March Pickups
 

Whoa Nellie
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Nice Nellies. During the last few weeks I have been rebuilding my 1950's card collection. In an effort to fund my 71 Bucs memorabilia purchases I sold many of the cards I originally had. As you can see I'm not partial to any one TPG and prefer mid grade cards that I find visibly appealing and affordable. I think the Mantle BVG 4 has great eye appeal and is comparable to the PSA 6 Clemente. for that reason I briefly considered selling the Clemente to upgrade it. I decided against it. The 55 Mays SGC 80 is an upgrade.

Those are some sharp cards Mike!

Thanks Lou! I have been buying memorabilia for so long I forgot how much I enjoy the 1950s cards.

Does the messed up photo affect the overall value much?

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love those!

Nice haul, mike!!

The 56 Mick and 'Berto are 2 of my favorite cards of all time. Nice cards!

A Nellie Fox to start the month. Nice looking Nellie for sure!

Mike those are some visually appealing mid-grade cards you landed. A Mantle, Mays and Clemente no less. A great start to the month of March.

So I just got this in the mail. Does anyone think it's worth trying to cross this over to SGC? How is this not higher than 7?

1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson FRONT
| Grader: PSA | Grade: 7
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1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson BACK
| Grader: PSA | Grade: 7
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1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson BACK
| Grader: PSA | Grade: 7
https://sportscardalbum.com/c/430j365t.jpg

Wow! Impressive Bowman Jackie Robinson. You have been quite busy. I am most envious. I have never submitted a card to a TPG and if that Jackie was mine I think I would leave it in its current slab.

Thanks a lot! I appreciate the words of advice. I so badly wanna see if SGC would give it an 8. Anyone think it could?

No. It's a nice card, but I actually think it's a little over graded, not the other way. Looks like a 6 to me. Still, nice card!

You think? What makes you say that? Thanks

Received both of these in last week or so. The Paige was a card that my Dad and I always looked for when we went to card shows while growing up.

All 4 corners. Sorry, I'm really not trying to be a jerk.

Fair enough. I know you're not. Just trying to understand so I can better gauge what I should do.

I would leave it as is. The strictest grading company said it's near mint. Keep it that way.

Edit to add: those are awesome 52's!

If you haven't done so, take a look at the PSA grading criteria. It's a great place to read about what they look for in a card before assigning a grade.

I agree that the corner wear and general toning on the borders (and looks like possibly a stain on the bottom right and a print flaw on the left side?) would keep it far from an 8, and probably if it were submitted to PSA today, it would get a 6. One thing to look for when buying PSA is the age of the slab. If the number grade (7) is on the same line as the letter grade (NM), then it's an older-generation slab, and PSA is significantly more critical now than in years past, especially with high-end cards. It might cross over to an SGC 84/7, but I don't think higher.

But it's an absolutely beautiful card. Who cares what the slab says?!

In all the searching I have done, this is 100% true imo. All one has to do is look at cards on here and/or E-Bay and compare the new with the old.

I have noticed it numerous times and stated numerous times, I wish I had my cards graded back yrs ago when I received my Topps cards and not waited until now to do so. :(

Incoming '60.

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Nice!

Just to continue with what has been talked about in this thread, take a look at this older 6.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1952...4AAOSwWTRW1Nld

Great Spahn and leave the Jackie in it"s holder and enjoy, It"s also a great card.

Chong Modesto
 

Ever since finding out this little "ugly duckling" existed a few years back (think discovered on board), I've been interested in picking one up. Very happy to add this one, which when in hand is definitely a beauty.

Jackie
 

Keep the Jackie as is, nice card. A modest pick-up for me, that eBay x3 bucks is hard to resist:

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...topps-clemente

@Ian- Nice Ricky there, I saw it on the B/S/T board from Bill.
@Kellys- Great Paige, I never got one of those yet.
and Jc that Sphan has some vibrant eye popping colors

Beautiful card, but I have to agree on the grade. I'd be afraid it would come back a 6 if cracked and resubmitted due to the corners.

Thanks to a board member.

Nice!! :)

That's a great looking card Pete!

Definitely not an earth-shaking purchase, but I picked this up last night at a good price. Will be a nice addition to my Aaron collection.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...70f63936a5.jpg


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Speaking of Hank Aaron. I just picked up this low grade copy along with a mid-grade Mantle and topped it off with a high-grade JB. Very pleased to add these to my collection.


itjclarke, Awesome score with the 77 Chong Henderson. You don' find those for sale in that grade every day. Congrats.
Peter that Aaron Johnston Cookies is a stunning card. I hope to add one to my collection some day. Congrats.
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Awesome eye appeal on all 3 jb67.

How is that Aaron a PR-1? Is the back damaged quite a bit or are there creases etc that your pic doesn't show?

Back is pretty clean. The reason for the PSA 1 is a tiny pin hole at the top left of the cap. My kind of PSA 1. Card has no creases. Hard to imagine many better looking PSA 1's of this card.

I see it now.

And I agree, great pick up :)

Why i love mail day
 

I am in LOVE. If I were to resubmit it, does the centering keep it from moving up any? So happy to add this card to my collection!


1953 Topps Jackie Robinson
| Grader: SGC | Grade: 84/7
https://sportscardalbum.com/c/ayrp9800.jpg

1953 Topps Jackie Robinson
| Grader: SGC | Grade: 84/7
https://sportscardalbum.com/c/vg638tg9.jpg

I know lol I'm asking if in your opinion it could get a bump? Is that centering worse than 70/30. What do you think that centering it?

I know what you are asking. I generally charge for my opinion, $575 an hour if your are interested. You get minimum help for free :)

On a serious note, no one can say with certainty whether it would get a bump or not. It's a nice card, but, in my opinion, has some condition issues and probably isn't a candidate for a bump. I don't play the grading game very often, so I'd defer to more qualified people if any weigh in.

$575? Other members only charged me $350 so far. You're a bit high with your price to be honest :) Thanks for the time and opinion. I appreciate it.

You now own a 53 Robinson with about 70/30 side to side. I am going to tell you this no matter what grade or what holder the centering on that Jackie is not going to change. If want better centering buy better centered cards.

Thanks a lot! ggreat advice.

Or, buy an decent razor blade and be okay with the card in an Authentic holder....

Thanks. More fantastic advice. I think I'll leave it be though.

Beautiful card, ECV.

Sorry, I can offer no opinion on the grading as I honestly don't know,
but with that being said, is there anyway to tell when (what year, how recent) it was graded last?

Imo, if it was recently graded, then that would be a decent indicator it likely won't be graded any higher, but with that also being said, and the fact grading seems to be much more stringent nowadays, it might actually grade lower if it is an older graded slab?

Either way, it's a beauty and one to be proud of the way it is.

Congrats. :)

Haha, I was just being lighthearted. It's a beautiful card and something you should be proud to own. Congratulations on an excellent pickup!

I seriously doubt it will bump.

Do you think every card in your collection has a chance at a bump? This now makes 2 Jackies where you've asked that question, and neither one had a chance.

I know haha it's all love. Thanks for the opinions guys!

Picked this one up earlier this week. I've always like Topps' World Series subsets. Game 3 from the Dodgers' first LA Series win. Nicely centered.

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[QUOTE=bobc88;1514258]Picked this one up earlier this week. I've always like Topps' World Series subsets. Game 3 from the Dodgers' first LA Series win. Nicely centered.

Bob, I agree with you on the Topps W.S. subsets. Nice looking card. Congrats.

Sweet card. Very solid player. Congrats.

But for every rule, there's an exception. What in heck was Topps thinking when they put together the 1961 World Series winner card??

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They had Mantle, Maris, Ford and Berra celebrating in the same locker room, but they went with a shot of (correct me if I'm wrong) John Blanchard, Bud Daley and Héctor López???

Daley
 

I think that is Bud Daley in the middle.

Excellent. Thanks. Revision made.

A few PWCC winnings this week. Really happy with the Nagashima rookies. I ended up paying for the group in two lot by mistake, and even though PWCC was not able to catch it and ship them all together, he sent me a small refund, to match what combined shipping cost would have been for all. Small gesture monetarily, but was very nice customer service, especially given how many lots they manage. (IMO all ended at pretty reasonable, non inflated price levels)

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That is a very nice looking Yaz. rookie. Strong for the grade. Congrats.

Salada Coin Carton
 

Hi All

I managed to pick up the below Salada Coin Shipping carton that actually shows the coin promotion on the carton!

It will go with my other oddball Salada items a few of which are shown as well.

Fred

Wow, awesome Salada stuff. It looks like that box ended up in the right home. It's great to see it all together. Congratulations!

Nothing crazy but always nice to know you don't have to upgrade. I've been slowly putting Mets team sets together, I hope it doesn't lead to expanding into other subsets ;)

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Joshua Van Pelt

March pickup
 

My latest DiMaggio addition.

Some nice pickups, fellas!

Some nice pickups, fellas!

Upgraded my #123 Koufax. I know that by having the grade on the same line plus the serial number indicate that it is an earlier submission - therefore negating my chances of an upgrade to 10.5. Just kidding, just kidding...

My real question is on the font. I have several graded cards that have the grade on the same line but none with that type of font. There is nothing wrong with the case. The card seems to justify the grade, but it was a low feedback seller (48 but 100% - very quick to send shipping information - just seemed like a collector.).

Has anyone seen this? Was this a very early iteration?

Some Upgrades...

And a couple more...

Another pick up for my Aaron collection.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...92ba2e1f17.jpg


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Nice Dell Hammer!

Looks to the be the 1st early style from mid90's
Here is a link for those inquiring about past PSA flips and such:
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...ighlight=style

Really great stuff,guys!!

Added another 1971 Dell Stamp today. Decided to add some non-Topps items to my Hank Aaron and Reggie Jackson collections.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b2e9649a4d.jpg


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Picked up these two in separate auctions this week. Has happy to get the Banks but really excited to acquire the Paige. It has been one of the top cards on my 'attainable for me' want list.

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Fred---

Freaking awesome Salada boxes and advertising! Thank you for sharing with us, our resident Salada expert. As I wrote on here before, I do so wish I could have interviewed you for my book's chapter on the 1962 Salada baseball. Photographs of your boxes and ads would have been perfect. Your thirst is endless for Salada! Good for you, and congratulations on the recent pick-up. I sincerely mean that.:o ---Brian Powell

Small pick-up
 

A small addition to the rookie collection...

Just bought this one a few minutes ago. I can't wait to get it. I paid a bit more than I wanted to, but the centering is really nice and eBay was offering 8% back in eBay Bucks (a little over $15) today.

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yz8AAO...gE/s-l1600.jpg

Nice card. That's been on my list forever and a day too, but it's generally just too expensive (even in lower grade). I've been tempted to pickup a 1940's Exhibit Paige for what would be a much more reasonable price. But that '53 is a pretty card.