May Autograph Pick-Ups

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Let's see those new autograph pick-ups!

Here's mine, it's of Walter T Avery who played in what's known as the very first organized baseball game ever played.

[mr2686]

Nice pickup HOF. I've been wanting one of those for awhile but keep getting outbid. I hope to get one sometime later this year.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Nice pickup HOF. I've been wanting one of those for awhile but keep getting outbid. I hope to get one sometime later this year.

Thanks Mike! Yea it's awesome, super excited about it because it's old and unique piece to the history of the game. I know someone who has a few, I think I could get you one slabbed. It's pretty much identical to this one, and relatively inexpensive.

[mr2686]

That would be cool. If they still have one at the end of the year maybe you can hook me up. Right now all my money is going in to framing before my wife decides to put something else on the walls.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Haha sounds good, I'll let you know. PM what you're willing to do for one.

[yanksfan09]

trying to piece together the 1923 Yankee team's autographs....

This is my first ever payroll check

[Mr. Zipper]

Not sports related (obviously) but I had to share this amazing find.

I was at the last table in the last row at an antique fair today in upstate NY and noticed the seller had a small stack of signed photos scattered on a table. Most were personalized "to Len." It was an assortment of what appeared to be through the mail signatures. Some were good... there were some secretarials in there as well. I passed on a Sinatra and Gleason because I presumed they were secretarial. I really wish I knew for sure because it would have been a steal if they were good.

He had a real Jimmy Stewart that was such a mess I passed on it, even though it was $30. A real DiMaggio signed card ($60) I passed on.

At the bottom of the stack, I found this gem for $30. 100% real. For those who may not know, Sir Alec Guinness was reluctant to sign Star Wars poses and they are uncommon and in high demand. If the seller did his homework, he would have known he could have gotten $500 for this through a decent auction house.

[7nohitter]

just wondering why you would pass up a real DiMaggio at $60?

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

just wondering why you would pass up a real DiMaggio at $60?

It was a signed index card. I guess it was a good deal at $60, but not enough of a steal to make me bite as I really don't collect signed cards. I'm not sure $60 would leave enough meat on the bone for a worthwhile flip.

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by Mr. Zipper

It was a signed index card. I guess it was a good deal at $60, but not enough of a steal to make me bite as I really don't collect signed cards. I'm not sure $60 would leave enough meat on the bone for a worthwhile flip.

Makes sense...I didn't understand it was an index card...still though, I don't have a DiMaggio yet and if I am lucky enough to see one for $60 I'm going to grab it!

[Tuna82]

Had always wanted a nice Paige..hoping they will work nice together in a framed piece

[jgmp123]

Elmer Valo - Signed Index Card
Jim Hughes - Signed Index Card
George Shuba - Signed Check

[canjond]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Richard - I would love to get a nice bold Washington someday (I don't want a land grant or commission, however), but I really wanted one of the lottery tickets. It's been a while since I saw one come up for sale, and it sold well out of my budget anyway. So, this one was perfect as it's the ticket I wanted, and the fading kept the price in an affordable range for an authentic Washington signature.

[Lordstan]

First off. Jon that is a great Washington. Congrats on an awesome pickup.

Now on to my own recent addition.
I was able to this signed 1934 Goudey of Red Rolfe.
He is number 72/96 that I now own. This the first in the past year. They are coming slowly, but still coming nonetheless.

Please contact me if you have any that you are interested in selling/trading.



Best,
Mark

[mr2686]

Nice pickup Mark, nice strong sig. Hopefully you can find a few more this year.

[GKreindler]

LOVE the Rolfe, Mark. What an underrated player he was...

Graig

[canjond]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

First off. Jon that is a great Washington. Congrats on an awesome pickup.

Now on to my own recent addition.
I was able to this signed 1934 Goudey of Red Rolfe.
He is number 72/96 that I now own. This the first in the past year. They are coming slowly, but still coming nonetheless.

Please contact me if you have any that you are interested in selling/trading.



Best,
Mark

This is a really cool card. I wonder if it was signed in '42 (ie, the date that's on the card)...

[Lordstan]

Gee, Jon. I never thought of that, but I guess it's possible.

[MichaelS]

1981 World Series Ball with Cey,Yeager and Guerrero. They were the tri-MVP of the world series.







Hope I didn't buy a dud.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by canjond

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Richard - I would love to get a nice bold Washington someday (I don't want a land grant or commission, however), but I really wanted one of the lottery tickets. It's been a while since I saw one come up for sale, and it sold well out of my budget anyway. So, this one was perfect as it's the ticket I wanted, and the fading kept the price in an affordable range for an authentic Washington signature.

That was a break to catch Washington in an affordable range.
I have Jefferson+Madison land grant, Madison+Monroe land grant, JQ Adams land grant, Jackson land grant, Lincoln on a military appt. , TR Wh House card, FDR photo, and 3 JFK's an AP with his brothers, Wh House letter and congressional letter. Hope to get lucky with Washington and Adams at some point. I only collect the Presidents I think were good ones . I guess maybe I should add Wilson too.
A woman contacted me a while back via e mail, had the Jefferson and a Madison. I knew immediately where on my wall that Jeff would go .