How did everyone do this year?

[iwantitiwinit]

I had one goal this year and so far have fallen a bit short. My aim was to buy the five following t206's: Cobb Portrait Red background psa 4 - 5, Cobb Portrait Green background psa 4, Johnson Portrait psa 5, Lajoie psa 5, Young with Glove psa 4.

So far I have only landed the Red Cobb in PSA 5 and the Johnson but the year isn't over yet.

[perezfan]

My goal was to spend far less money this year... and I failed miserably.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by perezfan

My goal was to spend far less money this year... and I failed miserably.

LOL I hear you, Mark!

[Lordstan]

My goal every year is to add cards to my 1934 signed Goudey set. This year I was only able to land one. I still have hope though as last year, I scored 6 of them 3wks before Christmas. (fingers crossed)

Despite that it was a very good year.
I was able to purchase a Type 1 Paul Thompson Babe Ruth photo. I was then able to trade that photo for several fantastic photos from Jimmy(kingofclout), which simultaneously brought him back to posting on the board.
In the non vintage spectrum, I was able to a whole bunch of autographs to my Sport magazine collection.

All in all a pretty good year.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

My goal every year is to add cards to my 1934 signed Goudey set. This year I was only able to land one. I still have hope though as last year, I scored 6 of them 3wks before Christmas. (fingers crossed)

Despite that it was a very good year.
I was able to purchase a Type 1 Paul Thompson Babe Ruth photo. I was then able to trade that photo for several fantastic photos from Jimmy(kingofclout), which simultaneously brought him back to posting on the board.
In the non vintage spectrum, I was able to a whole bunch of autographs to my Sport magazine collection.

All in all a pretty good year.

Mark,
Successfully bringing Jimmy back on to this board definately makes your year tops in my book. Great job!

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Mark,
Successfully bringing Jimmy back on to this board definately makes your year tops in my book. Great job!

Scott,
I agree that getting Jimmy posting again is my best success of the year. Stuff comes and goes, but good friends and people last a lifetime.
Plus, I have to live vicariously through him with all those ridiculous Gehrig pics he gets.
Best,
Mark

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

My goal every year is to add cards to my 1934 signed Goudey set. This year I was only able to land one. I still have hope though as last year, I scored 6 of them 3wks before Christmas. (fingers crossed)
...

All in all a pretty good year.

Does a signed '34 Gehrig exist?

I had a great year on two counts, cards and research; (1) completed my w512 set, and added quite a few to my w514 partial, and (2) Nearing completion on a book about Jimmy Claxton. I've shared early roughs with a couple board members, and have found some really unique items in regards to his playing career. For instance had no idea Jimmy Claxton & NFL Hall of Famer Marion Motley played on the same semi-pro baseball team (Reno's Jack Murphy Dixie Club, 1940), etc.

[mschwade]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

My goal every year is to add cards to my 1934 signed Goudey set. This year I was only able to land one. I still have hope though as last year, I scored 6 of them 3wks before Christmas. (fingers crossed)

Despite that it was a very good year.
I was able to purchase a Type 1 Paul Thompson Babe Ruth photo. I was then able to trade that photo for several fantastic photos from Jimmy(kingofclout), which simultaneously brought him back to posting on the board.
In the non vintage spectrum, I was able to a whole bunch of autographs to my Sport magazine collection.

All in all a pretty good year.

Do you have a web page where you've scanned in these Goudey's? Old cards that were signed really fascinate me-- these people that got them signed were ahead of their time. How many do you own?

[mjkm90]

This has been one of my best collecting years. I was able to add some rare Cubs pennants, a few nice figural pieces, several pinbacks, some terrific memories from the National, and a few new collecting friends. It was the perfect blend of fun and fellowship.

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Does a signed '34 Gehrig exist?

Yes. I have seen about 3 of card #37. 2 members of this board have one. I have seen 2 of card #61.

Originally Posted by mschwade

Do you have a web page where you've scanned in these Goudey's? Old cards that were signed really fascinate me-- these people that got them signed were ahead of their time. How many do you own?

In my signature is a link to the set I am putting together. So far I am at 70 out of 96.

If anybody has one I need for sale or trade PLMK.

Best,
Mark