New Acquisitions Thread

[irv]

Did a few more scans last night while bidding on a few cards.

[irv]

Just arrived. Bobby Orr Esso sticker.

[irv]

A few arrivals today. All OPC.

[irv]

A few more recent additions.

[irv]

And a few more recent PU's.

Does anyone know the story behind the Yellow Bobby Orr print on the back of this Vezina card? I learned they carried a bit of a premium but just how rare are they?
I noticed another Trophy card with Phil Esposito in yellow on the back and although it didn't go for crazy money, it went for more than I thought it would as I got pounded right at the end.

[irv]

Was going to bid on a hard to get/somewhat rare OPC Don Lever card from the 72-73 set then decided to check some of my old cards. Glad I did as the card I was bidding on finished at $45 CDN.

[irv]

Just a few more recent additions with more in transit.

[irv]

I was offered this card from a seller who I had saved in my watch list. I counter offered and he accepted.
Prior to this I asked him if there was anything else wrong with the card other than the stain I could see at the top center/left and of course the less than ex/mt condition.
The seller replied, no, what you see is what you get.

Today I received the card and immediately noticed, once I tilted the card a bit, a crease/large wrinkle running from top to bottom.

I also immediately submitted my first ever ebay return and was quickly refunded my money but was also told to keep the card.
The seller asked me if the pkg was damaged, to which I replied it wasn't. The envelope, cardboard inside and the top loader were in great shape.
No further word at this point from him so I can only assume he missed this large wrinkle somehow?

I wasn't expecting my first ever EBay return to go quite this good, but I'll take it.

[GregZakwin]

[LuckyLarry]

I continue pursuit of these early Parkhurst cards adding seven hits '55-'56 set also a '57-'58 Ted Sloan and a '58-'59 Boom Boom Geoffrion. I still need a ton of 1951s but I'm closing in on a 1952-1963 full set run. I'm 87% complete with 695 cards out of the 799 needed. One card at a time!
Larry

[irv]

Some newer additions.

[GregZakwin]

[LuckyLarry]

More beaters for my sets!
Larry

[LuckyLarry]

eBay win just arrived. still chipping away at my sets. I'll "crack" this out later
Larry

[GregZakwin]

[irv]

Connor McDavid OPC Rainbow foil RC, Mark Messier OPC RC, Sergei Fedorov OPC RC, Eric Lindros Score RC, Anthony Cirelli UD Young Guns Rc, Kevin Fiala Young Guns RC and Fred Shero OPC RC.

[Jcfowler6]

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[daves_resale_shop]

Excited to add this tough to find this rookie era Glenn Hall JD mccarthy to the collection.

And he is in a wings Uni!

Looking for a bucyk if Nyone has one

[irv]

Been pretty slow for me lately but have been managing the odd CDN (one U.S) pick up here and there.

Also decided to take a better scan of my rough Tony Esposito RC, which seem to be relatively hot lately. I've had this one since I was a kid but can't remember if I pulled it myself or not? (not likely)

Also decided to grab a Alex Ovechkin Parkhurst RC as his Young Guns RC has gone through the roof lately.
I also have a Sidney Crosby Parkhurst RC on the way due to the same issue.

[Kurri17]

Always enjoy your shows, especially like that Mikita. But, is it just me, or does Gainey look like he is being booked for minor possession?

[irv]

Originally Posted by Kurri17

Always enjoy your shows, especially like that Mikita. But, is it just me, or does Gainey look like he is being booked for minor possession?

Thank you!

I always enjoy your posts as well.

Yeah, it is definitely a different pic of Mr. Gainey. Like you said, either a mug shot for a crime or he thought he was getting his pic taken for a driver's license or something similar where they tell you to look straight ahead and don't smile.

Any other card that I have seen in the set, pretty much everyone else either has a smile or grin or is looking away a bit.

I'm sure, since this is his RC, he likely wishes it didn't turn out like that?

[LuckyLarry]

More Parkhurst cards for my sets

Larry

[GregZakwin]

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by daves_resale_shop

Excited to add this tough to find this rookie era Glenn Hall JD mccarthy to the collection.

And he is in a wings Uni!

Looking for a bucyk if Nyone has one

I have one in my collection; not an easy card to find.



That Hall is great; my favorite goalie.

These don't seem to be going anywhere but up

[Coninefan]

I quit collecting 5 years ago but started again late last year. Doing a type set for all 4 sports

BASKETBALL

[Coninefan]

HOCKEY

[camaro69]

[Exhibitman]

1960 Los Angeles Examiner newsprint RC of Jerry West. The paper issued a set for the Lakers, Dodgers and Angels in 1960. The cards would have run one day each.

[irv]

Some recent pick ups including the Oshawa Generals card of Eric Lindros.

I never missed a home game when he played but wasn't collecting cards back then so I never bothered with these.

I seen a recent, pre covid, interview with Eric Lindros and Tara Sloan talking about the reason why he didn't sign with Quebec.
I knew there was something, and maybe this had already been disclosed, but he said he wouldn't have put on the sweater nor signed with Toronto if Marcel Abut owned/ran the Leafs.
Without saying it, Eric knew things about Abut back then and despised the man. He also talked about how he was smeared in the media because Abut had the money and the means and was able to do that with ease.
I'm bias being from Oshawa but I always felt he got a bum rap. He was an awesome player but most will remember him based on how the media portrayed him. (Vid of interview below, and I was glad to see Eric, after the fans found out the story, welcomed him back)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm1b3_u4c9U

https://nationalpost.com/sports/olym...he-was-a-minor

https://www.thestar.com/sports/2015/...ct-arthur.html

[irv]

A recent P/U to go with my Sawchuk Beehive photo.

[irv]

A big p/u for me this afternoon.

I'm not sure what it is exactly with this card, but I have wanted this card for more than a while now.

Of course an Orr rookie would top it, but for some reason, despite his other 67 cards, this one has always been my favorite.
(How it is only a 6 is beyond me?)

[Kurri17]

Originally Posted by irv

A big p/u for me this afternoon.

I'm not sure what it is exactly with this card, but I have wanted this card for more than a while now.

Of course an Orr rookie would top it, but for some reason, despite his other 67 cards, this one has always been my favorite.
(How it is only a 6 is beyond me?)

Just beautiful. I love finding great looking 6s, and I bet the savings for that being "just" a 6 was significant. I think I have managed only one pre-70 Orr, they are pricey, but man they are great cards so I get it. Congrats on pulling in such a much-wanted cards like that.

[clarke442]

Just another one for the Trophy Collection
I probably have about ten of these in varying grades
Have a hard time saying no to them

[LuckyLarry]

1954 Parkhurst in my mailbox this AM after catching the "slow boat" from Canada lol. Just need 5 more for my set!
Larry

[irv]

Originally Posted by Kurri17

Just beautiful. I love finding great looking 6s, and I bet the savings for that being "just" a 6 was significant. I think I have managed only one pre-70 Orr, they are pricey, but man they are great cards so I get it. Congrats on pulling in such a much-wanted cards like that.

Thanks, Rob.

When I first noticed the photo of it, I didn't think the centering was as good as it was (phone pic) but was more than happy to see it was much better than what I was expecting.
Prior to this one I was chasing a 7.5 but the person was firm on their price despite some print defects on the front.
I gave up and luckily found this one much cheaper and in much better looking condition, imo.
(recent 68-69 OPC that just arrived below in likely G-VG condition)

Originally Posted by clarke442

Just another one for the Trophy Collection
I probably have about ten of these in varying grades
Have a hard time saying no to them

Nice looking card. I have a nice raw one but your centering is definitely way better.

Originally Posted by LuckyLarry

1954 Parkhurst in my mailbox this AM after catching the "slow boat" from Canada lol. Just need 5 more for my set!
Larry

Nice!

Good luck with the remaining 5, Larry.

[irv]

Originally Posted by clarke442

Just another one for the Trophy Collection
I probably have about ten of these in varying grades
Have a hard time saying no to them

Sorry, meant to ask, since you collect Trophy cards. Do you know anything about the Orr written in yellow on the back of this Vezina trophy card?
Info seems scarce even though these carry a bit of a premium.
(Other hockey/trophy pics in my Net54 link below)

[LuckyLarry]

Why in the H E (double hockey sticks) would I pay $2.57 each for these beat up 1969-70 OPC hockey cards?

[LuckyLarry]

BECAUSE OF THE BACKS!

[irv]

Originally Posted by LuckyLarry

BECAUSE OF THE BACKS!

Very nice.

Congrats.

[irv]

Another Orr p/u. This card is surprisingly hard to find centered and when you do, usually a justified premium is added.

Although it is not perfect, I was lucky enough to find this one at a great price.

[LuckyLarry]

1963 Parkhurst set takes a BIG hit via eBay "MAKE OFFER"listings AND a couple 1955 Quaker Oaks for my collection.
Larry

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

1960 Los Angeles Examiner newsprint RC of Jerry West. The paper issued a set for the Lakers, Dodgers and Angels in 1960. The cards would have run one day each.

And heeeerrreeee's Elgin:

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Serena Williams SI For Kids.


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[irv]

Another one off the list that I was hoping to obtain. 70-71 OPC Gil Perreault RC.

[irv]

A new addition but before I post pics, I have to acknowledge the best seller I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with on EBay in, texasholdem.

I purchased this mint looking OPC 68 Eddie Shack card just the other day and although it was described as nrmt, the seller, prior to shipping the card to me, noticed a very tiny wrinkle by the Boston Bruins logo in the top left corner, so when I received my card today, the full purchase amount, plus shipping, was included with the card.
If the seller never pointed out this tiny, little, almost invisible to see, wrinkle, it is highly unlikely I would have ever noticed it.

Texas sells Baseball cards, hockey, and an assortment of other sport occasionally and I highly recommend him for those looking to add to their collections. Tex goes above and beyond every time and his feed back is reflected in that. And no, for the record, I do not know him on a personal level nor have I ever met him.

[daves_resale_shop]

One of these finally showed up on ebay and i was able to scoop it up! Espo is the next on the list!

[irv]

A recent arrival. Not many cards, other than modern, of Willie O'Ree. The first black player in the NHL. Willie is 84 yrs young.

[irv]

2005-06 Sidney Crosby Parkhurst RC. This card arrived 5 weeks past the due date and I had just received my refund the night before. Always the way it seems.

[irv]

Latest pick up and arrival. Bobby Orr Dad's cookies. A little faded and dirty but in excellent shape just the shape.