What's everyone's White Whale of the Moment?

[CW]

A perfectly centered 1954 Bowman Ted Williams. I was freakin' underbidder on the last two to sell on eBay (one was a PSA 5, the other a PSA 4.5). Very tough card to find centered.

Also wouldn't mind a PSA 8 1971 Roberto Clemente or Nolan Ryan.

[brewing]

A 1952 Mathews that doesn't look like it lived in a wallet for 30 years for under $700.

[sflayank]

52 tip top bread label yogi berra
53 briggs meat tommy byrne
54 esskay jehosie heard
55 armour coin mickey mantle red correct version l-r reverse

[Cardboard Junkie]

The little paper booklet that was the "salesman" sample for 53 Glendale Hot Dog Tigers.......Also the life size cardboard cut out that was in the grocery stores.....(Only heard about that, never saw one, and one may not have survived). Dave.

[39special]

1954 Wilson Franks Roy Campanella.I've always wanted one.

[pawpawdiv9]

Originally Posted by Cardboard Junkie

The little paper booklet that was the "salesman" sample for 53 Glendale Hot Dog Tigers.......Also the life size cardboard cut out that was in the grocery stores.....(Only heard about that, never saw one, and one may not have survived). Dave.

Had to look it up ^^^
Nice $$$ for one http://robertedwardauctions.com/auction/2009/678.html

[HRBAKER]

1959 Bazooka Ken Boyer

[Paul S]

A PM15 Yellow Basepath that is not a Greengrass. There's only BINs on any of them and are ridiculously out of proportion, or at least my own price range.

@Brewing: 52T Mathews in decent condition...I know several dealers who are totally scrounging for them. Really tough and not exactly sure why.

[Gmrson]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Had to look it up ^^^
Nice $$$ for one http://robertedwardauctions.com/auction/2009/678.html

Very cool item! Was interesting to see it was from the collection of Charles Conlon. He used to come into the lcs I worked at in the 80's and buy every
Glendale that we bought thru walk-ins. I was always fascinated with these cards and finally started my own set a few months ago. Seeing this book makes me wonder if there are any around the city waiting to be discovered...

[Brianruns10]

Originally Posted by brewing

A 1952 Mathews that doesn't look like it lived in a wallet for 30 years for under $700.

Oh man that is a mighty tough card. In my opinion it's THE sleeper of the whole set, and really undervalued. I grabbed a PSA 5 two years back...paid a decent amount over book value, but it's DEAD centered, and I have yet to see another like it turn up on ebay in any condition. So it was totally worth it.

My advice is, when it comes to that card, have a price in mind, but then be prepared to pay a couple hundred over just to seal the deal. Because it could seriously be a few years before you find another one that fits the bill.

[Gr8Beldini]

On a much smaller scale... trying to finish my 1971 Topps Coin set. The yellow coins are much more elusive than the rest of the set, with a clean, centered Leo Cardenas proving to be near impossible so far.