Do U.K. people collect American baseball cards?

[zljones]

Originally Posted by mart8081

There are a few of us that I know about but most seem to favour modern cards. Recently more people seem to be selling than buying (I would guess this is because the currency exchange rates are 25% better for UK sellers now than 3 years ago - they seem to like that strong US$).

I missed the N162 Kelly - nice looking card! Haven't purchased anything from this seller.

Robert A - the seller you purchased the Ramly from is absolutly top notch. I purchased a t205 Mathewson from him last week and it arrived in 2 days. He used to have around 200 x t206 cards including Cobb, Young, Mathewson and most HOFers (they were mostly sold off 12-18 months ago now). The seller told me they were originally bought raw about 10 years ago and then he got them graded. In this case he prefers 19th century cards (from many sets produced worldwide).

I would hazard a guess that US servicemen stationed her during the two world wars could have been responsible for some of the older baseball cards in the UK. A gentleman used to buy small lots from me between 2005-2008 that came from Cleveland but retired in England. The increased migratory patterns of individuals has also probably had an impact in the last 10-20 years.

In terms of English cards - the best looking sports cards in my opinion are the early cricket sets of Wills (1896 and 1901). The WG Grace cards in each set are considered the toughest but probably wouldn't exceed $200-250 in excellent condition.

You may have missed it because I made it disappear real fast. It was posted less than 24 hours, and I pounced right away. It was one of those best offer type deals, and I am glad they had an automatic acceptance, so that no one would come along and make a higher offer. If this card is real and not trimmed then I hit it pretty big. Even if it would grade an AUTH I still do ok ok 1,000.

[Brian Weisner]

Hi Tom,
I picked up a nice Broadleaf from Murray's cards serveral years ago... It might have been a hold out from your lot, as the pose on the front was Murray/Batting.....
Be well Brian

PS I purchased quite a few tougher backs from them back in 2003/2004.

[scooter729]

Since the buyer said he would post the pics later, hopefully you won't mind if I post the link. Looks to me like a great card at an even better price!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...vip=true&rt=nc

[zljones]

Originally Posted by scooter729

Since the buyer said he would post the pics later, hopefully you won't mind if I post the link. Looks to me like a great card at an even better price!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...vip=true&rt=nc

Awesome! Thank you that is the exact auction! I got goose bumps and can't wait to recieve it, as long as it's not Auth, it might grade a 3-4!

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by zljones

Awesome! Thank you that is the exact auction! I got goose bumps and can't wait to recieve it, as long as it's not Auth, it might grade a 3-4!

WOW! What a gorgeous card! That whole set, the artwork, is unbelievable...

[zljones]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

WOW! What a gorgeous card! That whole set, the artwork, is unbelievable...

I am in full agreement, I am nuts about N162, once I get this card I will have all four HOFers in the set. In my opinion N162 is the most beautiful set of cards ever made (baseball anyway). These are like little paintings on cardboard victorian style.

[Fred]

They have a tobacco/collector card show in London monthly or every couple of months at the Royal National Hotel in London. I went to a few of them but I was never able to locate many baseball cards that were reasonably priced. They thought they were worth more than they actually were worth and there weren't many to choose from. A few of the larger dealers "understood" that there was potential value in some of the cards and with the internet there's really nothing to hide (not much of a chance of finding a good deal unless the person is a total recluse).

The shows they had were pretty nice if you didn't mind non-sport or at least non-baseball related material.

Overall, I don't think that many Brits collect "baseball" cards. One shoppe that I used to check out was Murray's, unfortunately I believe they just closed a few months ago after a long time of being in business.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by zljones

I am in full agreement, I am nuts about N162, once I get this card I will have all four HOFers in the set. In my opinion N162 is the most beautiful set of cards ever made (baseball anyway). These are like little paintings on cardboard victorian style.

Yes they are, I hope I can pick some up. Now if only to find one signed... :P