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Posted By: <b>Kyle</b><p>This auction just ended. I thought for sure I had found a steal of a lot, and could get it for under $500. Boy was I wrong.<br /><br />All my research on these failed to result in any other auctions/images of the uncut strips. Pretty neat to see these. I can't even tell who everyone is on the sheets, maybe some uncatalogued players in the group?<br /><br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310049925995" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310049925995</a><br /><br />Take care,<br />-Kyle<br />

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Posted By: <b>fkw</b><p>I never win these scrapbooks, and I bid way more than $500 but knew my chances were slim to none <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Only 2 bidders were higher than my snipe of $1111, but my bid didnt even register..... oh well<br /><br />These auctions dont slip through the cracks unless they dont picture the cards.<br /><br />Once I saw the clear picture of that page of W553's I knew it was going into the 4 figure range.<br /><br />In eBay's early years I would have won that lot for $65.77 or something <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Iggy...</b><p>The players pictured in the W553 scan are Cochrane, Frisch, Gehrig, Goslin, Grimes, Grove, O'Doul, Ruth, Simmons, and Hornsby. All part of the 15 card set. I should know, since I won the lot. I probably would have slept better tonight if you wouldn't have posted it on this board...<br /><br />Lovely Day...<br />

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Posted By: <b>fkw</b><p>At least it wasnt posted until AFTER it was over.

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Posted By: <b>Rhys</b><p>Well at least I know who beat me out. Congrats on the win.<br /><br /><br />The Underbidder at $1600+

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Posted By: <b>Iggy...</b><p>Not a problem, I understand and you are right about the old days. Ten years ago, I would have won this lot for $66.27.<br /><br />Lovely Day...<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Kyle</b><p>I was merely posting the auction so people could see pictures. You could have played dumb and not told anyone you won them. Congrats on the victory.<br />

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Nice pickup IGGY....I upgraded to a Ruth for my type card not too long ago. Not sure if I have seen these type strips before...almost looks like they have places between them as "cut" lines....

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Posted By: <b>Iggy...</b><p>Hey Kyle, if you ever meet my mother-in-law. She would be the first to tell you, that it would not be much of a stretch for me to "play dumb." With that in mind, I really showed her!!! <br /><br />To Rhys, Kyle, and Leon thank you for the kind words. By the way, just like blunder and his upside-down Cy Young I already have the scrapbook in my possesion. I had it sent via a transporter. I will be posting a pic tomorrow morning.<br /><br />Lovely Day...

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Posted By: <b>Randy Trierweiler</b><p>Can anybody tell me where Frisch and Hornsby are in this pic? Team IDs too, if known. I think the upper left corner is Frisch and upper right corner is Hornsby, but not sure. Thanks, Randy

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Posted By: <b>fkw</b><p>From my old notes on the set, I knew these came in vertical strips but didnt know how many cards per strip. I remember a strip on ebay a few years back, but didnt make a note of the number of cards in the strip.<br /> <br />Since there are (now) 15 different known in the set, I dont believe the strips were originally issued as only 4 cards per strip. I believe they were broken up to fit on the scrapbook page. <br /><br />Maybe 5 per strip or 10 per strip with some players double printed??? <br /><br />Outside chance, 4 cards per strip and we need to add a 16th player to the checklist???<br /> <br /><br />PS. Left strip Frisch, Goslin, O'Doul, Simmons<br />Center Gehrig, Ruth<br />right strip Cochrane, Grove, Grimes, Hornsby

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Posted By: <b>Randy Trierweiler</b><p>Frank, thanks for the IDs. Does everybody think that 1929 (SCD) is right for this set? Randy

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Posted By: <b>fkw</b><p>The gap between NRMT and VG is much closer<br /><br />VG cards will bring more than whats listed.<br />Red, Salmon, Blue-Green, Blue, Green tints will bring a slight premium over the more common B&W<br /><br />Id say<br />Commons $150 NRMT, $100 EX, $75 VG<br />HOFers $250 NRMT, $150 EX, $100 VG<br /><br /><img src=http://centuryoldcards.com/images/1929w553odoul.jpg><br /><br />edited to say: I misread your post above, though you were asking about the book value. <br /><br /> As far as year.... I believe they picked 1929 because thats when other sets that use the same pictures were issued..... R316, R316 Large, W554, Leader Novelty Candy were all issued.<br />O'Doul (above) is shown with Philadelphia (played with them from 1929-30)<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>AndyH</b><p>No wonder my snipe didn't even register, ALL of you guys saw these! I thought I had a shot at getting a great deal. <br /><br />I was wondering if a board member did win them and I'm glad to find out one did. Congrats! I hope you enjoy them for while.<br /><br /><br><br>Thanks,<br /><br />Andy

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Posted By: <b>Iggy</b><p>A few years back, I saw a "5" card strip. So, I'm assuming that is how they were issued. As mentioned, the ones in the scrapbook must have been cut to fit the book. But, I could be wrong? <br /><br />Lovely Day..

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Posted By: <b>boxingcardman</b><p>Until I saw the close, which would have beaten my potential bid. Congrats and let us know how they come out of the scrapbook. <br><br>Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc

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Posted By: <b>dan mckee</b><p>sorry guys, I see now that I double posted and that Kyle already mentioned this. I meant well though. Dan.

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Posted By: <b>Kyle</b><p>Dan should be punished for posting a second thread. I forbid you from buying anything I want to buy, and anything any other Net54 members want to buy.<br /><br />Have a great day.