Long Time Lurker. First time poster. Crazy to gamble on this Gehrig?
 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141587761804...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The bottom two corners are pretty rough, but the centering is decent and the color looks beautiful. Have at it. I have thick skin so appreciate any/all feedback. It will end up in an SGC slab asap.

Also, any thoughts on PWCC as a seller would be greatly appreciated too. They seem fantastic -- quite the opposite of battlefield...

Wow. First post and you already touched two of the hottest button issues on the board. This should be good.

I'm not a big fan of the 33 Gehrig, much preferring the 34s, but you would not be able to get a good 34 for $1150

I have had great success with this seller - making a purchase just last weekend. I have found that I can usually get a good deal when the seller uses auction vs BIN and it has been true for me through this particular seller.

Good Luck!

Get the '34 yellow background if you're targeting a Gehrig Goudey. IMHO, '34 Gehrig is one of the most gorgeous and stunningly amazing cards ever produced. Right behind my all time favorite '53 BC Reese


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But, in regards to your post, PWCC is a great seller, but, the items they sell tend to go a little above market value (depending on the item), but you will never have any issues dealing with the or Probstein.

Brent Niederman


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I think you paid what it's worth if graded a 2 to 4. However now you have to hope it's not trimmed or otherwise tampered with. I would have bought a slabbed one for about the same price.

Nice card for sure. Comparing it to a 4, I think you're looking at a 3 or 3.5. Bottom line is if you are happy, then that's all that really matters. Congrats on a great card!

Oh, and welcome to the board!

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The 34 Goudey yellow background is my favorite Gehrig. The write up on the back is ironic as well.

Enjoy your card. It is always a thrill to pick up a Gehrig card! :)

This one has a happy ending, gang. Now the 55 Mays that I attempted a crossover on is a story for another time/forum.

Also, to clarify, this purchase wasn't for profit ("gamble" was the wrong term in the title). We lost an aunt to ALS many years ago, so this card has a special place in our hearts and goes into the permanent collection.

Thanks everyone for your views on this. And, clearly, a lot of folks love the 34 yellow background. Maybe someday...

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Nice card sir. It looks really great in the SGC slab. Congrats on the pickup!!!!

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Great card, Jason. Looks even better graded! Gehrig was a true hero.

+1. Nice card.

Welcome to Net54

Duane

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Nice pickup, welcome to the board.

Z

Nice card, congrats! You probably saved a few hundred bucks by taking a chance and buying it raw. Nicely done.

Beautiful card! Congrats my friend!

I've always been a fan of that card myself, and prefer it to the yellow 34. Personally I think it's a better looking card. Not trying to start a debate but I'm curious as to why everyone else seems to prefer the 34.

That is a great pickup!! Nice card. I love the way the SGC Slabs make a card POP!