The holy Grail of your collection

Runscott · #1 09-18-2013, 10:50 AM

Pete, I know those are all Babe Ruth, but I wonder how SGC determined that to be the case - I know that they don't have anyone there who can recognize faces.

Any ideas?

Leon · #2 09-18-2013, 11:00 AM

More great stuff guys. And I am privy to some of the collectors collections on this board...and almost none really show their wares (which is ok) but there are some really nice cards in our collections. Here is a fairly recent pickup, shown a few times...but for some reason I probably go back to my website to look at it more than almost any other card. I don't know why..

Runscott · #3 09-18-2013, 11:24 AM

Here's my favorite piece:

pcoz · #4 09-18-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Runscott

Pete, I know those are all Babe Ruth, but I wonder how SGC determined that to be the case - I know that they don't have anyone there who can recognize faces.

Any ideas?

Scott, I'm not sure their process in identifying players. I know I supplied SGC with info of a player on a Real Photo PC that led them in their research in authenticating a piece I had. But, not sure of who's in charge of the identifying. It's probably collaborative between the collector and third party grading service.

Runscott · #5 09-18-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pcoz

Scott, I'm not sure their process in identifying players. I know I supplied SGC with info of a player on a Real Photo PC that led them in their research in authenticating a piece I had. But, not sure of who's in charge of the identifying. It's probably collaborative between the collector and third party grading service.

Just wondering because with my 1909 KC Red Sox postcard, I had to supply all of the research and legwork - all they did was operate the machinery to print and slab. Sounds like that's what you had to do as well, so at least they are consistent. Thanks.

bcbgcbrcb · #6 09-18-2013, 01:16 PM

My experience with them also has been that if the submitter does the legwork and their info is verifiable, SGC will identify individual players on postcards, etc. Of course, they have to be very careful from a liability standpoint so they must be 100% sure before doing anything, which makes sense.

BTW I gave them the first Ruth RPPC from 1915 that was discovered and that was a few years ago (the one that Pete now has in an SGC 60 holder, mine was a second version and graded a 50).

ZachS · #7 09-18-2013, 01:47 PM

There are some truly amazing pieces in this thread. Wow.

pcoz · #8 09-19-2013, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

My experience with them also has been that if the submitter does the legwork and their info is verifiable, SGC will identify individual players on postcards, etc. Of course, they have to be very careful from a liability standpoint so they must be 100% sure before doing anything, which makes sense.

BTW I gave them the first Ruth RPPC from 1915 that was discovered and that was a few years ago (the one that Pete now has in an SGC 60 holder, mine was a second version and graded a 50).

Scott & Phil, I did give them info they verified. But, if I can remember the conversation when they were submitted, they didn't guarantee anything I'm sure because of the liability thing. They see a lot over there, but I'm sure they appreciate any help you can give them on your rare pieces. Phil you're absolutely right on the Ruth RPPC in the 60 holder. You had the other. The other two RPPC's are the only ones known of their kind as far as I know.

Pythonfactory · #9 09-25-2013, 01:16 AM

Here are my holy grails: a 1973 Topps Willie Mays and 1961 Topps Duke Snider. I traded for them in 6th grade (late 90's). This kid's father had given them to him but the kid was such a big Indians fan I was able to convince him to trade me them for about 5x their worth (according to Beckett) in shiny Albert Belle's, Kenny Lofton's, etc., cards that are worthless today. I had always been a baseball nut but this was the first time I felt connected to the players of baseball's past.

RCMcKenzie · #10 09-25-2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Pythonfactory

Here are my holy grails: a 1973 Topps Willie Mays and 1961 Topps Duke Snider. I traded for them in 6th grade (late 90's). This kid's father had given them to him but the kid was such a big Indians fan I was able to convince him to trade me them for about 5x their worth (according to Beckett) in shiny Albert Belle's, Kenny Lofton's, etc., cards that are worthless today. I had always been a baseball nut but this was the first time I felt connected to the players of baseball's past.

Around 1980 I traded 9 Eddie Murray rookie cards for a 1962 Mays. My parents became really concerned and wanted to call the guy's parents.

CaramelMan · #11 09-25-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Runscott

Pete, I know those are all Babe Ruth, but I wonder how SGC determined that to be the case - I know that they don't have anyone there who can recognize faces.

Any ideas?

isn't Ruth LITERALLY the most recognizable face IN THE WORLD?

I think I read that once...most unique face also....

Sean · #12 09-25-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CaramelMan

isn't Ruth LITERALLY the most recognizable face IN THE WORLD?

I think I read that once...most unique face also....

And I believe that the least unique face is Winston Churchill. Almost every caucasian baby looks like him for the 1st six months.

Sorry, I know that's a bad joke. To get us back on topic I'll post my Holy Grail.
I began looking in 2002. I was the underbidder three times and missed out on a 4th one as well before I got this one in 2006. And it's the best card I'll ever own:

pencil1974 · #13 09-25-2013, 05:14 PM

Some are better than others but like them all.

yanksfan09 · #14 09-25-2013, 06:17 PM

nice cards Brad

pencil1974 · #15 09-26-2013, 12:01 AM

Thank you!

bcbgcbrcb · #16 09-28-2013, 07:31 AM

Just picked this one up at the Philly Show yesterday. It was a prearranged deal and not for sale at the show.

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