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JollyElm
06-01-2018, 02:32 PM
Thought I'd kick off the month with a bang...
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Puckettfan
06-01-2018, 10:13 PM
Awesome card. Far away eyes.
scmavl
06-02-2018, 06:34 AM
Very happy with this raw pickup.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1748/28640108558_82c3bd6abd_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KCQ3t9)
Marchillo
06-02-2018, 10:22 AM
This just got here. Finished off my Brooks run. Really nice auto and inscription. Just need to get it an a SGC case and display the whole topps base run.
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Mark70Z
06-02-2018, 05:13 PM
This just got here. Finished off my Brooks run. Really nice auto and inscription. Just need to get it an a SGC case and display the whole topps base run.
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Once you get your ‘57 Brooksie in a SGC case I’d love to see a picture of your autographed run all together! :D
Marchillo
06-02-2018, 06:46 PM
Once you get your ‘57 Brooksie in a SGC case I’d love to see a picture of your autographed run all together! :D
Abosolutely. I’m not up to your level of Brooks fandom (who is lol). But thinking of getting a photo signed and then surrounding it with the cards. Need to design something. I could just put them in a nice display case but feel I’m not doing it justice.
profholt82
06-04-2018, 02:34 PM
The month is young, but I've already added a few goodies to the collection.
https://i.imgur.com/4slE4wV.jpg?1
CobbSpikedMe
06-04-2018, 04:53 PM
Nice pickups Adam. Those are sharp. I like the Kalines a lot.
RayBShotz
06-04-2018, 04:56 PM
Darren - That WL Mantle is awesome! Congrats.
RayB
Big Six
06-06-2018, 02:18 PM
My latest ‘54 Topps...starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel...
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MartyFromCANADA
06-06-2018, 03:41 PM
Picked up a couple of the minor league toughies i was looking for. 50's era Vancouver Caps
Thanks, Kit & Charles
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Marchillo
06-06-2018, 04:43 PM
Finished my 63 set with 20% off.
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judgejules1
06-07-2018, 12:48 PM
Picked up the final lineup variation of the Mays 1967 Punch Outs to now have all four of them:
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ALR-bishop
06-07-2018, 01:08 PM
Brian-- very nice. I have not pursued the line up variants but I have a full set of the captains and have pursued the pose variations ( Mantle/ F Robinson/ M Alou / Clemente
I think Larry may have had all the line up variations but not sure if that is one of the sets he is selling with REA.
Did you pursue the 66 Mays Punch Out in REA ? I ended up with the Stargell.
jchcollins
06-07-2018, 01:43 PM
May I say that it's nice to see some less than perfectly-centered pickups. Unless a card is miscut, I have never really thought that some "average" centered cards look that bad at all. For some sets in the late 60's and early 70's, I think there were actually more OC cards produced that decently centered ones.
I collect these, just good to see I'm not alone. :D
CobbSpikedMe
06-07-2018, 04:45 PM
Hi Brian,
I love the 1967 Punch Outs, nice Mays examples and congrats on completing the variations.
profholt82
06-08-2018, 12:40 PM
I stumbled across this one recently on the ebays by happenstance. Being of Hungarian descent myself, I've always had a soft spot for Mr. Hrabosky. And when I saw that he actually signed this one as "The Mad Hungarian," I just had to have it.
https://i.imgur.com/RsbJqYm.jpg?1
Big Six
06-08-2018, 01:11 PM
More ‘54s...
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I just love this set...only 32 more to go!!!
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gregr2
06-09-2018, 09:51 AM
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JollyElm
06-09-2018, 03:04 PM
Picked up a couple of very cool cards...
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Big Six
06-09-2018, 04:51 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/5ebf2dde31dcfcf8a458cd0b68504d3d.png
Another step forward with my ‘54s...
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Peter_Spaeth
06-09-2018, 05:12 PM
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profholt82
06-09-2018, 05:14 PM
Loving the 54s, Matt. What a great set.
Added a couple of beauties to the collection today that I'm very excited about.
https://i.imgur.com/APm7Qcg.jpg?1
jfkheat
06-11-2018, 02:05 PM
I bought this Mantle during the eBay 20% off promotion. The seller had it priced a little high but the discount made it a pretty good deal. I bought one of these a couple months ago but this one is centered much better.
JollyElm
06-11-2018, 04:06 PM
A couple of tough cards to soon add to my never ending high numbers FT threads...
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Exhibitman
06-11-2018, 04:14 PM
I don't generally like 1955 Bowman but I thought this Feller was nice. The 1966 Yaz is an OPC.
https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/img250.jpg
I'm not sure if I posted these before:
https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/1961%20Topps%20McCovey%20signed.jpg
https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/1961%20Topps%20Banks%20signed.jpg
I am a sucker for vintage signed cards.
Peter_Spaeth
06-11-2018, 04:43 PM
A very good year.
JollyElm
06-13-2018, 02:39 PM
Grabbed up another card from this crazy set...
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1741/42782354821_da32efeba4_b.jpg
Mark70Z
06-13-2018, 05:31 PM
Grabbed up another card from this crazy set...
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1741/42782354821_da32efeba4_b.jpg
One of my favorite sets!
Peter_Spaeth
06-14-2018, 07:11 AM
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jchcollins
06-14-2018, 07:28 AM
I don't generally like 1955 Bowman but I thought this Feller was nice.
Nice. I've always had a soft spot for the '55 Bowman Feller because it was one of the vintage star cards I had as a kid in the 80's. The copy I have now is in a lot better shape than the one I had as a kid, and I probably spent a good deal less on it. Rapid Robert was in the twilight of his career, but did if I recall pitch a one-hitter in 1955.
Jcfowler6
06-14-2018, 09:49 AM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/d54700e5e09ee172e5dcc96911623add.heic
Picked a couple modest cards. Been a little while.
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Big Six
06-15-2018, 01:15 PM
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Down to 30 (though I have an SGC 40 Banks and a SGC 45 Kaline that is signed)...getting harder...
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MCoxon
06-15-2018, 03:35 PM
Was at Guaranteed Rate Field watching Indians-White Sox on Wednesday, saw Minnie's number retired in the rafters during the game, and for some reason thought of upgrading this card. Used eBay app, found this, and put in a bid. I probably bid too high, but I won it and I love the card as it's a really nice upgrade from my previous version
Marchillo
06-15-2018, 04:31 PM
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Took about a week to get these back. Al still has a nice signature.
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CobbSpikedMe
06-15-2018, 04:51 PM
Hey Mike,
I always loved that 52 Minoso and that's a sweet example. Nice pickup.
MCoxon
06-15-2018, 07:57 PM
Hey Mike,
I always loved that 52 Minoso and that's a sweet example. Nice pickup.
Thanks Andy. Me too, there's something about this card that I really like as well.
4reals
06-15-2018, 09:39 PM
I never purchased Mantle cards before but as fate would have it an acquaintance is slowly letting go of his collection. Picked these up tonight. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180616/4e4096bc10e0b8944d6ccc1d9284a98f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180616/b50379054b363fdf3db1edf9d2be2306.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180616/cb90f4aebe9e469e6cdf915f7558359e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180616/d8f16b7b361ce3be71c5beaf01b74fe4.jpg
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Peter_Spaeth
06-15-2018, 09:55 PM
The 57s with the deep green tints are the best.
KCRfan1
06-15-2018, 09:59 PM
Peter, I love the different colors in the Snider. They're nice and rich. Well bought.
MikeGarcia
06-16-2018, 11:20 AM
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/1957JENSEN_NEW.JPGThe 57s with the deep green tints are the best.
..love that set ; noticed a lot of them with color hues all over the spectrum...
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Peter_Spaeth
06-16-2018, 11:35 AM
Another deep green.
MikeGarcia
06-16-2018, 03:34 PM
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/1957MATHEWS_NEW.JPG
..good lookin' guy...died 'way too young..
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Stonepony
06-17-2018, 06:51 AM
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smellthegum
06-17-2018, 08:15 AM
That is a great looking Jackie Stonepony!
Bigdaddy
06-17-2018, 10:53 AM
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/1957JENSEN_NEW.JPG
..love that set ; noticed a lot of them with color hues all over the spectrum...
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I've just started on the '57 set, and addition to the hues (I've seen red-hued cards also), there are also registration issues with many of the cards.
mechanicalman
06-17-2018, 10:55 AM
Sweet card, Dave. Was watching that one. Glad it went to a board member.
profholt82
06-17-2018, 11:35 AM
Still working on my Dave Winfield collection. This one was perfect until I accidentally dinged the corner when loading it, what a knucklehead I am. And I just love the 56 Topps set so much. I keep plugging away at it, adding stars whenever I find one for a good price. Really like this Enos card.
https://i.imgur.com/CIqVGyz.jpg?1
JollyElm
06-17-2018, 05:00 PM
The Koufax has a corner ding/crease and the Mantle is way o/c, but I got them at an absolute steal, so it doesn't bother me...
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profholt82
06-19-2018, 03:19 PM
Came across an Ashburn starting lineup figure in a charity shop yesterday for $3. The 54 Topps card was a bit more than that, but I still got it for a pretty good deal. Crazy about old Whitey.
https://i.imgur.com/K4xa53r.jpg?1
gregr2
06-20-2018, 04:10 PM
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RayBShotz
06-20-2018, 07:22 PM
Nice Reese's pieces.
RayB
jchcollins
06-21-2018, 08:51 AM
In today’s mail from eBayland...a card I have wanted for a very long time, since I was a kid and first got into the old Dodgers. Back then I considered this unattainable, probably because of the whole “last card in the set” hype. The truth of course is that unless you are looking for a high end copy, this card is still pretty reasonable. This will go nice alongside the ‘55 Jackie I picked up last year.
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whiteymet
06-21-2018, 11:54 AM
FYI, there is also a brown hair version of the Ashburn SL
whiteymet
06-21-2018, 11:55 AM
Came across an Ashburn starting lineup figure in a charity shop yesterday for $3. The 54 Topps card was a bit more than that, but I still got it for a pretty good deal. Crazy about old Whitey.
https://i.imgur.com/K4xa53r.jpg?1
FYI, there is also a brown hair version of the Ashburn SL
brob28
06-21-2018, 05:50 PM
Looks like everyone's having a good month for June. Picked up the Berra, now 5 left for my '62 master set and the Munson is an upgrade for my '71 set.
profholt82
06-21-2018, 07:07 PM
FYI, there is also a brown hair version of the Ashburn SL
Brown hair?! Someone screwed the pooch on that one. Oh, well, at least they figured it out and got it right eventually.
Big Six
06-25-2018, 10:53 AM
Another ‘52 TOPPS for the low number set I’m not working on...
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fuzzybub
06-25-2018, 12:17 PM
Picked this up in last week's Sirius Auction and arrived today. Had to negotiate with the home accounting office:) to cover the difference until I sell some things to pay it back. Just need to upgrade my 1956 PSA 6 to PSA 7 and I will have all Clemente's primary Topps issued cards @ PSA 7 or better. The 1955 PSA 6 OC I had is up for sale to help cover the gap and the 1956 PSA 6 is, as well as, a German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel signed photo on Net54.
My first pick ups in a while, and I wasn't charged any duty either! :)
Also, just won this Joe Astroth moments ago. Paid a little more than I had hoped, but at least the seller is in Canada so no fear of duty/import fees.
Big Six
06-28-2018, 09:20 AM
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I keep telling myself I’m not working on a ‘52 low number set...guess I don’t believe myself...
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I keep telling myself I’m not working on a ‘52 low number set...guess I don’t believe myself...
I feel your pain. :D
savedfrommyspokes
06-28-2018, 10:17 AM
My first pick ups in a while, and I wasn't charged any duty either! :)
Also, just won this Joe Astroth moments ago. Paid a little more than I had hoped, but at least the seller is in Canada so no fear of duty/import fees.
Nice looking p/u's Irv, centering appears strong on these cards. Nice way to close out the month.
Nice looking p/u's Irv, centering appears strong on these cards. Nice way to close out the month.
Thanks, SFMS. :)
Not always an easy thing with this set, but I am trying.
jchcollins
06-29-2018, 09:07 AM
A sign I may finally be getting serious about the ‘67 set? My first high number:
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Mark70Z
06-29-2018, 01:33 PM
A sign I may finally be getting serious about the ‘67 set? My first high number:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180629/c44ad4c37e7b33b0c0f6255406e9b289.jpg
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Nice Brooksie! One of my favorites...
Marchillo
06-29-2018, 02:46 PM
That Brooksie is a tough one - Nice version of that card. It's the second most expensive Topps regular issue card after his 57 (for me when doing the autograph run)- at least its a nice looking card so even though you have to pay a premium for the high number its sharp looking.
jchcollins
06-29-2018, 04:28 PM
...at least its a nice looking card so even though you have to pay a premium for the high number its sharp looking.
Thanks. I think I got a bit of a deal buying this in an SGC slab. The centering (this at least passes as decent for the issue) doesn’t bother me, and I think ‘67 high numbers in PSA still carry a premium.
Either way very happy with the card. [emoji4]
Marchillo
06-30-2018, 05:58 AM
This was my haul last night to finish off June. The Uecker RC and some Kaline cards I’m gonna TTM as I try to work on his career Topps run autographed like the Brooksie run I did.
Thanks eBay for the 15%
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Volod
06-30-2018, 08:16 AM
I stumbled across this one recently on the ebays by happenstance. Being of Hungarian descent myself, I've always had a soft spot for Mr. Hrabosky. And when I saw that he actually signed this one as "The Mad Hungarian," I just had to have it.
I always liked Al as a pitcher, but puzzled about his monikering himself as "Hungarian," since his surname seems to me to be closer to Ukrainian. But, eastern European borders being what they were for more than a century or two, I guess anyone in this country can identify with any country they wish to regardless of linguistic categorizations.;)
profholt82
07-01-2018, 01:49 AM
I always liked Al as a pitcher, but puzzled about his monikering himself as "Hungarian," since his surname seems to me to be closer to Ukrainian. But, eastern European borders being what they were for more than a century or two, I guess anyone in this country can identify with any country they wish to regardless of linguistic categorizations.;)
Perhaps he's Hungarian on his mother's side.
Hot Springs Bathers
07-01-2018, 07:42 AM
We had Al along with Ferguson Jenkins this past March for one of the events celebrating our Historic Baseball Trail in Hot Springs. Both were perfect gentlemen and great representatives of the game. Al signed every item with the "Mad Hungarian" tag.
Volod
07-03-2018, 08:06 AM
Perhaps he's Hungarian on his mother's side.
Yeah, quite possibly, but what seems more likely to me is a similar misapprehension in other immigrant families from eastern Europe. At the end of the 19th century, a lot of small countries were subsumed under the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and their citizens, regardless of actual ethnicity, were all lumped together as "Austro-Hungarians." As a kid, I had the false notion that my grandfather was "Hungarian," and it wasn't until well into adulthood that I learned from research he was a Ukrainian speaking Rusyn from another part of the "Empire." "Hrabosky" is from an eastern slavic root word, "hrab-," meaning "brave" or "related to brave," whereas the Hungarian language is Finno-Ugric and not slavic. I apologize for the pedantry and would not have hijacked the thread if June were not now over.:o