December 2011 Pickups

[Bosox Blair]

This is one I've wanted for quite awhile but never found in the right grade for the right price...until now! The legendary "Cyclone" Taylor:

[familytoad]

Great looking card, Blair... Can you show the back?
I've coveted the Cyclone card for a long time too...maybe someday

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by familytoad

Great looking card, Blair... Can you show the back?
I've coveted the Cyclone card for a long time too...maybe someday

Hi Brian,

Thanks for the reply! Ask and you shall receive...

[familytoad]

Blair,
I shouldn't have asked...now I want one even more
I think it was 9 years ago now, but I had my hands on one raw C55 Taylor when I was in Vancouver BC, at the "Big One", a small card show that has mostly hockey. That one looked worn but decent enough, just the price was a complete sticker shock. Seems Fred Taylor is an icon in BC, so the demand is high there. I was tempted to try a lower offer, but even 50% off would have me on Ramen noodles for weeks after leaving.
Every now and then I will look for another online...None have had that "je ne sais quoi" combination of eye appeal and fair pricing.
Congrats on a beauty!

[Bosox Blair]

Hi Brian,

I had the same experience at a couple shows - sticker shock is a good term!

The Cyclone card is definitely one of the top few in C-55/-56. (Of course in C-55 nothing touches the Vezina rookie!)

I'd say in about 10 years of looking (semi-seriously) this was the first offering that made me want to jump on it at the price.

I wish you luck in finding one too!

Cheers,
Blair

[mantleman]

Awesome Card!!!

Wish there were more C56 Cyclone Taylors out there for sale as well....those are a real beauty too.