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04-15-2015, 03:04 PM
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Another Mantle. It's not as centered as I would like (yes, I've caught MattC-itis
 ), but it's got great color. I suppose some, looking at you Chris  , might suggest I trim the left side to even out the borders (that would also take care of the soft top left corner).
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04-15-2015, 06:35 PM
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 If I showed you what had been done to improve some of the cards in my collection--not by me as I don't alter cards--you'd laugh. A previous owner kindly cut the center circle out of the 59 Topps to get rid of the pesky, and likely off-center borders. Another owner add a few additional notations/reminders that Mantle was on the Yankees. A couple of owners added a little bit of writing to personalize their cards. Finally, a couple added some great pin holes to make it easier to display these beauties.
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04-16-2015, 02:09 AM
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Aw Mike, don't get hung up on centering-itis. Don't get me wrong; I like dos guys, but they just so obsess over the frame that I feel sometimes they lose sight of the precious part of the card---the photograph.
Look pal, I cannot ever recall seeing a nicer picture of Mick on a '53 Topps than yours; the picture registry (painting registry ?*!) is a 10, as crisp and sharp as can be. You even have the dreaded bottom left corner with nothing to dread over; it's all red and all there. Hooray for you! Come on, if you so much as slit it to even up the borders, the red would probably chip off in chunks. You'd be bangin' your head against the wall in major self-recrimination. Though I know you were just kiddin' about taking a razor to it to even up the borders, I couldn't resist setting the stage of doom. It may be slightly off-center, but the card has everything else going for it to such an extent that were it centered, you'd of had to pay so much more for it it's not funny. And, somebody else probably would of beat ya to it. Or, the seller never would have offered it and kept it as a prized gem for himself. Feel very good, bro. "Ya done good, Maynard." Take care, Mike. Enjoy that great Mantle. It's a killer where it counts the most. I know, I'm repeating myself.  It's 3:07 in the morning and I'm very tired. Time to shut up and get some shut-eye. --Brian Powell
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04-16-2015, 09:52 AM
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Okay; I swear I am done for April. No more $. Next buys come at Heritage in May.
Always loved the pure smile on Hank in the 74. That's an expression seldom seen in the adult world. The card has such flavor, but it seems to surface either OC/tilted, or it's a MINT 9-- and man how I loathe paying for high grade! So seeing this one on an eBay cruise last night was a thrill. The Banks was just hanging out on ebay with like 30 watchers, and the price was so right, there was the desired sliver of space above the name, with centering...it was only a matter of time before someone sacked up and hit the BIN! We've all had those listings where we like a card, watch it, really are a hair from pulling the trigger-- then one day you hop on eBay and it says 'ENDED.' Then we go, 'Man, what a schmuck I am. Why didn't I just hit the BIN?' I hate that feeling.  
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04-16-2015, 08:19 PM
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I agree with you Brian, I do like the color on the Mantle. That's why I got it despite the centering.
Now in regards to: Quote:
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04-16-2015, 08:27 PM
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Nothing substantial, but these two guys are centered better than 99.9% of the other Blues and Schaals produced that year…
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04-16-2015, 08:53 PM
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Maybe it's opening month of season that has us all so active this month?
Never saw the Aaron Stand Up or big boy before. Cool cards. Re: those 72s, I just love it when you look at hundreds of examples of a card on eBay, and they are all woefully OC, and then you find that diamond of centering in the rough!
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04-16-2015, 08:57 PM
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Picked up this gem from itjclarke.
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04-23-2015, 01:40 AM
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Some real nice pickups there, guys. Congratulations to all. I hope to get back to collecting again soon. My heart just hasn't been in it as of late.
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04-23-2015, 07:11 PM
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Furillo was my grandfather's favorite. His cards have much personality. Must be thrilling to make such a big upgrade.
Congrats on two huge cards for a collection in the 53 Mays and the Hank Crown! Both are so clean. The Mays is legendarily tough.
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04-23-2015, 08:43 PM
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picked up 2 more aaron rooks and my first clemente rook. all 3 low grade, but I have been overly picky on picking up a clemente. have been looking for a while and finally found one I think I can be happy with!!
hopefully, they show before may comes around, as I like using my own scans, which brings me to my question: what's the consensus definition of a "pick up"? the day you paid for the card.... or the day it arrives and can be posted? Last edited by begsu1013; 04-23-2015 at 09:33 PM.
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