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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: James Feagin
In October 2007, I decided that it was time to complete a pre-war set. This wasnt done without a lot of research and fact-finding. When it came down to it, I wanted a project that was |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Matt
James congrats on the accomplishment! |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Jim VB
Congrats James! A great looking set, for sure. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Sean
Im surprised to see Bartell as your #1 toughest. That was the only one I ever owned. i got it signed but have since sold it. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: J Levine
I agree with Bartell being the toughest. It is still on my Phillies list. Andrews was really easy to acquire and I actually have owned 2 over the years and seen several. I have only seen 3 or 4 Bartell's in the last 10 years. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: barrysloate
James- Congratulations on finishing the set. Not a single Yankee or Giant in there- do you have a theory why that is so? You would think all those famous names would be a big draw back in its day. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Bob
Congrats James! I can echo how tough the Bartell card is, it's definitely in my top 5. Levey is a killer because he was Jewish and there were collectors who didn't necessarily collect the TO set who went after his card. Hornsby and Lombardi were tough because they are HOFers. I would slip Alexander (thanks again for the upgrade) and Haines in my top 5 of most difficult. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: James Feagin
Bob, |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Brad Green
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: James Feagin
The most expensive cards in order of cost are |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Joe D.
Congratulations. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: bruce Dorskind
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Steve Murray
Couple of upgrades and you can pass Richard. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Kenneth A. Cohen
Very nice James. Wouldn't you consider Grube one of the more difficult cards? I've been looking to upgrade it for my set but have rarely come across it. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: James Feagin
Absolutely, Grube is very tough! I might have to revise this list! |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Sean
DAMN! |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Bob
Hi Steve. You can start the set without any fear from me I've completed the set, Alexander was just an upgrade. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: JDRUM
James, |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Rich
Good job James, I've been slowly working on the set for some time. Tattoo Orbit was a lower end product put out by Wrigley. It's no wonder that the Wrigley owned Cubs were on 25% of the cards. Back in the early 1970's Orbits were very hard to find. A major "find" was the made around that time that produced most of the cards on the market for many years. This "find" had large amounts of every card except Andrews, Hadley, Blaeholder and Hornsby. This is where the the single print status of those cards started. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: James Feagin
I believe Mastro said that approximately 5000 cards were found in the 1970s. I guess that would mean 70-80 of each card? |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Jeremy
Congrats James ! I have always loved that set and thought it did not get enough love... |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Bob
Rich- That makes sense and accounts for the myth of the Blaeholder, Andrews and Hadley cards being rare. The truth is that these 3 cards are offered frequently on ebay while Levey, Alexander and a few others rarely appear. I've always felt that a collector putting together a complete set card by card gets a real sense of which cards are and which cards are not scarce within the set. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: David Atkatz
Barry asked: |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: J Levine
Can't wait to borrow the book from someone... |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Michael Steele
James, |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Bob
This is what I meant by the wild price swings on these cards: |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Michael Steele
I agree that the card went crazy cheap although I do not think it was won with a snipe as the winning bid came with 45 minutes or so left in the auction. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: James Feagin
Bob, |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Bob
Michael- You are right, not a snipe, just a late bid with about 35 minutes or so left. I had bid the day before and to be honest just forgot about it while watching college basketball I really expected it to go for around $125-150. Someone got nice deal! |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Mark Holt
Congratulations on completing the set and thanks for posting your thoughts on it. |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: Doug
Congratulations on finishing your set! |
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1933 Tattoo Orbit: The Journey Ends and Some Observations
Posted By: dan mckee
I can't argue with that list of the last 5 James, I remember those as being tough for me as well. Dan. |
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