If you complete the trade with Tony I have this offer. I would trade the card pictured for the 4 common T205 cards I PMed you about earlier and the Pete Rose/Ron Santo single signed baseballs from the trade with Tony.

This is the 5th card Beckett ever graded and a great piece of Beckett history. It is from the companies internal test run of 10 cards before any cards were graded for the public. This is super cool/special because it is a card of Jim Beckett III the founder of Beckett. From my understanding 3 of the 10 original cards graded are the Jim Beckett III Topps Stadium of Stars cards.

As far as value, I value it the same as 4 common T205's and 2 single signed baseballs.:)

CU Thread
 

Here is the thread from the CU board that has been mentioned:

https://forums.collectors.com/discus...-1933-goude/p1

He took an entirely different approach, rather than just trading up.

^Also, I am glad to see that BGS graded one of the subgrades accurately(Corners-4).

I read through the first couple pages. That route seems like the way to go. Sell the Johnson and use the funds to buy and flip cards until you earn enough profit for a Mantle. Assuming you're able to trade the Johnson for a more obscure or less in demand $1000 card, the chances of repeating that process and working your way up to 5 or 6k seem low at best. Good luck either way.

I disagree. It isn't hurting anyone, I don't think? Why not have some fun? If anyone doesn't like the thread they don't have to click it.

I have 4 possible trades in the works! Let's see what happens!!

Agree.
These types of threads help educate me about negotiating/trading, and the psychology behind it.
It also helps me learn which members to steer clear of in the future.

I think this is a fun, harmless (so far) thread. I like the potential here and I don't understand why anyone needs to post anything negative.

Good luck with your journey!

Good Luck Stephen.
Like i tell the kids on my 12u team. You can't hit the ball if you don't SWING the bat! :)

This is an error card, to boot. :p

Van West, OH, doesn't exist. Van Wert, OH, does. How does Beckett, screw up Beckett's card? :rolleyes:

I used to play MVP baseball back in 2000.. The best quote from the game was the announcer (believe it is the Giants annoucers in the game going... "you can't hit the ball if you don't swing the bat meat"

I think this is a fun, harmless (so far) thread. I like the potential here and I don't understand why anyone needs to post anything negative.

Good luck with your journey!


Exactly! Some of you should be ashamed to call yourself "men". Stop crying and whining. It's a fun thread. If you don't like the idea, MYOB or don't open the thread. The Wimpification of America at its finest....

It is a Topps issued card so Topps screwed up. Cool find, I would have never noticed that.

DAMN KYLE! Now he's gonna want more!

True, but Beckett still graded it. Should designate it like the Billy Ripken FF card. :)

I had to go look and found a few other Jim Beckett Topps Stadium of Stars cards and they all had it wrong so it is most likely a uncorrected error. I also have serial #007 and it is also Van West.

After looking I do think I had mine highly undervalued and am glad Stephen declined my offer.:)

Beckett
 

Beckett has encased some interesting, to say the least, cards...Superfan... I should add, I kind of like the one of him above.....

Can't make up my mind who has the better clown costume - Dr. B in that shirt or Superfan:)

Early 90's had some rough fashion selections as I remember.

Be thankful if you didn't grow up in the 70's.

Who the heck is super fan haha

^^^ Was just about to say that before I saw you beat me to it. Still waiting for the polyester two-piece to make a comeback. What's your zodiac sign?

We just make a deal by PMs to do the 1st deal on this quest:

I'll make the following offer:
T206 Bender, no trees, psa 4 HOF
T206 McGraw, at hip, psa 3 HOF
T206 McGraw, port w/cap psa 2 HOF
T206 McGraw, finger air, psa2 HOF
T206 Kelly, psa3 HOF
T206 Chase, pink, psa3
T206 Pelty, vert, psa 4.5
T206 McEvlveen, bvg 4
kicker - a very nice raw NM range 62 topps Mays AS card

For your:
SGC 3 - T205 WaJo


((((((UPDATE))))))) card received in in very timely manner, package very well. Everything as should be. Thank you

Scans on my Net54 album
http://www.net54baseball.com/album.php?albumid=722

Thank You - I'm happy and GoodLuck with the quest!!!

Great meeting you and I look forward to many many more deals with you!


Obviously these cards are now available for trade or sale so please Inquire.

Lets GO! one step closer.

Sending PM

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Damn I wish I had an SGC 40 Wajo!

Stephen - Were you planning on pulling the Johnson from eBay at some point? Just wondering.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Walter-Johns...IAAOSwopRYi6MW

That would probably be a good idea lol done

Looking at your first trade you might end up with a whole lot of lower end cards but you will have fun doing it!!

After finally getting well-needed rest, I reread this threat and realized that I sounded like the 'Grinch that Stole Xmas.' I think the idea of a Trade Up adventure is terrific, particular for a vison quest card like a T'52 Mantle. But I guess I was thinking that the main board should be reserved for more weighty hobby issues. God knows in a new post-Mastro era we have enough.
Leon, would it be possible to establish a trade link for T/U next to B/S/T?
John

i wish you the best in your endeavor...I kinda remember some newbie...eager beaver trying to do the same for a wagner...that obviously did not happen!!!!

best of luck to you though!

Thanks a lot!

Ok here is what I have to work with....


T206 Bender, no trees, psa 4 HOF
T206 McGraw, at hip, psa 3 HOF SOLD
T206 McGraw, port w/cap psa 2 HOF SOLD
T206 McGraw, finger air, psa2 HOF
T206 Kelly, psa3 HOF
T206 Chase, pink, psa3 SOLD
T206 Pelty, vert, psa 4.5
T206 McEvlveen, bvg 4
kicker - a very nice raw NM range 62 topps Mays AS card


I will take scans as soon as they come in tomorrow.

Who wants to make a trade for the remaining cards? They are for sale too just come with a strong offer. Once these are gone I will turn them into 1 card and we will start over again! Let's go!

Good luck Stephen, looks like you are on your way. I'm rooting for you and this should be fun to watch.

UPDATE!!!!!


T206 Bender, no trees, psa 4 HOF SOLD/TRADE
T206 McGraw, at hip, psa 3 HOF SOLD
T206 McGraw, port w/cap psa 2 HOF SOLD
T206 Chase, pink, psa3 SOLD
T206 McGraw, finger air, psa2 HOF
T206 Kelly, psa3 HOF
T206 Pelty, vert, psa 4.5
T206 McEvlveen, bvg 4
kicker - a very nice raw NM range 62 topps Mays AS card

New Additions via trade

T-206 Rube Marquard hands at thighs FAIR
Original Honus Wagner Photo 5X7 with trophies and bats (scans coming later)


Let's go!!! Offer up boys before this batch is gone!

The original Honus Wagner photo sounds really neat!

I'll upload soon!

UPDATE!!!!!


T206 Bender, no trees, psa 4 HOF SOLD/TRADE
T206 McGraw, at hip, psa 3 HOF SOLD
T206 McGraw, port w/cap psa 2 HOF SOLD
T206 Chase, pink, psa3 SOLD
T206 McGraw, finger air, past HOF TRADE
T206 Kelly, psa3 HOF
T206 Pelty, vert, psa 4.5
T206 McEvlveen, bvg 4
kicker - a very nice raw NM range 62 topps Mays AS card

New Additions for trade or sale

T-206 Rube Marquard hands at thighs FAIR

Original Honus Wagner Photo 5X7 with trophies and bats




https://sportscardalbum.com/c/a02o5983.JPG

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/4u1m1ef7.JPG

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/7lmwaj38.JPG


Let's go!!! Offer up boys before this batch is gone!

UPDATE!!!

These are the beauties that are left.

Make offers on what's left!!


T206 Kelly, psa3 HOF
T206 Pelty, vert, psa 4.5
T206 McEvlveen, bvg 4
T-206 Rube Marquard hands at thighs RAW FAIR
kicker - a very nice raw NM range 62 topps Mays AS card
Original Honus Wagner Photo 5X7 with trophies and bats


https://sportscardalbum.com/c/1rc31342.JPG

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/a2po31pn.JPG

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/p991onn1.JPG

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/uo9on62e.JPG

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/798p1t3x.JPG

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/01bfl554.JPG

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/6wdr7e5h.JPG

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/z9v7syuv.JPG

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/a02o5983.JPG

Everything perfect with 1st trade completed on the way to your 52T Mantle goal.
Thank you and good luck!

Trade fell through. This now available for sale or trade!



https://sportscardalbum.com/c/i4924o1q.JPG

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/h34lwff5.JPG

Trade successfully completed and cards received promptly. FUN!

Got my cards today, packaged nicely and received very quickly. Thanks for the great transaction, Stephen and good luck on the journey.

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thanks!

i appreciate it! Thanks

Congrats on the trade. You offered me the SGC 40 T205 Johnson ($500 card) for my SGC 70 T206 Dahlen Brooklyn ($1000-1200 card). I don't know why I did not pull the trigger.....My loss:rolleyes:

I'd like to disagree on your $500 appraisal of my Johnson. It's a $700 card and someone else thinks so too obviously. :p and that Dahlen isn't a very easy sell.

He is trying to trade up.:eek::D

Keeeeep breaking balls boys

You can't go from a $500 or $700 card to a 52 mantle without making a few favorable trades along the way.

You're right Jesse, I don't know what I've been thinking....Stephen, please get back to me...

Just don't come creeping in my PM box when I have something you need if you're gonna talk smack. Unless you wanna throw me that dahlen lol