One has to really love and want the 9s in question, to buy a bunch of them seeking a 10 on a review of all of them. It also is pricey to review a bunch of expensive 9s, which one has to take into account.

So if one already has the group of 9s or genuinely wants to keep them, that's one thing. But most collectors might be hesitant to commit the resources to a cluster of examples of one expensive card, and then the additional cost of the review process. If the 10 doesn't hit, what does one then do, sell them all but one favorite, likely taking a loss with commissions and fees, if the sales are short term? Even if the 10 is hit, depending on the value, and how many 9s are in question, and their value, selling the now superfluous 9s may really eat into the profit of that 10.

In sum there are many variables, with respect to each collector's specific goals and resources.

and more than happy to address those variables, matt:

i have 5 basic topps ryan sets.

Quote:

#1, #2, #3, #9, #17

, so the cards weren't purchased simply to couple them together and wish for a 10. i certainly didn't buy every 9 that was posted either.

the buy prices on my 9s have ranged from $800 - $1200. naturally this is over the course of 5 or so years. haven't bought a 9 in the past 8 months however 9s seem to be fetching $2K these days. again i'm not a dealer or a speculator. they are in my collection and even though the last 10 went for 40k, i'm not cashing in on this one. she's been tucked away.

even if one didn't cross and/or was in it for the flip/money, a case could certainly be made for sticking w/ this process as well. buy, hold, attempt to cross and still quite a bundle to be made either way.

again, to each their own but even if the 10 didn't hit, it's a win-win scenario.

Didn't mean to ask for all your specifics, Begsu. That said, this particular scenario is a win-win for you, based on your specifics, especially when the cards were bought, their appreciation since, and of course achieving the desirable outcome of hitting the ten-- all backed up, so to speak, by a collector actually enjoying the cards for a collection. Point being that the strategy stated, as positive as it was in this case, is not necessarily a viable one for all collectors. Congrats on the outcome and what matters is that a collector is happy with his cards.

Upgrade in every way; buy the subgrade , not the card...
 

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/204295...NSBGSS_NEW.JPG

...I'll also post a scan of the fronts of the cards ; I realize there are still some people on this forum who actually really care about such things...takes all kinds , I guess

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1959 Topps #380 Hank Aaron September 2015 Upgrade
 

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/204295...RONBGS_NEW.JPG


...still not thrilled because of the Top/Bottom centering , but easier on the eye than the 5.5. So the hunt for a decent clean centered high-end '59 Hank continues....

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here's my big pick-up for the month
 

1967 Topps Venezuelan of Bobby Cox:

http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...1967%20Cox.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...x%20_back_.jpg

September pick-ups
 

oh, and this one too:

1960 Topps Venezuelan Carl Yastrzemski:

http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...Venezuelan.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...n%20_back_.jpg

Great Venezuelans! Such rare but under priced and under appreciate sets, at least in my opinion.

yea. what he said!

These all came in the last few weeks.

1975 Topps Progressive proofs from Topps Vault.

1978 Blank back Kelloggs "Proof" from the Benanti collection. Anyone know what that is?

Any opinions on the Nettles and Rivers autographs?

Nice Venezuelan Yaz and Cox!!!!

Proofs
 

Love those '75 Progressive proofs; cool that you were able to pick up a couple. Now you can go on the hunt and try and locate more of the Brock progressive proofs...

The '75 Kelloggs proof I think this is from the collection of a former employee of Xograph if I'm not mistaken. It's possible someone else had them slabbed at a later time.

1952
 

Very nice, Dustin

Thanks Al.

Here is my latest upgrade to my Mickey Pc. I have to say ever since I have got into collecting the 59T design is up there among my favorites...


http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...-1959-topps-10

Added a few Mays to my collection and a Spahn.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...psicww8bbe.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...psuisiocc5.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...psguyoxba8.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...psjtjovhaf.jpg

I've been filling out my FB collection lately but could not pass this one up.

Bakep
 

Nice Bakep Matt. A "variation" recognized hobby wide back in the days before eBay and the proliferation in availability in card scans. Since then hundreds of similar scarce but recurring print defects, some much more dramatic have bee found but carry no premium and are mostly ignored in the hobby. Your Dad was astute and got in on "the ground floor"

Thanks Al. This card will always be special to me. I remember asking my dad what was the toughest card for him to track down for his collection. I guessed the '52 Mick. He said no, that it was by far the Bakep. He could make a call and get a Mick. The Bakep he had to hunt for. I think eBay has made it easier to find but I still rate it as a very tough card.

Some great cards posted fellas!
Here is a recent pick up that I made in a trade with a fellow Net54 member.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...13e7e713e4.jpg

Brooks Robinson
 

The Brooks rookie auto looks GREAT!

I collect Cardinals and I'm not much of a stickler when it comes to condition. I think the beaten up old cards have character :)....that might be because I'm a Historic Preservation major though lol.

This was from a haul on COMC.com I had been buying for several months and had them all shipped to me finally. it was a lot of 100 cards, half autos and half vintage.

I use sports card forum to upload and maintain my personal database (that's why it says scf on the bottom)

http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psv86tlrin.jpg
http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...pswzmwfizj.jpg
http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psym8dfdul.jpg
http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4jtsl20g.jpg
http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...pswl0lccvz.jpg

i got both the 75 and 75 mini
http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psp5swosxn.jpg

http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...pskssqhq8u.jpg
http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...pshiydag2p.jpg

Added these to the collection today...
 

I was at the Philly Show today and picked up a few cards. Two of them were Pre-War, so I shall post them on that side of the board. The other two are shown here.

1. Johnny Bench Rookie

One of several cards I picked up lately that I have been chasing (even if only in my subconscious) since childhood. It always seemed just out of reach...until today. For those who may be wondering, it is a PSA 5. The holder is inconsequential to me, though. The card presents nicely, and shows (in my opinion) the best catcher the game has ever seen, before any of us knew how great he would become.

2. 1952 Topps Connie Ryan

I recently picked up a few '52 Topps cards, including Richie Ashburn. On the way out of the show today, I spent the last few bucks in my pocket on this card. The '52 Topps are beautiful, in my opinion, and I believe they are the Post-War equivalent of T206. I will definitely be putting together the Phillies team set, even if the high numbers take a little while. For those who care to know, this example is a PSA 4.5

Random pickups
 

Been a good month, with some Prewar cards, but also some good solid Postwar/Modern stuff too.
Thanks to fellow Net54'ers for some of these pickups, with the rest mostly via eBay.

Really pleased with the centering on the Jordan and Gretzky rookies, both of which can be tough.

A good solid month looking back :D

Eric,

Those are nice cards!

Holy Cow you have an amazing eye, sir. Would be remiss not to cite that MJ on its own; the Jordan is impossible to find like that and looks like an 8 as well. Bravo!

All great looking cards. The Gretzky rookie is one I've been wanting to add for a while. It will be my first and only hockey card, much like the MJ is my only basketball card. Can't go wrong with those two.

Thanks, Andrew. I'm happy with them, and especially glad that neither one broke the bank. :)

Best regards,

Eric

Jesse--

That is exactly my philosophy as well. My focus will always be on vintage baseball, but the idea of having the truly key cards from other sports in my collection is attractive, too.

On the Gretzky, I'm very glad I picked up the Topps version as opposed to the OPC -- In no parallel universe could I justify spending 3x more for the card, just to have the Canadian version. To each his own though.

And I definitely don't want to start a debate on the relative merits of Canadian cardboard... :D

Rough condition but I am super excited to add my first Jackie Robinson card to my HOF collection.

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5xgtgnjo.jpg

technically a july pick up but just got back from psa. absolutely love this card for the back:

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaim...7ryan1veni.jpg

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaim...1veni.back.jpg

normally these are blank backed stickers however this one was in the album and removed...

upon plucking it someone inadvertently removed some of the album, which means on the reverse/opposite side of the album paper it had "hecho en venezuela"

which is what is normally written on other regular topps veni cards. have seen a baker's dozen or so of these, but it's the first w/ this type of added bonus

some might view this as an eye sore and almost certainly hurt the technical grade , but I personally think it makes the card!

Congratulations! Hundreds of years ago, long after you're gone, there will only be one Jackie Robinson, the most important athlete of the 20th century and possibly ever.

Beautiful. About six months ago, I picked up that same card as my first Robinson card.

It's great too oooh and aaah over PSA 8's and 9's, but I find it's even better for someone to be "super excited to add my first Jackie Robinson card". Collecting for the love of actually owning something, regardless of the potential payback, is admirable.

Congrats...

#21 is always one of my favorite pickups.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09...c88fb6dbe7.jpg


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Didn't know the right field wall at PNC Park is 21 feet high in honor of Roberto until this week.

Such a beautiful card! Great find.

Thanks. Iv'e been looking for one for ever it seems. Finally found one that looks good at a price I could afford.

Great cards guys. This happens to be my favorite posts every month on the 54 boards keep up the good work on all your buys.