my signed rookie thread...

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That Mantle is sick.

[deeg23]

Yeah that Mantle is incredible. Heck they're all pretty sweet! If I wasn't so into advertising, signed RCs would definitely be my go to

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Bob,

Very nice cards. Awesome Mantle. Thanks for sharing.

Duane

[pawpawdiv9]

One way to cure bordem. Hope you got my leads on more Mick autos. It be really cool to see you do a Mick run of auto versions.

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Bob:

Great Aaron auto RC.....

[jt16]

Awesome collection. Keep it going.

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[dclarkraiders]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

thanks guys! it's been completely fun and a lil challenging / daunting having to pass on certain cards because of their eye appeal. especially on the older hof'ers or guys that have passed.

do you snag an off centered beater up simply because it's the only one available and ya haven't seen one in months or do you wait knowing your whale is right in front of ya yet pass because you think a prettier whale will pop up...it's almost like gambling at certain times and how much of an idiot i feel like knowing i shoulda just snagged the beater....

Bob,

I struggle with the same thought processes at times regarding should I settle for a certain card even though it is in poorer condition than I would normally accept. I have decided to stick with my standards regarding the condition of cards that I purchase for up to a year. After a year, if I cannot locate the particular card in the condition I want than I downgrade my standard and pick up a card that is in less than optimum condition. Don't let the search make you feel like an idiot or frustrate you. The search is what makes this hobby so much fun.

Thanks again for sharing your cards.

Duane

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[Rookiemonster]

Great cards ! I just stared this a bit but nowhere near what you have going on

[Topps206]

I can't compare. You win.

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Bob:

Lots of great auto RC's, Bob. Must have cost huge bucks with just the stuff you've picked up over the past month. Wish I could afford a few of them..........

[bender07]

Great stuff. I had this collecting focus about 10 years ago and got pretty far along. Another really tough I had was the '52 Matthews. Don't see those everyday

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[Robextend]

I've been working on mine for a few years, fun project...expensive, but fun!

http://imageevent.com/vanslykefan/au...0&m=24&w=0&p=0

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

today's additions:

really happy w/ the brooksy!

YES! You got the Brookie; you're good now...

[4815162342]

What a fantastic collection. To continue Phil's comment, Bill, do you happen to have any extra seeds of that moneytree?

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[pokerplyr80]

Very Impressive story. I'm sure most of us assumed you had done well at something with all of those great pick ups lately. It's hard to imagine starting and building a company at such a young age.

Nice cards too. I especially like the Thomas NNOF. I remember hearing about it in 1990 but I was just buying a pack or two here and there at the grocery store and never saw one until years later. Still don't own one yet, but hope to soon.

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[Robextend]

Great story, great collection.