What is your best card you added to your collection in 2013?

[scooter729]

There's a few weeks left in 2013 - I'd love to see the best of what folks have added to their collections this year. Or are you spending these last few weeks still searching for that prize?

Feel free to define 'best' in any way you'd like - doesn't need to mean most valuable, but could be scarcest, something you've searched for a while to find, etc.

These two Cobbs are tied for my favorite of the year....

[MikeGarcia]

....I don't think I'll ever have a better pick-up if I collect pre-war for another lifetime...
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...this unused Burke-stamped RPPC postcard of his ROY year wasn't even listed in the description of the contents of the scrapbook .

...my jaw dropped when I turned the page and this was sitting there , held in place by four of those little corner triangular things .

.. I don't expect to ever top this. Sometimes ya juss gets lucky.....

[Leon]

Great stuff so far.....Hard to pick a "best" because it was a good year but this is a good one.. This should be a fun thread too!!

[Bpm0014]

My autographed Larry Doyle which I promptly busted out of the case...

[4815162342]

[3-2-count]

Probably this one. Smoky Joe Wood pre Red Sox rookie rppc. Looks like just a child.

[cguidi]

Some of these pickups are rediculous

Shared these D304 a couple months ago... definitely my best! Now I am on the lookout for their partners in crime.

Fell in love with this 1908 Postcard too

[slidekellyslide]

Dazzy Vance "rookie" card.



This one had been killing me...but finally found it.



This one is not pre-war, but I had never seen it before I picked it up...given out only on Sam Miley Night.

[rainier2004]

its a tie...

[kkkkandp]

..I really couldn't choose between these two.

[scooter729]

Awesome stuff - keep it coming!

And there are no breaking the rules, since there are no rules!

[the 'stache]

I will upgrade it sometime in 2014, as it is my favorite pre-war card, but I absolutely love my Johnson portrait.

[T3s]

T3 Cobb No-Ad Back. T3 guys will know just how rare this one is.

Hoping everyone has a blessed 2014!

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by kkkkandp

..I really couldn't choose between these two.

I think Kevin is the winner this year. Just so people don't overlook that beauty, his Lowell card pictured above is an extremely rare card...try finding another in your lifetime. You might as well quit now Kevin...

[JerryTotino]

Great cards everyone.

My best card for the year is:

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Jerry

[Joe_G.]

Originally Posted by kkkkandp

..I really couldn't choose between these two.

Beautiful OJs Kevin, while the Collins - Lowell is a tough team change (missed that team change on that pose in the book) and condition rarity, I prefer the Vaughn with its player/pose rarity and beautiful contrast with huge angle cut right border. What a beauty!

[Joe_G.]

I'm going to break the rule and post several items that I was able to add to my core collection over 2013 and give thanks to those who made it possible. I've split them into two pics, the large items and the small items.

Among others, thank you Jay Miller, Gary Passamonte, Ted Brown (N175), Toby Peterson (both N172 Conway cards), and Brian Hodes (N172 Deacon White). The Deacon is off-condition but can't be too choosy when trying to collect all the poses. The other items came from eBay and auction houses.

I was able to pick up a couple Detroit scorecards this year but the attached copy is from a home game in 1887. Finding Detroit scorecards with Detroit on the road is easy, finding a home game scorecard, tough.

The Sam Thompson cabinet is nice but hope to trade it for a Detroit example down the road (or buy Detroit/sell Philly). It has been a great 2013 and its not over yet!

[JasonL]

I finally added the T207 Ward Miller about a month ago...completes my T207 Cubs team set!

On to 2014, when I hope to tackle the T202 Cubs in a meaningful way, and perhaps start the T204 Cubs, but that one will be a very long project

[Leon]

Phenomenal stuff guys. Ya'll are way too addicted .....here are a few more.

[therajah]

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[MVSNYC]

Incredible stuff, guys!

Here's a few goodies i added this year. Upside down back from Chris, and Snodgrass letter from Jay Wolt (get better buddy).

[bbeck]

The Plank is incredible for the grade. Spotless back.

[h2oya311]

Incredible stuff guys!! This has been a HUGE year for me!

Pre-War (+Day):








Post-war:


Modern (definitely my best pick-up of the year!!):

[atx840]

That's a gorgeous 3 Jason.

[jp1216]

3 best of 2013. 2 nice backs for my T206 Cleveland team set and a tough Feller.

[Bicem]

[Piratedogcardshows]

My main focus is the T210's and this is the best card I picked up this year for the set.Really great cards everyone.

[GaryPassamonte]

1866 Lowells. This is one of the sharpest images I have seen.

[kkkkandp]

Originally Posted by GaryPassamonte

1866 Lowells. This is one of the sharpest images I have seen.

Gary:

That's a beauty!

Kevin

[margoaepi]

A few of the recent Heritage T206 autos, a Brush Jennings, and a T227 Baker that completes my run of the 4 baseball players from that set.

[Joe_G.]

Originally Posted by GaryPassamonte

1866 Lowells. This is one of the sharpest images I have seen.

Many great cards in this thread, but I really like and appreciate the early Lowells image. Fantastic piece.

[aquarius31]

Originally Posted by GaryPassamonte

1866 Lowells. This is one of the sharpest images I have seen.

Gary, that's a superb piece with amazing clarity!

[wazoo]

For grade and hof. Thanks Bruce!

[wazoo]

And for backs, my piedmont 42 Snodgrass. Sorry for the poor quality photo.

[joeadcock]

Pete

That is one cool strip card

[HOF Auto Rookies]

I thought 2012 was bananas for my additions, boy was I wrong...WAAAYYYYY wrong

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[ullmandds]

brent...that 4 times signed 35' goudey is awesome!!!

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Thanks Pete! It is easily one of my favorite cards I have. I love multi signed cards, and one this old to have all four...WOW!


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[Leon]

Figured I would revive this thread once more with a card I didn't even think to bid on until 3 minutes before the auction was over. I decided I liked it quite late in the auction, fortunately won it, and now it's one of my faves...(if cdv's are cards?)

[GregMitch34]

Since we're reviving this thread with additional favorites, I'll add this.

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachm...1&d=1387770511

[GaryPassamonte]

Love that one, Leon. Cards, like beauty, are in the eyes of the beholder.

[Brian Van Horn]

A little of OT because I don't play favorites among the cards. I have had a couple of multiple purchases, however, I have enjoyed with both having a Pittsburgh connection. One is before WWII and one post WWII: