Beaters (Let's see them)
 

After seeing that Ruth, here is my Dickey.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...pszcvaakjw.jpg

Jonesy

William J. O'Neil... a beater of a ball player as well. Six errors in one game!

Scanning preferences
 

I find scanning beat up cards more fun than ones in better shape.

Brian

here's one:

T213 Elberfeld with minor front damage...

http://zwsmith.weebly.com/uploads/2/...1398785812.jpg

I would take all four of those Boston cards, beaters or not! HA!

This thread is hilarious. Keep them coming guys!

Did somebody say "Beaters"?

lol. :d

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i love beaters
 

:)

That's a little more than just a beater :eek::eek:

not mine...but dare to dream!

Signed T205 Cicotte
 

The signature may be a 9, but....

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vup2JF0c36LrfwfG_mUxQR-ntxmT5z044O_WU434PRY?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hq4V1Tb4isE/U2AM_l9PH2I/AAAAAAAAfeg/1OgJUj_szbIqvbc_qrMem5NCCLeQh75LQCCo/s800-Ic42/Cicotte.jpg" height="679" width="800" /></a>

beater
 

Beater

If that's your definition of a beater then I'm going to have to ask you to leave this thread.

How about this T206 Flick with a nail hole and a missing chunk out of its side:

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oGsL_DFCVJXE49Y7YEzC7jiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VG68MsUlwVI/RsjQKjNZepI/AAAAAAAAg2o/5TrDH2OYBF8VypYGEuJivZTDAHhJaOdOACCo/s800-Ic42/Flick%2BAuto%2BSGC%2B10.jpg" height="800" width="496" /></a>

...or my signed M101-2 of Ira Thomas, which is falling apart at the bottom?

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hTxbm7pxtB_5MefLSomtGWUg2TT4_fosZtMyv0ZNHxI?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VHhY4DDBxI4/VVfZDIAyNiI/AAAAAAAAoc4/_XuFMkr0spcthtQUqSWFmAmaDZpXyWXAACCo/s800-Ic42/Thomas%2BM101-2.jpg" height="640" width="534" /></a>

Don't make me call security.

One more try...

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KLeIBHV1IAJLNa78DZWjSbNVxdxqrsls-jL8net00ig?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s4xkq_NO3so/U_vv1JZbuSI/AAAAAAAAijM/WJsf4METWZ02NPGkXKTLjUhpw0FxghgZwCCo/s800-Ic42/W515-2%2BRuth%2B%25283%2529.jpg" height="800" width="501" /></a>

Mr. Lollar

looks like jerry lollar got a hold of that one!

Eddie Collins. Upside down Utah for comparison.

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1954 wilson franks ted williams
 

Beater but psa 0 sold for $1500

1954 wilson franks ted williams
 

Back pic

Chris brown is the beater that's worth the most .

Beaters (Let's see them)
 

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Super tough card. Looks beautiful to me :)

My first prewar card.

Obviously, I am in the minority on this forum.

I have absolutely no attraction to or appreciation for lesser condition cards, much less beaters.

I would rather continue the search than settle for less than my targeted standards.

The search has almost been as enjoyable as finally attaining those targets and always looking for upgrades just isn't the same.


But you guys enjoy your beaters...I won't get in your way - and you can have all the brussel sprouts too. :rolleyes:
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Matty mate
 

Pete...that would make a great mate for my black cap Matty

Brian

I'm right there with you! I have maybe 2 beaters in my collection...but they are whole cards. The MAtty I will likely keep forever as it was my first old card I bought as a kid...and my other...a universal ruth sheet is not a card Im in love with it...but couldn't pass for the price!

beater
 

wtb cheap beaters
please pm
thanks

Here's a T206 Lenox Cobb for you, Ricky. Make sure to read all 300 posts. The seller will tell you it's worth $50,000 or so and he may offer to fight you (you'll have to pay his airfare), but you'll work something out eventually.

Love this forum.

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no idea what u talking about but thanks

Beaters tell a story.
Back when one was young, they didn't care about condition. They just wanted the card. You would trade a beeater Mays for 50 nm cards.
The reasons for owning a beater are multiple.

A) often its a filler in trying to complete a set
B) for its own charm
C) its a cheap way to own a hard to buy card
D) I collect a beater typeset- punch holes, tears, scuffs, markings etc. are all different types.
E) They're funny or entertaining
D) There is a story to each beater (how did it get that way?)
E) I know someone who uses them in a rotisserie game
F) A cheap way to build a second set
E) other reasons- add your own here

I doubt anyone would turn down a beater T206 Wagner.

pETE....
 

Your Matty is actually A BEAUTY!:eek:

For the price such a Wagner would cost...YES. I would turn it down...

same goes with the '52 Mantle - WAY overpriced* ! imo

* = times when 'whatever the market demands' just does not make sense.
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Thanks johnny... I agree she is a beauty! While I am still not a fan of beater cards I understand that sometimes having a card with a hole is better than a hole in my collection.

I never used to believe in this philosophy but over the years I have come to realize that some cards are a lot more scarce than I ever imagined.


And it is situations like this where I will make exceptions and and beaters to my collection.

But the Matty is an exception. The only reason it remains in my collection is because it was my "first!"

My humble contribution to this parade of well-loved cardboard......


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Mike, though Mr. Waddell is well-loved now, it appears that at one time in the past he was very well-hated. :D

This one shows some possible trimming.

I also wanted to add this card. I pulled this from a wax pack in 1972. 9 years old then.

Anyway, after December 31 happened, it came off the wall (see the tape) and into a cigar box, with marbles and such. It remains my favorite card from my childhood.

Not sure that is trimming, could be the first Die-Cut prototype.;)

EDIT: I think I could pretty much post my entire pre-war collection in this thread.

Not sure, I'd give PRO a shot, maybe KSA.

I am resurrecting this thread to show one of my favorite beaters.

(and also because of the other wacky thread on the front page today)

This is as close as I get to a beater card. :p

http://net54baseball.com/picture.php...ictureid=15426

I still love it, though.

I was at Spring Training when this thread started so I am glad to see it revived so I can add some of my favorites.

First up is an uber-rare die cut Zeenut:
http://www.dlfallen.altervista.org/Files/Beater1.jpg

The second card was found at the National a few years ago. Personally, I believe this was originally part of the Ed Norton collection. Opinions?
http://www.dlfallen.altervista.org/Files/Beater2.jpg

The final card I obtained from a fellow Net54 member as part of a Lot purchase. It really appeals to my OBCish sense of humor:
http://www.dlfallen.altervista.org/Files/Beater3.jpg

Dave Fallen

love beaters
 

love beaters
please pm if you want sell or trade pre war beater super cheap!
thanks

What's worse than a "beater"?
 

What's worse is finding out that your "beaters" aren't even authentic...which was the case with 16 of the 27 vintage cards I just sent in to Beckett Grading. This is a bummer :(. They just mark them "Questionable Authenticity" with no explaination. That was my question, that's why I sent them in. Does this mean that they are fake for sure? Any ideas?
Thanks.

high likelihood they r fake.

all technically poor condition....

Sadly, my worst card :(

Fun thread worthy of a bump. Here's my contribution:

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Awesome! Love it!

Should've posted this during Shark Week. Would've been a great tribute to the MINI WHITE SHARK!

The "beater-est" card in my collection, and one of my favorites! Believe this to be a 1/1.

https://www.collectorfocus.com/image...chaefer-t216-3

Just a heads up... If you ever want to get the card graded, I noticed a few small flecks of colour loss just above Ty's cap that may affect the grade. :D

Wajo
 

Absolutely love the character the rips and tears give this card.

https://i.imgbox.com/x8R5aX8o.jpg


https://i.imgbox.com/c6pBgY5c.jpg

I could waste my day scanning...
 

...or I can just post pre-existing scans from the wide world of beat-up.

Brian

Pretty beat

I recognize that Marquad Brian!

Glad it has the place of honor in your collection that it deserves!

When I was 12 - me and ol' Red Ryder did a job on this Pendleton. Side note, I am looking for a PSA 8 to replace it.

Flesh wound.

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture...ictureid=23021

Couple of beater Speakers.

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I mean, if any set needed a DiMaggio, it's this one.

A Beater of the Team that Could Not be Beat
 

Though it isn't a card, but instead a photo, here is my favorite "beater."
The photograph in question is an exhibit photo of the 1912 Red Sox at
Spring Training in Hot Springs on the eve of their championship season.
The backing is almost nonexistent and photo torn, but the image the
photographer captures is still so crisp and clear you feel like you are there!

Ruth
 

Sebastian,
Once again, you have a card I've fallen for. Gotta let me know if you want to sell that beater Ruth!
Jon

Beaters? Did someone say beaters? I give you my entire T206 and t205 collection:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9b01ea03a3.jpg

A gift from a fellow Net54er...


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