Beaters (Let's see them)

[angolajones]

After seeing that Ruth, here is my Dickey.


Jonesy

[VintageJay]

William J. O'Neil... a beater of a ball player as well. Six errors in one game!

[brianp-beme]

I find scanning beat up cards more fun than ones in better shape.

Brian

[begsu1013]

here's one:

[ZachS]

T213 Elberfeld with minor front damage...

[VintageJay]

I would take all four of those Boston cards, beaters or not! HA!

This thread is hilarious. Keep them coming guys!

[edjs]

Did somebody say "Beaters"?

[irv]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

here's one:

lol. :d

[tiger8mush]

.

[mrvster]

[shernan30]

Originally Posted by mrvster

That's a little more than just a beater

[ullmandds]

not mine...but dare to dream!

[Sinker Slider]

[T206Collector]

The signature may be a 9, but....

[richardcards]

Beater

[ZachS]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

The signature may be a 9, but....

If that's your definition of a beater then I'm going to have to ask you to leave this thread.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by ZachS

If that's your definition of a beater then I'm going to have to ask you to leave this thread.

How about this T206 Flick with a nail hole and a missing chunk out of its side:



...or my signed M101-2 of Ira Thomas, which is falling apart at the bottom?

[ZachS]

Don't make me call security.

[T206Collector]

One more try...

[JTysver]

Mr. Lollar

[begsu1013]

looks like jerry lollar got a hold of that one!

[darwinbulldog]

Eddie Collins. Upside down Utah for comparison.

[The Nasty Nati]

...

[richardcards]

Beater but psa 0 sold for $1500

[richardcards]

Back pic

[Rookiemonster]

Chris brown is the beater that's worth the most .

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by richardcards

Beater but psa 0 sold for $1500

/thread

[marcdelpercio]

Super tough card. Looks beautiful to me

[ullmandds]

My first prewar card.

[clydepepper]

Obviously, I am in the minority on this forum.

I have absolutely no attraction to or appreciation for lesser condition cards, much less beaters.

I would rather continue the search than settle for less than my targeted standards.

The search has almost been as enjoyable as finally attaining those targets and always looking for upgrades just isn't the same.


But you guys enjoy your beaters...I won't get in your way - and you can have all the brussel sprouts too.
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[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

My first prewar card.

Pete...that would make a great mate for my black cap Matty

Brian

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Obviously, I am in the minority on this forum.

I have absolutely no attraction to or appreciation for lesser condition cards, much less beaters.

I would rather continue the search than settle for less than my targeted standards.

The search has almost been as enjoyable as finally attaining those targets and always looking for upgrades just isn't the same.


But you guys enjoy your beaters...I won't get in your way - and you can have all the brussel sprouts too.
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I'm right there with you! I have maybe 2 beaters in my collection...but they are whole cards. The MAtty I will likely keep forever as it was my first old card I bought as a kid...and my other...a universal ruth sheet is not a card Im in love with it...but couldn't pass for the price!

[richardcards]

wtb cheap beaters
please pm
thanks

[bcornell]

Originally Posted by richardcards

wtb cheap beaters
please pm
thanks

Here's a T206 Lenox Cobb for you, Ricky. Make sure to read all 300 posts. The seller will tell you it's worth $50,000 or so and he may offer to fight you (you'll have to pay his airfare), but you'll work something out eventually.

Love this forum.

[richardcards]

no idea what u talking about but thanks

[JTysver]

Beaters tell a story.
Back when one was young, they didn't care about condition. They just wanted the card. You would trade a beeater Mays for 50 nm cards.
The reasons for owning a beater are multiple.

A) often its a filler in trying to complete a set
B) for its own charm
C) its a cheap way to own a hard to buy card
D) I collect a beater typeset- punch holes, tears, scuffs, markings etc. are all different types.
E) They're funny or entertaining
D) There is a story to each beater (how did it get that way?)
E) I know someone who uses them in a rotisserie game
F) A cheap way to build a second set
E) other reasons- add your own here

I doubt anyone would turn down a beater T206 Wagner.

[mrvster]

Your Matty is actually A BEAUTY!

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by JTysver

Beaters tell a story.
Back when one was young, they didn't care about condition. They just wanted the card. You would trade a beeater Mays for 50 nm cards.
The reasons for owning a beater are multiple.

A) often its a filler in trying to complete a set
B) for its own charm
C) its a cheap way to own a hard to buy card
D) I collect a beater typeset- punch holes, tears, scuffs, markings etc. are all different types.
E) They're funny or entertaining
D) There is a story to each beater (how did it get that way?)
E) I know someone who uses them in a rotisserie game
F) A cheap way to build a second set
E) other reasons- add your own here

I doubt anyone would turn down a beater T206 Wagner.

For the price such a Wagner would cost...YES. I would turn it down...

same goes with the '52 Mantle - WAY overpriced* ! imo

* = times when 'whatever the market demands' just does not make sense.
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[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by mrvster

Your Matty is actually A BEAUTY!

Thanks johnny... I agree she is a beauty! While I am still not a fan of beater cards I understand that sometimes having a card with a hole is better than a hole in my collection.

I never used to believe in this philosophy but over the years I have come to realize that some cards are a lot more scarce than I ever imagined.


And it is situations like this where I will make exceptions and and beaters to my collection.

But the Matty is an exception. The only reason it remains in my collection is because it was my "first!"

[Bocabirdman]

My humble contribution to this parade of well-loved cardboard......


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Waddell Back.jpg

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[4815162342]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

My humble contribution to this parade of well-loved cardboard......





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Mike, though Mr. Waddell is well-loved now, it appears that at one time in the past he was very well-hated.

[xplainer]

This one shows some possible trimming.

[xplainer]

I also wanted to add this card. I pulled this from a wax pack in 1972. 9 years old then.

Anyway, after December 31 happened, it came off the wall (see the tape) and into a cigar box, with marbles and such. It remains my favorite card from my childhood.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by xplainer

This one shows some possible trimming.

Not sure that is trimming, could be the first Die-Cut prototype.

EDIT: I think I could pretty much post my entire pre-war collection in this thread.

[Bruinsfan94]

Originally Posted by xplainer

This one shows some possible trimming.

Not sure, I'd give PRO a shot, maybe KSA.

[Cat]

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachm...1&d=1459378235

[JustinD]

I am resurrecting this thread to show one of my favorite beaters.

(and also because of the other wacky thread on the front page today)

[the 'stache]

This is as close as I get to a beater card.



I still love it, though.

[dlfallen]

I was at Spring Training when this thread started so I am glad to see it revived so I can add some of my favorites.

First up is an uber-rare die cut Zeenut:


The second card was found at the National a few years ago. Personally, I believe this was originally part of the Ed Norton collection. Opinions?


The final card I obtained from a fellow Net54 member as part of a Lot purchase. It really appeals to my OBCish sense of humor:


Dave Fallen

[richardcards]

love beaters
please pm if you want sell or trade pre war beater super cheap!
thanks