Exhibits?
 

Does anyone here collect Exhibits? I was wondering if it might not be a cheaper way to get earlier cards of certain stars (i.e. Jackie Robinson) who are comparatively more expensive for 1950's Topps cards, even in mid-grade. I was reading an article earlier on the variations with the 1947-66 cards, and it did hold my interest for at least 10 minutes. Thoughts / advice?

Thanks,
-John

I dig them and I pick them up here and there.

Definitely a cheaper way to get a lot of the stars.
There aren't really a lot of Satchell Paige cards and the Exhibit can be bought rather easily.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXHIBIT-BASE...sAAOSweuxWSmyg


Here's a Jackie Robinson under $30
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1947-66-Exhi...oAAOSwFqJWqABf

If you get the right lots, you can find stars in a lot of cards for as low as $2 each.

For most major stars, Exhibits will probably be your cheapest option. There are some short printed cards (cards printed in only certain years) that will cost you more than other mainstream cards (Topps, Bowman, etc), both in 'commons' and stars. For example, a Yaz Exhibit would probably cost you more than a Yaz Topps RC, since the Yaz Exhibit was only printed in 1966 (the last year of the original Exhibit cards). As noted you can find some deals out there as well.

Exhibits
 

I have always liked Exhibits. You get a huge player selection, with poses/backgrounds not seen elsewhere made over a number of years.

Just make sure to read the posts here on N54 about fake Exhibits. They shouldn't be too hard to pick out after a little research. Adam W is one of the Exhibit Kings and has posted a number of times on Exhibits.

Happy hunting!

Z

Bunch of us here collect them. I love it because it looks like a combo of postcard, action photo and a card! Exhibitman's website is really good take a look!

Also if you do "search" option at the top of the page...and type in exhibit cards, you can see great past threads regarding these fabulous cards!

Ricky Y

Here you go, Ricky:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...ow%20stock.jpg

I finally got one...

Yessss!!! Way ta go Adam! :D

Ricky Y

I think the Exhibits of the '20's and into the '30's present the best images of the players of the time, and some of them are very scarce to downright rare. Key major league rookies include not only Gehrig, but Al Simmons, Jim Bottomley, Foxx, Grove, Klein, Hack Wilson, Bill Terry and others. Good luck finding the '23-24 Babe Ruth at any cost! And I think all the '31-32 Ruths from the actors set (stated in the Standard Catalog to be the rarest Exhibit Ruth--I've got the PSA Ex 5) belong to members of this board. In addition, the '26-29 Postcard Back portrait card of Gehrig captures his character even better than the '34 Goudey! To me, considering the quality of their photographic reproduction, they are the high end cards of the period.

Highest regards,

Larry

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...20portrait.jpg

My favorite Ruth:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...ize/Ruth_2.jpg

I couldn't agree more. If there are two better objects that capture Gehrig and Ruth I'm unaware of them.

Particularly like the Gehrig one as he's laughing. Seems today many of the depictions of him are always dour and humorless. A real drag to be around. I doubt that very much. Yes he was apparently painfully (painfully) shy and particularly when paired with Ruth was more than happy to play second banana (who wouldn't in Ruth's footsteps?). Gehrig reminds me a lot like Mets current first baseman Lucas Duda. Shy and awkward around a spotlight but probably a great guy. Not everyone is cut out for the spotlight and mike in their face.

Agree...
 

I totally agree with Larry and others. 1920's Exhibits are rare, have great pictures, and undervalued, imo. They are possibly the most mind boggling undervalued cards in all the hobby - I just don't get it. Oh, well, I pick up nice quality HOFers occasionally and like the prices relative to the more popular cards of the era.