1960 Fleer Set

[theshleps]

Finally finished all possible in 1960 fleer set (all PSA slabbed- for what it is worth) with the Baker below. Still need Melillo, the Sisler/Traynor signed by both and the Cobb/Wheat/Baker signed by at least 2 of them. Willing to overpay1960 Fleer #41 Baker PSA.jpg

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Ouch.

[carlsonjok]

Originally Posted by theshleps

Finally finished all possible in 1960 fleer set (all PSA slabbed- for what it is worth) with the Baker below. Still need Melillo, the Sisler/Traynor signed by both and the Cobb/Wheat/Baker signed by at least 2 of them. Willing to overpayAttachment 613356

Congratulations! I was watching all of those 1960 Fleers last week. I have mainly been focusing on 1961 (have 72 of 96 possible) and 1963 (65 of 66) I only had 16 out of 43 possible for 1960, but there were so many cards in those auctions that I have never seen before and will probably never see again, I had to make a run at a few. I was focusing on Paul Waner and Pie Traynor and managed to only get the Traynor. It's a bit ugly with some staining and the signature in red ink, but it isn't like they are all that many floating around, so I am pretty happy to have won it.

I have to ask how you got yours so quickly? Mine just left the authentication process yesterday.

[theshleps]

Originally Posted by carlsonjok

Congratulations! I was watching all of those 1960 Fleers last week. I have mainly been focusing on 1961 (have 72 of 96 possible) and 1963 (65 of 66) I only had 16 out of 43 possible for 1960, but there were so many cards in those auctions that I have never seen before and will probably never see again, I had to make a run at a few. I was focusing on Paul Waner and Pie Traynor and managed to only get the Traynor. It's a bit ugly with some staining and the signature in red ink, but it isn't like they are all that many floating around, so I am pretty happy to have won it.

I have to ask how you got yours so quickly? Mine just left the authentication process yesterday.

Not sure, I live in Hawaii. Some things take a month.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by theshleps

Finally finished all possible in 1960 fleer set (all PSA slabbed- for what it is worth) with the Baker below. Still need Melillo, the Sisler/Traynor signed by both and the Cobb/Wheat/Baker signed by at least 2 of them. Willing to overpay

What an accomplishment, congratulations! Are those cards you're looking for considered near-impossible enough to be outside the realm of possibility?

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

With all due respect, I don't understand how this card made it into a slab unless it was some sort of internal paperwork snafu at PSA. If it wasn't, and it truly passed someone's muster at some point, I'd be incredibly shocked.

This card strongly reminds of a bunch of awful "signed" Fleer & Golden Press cards that hit eBay 20-25 years ago. All with that thick, flat calligraphy fountain pen nib. I'd share examples if I had saved any, but they were all so terrible that I didn't deem it necessary to retain scans. But frankly, even without being reminded of something else, my opinion would remain unchanged.

I hate to be the person to rain on the parade, so my apologies. And of course, my opinion only.

[theshleps]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

With all due respect, I don't understand how this card made it into a slab unless it was some sort of internal paperwork snafu at PSA. If it wasn't, and it truly passed someone's muster at some point, I'd be incredibly shocked.

This card strongly reminds of a bunch of awful "signed" Fleer & Diamond Press cards that hit eBay 20-25 years ago. All with that thick, flat calligraphy fountain pen nib. I'd share examples if I had saved any, but they were all so terrible that I didn't deem it necessary to retain scans. But frankly, even without being reminded of something else, my opinion would remain unchanged.

I hate to be the person to rain on the parade, so my apologies. And of course, my opinion only.

I was definitely hesitant on this one. I compared it with exemplers and I was inconclusive. With an older PSA sticker I'm not sure who would have approved it. I actually have 2 post stroke Bakers signed of this card and will probably keep one. I wanted the whole set to be PSA. PSA wont slab post stroke Bakers. If a better comes along I will probably try to replace it but I do think there is a decent possibility it is ok but definitely not sure

[theshleps]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

What an accomplishment, congratulations! Are those cards you're looking for considered near-impossible enough to be outside the realm of possibility?

Ive only seen Melillo once but he did have a year or two. Same with the Sisler Traynor. Never seen the Cobb/Baker/Wheat signed by all. I have one signed by Wheat and a post stroke Baker. Just always loved those sets.

[theshleps]

Opinion?
1960 Fleer #41 Baker JSA.jpg

[theshleps]

and how bout this. Opinions greatly appreciated
1960 Fleer #41 Baker JSA (2).jpg

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I have exponentially more confidence in both of those. Is there a reason the bottom one isn't in a slab? It appears like a casebook pre-stroke Baker to me, signed with all the confidence in the world. I'd love to know what we're not being told!

What we have to also keep in mind is the extremely narrow window wherein Baker could have signed this card with a healthy hand.