April 2011 - Pick-up Thread

[Jmad]

My first T card!!

Not in hand YET and only way I could figure out how to attach??

[ChiefBenderForever]

Congrats Justin ! You got your cherry popped !! If you set up a photobucket you can upload pictures to that and then get cut and paste the code to show off your next T card !!

[joeadcock]

Hey Rob

Been seeing your Goudey pick ups for a long time. How close are you to completing one of the years(or more)?

Frank

[Robextend]

Originally Posted by joeadcock

Hey Rob

Been seeing your Goudey pick ups for a long time. How close are you to completing one of the years(or more)?

Frank

Hey Frank,

Thanks so much for asking. I am up to 79% on the 1933 Goudey (SGC 40-80), need just 51 cards to complete the set. For the 1934 set (SGC 50-80), I need 35 cards to complete that set. It has been a fun ride so far!

Rob

[Orions father]

A few more towards my 1928 Exhibit set. Figured I had better pick these up before Neal added them to his horizontal collection.

[greenmonster66]

ARGHH!!!! Love these, I need them too! Nice cards!

[Orions father]

Thanks! There is a nice looking 1928 Sand on ebay if you have not seen it.

[WillowGrove]

After reading the new Mantle book I developed a new-found appreciation for Mickey and set out to add something "mantle" to my collection. Won this card on the bay. I was told the code on the back was for paper used through 1950 but certainly could have been used in '51 his rookie year. I did some research - Mick's first spring training was held in Phoenix and the ad on the outfield wall for the jeweler is in fact for a jeweler in Phoenix. (that is still in business). So I think I can say with confidence this is from spring training of Mantle's rookie year. I have no idea who produced it (who would have produced it??) but I think it could be significant. Wanted everyone to enjoy this image of Mickey before his stardom really kicked in.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Very nice Mantle RPPC, Peter. I would concur that it appears to be from 1951 based on all of the criteria that you mentioned. The only thing missing is the shield on Mantle's sleeve that the Yankees wore during 1951 only but may be due to the angle of the photo or the fact that it was not worn during spring training and maybe began with the regular season opener.

[djrhanover]

Just received from Brian McQueen. Love the overprint.

[JLange]

Very happy with this nice condition supplement from the Oaks show this past weekend.

[thegashousegang]

Thanks Jason, now I remember what I wanted to go back and get Sat. morning!

[Big Six]

I'm trying to focus on centering as it appears the Diamond Stars were, generally speaking, horribly cut!!!

[Exhibitman]

If you're only going to get one baseball card in a month it might as well be Babe Ruth:

[Jason Carota]

Definitely well-loved, but I find the background (field along the Gulf coast?) to be amazing: