December pickups

[phikappapsi]

I don't think there's any question the Leaf card is far more valuable, and THE premiere Jackie issue, I've really just wondered about the "why"

[z28jd]

Just 36 hours ago, I didn't know I needed this for my Dots Miller collection because I didn't know it existed. Thanks to some negotiating and overnight shipping, it now resides in the collection.

[RedsFan1941]

Originally Posted by z28jd

Just 36 hours ago, I didn't know I needed this for my Dots Miller collection because I didn't know it existed. Thanks to some negotiating and overnight shipping, it now resides in the collection.

J=K cards are among my favorite prewar cards

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by z28jd

just 36 hours ago, i didn't know i needed this for my dots miller collection because i didn't know it existed. Thanks to some negotiating and overnight shipping, it now resides in the collection.

dots awesome!!!!

[triwak]

From the recent LOTG auction. 1941 NY Yankee Team PC, featuring nine (count 'em) NINE HOFers! (Barrow, Rizzuto, DiMaggio, Gomez, Gordon, McCarthy, Combs, Ruffing, & Dickey). My first career-contemporary card of Ed Barrow. Psyched!!

[kkkkandp]

Originally Posted by z28jd

Just 36 hours ago, I didn't know I needed this for my Dots Miller collection because I didn't know it existed. Thanks to some negotiating and overnight shipping, it now resides in the collection.

Great Christmas present to yourself! Nicely done!

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by kkkkandp

Great Christmas present to yourself! Nicely done!

Thank you and thanks to the J=K lovers who also commented. As I said, I had no idea that this card was on my wantlist, but it also led to me learning more about the set and just how rare it is, so I have a nice appreciation for being able to pick up that particular card.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by phikappapsi

I don't think there's any question the Leaf card is far more valuable, and THE premiere Jackie issue, I've really just wondered about the "why"

It is his Rookie Card, at least one of two along with the 1949 Bowman. It is also a very visually appealing card with brilliant colors. I also think the confusion of when it was issued, which Beckett listing it as a 48-49 card, drew collectors to it over a 49 Bowman which some incorrectly believed was issued a year later. The Bond Bread card is a black and white card, which are not popular with collectors, a regional, not a rookie card, and was unknown to a large portion of the hobby when collectors started persuing rookie cards. The Leaf became very popular in the 80s and that popularity continues today.

[oldjudge]

Thanks to a trade with a good friend I finished my Gypsy Queen Browns Champ set:

[boneheadandrube]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Thanks to a trade with a good friend I finished my Gypsy Queen Browns Champ set:

WOW! Nice GQ's, thats impressive to say the least...

[MVSNYC]

Thanks for the trade, Tom.

[MikeGarcia]

..found a pretty decent Type 2 "batting" but still need a stain-free "portrait"

.."you're never done , are you ? you're just never done".....She doesn't understand mental illness like she used to....

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[Jobu]

Nice one Michael. I recognize that fella!

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Thanks for the trade, Tom.

[Joe_G.]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Thanks to a trade with a good friend I finished my Gypsy Queen Browns Champ set:

Now that is unbelievable, that has to be a hobby first. GQs are tough to come by and to complete a full subset is incredible. Well done!

[Kenny Cole]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Thanks to a trade with a good friend I finished my Gypsy Queen Browns Champ set:

Jay, that's awesome!!! Grats. I'm happy for you. Best,

Kenny

[oldjudge]

Thanks guys! I love Gypsy Queens and am thrilled to have completed that subset.

[kkkkandp]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Thanks to a trade with a good friend I finished my Gypsy Queen Browns Champ set:

Congrats, Jay!

[C-mack]

Originally Posted by rats60

It is his Rookie Card, at least one of two along with the 1949 Bowman. It is also a very visually appealing card with brilliant colors. I also think the confusion of when it was issued, which Beckett listing it as a 48-49 card, drew collectors to it over a 49 Bowman which some incorrectly believed was issued a year later. The Bond Bread card is a black and white card, which are not popular with collectors, a regional, not a rookie card, and was unknown to a large portion of the hobby when collectors started persuing rookie cards. The Leaf became very popular in the 80s and that popularity continues today.

lol ok.

Originally Posted by C-mack

lol ok.

X's 2

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by phikappapsi

I don't think there's any question the Leaf card is far more valuable, and THE premiere Jackie issue, I've really just wondered about the "why"

I think that the latter depends on your perspective, since it isn't really a rookie. Things tend to change over time. It wasn't that long ago that Cobb's 1907 postcards weren't considered his rookie cards, Beckett listed the '33 Goudey Ruth as his rookie, and the R314 DiMag used to be considered one of his rookie cards, rather than a 1937 instead of a 1936 issue. Personally, I'll take the earlier, rarer ones every time. And by the way, regionals are in no way disqualified from rookie status.

Best to all,

Larry