Raw or graded - need advice for Aaron collection

Vintagevault13 · #1 11-16-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Great cards, and much better condition that almost everything in my collection. As far as grading, I am always a bit on the fence on the whole issue. I like the added protection when I spread out the cards and flip through them but hate the extra space the graded cards take out. If you have the storage space and feel like you would get more enjoyment out of them with that extra layer of protection, I see nothing wrong with sending them in. Then again, the money could go to extra cards.

Thanks. I just enjoy collecting so condition not a huge issue. I do avoid tears, paper loss, writing, pin holes, and heavy creases. I can pretty live with everything else. After reading the responses, I have about decided to keep them raw. I agree with you about the protection slabs provide. I keep each card in a penny sleeve, then a toploader, and finally a team bag. I think it provides pretty good protection.

horzverti · #2 11-16-2013, 11:59 AM

Love the Aarons. I am a big Hank fan too. Thanks for sharing.

Samsdaddy · #3 11-16-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintagevault13

Thanks. I just enjoy collecting so condition not a huge issue. I do avoid tears, paper loss, writing, pin holes, and heavy creases. I can pretty live with everything else. After reading the responses, I have about decided to keep them raw. I agree with you about the protection slabs provide. I keep each card in a penny sleeve, then a toploader, and finally a team bag. I think it provides pretty good protection.

Nice cards, I am envious.

I prefer storing most of my cards in Card Saver 1's. Those penny sleeves are always a pain in the butt and the cards don't stay secure in top loaders like they do in Card Saver 1's. This is just my opinion though.

71buc · #4 11-16-2013, 01:02 PM

Thanks for sharing them. You have a very nice group of Aarons there.

Vintagevault13 · #5 11-16-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 71buc

Thanks for sharing them. You have a very nice group of Aarons there.

Thanks. Growing up in Atlanta in the 1970s, Aaron was the face of Atlanta sports. He always was classy and I never forgot how he carried himself. He probably doesn't get the respect he deserves since he played in (at the time) smaller markets, but he continues to be a beloved figure here in Atlanta still today.

ALR-bishop · #6 11-16-2013, 01:23 PM

Nice cards Ed, but you will not be keeping them "raw ". You will be keeping them in their natural state....which is a good thing

Vintagevault13 · #7 11-16-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Nice cards Ed, but you will not be keeping them "raw ". You will be keeping them in their natural state....which is a good thing

I stand corrected. Natural state is a much better term.

71buc · #8 11-16-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintagevault13

Thanks. Growing up in Atlanta in the 1970s, Aaron was the face of Atlanta sports. He always was classy and I never forgot how he carried himself. He probably doesn't get the respect he deserves since he played in (at the time) smaller markets, but he continues to be a beloved figure here in Atlanta still today.

Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson have to be two of the most under appreciated super stars in the history of baseball. I was 11 in 1974 and distinctly remember watching the game on TV on April 8th. It is one of my fondest childhood memories. I always loved Vin Scully's call of Aaron's 715th. It can be heard at the 55 second mark on the audio clip located below.

https://archive.org/details/HankAaro...DifferentCalls

Vintagevault13 · #9 11-16-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 71buc

Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson have to be two of the most under appreciated super stars in the history of baseball. I was 11 in 1974 and distinctly remember watching the game on TV on April 8th. It is one of my fondest childhood memories. I always loved Vin Scully's call of Aaron's 715th. It can be heard at the 55 second mark on the audio clip located below.

https://archive.org/details/HankAaro...DifferentCalls

Mike,

Very cool audio. Thanks for sending. Like you, I was young (9) in 1974 but I will never forget that moment. The Vin Scully call is a classic and very accurate about the impact that this moment had on Atlanta.

71buc · #10 11-16-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintagevault13

Mike,

Very cool audio. Thanks for sending. Like you, I was young (9) in 1974 but I will never forget that moment. The Vin Scully call is a classic and very accurate about the impact that this moment had on Atlanta.

It was a special time in my life. On jan 1, 1973 I vowed to name my future son after Roberto and on April 8, 1974 I knew I had to fit Hank in there as well. On June 30, 1990 I kept that promise by naming my first born Aaron Clemente.

SmokyBurgess · #11 11-20-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintagevault13

Thanks. Growing up in Atlanta in the 1970s, Aaron was the face of Atlanta sports. He always was classy and I never forgot how he carried himself. He probably doesn't get the respect he deserves since he played in (at the time) smaller markets, but he continues to be a beloved figure here in Atlanta still today.

Our family drove down from NC several time during the early 1970's to watch the Braves play. Saw Hank hit a homer and Niekro pitch in the 2nd game of a doubleheader....great memories

Also, saw Denny McLain make his Atlanta debut (forget which year now).

Samsdaddy · #12 11-20-2013, 08:55 AM

My favorite Henry Aaron memory dates back to 1975, the first year I collected baseball cards. A neighbor who lived at the end of our street bought a pack of cards as did I. I had an Aaron and he had Dick Allen, who at the time was my favorite player on my favorite team, the ChiSox.

I traded the Aaron straight up for Allen. In hindsight, not the best trade, but I have no regrets. I got my favorite player though when I turned the card over I saw that unbeknownst to me, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves...ahhhh!

Vintagevault13 · #13 11-20-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Samsdaddy

My favorite Henry Aaron memory dates back to 1975, the first year I collected baseball cards. A neighbor who lived at the end of our street bought a pack of cards as did I. I had an Aaron and he had Dick Allen, who at the time was my favorite player on my favorite team, the ChiSox.

I traded the Aaron straight up for Allen. In hindsight, not the best trade, but I have no regrets. I got my favorite player though when I turned the card over I saw that unbeknownst to me, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves...ahhhh!

That is funny. I think we all have stories about bad trades we made as a kid. I began collecting in 1974 and never saw any need to keep many doubles. I remember throwing/giving away MANY 1974 Aarons, Roses, and other stars.

Vintagevault13 · #14 11-20-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokyBurgess

Our family drove down from NC several time during the early 1970's to watch the Braves play. Saw Hank hit a homer and Niekro pitch in the 2nd game of a doubleheader....great memories

Also, saw Denny McLain make his Atlanta debut (forget which year now).

That must have been a great trip getting to see two future HOFers. As bad as the old Atlanta-Fulton County stadium was, I actually miss it. Like you, I have several fond memories of games there in the 70's.

doug.goodman · #15 11-20-2013, 07:30 PM

I saw #751 at the Oakland Coliseum and got his autograph on a baseball that day. Here's my favorite Hank card(s), from my collection, in their natural state (hi Al) :

HOF Yankees · #16 11-20-2013, 12:50 PM

Ed nice Aaron set the cards look awesome

Vintagevault13 · #17 11-20-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HOF Yankees

Ed nice Aaron set the cards look awesome

Thanks. It has been a fun set to build.

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