November pick up thread

[packs]

Loved the centering and color on this one. Back is equally gorgeous.

[nebboy]

And here I thought I was trying to build a T205 set

[Rob D.]

A big thank-you to Jon for the heads-up that this was a BIN on eBay. This front-back combo has been an elusive one for me, and it marks the 13th different back with the Lajoie/bat front that I've been able to land. (Side note: I wish all PSA 2's looked like this.)

[jp1216]

Anytime Rob. BTW - That is a VERY nice looking '2'.

[RichR]

Nice CJ Packs!

[Luke]

Nice Lajoie, Rob!

[Woundedduck]

2 for my small but growing collection:



I just think the Donovan cards looks amazing even if not one of the more popular players of the era

[jb217676]

Two more for my hall of fame player collection:

[Vol]

packs--That Cracker Jack is beautiful.

[chaddurbin]

Originally Posted by packs

Loved the centering and color on this one. Back is equally gorgeous.

this gotta be a reprint the borders are too white and corners too sharp...just too "new" looking.

[packs]

I don't believe SGC would make that mistake. Especially on a high grade card which was, I would assume, highly scrutinized.

[Bicem]

I think he was kidding, nice card.

[soxinseven]

A couple pickups from the Shriners show a few weeks ago. The Hooper has the extra special glue from the price tag on the case......

[packs]

I hope he was kidding. Thanks for all the compliments guys. Sox that is a great cabinet. Have you identified the player or team? Really great photo quality.

[soxinseven]

I have not identified the player, but believe the team to be Holy Cross. It appears to be late 1800's.....

[calvindog]

A Holy Grail for me. Took about 30 seconds of negotiation to get it done. Thanks, Leon.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by calvindog

A Holy Grail for me. Took about 30 seconds of negotiation to get it done. Thanks, Leon.

I always thought negotiations for Rose PCs require a minimum of two weeks, regardless of the parties involved.

[calvindog]

Yes, usually the torture involved in getting the Rose PC is half the fun. Not this time.

[Tim Kindler]

Nice! That Cobb Rose sure is a BEAUT! The colors and image are eye popping.

[Leon]

For the record I really did want to keep that card, Jeff. Unfortunately the tax man cometh....and I didn't want to fret anymore about paying them. As most know my mantra is usually "if I can only have one, I like to have a nice one",......and that would have been the 1 PC I would have kept. With my restaurants still plaguing me (20k this month) I had no choice. The chips just didn't fall my way this time. I am glad it went to a die hard Cobb collector. regards

[barrysloate]

I too was surprised you sold it so quickly, but it's just business.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I too was surprised you sold it so quickly, but it's just business.

I had about 2 more mos. but didn't want to sweat it. Also, since postcards aren't my niche I made a quicker decision. Had this been a T231 or another regular type card, I would have disliked it even more and taken longer to make the decision. I hate big bills (the kind you have to pay, not 100 dollar bills ) hanging over my head.

[barrysloate]

Don't even have to explain it... Happy Thanksgiving to you...and everyone else, of course.

[Bicem]

Jealous.

[HRBAKER]

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's postcard.

Beautiful Rose Jeff. Congrats.

[Jason Carota]

Great pickups, Steve and Jeff. Congrats!


#49 on my way through the Monster arrived today:



The background on this card is my favorite. It looks like a thunderstorm building at sunset.

[calvindog]

Thanks, guys. Leon did a good deed getting that card to me. Now if only I can find a Chase.....

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Thanks, guys. Leon did a good deed getting that card to me. Now if only I can find a Chase.....

If you can find a buyer within a week, we might have a Net54 first: the same card posted three different times in one month's pick-up thread.

[bijoem]

great pickup Jeff.

[Rob D.]

An underrated PC in terms of scarcity (in my opinion, but then again, I know not about baseball cards -- or postcards):

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

If you can find a buyer within a week, we might have a Net54 first: the same card posted three different times in one month's pick-up thread.

Yes, it is really unbelievable that a board member could buy something and post it, only to have another board member buy it, and what's more, even show it!!!! WOWEE, man-o-man, someone stop the merry go round.........this is all too much for me .

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Leon

Yes, it is really unbelievable that a board member could buy something and post it, only to have another board member buy it, and what's more, even show it!!!! WOWEE, man-o-man, someone stop the merry go round.........this is all too much for me .

Didn't mean to strike a nerve.

[docpatlv]

Rob,

I was expecting the Boston Garter. Is it forthcoming?

Mike

[jb217676]

Here's a funky looking strip card of Al Simmons!

[Robextend]

[TexasLeaguer]

Here's three strip cards I picked up.

[shaunsteig]

courtesy of EBay, my highest graded T206.



and courtesy of Larry, my first AB-backed T206.

[shaunsteig]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

Thanks Ralph! My only concern is the top. I'm afraid it might get a MC qualifier.

Not sure if anyone had responded to this yet, but I believe you can specify whether to not permit a qualifier. In that case, PSA might downgrade the number by as much as 2 points. However, with crossovers you can specify a minimum grade. So if it's important enough for you to convert a SGC into a PSA, then you can protect yourself with the grade as long as you're willing to chance the submission fee.
--S

[RobertGT]

I'm a fan:

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by shaunsteig

I believe you can specify whether to not permit a qualifier.

I've read somewhere in the past that the MC (and MK) qualifiers can't be withheld by request. Is this not the case?

[quinnsryche]

Just got this one in the mail today. My second 50 and also my second horizontal. Great pickup via ebay at a great price.

[Mikehealer]

Picked this up from a really nice board member. Thanks again J.

[cfc1909]

thats a nice one to knock off the list.-sweet pickup

[shaunsteig]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

I've read somewhere in the past that the MC (and MK) qualifiers can't be withheld by request. Is this not the case?

From the FAQ on PSA's website:
Q: Can I request “No Qualifiers” on my submission?
A: You can make this request and it could mean that the original grade may lower. Also, while you may request no qualifiers on your submission, it is up to the discretion of our graders to determine if the qualifier can be removed. The qualifier can not be left off in all instances and no refund will be given if we determine that we can not remove the qualifier.

My understanding is that if the qualifier is egregious, then they can't ignore it simply by demoting the overall grade (eg, a miscut that cuts off part of the card's main image or includes a large proportion of another card, or a strongly visible stamp on the back of a card), but that more subtle ones (eg an OC qualifier) might be able to be avoided by demoting the card's overall grade.


btw, gorgeous Johnson Hindu.

[lharri3600]

mike,
i don't know how you do it,but you are are damned good!!

[Jason Carota]

That's a beauty, Mike. Congrats!


Picked up a very rare T206 Murray (no urra) variation.

[BBT206]

Just picked this up on ebay. Have been trying to upgrade my Lord for a long time. Bill

[T206BrownHindu]

Thought I would join in on the sharing fun...here's my latest T206 pickup:



Mark