April Pickups

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by AustinMike

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).

Haha, I am just trying to help you get nice, centered examples without any color loss 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.

[brian1961]

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

[MattyC]

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.

[AustinMike]

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:

Originally Posted by brian1961

Come on, if you so much as slit it to even up the borders, the red would probably chip off in chunks.

Having the red come off isn't that much of a problem, is it? Isn't that what red magic markers are for?

[JollyElm]

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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[MattyC]

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!

[Beatles Guy]

Picked up this gem from itjclarke.

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by Beatles Guy

Picked up this gem from itjclarke.

Every time I study Musial's stats, I marvel and am grateful for how attainable his cards are. And he has some real beauties. Hope to add a few this year.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by AustinMike

Now in regards to:



Having the red come off isn't that much of a problem, is it? Isn't that what red magic markers are for?

I think you've got it all figured out

[AustinMike]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

I think you've got it all figured out

I thought you might like that.

[T206Fan]

Nice 2 card mailday

[kailes2872]

They announced the office closing this past Wednesday, so I could be on card probation for a while. So, I am glad I got the 56 set finished this week. Larsen came in the mail today. 34 HOFers in the set I have 33 of them graded. I will get Giles, just waiting for the right price.

This started in early August and I got a ton of help from Steve Wilk, Brian Horne and a few others. It has been a true labor of love and has overtaken 59 and 67 as my favorite. I have to upgrade Giles, Checklist 1/3, Tigers, Hodges, and Martin but it is solid all the way through

Larsen & Yankees rounded it out this week

[the 'stache]

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.

[jthorst75]

Two of my favorite cards from two of the best...

[MattyC]

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.

[begsu1013]

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?

[MetsBaseball1973]

If you're pumped and happy enough-- Both!

[begsu1013]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

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!!

alrighty, so here's that 1st aaron. still fathoms me that you can pick up the natural home run kings rook in decent condition for $800 and on a good day much less...and a 52 mantle (non-rook) will run ya $10K+ for anything w. decent eye appeal. undervalued, indeed.