April Pickups...

[irv]

Originally Posted by Harliduck;2089937[B

]Great pick ups Irv!!! How many do you now need for your 52s?
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I am down to only needing 6 for my 1958 Topps...picked up this nice raw Mantle. At a show once years ago I heard a guy call this the "Blonde Mantle". I had to ask why...the dealer said "Mick only gave that smile when he saw a hot blonde in the second row..."

I had to laugh, I've never seen this card the same...haha...

Thanks, John.

Down to 31 needed now.

Great story with your Mantle.

Thanks for sharing.

[IgnatiusJReilly]

Love the 57 Robinson!

Here's my contribution for this month care of a generous net54 member:

1969_Banks_1

[jayshum]

Some Leaf SPs for the set I'm working on. Not sure if I'll ever be able to get a Paige, Doby or Newhouser to complete it, but I can always hope.

[Frankish]

Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly

Love the 57 Robinson!

Here's my contribution for this month care of a generous net54 member:

1969_Banks_1

That's a terrific looking card...just wow! I don't really collect 69T (except a couple of Reggies) but have always liked the look.

Cheers!

[IgnatiusJReilly]

Thanks! I recently completed a Topps Banks base run and this was the last card I needed. I have always liked the 69 Banks (even though the image is a copy of the 68, or at least appears so) because I think the image epitomizes him as a player (broad smile, happy to play) and the design is excellent. Very happy with this addition!

[scmavl]

Beauty, Matthew. That is rare centering for a ‘69!

[bobsbbcards]

Sweet! One of the best looking cards of all time!!!!

[ASF123]

Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly

Thanks! I recently completed a Topps Banks base run and this was the last card I needed. I have always liked the 69 Banks (even though the image is a copy of the 68, or at least appears so) because I think the image epitomizes him as a player (broad smile, happy to play) and the design is excellent. Very happy with this addition!

It is the same photo as the '68, but it looks so much better in this context - the white border really makes the blue pop, and the gradient effect from the border to the light blue sky/uniform to the darker blue sleeves/cap is beautiful. I don't hate the '68 burlap design like a lot of people do, but this card really illustrates why people like the '69 better. And, of course, the colors are particularly vivid on this Banks.

[DanP]

Great cards everyone!

Almost done with my 65 set.

[rugbymarine]

Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly

Love the 57 Robinson!

Here's my contribution for this month care of a generous net54 member:

1969_Banks_1

Beautiful card, Matt!

It hurt to pack up that card and send it on its way, but I'm glad to see it will be appreciated.

[IgnatiusJReilly]

Originally Posted by rugbymarine

Beautiful card, Matt!

It hurt to pack up that card and send it on its way, but I'm glad to see it will be appreciated.

Thanks for the smooth deal!


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[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by irv

Thanks, John.

Down to 31 needed now.

Great story with your Mantle.

Thanks for sharing.

Wow, only 31...nicely done! I'm guessing it's a tough 31 though...

[irv]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Wow, only 31...nicely done! I'm guessing it's a tough 31 though...

Thanks!

Although I already have Mantle and Jackie, thankfully, I still need Mathews, Campy, Wilhelm, Dickey, Joe Black, and a few other tougher ones yet.
With the ever rising price of those, and their scarcity, obtaining them is going to be challenging, however, so who knows if I will ever be able to complete it?

Not giving up though, but I do realize it is an uphill battle unless I get extremely lucky somehow?