November Pick-Ups

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Nice cards. The good thing about 56's is that with the oversize design and color pop that most of them have, you can find a bunch of cards that still display great in VG-ish condition. Personally I'm suspicious of most cards that old without at least a little patina on them.

Thanks, John. Yeah, some sets still display well even in Vg-VGEX condition. '56 Topps is one of those sets. I also really like '53 Bowman Color but won't collect it because the prices I am willing to pay would result in cards that IMHO just don't display well.

[CharleyBrown]

Wow that Banks has incredible eye-appeal. Love that Bench as well. Some great cards as usual this month!

Here's my addition. I had previously owned 2 '54 Topps Gray Back Jackie Robinson cards in the past, and sold them off - and very much regretted doing so. Wasn't sure when I'd see one again at a reasonable price (707 has a PSA6ST for $2500). Thankfully, Heritage failed to indicate in the auction title or description that the '54 Topps was actually the MUCH tougher Gray Back version. The picture pack card (highest graded) was an added bonus.

[mickeymantle24]

Robert - that 56T Mantle is a really great looking card. Definitely would not look out of place in a higher grade!

Here are a couple recent additions. First I'm a sucker now for centered Mantles. Already have a psa 5.5, but this one looks darn near as good and better centered. 53 Bowman I believe may be the most undervalued Mantle there is just comparing the numbers on the pop report...



Also I finally got outside my comfort zone and bought something other than Mantle. I am leaning towards either starting a Maris run, or dappling in the rookie category. Haven't decided yet Maris may be better for my wallet though...

[DBesse27]

Lotta star power on this page with Mick, Clemente and Jackie. Congrats guys!

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by mickeymantle24

Robert - that 56T Mantle is a really great looking card. Definitely would not look out of place in a higher grade!

Here are a couple recent additions. First I'm a sucker now for centered Mantles. Already have a psa 5.5, but this one looks darn near as good and better centered. 53 Bowman I believe may be the most undervalued Mantle there is just comparing the numbers on the pop report...



Also I finally got outside my comfort zone and bought something other than Mantle. I am leaning towards either starting a Maris run, or dappling in the rookie category. Haven't decided yet Maris may be better for my wallet though...

Great cards, Mike!!

[David W]

I think this completes the Lou Brock Topps run. I do not think there is anything from Topps I do not have now.

Now I just have to fill the album with stamps.

[jchcollins]

Hi gang,

I don't post very frequently because I don't buy cards for my collection all that often, normally just around Christmas and my birthday. But I had to pull the trigger on this '59 Willie for the price. Although the corners may make it a tad worse than advertised, (EX) it was still a deal for the money. No creases and decent centering. Trying to rebuild a collection right now of some older cards I had as a kid - and although I actually started out looking for a '63 Mays #300, this is what I wound-up with.

-John

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Hi gang,

I don't post very frequently because I don't buy cards for my collection all that often, normally just around Christmas and my birthday. But I had to pull the trigger on this '59 Willie for the price. Although the corners may make it a tad worse than advertised, (EX) it was still a deal for the money. No creases and decent centering. Trying to rebuild a collection right now of some older cards I had as a kid - and although I actually started out looking for a '63 Mays #300, this is what I wound-up with.

-John

Wow, the color looks straight from the pack. Well done!

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Hi gang,

I don't post very frequently because I don't buy cards for my collection all that often, normally just around Christmas and my birthday. But I had to pull the trigger on this '59 Willie for the price. Although the corners may make it a tad worse than advertised, (EX) it was still a deal for the money. No creases and decent centering. Trying to rebuild a collection right now of some older cards I had as a kid - and although I actually started out looking for a '63 Mays #300, this is what I wound-up with.

-John

You did good, John!!