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Summer & Autumn 2013 Pickup Thread

a couple more big sluggers via trade.

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps1f8625f2.jpg

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Originally Posted by t206blogcom (Post 1145337)

Nice Thomas!

thx jason love the '90 score when i was younger...ben mcdonald, big hurt, mo vaughn, justice, juan gone, kevin maas etc etc.

chad does it drive you nuts that all three Miggy sigs are different? i know i just went back and forth on those pics like 5 times trying to figure that one out.

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Originally Posted by JBird (Post 1145719)

chad does it drive you nuts that all three Miggy sigs are different? i know i just went back and forth on those pics like 5 times trying to figure that one out.

part of the fun (frustration) in collecting autos :). i know the topps was an IP last year. the other 2 was earlier in his career, he doesn't give those full sigs anymore. actually even tho sgc authenticated the card i'm unsure of the chrome, will see what psa/dna says.

Zimmermann & Harper

I am glad I got a second chance to get this, forgot to bid the first but jumped on it when it was back up

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps57ff17c2.jpg

not a 10 here, but i love the "Rated Rookie" stuff.

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps309cc563.jpg

have picked up 15 of these the last couple weeks. just needed bagwell and jefferies in this batch but i have a soft spot for late 80s early 90s topps.

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps1c1d18a5.jpg
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...psaae1f8c1.jpg
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps7f5583c5.jpg http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps7d38e1fe.jpg

Just picked up my third toughest Mauer card for my 2002 rookie master set, took a long time, but finally got it

jason, i'm guessing strasburg and harper don't even sign? would love to get them on their topps all-rookies cards.

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Originally Posted by chaddurbin (Post 1164060)

jason, i'm guessing strasburg and harper don't even sign? would love to get them on their topps all-rookies cards.

Not much at all, especially during the season. I've been told by multiple people that spring training is your best bet for Harper and that Strasburg hates to sign or interact with fans.

I got Lombo to sign at the Season Plan Holder's appreciation day. Harper, Strasburg, Desmond, Ryan Zimmerman, Werth and Suzuki paraded themselves around the field as if it were a privilege to see them in the flesh. My theory is that the Nationals sell their autographed balls (except Harper) in the Team Stores for big bucks (or at least try to), so they might have asked them not to sign autographs. The SPH flyer actually noted 'no autographs'.

The rest of the players took the time to shake your hand, talk with you, smile for a few pictures and some signed a few autos. In addition to Lombo's auto on the card, I got Anthony Rendon, Taylor Jordan, Wilson Ramos and Gio Gonzales signed balls. Those guys were the best with the fans and all really nice guys. Denard Span, Adam LaRoche, Jordan Zimmermann and Davey Johnson also signed autos, but I wasn't able to get theirs.

Harper and Strasburg have signed a ton of cards and balls, all of which can easily be found on eBay and other auction sites. It can't compare to getting them in person, but you can still get them if you're willing to pony up the cash. Harper's autos are still hot while Strasburg's have cooled quite a bit.

jason, what happened to your team? i'm disappointed that wash has not put up more of a fight than this...seems like they've accepted being mediocre this year, what happened to the #natitude?

as for me lots of signed cards but i've only scanned these. being a dodgers fan super excited for the '91 ud pedro.

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Originally Posted by chaddurbin (Post 1169519)

Hi Chad,
Beautiful auto's! Are those TTM or in-person?

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Originally Posted by chaddurbin (Post 1169519)

jason, what happened to your team? i'm disappointed that wash has not put up more of a fight than this...seems like they've accepted being mediocre this year, what happened to the #natitude?

Good question! It's been a disappointing season for sure. We've endured several key injuries, haven't given our pitchers the necessary run support, our mid-inning relief has been terrible and our bullpen's lack of lefties hasn't helped. Could also be pressure from too much anticipation, especially since it's a pretty young team. I've been pleased with our 3 key pitchers and on some days our bats come alive. But nothing seems to be in sync this year. It started well w/ Harper hitting .435, then he got hurt, started running into walls, and it all fell apart from there. It's unfortunate because there's a ton of talent on the team.

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Originally Posted by 7nohitter (Post 1169557)

Hi Chad,
Beautiful auto's! Are those TTM or in-person?

andrew--the alomar was an ebay pickup, while the other 3 were supposedly ip.

Cool...the Pedro and Thomas look spot-on...

i try to be very careful who i buy from, or asking for opinions from more knowledgeable folks...and even then i'd make sure the seller gives me a guarantee (i'm probably a pain to sell/deal with :o)

have a little time so another scan of cards i haven't got to...more rookies, rated rookies, and topps all-rookies.

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Originally Posted by chaddurbin (Post 1169905)

i try to be very careful who i buy from, or asking for opinions from more knowledgeable folks

From what I've seen, all of your you've purchased that aren't slabbed etc., are all very good. Good researching :)

Some more August...

Got to meet Jordan Zimmermann and Ian Desmond today and got an auto ball from each.

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/u...Zimmermann.jpg

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/u...an-Desmond.jpg

Earlier this summer I also got Anthony Rendon, Steve Lombardozzi, Wilson Ramos, Gio Gonzalez and Tayler Jordan's autos on balls:

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/u...3/09/Autos.jpg

a couple to add to my Ripken collection

Jason - helluva Harper run - I assume are you putting together a master set?

I just picked this up recently - I saw this guy pitch a few times and have never seen so many bad swings. Unfortunately the case is scratched to hell.

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Originally Posted by brob28 (Post 1179285)

Jason - helluva Harper run - I assume are you putting together a master set?

Thanks. Not really putting together a master set. He's my favorite current player and I get to watch him play quite often as a season ticket holder, so I pick up any PSA 10s I can find just for fun. I've picked up a few non-graded cards here and there, but not really going for any set. Just having some fun.

Well, I was fortunate enough to meet Trout's uncle last night at Target Field, so got quite a few cards signed, here's two of them and a ball.

Signed about 10 for me, so I believe my total of Trout signed IP cards is around 50 now.

Just picked up the card on the right with the print offset. I collect weird print errors, with this type being my favorite.
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/...ps378f9d79.jpg

Haven't had many modern pickups in a while. Considering this years re-peat fantasy championship, I figured it was time to get back to picking up rookies of my players.. yes, even backups, and rarely used emergency 3B's like Young...

Tribe fever in full swing...Wanted the Kipnis for a while now...:D Pretty happy to add the signed Swisher rookie too, even though it's mislabeled...

Just bought this awesome 1991 Topps Desert Shield print error from COMC.

Got this 1989 Fleer Bill Ripken White Scribble Saw Cut from a fellow board member. Thanks Jon!!!