August Pickup Thread

[Eric72]

Picked up this wildly off-centered 1980 Topps card on a whim. What it lacks in star power...it also lacks from a quality control perspective.

[sbfinley]

Been a slow summer getting a ton of home projects finished, but the mail box is starting to fill up again.

[RayBShotz]

Love this set.

[DeanH3]

These were part of a group sub that showed up today.

[bnorth]

I got this in the mail today.I am so beyond happy to add this to my personal collection. I have been trying to buy this card for many years from the previous owner. A very long time collecting friend has decided to sell his entire collection because of his age. Says he doesn't want to burden wife/kids when he passes.

[Mike D.]

Arrived today. He's having a heck of a season in what is very likely a hall of fame career.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I got this in the mail today.I am so beyond happy to add this to my personal collection. I have been trying to buy this card for many years from the previous owner. A very long time collecting friend has decided to sell his entire collection because of his age. Says he doesn't want to burden wife/kids when he passes.

I assume this is not just the regular error card but some rare version?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I assume this is not just the regular error card but some rare version?

Yes it is known as the Mystery Card version. I believe there are around 40 known copies. I have owned 3 graded by PSA.

This one is special to me because it was a friends card that we had discussed many many times over the years.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Yes it is known as the Mystery Card version. I believe there are around 40 known copies. I have owned 3 graded by PSA.

This one is special to me because it was a friends card that we had discussed many many times over the years.

Can you point out what's unique about it?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Can you point out what's unique about it?

There is a pretty good description on this website dedicated to the 89 Fleer Bill Ripken card. http://billripken.com/

Click on the versions link and then go to Mystery Card #1. The PSA 8 in the link used to be mine. I think they are 100% counterfeit but what do I know about counterfeit cards.

[Statfreak101]

Very cool on the FF Ripken, thanks for sharing.

I have one of those at PSA right now - should see it by 2025. Hopefully.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Statfreak101

Very cool on the FF Ripken, thanks for sharing.

I have one of those at PSA right now - should see it by 2025. Hopefully.

Is it the Mystery Card version? They have been rejecting them as Questionable Authenticity but a few have gotten through. There are 6 in PSA slabs that I know of. One 7, two 8s, two 9s, and one I can't remember the grade on.

Did you send it in with other 89 Fleer? If so it will definitely get rejected but if not you have a chance on it getting past their world class() graders.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

Been a slow summer getting a ton of home projects finished, but the mail box is starting to fill up again.

Congrats on Kershaw and Bonds. Both of those are cards I have looked at acquiring.

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[todeen]

Originally Posted by Mike D.

Arrived today. He's having a heck of a season in what is very likely a hall of fame career.

Posey is classic. HOF for sure in my book.

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[RayBShotz]

Really nice Posey!
RayB

[abothebear]

Here are a few I've gotten recently. I apologize for the size, not sure how to shrink 'em. I don't usually go after autographs, but this particular project would be too easy without them.









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[GasHouseGang]

Recent pick up of a signed Bonds rookie.

[Mike D.]

Picked up these "Early 90's Fun" cards via auction for $115.25 total (avg of just under $10.50 each). Good times!