 with paper loss on front. This should not be possible.

I agree. Any paper loss that I have seen have been PR-1's at best. :confused:

[bobc88]

Picked up this '60 Bazooka Yogi Berra today.

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[DBesse27]

Wow, awesome Yogi!!

[Robs70sCards]

Filing in some more for 1969-the g is on the sleeve, not the card for the Palmer. I still have a few more SPs and HOFers to go on 1969. Also picked up a bunch of 1971 and 1972 cards that I'm waiting for. Down to 1 and 4 cards respectively, the Baker RC and the Rod Carew-Jerry Koosman cards.

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/Rob_Bottom/Scan0063_zpscdmmkxjj.jpg http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/Rob_Bottom/Scan0064_zpsbrsjsunf.jpg http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/Rob_Bottom/Scan0065_zpsxw0dbici.jpg

[MikeGarcia]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/1901SANDYBGS_NEW.JPG

...First one of these ....always enjoyed looking at them though.....Chavez Ravine and Sandy Koufax cards and me go back a long way......the instructions along the left edge are to "Punch out and bend back on perforated line".....I am soooo glad the original owner kid didn't follow orders very well...... hey , it was the sixties , young rebels were everywhere.....

..

[jason.1969]

Here is mine I finished last year. Not sure if this is the "incredible display" you're referring to but I do like showing it off. If it is then thank you, if it's not then just keep on scrolling past it.;)
Drew
This was indeed the one. Love it!

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[herbc]

A few cards to have signed by VIP guests at the NSCC.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Bloomberg001_zpsafkxc1em.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Bloomberg002_zpsyqolzaj3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Montefusco001_zpstps9kx6g.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Montefusco002_zpsc20nmmaw.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Shantz001_zpsvs41at1g.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Shantz002_zpsbgrxpdcg.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Garvey001_zps2ixgozur.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Garvey002_zpsd4cse5lw.jpg

[KCRfan1]

Great items Herb!!!

Garvey is a nice guy and has always been gracious.

[DBesse27]

That Garvey postcard will look sweet when signed! Hope you'll come back and share the finished product

[herbc]

Just plucked these two from my mailbox. I now have the three VIP party signers covered. I know the Topps is not pre-1980, I just wanted to post the three cards together.

1986 Topps Traded
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Williams001_zpswwkxuyv4.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Williams002_zps3srnxe7u.jpg

1965-66 Coca Cola
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Giacomin001_zps7sqrsmcs.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Giacomin002_zps3amnipox.jpg

This one received earlier completes the three.

1971 Dodgers Postcard
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Garvey001_zps2ixgozur.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/hlc1949/For%20Internet%20Forums/NSCC20Garvey002_zpsd4cse5lw.jpg

[FourStrikes]

MITCH f**king Williams, ala Bucky f**king Dent???

as a longtime (suffering) Phillies fan, I actually sent Mitch a sympathy card (c/o the Phillies in the winter of 1993, offering my *sincere* condolences on serving up that game/series winning home run) - I felt bad for Williams, and sat SPEECHLESS in my antique barber chair as I watched the *devastating* conclusion to that game vs the Blue Jays, but I felt horrible for him - AND myself, and suffering Phillies fans everywhere - after the "unreal" became REAL - dude got death threats, and while he DID f**k up, guy had 43 saves, and Fregosi went with what got him there...hindsight is 20/20, but...such is life.

thanks for the inclusion of Mitch, herbc, as while it WAS a dark moment for this Phillies fan, it was a reminder that LIFE - and baseball - isn't always perfect, or predictable, another reason I *love* this game.

[orly57]

Added this beauty to my collection this month:

[DBesse27]

Great looking Ted!

[Neal]

Getting back to my "collector grade" roots ....

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[Beatles Guy]

Getting back to my "collector grade" roots ....

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Looks better than most 7s.

[Canofcorn]

Nice card Neal and 57!

Just got these raw beauties back from PSA

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t361/seabass97166/Vintage/25EA8E87-C50B-478B-B61E-9B2C5975BECB_zps3ulos6cu.jpg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/seabass97166/media/Vintage/25EA8E87-C50B-478B-B61E-9B2C5975BECB_zps3ulos6cu.jpg.html)

[Neal]

nice haul Mike!

[irv]

Looks better than most 7s.

X2! Very nice 5 :confused:

Nice card Neal and 57!

Just got these raw beauties back from PSA

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t361/seabass97166/Vintage/25EA8E87-C50B-478B-B61E-9B2C5975BECB_zps3ulos6cu.jpg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/seabass97166/media/Vintage/25EA8E87-C50B-478B-B61E-9B2C5975BECB_zps3ulos6cu.jpg.html)

Nice cards! :)

[DBesse27]

Following up that 54 Bowman with another rare Teddy Ballgame. Today is a huge day for my collection!!

I have been working on the '59 Fleer Ted Williams set for a long time. For a good portion of that time, I have been just one card short of complete, needing only the very tough short printed #68. I have known that budget dictates a poor copy, but I have wanted one in a PSA or SGC slab so that I know it's not altered or even counterfeit. PSA 1's don't come up very often and I missed a couple of them. But this week I finally landed what to me is a huge card, and completed my favorite set of all time. This card is in piss poor condition, but IT'S MINE and I love it!

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/59F%20Williams/Ted%2068%20SP.jpg

Some of you spend hundreds of dollars on cards all the time, but in my collecting world, $141 is a huge chunk of change. Still, my snipe was even higher, because this was the right card at the right time and I had to have it.

A summary of my journey collecting this set.... In the summer of 2013 I bought my first 3 cards, beaters for $8 total, and I was hooked. Over the next 2 years I chipped away at a raw set, with condition not really a factor. By the end of June, 2015, I had 79 cards and was only missing the SP above. And then everything stalled. My only progress in the past 13 months has been one gorgeous PSA 8 upgrade that was a Christmas gift from my good friend Casey. The card I needed just wasn't available slabbed in poor condition. When it was, my snipes were too low. Finally, Tuesday, after 13 months, I completed my set. Final stats: the PSA 1 SP above, the PSA 8 below, and 78 raw cards..... accumulated with $484 over 3 full calendar years. But today I am DONE.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/59F%20Williams/Ted%2033%20PSA.jpg

Thanks for looking!!

[jason.1969]

Outstanding!!! I am at about 20 cards for 59F Ted Williams but have never pursued due to that one card. Well done. Really well done.

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[Vintagevault13]

Following up that 54 Bowman with another rare Teddy Ballgame. Today is a huge day for my collection!!



I have been working on the '59 Fleer Ted Williams set for a long time. For a good portion of that time, I have been just one card short of complete, needing only the very tough short printed #68. I have known that budget dictates a poor copy, but I have wanted one in a PSA or SGC slab so that I know it's not altered or even counterfeit. PSA 1's don't come up very often and I missed a couple of them. But this week I finally landed what to me is a huge card, and completed my favorite set of all time. This card is in piss poor condition, but IT'S MINE and I love it!



http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/59F%20Williams/Ted%2068%20SP.jpg



Some of you spend hundreds of dollars on cards all the time, but in my collecting world, $141 is a huge chunk of change. Still, my snipe was even higher, because this was the right card at the right time and I had to have it.



A summary of my journey collecting this set.... In the summer of 2013 I bought my first 3 cards, beaters for $8 total, and I was hooked. Over the next 2 years I chipped away at a raw set, with condition not really a factor. By the end of June, 2015, I had 79 cards and was only missing the SP above. And then everything stalled. My only progress in the past 13 months has been one gorgeous PSA 8 upgrade that was a Christmas gift from my good friend Casey. The card I needed just wasn't available slabbed in poor condition. When it was, my snipes were too low. Finally, Tuesday, after 13 months, I completed my set. Final stats: the PSA 1 SP above, the PSA 8 below, and 78 raw cards..... accumulated with $484 over 3 full calendar years. But today I am DONE.



http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/59F%20Williams/Ted%2033%20PSA.jpg



Thanks for looking!!



Congrats Dan. It seems as if you and I have a very similar collecting budget. It is fun to look for bargains. When you find a great deal it makes the card even sweeter.


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[Mark70Z]

Dan,

That is awesome; congrats on the pickup. Also, love it when collectors share the story behind the pickup. I'm happy for you...

[Neal]

Nice work, congrats!

Mid grade addition

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[jason.1969]

This is what happens when I exit collecting for 20 years. Enter grading companies to call a 6(!) what I would have seen marked as Mint at a 90s card show (or perhaps eBay today).

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[gregr2]

Thanks Todd!

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