December Pick-Up Thread

[Howe’s Hunter]

Don’t know I’ve ever started one of these ….

A Danny Hoffman is one I had not seen an example of since collecting nothing but Howe’s stamped cards in 2007. Now just 97 away from having a complete set with Howe’s stamp.

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[BRoberts]

With all the auctions going on, can't wait to see this month's eye candy.

[CollectingAmericasPastime]

Bought in November, arrived in December. The last 2 for my Grover Hartley collection (see the other thread for more info). The Merchants Bakery is the only one known to exist to my knowledge and actually came from a fellow Net54 member (thank you Mark).

[Brian Van Horn]

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[Casey2296]

Congrats Ed, best wishes on getting the next one.

[Brian Van Horn]

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[4815162342]

[asoriano]

Still chipping away at upgrades...slow but steady.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by asoriano

Still chipping away at upgrades...slow but steady.

You shouldn't use the word "chipping" when showing a T205.

[nameless]

First card of this type. Successful Farming - Zimmerman. I think it’s a promotional set.

[gunboat82]

[paul]

Awesome Goudey Williams. I traded mine away just before the prices skyrocketed. Or, more likely, just after they skyrocketed but before I realized it.

[packs]

Forgive the post-war but this was my Christmas present to myself this year:

[sealmark41]

unless I am missing something how can this only be a 2 ? I believe grading is out of control.

sealmark

[bleeckerstreetcards]

deviating from cards a bit, but couldnt pass up Jim Gilliam's actual contract from his 2nd yr in the negro leagues; from the estate of the GM of the team.

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by packs

Forgive the post-war but this was my Christmas present to myself this year:

God helps those who help themselves.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by sealmark41

unless I am missing something how can this only be a 2 ? I believe grading is out of control.

sealmark

Centering. The card is borderline miscut.

[packs]

Buy the card not the holder. Centering is off top to bottom but it’s pretty dead on left to right and it’s a captivating image in general. I like to think this card features more of it than usual.

[Aaron Seefeldt]

Great ‘39 Ted Williams rookie! Underrated card. Nice p/u Mike

[B O'Brien]

Since the pics are busted, and I don’t currently use a hosting site, I’ll just have to post the new pickup verbally. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the picture issues get ironed out soon, as I need to do some serious selling on the BST of some things i have upgraded the last few months to pay back the account for this purchase. My wife was going through the REA catalog to see if there was any fun Cardinals stuff as a Christmas present for her dad, and actually remembered how much the opening bid was on what I won, so I’m not going to be able to downplay this purchase!!

I am the proud new owner of the two L1’s in REA last night. Being in the land of no real shows all my life, I’ve never even seen an L1 in person, so these will be a brand new experience for me when I get to open the box! I’m pretty excited to have these guys coming in a couple weeks! Hopefully pics will be good to go by the time they get here and I can share.

1912 L1 Large Leather Premium #127 Ty Cobb
1912 L1 Large Leather Premium #116 John McGraw

I may try to do a full framed display the wall with the McGraw. After I pay the account back, I’ll take a look for a McGraw T3, Silk Premium and maybe a nice autograph or something to go with. I always have a hard time parting with cash I could put towards my love of T206 HOFer front/back combos, but feel pretty good about adding these two L1’s and will force myself to clean up the collection a little to fund them! I was bummed I missed the Walsh that sold last year and kept thinking about it, so feel good about finally landing these two.

I’m looking forward to seeing (or just reading) what you all grabbed!

Enjoy the day,
Bob

[BabyRuth]

Total Pop of only 2 on the PSA/SGC combined pop charts!!

[Mikehealer]

Originally Posted by B O'Brien

Since the pics are busted, and I don’t currently use a hosting site, I’ll just have to post the new pickup verbally. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the picture issues get ironed out soon, as I need to do some serious selling on the BST of some things i have upgraded the last few months to pay back the account for this purchase. My wife was going through the REA catalog to see if there was any fun Cardinals stuff as a Christmas present for her dad, and actually remembered how much the opening bid was on what I won, so I’m not going to be able to downplay this purchase!!

I am the proud new owner of the two L1’s in REA last night. Being in the land of no real shows all my life, I’ve never even seen an L1 in person, so these will be a brand new experience for me when I get to open the box! I’m pretty excited to have these guys coming in a couple weeks! Hopefully pics will be good to go by the time they get here and I can share.

1912 L1 Large Leather Premium #127 Ty Cobb
1912 L1 Large Leather Premium #116 John McGraw

I may try to do a full framed display the wall with the McGraw. After I pay the account back, I’ll take a look for a McGraw T3, Silk Premium and maybe a nice autograph or something to go with. I always have a hard time parting with cash I could put towards my love of T206 HOFer front/back combos, but feel pretty good about adding these two L1’s and will force myself to clean up the collection a little to fund them! I was bummed I missed the Walsh that sold last year and kept thinking about it, so feel good about finally landing these two.

I’m looking forward to seeing (or just reading) what you all grabbed!

Enjoy the day,
Bob

Great pickups Bobby!
Here are REA's scans. Hope you don't mind me posting them.

[B O'Brien]

Hey Mike! That’s for adding the pics for me! Always great to hear from you, it’s been way too long. I hope you and the family are doing well! Come on back to the T206 backs game, always fun wheeling and dealing with you.

Thanks again,
Bob

[mrreality68]

Wow that is awesome

Congrats

[mybuddyinc]

.................. rough ...... but tough .................

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Interestingly enough, Bridwell may have been with Nashville in Spring training of 1916, but he never played for them. In 1916 and 1917, he played for the Atlanta Crackers of the Southern Assoc.

Fun fun, Scott

[Natswin2019]

Missed out on winning anything at REA and LOTG so I scooped this up off Instagram instead

[Natswin2019]

Originally Posted by bleeckerstreetcards

deviating from cards a bit, but couldnt pass up Jim Gilliam's actual contract from his 2nd yr in the negro leagues; from the estate of the GM of the team.

This is very very cool. Super different but so awesome!

[DallasAg]

Nice Matty portrait with a cool Sovereign back

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Mikehealer

Great pickups Bobby!
Here are REA's scans. Hope you don't mind me posting them.

Wow! Don't see those every day!

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by DallasAg

Nice Matty portrait with a cool Sovereign back

Such a gorgeous card!

[x2drich2000]

An upgrade to my upgrade.

[JJ McGraw]

Adding to my Warren Spahn PC and 1948 World Series tie in with Doby and the Indians!

[JJ McGraw]

Picked up this signed Steve Gromek 1952 Num Num Potato Chip card ( regional set for the Cleveland Indians)
Love everything about this card( a little oversized, check…signature of player , check) , but it is a shame PSA calls it a TRADING CARD……it is a righteous Num Num card. How can I see this on eBay and determine it is a real card , not a reprint , but the Num Nut who slabbed it couldn’t. I see this quite frequently lately, especially on cards with signatures. BUT…..I’m thrilled to have it, Steve Gromek is a part of the baseball integration story…a BIG part and no…I’m not reslabbing it. I know what it is and that’s all that matters.