Your Favorite Pick Up of 2016

[asoriano]

Stealing this idea from the memorabilia side. What's your favorite card-related pickup of 2016? Just got this in the mail today, and I couldn't be happier:

[Jason Carota]

[Jason]

My favorite pickup of the year was the T210 OB set in the REA Spring auction. As for a single card I would say this upgrade.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Jason

My favorite pickup of the year was the T210 OB set in the REA Spring auction. As for a single card I would say this upgrade.

Nice card Jason, hope to pick up a much more beat up one someday.

[ruth-gehrig]

I'm not necessarily a card collector but rather fond of this pick up from late 2016.

[scooter729]

I had my mind set for a while to get one of these, so was happy to get it this year - my favorite pickup of 2016!

[Vintagecatcher]

This is probably my favorite pickup.

Red Kuhn T207 with a Cycle back.

Patrick

[Joe_G.]

OK, I'm going to cheat and post my favorite pickups (plural).

The following N173 allowed me to complete the "Big 4" that I previously posted about here.

Detroit N173s all date to 1888 and required either 35 or 25 certificates/coupons to obtain (pending when they were ordered) which brings me to another favorite pick-up. The following coupons all date to 1888 with the bottom three being unknown to me before this year and now reside in my collection. These are tough, some of them may be unique.

Lastly, further progress was made on the N333 Newsboy front including an N333 of Burden together with his studio proof and another Detroit!

Anymore, my collecting focus can lead to several month cold spells where nothing turns up but 2016 was a great year. Thank you to Henry Moses, REA, LOTG, & eBay!

[wnp22]

This guy for sure. Memphis and T206 - two of my loves!

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by asoriano

Stealing this idea from the memorabilia side. What's your favorite card-related pickup of 2016? Just got this in the mail today, and I couldn't be happier:

Hi Turner

As you very well know, that "Hob" card is extremely tough to find; and, you sure found a beauty.....Congrats !


Here's my catch of this year......


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[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by asoriano

Stealing this idea from the memorabilia side. What's your favorite card-related pickup of 2016? Just got this in the mail today, and I couldn't be happier:

ummmmm....WOW

[Joshwesley]

My best 2016 pick-up!


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[Rascal1010]

My three favorite pick-ups in 2016 for each of my collections. The Schulte SC Factory 25 may be my favorite since it took so long to find, but the Williams Venezuelan Topps and the Salutation Exhibit Hartnett are very close seconds in both rarity and the years spent trying to find examples that nice!
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[mybuddyinc]

What a FUN 2016 ---- Can't say a particular card, but how about a set !!

In January I sold my 520 T206 set (privately). It was a very nice, consistent set that was all Piedmont or Sweet Caporal (of course, other than Demmitt and O'Hara). I went for condition over back variety. It was fun, but it was done.

After selling, I thought I might take some time off. That lasted maybe two weeks !!! Decided to jump back in, but this time go for more back variety. Backs other than commons, and some mid-tier. After 10 months of buying lots, sorting, keeping, selling, trading, etc, now back up to 519 (missing O'Hara ….. one day).

It's been a great experience with back collecting. I have learned a ton about the set, and have a “no end in sight” out look for the future. At first I thought a third would be cool. The realized that half wasn't so unreasonable. Now sit at 75% overall, 60% HOF.

American Beauty 350 w/frame – 32
American Beauty 350 no frame – 1
American Beauty 460 – 3
Cycle 350 – 19
Cycle 460 – 1
EPDG – 29
Hindu – 3
Old Mill Baseball Subjects – 29
Old Mill Southern League – 44
Polar Bear – 62
Piedmont 460 / 42 – 3
Sweet Caporal 150 / 649OP – 33 (Gilbert please !!!!!!)
Sweet Caporal 460 / 25 – 5
Sweet Caporal 460 / 42 – 4
Sweet Caporal 460 / 42OP – 3
Sovereign 150 – 20
Sovereign 350 Apple – 12
Sovereign 350 Forrest – 50
Sovereign 460 – 14
Tolstoi – 24

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Fun, Fun, Scott

[iowadoc77]

Originally Posted by mybuddyinc

What a FUN 2016 ---- Can't say a particular card, but how about a set !!

In January I sold my 520 T206 set (privately). It was a very nice, consistent set that was all Piedmont or Sweet Caporal (of course, other than Demmitt and O'Hara). I went for condition over back variety. It was fun, but it was done.

After selling, I thought I might take some time off. That lasted maybe two weeks !!! Decided to jump back in, but this time go for more back variety. Backs other than commons, and some mid-tier. After 10 months of buying lots, sorting, keeping, selling, trading, etc, now back up to 519 (missing O'Hara ….. one day).

It's been a great experience with back collecting. I have learned a ton about the set, and have a “no end in sight” out look for the future. At first I thought a third would be cool. The realized that half wasn't so unreasonable. Now sit at 75% overall, 60% HOF.

American Beauty 350 w/frame – 32
American Beauty 350 no frame – 1
American Beauty 460 – 3
Cycle 350 – 19
Cycle 460 – 1
EPDG – 29
Hindu – 3
Old Mill Baseball Subjects – 29
Old Mill Southern League – 44
Polar Bear – 62
Piedmont 460 / 42 – 3
Sweet Caporal 150 / 649OP – 33 (Gilbert please !!!!!!)
Sweet Caporal 460 / 25 – 5
Sweet Caporal 460 / 42 – 4
Sweet Caporal 460 / 42OP – 3
Sovereign 150 – 20
Sovereign 350 Apple – 12
Sovereign 350 Forrest – 50
Sovereign 460 – 14
Tolstoi – 24

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Fun, Fun, Scott

You can't quit Scott! You know it. Nice variety to your set so far!

[Jobu]

Posting 6 cards might be cheating, but these guys really stand out from my 2016: Cobb*2, Jennings*2, Kelly, and Chance.

[TheBig6]

[cracker_jack]

I'd like to trade my year with some others but I'm happy to have these. I guess I had a mostly Excellent year.

[GregMitch34]

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachm...1&d=1482022200

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[MikeGarcia]

From North of the border in 1933...This is a V-94 O-Pee_Chee AKA "Canadian Butterfinger" Premium of Burgess Whitehead.....I would upgrade for the centering but I've never seen another one in twelve years....so this is my catch for 2016....on the bright side , it was an easy master set...


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[Leon]

Not many pickups in 2016 but this one is in the new collection....
Looking for a great T205 Cobby this year...

[ajquigs]

I was able to complete my collection of Diamond Stars Hall of Famers (32 cards).
All are low-grade or mid-grade. Stlll, I'm very happy with how they display as a group.
I want to thank the people on this board who provided guidance and support on this project.
Enjoy the holidays.

[Enfuego]

Everyone displayed beautiful pieces of cardboard art here....


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[Kenny Cole]

One of these two I suppose.

[orly57]

Brent, I LOVE that Frank Robinson. So well centered. Great autograph too. Frankly, I would even buy that card without the autograph. With the auto it goes from great to spectacular.

AJ, your CJ JJ is enviable. Just a gorgeous card.

Kenny, love that Wajo! Great card.

[orly57]

For me, it is a tie (no pun intended)

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Originally Posted by orly57

Brent, I LOVE that Frank Robinson. So well centered. Great autograph too. Frankly, I would even buy that card without the autograph. With the auto it goes from great to spectacular.

Thank you! Very excited to have it now, truly a beauty! Went way less than I was expecting.

[Prince Hal]

Very pleased with this pick up!

[owen21]

Sorry...error

[robw1959]

Here's mine. A very sweet pickup!

[invest]

I was very happy to pick this one up in 2016.
Troy

[mart8081]

From the most recent LOTG auction

Edit - just wanted to add that there are some stunning cards in this thread!

[shernan30]

Here are my top 2


This was a great addition to my Columbus OJ set!!


One of my favorites and also completed a 4 card run of Mr. Glasscock (N28, N162, N300, N172)

[Sean]

Martin, nice find, a split back Polar Bear.

Originally Posted by shernan30

Here are my top 2


This was a great addition to my Columbus OJ set!!


One of my favorites and also completed a 4 card run of Mr. Glasscock (N28, N162, N300, N172)

Congrats Steven...glad you found your N162 Glasscock! Edit to add: He should be a HOF'er in my opinion.

[kkkkandp]

Originally Posted by shernan30

Here are my top 2:

This was a great addition to my Columbus OJ set!!

One of my favorites and also completed a 4 card run of Mr. Glasscock (N28, N162, N300, N172)

Nicely done, Steven!

[4815162342]

My favorite pickup for 2016 came just 3 days ago. I sold/consigned almost all of my E105 collection to make sure he had a nice nursery to come home to.

[Lgarza99]

Congrats Daryl! Is this the start of a new collection

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

My favorite pickup for 2016 came just 3 days ago. I sold/consigned almost all of my E105 collection to make sure he had a nice nursery to come home to.

Way to Go, Daryl !!


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[edjs]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

My favorite pickup for 2016 came just 3 days ago. I sold/consigned almost all of my E105 collection to make sure he had a nice nursery to come home to.

Great for you Daryl! Better than any card ever made. And just in time to be a tax deduction for this year to boot!

[Leon]

It doesn't get any better than that. Congrats Daryl. And I empathize about selling cards for a kiddo....totally worth it though.

Originally Posted by 4815162342

My favorite pickup for 2016 came just 3 days ago. I sold/consigned almost all of my E105 collection to make sure he had a nice nursery to come home to.

[Bliggity]

Congrats Daryl!

I had a great collecting year - my second full year into prewar collecting. I learned a lot and picked up some cards that I'm really happy with. It was tough to pick one favorite, but I think it has to be this:

[itjclarke]

Great cards (and baby-- congrats!) all.

I was able cross several cards off my want list this year. It's close, but I think this one was my favorite.

[Luke]

Lots of amazing stuff in here! I couldn't pick just one, so I am cheating.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

Great cards (and baby-- congrats!) all.

I was able cross several cards off my want list this year. It's close, but I think this one was my favorite.

I think that's my favorite card I didn't pick up. Love that card, and haven't seen more than one in the five years I've collected.

[4815162342]

Thanks guys!

[cguidi]

Congrats Daryl!

Here is mine