March Pickups....
 

With just hours to go until March, I figured why not start it with what I received today. A huge thank you to Cerberus!

1910 tax stamp, Factory No. 30, 4th District, NC

http://www.247hq.com/packs/SC75.JPG

Thanks to Rob for this nice Pelican T210-8.

That is a beauty! Nice find!

It's been a busy 2013, especially lately!
 

It's been a really good month so far -- when it rains it pours, I guess.

First, I reacquire three old friends of mine, signed T205s of Doyle, Bridwell and Jones:

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-lA77cRuMu-6pulWWLive4RT3dysq2WPtX5u9gk-z0Y?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-B008EpeC2Lc/UTDWWHILc_I/AAAAAAAAQ68/4YnQE5TORSs/s800/T205sNewandOld.jpg" height="218" width="800" /></a>

Then, I acquired this really tough signed T206 of Al Bridwell -- love the specificity of the date on the back (yes, Bridwell always signed on the back of tobacco cards for some reason):

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Lastly, I added another T201 with the Jefferson Burdick stamp. I now have two!

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PKYakCKA-AOkrM9DKuB0b3Y2VLgy2RG_a1rPg51wK6M?feat=embedwebsi te"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G6JuQzHdlsc/USaSju0HhXI/AAAAAAAAQ5Y/E12BObjZj-E/s800/T201_Lord_Dougherty_Burdick_Stamps.jpg" height="679" width="800" /></a>

That's right I cant stop.

For the T206 freak collectors. Thank You, Dave:

Thank You, William, Sean and Great Lakes Auction House:

how about a Goudey print error...

Signed T205's & T206 Bridwell
 

Jeff, congrats on those signed T205's! That signed T206 of Al Bridwell is amazing! Great pick-ups!!

Always a sucker for great centering and color.

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachm...1&d=1362172774

I have no idea where you guys find this stuff, but, I'm going to start planting GPS devices on your cars.

My first new Lajoie in a long time.

Mac

Mac,

That's a great card. I bought it off eBay about two years ago before sending it to Joe in a deal. I thought long and hard about keeping it and selling the one I have that's in a 3 holder, because that one is such a nice-looking card. Who cares that it's in an "A" holder? Really nice pickup.

Rob

1910 Kansas City Red Sox

Love these!
I do like signed cards with dates. For me, it adds a bit of personalization.
Jim

:cool:

Another SL
 

just arrived - surprised to see it is a platinum print. Inscribed on the back: "Directions - keep in a dark place. Sincerely, [3 illegible initials] "

pick ups
 

great cards guys!!:D

KC Red Sox
 

Scott, love the KC Red Sox. Do you know the names of any of the players?

I'll either be smiling or crying when it arrives, but will defer on player i.d. until I can get a better look at it. So far, smiling:

I think that's Casey Stengel in the back row, second from right.

Great pick ups evryone !!!
 

Thanks again for these two Jantz, I appreciate it !!!
My scanner is bunk so I sized these down to see if they present better without the black insert.

SGC 40 Johnny Kling P150
SGC 40 Cy Barger SC 350

Sincerely, Clayton

Picked these up in town:

Sincerely, Clayton

And last but not least:

Sincerely, Clayton

My first Obak....

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgall...20Killilay.jpg

I hope so - that's the price I paid.

Received in the mail today and from the Philly Show.

E92 Nadja Doyle
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture...ictureid=10173

E93 Donovan - 4 more to go
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture...ictureid=10174

W554 Hoyt - Thanks Jimi!
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture...ictureid=10175

DJ

T211 Red Sun
 

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Testing new Epson GT-1500 to see if SGC scans are clear now

+2 epdg=64
 

The Donovan is an upgrade (yet still trimmed); Bradley is new. Now at 64. BTW, I think my scanner has a dead spot as the "I" in Rice is missing on the scan of the Bradley, but it is on the card. Weird. Time for a new V33 I guess.

t211 Moran for trade
 

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Somehow I wound up winning two T211 Moran's recently. I would like to trade one of the Moran's for another T211 or similar set.

Liking the new scanner, thanks to those that suggested buying a ccd scanner.

+12 on the set=343
 

Thanks to Dave for the Schulte/Jennings and Andy for Moriarty/White. The others were recently returned from SGC.

Just came in today!

Just picked up at the Philly Show
 

Picked this up at the Philly Show to add to my growing collection of Yorks.

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/...psadb5154c.jpg

Just 7 to go

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Great stuff everyone.

http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn...ed/huge/OJ.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn...size/Matty.jpg
Can’t decide which one I keep…guys your thoughts?

I like the centering on the sgc 60 better.

For me it would be the Piedmont but only by a hair. They are really close and it is more about what appeals to you more. I think the Piedy has a bit better centering.....but that is just my opinion. I think you should just keep both.

Matty Portrait
 

I agree, the Piedmont.

Thanks guys I was thinking the same but the color on the 55 was just a tad better and the centering on the 60 was better...so I was beating my head aginst the wall a bit.

Cheers,

John

T210-8
 

Thanks Nate.

Awesome card! I am a Hornsby fan and this card shows his swagger. I also like that you can see his baseball glove in his pocket.

Baker L1 Helmar Leather
 

Picked this up. Obvious condition issues but you just don;t run across them that often. Maybe down the road a chance to upgrade.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...psf7daf12e.jpg

Nice Pepe TBob.

Congrats! You got it at a pretty reasonable price also. I was underbidder, but was caught up in Sunday evening grocery madness when the auction ended. I wouldn't have gone much higher anyway since I have one.. it's almost a mirror image of your's (only I paid more;)).

I'd sell both and buy more OJs :)

Seriously, I think the Piedmont back Matty looks better, not sure why I think this, it just seems like it has better color/registration.

John, your OJs are ridiculous!

I'll throw in a vote for the Sweet Cap. The surface looks much cleaner, the Piedmont looks like its been handled more. If the SC didn't have the slight diamond cut it would be an even easier decision, for me.

2 more for my SL subset. Thanks to Buckler Cards.

Thanks! Those matty/devlin cards are tough!. I have over 150 t202s and still need two of them. I didnt think that would go under $300 as there is a sgc20 in sterling that's at $175 with a week left.

1941 Play Ball
 

This is number 37 in working toward a complete set of 72.

+1

I just don't like the surface stains on the Piedmont, find them distracting.

Cool OJ's.

Thanks Jason, looks like your T210 set is coming along very nicely too :-)

I was surprised to see the final price also.. The only reason I thought to bid was because it looked like it could be had for a reasonable price. I got mine as a loan bidder for an opening bid of I think $295.. And i felt lucky. I love those T202s, the combo of portraits and action shot and all great write ups.. But it seems like prices keep slipping. I'll keep picking them up though. Good luck getting your last few cards!

Have you completed the set? I've been working on it for five years. I started just trying to get a cubs set and by the time I finished that I had over sixty cards including half the cobbs lol. Hope to make it my first ever T set :)

4 new HOFers
 

4 more to add to the HOF Collection...

late 1800's stereoview - accidentally won on ebay with a marker bid :confused:

Love the L1's.

Well its a Wagner but not a Cracker Jack. I wanna thank a new member Doug, digdugdug, for this beauty I got today. Card was well described and mailed pronto without a hitch. Im only 24 cards into the FC set but its nice to have the biggy sitting in front of me. Now its time to selling some things to pay for it.

Steve,

Now I see what you were talking about. Great card!

Congrats!

SEVEN catchers??? Must have been "Wild Thing" pitching that day!! Fun card, Scott.

Shiny Object Syndrome
 

I have never collected T210's nor had a strong inkling to...but I saw the Pepe on the BST and had to have it just becuase I love the pose. Plus, "Pepe", how can you not respect the name? Thanks Jason for a great transaction.

Bill

Not even CLOSE to a set! I have many of the key cards- Cobbs (still kicking myself over missing the Moriarty "Cobb steals third" that went super low on eBay in December), Mattys, WaJos, and other HOFers, as well as the two player combos that were huge in drawing me to the set originally- Tinker/Evers/Chance and both Speaker/Woods... however I have a looong way to go for a set. I'd love to have the set, but not sure I have the focus (or storage space!) needed to finish. You sound like you're in the stretch run.. more power to ya!!;)

Been trying to obtain this postcard for years, but the few times it's shown up I've been outbid. Finally got it! It's the Oxford, Nebraska Indians team...ripped off from Green's Nebraska Indians the owners of this team would later buy out Guy Green and bring these uniforms with them.

This one came in from Ebay today. Nearing T206 Philly completion. (swear I've seen this one on the board before, so, maybe one of your old ones)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8371/8...3d42d16d_z.jpg

Newest additions !!
 

A big thanks to the board members who helped me with these !!!!

From the Bay
 

Two more down. Camnitz looks like a bad ass.

4 more down
 

Thank you to the board member who sold me these.

Turkey Reds
 

These are my first Turkey Reds. I think I'm hooked.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...ps46acfe14.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...psfea68895.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...ps68a0ff2a.jpg

Not going to complain about these....

Adding to my Reds postcard set.
RC
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...psec2e7c3f.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps1121b288.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps0a52eaf5.jpg

You're quick...

A Couple from Ebay
 

D381 Oldring (brought more than the Speaker, :confused:)
Paul Waner Worch Cigar

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps4cfd5b28.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...psb80d24f2.jpg

nice "filler"
 

"filler" Lyons as I wait (forever) for a 1924 Diaz Cigarettes to surface...thanks to fellow board member, Charlie!!!

Derek

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaim...aw%20front.jpghttp://caimages.collectors.com/psaim...raw%20back.jpg

Yet another flawless BST transaction.

I wish I would have seen this one - great card!

Thanks Steven!

Been a long time since I've posted here, I miss purchasing cards.

I don't normally collect stereo views, but this one appears to be very old, and while it has football goal posts in the background, these guys in the foreground appear to be dressed for baseball: