March Pickups

[Robextend]

[KingFisk]

I've done pretty well this year with my HOF rookie collection but now I'm starting to get into the high price district as I circle the last 10 I need...so in the meantime, I've had fun reading through Hall of Stats and other sabermetric Bill James-type hall of fames, and players I liked growing up, and have picked up a few (affordable!) rookie cards to feed the addiction. Here are a few I picked up for fun and to add to the rookie pile. Oh, and Kingman is definitely NOT a Hall of Stats guy....I always just used to love his all-power, no average stat lines every year. ANd I realize Stieb is an '80....I'm sneaking him in to the pre-80 board, don't tell anyone.

[WillBBC]

Finally checked this off my list. First card I've purchased in a long while that gave me chills to hold/own. Ha.

[jb67]

WillBBC,
Congrats on the Aaron rookie. I remember when my first Aaron rookie arrived. A good feeling to check that off the list.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I like the rookie cards, Carl.

I started buying up that kind of stuff a couple of years ago since that is what I collected as a kid growing up in the '80's. Unfortunately, while it was a lot of fun while I was buying the rookies in the dime and quarter boxes at card shows, when it came time to sell some to recoup some of my money, I saw the darker side of "investing" in those rookie cards. I quickly found out that nobody really cares about the stars of yesterday unless they are in the HOF. Everything else is literally "a dollar a dozen", pretty much. I don't mean to put a damper on things for you, just don't want you to go down the same road as me and potentially "waste" a lot of money. It's easy to get addicted quite quickly collecting that kind of stuff because you can pick it up so cheap compared to "book price".

[KingFisk]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

I like the rookie cards, Carl.

I started buying up that kind of stuff a couple of years ago since that is what I collected as a kid growing up in the '80's. Unfortunately, while it was a lot of fun while I was buying the rookies in the dime and quarter boxes at card shows, when it came time to sell some to recoup some of my money, I saw the darker side of "investing" in those rookie cards. I quickly found out that nobody really cares about the stars of yesterday unless they are in the HOF. Everything else is literally "a dollar a dozen", pretty much. I don't mean to put a damper on things for you, just don't want you to go down the same road as me and potentially "waste" a lot of money. It's easy to get addicted quite quickly collecting that kind of stuff because you can pick it up so cheap compared to "book price".

Thanks Phil! I appreciate the insight. These particular cards are mostly for fun but it's kind of a shame that players who were merely very good aren't really sought after, but that does keep the prices low. I like having my HOF box and then my fun box of rookies I would have been blown away by when I was a kid.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Carl:

I should add that yours are in much nicer condition than mine were so the scenario may be different. I wish you the best of luck anyway and have fun!

Phil

[Leon]

R346 Blue Tint upgrade....from our BST...

[jthorst75]

[Robextend]

[KingFisk]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

Carl:

I should add that yours are in much nicer condition than mine were so the scenario may be different. I wish you the best of luck anyway and have fun!

Phil

Thanks again, Phil! It's a blast for sure. Just thinking about what 12 year old me would have thought about having a mint Dave Stieb rookie in 1987 makes it all worth it.

[Jcfowler6]

Latest pickup isn't a card but man I love it.


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[begsu1013]

nice sandlot shirt!!!

arrived yesterday. 52 mantle was from same vendor as the one posted earlier. pete syck. couldn't have been a smoother transaction price or delivery wise. even though a 7, it trumps the past two 8's i was contemplating.


"didn't even have to use my a.k., i gotta say it was a good day"

[toppcat]

Interesting Leon, never knew they came accordion style.

[Harliduck]

Begsu1013...I was pumped to get this in mail last week until I just saw yours!!





Can't get the 52 Topps yet, had to settle for the other 52 for now...

[Hammerin'Hank]

An upgrade for my '64 set.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by toppcat

Interesting Leon, never knew they came accordion style.

Me neither....

[begsu1013]

russ,

nice 64 topps ford card. ironically enough, there's only 2 baseball "team " sets I collect. the 73 reds and the 64 yankees and I absolutely love that card!

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

russ,

nice 64 topps ford card. ironically enough, there's only 2 baseball "team " sets I collect. the 73 reds and the 64 yankees and I absolutely love that card!

I love how it shows Whitey as a coach. Other than 1955 Billy Herman, no other coach cards spring to mind.

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

I love how it shows Whitey as a coach. Other than 1955 Billy Herman, no other coach cards spring to mind.

Jason-

1965 Spahn and Berra! 1986 Donruss Pete Rose Mgr/1B

[DanP]

New cards delivered this week

[bcbgcbrcb]

That Perez RC is a beauty, Dan.

[39special]

Originally Posted by DanP

New cards delivered this week

Beautiful cards Dan!

[jb67]

Dan, nice additions to the collection. Congrats.

[begsu1013]

very suttle sutter! ; )

[the 'stache]

Congratulations, Drew, on finishing your set. And doing so with a '52 Bowman Mantle is going out in real style!

Some real beauties here, guys. I'm enjoying looking at these. Lots of Aarons and Mantles.

Nothing big for me, as I am still in saving mode (well, I dropped about $400 on Blu Ray movies, because I wanted to boost my collection. So I'm not saving everything. I should be buying cards again soon).

I did pick up my first 1952 Topps though, a Vern Stephens. And it's a real beauty to me. I think it's my favorite card right now, one because it's a 1952 Topps, and the history of the set is not lost on me. Two, I've been reading quite a lot about Mr. Stephens as of late, so adding this card was a no brainer.

The centering is absolutely magnificent.



The next card I buy will be from a gentleman I plan on writing about here very soon. Somebody I feel is vastly underappreciated by baseball historians. Within the next week or so, I'll be putting up a discussion about him. But for now, I am going to just enjoy looking at my first '52. I'm transported back to that picture of Woolworth's & Co, with the table setup with the boxes of 1952 Topps.

Clicky goodness

I can't help but wonder if Vern didn't come from one of those boxes.

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Congratulations, Drew, on finishing your set. And doing so with a '52 Bowman Mantle is going out in real style!

Some real beauties here, guys. I'm enjoying looking at these. Lots of Aarons and Mantles.

Nothing big for me, as I am still in saving mode (well, I dropped about $400 on Blu Ray movies, because I wanted to boost my collection. So I'm not saving everything. I should be buying cards again soon).

I did pick up my first 1952 Topps though, a Vern Stephens. And it's a real beauty to me. I think it's my favorite card right now, one because it's a 1952 Topps, and the history of the set is not lost on me. Two, I've been reading quite a lot about Mr. Stephens as of late, so adding this card was a no brainer.

The centering is absolutely magnificent.



The next card I buy will be from a gentleman I plan on writing about here very soon. Somebody I feel is vastly underappreciated by baseball historians. Within the next week or so, I'll be putting up a discussion about him. But for now, I am going to just enjoy looking at my first '52. I'm transported back to that picture of Woolworth's & Co, with the table setup with the boxes of 1952 Topps.

Clicky goodness

I can't help but wonder if Vern didn't come from one of those boxes.

To really appreciate Stephens, take a look at the Top 5 Single Seasons for HRs by a shortstop, pre-Ernie Banks. Pretty cool!

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

I love how it shows Whitey as a coach. Other than 1955 Billy Herman, no other coach cards spring to mind.

Off the top of my head, 1954 Topps Herman and Manush.

[MattyC]

What a pretty 52 card. The Boggs RC always makes me smile-- love the colors on it and I have a vivid memory of a kid named Andrew in my 1st grade class bringing one in and showing it to me.

Stumbled across this insanely centered Ted Williams last night on eBay. Was priced above all 3s but under the 4s so could not resists, as I have wanted this pair of cards in my collection for a long time.

1941 was one of the coolest seasons in baseball history. "56" and ".406."

That they both achieved those miraculous feats in the same year, and have two beautiful cards in the same set from that very year, representing the two classic divisional rivals, is just so cool. In having our collections tell the story of the game, I think the 41 Play Ball Joe D and Ted cards are up there with having a Shoeless and Cobb, or a Gehrig and Ruth pairing; some players just have entwined legacies.

[the 'stache]

Matt, as strange as it may be, considering how many baseball cards I look at in a given week, I've never seen the Joe D and Teddy Ballgame '41 Play Ball cards together. They're beautiful.

I will own both. Absolutely.

And I'll put them next to these:



All sorts of Man Cave thoughts are rushing through my head, guys. Baseball on one side, movie memorabilia on the other side, and a home theater system to end them all with black leather studio seating in the middle.

[jason.1969]

Following the Williams/DiMaggio theme, I was at a card show when I was about 15 years old. The dealer had two very old Life magazines for sale, each for the then-unaffordable price of $50 each.

I knew I couldn't get them, but I told myself if I ever made it big, I would track these down and put them in my office. It only took me 30 years!

[dembums]

In having our collections tell the story of the game

This is exactly how I feel about my collection, and perhaps is the deeper reason for why I'm collecting it or started in the first place.

Love the insight and passion.

Ben

[DanP]

A couple more RC's today

[MattyC]

The background on the Eck RC shot is another noteworthy detail. Really pleasing to the eye. Reminds me of the background of the 1975 Ryan HL #5, one of my favorite cards ever.

That Fisk is steal of a mint card for an 8.5 price!

I adore both the Joe D and Ted figures and those Life Magazines. What great pairings. The 41 PB's would look awesome next to those!

Stache, glad you dig them as a duo. The Joe D 41PB has always gotten a ton of hobby love but when you add the Ted beside it, it's a case of 1+1 equalling way more than two! In showing them to my son they segue perfectly into a discussion of that amazing historic season for baseball.

Plus the write ups on the card backs are like a time portal to much simpler era. I will try to scan the backs later.

[Robextend]

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by dembums

This is exactly how I feel about my collection, and perhaps is the deeper reason for why I'm collecting it or started in the first place.

Love the insight and passion.

Ben

Ben, you nailed it! Some people I know think I collect to hoard what they feel is useless stuff. They always have that "why would you pay money for that piece of cardboard or whatever? " What they don't understand is, as you said, the insight and the passion. When any of you guys or me collects, we are celebrating the game and preserving our country's past. Since the Civil War, baseball 's history walks stride for stride with America. My appreciation for the game and its greats grows every year. I love the nostalgia, the logos, the colors.....all of it.

[MattyC]

Amen.

[begsu1013]

nice niekro and mantle guys!

[bobc88]

Two nice '51 Bowman Dodgers in today.

51 B B Cox 032615.jpg

51 B E Miksis 032615.jpg

[DanP]

Originally Posted by Robextend

Rob, nice pickup, tough card to find in that condition. Congrats!

[begsu1013]

+1. the more and more I look at her, she looks better than my 9!


http://www.psacard.com/PSASetRegistr....aspx?s=179998


keep posting cards guys! been a slow week due to the perfect storm. my amex got hijacked, tax time and I have reached my ebay bucks limit for the quarter on both accounts. BOO!

[Robextend]

Thanks guys, much like Dan, I am a RC collector...was looking for a Niekro upgrade for a while.

[jimivintage]

Picked this one up for a decent price! Another check off the HOF RC list.

[39special]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

Picked this one up for a decent price! Another check off the HOF RC list.

Great pickup Jimi!

[jimivintage]

Originally Posted by 39special

Great pickup Jimi!

Thanks, Steve! I think it has nice eye appeal and it's decently centered.

[DanP]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

Thanks, Steve! I think it has nice eye appeal and it's decently centered.

Congrats Jim, real nice PSA 2!

Here are a couple of new HOF RC's that came today:

[rats60]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

Jason-

1965 Spahn and Berra! 1986 Donruss Pete Rose Mgr/1B

There are several in the 1954 Topps set, Schoolboy Rowe is one.

[brewing]

Added this card. Kind of rough, but fit my budget.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by brewing

Added this card. Kind of rough, but fit my budget.

Nice! Congrats Brent. Btw- love the wall of Kalines in the other thread

[DanP]

Originally Posted by brewing

Added this card. Kind of rough, but fit my budget.

Brent, great card, nice centering. Congratulations!