New FB Acquisitions

[LuckyLarry]

I wasn't even going to post about this additional purchase I made today, but little did I know I was in for a great surprise
After I purchased the 1948 Bowman #99 card, the dealer said he had a stack of off condition 1948 Bowman football cards available. As he handed them over, he said they included some of the SP cards. After I quickly thumbed through them I asked how much for all of them. There were 41 different cards and he said $82 or $2 each.
I thought it was a pretty good deal, and of course I can always use some upgrades, so I bought them. I just now went through them, and there are 11 of the SPs (divisible by 3):

And wouldn't you know it, one of the SPs was the last card I needed to complete my set #108 Buford Ray SP RC and the last card in the set! There is a slight amount of paper loss and a crease around the number so it is difficult to read. This card "books" NM $400 so $2 is 0.5% book, my kind of deal!
Larry

[TanksAndSpartans]

Great story Larry! I haven't been to a dealer/card shop since I was a kid. In the back of SCD, it lists shows in my area, but I assume they will be baseball heavy, maybe someday I will check out. With 48 Bowman done... I saw the 48 Leaf Lujack - are you going to try for that set? Getting deals on those high numbers would be a pretty good chalenge.

[jefferyepayne]

Good stuff, Larry, and congrats on finishing 48 Bowman! That set grows on you over time.

jeff

[LuckyLarry]

Originally Posted by DezHood

Great story Larry! I haven't been to a dealer/card shop since I was a kid. In the back of SCD, it lists shows in my area, but I assume they will be baseball heavy, maybe someday I will check out. With 48 Bowman done... I saw the 48 Leaf Lujack - are you going to try for that set? Getting deals on those high numbers would be a pretty good chalenge.

John Actually it's a 1949 LujackI am now collecting both the '48 and '49 Leaf sets when does it end LOL! I haven't taken the bait on the 1935 National Chicle set yet but I imagine it won't be long.
I get to 12-15 card shows a year and there is always plenty of football. I've been known to drive three or four hours for a card show, and have attended the National the last four years (via air travel). You should give it a shot!
Larry

[revmoran]

Those Bowmans are great and I think the fact that they are b&w helps them not show their age even with some toning.

[dclarkraiders]

Snake

[dclarkraiders]

Snake's go to guy when he wanted to move the chains.

[dclarkraiders]

Snake's go to guy when he wanted a quick six. Speed kills.