April Pickups

[MattyC]

Allow me to kick off April with these two cards...

The first is the 78 Brett. One of my favorite close up shots in all of Post War cards. I have owned so many of this card since I was a kid, and this is the cleanest copy I ever have come across. The borders and his face are totally free of the PD that usually plagues the card, plus the centering is there.



Next up is a nice and square #660 Aaron Mini; the card is so often diamond cut. Not to mention OC. Found this squared up beauty for around twenty bucks on eBay!

[DanP]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Allow me to kick off April with these two cards...

The first is the 78 Brett. One of my favorite close up shots in all of Post War cards. I have owned so many of this card since I was a kid, and this is the cleanest copy I ever have come across. The borders and his face are totally free of the PD that usually plagues the card, plus the centering is there.

Next up is a nice and square #660 Aaron Mini; the card is so often diamond cut. Not to mention OC. Found this squared up beauty for around twenty bucks on eBay!

Nice pickups Matt, perfect centering on the Aaron. Congrats!

[jimivintage]

Yet another one for the HOF RC Collection! Slight diamond cut, but it's pretty for a 1.5. I like the fact that the border is not completely shifted over to the right like we often see. On to the next HOF RC....

[jb67]

An outstanding looking Aaron rookie for a PSA 1.5. Wow!

Matt, those are a couple of nice looking 70's to start off the month of April. I just picked up a 75 Aaron a week ago that is off to PSA as we speak. Both the Brett and Aaron are about as good as it gets with the centering. Congrats.

[jason.1969]

Was not happy with centering but still a good card for my 1952 high numbers.



...April Fools!

[jason.1969]

Am now up to 14 out of 24 with my 1956 Topps Dodgers team set. Goal has been pretty good centering and corners, with this card being a tad nicer than most of my others.

Am planning a fun display in honor of the 60th anniversary of Brooklyn's first and only world championship.

[DanP]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

Yet another one for the HOF RC Collection! Slight diamond cut, but it's pretty for a 1.5. I like the fact that the border is not completely shifted over to the right like we often see. On to the next HOF RC....

Jimi, that's an unbelievable card. It just goes to show, you can still find nice cards at bargain prices. Nice job!

[jimivintage]

Originally Posted by DanP

Jimi, that's an unbelievable card. It just goes to show, you can still find nice cards at bargain prices. Nice job!

Blessed to have another board member help a brother out!

[Exhibitman]

April will be Super!

[jason.1969]

Here is another one for my Brooklyn Dodgers World Champs collection. Can you spot what's most unusual about this card?

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[jimivintage]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Here is another one for my Brooklyn Dodgers World Champs collection. Can you spot what's most unusual about this card?

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The direction for which he's diving into the bag?

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

The direction for which he's diving into the bag?

Keep trying!

[jimivintage]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Here is another one for my Brooklyn Dodgers World Champs collection. Can you spot what's most unusual about this card?

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OMG! It's a fake card?!?!? Hoak should be in a Cubs uniform!

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

OMG! It's a fake card?!?!? Hoak should be in a Cubs uniform!

Yes!! An artist friend of mine is Dodgerizing Hoak, Russ Meyer, and Frank Kellert for my '55 World Champs display. Her tougher job will be "1956-izing" George Shuba, who isn't in the set at all.

[almostdone]

Very nicely done Jason. I am eager to see the others now. I know this is a big project for you and I'm loving seeing it come together.
Drew

[begsu1013]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

Yet another one for the HOF RC Collection! Slight diamond cut, but it's pretty for a 1.5. I like the fact that the border is not completely shifted over to the right like we often see. On to the next HOF RC....

jimi,

superb example, we have the same tastes!!

hope you enjoy her!!!

[begsu1013]

although a football card and kinda sophomoric, I landed one of my white whales a few days ago and just got her. she's a pop 2 and not sure if psa still grades this card. anyways, this was one of those tough error cards I was in to growing up, even though it's not really an error card, just perfectly time/placed shot!

(kinda pissed at my scanner. it's resolution is too good!! as this scan makes it look like all sorts of imperfections in this card, I can assure you this card is gorgeous in hand)

[T206Fan]

Very nice 1 card mailday

[jimivintage]

Originally Posted by T206Fan

Very nice 1 card mailday

Nice! Tough card to find centered!

[bcbgcbrcb]

Great Aaron RC, Jimi!

[AMBST95]

Recent pickup:

[jb67]

That Cuellar/Cueller is a beauty. Love that set especially when it is centered. Congrats.

[MattyC]

Great looking 59s!

Stumbled across this awesomely centered mini Carter RC. Between this and that 660 Aaron I am getting some love with the centered minis.

[jimivintage]

....yeah...I can't help myself right now. Picking a few nice ones these days. I'm liking the idea of low to mid grade HOF RCs with nice eye appeal. Hmmmm....you know, the more affordable kind!

[jimivintage]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Great looking 59s!

Stumbled across this awesomely centered mini Carter RC. Between this and that 660 Aaron I am getting some love with the centered minis.

Great looking cards, Matt! I've always loved the '75T set!

[DanP]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

....yeah...I can't help myself right now. Picking a few nice ones these days. I'm liking the idea of low to mid grade HOF RCs with nice eye appeal. Hmmmm....you know, the more affordable kind!

Wow... nice job again Jimi. I just picked one up also.

[jimivintage]

Originally Posted by DanP

Wow... nice job again Jimi. I just picked one up also.

Thanks, buddy! Post it when you get the chance!

[AustinMike]

Nice 59s guys, I've always been partial to that set. I may have to try to finish it one of these days.

In the meantime, I had to go to Houston this week. Got to see the wildflowers along the way. Got home yesterday to this beauty.

[AustinMike]

Then today, Mr. FedEx dropped this off. I'm kind of liking April so far.

[39special]

Originally Posted by AustinMike

Then today, Mr. FedEx dropped this off. I'm kind of liking April so far.

Great looking Mantle.Nice pick up!!

[brewing]

Guys!! It's April 3rd, slow down you're making me jealous.

[DanP]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

Thanks, buddy! Post it when you get the chance!

LOL... I did post it in my response to your post. It looks just like yours except PSA 5.

[jb67]

Originally Posted by AustinMike

Then today, Mr. FedEx dropped this off. I'm kind of liking April so far.

Wow very nice pickup! Nicely centered and the crispness and clarity of that card is extremely high end. Congrats.

[JoeDfan]

1971 House of Jazz. Kind of a weird card, and a little later DiMaggio than I like to buy, but also hard to find, I think.

[bobc88]

Originally Posted by AustinMike

Nice 59s guys, I've always been partial to that set. I may have to try to finish it one of these days.

In the meantime, I had to go to Houston this week. Got to see the wildflowers along the way. Got home yesterday to this beauty.

Nice!

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by AustinMike

Then today, Mr. FedEx dropped this off. I'm kind of liking April so far.

It looks almost fake its so clean. Beautiful card. Congrats on an awesome pickup! Love the Post pickup as well!

[jimivintage]

Originally Posted by DanP

LOL... I did post it in my response to your post. It looks just like yours except PSA 5.

Omg....I thought that was mine.....lol. Nice card!

[LuckyLarry]

I've been chipping away at the 1960 Leaf baseball set for a couple of years now. The high numbers (73-144) are TOUGH! At our local monthly show yesterday I stopped by my my favorite dealers table and I saw this beauty on display. I don't even remember ever seeing this card? Anyway I bought a big stack of '50s and '60s non sports cards along with this 1960 Leaf card for $25 total. So I would guess this card cost me $3 or $4 max. I took a peak at the price guide when I got home, to find out this is one of the most expensive cards included in the hi numbers (only #125 Sparky Anderson and the last card in the set #144 Jim Bunning book higher). It's a cool card!
Larry

[MattyC]

How can anyone go wrong for $35?! Some amazing cards out there for low prices. A centered Mantle card from the early 60s!

[MetsBaseball1973]

Unbelievable how you find these gems, Matty! Btw, your Ruth RC and 52 Mick are the ultimate two cards I would love to own-- look as good or better than examples that cost way more.

[AustinMike]

Originally Posted by LuckyLarry

I've been chipping away at the 1960 Leaf baseball set for a couple of years now. The high numbers (73-144) are TOUGH! At our local monthly show yesterday I stopped by my my favorite dealers table and I saw this beauty on display. I don't even remember ever seeing this card? Anyway I bought a big stack of '50s and '60s non sports cards along with this 1960 Leaf card for $25 total. So I would guess this card cost me $3 or $4 max. I took a peak at the price guide when I got home, to find out this is one of the most expensive cards included in the hi numbers (only #125 Sparky Anderson and the last card in the set #144 Jim Bunning book higher). It's a cool card!
Larry

Nice pick-up Larry. I've always thought that if the 1960 Leaf set had been done in color, it would be a lot more popular than it is. Regardless, I think it's a nice set. Good luck with it!

[wilkiebaby11]

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Picked this beauty up from another board member.
By far the most expensive card in my collection.



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[jason.1969]

Wow!!

[39special]

Originally Posted by wilkiebaby11

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Picked this beauty up from another board member.
By far the most expensive card in my collection.



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Awesome card Steve!

[MattyC]

Great Mick. Keeping the 53T theme alive, here is one card I have been after a long, long while. A true Post War beast to find with eye appeal and even decent centering-- and so hard to find a nice low-grade example.

[wilkiebaby11]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Great Mick. Keeping the 53T theme alive, here is one card I have been after a long, long while. A true Post War beast to find with eye appeal and even decent centering-- and so hard to find a nice low-grade example.

That's my next big card for my set. It's a true beauty. Nice pick up.


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[MattyC]

Just copped this centered Babe from a fellow board member; pretty pumped!

[AustinMike]

Steve, nice '53 Topps Mick! Still on my want list.

[GregC]

Damn bro, I was just talking about adding a 53T Maysand another Goudey Ruth to the collection and there they are. Stunning pick ups.

I had some time to burn on an international flit so grabbed a Mays of my own. Thought this would pair really nicely with my 52T Mick. They almost seem separated at birth.



This Ryan has been on my want list for a while now. So happy to find one so well centered without having to go high grade.



Also a few Mantles that I slacked on posting:

[jason.1969]

Funny how much repetition there's been on this thread so far. And here I am copying GregC...at least on one of his beauties!