Complete graded Mayo set - finally made the goal !!

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Posted By: David Seaborn

Well,

It took about eight years but I wanted to share with the board that I finally completed a grade Mayo Cut Plug set. Sometimes it's hard for a set collector because it takes so darn long for a goal to be reached, especially with a tough set like the Mayos. Thanks you to the board members for helping this come true.

It's a nice set (only three cards are graded below VG). FYI- toughest five cards were (in no particular order) Corcoran, Ewing (Cincinnati), Dahlen, Ward (2B), and Pfeffer (retired). This was a darn tough set! I know there have been several Mayos up for sale lately but that's basically been the Mayo collectors selling there lower dupes because of the near set that was broken up in the last Mastro auction. Not many out there are tougher to complete and yet you still have a realistic chance. I encourage those thinking about a new set to take a look at the Mayos. They are rare, have a unique design, cover an important time period for baseball cards, have several HOFers, and look darn nice. Thanks and I can't believe it's finally done!

The entire set can be viewed at the following link or by going to www.photobucket.com and typing in the keyword oldoriole.

http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/oldoriole/

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Posted By: Donald Johnson

David,

Congratulations on completing an extremely difficult undertaking!

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Posted By: jay behrens

Congrats on finishing one of my favorite sets. Are you going to go for the football players now?

Jay

I like to sit outside, drink beer and yell at people. If I did this at home, I would be arrested. So, I go to baseball games and fit right in.

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Posted By: Judge Dred (Fred)

Wow!!! Nice set and tough to find in decent shape. That N300 set is one of the nicer sets from the 19th century. Congratulations, I couldn't imagine what it must have felt like to have that last card in your hand.

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Posted By: peter ullman

nice set...amazing! the only mayo i have in my type collection turned out to be a counterfeit...i bought it at a show in the 80's for $30. lave cross by the way. great accomplishment!

pete in mn

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Posted By: ockday

It's no easy feat finishing this set, especially in nice condition and graded too!
Grading these are tough as unfortunately many Mayo's have been retouched with black markers and ao are not gradeable.
Finally, thanks for your help in getting me closer to finishing my set..only 2 to go.
Alan

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Posted By: Judge Dred (Fred)

Alan, which two?

Edited to say I found which two in the BST:

Ewing Cleveland and Pfeffer retired

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Posted By: Cat

David:

Glad to see my Ward 2B from the REA auction went to such a worthy cause. Congratulations!!! It is one of my favorites sets, even though I just have one card (Ward Retired).

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Posted By: David Seaborn

Thanks everybody.

Cat - Yep, that Ward (2B) was the last one I needed. I still remember missing it last summer. So glad you put it back up for sale. I had one previously, but it was an absolute beater (although from the old Richard Egan collection).

Alan - I keep looking at the SGC set registry page for the Mayos. It won't be long for you, especially since we won't be bidding against each other anymore! Thanks again for your help on the set.

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Posted By: Kevin Cummings

Congratulations! Small set; big challenge. I've always liked the images of Tommy McCarthy and Mike Griffin in this issue.

I think all us Old Judge collectors will probably have liked it a lot better when you were bidding against Alan for Mayos!

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Posted By: warshawlaw

you're a better man than I am, Gunga Din; I don't even have the fortitude to complete my 1971 Topps set.

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Posted By: Bruce Babcock

Congratulations, David. I've been stuck on 46 (of 48) for quite a while, and most of mine aren't graded.

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Posted By: ockday

Bruce..which 2 are you missing?
Alan

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Posted By: Bruce Babcock

I'm still missing Brouthers (Balt.) & Pfeffer (2nd B.). I've seen and bid on both a time or two, but came up short.

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Posted By: Keith O'Leary

David, congratulations on an achievement I will only dream about. You must be very proud of yourself!

 

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Posted By: Joe_G.

I 2nd Kevin's comments . . .

Great accomplishment, that certainly took a great investment in time & money.

Does this mean your efforts will now be focused to other issues such as Baltimore OJs?

CONGRATS & Best Regards,
Joe Gonsowski

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Posted By: Anonymous

I have a pfeffer card..could prolly live without it..will check to see which one it is..

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Posted By: David Seaborn

Joe-

I'm still finishing up a few other sets, and probably will be for quite some time since I only go after 19th century sets. I'm definitely working on the Baltimore OJs, unfortunately so are several other people. I can tell you that more than a few times I've been outbid at the end of an auction and muttered "That darn Dan McKee"!

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Posted By: joe brennan

Great set and congrads on completing it. 8 years is a long time but well worth it. BTW, the Anson card is sweet. I hope to complete the T206 set in less than 10 years. 123 cards in 1 year, so 8 years sounds like a good number. Congrads again. Joe

A scared man can't gamble and a jealous man can't work.

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Posted By: Mark

Fantastic set, David!