JULY Pickups

[ATP]

I will start this month off with a great piece I got in this week. Not baseball, but a must for most autograph collectors. Neat, vintage NASA photo inscribed and signed by Neil Armstrong. I love the classic look of the ballpoint auto on the photo, representing the beginning of the NASA space program. Also, nice that the inscription "Apollo 11" was added...And there is bound to be a "James" out there who will need it -)

[David Atkatz]

Nice. Has it arrived from Sweden? (And are you an ATP?)

[ATP]

Yes, it arrived from Sweden quite fast actually. The seller was very prompt and courteous.

[Big Six]

Perhaps the most boring autograph of a Hall of Famer...and in black no less. Ugh...

[thenavarro]

This piece should be here this week. Fantastic image of a 30 year old LBJ during his first term as a US Representative for the Great State of Texas. Beautiful early signature as well. I paid more for this then a typical signed LBJ photo sells for, but due to the uniqueness of the piece, I thought it was worth it. One thing I've FINALLY learned over the years, is not to always get the cheapest example, as often a more expensive example provides better overall value. This will be cracked out of it's frame as soon as it arrives as you can see the frame and mat job have had better days.

[mschwade]

So a couple of months ago, my wife and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. My wife learned that the fifth anniversary is the anniversary of wood, so naturally, she had Louisville Slugger make me a bat to commemorate the day. On it, she inscribed "Happy 5th Anniversary! - Matthew and Jennifer - April 26, 2013 - You're My Inspiration".. The Last part because our first dance was "You're the Inspiration" by Chicago.

Last night, Chicago played at my hometown's local fireworks show and I wrote an email on Wednesday to the radio station that M.C.'s the event and their promotions director called me on Tuesday. She explained they didn't have the ability for a meet-and-greet or backstage passes, but said they would try their darndest to get the bat back stage. I waited about an hour afterwards and the M.C. came back with my bat, signed by four of the original six members that are still with Chicago

[dgo71]

Originally Posted by Big Six

Perhaps the most boring autograph of a Hall of Famer...and in black no less. Ugh...

Did you print this out yourself or is Blyleven offering these through his site? I love the Perez/Steele cards, I really wish someone would pick up the torch and continue the series so I can finally have some guys in an affordable price range that I can add!

[jgmp123]

Waiting on these from Mr. Stinson.

Ban Johnson letter from 1915
Jim Bottomley cut

[jgmp123]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Matt, you realize that your wife is going to use that bat on you when you get out of line...the modern day version of the rolling pin. Very sweet pickup.

James, nice pickups as well. What's your HOF number up to now?

Sitting right at 200....not sure where I go from here...

[gashouse34]

Nothing we all haven't seen before but it was $5 at a garage sale so thought i'd show it off

[jimjim]

Originally Posted by gashousegang_1

Nothing we all haven't seen before but it was $5 at a garage sale so thought i'd show it off

Very nice. You can't buy an unsigned ball for that cheap!

[CharleyBrown]

Originally Posted by gashousegang_1

Nothing we all haven't seen before but it was $5 at a garage sale so thought i'd show it off

Very nice!

My 4-year old son told me yesterday that he wanted another baseball with a player's name on it for his dresser.

So I asked him what player's name he wanted on the ball.

His answer?

"Mickey Mantle, Daddy"

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Waited patiently for a nice Yaz, paid off with this beauty which I got for an absolute steal

[mighty bombjack]

That Yaz is striking! Great pickup.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by mighty bombjack

That Yaz is striking! Great pickup.

Thank you, glad I was finally able to add on, especially one that looks this nice

[packs]

Not sports, but I won this General William Tecumseh Sherman signed CDV. It's not in the best shape but man, I'm excited to own a piece of American History like this.

[Scott Garner]

Sweet pickup, Packs!

[jgmp123]

Just picked up this gem from Mr. Stinson.... AJ Reach signed document. Here's to hoping he lands in Cooperstown soon!!

[bender07]

Met American Picker Mike Wolfe today. Couldn't have been a nicer guy!

[GrayGhost]

I'd love to meet Mike and Frank. Love teh show. And of course Danielle too.

[ruth-gehrig]

They picked at my dads about 2 weeks ago. Will probably air in the fall.

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by ruth-gehrig

They picked at my dads about 2 weeks ago. Will probably air in the fall.

Are you able to give details how set up the show is?