BIGGEST Mailday/Week Ever! Pre-War Collection Reboot

[mouschi]

Thank you guys for your comments - much appreciated!

[oldjudge]

I got a kick out of the Anson comparison with Van Gogh—brilliant observation

[mouschi]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I got a kick out of the Anson comparison with Van Gogh—brilliant observation

Ever since I noticed, it is just one of those things I can't unsee - plus, I never realized until now how often I see Van Gogh!

[BeanTown]

Thanks for posting

[samosa4u]

I really like this thread, but I have a few questions:

1) Why would somebody ruin the G. Washington document by cutting his signature out like that? That's a pretty stupid thing to do.

2) You've cracked the signature out of the PSA case, but you do know that it could get rejected the second time it gets submitted, right?

[mouschi]

Originally Posted by samosa4u

I really like this thread, but I have a few questions:

1) Why would somebody ruin the G. Washington document by cutting his signature out like that? That's a pretty stupid thing to do.

2) You've cracked the signature out of the PSA case, but you do know that it could get rejected the second time it gets submitted, right?

Hey Samosa4u! Answers below:
1) Why would somebody ruin the G. Washington document by cutting his signature out like that? That's a pretty stupid thing to do.
== I don't have any idea on this. I just received it in the psa case as-is. Maybe it was on scrap paper? This is a common argument even in our baseball card hobby ... some people say it is stupid to cut up jerseys, bats, etc. Obviously, this is on a way, way, way less level, but I have a Canseco card that is extremely special to me. It has the Rawlings tag from a rookie game used jersey. Some people got upset that Panini hacked it up. For me? I couldn't be happier, because it means it is mine

2) You've cracked the signature out of the PSA case, but you do know that it could get rejected the second time it gets submitted, right?
== This wasn't my call, it was sent to me to be cracked - the label, pictures, etc. can all serve as documentation if PSA needs it. Could it be rejected? I guess, but then again, it could also fall from the mantle and get cracked, lost in a flood, etc. There are risks for literally everything, and this is one risk the owner was willing to take - I'm glad he did!

[timzcardz]

Great read, as all of yours always are.

Boiling cards?

Come on. I KNOW you were afraid of COVID transfer!

But I have to know. What does the boiling do for/get you?

[mouschi]

Originally Posted by timzcardz

Great read, as all of yours always are.

Boiling cards?

Come on. I KNOW you were afraid of COVID transfer!

But I have to know. What does the boiling do for/get you?

LOL! Truth be told, the boiling does nothing - it is all about the soak! Here is a link telling you more: https://tanmanbaseballfan.com/2020/0...xtensions.html

[DHogan]

Amazing stuff.

[RCMcKenzie]

Nice cards and write-up, Tanner. I have to say that yesterday, when I first read this, I assumed it was a George Plimpton style Sidd Finch story. I still remember my Dad handing me the SI story at the dinner table on the Thursday before April 1. After reading the article, I looked up in disbelief and confusion and my parents pointed to the release date on the cover. Congrats