March Pick-Ups:

[clydepepper]

I'll start us off:

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[irv]

Nice looking 52's, Raymond.

[Dewey]

Got this beater 54 topps scoops Feller to go with the type 1 photo it came from.

[Chuck9788]

1957 Whitey Ford

http://www.vintagecardprices.com/pics/66385.jpg

[clydepepper]

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[Neal]

nice stuff fellas!

[Baseballcrazy62]

Picked these Kaline pins up the other day. Does anyone have any info on the 1969 Kelly’s Potato Chip pins?

[guy3050]

this one has been on my want list for a long time

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4771/39820802805_2e7625a33e.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23EQ2kB)IMG_1866 (https://flic.kr/p/23EQ2kB) by Guy Bourque (https://www.flickr.com/photos/151462905@N03/), on Flickr

[ZiggerZagger]

A Postwar Trifeca -- One Card Shop pickup, one Ebay, and one Auction House win. :cool:
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[ALR-bishop]

Dewey---here is an unscratched Feller Scoop

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img073.jpg

[JollyElm]

Got a couple more high grade '61 high numbers to add to my never-ending trade thread...

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[MCoxon]

Couple to add to my player collection

[smrtn240]

Nice pick up's there Mike.. that Clemente is gorgeous.


March pickup

[Peter_Spaeth]

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[ALR-bishop]

Those 53 Bowman Cs are great looking Peter

[DeanH3]

Have this one the way. Used the 20% ebay coupon to help with the price.

[jchcollins]

These 61’s arrived in today’s mail. Is it just me or does this set not get a lot of love? I guess the ‘63 and ‘65 Topps issues would win a design contest over ‘61, but I still like them. This Aaron is cool because it shows you that old Milwaukee uniform with the black tomahawk - a lot of folks forget that it was not always red. And Yogi, while approaching the twilight of his career - still has a sweet smile and there is the classic left field backdrop of original Yankee Stadium.

More than happy with this mail day...and maybe now I’ll pickup some cheaper 61’s to go alone with these...

[wdwfan]

I love this set. My second favorite behind the '57 set. I like it much better than those other 2. The only 2 reasons I have yet to start working on it is because there are 7 Mantle cards and the high #s. Although I found a few high #s for a really good price. Wound up passing on them as I'm not doing the set though.

These 61’s arrived in today’s mail. Is it just me or does this set not get a lot of love? I guess the ‘63 and ‘65 Topps issues would win a design contest over ‘61, but I still like them.

[jchcollins]

Nice pick up's there Mike.. that Clemente is gorgeous.


March pickup

Wow, nice. O/C how? Is that L-R centering that earned it that? I'd take it all day long...

[jchcollins]

I love this set. My second favorite behind the '57 set. I like it much better than those other 2. The only 2 reasons I have yet to start working on it is because there are 7 Mantle cards and the high #s. Although I found a few high #s for a really good price. Wound up passing on them as I'm not doing the set though.

If you are doing the set mid-grade though, I've got to imagine it's still a steal in comparison to trying to do '63, '65, or '67. The Mantle #300 in mid-grade is a lot more affordable than the '65 base Mantle #350 (and has a lot better photo too...)

I may start working on this as well - as a Cubs fan, you could do worse in a set that has the RC's of Billy Williams and Ron Santo...:)

[JollyElm]

Grabbed a couple of beautiful Micks...

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And I got a couple of superstar 10's at a decent price (and these Kellogg's will never curl up and crack, which is nice)...

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[ALR-bishop]

Darren-- I remember a time when you were not that complimentary of Mantle threads and posts. :) Nice pick ups

[JollyElm]

Darren-- I remember a time when you were not that complimentary of Mantle threads and posts. :) Nice pick ups

You mean how everything here is constantly all about Mickey Mantle and not a single collector ever admits they collect Mantles only because his cards continually carry great monetary value? Yup, I'm still there.

[ALR-bishop]

I know what you mean. There are a lot of Mantle fanatics here. But as a collector of Topps, Bowman and Fleer sets... and a Cardinals fan...his cards are just a necessary ...and expensive ... evil for me :)

[Volod]

You mean how everything here is constantly all about Mickey Mantle and not a single collector ever admits they collect Mantles only because his cards continually carry great monetary value? Yup, I'm still there.

No resentful cholecystitis patients to be found here.:rolleyes:

[irv]

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Nice 52, Wynn, Peter. That card seems to have gained a lot of traction since I first joined the site a couple years ago.

Wish my bottom left and top right were in a little better condition like your's, but overall I am pretty happy with my copy as well.


Funny story about him in this HOF article from Mickey Vernon. :D
https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/wynn-early

[clydepepper]

I missed out on a couple of really nice cards this past weekend...so, I'm back to my goal of the first 280 cards in the 1952 Topps set:

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[JollyElm]

And a couple more...

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[ALR-bishop]

One of my favorite cards, Mantle whiffing on a Gibson fastball. The first World Series I attended

[Exhibitman]

Seems to be a 52 Topps theme this month...

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/1952toppsproject/websize/1952%20Topps%20Lopat%20PSA%203.jpg

[clydepepper]

...then, allow me to continue...


Not sure why Red is upside-down

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[irv]

Seems to be a 52 Topps theme this month...

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/1952toppsproject/websize/1952%20Topps%20Lopat%20PSA%203.jpg

Nice 52's, guys!

Can you tell why Lopat only graded a 3, Adam? Looks much nicer in your pic and reminds me of my Kuzava, which, to this day is a grade I can't figure out.:confused:

[yankeesjetsfan]

Grabbed both these beauties at a card show for 10 bucks. The Ford does have a small crease across it, but at that price I couldn't pass them up plus, this is my first vintage Mickey. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180314/4f6836ddadbf351c0674c40013cf57bb.jpg

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[Peter_Spaeth]

Thanks to a forum member.

[RayBShotz]

Seems to be a 52 Topps theme this month...

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/1952toppsproject/websize/1952%20Topps%20Lopat%20PSA%203.jpg

Adam - One of the nicest 3's I've ever seen.
Very sweet.
RayB

[Exhibitman]

Thanks, Ray. The centering and clarity caught my eye. I like 52s in this range. I agree with the grade technically: corner wear and very minor corner creases. Barely noticeable.

[irv]

Thanks, Ray. The centering and clarity caught my eye. I like 52s in this range. I agree with the grade technically: corner wear and very minor corner creases. Barely noticeable.


I need a new monitor. I was looking at your scan/pic of it yesterday at work and it is much clearer to see the corners on my work monitor.
When I noticed them there, I wondered how I missed them on mine, but I know the answer now. :o

[clydepepper]

Finally upgrading my '52 Yogi - EBucks @ 8%!!

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[JollyElm]

Two more HOF beauties...

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[irv]

Finally upgrading my '52 Yogi - EBucks @ 8%!!

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Nice Yogi, Raymond.

What are your plans with the previous one?

[clydepepper]

Nice Yogi, Raymond.

What are your plans with the previous one?



I'm willing to sell it, but current prices are quite a bit less than what I paid.

Here is the old one:

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[irv]

I'm willing to sell it, but current prices are quite a bit less than what I paid.

Here is the old one:

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Thanks again, Raymond.

[aconte]

Bought this a couple weeks ago at the Philly Show.

https://photos.imageevent.com/aconte/acontecollectiongradedcollection/img540a.jpg

[brian1961]

Congratulations, Tony, on that beautiful Duke Snider. I have always thought this pose, also used on the 1953-55 Stahl-Meyer Franks cards, was the very best one taken of Duke. His 1954 Red Heart is sweet as well, but I love this one. There's this deep sense of exuberant joy and confidence on his countenance; l love it. Way da go, bro!

If you ever decide you want to learn more about the Dan Dees, I devoted a chapter to them in my book, concentrating on a blazing mint find involving 13 of the 14 Cleveland Indians that were in the set. Same with the Stahl-Meyers, as I recall you were able to get a Mickey Mantle in the last few years.:)

Regardless, I'm happy for your latest acquisition, Tony. Take care.

---Brian Powell

[esiason14]

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[clydepepper]

Where's all this money coming from? Oh, I remember...VISA

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[clydepepper]

Arrived today...not LATE...

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[clydepepper]

...with all this spending (taking full advantage of the 8% ebucks offer), I only had a few dollars left to meet my quarterly limit and I believe I chose wisely and appropriately...just days after we lost him:

RIP to one of the Miracle Mets:

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[ZiggerZagger]

Bought this a couple weeks ago at the Philly Show.


What a gorgeous Snider, Tony -- looks like he came through the chip bag pretty well unscathed.


And a local pickup today:
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[jchcollins]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/0b175526c61fb6f9884bc998026c87b8.jpg

In today’s mail. I’ve never done anything serious with the ‘67 set but have always liked it...


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[DBesse27]

https://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/33062/28546314/66%20Bazooka%20Yaz.jpghttps://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/33062/28546316/64%20Bazooka%20Yaz.jpg

[Peter_Spaeth]

60s phase.

[jfkheat]

I received these over the last few days. With the addition of the 63 Fleer White my 63 Fleer set is now complete. I need four cards to finish the 64 Stand-up set. The Fence Busters is an upgrade for the one that I have in my collection
James

[KCRfan1]

That's a sweet Aaron, Peter!

The Fencebusters is a beauty James!

[jchcollins]

60s phase.

Gorgeous '63 Mays! Mine's a 5. That can be a hard card to find eye appeal on even in higher technical grades.

[clydepepper]

GREAT Eights Peter & James! Bravo!

As a lifetime Atlanta Braves fan, I'm especially 'taken' with the Aaron!

[Neal]

Inexpensive but less than 20 graded - nice image of Mays, and much smaller than the 1960 version

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[MCoxon]

Inexpensive but less than 20 graded - nice image of Mays, and much smaller than the 1960 version

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Love the Macgregor - great pickup! Great pose, rare, and a nice set.

I also love the Clemente and the Oliva (who is a sleeper favorite of mine to collect) from this set.

[clydepepper]

A couple of rooks:

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[EddiesDryGoods]

1955 Sandy Koufax Rookie Card.

[EddiesDryGoods]

Very nice!

[ZiggerZagger]

This was a very exciting pickup. Was not sure I was ready to go for this in a 7, but the centering hooked me.
Absolute matter of preference, but I'll take one less than stellar corner for 50/50 centering most any day.

Will get him into a new lighthouse holder at the National, and all will be well.
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[DeanH3]

Nice pick ups everybody!

Neal - cool Mays. I have not see that one before.

Jason - that Mick is a beaut. Well done and congrats.

[jchcollins]

I'll take one less than stellar corner for 50/50 centering most any day.
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Totally agree with you. I'll take great centering over dinged corners any day. Although at a 7, there isn't much ding - and when I am picking centering over corners it's usually on PSA 4-6's and not such high ticket items.

Congrats!

[jchcollins]

Another ‘67 in a 6 incoming. I may have started something here...Let’s play two!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180322/7787376553cd2f77546bcf9415d9e97a.jpg


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[jchcollins]

Mailday part II is this lesser-grade ‘61. Hard to go wrong for 15 bucks, though...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180322/855b4c5884c7a564d676181ae6e6067f.jpg


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[Stonepony]

And a couple more...

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Love the clutch HR card...even though that's not the true moment dipicted on the card
https://youtu.be/R6Na4FfusJM

[yankeesjetsfan]

Sweet Clemente. Great price also.

Mike

[Peter_Spaeth]

A couple of Clementes. IMO the Topps Giants is stunning, hard (for me) to imagine a better card for $50.

[ZiggerZagger]

A couple of Clementes. IMO the Topps Giants is stunning, hard (for me) to imagine a better card for $50.

You're on a roll, Peter.
Putting together a very nice Post-War body of work this month!

[Peter_Spaeth]

You're on a roll, Peter.
Putting together a very nice Post-War body of work this month!

In addition to pre-war, post-war is a big focus for me. :D

[JollyElm]

A couple of All Stars...

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[donniebaseball]

Incredible '52B Mantle. Thanks for the eye candy during my morning coffee.

[Jdoggs]

Nice 52 bowman mantle psa 7.

[cesarcap]

Well, it's the last Topps 67 I needed to complete the set. That makes it a nice pick up. Hmmm, might have to upgrade Rico's neighbors...

[JollyElm]

Two more All Stars...

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[Gobucsmagic74]

Completed my Topps run with this pick-up and saved 15%. Love the centering and color on this one!

[Baseballcrazy62]

Pretty excited to add the Kaline Pins.

[jfkheat]

Two more All Stars...

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Nice All Stars. Are you doing just the All Star cards? I did all the 60s All Star subsets. I'm thinking about adding the 58 and 59 ones.

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[JollyElm]

Nice All Stars. Are you doing just the All Star cards? I did all the 60s All Star subsets. I'm thinking about adding the 58 and 59 ones.
James

In general, I'm accumulating graded high numbers to trade, but have been on a bit of a 1961 All Star tear lately. So many HOF'ers, so little time.

[jfkheat]

In general, I'm accumulating graded high numbers to trade, but have been on a bit of a 1961 All Star tear lately. So many HOF'ers, so little time.

The 1961 All Star cards are my favorite. 1960 is a close second. I have a 1962 Drysdale AS PSA 9 on the way. I have all 102 of the 1960s AS cards but I'm always looking for upgrades.
James

[Peter_Spaeth]

A couple more 66s. And the best $30 card money can buy.

[aconte]

Nice Peter!

[Stonepony]

Yeah Topps Giants are beautiful cards and so cheap for a classic 60s issue

[jchcollins]

... reminds me of my Kuzava, which, to this day is a grade I can't figure out.:confused:

Is that some very light spider-creasing through the top of Kuzava's hat? If not, could it be something in the scan?

Wrinkles that can be very difficult to see are usually one of the first suspects on otherwise very nice cards that come back a 5 and surprise you. Mostly they are on the back, but I've seen some 5's that have multiple light wrinkles on the front.

If it's none of the above, then who knows. I've seen a lot of 6's lately that could be 7's. I've argued for a while now that PSA should have some type of service - maybe even make it premium - where the grade your card got is explained in a paragraph or something like that, if they aren't going to do sub-grades like Beckett does for the newer cards. I guess they would see that as skewing their business model, and it would only add to their already ridiculous turnaround times, however. I don't know. I think that back in the early days of TPG's, PSA was probably on par with SGC in terms of strictness. Here lately they seem to be harsher graders - particularly with vintage - to prove some kind of point. Everything seems to be more of a game anymore than taken at face value...

[JollyElm]

Got this one for a fairly decent price...

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[jfkheat]

Got these two today. The Drysdale is an upgrade for my 62 AS subset. The Stuart gets me down to needing three cards to finish my 64 Stand-up set.
James

[irv]

Is that some very light spider-creasing through the top of Kuzava's hat? If not, could it be something in the scan?

Wrinkles that can be very difficult to see are usually one of the first suspects on otherwise very nice cards that come back a 5 and surprise you. Mostly they are on the back, but I've seen some 5's that have multiple light wrinkles on the front.

If it's none of the above, then who knows. I've seen a lot of 6's lately that could be 7's. I've argued for a while now that PSA should have some type of service - maybe even make it premium - where the grade your card got is explained in a paragraph or something like that, if they aren't going to do sub-grades like Beckett does for the newer cards. I guess they would see that as skewing their business model, and it would only add to their already ridiculous turnaround times, however. I don't know. I think that back in the early days of TPG's, PSA was probably on par with SGC in terms of strictness. Here lately they seem to be harsher graders - particularly with vintage - to prove some kind of point. Everything seems to be more of a game anymore than taken at face value...

John, I really don't think there is any spider wrinkling/creasing in the hat, but I need to purchase a loupe as my eyes aren't what they once were.
I believe when I talked about this card before, there might have been a little bit of that wrinkling on the back? IIRC, it was hardly noticeable but likely the reason for the grade. The TPG, imo, despite the tiny bit of wrinkling, graded it tough. If I could find all 3's in this condition, I'd purchase them all.

Rekindling the 52 Topps theme that was prevalent earlier in this post. These arrived a few days ago, plus another multiplayer card as well.

[Baseballcrazy62]

Love these Wheaties tins.

[the 'stache]

Some real beautiful cards so far this month, guys. I'm chomping at the bit to get back to collecting. Soon. :)

Peter, that '64 Giant Bob Gibson is gorgeous. Looking on Ebay at some of the big name guys, I'm shocked that they're not more in demand, from a price point perspective. I know they're an oddity, as far as Topps issues go, but the investor in me says that at some point, these are going to go up in value.

There are a couple gorgeous Mickey Mantles with certified autos. I'd love to own one of those. The Hank Aaron is one of my favorite Hammerin' Hank issues. The Clemente, too.

I wonder why there's no Eddie Mathews, though?

[jfkheat]

The 63 Fleer Yastrzemski is from the LOTG auction. It is an upgrade for the PSA 8 in my set. Picked up the 1959 Aaron/Mathews Fence Busters a couple weeks ago so I thought I would add the 1958 one.

James

[JollyElm]

Knocked this card off of my need list, thanks in part to the recent ebay coupon code thread...

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[Peter_Spaeth]

More postwar.