In Honor Of Bruce Post The Toughest Card on Your Wantlist

[slidekellyslide]

Post the toughest card you found or one that you are still looking for.

Still can't find one:

[CMIZ5290]

T206 Shag Shaughnessy in high grade....

[barrysloate]

Great thread Dan, in the true spirit of Bruce the collector.

[Vintagecatcher]

I have been looking to finish my run of catchers in the 1912 set but his card rarely shows up unless in a large lot. 1912 Zeenuts have all but dried up.

While I have waited probably 6-7 years for this card, I have picked up both a canceled and unpunched Berry Home Run Kisses cards and a Berry Obak Cabinet.

The search continues....

[Howe’s Hunter]

Green background Cobb portrait T206 with Howe's stamp on the back in a high three-figure price (the most I would ever be able to convince the wife that a baseball card is worth). There are two out there, but not in the three-figures.

Never had any dealings with Bruce(s), but did find his battles here entertaining if not intriguing. RIP.

[ullmandds]

My world's toughest want list includes:


e97(COLOR) Nichols, Phil variation

Dots Miller Big Glove fronts with the following backs: E92 Nadja, T216 Kotton, VE, Crofts Candy Blue, E105, D303 Mother's Bread.

In Bruce's honour...please help me!!!!!!!

[honus94566]

T216 Wagner with Virginia Extra back. (as far as I am aware, none have ever been confirmed)

[Jacklitsch]

1911 Zeenut Fullerton.

RIP Bruce.

[benjulmag]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Great thread Dan, in the true spirit of Bruce the collector.

+1

[packs]

E90-1 Tris Speaker in Auth - 1.5 grade with nice eye appeal. HELP!

RIP Bruce.

[quinnsryche]

R311 American League All Stars no creases or damage.
Condolences Barry.
RIP Bruce.
I miss his posts, by far the most entertaining net54 member ever.
From what I have heard he had a museum quality collection. Any idea if it will go to some sort of museum for viewing?

[Runscott]

Not sure if it exists, but:

RPPC of the 1911 Kansas City,Kansas Giants

[t206hound]

I really want this card (Rossman-Thomas):

[glchen]

1934 R304 Al Demaree #2 Babe Ruth

[e107collector]

Originally Posted by glchen

1934 R304 Al Demaree #2 Babe Ruth

Gary,

I was reading the 1991 Sotheby's Copeland catalog the other day, and according to their write-up, only one example exists of the Ruth and Gehrig.

I don't follow that set, but I'm not sure if others have surfaced since then.

Best of luck in your search.

I would like a Type 1 E-107 of Nap Lajoie, but I don't think that will happen. I will settle for a really nice Type 2.

Tony

[glchen]

Originally Posted by e107collector

Gary,

I was reading the 1991 Sotheby's Copeland catalog the other day, and according to their write-up, only one example exists of the Ruth and Gehrig.

I don't follow that set, but I'm not sure if others have surfaced since then.

Best of luck in your search.

Tony

Thanks, Tony. A few more of the #4 Ruth and Gehrig have surfaced since then, and I have a copy of both. However, according to oldcardboard, there should be a #2 Ruth that also exists in a slightly different pose, and there should at least be one known but without the tab at the bottom.

[z28jd]

N172 Kid Madden, leaning on rock pose. I've only seen one for sale, at the 2003 National and I regret passing it up for the dumbest reason. There was one a few years back in a huge lot in some major auction, other than that, nothing in the ten years since the day I passed it up. I have a Player's League card I'll trade for one....anyone?

[Harford20]

Two RARITIES for my master set completion:

1) 1939 World Wide Gum V351 Ted Williams
2) 1939 Playball SAMPLE #92 Ted Williams

[atx840]

T206
Front upside down ghost.
Hofman proof.
Chase Drum.

[Leon]

I am still on the hunt for a D351 or D355.......though they won't be in high grade I know Bruce would want me to find them. RIP Bruces....

[atx840]

There is a green Cobb as well.

[CaramelMan]

Originally Posted by atx840

There is a green Cobb as well.

Yours?

[atx840]

I wish. Jeffrey Morey collection, he personally had it signed in 1960.

[brass_rat]

My condolences to those that knew Bruce personally. I can understand and appreciate that someone can make very different impressions online and in-person.

The card I've been hoping to come across to add to my collection is the T215 Red Cross Walter Johnson...last seen passing through an auction in 2008...

Best regards,
Steve

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

The one that got away. Was the underbidder. Just couldn't go any higher. Later heard from the winner that he was prepared to go much higher, so I don't feel as sick as I did the night I stopped hitting "bid again."

That card belongs in your collection.

[ValKehl]

Hi Steve - Just to let you know that there is at least one more in existence:

[brass_rat]

Hey Val,

You have several WaJos in your collection of which I'm very jealous, and the Red Cross is at the top of that list.

Have a good one,
Steve

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Hi Steve - Just to let you know that there is at least one more in existence:

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by brass_rat

Hey Val,

You have several WaJos in your collection of which I'm very jealous, and the Red Cross is at the top of that list.

Have a good one,
Steve

Hey Steve,
Thanks for your kind words. There is another Board member whose WaJo collection I am jealous of, because it greatly exceeds mine! Hi Dan!

In fact, there are too many WaJos on my "most wanted" list to pick just one. So, I'll say a D355 Niagara Baking of any player is my most wanted card - because if I ever got one, I would get Mr. Luckey's immediate attention, plus his T205 Hindu-WaJo and more!!

Wishing everyone the best in their quest,
Val

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Hey Steve,
Thanks for your kind words. There is another Board member whose WaJo collection I am jealous of, because it greatly exceeds mine! Hi Dan!

In fact, there are too many WaJos on my "most wanted" list to pick just one. So, I'll say a D355 Niagara Baking of any player is my most wanted card - because if I ever got one, I would get Mr. Luckey's immediate attention, plus his T205 Hindu-WaJo and more!!

Wishing everyone the best in their quest,
Val

For a D355 I would probably throw that one in and this one too...which is quite scarce itself...

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

That card belongs in your collection.

It would be very happy there. But, a lot of people enjoy collecting signed T206 cards.

There are fortunately more than a few out there. I am prepared to trade my signed T206 Walter Johnson or signed T206 Cy Young for one -- those are a lot tougher to find. Mine may be 1 of 1s!

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

It would be very happy there. But, a lot of people enjoy collecting signed T206 cards.

There are fortunately more than a few out there. I am prepared to trade my signed T206 Walter Johnson or signed T206 Cy Young for one -- those are a lot tougher to find. Mine may be 1 of 1s!

You would regret trading either of those in the long run. Just put back the cash and go for it in a couple years when it's back in REA.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

You would regret trading either of those in the long run. Just put back the cash and go for it in a couple years when it's back in REA.

My wife agrees with you -- er, at least is the part about the Johnson and Young being stupid to part with.