1933 Goudey collectors here ?

conor912 · #1 02-15-2013, 03:56 PM

i'm about 30 cards short of finishing my mid-grade set. most likely i'll get a lajoie RP and dirty it up to look like the rest. the ruths and gehrigs are tolerable, but $20k for a baseball card is a hard check to write.

Paul S · #2 02-15-2013, 04:09 PM

I used to have a few dozen of them -- all gone now -- but not to collect the set. It just happened that way because I like them.

Robextend · #3 02-15-2013, 04:30 PM

I am 13 shy of the complete set:

http://imageevent.com/vanslykefan/pr...0&m=24&w=0&p=0

freakhappy · #4 02-15-2013, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robextend

I am 13 shy of the complete set:

http://imageevent.com/vanslykefan/pr...0&m=24&w=0&p=0

That's awesome, Rob! Thanks for sharing...that's something to be proud of IMO

HOF Yankees · #5 02-17-2013, 12:46 AM

I like 33 goudey, hope to pick some up soon

7nohitter · #6 02-24-2013, 10:17 AM

I? love the '33's and collect them in any grade...I actually like the look and feel ( I crack them if they're graded) of the well-worn cards!

conor912 · #7 02-24-2013, 10:27 AM

Leon,
I'd love to see a close-up scan of those copyright cards.

Leon · #8 02-24-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by conor912

Leon,
I'd love to see a close-up scan of those copyright cards.

I don't want to post it here because it's huge but if you click on this link, then click on the scan to enlarge it, it's about as big as you probably want...

http://luckeycards.com/pr319bottomleymaster2.jpg

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tonyo · #9 02-15-2013, 05:01 PM

In 2009, I started collecting again after a long hiatus. Bought an upper deck goudey box and eventually put together the base + sp set. While searching ebay for modern goudeys. I ran across some real ones and thought I should grab one just for fun. 1933 Goudey Travis Jackson was the first pre-war card I bought and launched me into pre-war collecting. I collected all the hofers (minus Lajoie and the 2nd Gehrig) in 09, 10, and 11. Then last summer I decided to go for the rest of the set.

As usual I'm in the raw "fair/good/vg" neighborhood

I'm now 15 shy for the set (counting Lajoie and a 2nd Gehrig) and my list of hofers to upgrade is at 16.

here's a photo with the Manush upgrade I just received from Jason in front of my hall of fame cheese box.

obcbobd · #10 02-15-2013, 05:11 PM

Completed my low grade set in 1999 minus the Lajoie.

My favorite set of all time!

btkpath · #11 02-15-2013, 05:23 PM

The '33 Goudey's represented my return to baseball card collecting after a 25 year hiatus. I used to collect cards as a kid in the early to mid 70's, but was met with a mother that "couldn't remember where she put my cards" when questioned about returning the cards of my youth to me as a 38 year old. That is when I turned to vintage and began my foray with the '33 Goudeys, a set which seemed "completable" and I loved their appearance.

It took me 2 1/2 to 3 years, but was able to complete the set.....

http://www.psacard.com/PSASETREGISTR...et.aspx?s=1298

including this modestly graded Lajoie.

AMBST95 · #12 02-15-2013, 05:47 PM

I think it's a sweet looking set. I try to buy 1 goudey a month. I've been doing it now for about a year. I'm up to 13 cards. My goal is a set in PSA 6.

GoudeyJim · #13 02-15-2013, 06:45 PM

Hi.
The 33 Goudeys are my favorite set of all time. I once had a set about 75% done but had to sell off most of the cards. I have kept only 5 of my favorites but intend on tackling the set again.
I doubt I'll get a Lajoie but you never know. What do low grade examples of the Lajoie go for?

Jim

g_vezina_c55 · #14 02-15-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by btkpath

the '33 Goudeys, a set which seemed "completable" and I loved their appearance.

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I can agree more with that. It is what i hate about collecting t206 cards...impossible to complete the set..i know i will never be able to finish the set..but with goudey it is possible to complete the setvwith lajoie ...you dont need to be millionaire like t206..

Sometime i think to pass my plank for afford a lajoie...perhaps one day i will do it and build only a 520 or 521 t206 set

And congrat to you for your complete and almost complete set..the psa and sgc set i saw in this thread is verry cool

itjclarke · #15 02-15-2013, 08:43 PM

My first prewar HOF pickups were a '34 (not '33) Goudey Gehringer and a T206 Waddell pitching, and these sets were the foundation for my prewar interest. I've since completed the HOFer run in both sets (minus Plank/Wagner and the '33/'34 Lajoie). I'd like to finish the Goudey set someday (need a few more Scott Forrest lots for that to happen), but am in no hurry.. No desire to go after the full T206 set, but love both sets.

Beatles Guy · #16 02-16-2013, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyo

In 2009, I started collecting again after a long hiatus. Bought an upper deck goudey box and eventually put together the base + sp set. While searching ebay for modern goudeys. I ran across some real ones and thought I should grab one just for fun. 1933 Goudey Travis Jackson was the first pre-war card I bought and launched me into pre-war collecting. I collected all the hofers (minus Lajoie and the 2nd Gehrig) in 09, 10, and 11. Then last summer I decided to go for the rest of the set.

As usual I'm in the raw "fair/good/vg" neighborhood

I'm now 15 shy for the set (counting Lajoie and a 2nd Gehrig) and my list of hofers to upgrade is at 16.

here's a photo with the Manush upgrade I just received from Jason in front of my hall of fame cheese box.

Very awesome to see one of my former cards in a good home. Thanks for sharing Tony

RGold · #17 02-17-2013, 12:41 AM

I have been working on the set for six years. Three cards from completion. Gehrig #160, Ott #127 and Lajoie #106. Ott just takes finding the right one. Gehrig and Lajoie just take some major bucks.

I still have a bunch of upgrades to do, mostly some surprisingly hard to find commons. And two Ruths. More major bucks.

http://imageevent.com/rgold/rgoldscollection1933goudey

itjclarke · #18 02-17-2013, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RGold

http://imageevent.com/rgold/rgoldscollection1933goudey

WOW!!!!! That is an amazing group of cards!

lancemountain · #19 02-24-2013, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyo

In 2009, I started collecting again after a long hiatus. Bought an upper deck goudey box and eventually put together the base + sp set. While searching ebay for modern goudeys. I ran across some real ones and thought I should grab one just for fun. 1933 Goudey Travis Jackson was the first pre-war card I bought and launched me into pre-war collecting. I collected all the hofers (minus Lajoie and the 2nd Gehrig) in 09, 10, and 11. Then last summer I decided to go for the rest of the set.

As usual I'm in the raw "fair/good/vg" neighborhood

I'm now 15 shy for the set (counting Lajoie and a 2nd Gehrig) and my list of hofers to upgrade is at 16.

here's a photo with the Manush upgrade I just received from Jason in front of my hall of fame cheese box.

I gotta say, between the wood boxes and the organization and the cards shown............this is one awesome post

ecRich · #20 02-24-2013, 02:19 AM

I completed my 1933 Goudey set (-#106) many years ago. Got a large group from a guy who auctioned his "find" at the early 1970's Labor Day show in S. California near Disneyland. I only needed the Lajoie a few years later when I came across one at a local flea market. The guy had a few '33s, some R337s, a US caramel and a nice Lajoie. He knew it had value and wanted around $1500 for it, which was a little below the going rate at the time. I couldn't pull the trigger so that's my why the hell didn't I buy it story.

DeanH3 · #21 02-24-2013, 02:31 AM

Wow...some impressive cards here. I'm not a set collector but I really like this set and someday want to add a some HOF's like Foxx, Dean, Grove etc. I only have two, #144 Ruth and #92 Gehrig, as of now but hopefully that will change in time. Thanks for sharing.

g_vezina_c55 · #22 02-24-2013, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecRich

I completed my 1933 Goudey set (-#106) many years ago. Got a large group from a guy who auctioned his "find" at the early 1970's Labor Day show in S. California near Disneyland. I only needed the Lajoie a few years later when I came across one at a local flea market. The guy had a few '33s, some R337s, a US caramel and a nice Lajoie. He knew it had value and wanted around $1500 for it, which was a little below the going rate at the time. I couldn't pull the trigger so that's my why the hell didn't I buy it story.

Nice story! I always enjoy read old story from the 60 70 80 s ...

1500 for lajoie coool i ll take it lol

tonyo · #23 02-24-2013, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lancemountain

I gotta say, between the wood boxes and the organization and the cards shown............this is one awesome post

Thanks very much Lance!

markf31 · #24 02-25-2013, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyo

In 2009, I started collecting again after a long hiatus. Bought an upper deck goudey box and eventually put together the base + sp set. While searching ebay for modern goudeys. I ran across some real ones and thought I should grab one just for fun. 1933 Goudey Travis Jackson was the first pre-war card I bought and launched me into pre-war collecting. I collected all the hofers (minus Lajoie and the 2nd Gehrig) in 09, 10, and 11. Then last summer I decided to go for the rest of the set.

As usual I'm in the raw "fair/good/vg" neighborhood

I'm now 15 shy for the set (counting Lajoie and a 2nd Gehrig) and my list of hofers to upgrade is at 16.

here's a photo with the Manush upgrade I just received from Jason in front of my hall of fame cheese box.

Love the wooden drawers Tony! In addition to collecting cardboard, I dabble in woodworking and I'm actually in the design phase of designing and building a desk that I'm going to incorporate small apothecary style drawers into like you have, to store cards in. I�m pretty excited about project and your pictures have provided a little extra motivation.

tonyo · #25 02-25-2013, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by markf31

Love the wooden drawers Tony! In addition to collecting cardboard, I dabble in woodworking and I'm actually in the design phase of designing and building a desk that I'm going to incorporate small apothecary style drawers into like you have, to store cards in. I�m pretty excited about project and your pictures have provided a little extra motivation.

Thanks Mark,
I really love the shallow drawers for displaying the cards. I also love the glass fronts on most of the drawers in my cabinet http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...55#post1083855

milkit1 · #26 02-25-2013, 07:05 AM

Thanks guys!
Rich you know I'm going to be bugging you now for a trade

Thanks tony! That cabinet is very classy btw. I have most of my cards in Tupperware containers lol

the 'stache · #27 08-21-2013, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robextend

I am 13 shy of the complete set:

http://imageevent.com/vanslykefan/pr...0&m=24&w=0&p=0

Rob, your collection is spectacular. I'm enjoying looking at it immensely.

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