May Pick Up Thread

[irv]

Originally Posted by Scott L.

A pretty big month for me. Very happy to be able to pick them up.

That's a pretty sweet 1.5! I assume there is back damage or something else the scan doesn't pick up?

Congrats either way!

[Vintagecatcher]

Picked up the last Bresnahan P2 Pin I needed.

It's the toughest of the 3 variations, the Mouth Open variation.

For the last few years, I have been slowly working on a project that reflects the 11 catchers that are in all three of these sets, S74 colored, T205, and P2 pin set and share the same pose. I now have completed all three sets for the 11 catchers.

It makes a super display. I'll get a picture up in the next few days.


Patrick

[Rhotchkiss]

Man, this forum has some great pick-ups every single month. Sam, your May haul is amazing. Congrats, and congrats to everyone else.

I just picked these up (other than the PSA Leever and Wilson) from Sportscardpete, which means that, together with this Wagner I picked up at REA earlier this month, I am one E104-2 Fred Clarke from a complete E104-2 Nadja Pirates set. Thanks Pete! Whose get my E104-2 Clarke??

[T205 GB]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Man, this forum has some great pick-ups every single month. Sam, your May haul is amazing. Congrats, and congrats to everyone else.

I just picked these up (other than the PSA Leever and Wilson) from Sportscardpete, which means that, together with this Wagner I picked up at REA earlier this month, I am one E104-2 Fred Clarke from a complete E104-2 Nadja Pirates set. Thanks Pete! Whose get my E104-2 Clarke??

Look like a really nice Haul so far. Hope someone is able to get you that Clarke

[Exhibitman]

I rarely have a card to add to the mix but I had the opportunity to pick up a card I've admired for a long time:

[edjs]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I rarely have a card to add to the mix but I had the opportunity to pick up a card I've admired for a long time:

Really nice card there Adam.

[Rhotchkiss]

And Bam! Thanks Ed!! I now have me a complete E104-2 Nadja Pirates set. I will post the whole thing together when all the cards come in.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

And Bam! Thanks Ed!! I now have me a complete E104-2 Nadja Pirates set. I will post the whole thing together when all the cards come in.

so much for the thrill of the hunt!!

[Scott L.]

Originally Posted by irv

That's a pretty sweet 1.5! I assume there is back damage or something else the scan doesn't pick up?

Congrats either way!

Hey Dale

Thanks for the kind words. Yep, 2 small spots of paper loss on the back are the main reason for the low grade. I've always been able to live with some back paper loss if the front presented well for the grade. Especially in this case where the prices increase so dramtically at seemingly every half point. I'm really happy with it for the price point.

Best,

Scott

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

so much for the thrill of the hunt!!

I don’t care for the hunt- I am fine getting my meat from the butcher

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

I don’t care for the hunt- I am fine getting my meat from the butcher

Crazy! But congrats. Admittedly, I had the same thought 6 years ago when I nabbed my E104-2 Wagner. Flash forward to today, I’ve still got the Wags, but been able to acquire absolutely zero other Pirates. Been underbidder on a dozen or so, including the Clarke, but no wins. Look forward to seeing the complete grouping.

[leaflover]

I've wanted this card for quite awhile!

[ZiggerZagger]

Finding a nice D304 Cobb has been a long road, but really happy with the card.
Received today along with 13 T206 Sovereigns (didn't set out to achieve that, but oh well!)
A couple of other odds and ends from May and late April here as well.

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[Scott L.]

Jason that Cobb is ridiculously cool! Congrats.

[T206Collector]

All the Cracker Jacks are making me hungry.... for CRACKER JACKS!!

[KMayUSA6060]

Absolutely incredible stuff this month.

With my last name being May, I feel like I'm letting the month of May down with only this one, singular pickup. Been after one for a while though. Display/conversation piece. I needed a cool, fitting background for the picture (thank you Man Cave). AMERICA!

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[irv]

Originally Posted by Scott L.

Hey Dale

Thanks for the kind words. Yep, 2 small spots of paper loss on the back are the main reason for the low grade. I've always been able to live with some back paper loss if the front presented well for the grade. Especially in this case where the prices increase so dramtically at seemingly every half point. I'm really happy with it for the price point.

Best,

Scott

Well, that certainly presents well, imo. You did good.

I'm not complaining as I am lucky to own one, but I wish my paper loss was on the back and not the front.

[calvindog]

[Epps]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Red Border around the autograph is pretty cool. Really makes the piece pop! Nice pick up Jeff

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

A few REA pick-ups. Always loved these Exhibit images of Babe and Lou.

Awesome Ruth, Sam. Given how much Ruth cards have exploded in recent years, the Exhibits Champions card seem so undervalued for how rare it is.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Bored5000

Awesome Ruth, Sam. Given how much Ruth cards have exploded in recent years, the Exhibits Champions card seem so undervalued for how rare it is.

Agreed...and its an awesome pose!!!

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Agreed...and its an awesome pose!!!

Thanks Eddie and Pete. I've come to really appreciate the visuals of various Exhibits and Postcards, even the Ruth Exhibit that looks like he popped up to the pitcher.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

Thanks Eddie and Pete. I've come to really appreciate the visuals of various Exhibits and Postcards, even the Ruth Exhibit that looks like he popped up to the pitcher.

haha...me2...I avoided oversized cards for many years...but I now love some of them...that ruth is pretty terrible...but I think I have one!!!!

[Touch'EmAll]

Agree. The Champions Exhibit Ruth and the 1926-29 Exhibit Ruth (Pose) are far and away the best looking Ruth Exhibits. I have both of those, but I have a hard time wanting to go after the other Ruth exhibits.

[Scott L.]

Originally Posted by irv

Well, that certainly presents well, imo. You did good.

I'm not complaining as I am lucky to own one, but I wish my paper loss was on the back and not the front.

Still a great looking card. Image clarity is top notch!

[pete zouras]

My lone Lone Jack.

[Brian Van Horn]

Nothing like a focused collection:

[kmac32]

An impossible card

[Vintagecatcher]

Nice pickup on the Chance T205 with the AB back!

Patrick

[Leon]

Great cards, guys!!
Here are some chics...rppc

[oldjudge]

Congratulations Pete! Lone Jacks are incredibly difficult to find.

[Nunzio11]

Definitely not as big as some of the purchases posted but picked up a nice Cycle Adkins from everyone’s Buddy (thanks Scott) to finish my Baltimore T206 set.

Congrats to all on some really nice pick ups.

[Nunzio11]

Picture added

[Joe_G.]

Originally Posted by pete zouras

My lone Lone Jack.

Congrats Pete, rarely encountered set. I think I have the twin to that card, will send image.

[Bored5000]

I know it's not baseball, but I hope people will not be upset by me posting these two period-era Amelia Earhart cards. Both are tough, and the 1936 Heinz Aviators card is her most valuable card. It is also a legendary non-sports rarity.

The 25-card set was issued in November 1936 (eight months before Earhart disappeared). By April 1937, five of the 25 cards in the set had been pulled from production and replaced with different aviators (there is much speculation as to why). As a result, the Earhart and Howard Hughes cards are by far the most valuable cards in the set.

I was shocked to see a Heinz Earhart card show up on eBay at a reasonable BIN. Only one of the nine Earhart Heinz cards that PSA has graded is below a "4." I am pleased that this card is so presentable for a "1," since a PSA 5 Howard Hughes card went for over $2,000 at REA last year.

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by Bored5000

I know it's not baseball, but I hope people will not be upset by me posting these two period-era Amelia Earhart cards. Both are tough, and the 1936 Heinz Aviators card is her most valuable card. It is also a legendary non-sports rarity.

The 25-card set was issued in November 1936 (eight months before Earhart disappeared). By April 1937, five of the 25 cards in the set had been pulled from production and replaced with different aviators (there is much speculation as to why). As a result, the Earhart and Howard Hughes cards are by far the most valuable cards in the set.

I was shocked to see a Heinz Earhart card show up on eBay at a reasonable BIN. Only one of the nine Earhart Heinz cards that PSA has graded is below a "4." I am pleased that this card is so presentable for a "1," since a PSA 5 Howard Hughes card went for over $2,000 at REA last year.

Very, very cool cards. I'm all for a card with excellent historic value.

I will say you might want to get insurance for those cards, though. You never know - they might just disappear.

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

Very, very cool cards. I'm all for a card with excellent historic value.

I will say you might want to get insurance for those cards, though. You never know - they might just disappear.

Thanks for the kind words, Kyle.

I just happened to be online at around 4 a.m one morning last week when I received an eBay e-mail alert that a Heinz Earhart card was newly listed. Even though the listing had a "best offer" option, I just hit the BIN because I was pretty sure someone else would if I didn't.

That is one of the cards I have had on my want list for a while now, but never really thought I would own. Both the Howard Hughes card and the Earhart card list for $750 in excellent condition, but that price seems to be a shot in the dark, considering how rare they are. The Hughes card may list for $750 in excellent condition, but one sold for over $2,000 at REA last year in PSA 5. And Earhart's Heinz card is even more elusive than Hughes'. From looking at the limited amount of data available, Earhart's card seems to sell for more than Hughes' when in identical grades.

The Mars Confections card rarely shows up for sale, but it is less than $100. Other than the Heinz card, her cards are very accessible price wise for how big an icon she remains.

[SetBuilder]

Crossed one of the tougher HOF autographs off my list.

[kdixon]

W575-1 Zach Wheat.

[Brian Van Horn]

OT:

[Touch'EmAll]

Sold one of these years ago, wish I hadn't. Finally picked up another.

[Thromdog]

Kinda tough I’d say.

[mybuddyinc]

Jeff, yeah kind'a tough ......................

A few new back upgrades. Combo over condition, I always say .....

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Fun, fun, Scott

[luciobar1980]

Just picked up this awesomely presenting Collins!

[yanksfan09]

Always wanted one of these Grovers... Condition isn't the greatest but it'll do...

Also got this Cobb a month or so ago...

[clydepepper]

But I couldn't resist:

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[Sean]

Here's my REA winning. I got it couple weeks ago, but didn't get around to scanning it until today.


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[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by yanksfan09

Always wanted one of these Grovers... Condition isn't the greatest but it'll do...

Also got this Cobb a month or so ago...

Sweet cards. I would say nice Cobb rookie, but I'm sure I'll get yelled at. But nice Cobb rookie!

[Rhotchkiss]

Nice Sean!!

[gregr2]

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