Anyone here collect 1887 Old Judge baseball cards?

[E93]

N172s are addictive. I started with just a few examples and now have nearly 150 different....and I feel like a beginner compared with many board members here. There are lots of ways to do it and many subsets. Browns Champions are a cool subset. I mostly just collect the ones I like.
JimB

[triwak]

I never get tired of seeing that Comiskey of yours, Jim!! Fantastic card!

[oldjudge]

Good luck with your Old Judge collecting. As others have said, get the Old Judge book (and read it) before you start buying cards. It will help you determine a path to follow and increase your enjoyment along the way.

Jay

[wonkaticket]

Amazing cards love em. Jay you collect these when did this happen?

[RCMcKenzie]

12 - 15 years ago there was an Old Judge HHH (Hand Held High) Connie Mack on ebay at no reserve. I placed a bid at $750 with 15 minutes to go and won the card. Two weeks later I had to pay a water bill and sold the card for $780.

I was fortunate to find a replacement a few months ago

ojjconniemack039.jpg in the 900's.

[Zone91]

How are cards graded authentic perceived by the community collecting this series? I know for example a 1933 Goudey or 52 Topps would be looked down on...but is it different for for such old cards as these?

I do not mean any disrespect just trying to learn.

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by Zone91

How are cards graded authentic perceived by the community collecting this series? I know for example a 1933 Goudey or 52 Topps would be looked down on...but is it different for for such old cards as these?

I do not mean any disrespect just trying to learn.

As long as the Old Judge ad isn't cut off the top or bottom, the Auth designation doesn't bother me, I take them out of the slabs anyway. There are more OJs incorrectly graded Auth then any other issue IMO. Also, look out for altered cards with numerical grades. Good luck, as Jim B said, OJs are addictive.

Great cards btw Jim!