Hoarding Thread 2011 - Show em if you dare !

[DixieBaseball]

Some would say it just ain't right. Others might say, what's the point !? As collector's we already possess the hoarding gene to some degree... Some more than others. I don't typically hoard anything (yeah, right), but years ago, I started accumulating Al Bridwell Type 2 Coupon's with "Nashville" on it. (N.Y issue is not allowed in my collection ) My New Year's resolution is to let the next Al Bridwell-Nashville T213-2 go... Please show what you hoard, unless of course you are still hoarding, and you don't want to out what you hoard. I am coming clean for 2011! Happy New Year Net 54 Members !

[Leon]

I try to pick up each T216 Virginia Extra with a clean back that I see. It took me close to 5 yrs to find my first one. This is one of the scarcest sets we collect, imo.......If you see a VE with a clean back, that isn't shown here, just know that there will be some friendly competition for it. And that doesn't include a few others guys I fight with for them too.....

[T206Collector]

If the price is right, I'll take as many signed T206 cards as you've got -- even if I've got them already...

....Trouble is, I usually trade the doubles for other signed pre-war cards I don't have! Here's a nice pair of signed Doyles that I have no current plans to part with. If you've got any more, I'll take 'em!

[Cat]

[DixieBaseball]

Cat - That is sick. Love it..

[Leon]

Hey Cat
Those are awesome!!! And one of them in a 9 holder. That is unreal. You da man on Sisler M101's......here's one you don't see often...I was offered a pretty penny for it but it's in my collection.....best regards

[bigfish]

Leon,

That Chapman card is killer as well. Thanks for showing.

[RobertGT]

Hoarding

[4815162342]

That looks like the locker from Storage Wars!

[cubsfan102003]

I finished half of my basement in my old house. Originally it was intended to be a hang out/party room. It turned into my baseball collection room. I no longer live in this house, and my collection has downsized drastically due to less space. These pics are about 2 years old. One of these days, I'll take new pictures of my current hoard. But here goes.





















Tom

[cdn_collector]

Every now and again the thought crosses my mind to pick a particular card, and collect a bunch of them to put together a framed display. Done right [a T205 or T206 with multiple backs or an image that crosses many sets], I actually think it could look pretty cool. And then I start to think about the questions people will ask when they see that I have 8, 10, 12 of the same picture of what will appear to be a random dude in a frame hanging on my wall.

And then I veto the idea and move on...


Regards,

Richard.

[T206Collector]

...my collection of signed T206 Snodgrass batting cards, including one of my all-time favorites because it has a note from dear old Fred on the back...

[FrankWakefield]

I think I lack only the Piedmont 150 factory #30 card, to have at least one of the various back possibilities. Only one Hindu in the bunch, a couple of Sovereigns. I have several of his other items: cards, a pin, a silk, and a stamp.

[DixieBaseball]

Originally Posted by cdn_collector

Every now and again the thought crosses my mind to pick a particular card, and collect a bunch of them to put together a framed display. Done right [a T205 or T206 with multiple backs or an image that crosses many sets], I actually think it could look pretty cool. And then I start to think about the questions people will ask when they see that I have 8, 10, 12 of the same picture of what will appear to be a random dude in a frame hanging on my wall.

And then I veto the idea and move on...


Regards,

Richard.

Richard, if you drop the frame wall display idea, then people won't ask about having 8-10-12 of the same card. You would simply be hoarding...

[Cat]

Originally Posted by Leon

Hey Cat
Those are awesome!!! And one of them in a 9 holder. That is unreal. You da man on Sisler M101's......here's one you don't see often...I was offered a pretty penny for it but it's in my collection.....best regards

Whoa Leon, that is a super cool Sisler.

My Sisler hang-up is a bit focused. I only collect the #166 (M101-5 and D328).

[MBMiller25]

This is the only card that I have doubles of. Looking to add an autographed version of this card as well.

[cubsfan102003]

Matt,

I'm not very familiar with the 1948 Leaf set. Why are the colors so different from one to the next? The hats look so much different, as does most of the red color on both cards. The jersey's are different too. It appears as though the seams down the side, and on the shoulder are visible on the PSA 7, but not on the PSA 8. Are there variations within the set that just aren't noted on the PSA flip?

Thanks,
Tom

[FrankWakefield]

The 7 is out of register. Look at the black boxes for the name; the 8 is ever so slightly off to the left (as it lines up with the blue background), and the 7 is off to the right. Still, nice cards. And one great, gentleman ballplayer.

[tedzan]

Here are some more of these color variations. I have many more of them. LEAF Gum was notorious for these color errors.







NOTE......They are not a 1948 issue. The Grading Co's have miss-labeled them.


TED Z

[FrankWakefield]

Yes, 1949.

[Exhibitman]

Thanks for posting those pics, Tom. I thought I had a habit until I saw that...

I collect every example that I can find of certain Exhibit cards but if I said which I'd have to kill every reader, which could take years and cost millions of dollars to achieve...

[MBMiller25]

I'm not very familiar with the 1948 Leaf set. Why are the colors so different from one to the next? The hats look so much different, as does most of the red color on both cards. The jersey's are different too. It appears as though the seams down the side, and on the shoulder are visible on the PSA 7, but not on the PSA 8. Are there variations within the set that just aren't noted on the PSA flip?

I've been beaten to the punch in regards to your question as to why the coloring is so different on each of these cards. There are variations and the set is notorious for this.

As for the flip being labelled 1948, I can only think that PSA does this because the first series of these cards was released in December 1948. I would like to see them label this card 1948-49 Leaf myself.

[tedzan]

Matt

Regarding your......
"As for the flip being labelled 1948, I can only think that PSA does this because the first series of these cards was released in
December 1948. I would like to see them label this card 1948-49 Leaf myself. "

Pardon me for beinng difficult, but where did you get this...." first series of these cards was released in December 1948 ? "

I, and many old dinosaurs my age (nationwide), collected these LEAF BB cards as kids in the Spring of 1949. And, NONE of us
recall them ever been available at any time in 1948.
As late as December of 1948, we were still getting the 2nd series of LEAF FB cards.

Trust me, the 1st series of LEAF BB cards (49) were available in early Spring of '49. The 2nd (or scarce) series (of 49 cards)
were available in the Summer of '49....and, only in Boston, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio.


TED Z

[MBMiller25]

Ted, My information could be bad, but here is where I got it from. My wife's aunt's husband's father was a salesman for Topps from Day 1. The entire family gets together on major holidays, and of course, I gravitate to him because of his affiliation with Topps/baseball card and all the stories he has to tell. He knows about my love for Stan Musial, and during a conversation regarding my Musial cards, and my love for the 48-49 Leaf card, he told me about the first release going out in December 1948. Again, he's an old guy and might be giving me bad information, but that's where the information came from.

[cubsfan102003]

Thanks all for the info. I am not at all familiar with it like I said. I had heard bits and pieces about the 1948 or 1949 issues in the past. I did not know anything about the variations, and I appreciate all of your information.

Thanks,
Tom

[tedzan]

The confusion in the hobby regarding these LEAF BB cards stems from the Copyright dates on the back of each card. In each of the two 49-card
series, 33 of the cards have a 1948 Copyright....while 16 cards have a 1949 Copyright.
However, these Copyright dates identify when LEAF Gum acquired the "Rights" to portray these ballplayers. And, not when the cards were issued.
Back in the 1980's, I had a complete uncut 49-card sheet of these LEAF's. So, I can attest to the fact that these were all printed together. Fur-
thermore, I was lucky to have saved all my BB & FB cards from my youth and I had a complete run of the 49 BB cards in the 1st series.

I wrote an 8-page article on this set in The Old Cardboard magazine (Issue 9, Spring 2006). In this story, I tell how these cards themselves provide
ample proof when they were produced. To illustrate this, certain player's biographical info reflect December 1948 trades. Also, Lou Boudreau's card
and Alvin Dark's card read that they were the MVP players of their respective Leagues. These awards were not known until sometime in December
of 1948. Therefore, it would have been virtually impossible to have printed and issued these cards in 1948.

Check-out my article when you get a chance.

Regards,

TED Z

[Matt]

Originally Posted by MBMiller25

My wife's aunt's husband's father was a salesman for Topps from Day 1. ...during a conversation regarding my Musial cards, and my love for the 48-49 Leaf card, he told me about the first release going out in December 1948.

I think that's as valuable information as the anecdotal evidence of when the cards were available to kids in the stores. Seems the 48-49 designation is accurate after all.

[cdn_collector]

Originally Posted by NashvilleBaseball

Richard, if you drop the frame wall display idea, then people won't ask about having 8-10-12 of the same card. You would simply be hoarding...

Ha! You're exactly right. I gues that's why I've never actually moved forward with any kind of display

Of course the idea of all these cards just hidden in a box drives me nuts!

Regards,

Richard.

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by MBMiller25

My wife's aunt's husband's father

Because I am of the opinion that just about anything Ted Z says should be taken as the gospel, I propose that we change the conversation on this thread to a more entertaining topic :

Would that be a great-uncle-in-law?

Laughing,
Doug

[MBMiller25]

Would that be a great-uncle-in-law?

I knew when I wrote it, that I would be opening myself up!

[smtjoy]

Heres my Obsession Card-

[cfc1909]

not too long ago a board member accused me of hoarding the tough backs-I honestly thought I was collecting what I like-I guess it is all in how you look at it.

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edit to ad-Jeremy I have a Bridwell Nashville-just one though-it goes with my collection of NY Giant portraits - it just has a Nashville caption. Coupons are way tougher than 206s, I am surprised that there are so many of this tough card.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

Because I am of the opinion that just about anything Ted Z says should be taken as the gospel, ...

I know at least one other person who also has that opinion.

[FrankWakefield]

And you probably know a couple who have the opposite opinion.

[RGold]

My favorite card. Still looking for SGC 86 and SGC 70.

[RGold]

Beaters. Still looking for SGC 30 and SGC 10.

[Kawika]

It's OK, Ronald. You're among (similarly disordered) friends here. Very cool array of Red Heart Musials. Don't forget you'll need an Auth, too.

[Anthony S.]

Oh you said, hoarding. Nevermind.

[53Browns]

My obsession for several years was to obtain a complete 1953 Topps St. Louis Browns team set (including the Paige). The reason? When I was a kid in the 80's and was collecting 80's junk, my Dad turned me on to vintage cards with a 1953 Topps Billy Hunter. I'll never forget his exact words, "Now that's a baseball card son!" I keep hoping there is another Brown I missed in the 53 set somewhere out there but I think I got em all.

[whaler]

[rp12367]

Jim, Nice collection Broad Leaf 350's... Whaler nice collection of Obaks, are those all the different back slogans???

[whaler]

Originally Posted by rp12367

Jim, Nice collection Broad Leaf 350's... Whaler nice collection of Obaks, are those all the different back slogans???

They are a mix of 1910s (just two different backs) and 1911s.

[carrigansghost]

34 copies!!!!!!!!!!!!! nice we should form a support group meeting. I'll take a shot 'em all this week.

Rawn
Confirmed t206 Carrigan hoarder.

[DixieBaseball]

Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding.... We have a Winner !

Whaler, you have obliterated the hoarding record books. I would be curious if the Pop reports would indicate you have every known graded example.

By the way... Who are the players ? My eyesight is failing me...

[carrigansghost]

Not so fast Jeremy, there are others out there.

Rawn

[DixieBaseball]

Originally Posted by carrigansghost

Not so fast Jeremy, there are others out there.

Rawn

Rawn,
Other Graded Copies ? Perhaps... (I am sure there are other raw copies) I bet whaler knows...

[carrigansghost]

Not grade, just examples of one card. I remember a photo of someone's reletive that had his copies dominoed acrossed the floor, great shot!! I'll see what I can do.

Rawn

[whaler]

Originally Posted by carrigansghost

Not grade, just examples of one card. I remember a photo of someone's reletive that had his copies dominoed acrossed the floor, great shot!! I'll see what I can do.

Rawn

I think that was me

I am not sure about PSA, but I know there are a couple other SGC slabs out there.
The player is my great-grandfather, Frank Miller.

[carrigansghost]

Frank Miller, that the player, yup good to see you back on the board again. Show us the shot that I refered to please, it's what was my introduction to the addiction.

Rawn

[Anthony S.]

I enjoyed spending a 1200% premium for the Frank Miller card for my 1910 Obak set. That was a high point for me.