September pickups

[Seiklis]

Random ebay items are random



I'd been looking for a Tim Hendryx for awhile, the writing made a nice one obtainable finally. I also forgot to post this one last month back when I got it. Thanks Iggy, one of the hardest 1927 Yankees to get anything period on

[Luke]

Not the rarest of cards, but I love the pose and colors. I've been looking for a good deal on one in the VGish range for quite awhile. I finally found it, in a BIN on ebay of all places. I thought that was pretty amazing given the current state of BINs on ebay.

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by jp1216

Bill, that's what got me hooked on low grade/beater T206s. Especially holding a small stack of 20-50 raw cards!

It's a magical feeling, isn't it, Jon? I couldn't believe it when I held the card up to my nose. I got a whiff of the tobacco that the card was packaged with a century ago.

The Monster has its claws in me, no doubt.

[MattyC]

Just got the good scan done.

Still can't believe I found this card in un-mangled condition at a decent price; what some guys are asking on 1s that are very rough on the eye is wild.

[g_vezina_c55]

Beautifull Matt !!
Congrat !

[yanksfan09]

nice cards Luke and Matt. I've always been a fan of the T206 Donlin in that pose as well, plan on picking one up at some point.

That Jackson is sweet for a fair graded card!

[mrvster]

Great Rossman....I see uv been bitten


great choice in the monster

You will love collecting T206

[xcgrammer]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

While I am certain that every other card in this thread is more valuable than my latest pickup, I just cannot believe how much I have fallen in love with this little piece of cardboard. This is the first ungraded T206 I've ever owned, and as I pulled it out of it's top loader and penny sleeve tonight, and held it in my hands, the history of this little common overwhelmed me. I started to think about the travels this card must have taken. The rounded corners, scrapes, stains and dimples on the front and back tell a story. Who first pulled it out of a pack of Piedmont tobacco back in 1909 or 1910? Who may have owned this card, and where? It's a feeling I haven't gotten from any of the graded cards I've added. They, too, are beautiful, but there is something to be said for being able to feel a card in your hand, and smell it. It's just an amazing feeling.

Bill, I am also considering a Rossman that a card shop has that is also raw. I agree that it is a beautiful card. Have you heard the story about Rossman and the game he got in a fight with another player after being baited by Cobb. It is very interesting also sounds like he was a great fielder as well. His Wikipedia was interesting.

[t206hound]

Thanks Robert!

[atx840]

Nice to add this one.

[the 'stache]

Great cards, guys. Matt, that Shoeless Joe is unreal. That's one for the bank vault!

Originally Posted by mrvster

Great Rossman....I see uv been bitten


great choice in the monster

You will love collecting T206

Thank you, mrvster. I am most definitely bitten. Unfortunately, while I am collecting the monster--slowly--there are several other sets that are taking a nibble, too. I really want to start working on the T202 Hassan Triple Folders set, and there are several I want to pick up from the '53 Bowman Color set, just to name a few. But that's one of the best things about this hobby. You can collect however you want. There's no right way or wrong way to do it. So while I check off the occasional T206 over the years, I can still pick up cards from other players I love, in other sets I love. And, I can still work on my modern card collection. I just have to be patient.

Originally Posted by xcgrammer

Bill, I am also considering a Rossman that a card shop has that is also raw. I agree that it is a beautiful card. Have you heard the story about Rossman and the game he got in a fight with another player after being baited by Cobb. It is very interesting also sounds like he was a great fielder as well. His Wikipedia was interesting.

Jason, I have to admit I know next to nothing about Claude Rossman yet (beyond his being a teammate of Cobb's). I briefly looked up his page on Baseball Reference before pulling the trigger, but that just scratched the surface. I love portraits, and thought the Rossman had incredible eye appeal for an unslabbed card. Lee had it up for sale at a really good price, so it was too good to pass up.

I was really surprised at the visceral reaction I had when I held it in my hands sans penny sleeve or top loader. Admiring them in person when slabbed is one thing, but holding them in their natural state is something else completely. The color, for one thing, really pops. And looking at it under magnification..you really get a feeling for the journey this little piece of cardboard has taken over the last century.

Let me know if you pick up the one at your local card shop.

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by g_vezina_c55

Beautifull Matt !!
Congrat !

Nelson, every time I see that Lajoie I smile.

Originally Posted by t206hound

Thanks Robert!

Erick, congrats on getting a little closer to completing the set. That's a really nice Stahl.

I think I'll be getting close to 400 about the year 2024.

Originally Posted by atx840

Nice to add this one.

Chris, that's a gorgeous Hal Chase. The colors are so vibrant.

[wolf441]

Picked this one up tonight, does this count as a freak??

[25801wv]

One of my all-time favorites

[atx840]

Thanks Bill.

Almost @ 400 40s Erick

Steve that is a great name jump/shift.

Beautiful Ruth!

[g_vezina_c55]

Eugene, my favorite goudey ruth pose

Congrat

[25801wv]

Thanks. My favorite pose as well.
Now I would like to find a 34 Goudey #37 Gehrig (my favorite Gehrig pose)

[RGold]

Delivered by UPS to the wrong address. Missing for two days but all's swell that ends swell.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by RGold

Delivered by UPS to the wrong address. Missing for two days but all's swell that ends swell.

Didn't you beat me on one almost just like that in REA a couple years ago? Great looking card, btw,..

[RGold]

Yeah, this is my second but i don't feel bad because I know you found a nice one later.

[ZachS]

How did that card only get a 40?! I'm guessing there must be something wrong on the back?

[RGold]

T213-2 Coupons are almost always kept from higher grades due to light creases(cracks) which are a result of the cards being manufactured with some kind of lacquer coating to the front that would become damaged during the production process. Or so I have been told.

I like to collect the ones that look minty with strong corners that grade very good because of a crease. Other collectors may prefer those few cards that are not cracked but have a weaker eye appeal.

My Cobb has a 1/4 inch crack upper right near the border. It is really hard to capture the flaw even with a larger scan. Since I keep all of my cards at the bank, and only look at my collection on my ImageEvent website, the creases do not bother me as much.

[Exhibitman]

Those Mendelsohns are off the charts, Chris. Remind of me oversized exhibits...

...must...not...chase...one...

[joeadcock]

Yep Chris

Nice one

Originally Posted by atx840

Nice to add this one.

[TheBig6]

[kkkkandp]

Love this card! Thanks, Matt!

[insccollectibles]

Happy to add this to my Hindu's

[yanksfan09]

9 more Cracker Jacks towards the set!

[g_vezina_c55]

nice pick up erick !

[yanksfan09]

Thanks Nelson

[npa589]

from JVSC Auctions for my Cubs T206 master set. My 2nd Chance portrait in last few auctions from Joe. Wonderful registration, and very fair price! $140 + 4 shipping, out the door at $144. Great dealers such as this either spoil or enlighten us...

[npa589]

Oh, and Erick --- I love the cracker jacks. Every time I see a group of them like that, it really piques my interest!

[BenG76]

Awesome card. I would like to get one eventually for my Cubs collection.

[h2oya311]

Huge month for me!! Finished my Zeenut "rookie" sub-set collection with these five - - apparently they all want to play catch:

[bcbgcbrcb]

The Lefty Gomez is a beauty, Derek!

[the 'stache]

Thank you, John, for this Joe Lake beauty. Presents better than the technical grade (there is a little crease in the lower left hand corner that is very difficult to see).



Now I am ready to start pursuing some of the Hall of Famers.

[atx840]

That's a beautiful card Bill, one of my favorites.

[the 'stache]

Thank you, Chris.

At some point in the future, I'll add another at a little higher grade (I like the idea of a SGC 40 set). But until then, I am very happy with the one I have. It's got pretty nice centering and coloring, and the surface is nice and clean from any marks or dirt.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Thank you, John, for this Joe Lake beauty. Presents better than the technical grade (there is a little crease in the lower left hand corner that is very difficult to see).



Now I am ready to start pursuing some of the Hall of Famers.

That's a beauty Bill. You have great taste, as color and registration look nearly perfect. I wish I'd picked up more of the strong eye appeal but lower grade cards along the way.. But I'm finding myself looking more and more for these gems

[the 'stache]

Thanks, Ian. It really is a beauty. There are no paper loss issues or marks on the front or back, and outside of the one crease, I can't see any issues that would lower the grade. I lucked out getting such a nice card.

[g_vezina_c55]

Just received these cards in the mail. 3 HOF for my set

[LKeeler]

Nice Goudeys, Greg. Here is my latest. E92 Dockman of the infamous Heinie Zimmerman.

[MattyC]

So this completes the month of September (and most assuredly the whole year)! Gonna put the whole September trio/crew in this group shot, so apologies for repeating the Jax and Honus scans...

[glchen]

Holy cow, Matt, you continue to pick up huge cards!

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by glchen

holy cow, matt, you continue to pick up huge cards!

x 2

[MattyC]

Thx fellas. Just thinking about some kid pulling that Cobb from a box of Cracker Jacks about a century ago is awesome! Never had a CJ before.

[joeadcock]

Nice Job Matt

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by glchen

Holy cow, Matt, you continue to pick up huge cards!

Originally Posted by g_vezina_c55

x 2

Super huge, congrats! Just don't go too fast and get burned out Matt. {Insert Wise Marathon/Sprint Comment}

[npa589]

That's quite a team you're fielding there Matt. All of them look fantastic too.


Really great cards everyone...

[the 'stache]

Good God, Matt. Awesome pickups!!

Luke, a very nice Heinie! Ok, that sounded a little weird.

Nelson, great pickups. How close are you to completing the '33 set?

The month of September is finishing in fine fashion. I hope to have a couple substantial additions to the October thread.