June pick up thread

[Phil68]

That Reese is what a vintage baseball card ought to look like. Very pretty card!!!

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

Originally Posted by Phil68

That Reese is what a vintage baseball card ought to look like. Very pretty card!!!

Thanks! The artwork on the 1950, 1951, and 1952 Bowmans make them my favorite sets.

I also really like the Art Deco look of the Diamond Stars cards...which I can see from your post above that you recently acquired a couple great looking ones. Are you chasing that set?

I considered trying to build that one raw because the artwork is so cool...but those high numbers are a little spendy.

[Seven]

New Pickup! My first 52 Topps, thank you again Mike! Still trying to get better with my scanner!

[irv]

Originally Posted by Seven

New Pickup! My first 52 Topps, thank you again Mike! Still trying to get better with my scanner!

Nice Feller!

My scanner doesn't work very well with slabbed cards as can be seen with this example but one thing I was told on here to get better scans is to scan with the lid up in a dark room.

For slabbed cards, and even top loaded cards, from what I understand, a CVV scanner is the only way to go. Many threads exist here on this site talking about different scanners and techniques for better scans. Do a Google search but put in net54 after your inquiry as I find that way better than using the search function here.

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by thatkidfromjerrymaguire

Thanks! The artwork on the 1950, 1951, and 1952 Bowmans make them my favorite sets.

I also really like the Art Deco look of the Diamond Stars cards...which I can see from your post above that you recently acquired a couple great looking ones. Are you chasing that set?

I considered trying to build that one raw because the artwork is so cool...but those high numbers are a little spendy.

Yes, I am prodding along on the Diamond Stars. It's almost 3 years in now. They are all centered. The Medwick and Rowe are among the elusive stars for me--centered. Centering is the most important attribute to me, followed by color and focus. Corner wear doesn't bother me too much at all.
The early Bowmans--especially 1950-- also present centering challenges above the norm for me.

[Phil68]

Only took 35 years...not bad.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Phil68

Only took 35 years...not bad.

Wow, that's a beaut, Phil.

Congrats!!

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by irv

Wow, that's a beaut, Phil.

Congrats!!

Thank you! If I ever find a Billy Martin to match, I'll retire happy, Lol.
'52 Berra is kind of an ugly card when he's out of focus, don't you think?.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Phil68

Thank you! If I ever find a Billy Martin to match, I'll retire happy, Lol.
'52 Berra is kind of an ugly card when he's out of focus, don't you think?.

Truthfully, I think all cards out of focus look a little odd/ugly to me, but it is what it is.
Although I, and likely everyone else would prefer perfectly focused and centered cards, trying to obtain those everytime is a rather tough endeavor, especially when it comes to the older cards that most on here collect and enjoy.

Again, your's is a real stunner and one you don't see in that grade/condition very often.

[Cardboard_Head_Boyd]

Originally Posted by Phil68

Yes, I am prodding along on the Diamond Stars. It's almost 3 years in now. They are all centered. The Medwick and Rowe are among the elusive stars for me--centered. Centering is the most important attribute to me, followed by color and focus. Corner wear doesn't bother me too much at all.
The early Bowmans--especially 1950-- also present centering challenges above the norm for me.

EDIT: (I just realized this wrote this in the POST WWII forum - apologies - I saw the other pre-war cards and got jazzed).

I just dove back into collecting (first purchases since I was a kid in the 90s) after a few beers last night.

I love the Diamond Stars. So I grabbed a Bill Dickey that’s not in great shape and a decent looking Sam Rice. I’m starting with HOF from sets that I dig and I’m trying to spend less than 35 dollars a pop to start. I also grabbed a 1953 Bowman Roy Campanella.

Color and Clarity of the fronts are what I particularly enjoy and I’m even partial to interesting markings made along the way by kids, etc.

I’m excited and hopeful that I’ll be happy once I get my goods (sellers accept returns).

Any specific watch-outs or tips regarding the Diamond Stars is and will be much appreciated.

Excited to find this forum and dive back into the hobby! I’ll post images once I have them!