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May Pickups
I've never started one of these monthly threads before. Here's two late-career Kaline cards for my set. (13 down. 9 to go)
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Bought from: orioles93, JK, Chstrite, lug-nut, Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey, IgnatiusJReilly, jb67, dbfirstman, DeanH3, wrm, Beck6 Sold to: Sean1125, sayitaintso, IgnatiusJReilly, hockeyhockey, mocean, wondo, Casey2296, Belfast1933, Yoda, Peter_Spaeth, hxcmilkshake, kaddyshack, OhioCardCollector, Gorditadogg, Jay Wolt, ClementeFanOh, JollyElm, EddieZ, 4reals, uyu906 |
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May Pickups
Potpourri, all of them probably actually April pickups - from my LCS. Their recent addition of $3, $5, and $10 boxes which now include vintage has served me well:
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I'm a big fan of the '75 Topps All-Star cards, especially for the Reds players (Morgan, Rose, Bench). |
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Yes. Also I love the Fisk in that set.
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April P/U, May delivery.
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I realize that it's a matter of taste/preference, but most of the color combinations in the 75 set are BLEH! to me. The Yellow/Red cards, however, are awesome.
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Bought from: orioles93, JK, Chstrite, lug-nut, Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey, IgnatiusJReilly, jb67, dbfirstman, DeanH3, wrm, Beck6 Sold to: Sean1125, sayitaintso, IgnatiusJReilly, hockeyhockey, mocean, wondo, Casey2296, Belfast1933, Yoda, Peter_Spaeth, hxcmilkshake, kaddyshack, OhioCardCollector, Gorditadogg, Jay Wolt, ClementeFanOh, JollyElm, EddieZ, 4reals, uyu906 |
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May Pickups
As a kid, I used to shun "last" cards because I got the idea somehow that they only showed old players, washed up fat players, players past their prime. But into my adulthood as a collector, it slowly dawned upon me how historically significant many of them are. It took a lot longer for me to realize how few players - even bonafide superstars - got "career capper" cards in the fashion of this '69 Mick. That was a mistake, of course - as Topps and Sy Berger thought Mantle would be playing after he reported to spring training that year - but alas, it was not to be.
This one had been calling my name at the LCS for awhile now. I suppose the chief complaint would be that it shows a bit of tilt on the border s-s, but that doesn't really bother me. Between tilt and centering, ‘69 can be a real pain. I decided at some point in the last few years that image and print quality were my two top criteria for vintage, with a preference for cards that are devoid of major creases. This one fits the bill nicely there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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“All OC cards are equal, but some OC cards are more equal than others.”
It was better the first time they used this photograph on his 1965 card, but still love this one, and the way 'The Say Hey Kid's' card prices have been soaring into the wide blue yonder lately, I figured it was a good time to pull the trigger... 1968Mays50PSA8OC01.jpg
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Nice one! I will agree that the purple and the flag design of '65 Topps is the better frame for this picture, but this ain't a bad Willie card at all. I used to have a raw one that was about EX, but traded it to the LCS for something or another back a few months ago.
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I probably could have found one twice as nice for half the price, but still . . . .
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And that's a very cool card!
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Elm's Adventures in Cardboard Land https://www.youtube.com/@TheJollyElm Looking to trade? Here's my bucket: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152396...57685904801706 “I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks during batting practice.” Casey Stengel Spelling "Yastrzemski" correctly without needing to look it up since the 1980s. Overpaying yesterday is simply underpaying tomorrow. |
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Great looking Kalines. One of my favorites as a youngster.
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Just picked up 37 TCMA 1975 1924-25 Senators cards today. I have 24 now and am hoping with these additions I will be able to complete the set. Probably the closest I will come to having any Senators from their first championship year.
I like how many of these players look like they are in a constant state of constipation.
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“Man proposes and God disposes.” U.S. Grant, July 1, 1885 Completed: 1969 - 2000 Topps Baseball Sets and Traded Sets. Senators and Frank Howard fan. I collect Topps baseball variations -- I can quit anytime I want to.....I DON'T WANT TO. Last edited by butchie_t; 05-05-2022 at 06:40 PM. |
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This Pee Wee completes my 1951 Bowman team set.
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Picked up a couple of Mantles.
Last edited by GasHouseGang; 05-06-2022 at 12:37 PM. |
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That’s a pretty card! Congrats on completing the set!
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1976 Goof's Pants Satchel Paige. Typically, when one sees these at all, they are autographed. However, according to an old 54 thread, a few sets were issued without the auto. I am hoping this is real and not a reprint lol.
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My avatar is a sketch by my son who is an art school graduate. Some of his sketches and paintings are at https://www.jamesspaethartwork.com/ He is available to do custom drawings in graphite, charcoal and other media. He also sells some of his works as note cards/greeting cards on Etsy under JamesSpaethArt. |
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Here's a couple recent adds. I think both have very nice eye appeal for the grade:
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2nhWwLt] [url=https://flic.kr/p/2naErZh] |
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Couple beautiful cards there!
Great centering on both. Love that Aaron RC! |
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Congrats on a couple great pickups.
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Really good stuff, Matthew!
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Bought from: orioles93, JK, Chstrite, lug-nut, Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey, IgnatiusJReilly, jb67, dbfirstman, DeanH3, wrm, Beck6 Sold to: Sean1125, sayitaintso, IgnatiusJReilly, hockeyhockey, mocean, wondo, Casey2296, Belfast1933, Yoda, Peter_Spaeth, hxcmilkshake, kaddyshack, OhioCardCollector, Gorditadogg, Jay Wolt, ClementeFanOh, JollyElm, EddieZ, 4reals, uyu906 |
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If these are wrong(backs), I don't wanna be right.
This 1974 Dave Winfield #456 Rookie Card is in sweet shape, and having the wrong back could possibly make it a 1/1 RC kinda thing, which is way cool, and the 'Tom Terrific' is simply one of my all-time favorite cards... 1974winfield456seaver80wrongbacks.jpg Some research: The fronts of the cards are oriented properly, which means the Seaver back (#48 Dick Sharon and #69 Del Unser) has been one-eightied. In looking through images of uncut sheets on-line, none of the three different card backs are players printed on the same sheets as the Seaver/Winfield cards. Of course, the images I saw were only half-sheets (slits?), which may or may not be a factor. I know 1974 was rife with wrong back cards. IIRC, ‘The Card Collector's Company’ catalog way back when used to sell them/list them with their 1974 offerings.
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Elm's Adventures in Cardboard Land https://www.youtube.com/@TheJollyElm Looking to trade? Here's my bucket: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152396...57685904801706 “I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks during batting practice.” Casey Stengel Spelling "Yastrzemski" correctly without needing to look it up since the 1980s. Overpaying yesterday is simply underpaying tomorrow. |
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Damn, those are so cool! Color me envious. That's my favorite Seaver card too. |
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This is a 1971 Topps #603 Pirates 'Team Name in White' (not yellow) variation.
I first saw one about a decade ago at a show, and although the card was a 'Pooreo' (a 1971 Topps with too much white wear), IIRC the dealer still wanted a C-note for it. Told me, "You may never see another one." I had to pass. It's a true variation, as it is not sun faded or missing the yellow ink from the entire card, and looks identical to all of the other Pirates Team cards from that year (with obvious yellow usage throughout) with the exception of the color of the word "PIRATES." 1971pirates603whiteteamPSA6.jpg
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Elm's Adventures in Cardboard Land https://www.youtube.com/@TheJollyElm Looking to trade? Here's my bucket: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152396...57685904801706 “I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks during batting practice.” Casey Stengel Spelling "Yastrzemski" correctly without needing to look it up since the 1980s. Overpaying yesterday is simply underpaying tomorrow. Last edited by JollyElm; 05-14-2022 at 07:21 PM. |
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May Pickups
Maybe not as cool as Jolly's Brett or one of his patented PSA 9 MC's, but I picked up this Reggie on Saturday for a fraction of the price of a comparable EX-MT range card. I'm choosing to look at this as not only MC, but more a "thickborder" (thickburger?) card. That right side almost looks like vanilla cake frosting. :-) There is also a hint of the printer's mark / sheet guide on the fat right border, which is a nice touch.
Re-evaluating the conventional hobby wisdom on what is a desirable card with this one. Perfectly centered gems from the 60's may be beautiful, but I can tell you for sure at least this one ain't altered... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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This one is graded MC, but it feels more OC to me. Regardless, what's a few qualifiers among friends...
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It could be MC on the back.
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Big order back from PSA today. Sorry for the modern baseball and Warriors in the photos. A bunch of nice adds to my signed HOF rookie card collection. Will need a new case to fit it all.
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A bit of an eclectic month for me. The 67s are for my set, now just 6 cards away. The 71s are OPC, another set I'm building but at a glacial pace because they are so difficult to come by like this. Even picked up a couple of pre-war cards that I just couldn't resist.
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In progress -------------------------- 1970K NMMT 56/75 (75%) 1971T NM+ 502/752 (67%) 1954B EXMT+ 83/225 (37%) 1975T NMMT 218/660 (33%) 1968T NM 189/598 (32%) 1969T NM 157/664 (24%) 1971OPC NM 108/752 (14%) |
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Bought from: orioles93, JK, Chstrite, lug-nut, Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey, IgnatiusJReilly, jb67, dbfirstman, DeanH3, wrm, Beck6 Sold to: Sean1125, sayitaintso, IgnatiusJReilly, hockeyhockey, mocean, wondo, Casey2296, Belfast1933, Yoda, Peter_Spaeth, hxcmilkshake, kaddyshack, OhioCardCollector, Gorditadogg, Jay Wolt, ClementeFanOh, JollyElm, EddieZ, 4reals, uyu906 |
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Holy smokes, Matthew!
Congrats on landing another centerpiece type of card!
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Bought from: orioles93, JK, Chstrite, lug-nut, Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey, IgnatiusJReilly, jb67, dbfirstman, DeanH3, wrm, Beck6 Sold to: Sean1125, sayitaintso, IgnatiusJReilly, hockeyhockey, mocean, wondo, Casey2296, Belfast1933, Yoda, Peter_Spaeth, hxcmilkshake, kaddyshack, OhioCardCollector, Gorditadogg, Jay Wolt, ClementeFanOh, JollyElm, EddieZ, 4reals, uyu906 |
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Beautiful Paige, congrats! |
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I was able to grab this one at a show over the weekend.
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Congrats, Matt, that's a great card!
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Just got these RC's back from SGC.
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Just need Perez to finish the 1971 Topps Greatest Moments set
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Dodgers Linnett Sheet
Picked this up this week. Couldn’t pass up since I collect these. This one is available for trade if anyone is interested as I already have another.
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From OC and sharp, to low grade and (much better) centering:
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Love that Reggie RC. My kind of card (weaker corners, with solid centering).
I'm closing out my month of Mays with a pickup from a net54 member. I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday weekend, while also remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country...
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Bought from: orioles93, JK, Chstrite, lug-nut, Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey, IgnatiusJReilly, jb67, dbfirstman, DeanH3, wrm, Beck6 Sold to: Sean1125, sayitaintso, IgnatiusJReilly, hockeyhockey, mocean, wondo, Casey2296, Belfast1933, Yoda, Peter_Spaeth, hxcmilkshake, kaddyshack, OhioCardCollector, Gorditadogg, Jay Wolt, ClementeFanOh, JollyElm, EddieZ, 4reals, uyu906 |
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I understand the technical grading rules around pin holes, but WOW...a 1 just doesn't feel right on that card. An absolute stunner!
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Bought from: orioles93, JK, Chstrite, lug-nut, Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey, IgnatiusJReilly, jb67, dbfirstman, DeanH3, wrm, Beck6 Sold to: Sean1125, sayitaintso, IgnatiusJReilly, hockeyhockey, mocean, wondo, Casey2296, Belfast1933, Yoda, Peter_Spaeth, hxcmilkshake, kaddyshack, OhioCardCollector, Gorditadogg, Jay Wolt, ClementeFanOh, JollyElm, EddieZ, 4reals, uyu906 |
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