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J LevineHave had some great luck over the years but I know that several buys stand out in the last few years. I am on a limited income (teacher in California) so I tend to hunt cards and deals and always keep my ear out. Many of you have heard the story about this past year...bought a '41 Playball set in vg+ condition for $300 because a dealer was too busy talking to friends to help an old man. I bought two N-300s (Anson and Robinson) for $400 (Anson fair, Robinson poor) from someone who posted on the net54 board (just lucky and quick on that one). I also bought this year a partial set of '61 Nu-card scoops at a local show for $20...only missing 6 commons. Most cards were ex+.
A few other notable purchases in the last couple of years...
Sports Illustrated #1 with cards inside in great condition from a garage sale for $20.
5 N-172 Old Judges for $50...all fairly nice with one small pinhole in the top right corner of each...sold them this past year for around $150 each!
A T-205 Wallace no cap for $30 last year at a local show...one of Adam W. and my favorite dealers was offered the card and the dealer turned to me and told the guy I would be interested!!
A t-205 blank back in ex+ from above dealer for less than $100.
About 7 years ago, my obsession with T-205s began because I found a Matty for less than $30...within in three weeks at three seperate shows, I picked up the Speaker, Johnson, and two other Mattys...total for all was less than $200. Granted...not mint but no paper loss or writing on any and everything is completely readable and presentable.
-Joshua