If You Could Take One Card From Someone Here...

[MetsBaseball1973]

Let's all face it: healthy envy is part of collecting. It's a nice compliment to pay another collector. As I see the great cards posted here on a regular basis, it made me think of a fun what if...

Assume you could take any ONE card from any one collector here. Which would it be and why? I'm going to do some super fun virtual shopping here for the next few hours and really think this through before making my pick...

[pawpawdiv9]

At first, I'd say one of MattyC's cards, either the Mick52 or his Ruth RC.
but i know theres guys on here with very rare cards that people would love and never get a hand on, unless adopted.
I know of a post war guy with a Mick dice game card thats rare for post-war
As for pre-war. Almost anything RC wise of any HoF'er.

[Enfuego]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

At first, I'd say one of MattyC's cards, either the Mick52 or his Ruth RC.
but i know theres guys on here with very rare cards that people would love and never get a hand on, unless adopted.
I know of a post war guy with a Mick dice game card thats rare for post-war
As for pre-war. Almost anything RC wise of any HoF'er.

I too would grab the Bambino RC as well!

[MetsBaseball1973]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

At first, I'd say one of MattyC's cards, either the Mick52 or his Ruth RC.
but i know theres guys on here with very rare cards that people would love and never get a hand on, unless adopted.
I know of a post war guy with a Mick dice game card thats rare for post-war
As for pre-war. Almost anything RC wise of any HoF'er.

Hysterical-- after spending all this time browsing as many pics as I can, I have also decided on MattyC's Ruth Rookie, followed closely by his Mantle, as I am a centering guy.

To me, his "1.5" Ruth is the prime hobby example of how the grade is so far from the whole story. I mean 5's that don't look nearly as good as his Ruth cost 90k and I think he paid in the 50's for it. Plus I have never seen one centered better in any grade.

[ErikV]

Hands down, the one card I wish I owned...

[kkkkandp]

This is a sort of easy one - as Jay Miller is Mr. OJ and my collection pales in comparison to his I would love to grab one of the toughies he has to fill a hole in my collection. The hard part is picking just one.

I wouldn't be overly greedy by trying to glom a California League card, for instance, but a Jake Wells or a Peek-A-Boo Veach would do nicely. Alternatively, I would take a Tug Wilson to replace the one I had to sell to fund some of the repairs to my house.

[darwinbulldog]

I think I have to go with this Wagner from Leon's collection. I don't mind mentioning it now since I have no chance of affording it when it hits the auction block in July. It would be a decent candidate even without the tab.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=190332

[slipk1068]

Leon's Matty proof is probably my favorite.

[Bicem]

Lichtman's American League Publishing Cobb.

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

I think I have to go with this Wagner from Leon's collection. I don't mind mentioning it now since I have no chance of affording it when it hits the auction block in July. It would be a decent candidate even without the tab.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=190332

Originally Posted by slipk1068

Leon's Matty proof is probably my favorite.

I have a feeling that a lot of cards from the LLCF* are going to be posted in this thread.

*LLCF = Leon Luckey College Fund

[MattyC]

I would take PCoz's Frederick Foto Ruth followed by Joe T's 1914 Mathewson CJ!

Paw and Mets, thank you both very much for the kind words on these two:

[Howe’s Hunter]

Between Josh Jones' Cy Young side view, Jeremy J's Hindu-backed Bernhard (what is with all the J initials?) and another member's Hindu-back Killian, I'd probably take Josh's Cy Young. Not the rare back, but with it, I would have all three poses of Cy Young with Howe's stamp on the back.

[Bpm0014]

T206Collector's T206 signed Cy Young or Walter Johnson...

[frohme]

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

I think I have to go with this Wagner from Leon's collection. I don't mind mentioning it now since I have no chance of affording it when it hits the auction block in July. It would be a decent candidate even without the tab.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=190332

When I saw the original post, my answer came to mind instantly ... and while I have the same sentiment as Glenn on Leon's upcoming divestiture - so to speak - its for a different reason, namely:



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Mike

[atx840]

Has to be Leon's proof. Top HOF, Type-1 no name design change, fat handcut borders, blank backed proof. Doesn't get any better than that for me.

[Kawika]

Chuck: Only card I've ever submitted for a re-grade. I've seen 2's that were roadkill and thought this beauty deserved better. SGC gave it a wee bump.

[Wite3]

I would love Dan's Felin's Frank card...

Joshua

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Kawika

Chuck: Only card I've ever submitted for a re-grade. I've seen 2's that were roadkill and thought this beauty deserved better. SGC gave it a wee bump.

My favorite card of anyone's on this board -- and I agree, very undergraded.

Here's my other two mentioned above:

[kmac32]

I would appropriate Kevin Andrew's 1921 E121 O'Leary card for my collection

[ejharrington]

Not a card but RobSteinmetz has Dave Kingman's "Babe Ruth Crown", given to him in 1980 in honor of his amazing offensive season in 1979 with the Cubs. Absolutely awesome!

[vintagehofrookies]

I want these and that 1905 Tigers team Sporting Life(I think that's it) for a member who I can't recall

Originally Posted by calvindog

My favorite card of anyone's on this board -- and I agree, very undergraded.

Here's my other two mentioned above:

[calvindog]

[CW]

Originally Posted by Kawika

Chuck: Only card I've ever submitted for a re-grade. I've seen 2's that were roadkill and thought this beauty deserved better. SGC gave it a wee bump.

SO nice, David! I'll shoot you a PM for directions so I can come over and pick it up. Thanks!

[oldjudge]

Since Kevin is taking one of mine, it is only fair that I take Corey's Creighton Peck and Snyder.

[Jobu]

Short of cards worth as much as a house, I would take one of Leon's cards that i will share after I don't win it. In second place would be the T213-1 Matty dark cap - I would happily take either Ted Z's or Dean H.'s (hi fellas, still love your cards).

[kkkkandp]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Since Kevin is taking one of mine, it is only fair that I take Corey's Creighton Peck and Snyder.

I'll take someone else's if you just find a willing donor!