cards I hate...

[chiprop]

I can't hold it in any longer. There are a few cards that when I see them, I cringe. It doesn't matter what the signifigance of this Ruth card is, I just can't stand it. Ruth holding a bird with a bat in his crotch and a dude with pants too short staring at the camera freeks me out. What cards bring about a negative vibe for you?

[baseballfan]

that certainly is an odd card

[Bicem]

e97/98 Cy Young

I mean come on, how do you get the image wrong of Cy Young?!

[Peter_Spaeth]

E91s.

[Ladder7]

My take on this historic image. The Bird., In those days, carrier pigeons were used to haul messages and film from the 'scene' directly to the press office. The Rags' legman would often carry several during big events, evidenced by the size of the Camel cigs box.

This shot represents the breaking of Roger Connor's Home Run record 1921 and Ruth having the honor of sending off the skinny. I believe the little fellow is a local Detroit clothier Rocco Capri

It's a weird but interesting image.

[tbob]

e91s and strip cards

[carrigansghost]

J=K very fragile and impossible to find.

Rawn

[Epps]

E91's

[HRBAKER]

Most of the all-time great offenders have been mentioned; Irv (Cy) Young, E91s, many strips. I would also add the MP & Co.

[packs]

I'm not really a fan of the Mecca Double Folders. I know there are some great combinations in the set, but I just can't get into them.

[Steve D]

T3 Home Run Baker (Jack Barry).

Not sure of the set, but the E-card of Frank Chance that shows nothing but his rear-end.

The afore-mentioned Cy (Irv) Young cards.

E90-1 Cy Young (Cleveland) - side view with the big pointed nose...it just doesn't look like him.

E91's (except for Johnny Evers and John McGraw)

I also agree with the Babe's bird card. I just don't get it, and the bat is just wrong.

Steve

[packs]

I've also never been a fan of Cy's E92. It could be anyone.

[Jason Carota]

MP & Co. and Joe Wood's Cracker Jacks.

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by Jason Carota

Joe Wood's Cracker Jacks.

why?

[sox1903wschamp]

Originally Posted by Jason Carota

MP & Co. and Joe Wood's Cracker Jacks.

Hi Jason,
I am right with you on the MP & Co. but would have to respectfully disagree with the E-145's of Smokey . Is it the lips?

[frohme]

I'll add to the chorus - the E91's and strip cards. I'll also agree with Jeff's sig that there is definite need for a sarcasm font. -- Mike

[brianp-beme]

Good golly...so much hate for the E91's...if only you knew (and you will shortly)....

Brian

[Jason Carota]

Originally Posted by Bicem

why?

Originally Posted by sox1903wschamp

Hi Jason,
I am right with you on the MP & Co. but would have to respectfully disagree with the E-145's of Smokey . Is it the lips?

Bingo! The lips take away any appeal that card would have for me. The E90-1 Jackson doesn't bother me as much as the CJ Wood.

[Leon]

E90-1 Jackson....a hideous card that is common and way over priced...imho......

[Orioles1954]

Along with all other Black Sox material. I never got and never will get the allure.

[chiprop]

Leon... WHAT? Why do you continue to bash the e90-1 Jax? It's a classic card! Maybe if you had one, you would feel different.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by chiprop

Leon... WHAT? Why do you continue to bash the e90-1 Jax? It's a classic card! Maybe if you had one, you would feel different.

To each their own. Some folks can't understand collecting backs or overprints. I think this is one of the absolute ugliest, overpriced, most common overrated cards in the hobby....I still can't believe they go for so much money......Sorry, but to me it's really, really ugly. Did I mention I think it's ugly?

[Jacklitsch]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Along with all other Black Sox material. I never got and never will get the allure.

I agree. Advanced collectors know better and will stay away from that crap.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Jacklitsch

I agree. Advanced collectors know better and will stay away from that crap.

I'm with Steve. In fact, I will soon be coming up with a complete list of things that everyone else should stay away from!

[slantycouch]

Hard to argue against MP & Co's.

[zork1974]

Someone want to fill me in on the unpopularity of the E91 set? I think they're o.k...

[chaddurbin]

DK,

why so much hate? i love your e90-1 jax and e92 croft blue back wagner!

edit: i just bid $500 on this card, what do you think DK, smart investment if it ends there or still too much?

[Bicem]

I hate Old Judge cards that have images so light you can just barely make out the player. Not a fan of the pink tinted ones either.

[barrysloate]

The E90-1 Jackson is purple...I love purple.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

The E90-1 Jackson is purple...I love purple.

purple's a fruit.

[barrysloate]

Homer Simpson said that.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Homer Simpson said that.

Just making sure you were paying attention

[3-2-count]

Dan,
I'll stand behind ya'. Put me down as a fan of the E90-1 Jax.
His true rookie card......

[Anthony S.]

Originally Posted by zork1974

Someone want to fill me in on the unpopularity of the E91 set? I think they're o.k...

I assume it's the generic poses that don't depict the actual players in the set that turns off collectors.

[Epps]

Aw man. Why so much hate on the Black Sox and the E90-1 Joe? These cards are great.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Epps

Aw man. Why so much hate on the Black Sox and the E90-1 Joe? These cards are great.

I think black sox collecting and Joe Jackson collecting are awesome. I just don't care for his e90-1.....I think I am almost the only one (or only one that will come out of the closet about it) that doesn't care for it. Chocolate vs vanilla. I don't think it's a "bad" card.....I don't care for the look of it, is all. Hey, I'm partially color blind, and have been (rightfully) accused of selective hearing, so what do I know?

[Matt]

Leon - I'm also partially colorblind and I also don't like the "noseless" Joe Jackson. Maybe it looks better to people who can see the full spectrum.

[Wesley]

E254 Colgan Chips/ Red Borders/ Tin Tops

(Not fond of undersized round cards.)

F50 Tharp / Harrington / Yuengling / Sweetman / etc.

(These are not horrible, but the images are recyled in 6 + sets.)

E91

(Images are recycled and do not look like the players depicted)

D355 Niagara Baking / E98 Old Put / E94 overprints

(Hate the overprints that were done after the actual production process.)

[chiprop]

Quan- good investment... Yes at $500.00 --------- Ugly? Yep!!

I love the fact that some don't find the allure of blacksox players. Stay away! Sometimes we make fun of that which we don't understand. Kinda like the difference between a t206 with a 460 rather than a 360 back. HU? Now a Marten's, Victory, and red Croft's I understand.

Wes- I'm with you. I owned a few overprints, and they just don't do it for me. Not worth the premium and too easily reproduced.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Wesley

F50 Tharp / Harrington / Yuengling / Sweetman / etc.

(These are not horrible, but the images are recyled in 6 + sets.)


D355 Niagara Baking / E98 Old Put / E94 overprints

(Hate the overprints that were done after the actual production process.)

Agreed. And the E90-1 Jackson is so ugly that it is almost beautiful. I love the card and it is a true iconic image in our hobby.

[rman444]

The thing that makes me cringe/hate the E90-1 Jax so much is not how it looks but just how damn overpriced it is. One of the top 10 overrated cards in the hobby.

[Easy506]

I am sure I am in the minority on this one.....T206 Cobb Red Background. The blank stare on his face makes him look like he is either stoned or hypnotized (or both). I'm also not a fan of the T205 Cobb with his head kind of floating there. I do like most other Cobb's.

Jim

[rhettyeakley]

I'll probably catch some heat for it (as there are many that love the set) but I have always disliked the 1912 Boston Garters.

Now, the 1913 color set is one of the most beautiful sets ever produced, but half naked men changing clothes just doesn't do it for me. Especially disturbing is the Hughie Jennings, he just has WAY to big of a smile on his face as he is standing there with his hands on his hips.

-Rhett

[Al C.risafulli]

I'm with Leon on the E90-1 Jackson. One of my least favorite cards in the hobby, and I never understood its allure. Pales in comparison with the Cracker Jack, if a color card of Shoeless is what you're looking for.

I also am not a fan of the Duke cabinets. The players have tiny heads and huge, broad, square shoulders.

-Al

[Bicem]

Put me down for not a fan at all of the e90-1 Jackson. I don't think it's that ugly, but looks nothing like him to me.

Duke cabinets are gorgeous though!!!!!

[Anthony S.]

C46's. They took great B &W photos and ruined them with faux wood paneling that looks like it was strip mined from The Brady Bunch's basement.

[rhettyeakley]

I agree about the Duke Cabinets to an extent.

Ironically, the one in least demand (the Nash) is the only one that doesn't have that awkward look to it, the Robinson looks absolutely ridiculous, with the Delahanty being not much better. The Davis still off a bit but is more presentable than the Robinson & Delahanty.

-Rhett

[Wesley]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

I'll probably catch some heat for it (as there are many that love the set) but I have always disliked the 1912 Boston Garters.

Now, the 1913 color set is one of the most beautiful sets ever produced, but half naked men changing clothes just doesn't do it for me. Especially disturbing is the Hughie Jennings, he just has WAY to big of a smile on his face as he is standing there with his hands on his hips.

-Rhett

I don't get the allure of the 1912 Boston Garters either. Many collectors really love the images on those cards, but they're just not for me.

Price notwithstanding, I prefer both the 1913 and 1914 sets. The 1913 colors and design are fantastic. Additionally, the player selection is much stronger with cards of both Cobb and Jackson. I even prefer the looks of the 1914 black and white set over that of the 1912 set.

[tycobbfanatic]

and am a sucker for other true Rookie ( or pre-rookie ) cards of the best players.

[tbob]

yuck.