2013 National Photos & Videos?

[horzverti]

I only took a few pics. Needless to say, there were a lot of distractions.

[horzverti]

Ten minutes after show opened.

[g_vezina_c55]

Wow beautifull CJ picture..

We want more more more pic

[e107collector]

Curt,

What table had the high grade 1914 Cracker Jacks?

Tony

[horzverti]

Originally Posted by e107collector

Curt,

What table had the high grade 1914 Cracker Jacks?

Tony

I believe these CJs were in the PSA area...these are the ones that were advertised... a high end collection on display and not for sale. Not 100% on that though.

I really wish I would have taken some shots of the Black Swamp cards. They were also behind glass. Amazing condition cards! Razor sharp corners, bleach white borders, rich crimson hues...just gorgeous.

It always amazes me to see so many cherry 50s Topps superstars...not just one or two sharp Mantles, but dozens. In the next dealer's case you will see the same superstar blazers, but in a larger quantity. I am awestruck every year.

I was happy to also see the set builders...well inked want lists in front of them, going through giant stacks of 1957 commons...

...and the kids with their Dads ripping open pack after $4 pack...

...kids scouring the bargain bins...

...people speaking in every regional accent wearing their home team's jersey...

Just like your local show, except you are standing elbow to elbow with the guys who compile the price guides, produce the product, grade your cards, comment on these forums, sell you their wares on eBay and sometimes outbid you.

I had an agenda for my searching, buying and selling...so when I finally completed my main goals, it was already mid-afternoon. I wanted to take more pics, but instead, found myself entering into one interesting conversation after another. I wandered as a grown up kid in the proverbial candy store. I just ran out of time and ran into more and more cools things to see.

If you missed this year's show; no problem, you have a whole year to make it to Cleveland in 2014.

[freakhappy]

Thanks for sharing the pics and messages...very appreciated!

I love those CJ's! The Mathewson pose is outstanding!


Keep 'em coming!!

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by horzverti

I only took a few pics. Needless to say, there were a lot of distractions.

Holy God. Look at that Shoeless Joe. Hell, look at all of those CJs.

Thank you guys for the pictures.

[CaramelMan]

Originally Posted by horzverti

I only took a few pics. Needless to say, there were a lot of distractions.

amazing CJ's

were those PSA 8's a recent find?
not often you see any CJ 14 in this nice a shape, let alone STAR CARDS!

I wonder if kuzinkevin thinks these were just printed?

[e107collector]

Here is a nice article and video of Mile High and Brian Drent talking about the "Field of Dreams" collection that was consigned to them for the upcoming Oct 2013 Auction.

High grade Collins McCarthy and Sporting news sets estimated at $500K+.

I hope the link works:

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com...-sets-in-iowa/

Tony

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by e107collector

Here is a nice article and video of Mile High and Brian Drent talking about the "Field of Dreams" collection that was consigned to them for the upcoming Oct 2013 Auction.

High grade Collins McCarthy and Sporting news sets estimated at $500K+.

I hope the link works:

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com...-sets-in-iowa/

Tony

Verry cool
Thx for the link !

[billyb]

Yea Tony, nice link. Those are cards of all our dreams. Think I'll go back and take another look.

[Runscott]

I have a great pic of Chris, JimB, Al, Al's friend, etc.

Are 'in action' shots of board members okay, or do I need to get release waivers signed?

Meanwhile, here's a burger I had downtown on Wednesday, featuring an amazing tomato-onion. Chicago does burgers well....or medium-rare

[Cardboard Junkie]

Scott....What's a "Tomato-onion", I see the red onion, but I don't get the tomato part? Dave ps Your burger looks like about a 7 with qualifier, no tomato.

[Ease]

Had a good time and saw some great stuff. My favorites were some of Sam Snead's trophies at the Heritage display.

His Claret Jug from 1946


His Masters trophy from 1954


His putter from the 54 Masters win

[Runscott]

Hey Eric - sorry I didn't come over and say 'hello', but you were quite popular - probably due to the nature of your 'job' on dinner night . I was sitting at the table behind you.

[Ease]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Hey Eric - sorry I didn't come over and say 'hello', but you were quite popular - probably due to the nature of your 'job' on dinner night . I was sitting at the table behind you.

Hey no problem Scott, we'll talk next year!

[CharleyBrown]

Originally Posted by e107collector

Here is a nice article and video of Mile High and Brian Drent talking about the "Field of Dreams" collection that was consigned to them for the upcoming Oct 2013 Auction.

High grade Collins McCarthy and Sporting news sets estimated at $500K+.

I hope the link works:

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com...-sets-in-iowa/

Tony

Absolutely stunning.

[Marslife]

I got to wear a REAL Olympic Silver Medal (that is me on the left). ESPN filming. GR8 time!

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