Top Pick Ups of 2011 Part II

[ullmandds]

I thought a "find" was a new discovery...like the louisiana find...like the skydash collection...like the nun's t206 wagner last year...not a "pick-up?"

Call me an anal retentive mo fo...but WTF? These are just "pick-ups?"

[T3s]

Hello,

I think this can be labeled as a find for 2011.

Before having most of the cards graded and before selling any, I scanned each and every one of the cards with the idea that I was going to create a book to preserve and document their original state and create some level of provenance.

I ended up going to Walmart.com and creating a beautiful photo book measuring 12 X 12, bound with black leather covers. Each card is full-size, full color on glossy paper with a black background. I created an intro page with a brief history of the cards and specific mention of the prior owners and how the group was passed down through the years. I also labled each card underneath with full name and nickname - Frank "Piano Mover" Smith for example, as well as a note if they were HOFers and their year of induction.

I made two copies for the seller's two adult sons and also kept a copy for myself. I know there are other places to get this type of thing done, but I was able to do it easily, quicky, relatively cheaply and with beautiful results. I would absolutely recommend that anyone who comes across any type of "find" do the same thing. You'll be glad you did.

Happy New Year and Happy Collecting,
Craig

[joeadcock]

Peter

Agreed.

I meant find as best pick up, but due to possible confusion, I will go ahead and change caption.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by T3s

Hello,

I think this can be labeled as a find for 2011.

Before having most of the cards graded and before selling any, I scanned each and every one of the cards with the idea that I was going to create a book to preserve and document their original state and create some level of provenance.

I ended up going to Walmart.com and creating a beautiful photo book measuring 12 X 12, bound with black leather covers. Each card is full-size, full color on glossy paper with a black background. I created an intro page with a brief history of the cards and specific mention of the prior owners and how the group was passed down through the years. I also labled each card underneath with full name and nickname - Frank "Piano Mover" Smith for example, as well as a note if they were HOFers and their year of induction.

I made two copies for the seller's two adult sons and also kept a copy for myself. I know there are other places to get this type of thing done, but I was able to do it easily, quicky, relatively cheaply and with beautiful results. I would absolutely recommend that anyone who comes across any type of "find" do the same thing. You'll be glad you did.

Happy New Year and Happy Collecting,
Craig

Well done, Craig!

[ullmandds]

Thanks...i feel much better now!

Craig...thats definitely a find...nice one!

[Brian Van Horn]

I have a number of cards I have enjoyed picking up this year:

[joeadcock]

Brian
Good year for you

Love that Diaz Vance. Also the Hornsby.

Happy New Year

[bcbgcbrcb]

Brian:

Great pick-ups on the Combs & Vance Rookies, those are both exteremly tough ones!

[wonkaticket]

Craig,

Insane just insane!

Cheers,

John

[wonkaticket]

I assume this is about pickups as well as finds for 2011? If so then here were some of my fav. pickups of 2011.

Still have lots left to scan but here's what I've scanned so far....

http://imageevent.com/piojohn3/colle...2011highlights

http://imageevent.com/piojohn3/colle...c/1909t212obak
1909 Obak Set

Web Link for you guys.....

Cheers,

John

[kmac32]

Brian, where on earth did you find the O'leary and Mitchell cards? Oleary is obviosly trimmed but a tough find. Mitchell isnt easy either. Are they both blanked backed?

Kmac