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Old 12-30-2006, 07:24 AM
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Posted By: Mike Peich

I know we have all acquired a number of great items in the past year, but what would you single out as your best collecting acquisition for 2006? And, just as importantly, is there an interesting story attached to the card/item?

For me the T222 of Walter Johnson was my hands-down favorite. Because of its scarcity (and cost), it is one of the two cards in the set I thought I'd never acquire. However, the card collecting gods smiled down on me when Richard Wong and I started negotiating a trade, plus cash. We sealed the deal, and now the Train sits here in Pennsylvania.

My second interesting pick-up was a W600 of Oscar Jones, who was born in Chester County, PA (where I live). It would be a strong EX, except for a tiny pinhole in the top, right border. I have Tony and Rose Carafiel (two of the nicest people in the hobby) and Wayne Varner to thank for this one, acquired at the recent Reading Show.

I'm having problems with my scanner, but you can go to Photobucket to see each one.
Johnson:
http//s137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/mpeich/W600/?action=view&current=T222Johnson.jpg

Jones:
http//s137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/mpeich/W600/?action=view&current=W600Jones.jpg

And the rest of you?

Happy New Year, and lots of good wishes for new and interesting items.

Cheers, Mike

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Old 12-30-2006, 07:29 AM
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Posted By: Brian

Nothing overly interesting about the acquisition. I played in a father's day poker tourney, finished 2nd, and used the earnings to pay for a large portion of the card.

I have been searching for a quality Gandil for 4+ years, and to get such a clean example with a framed back was a happy day.

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Old 12-30-2006, 07:46 AM
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Posted By: Joann

Wow Mike - I'm not sure how to respond to this because my collection kind of exploded into different types in 2006. Prior to that I had kind of putzed around with mainstream tobacco issues of Detroit players. So I won't answer the question directly as asked, but instead note that in 2006 I got my first ever card of the following issues:

N172
N29
T204
T202
Obaks - 1910 and 1911
T207
Dietzche Postcards
M116
Zeenut - 1911 only
E93
E95
E96
E97
E97 BW
E98
E101
E102
E103
E106
1933 Goudey
1934 Goudey
E-unc Herpolsheimer's card

Wow. That's a lot of added types. As to most significant? A shorter list, with reasons:

- N172 Ganzel - first N172 and I'd looked a long time
- E97 McIntyre SGC 50 - my first higher end and scarcer card. I opened it and thought "I don't ususally get these cards - other people get these cards." Still thrilled.
- E97 BW Rossman SGC 20 - my first really scarce/unusual type
- N28 Annie Oakley - because I'd tried for so long to find one I could afford
- E-Unc Herp's card - reasons described in another thread
- 1933 Goudey Ruth Red - first Goudey, first Ruth, and I wanted one for years.

Finally, I picked up a cabinet of the 1890 Young Ladie's Baseball Club. I've posted scans every chance I've had, so you've all seen it. It is probably something like my favorite, most significant, or whatever. Awesome.

Nice thread Mike. Sorry if I kind of hijacked it or didn't answer within the meaning of the question. Just too much in 2006 to narrow down.

Joann

It's also worth noting that, as regards my shorter list of more significant cards, each and every item came from someone on this board either via BST or their "for sale" web site. Not one ebay or otherwise sort of anonymous pickup in that second list. Says a lot for this board.

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Posted By: Steve M.

I know I've showed this on the First January Pickup Thread but it has to be my best though the 1911 Zeenut Weaver and the 1911 Obak Weaver are close seconds.

1915 Zeenut McMullen (highest SGC graded example).

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Posted By: Lee



Although not a 1 or low pop or a high grade, my T206 UZIT was my best pickup this year (just got it in the mail yesterday).

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Posted By: Turner Engle

Moran Stray Line for $20 at my local Columbus, Ohio show. The dealer had no idea what he had.

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Posted By: Joe Jones

My Best Acquisition for 2006 (that will go in my collection)was a PM1 Matty because it got me hooked on Pins! Plus I always wanted a PM1.

My best acquisition for 2006 (That I will not keep in my collection) was a T207 Red Cross. It is nice just to hold one in person for a while.

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

This is easy for me to answer. It's my 1907 Fun and Frolic with an Indian Ball Team book. I had been searching a very long time to find this book and the best part about it was that I got it cheap because it was listed poorly and my major competition for Nebraska Indians items either didn't see it or didn't need it.

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Old 12-30-2006, 11:32 AM
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Posted By: RayB

My Cobb Bat On was the years nicest and most expensive snag. It was also the last of the four Cobbs I needed for my T206 subset.

subset.

The most exciting pick ups outside my T-206 set were both purchased on the BST here.
Thanks so much. The sellers know who they are.



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All of these sets are in a small way now in my 2007 hunt list.
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Old 12-30-2006, 01:24 PM
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Posted By: E, Daniel

I picked up some nice vintage in 06 including a 14'CJ W.Johnson, E98 Mack with blue background, and 35'Chicle Nagurski.....but in terms of best pick-up it's gotta be this rose. THREE years searching for an example uncut and in this kind of condition, and somehow managing to not get outsniped! When you wait so long for a card, it sure is sweet!!!





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Square Frame Dineen...


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Posted By: Ricky Y

I sort of went hog wild and exceeded my budget but I got some great stuff that I wanted for awhile.

Old judge Ewing with Mascot - thanks Leon!

D311 Ryan from Bob M - very happy with this one too!

e107 Sugden

exhibit earle combs - part of that huge exhibits that are being auctioned on ebay

exhibit lou gehrig

Big thanks also to all the other net 54 members from whom I have bought from this year! You've added some great pieces to my type collection.

Ricky

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D328 Weil Baking - Marsans.
Was searching for this one for over three years.

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Old 12-30-2006, 03:16 PM
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Posted By: Martin Neal

I acquired the other half of a small Richmond, Virginia find in 2006. There were 85 t205s and t206s in the lot. These were actually dug out from a kitchen trashcan at the seller's uncle's house. Here are a few of better ones.

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Posted By: Cat

If I had to pick one...

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Posted By: barry arnold

Hard to pick but fun to think about.
206
Green port. Cobb
Matty Port.
Murray Lenox

happy new year

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Old 12-30-2006, 06:23 PM
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Posted By: Jason Carota

My two best for 2006 (hard to choose only one):

T206 - Chief Bender w/ Trees


T206 - Deacon Phillippe


I don't have a special story about acquiring either one. The Phillippe, however, has become the favorite of my T206 collection.

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Posted By: JK

This one takes top honors:



Some honorable mentions:


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Posted By: Richard

Mike - thanks for the kind words and I am glad that Walter has a good home. As for the key piece that I received from Mike in return, here he is. Big 6 has also found a permanent residence - in California

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Posted By: S Gross

In '05 it was Sweeney....
In '06, I'll have to go with Graham:



My Joann "I don't ususally get these cards - other people get these cards." (one of the best quotes from this board BTW/IMO), are these:

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Posted By: Wesley

There has been so many changes to my collection in the past twelve months. My favorite pickup though is probably the N172 Wright.



I would also like to thank Jim L, Andy, and Bruce for some other great transactions.

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Posted By: JimB

It came to me in a trade, but is certainly a highlight.

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Posted By: E, Daniel

Those last two cards of Wesley's and Jim's are just exceptional, and if ever a card could be called a cornerstone of a collection - surely the N172 Wright is it.....while the E98 Young is an absolute screamer. If borders are possible that wide all round, surely every other E98 card I've ever seen has been trimmed post manufacture.....?

Daniel

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Posted By: Bruce Dorskind


1. Famous Baseball Elephant Circus Poster - Robert Edward Auctions

2. Jackie Robinson NAACP Poster - Lelands

3. PSA 7 T222 Reublach - Memory Lane (only T 222 in this grade)

4. D 311 SGC 80 Pfyl - Goodwin (only D 311 in this grade)

5. T 222 SGC 88 Moriarty -Lew Lipset's Old Judge Auction

6. PSA 8 Wilson Frank Enos Slaughter - our N54 Board Advertising


All and all it was a very good year! May 2007 be the year of the "Big Find"


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Old 12-31-2006, 04:37 AM
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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Bruce -- a Jackie Robinson NAACP poster????? I've got to see this. Can you post a scan????

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Posted By: Bruce Dorskind



Hello Jeff;

This poster appeared in Leland's Spring 2006 Sports Auction

The link can be found below

Enjoy.

FYI- The poster will be on exhibit along with a cadre of other rare
baseball items from a plethora of major collections next Spring
at the Museum of the City of New York's Special Exhibition
entitled "The Glory Days of Baseball 1947-1957"

http://lelands.com/bid.aspx?auctionid=603&lot=516

Best wishes for a Happy New Year!


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Posted By: JimB

Bruce,
I love that Robinson poster. Great pick-up!
JimB

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Posted By: Tony Andrea

Just a few I was lucky enough to grab in 06.

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Posted By: martindl

Maybe not my best, but certainly my favorite.

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Posted By: Richard

this super nice E107 with the rare overprint back.

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Posted By: Paul

In some ways, my best acquisitions would have to be the N172 McPhee and Cuban HOFers I picked up to bring my HOF collection as close to completion as possible. But I think these two are the cards I will enjoy the most:




They are obviously not to scale.

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Posted By: john/z28jd

Not the best cards but 3 of the tougher OJ team cards i got this year,the Detroit is an International League team,not the NL Wolverines

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Posted By: Kevin Cummings

Definitely my Fearnaught cabinet of James White, especially because it was once owned by the Deacon himself!

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Posted By: peter chao

Guys,

I picked up a '33 Goudey Jimmy Foxx in the scarce 1st series in good condition for only $250. This is a very significant card. Double xx came up as a catcher and this was the first time he was listed on a card as a First Baseman. As a matter of fact in the '34 Diamond set he was listed as a catcher again.

Happy New Year to the Guys and Joann.

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Posted By: Joe D.

and for my own personal collection tastes...
I don't think I will be able to top this pickup any time soon -

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Posted By: Joe D.

of being able to see Lyle's pickup in person at the Philly show.

What a card! A true hobby gem!

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Posted By: Lyle

but it was also a real treat for me to see your NY Giants postcard in person as well...the clarity was unreal !

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