March Pickups

Paul S · #1 03-19-2014, 06:58 AM

Too bad you had to pay extra for the Mantle when all you wanted was the Alou

Bestdj777 · #2 03-19-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul S

Too bad you had to pay extra for the Mantle when all you wanted was the Alou

One of the disadvantages of being a Felipe Alou master set collector....

I just did a little research and Felipe had such an impressive family. At some point, I might do an Alou family rookie card collection.

itjclarke · #3 03-20-2014, 04:56 PM

Being probably my least favorite main stream Mantle, I wasn't willing to splurge on a nice graded example.. going instead for this "collector grade" example. I normally don't go after anything I don't like, and I really can't stand this '55 set!!, but given I was down to two Mantles (Topps/Bowman) needed to complete a run, I just had to.

I Only Smoke 4 the Cards · #4 03-20-2014, 05:28 PM

I see why you don't like that card. It is not a flattering pic of Mick.

Bestdj777 · #5 03-20-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by itjclarke

Being probably my least favorite main stream Mantle, I wasn't willing to splurge on a nice graded example.. going instead for this "collector "example instead. I normally don't go after anything I don't like, and I really can't stand this '55 set!!, but given I was down to two Mantles (Topps/Bowman) needed to complete a run, I just had to.

Congrats on nearing completion! I don't blame you. I hate the 55 Bowmans as well.

Beatles Guy · #6 03-20-2014, 07:26 PM

I used to hate 55 Bowman, but now they are some of my favs. That Mantle is on my want list

itjclarke · #7 03-20-2014, 09:36 PM

Thanks guys (Chris, Alex), I'm glad I'm not alone in my opinion on '55 Bowman.

Beatlesguy- I think I could possibly, maybe, eventually, imagine maybe developing an affinity for them (maybe

), but don't think I'll ever get the chance to develop that since I can't see picking up another.

ValKehl · #8 03-20-2014, 10:39 PM

I have always felt that the 1955 Bowmans were neat looking cards, second only among the Bowmans to the 1953s. Perhaps this is because my three most favorite Wash. Senators - Runnels, Vernon & Yost - when I was a kid were in the 1955 Bowman set, but not the 1955 Topps set! Also, 1955 was about the time my folks first got a TV, which probably influenced my liking the design!
Val

esiason14 · #9 03-26-2014, 07:00 PM

Dig the hair!!

39special · #10 03-26-2014, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by esiason14

Dig the hair!!

Is that a baseball card, or a mug shot?

Bestdj777 · #11 03-26-2014, 10:05 PM

Picked up this 1955 Armour Coin Mantle (correct spelling, bats L-R). A slight issue on the top lip that I believe occurred when it was taken out of the mold(?), but I will take it.

h2oya311 · #12 03-27-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 39special

Is that a baseball card, or a mug shot?

That's a tough oddball 1972 Puerto Rican League Sticker of HOFer Goose Gossage.

Kyle - nice pick-up! You are on a roll lately!! When are you going to show off the autographed versions of each??

esiason14 · #13 03-27-2014, 09:20 AM

Thanks Derek. I hope to have Goose and the Maddux Venezuelan, that I posted in the other thread, signed in the next couple of weeks!

darkhorse9 · #14 03-27-2014, 02:18 PM

I picked this Clemente rookie up today for a steal (well under $200)

A huge step towards completing a 1955 set. I just need Williams, Robinson, Koufax and Berra now.

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