My Chicago Show Experience....Drum Purchase!

[willworkforT206]

Wow! Nice pick-up!

I've been to that show a number of times and there haven't been any scarce backs like that when I've been there! I think your timing was just right.

If I were in the same situation, I would have paid the additional $300 for the PSA 2 Kroh in a heartbeat. You won't regret it. Plus, if you ever decide to sell it, the Cubbie is going to be more far more desirable than the minor leaguer. The Cubs cards are generally pretty popular with collectors (with the exception of Tony quinnsryche, of course).

Congrats! Glad there was a happy ending to your story.

[rhettyeakley]

If given a choice between a Dick Rudolph card (minor league or not) and a Rube Kroh card I'll take the Rudolph any day! That being said, the Kroh looks a lot better than the Rudolph on ebay as that one had a fairly significant crease!

[FrankWakefield]

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[ethicsprof]

congrats on a gorgeous and prized acquisition.
i can feel the Monster's anger with this seminal event.
Keep stabbing him.

best,
barry

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

Jim, if my response to Rob's insensitive post troubles you, AND if post blocking is good advice, then take your advice and block my posts. I don't put something in every post I make that is a jab at Rob. He has been at me. And when I see it, I'll respond.

Frank, then you're going to see it in every thread that Rob posts to. A signature File will show that signature on EVERY SINGLE POST that someone makes.

And sorry for the derailment Chicago that's a real beauty. CONGRATS!

[FrankWakefield]

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[slidekellyslide]

Well, knock yourself out Frank, if you want to complain after every single post Rob makes I won't stop you, but I think you're being overly sensitive here. I don't even get it "Don't miss the boat, be sure to quote"?? Why does that even bother you?

[FrankWakefield]

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[quinnsryche]

Originally Posted by willworkforT206

The Cubs cards are generally pretty popular with collectors (with the exception of Tony quinnsryche, of course).

Damn straight! Go Go White Sox!

[cfc1909]

what is your reasoning behind your Rudolph preferance?

[tonyk1975]

Congratulations on a gorgeous card. One day I hope to snag a Drum for my collection.

[GrayGhost]

I don't have the funds to buy that kinda stuff, but thats AWESOME. I love reading about the scarcity of the different backs and stuff. Are the Drums the rarest back overall?

Plus, as was stated earlier, its always great to hear a collector find something they really are looking for. Lets hope for more great personal finds!!

[smtjoy]

Great story and awesome card, Congrats!!!

[rhettyeakley]

Jim, nothing more than Rudolph was the superior ballplayer. For a few years in the mid-1910's Rudolph was considered among the better pitchers in the game...


Rudolph's career record
minors: http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi...d=rudolp001ric
majors: http://www.baseball-reference.com/pl...udoldi01.shtml


Kroh's career record
minors: http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi...d=kroh--001aug
majors: http://www.baseball-reference.com/pl...krohru01.shtml