December pick up thread

[jchcollins]

With this raw '71 that was in today's mail, I now have all Ryan base cards 1968 - 1974, and now only need a nice '75, then some odds and ends and then probably a few upgrades to complete his base run up through 1993. This may seem trivial, but for someone as averse to me to building any type of run or set, it kind of feels like an accomplishment!

While this card clearly has it's issues, it's not creased and I think this one safely avoided the sharpies. I'll take it!




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[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

With this raw '71 that was in today's mail, I now have all Ryan base cards 1968 - 1974, and now only need a nice '75, then some odds and ends and then probably a few upgrades to complete his base run up through 1993. This may seem trivial, but for someone as averse to me to building any type of run or set, it kind of feels like an accomplishment!

While this card clearly has it's issues, it's not creased and I think this one safely avoided the sharpies. I'll take it!




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Not a bad card at all, John. No worries about sharpies with this one like you said. This is one of my favorite Ryan cards.

[clydepepper]

1969 Topps 500- MICKEY MANTLE EXMT - 242.95 -12-07-2020.jpg

[Malibu39]

Here are a couple 1972 Topps Nolan Ryan cards which arrived today.

[clydepepper]

Again...to be graded 'when the dust' settles:

1969 TOPPS 500-MICKEY MANTLE--- EXMT--427.67 12-09-2020.jpg

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Again...to be graded 'when the dust' settles:

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Whether white letter or yellow letter, that's a tough one to find decently centered. Niiiiiice!!!!!!!!

[clydepepper]

last one

1962 TOPPS 200- MICKEY MANTLE NM 539.95 12-09-2020.jpg

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by Malibu39

Here are a couple 1972 Topps Nolan Ryan cards which arrived today.

One of my favorites. The pinstripes and airbrushed Angels cap is admittedly an odd combo, but as a kid when Nolan hit his stride in popularity in the early 90's - this was one card I pined for that was out of reach for me. A local shop had it in nice shape, but wanted like $200 or something for it. I was finally able to get one as an adult...and of course they've tamed in price a bit since then.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

One of my favorites. The pinstripes and airbrushed Angels cap is admittedly an odd combo, but as a kid when Nolan hit his stride in popularity in the early 90's - this was one card that was out of reach for me. A local shop had it in nice shape, but wanted like $200 or something for it. I was finally able to get one as an adult...and of course they've tamed in price a bit since then.

I have never taken a close enough look at that card to notice the pinstripes along with the Angels hat, John. Good point.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

I have never taken a close enough look at that card to notice the pinstripes along with the Angels hat, John. Good point.

I've never understood why there wasn't a '72 Ryan card with the Mets, and then a Traded card. Jim Fregosi (the player he was traded for...) got both.