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Archive 06-15-2007 01:14 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Let's stop bitching and moaning about prices. Let's go the reverse direction, what's still a good buy...it could be a set or a single card. As far as I'm concerned T-205 cards in raw near mint condition.<br /><br />Peter

Archive 06-15-2007 01:15 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>Josh Adams</b><p>It all depends on your definition of what constitutes a "good buy."

Archive 06-15-2007 01:27 PM

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>Peter- i would personally stay away from "T205's raw in near mint condition"...as there is a very good chance they might be trimmed...be careful.

Archive 06-15-2007 01:57 PM

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Posted By: <b>JimB</b><p>If I told you, I'd have to kill you. <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14>

Archive 06-15-2007 02:18 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>Jimmy Piccuito</b><p>ending prices have been low, T202 cards the past year have increased - you may see the same type of increase with the T201s - small set easy to complete. There was a lot of interest in the past. I always liked them; my first one was a PSA 6 Nap Najoie.<br />

Archive 06-15-2007 02:25 PM

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Posted By: <b>JK</b><p>This was a real good buy <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br /><img src="http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/jkrasner2/untitled.jpg">

Archive 06-15-2007 02:39 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>Jim Dale</b><p>I think we got a good buy on this one<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1181853546.JPG">

Archive 06-15-2007 02:53 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>joe brennan</b><p>14 card lot for $62.00 = $4.40 a card. I'd say that's a pretty good bargain.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1181854413.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1181854425.JPG"> <br><br>In Rememberance of James W. Brennan Sr. 1924-1982. Dad, thanks for everything you did for me.

Archive 06-15-2007 03:22 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dylan</b><p>If by your question your asking what sets are priced too low for their relative scarcity then I'd say a set like T213. But then you can use the arguement of supply and demand(there not in demand) and say there priced just right. All depends on how you look at things. I do think ramlys well continue to move up in price. Not only are they somewhat rare but they are very popular as well, the winning combo. I was saying that about obaks and Ecards several months back and they have done nothing but move up and up.

Archive 06-15-2007 03:23 PM

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Posted By: <b>Chris Counts</b><p>While exhibit prices are creeping upwards, they're still the best bargain around. Also, 1939 and 1940 Play Balls are as cheap as many Bowmans and early Topps ...

Archive 06-15-2007 05:49 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>Gilbert Maines</b><p>Any card with a genuine population of 20 or less.

Archive 06-15-2007 06:00 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>Like Josh mentioned earlier, it depends on your definition of a "good buy". For me, getting an authentic vintage card in any condition of a Jewish player in the $5 bargin bin makes me happy as can be. For others, maybe getting that PSA 9 card for only $35K in an major auction is a good buy.<br /><br />Alan

Archive 06-15-2007 06:57 PM

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Posted By: <b>Frank Evanov</b><p>High grade Mickey Mantle cards are traditionally "good buys." <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br><br>Frank

Archive 06-15-2007 07:51 PM

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Posted By: <b>calleocho</b><p>PSA 8 Wagner T-206

Archive 06-16-2007 06:44 AM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>I also think Diamond Stars are exceptionally good buys.

Archive 06-16-2007 07:02 AM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>Jimmy Piccuito</b><p>Diamond Stars are great; I buy and sell them all the time, very colorful and affordable<br /><br />Jimmy<br />

Archive 06-16-2007 09:05 AM

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Posted By: <b>Mark L</b><p>I haven't been following the prices very closely but it seems to me that the issues from the 20's are still doable. The W573's, the W502's, maybe the W575's have not jumped lately.

Archive 06-16-2007 09:15 AM

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Posted By: <b>Mark L</b><p>Also, in light of the other thread, I now rate psa 5 T206 as a Buy.

Archive 06-16-2007 10:05 AM

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Posted By: <b>jay wolt</b><p>Not sure I understand the initial question on this thread.<br /><br />I buy & sell cards all the times, so in essence any card I<br />flip at a profit is a good buy. Be it a '77 Niekro, T200<br />A's or '33 Manush. 3 of the cards that I did sell this week.<br />Many here on N54 flip cards when they upgrade, need $$$ or<br />change gears and few do it at a loss.<br /><br />So if the question is what cards are affordable and have a <br />chance to improve?, I would say mid grade Pre WW II that presents<br />well w/ vibrant color & centering, be it Goudeys, T206's, Diamond Stars<br />and the like.

Archive 06-16-2007 10:39 AM

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Posted By: <b>Peter Spaeth</b><p>1956 Topps FB commons in PSA 4 or raw in EX/MT are a fantastic buy in my opinion. <br /><br />Also odd numbered Sport Kings with mild to moderate staining, but only if you purchase them in the western half of the United States.<br /><br />Also any copy of pre-2000 Beckett magazines because Beckett might go out of business some day and therefore demand will go way up.<br />

Archive 06-16-2007 10:58 AM

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>I love it, Beckett's which is the price guide for the shiny new stuff will be worth more when they are out of business. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Peter

Archive 06-16-2007 11:39 AM

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Posted By: <b>Marc S.</b><p>Hey Peter S., are you related to Peter C. at all...?

Archive 06-16-2007 11:53 AM

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Posted By: <b>Peter Spaeth</b><p>Well, in more civil times lawyers in court used to refer to each other as "my brother" or "my sister."

Archive 06-25-2007 01:53 PM

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>There's this SF law firm that insurance companies like to use. The firm is called Low, Ball, and Lynch...how appropriate. Plaintiff attorneys hate them...and joke about their firm name all the time. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Peter

Archive 06-25-2007 02:04 PM

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>These pretzels are making me thirsty.

Archive 06-25-2007 02:11 PM

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Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p>More modern odd ball sets with rookies or pre-rookies of stars are often good deals and, if not overproduced, will always retain some demand. Some real cheap but interesting sets include the 1980s-90s team Police sets which include many Pre-Rookie cards of folks like Pedro Martinez. The 1970s Kelloggs issues include scarce and attractive rookie cards of Eddie Murray and Dennis Eckersley. You don't see the Murray often.<br /><br />Consider modern certified autograph inserts cards from the past years of Hall of Famers. You can find many good deals on no longer 'hot' issues, and the cards will always have value as they are autographed and certified. Whatever happens to insert cards in the future, a certified Brooks Robinson autograph will always be a certified Brooks Robinson autograph. Also, if autograph authenticity and authentication companies is a bigger issue in the future, these cards will do even better as the players were under contract with the card maker to sign the cards. Note that I premise this on that you are hunting for bargains on past issues, not overbidding on the latest insert. Also, I'm talking specifically about cards signed directly onto by the player-- not cut signature cards or 'band aid' sticker cards. I'm not saying one cannot buy a signed clipped off corner of check insert card. I'm just saying that when a small piece of a check is priced 20x higher than the whole check of the player, it would seem obvious to even the non-collector on the street that the whole check is the wiser purchase. It's only with the insert card collectors that tearing off a corner of check, and throwing the rest away, increases the value of the check x20. And unlike a game used jersey, from which you can get hundreds of cloth swatches to make hundreds of baseball swatch cards, there is usually only one player autograph per check. If Upper Deck leaves the single signature check whole or cuts it into 30 pieces, they can still produce only one autograph card from it. This illustrates that Upper Deck doesn't actually have to cut apart a check to make a card.

Archive 06-25-2007 03:11 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Peter- is that law firm associated in any way with the accounting firm of Dewey, Cheathem, and Howe?

Archive 06-25-2007 03:53 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>Pcelli60</b><p>I guess whatever you like and can afford..Are you looking at pre-war cards as investment choices? Or are you dumb like me and love that era so much that in some way you feel that you can own a little piece of it?

Archive 06-25-2007 07:22 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>Brian</b><p>I like applesauce

Archive 06-25-2007 07:28 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>Rob Dewolf</b><p>Today I got what I consider a good buy on Kroger frozen salmon filets: buy one bag ($9.99), get one free.

Archive 06-25-2007 07:36 PM

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Barry,<br /><br />Your the Seinfeld fanatic, I don't recall any episodes involving the legal profession, do you remember any.<br /><br />Peter

Archive 06-25-2007 07:39 PM

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Posted By: <b>Rob Dewolf</b><p>Ever hear of Jackie Chiles?

Archive 06-25-2007 07:45 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Yeah I remember that episode. I remember he wanted Kramer to file a lawsuit...I can't remember the type of lawsuit.<br /><br />Peter

Archive 06-25-2007 07:48 PM

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Oh there were many Jackie Chiles' (a sendup of Johnnie Cochran) lawsuits (most famous was when Kramer was burned from hot coffee; instead of settling for millions he agreed to be the Marlboro Man in a billboard in Times Square, causing Jackie to utter his infamous line, "Another of my many humiliations!"). Chiles was played by Greg Morris's son (he of Mission Impossible TV fame).

Archive 06-25-2007 07:50 PM

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Posted By: <b>Rob Dewolf</b><p>I think there are seven episodes that feature or mention Mr. Chiles. And of course he played a prominent role in the not-so-grand finale.

Archive 06-25-2007 09:04 PM

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Posted By: <b>Anonymous</b><p>I thought he settled for all the coffee he could drink?<br /><br />Steve

Archive 06-25-2007 09:06 PM

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>I stand corrected. The lawsuit for damages due to Kramer's face looking like a catcher's glove due to being in a room filled with smokers was settled with the Marlboro Man billboard placement.

Archive 06-25-2007 11:24 PM

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Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>Why couldn't NBC come up with a better finale ?

Archive 06-26-2007 05:18 AM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>Mark L</b><p>I understand that Larry David himself authored the last episode.

Archive 06-26-2007 05:21 AM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>David did come back to write the last episode. I thought it was pretty funny, although it was not well received.<br /><br />Peter, I can't answer "your" question until you spell "you're" correctly. Thank you.

Archive 06-28-2007 01:57 PM

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Barry,<br /><br />Where are you today...don't tell me...you're correcting a students grammar. This time I used "you're" correctly, so keep up the lessons. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Peter

Archive 06-28-2007 02:06 PM

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Prizner</b><p>student's grammar

Archive 06-28-2007 02:08 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Where's Barry when you need him...if we continue posting on this board. Our grammar will improve by leaps and bounds.<br /><br />Peter

Archive 06-28-2007 02:20 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>Brian</b><p>Yes, our grammar. Will improve. By leaps and bounds. If Barry continues. To post. On this board.

Archive 06-28-2007 02:27 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Brian,<br /><br />That's cute, I enjoy being a member of Net54, I learn something new every day. By now you may have guessed, my grammar wasn't very good in high school, so I'm not joking about learning a lot from Barry. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Peter

Archive 06-28-2007 03:03 PM

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I'm here, but I have an auction that closes tomorrow. Grammar and spelling will just have to take a back seat for now.

Archive 06-28-2007 03:18 PM

At Today's Prices What's a Good Buy
 
Posted By: <b>Brian</b><p>&lt;&lt;my grammar wasn't very good in high school&gt;&gt;<br /><br />Seriously?

Archive 06-28-2007 03:27 PM

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Seriously...now if you are wondering how I became an attorney...all I have to say is it's a good thing that most of the important tests I needed to past were multiple choice. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Peter

Archive 06-28-2007 03:28 PM

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Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p>You can buy a lot of quality original old baseball news service photos at good prices. This includes of early 1900s stars like Home Run Baker, Grover Alexander and Tris Speaker.<br /><br />Good looking original 1940s-70s sports advertising signs can often be purchased at good prices. These are generally limited in population and will always have demand due to their display value. I once had a 1980s cardboard ad sign for "Pete!" brand chocolate milk, the Pete being Pete Rose. I was surprised to find out how many Pete Rose collectors wanted that sign and it sold for well over $100.


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