1933 Goudey collectors here ?

tonyo · #1 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 · #2 02-15-2013, 05:11 PM

Completed my low grade set in 1999 minus the Lajoie.

My favorite set of all time!

btkpath · #3 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 · #4 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 · #5 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

milkit1 · #6 02-15-2013, 06:58 PM

DID SOMEONE SAY autographed 1933 goudey?!!>
oh no one did

Well Ill say it then!

33 goudey crosetti.jpg

33 goudey comorosky.JPG

1933 goudey graded cards.jpg

Whats weird is I prefer the cards with the Big League Chewing Gum ad yet the ones without I think have better art work

HOF Auto Rookies · #7 02-26-2013, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkit1

DID SOMEONE SAY autographed 1933 goudey?!!>
oh no one did

Well Ill say it then!

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Whats weird is I prefer the cards with the Big League Chewing Gum ad yet the ones without I think have better art work

I did Sean

g_vezina_c55 · #8 02-15-2013, 07:39 PM

Quote:

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 · #9 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.

71buc · #10 02-16-2013, 01:49 AM

I only have eight of them but all are HOFers. I think the 33 Goudeys and the 34 Diamond Stars are the most attractive cards. The 33 Goudey Klein and Herman are beautiful and my favorites in that set.

itjclarke · #11 02-16-2013, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 71buc

The 33 Goudey Klein and Herman are beautiful and my favorites in that set.

I love that Klein too.. Klein and Gehringer are my favorites
1933 Goudey Chuck Klein front.jpg

Also love the Dean

1933 Goudey Dean front.jpg

dzolot · #12 02-16-2013, 06:26 AM

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I love this set!! Top and 2nd shelf in this pic have some of my goudeys... Sorry for the pour pic quality - am still learning how to post pics...

25801wv · #13 08-22-2013, 10:46 AM

My favorite (& only) Ruth of the 33 Goudey Set.

Beatles Guy · #14 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 · #15 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 · #16 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!

Big Ben · #17 02-17-2013, 10:42 AM

Count me in!

I am 67 cards into the set. (39 of the 67 are HOF'ers) For the most part, I am concentrating on the PSA 4 level, but will probably make some exceptions with the more expensive cards. --definitely will get a reprint Lajoie-- For the most part this seems to be a completable, but I am curious and have a question for the people whom have completed or almost completed this set. Are there any of the 33 Goudey cards that were more difficult to find? I am talking about commons and or star players aside from the obvious higher dollar cards.

RGold · #18 02-17-2013, 11:33 AM

Every card in the set can be found in mid grade quite easily. There is no reason not to be selective regarding price and eye appeal. This is not a set where you need to grab any old card because you might not ever see another one.

Filling a hole, and then upgrading, will just cost you more money than is necessary. Just be patient.

Jay Wolt · #19 02-17-2013, 11:38 AM

Ron, fantastic '33's Congrats!
I especially love the dark blue backgrounds like your Cronin

lancemountain · #20 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 · #21 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 · #22 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 · #23 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

RGold · #24 02-24-2013, 09:24 AM

He was the pitcher for Babe Ruth's Called Shot in the 1932 World Series. Two days before his death he said, "I gave my life to baseball, and I'll only be remembered for something that never happened".

I love 1930's baseball.

Leon · #25 02-24-2013, 10:06 AM

I voted no but do have some Goudeys I like...(those are some beautiful cards Ronald)

RGold · #26 02-24-2013, 10:10 AM

Leon da man!

tonyo · #27 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 · #28 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 · #29 02-25-2013, 07:02 AM

Quote:

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 · #30 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

GoudeyJim · #31 02-25-2013, 06:59 PM

Love the signed Goudeys. Absolutely amazing! I am always on the lookout for a signed Hubbell or Goslin as these are my two favorite cards in the set. I imagine there are a few Hubbells out there but I haven't seen a Goslin.

Jim

milkit1 · #32 02-25-2013, 08:16 PM

Thanks! I have both goslins and both hubbels. I attached a pic of o ne of the goslins. The other that I have is trimmed but better then nothing I guess.

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rc4157 · #33 02-25-2013, 08:36 PM

Great cards Sean! I remember a couple of years ago, a poster asked about our wish lists, I made mine and then you had those cards (& they were signed!!!)
Congratulations on a fantastic collection.
RC

GoudeyJim · #34 02-25-2013, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkit1

Thanks! I have both goslins and both hubbels. I attached a pic of o ne of the goslins. The other that I have is trimmed but better then nothing I guess.

Attachment 89345

Attachment 89346

Sean.
Did Joe Cronin sign that card twice?

Jim

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