Show your RAW cards

[Vintagevault13]

It seems like more and more threads/discussions are centered around TPG grades (BTW, I don't mind this - everyone has their own focus and interests). I just happen to LOVE raw cards. My sets are in binders while my player sets are in sleeves/top loaders. I love to have the ability to touch and hold a card. I look forward to replies from fellow raw card collectors and see your favorite cards in their "natural state". I will kick things off with my Aaron RC.




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[irv]

Originally Posted by Vintagevault13

It seems like more and more threads/discussions are centered around TPG grades (BTW, I don't mind this - everyone has their own focus and interests). I just happen to LOVE raw cards. My sets are in binders while my player sets are in sleeves/top loaders. I love to have the ability to touch and hold a card. I look forward to replies from fellow raw card collectors and see your favorite cards in their "natural state". I will kick things off with my Aaron RC.

I haven't sent any of my cards in to be graded yet, but I will at some point.

I have posted some of these before, which likely have been seen more than a few times, but I'll post them again for your thread and for those that haven't seen them before?

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by irv

I haven't sent any of my cards in to be graded yet, but I will at some point.



I have posted some of these before, which likely have been seen more than a few times, but I'll post them again for your thread and for those that haven't seen them before?

Gawking at those 52's; they're beautiful. Especially that #311!

[Vintagevault13]

Nice cards Irv. I am almost at the half-way point in my low-number 1952 set. Love the '52's.


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[irv]

Originally Posted by Vintagevault13

Nice cards Irv. I am almost at the half-way point in my low-number 1952 set. Love the '52's.


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Thanks!

I have slowly being picking away with cards here and there, (mostly low numbers as well) but lately I've wandered trying to purchase other popular players cards.

There are a few I really want, like a Spahn, Ashburn and Snider, to name a few, but I haven't had much luck, due to lack of focus, funds and affordability. (Few more pics)

[ALR-bishop]

Ungraded cards are not "raw". That seems like a negative term. They are cards in their natural state, as intended, instead of entombed in plastic like some kind of mummy

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Ungraded cards are not "raw". That seems like a negative term. They are cards in their natural state, as intended, instead of entombed in plastic like some kind of mummy

Agreed Al. I actually used "natural state" at the end of my first post. I should've used that throughout the post.

[irv]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Ungraded cards are not "raw". That seems like a negative term. They are cards in their natural state, as intended, instead of entombed in plastic like some kind of mummy

I did not know that. Thought, like has been mentioned, just ungraded.

Thanks

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Gawking at those 52's; they're beautiful. Especially that #311!

Thanks.

It's unfortunate, as the Mantle has nice colors, that the lower right corner has paper loss.

There is also a bend, not a full crease on the right side of Mick's face. With those 2 things, it is unfortunately my worst conditioned card.

[jchcollins]

I don't mind the term "raw" cards, in fact it's really nice to see this. Back when I first started collecting older cards in the 1980's this was pretty much the only way they came, and back then there was no tremendous focus on ultra high-grade. Here are scans of a few of my favorites to get started. Will try to add a few more later in the day. Great topic!

[irv]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Hey you've got a '52 Mantle. That's more than most of us can say!!


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Oh, I hear you. I am very grateful/happy for sure! It's just the fact, out of all the cards I received from my Father, my Mantle had to be the worst, sadly.

Originally Posted by jchcollins

I don't mind the term "raw" cards, in fact it's really nice to see this. Back when I first started collecting older cards in the 1980's this was pretty much the only way they came, and back then there was no tremendous focus on ultra high-grade. Here are scans of a few of my favorites to get started. Will try to add a few more later in the day. Great topic!

Nice cards!

When I received my cards, 20-25 yrs ago, they were in a lidded cardboard box laid on their side with nothing protecting them from above.
They were located in a spot, where, imo, they could have very easily been damaged if someone had of set something heavy on top of them.

Needless to say, currently, they are as raw as they are ever going to get again!

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

I don't mind the term "raw" cards, in fact it's really nice to see this. Back when I first started collecting older cards in the 1980's this was pretty much the only way they came, and back then there was no tremendous focus on ultra high-grade. Here are scans of a few of my favorites to get started. Will try to add a few more later in the day. Great topic!

Nice cards. Love the 55 Bowman Mays and Feller.

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Ungraded cards are not "raw". That seems like a negative term. They are cards in their natural state, as intended, instead of entombed in plastic like some kind of mummy

Hey Al ....well stated.

I too, hate the term "raw", as applied to BB cards.

For starters, some of the cardboard gems in my collection that I can .... Feel - Caress - Smell ......



My all-time favorite BB card set......1888 GOODWIN CHAMPIONS







The Mickey Mantle cards and Willie Mays from my 1952 TOPPS master set....and, the Duke in my 1953 BOWMAN

Type 1


Type 2






1949 LEAF





My 1st card from the 2nd (scarce) series .................................................. ...................... completed this LEAF set with this card
. . .









........................ Rookie card ........................


.................................................. .................................................. Rookie cards .................................................. ..................................





1941-1942 PLAY BALL

TED Z
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[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hey Al ....well stated.



I too, hate the term "raw", as applied to BB cards.



For starters, some of the cardboard gems in my collection that I can .... Feel - Caress - Smell ......







My all-time favorite BB card set......1888 GOODWIN CHAMPIONS















The Mickey Mantle cards and Willie Mays from my 1952 TOPPS master set....and, the Duke in my 1953 BOWMAN



Type 1





Type 2













1949 LEAF











My 1st card from the 2nd (scarce) series .................................................. ...................... completed this LEAF set with this card

. . .



















........................ Rookie card ........................





.................................................. .................................................. Rookie cards .................................................. ..................................











1941-1942 PLAY BALL



TED Z

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Ted,

"Wow" is all I can say! Thanks for posting those awesome cards.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Vintagevault13

Ted,

"Wow" is all I can say! Thanks for posting those awesome cards.

X2! Nice collection!

[itjclarke]

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[irv]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

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Very nice!

[Vintagevault13]

Ian,

That is a ridiculous collection. Thanks for the pics.


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[Volod]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Ungraded cards are not "raw". That seems like a negative term. They are cards in their natural state, as intended, instead of entombed in plastic like some kind of mummy

Al, unfortunately, it seems that the profit motive assumed control of the hobby a long time ago, and probably most of those engaged in it now are more motivated by security concerns than actual love of the ephemera itself. This seems to drive terminology, so that unentombed cards are viewed with suspicion and even disdain by many. I think, if old cardboard lovers dominated the hobby, plastic coated cards would have a pejorative term slapped on them: maybe something borrowed from current popular culture - scary and horrifying - like "zombiefied cards?" Just a thought.

[jchcollins]

Hey you've got a '52 Mantle. That's more than most of us can say!!


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[Vintagevault13]

My lone Mantle, except for the one in my 1965 set.




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[LuckyLarry]

As a low grade set collector, I just don't have the room to keep my cards in binders.
Larry

[Leon]

raw at the moment..probably not soon though

[jb217676]

Here's a few...

[Jason Carota]

All of mine are raw. My current favorite is this '58 Hires:

[jchcollins]

A few more for Sunday...






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[jchcollins]

Last but not least...


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[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Last but not least...


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Great cards John. 1956 is the best looking Mantle IMO.

1964 Stand Ups

[ashes13]

[Leon]

Great looking raw cards. And another vote for great centering!!

Originally Posted by ashes13

[irv]

Originally Posted by ashes13

Awesome cards, Ashes! (and everyone else!)


That Mathews card is sweet!! Still get somewhat peed knowing my Uncle sold his, and other 52's, after I told him to contact me first if he was ever thinking of doing that.

[Vintagevault13]

Ashes13,

That is some serious RC power you have. Thanks for sharing.


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[jbernar1]

One of my favorite players.


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[S_GERACE]

To me the 1951 & 1952 Bowman's are little works of art.

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by S_GERACE

To me the 1951 & 1952 Bowman's are little works of art.

Agree. Very nice Mantle!

[Jeff1970Red]

Recent pick up

[71buc]

Here are some free range pitchers

[jason.1969]

In addition to my framed displays, I keep a box of HOFers by my bed and make fantasy rosters if I can't sleep. The thrill of thumbing through cards like this never gets old, regardless of condition. No grades or fancy holders needed...just players on cardboard.

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

In addition to my framed displays, I keep a box of HOFers by my bed and make fantasy rosters if I can't sleep. The thrill of thumbing through cards like this never gets old, regardless of condition. No grades or fancy holders needed...just players on cardboard.

Preach it brother. Couldn't agree more!


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[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

In addition to my framed displays, I keep a box of HOFers by my bed and make fantasy rosters if I can't sleep. The thrill of thumbing through cards like this never gets old, regardless of condition. No grades or fancy holders needed...just players on cardboard.

Jason,

I don't do displays, but in similar fashion - most of my collection is kept in my bedroom closet - just like when I was a kid. After a long day if the world has been wearing on you, it's nice to know you can slip off into card-fantasy land, even if briefly - and forget about it all for a while. Slabs and high grades are nice if you can afford them, but like you are saying, off grades and rounded corners remind me of the "vintage" (back then we just said old) cards I had as a kid, so it's all good from my perspective. Anymore now that I only buy cards that I can afford, that comes with the peace of mind of knowing that I'll never have to sell them if I don't want to.


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[mrmantlecollector]

[jason.1969]

And here are my framed displays...

Hank Aaron's Career in Cardboard


My "Top 100 (1933-1980)" project, four cards from completion.


My 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers set, with 4 DIY cards of guys who played in the 55 WS.


My 1957 Brooklyn team set


And the Isaac Newton collection my son and I put together...

[jason.1969]

Since you asked...!

[Vintagevault13]

Thank for posting Jason.

I hope many of you will keep this thread going by posting your ungraded collections and/or new pickups. I absolutely love looking at the high end graded cards that are posted, but there is definitely still a place on this board for cards that are obtained purely for the joy of collecting without a tremendous regard for condition, grade, or potential value.

I guess that is what makes this hobby great. We can collect what, and how, we want and there will usually be fellow collectors that are like-minded. Sharing and learning from others is what makes this board great to me.




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[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by Vintagevault13

Thank for posting Jason.

I hope many of you will keep this thread going by posting your ungraded collections and/or new pickups. I absolutely love looking at the high end graded cards that are posted, but there is definitely still a place on this board for cards that are obtained purely for the joy of collecting without a tremendous regard for condition, grade, or potential value.

I guess that is what makes this hobby great. We can collect what, and how, we want and there will usually be fellow collectors that are like-minded. Sharing and learning from others is what makes this board great to me.




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We've got a great mix of collectors here. I am good with raw since I don't fuss much about corners and have no plans to ever turn a profit. However, I will almost definitely buy graded when I finally get my Ruth. Am not too concerned with the actual grade...just looking for assurance it's not counterfeit. And then I'll crack it open to add to my Top 100.

[mrmantlecollector]

[Vintagevault13]

Purchased a couple of days ago. The MK is a very faint blue mark on the back. Will be cracking and setting this guy free as soon as I have in hand.




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[Jeff1970Red]

I enjoy going thru these, takes me back

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by Jeff1970Red

I enjoy going thru these, takes me back

Great stuff Jeff. The 1971 Garvey is one of my favorite '70's cards.


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[mikemb]

I can't take the Bob Young card out of it's plastic case because, well, that's the only thing holding the top half and bottom half of the card together!