April Pick-Ups

[Scott Garner]

Here is a neat February, 1928 snapper that I just acquired of HOF Walter Johnson just as he was beginning his role as manager of the Newark Bears.

I'm always amazed at some of the terrific items offered for sale on net54.
Some of my favorite pieces in my collection originated in the BST. Thanks Jack!

[4scuda]

3/4 size Tigers Pennant with cloth tag reproduction company on back. I didn't see this one in Mike Egners book. Does anyone know a date on it?

[perezfan]

Mid to late Teens... G R E A T pickup... Congrats!

[UnVme7]

My Giancarlo Stanton collection is getting bigger and bigger by the week. Here are 3 from this year that just came today.

1) Cracked on 4/10/14 against Strasburg. Was a foul ball.

2) Cracked on 4/11/14 off AJ Burnett. Cracked on a single.

3) Cracked on 4/9/14 off of Jordan Zimmerman. Cracked on an RBI single.

[UnVme7]

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[jb217676]

Here's a Gabby Hartnett 1933 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir Leather Mini Glove. So small it fits in the front pocket of my jeans!

[yanks12025]

Nate,
How do you get all these Stanton bats?

[4scuda]

really unusual item I have never seen one before

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by UnVme7

My Giancarlo Stanton collection is getting bigger and bigger by the week. Here are 3 from this year that just came today.

1) Cracked on 4/10/14 against Strasburg. Was a foul ball.

2) Cracked on 4/11/14 off AJ Burnett. Cracked on a single.

3) Cracked on 4/9/14 off of Jordan Zimmerman. Cracked on an RBI single.

All due respect, Nate (TRULY)....why do you collect what you collect? re-sale? Investment?

I have a couple hundred Giants gamers, but I'm a Giants collector. You seem to pick up a lot of "lesser name" GU stuff and I wonder why (not that Beltre or Stanton are scrubs). Truly....I respect your collection....just curious.

[UnVme7]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

All due respect, Nate (TRULY)....why do you collect what you collect? re-sale? Investment?

I have a couple hundred Giants gamers, but I'm a Giants collector. You seem to pick up a lot of "lesser name" GU stuff and I wonder why (not that Beltre or Stanton are scrubs). Truly....I respect your collection....just curious.

I don't mind you asking at all.-- Believe it or not, I mostly collect vintage bats. I buy very little modern stuff because it really doesnt interest me much. I've recently been able to buy Beltre and Stanton bats which is why you've seen a lot from them. They are two of my favorite active players. I live in TX and get to see Beltre play everyday and it's an absolute treat. Stanton is a little different because I think he has such upside and is still very young. I'm also from the KC area so I'm a sucker for 80's Royals jerseys.

I don't buy for resale, because I sell very little of my items to begin with. I just buy what I like to collect, just for the fun of it.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by UnVme7

I don't mind you asking at all.-- Believe it or not, I mostly collect vintage bats. I buy very little modern stuff because it really doesnt interest me much. I've recently been able to buy Beltre and Stanton bats which is why you've seen a lot from them. They are two of my favorite active players. I live in TX and get to see Beltre play everyday and it's an absolute treat. Stanton is a little different because I think he has such upside and is still very young. I'm also from the KC area so I'm a sucker for 80's Royals jerseys.

I don't buy for resale, because I sell very little of my items to begin with. I just buy what I like to collect, just for the fun of it.

basically explains everything!

Beltre has been a stud but I yearn for the days when players stayed put (ala my Giants Mays, McCovey, Marichal. Hell, even Bonds.....cuz nobody else wanted him!).