Legendary Pickups. . .

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by packs

I bought the Walter Johnson 1908 postcard. I thought it was a special piece. I like the idea of the Big Train sitting down and writing a postcard to his friend after a win. It was only a few months into his second big league season. Signed Walter J.

Very special in my opinion. I wanted it, but dropped out in the extended bidding to go after other things. Last night was kind of frustrating - lots of stuff I wanted, but having the 30-minute rule end at the same time for all of them meant I had to drop out on several things. Then ended up with 2/3 of my budget left

Only picked up one item, but I really like it:

[Bugsy]

Added another from my favorite oddball set...the 1913 Cravats pennants.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Bugsy

Added another from my favorite oddball set...the 1913 Cravats pennants.

I used to own this, had it framed this way. Only Washington example I've ever seen. Are your other Cravats one of a kind?

[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

I used to own this, had it framed this way. Only Washington example I've ever seen. Are your other Cravats one of a kind?

I have seen two of Bedient, Dooin, Mathewson, and Speaker. Otherwise, only one of Ainsmith, Archer, Bender, Caldwell, Coombs, Doyle, Konetchy, Lavender, McGraw, Sweeney, Thomas, Tinker, and Walsh. I haven't seen Baker, McInnis, Meyers, Rucker, or Tesreau yet...and there are likely more that remain uncataloged.

Most that I have seen are in poor condition and show stitch marks. Tik and Tik had a large lot of them 15+ years ago that came from the same source. I am guessing that is where this Ainsmith originally came from as well. Somebody must have stitched several together. Funny that most of the surviving Cravats came from a homemade banner.

[cyseymour]

Scott, that card is really nice. I was looking at it extensively. E107's are outside of my realm, so I didn't participate, especially after my most recent pickup. But that is a nice looking card. You got a good one.

Cheers.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by cyseymour

Scott, that card is really nice. I was looking at it extensively. E107's are outside of my realm, so I didn't participate, especially after my most recent pickup. But that is a nice looking card. You got a good one.

Cheers.

Thanks Cy. I have no real idea as to value on these, so just went after a few with nice images. I'm curious what other E107 winners (at the low end, with me) think of the prices last night.

[sportscardpete]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Thanks Cy. I have no real idea as to value on these, so just went after a few with nice images. I'm curious what other E107 winners (at the low end, with me) think of the prices last night.

Low! Except for the Fielder Jones card.

[tbob]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Very special in my opinion. I wanted it, but dropped out in the extended bidding to go after other things. Last night was kind of frustrating - lots of stuff I wanted, but having the 30-minute rule end at the same time for all of them meant I had to drop out on several things. Then ended up with 2/3 of my budget left

Only picked up one item, but I really like it:

Scott- That was the card I chased, I really liked it but gave up at the end because I don't collect E107s. Congrats!
tbob