January pickups

[mickeymantle24]

New here but have added quite a few Mantles to my PC. If anyone has any others I am definitely interested. Some really nice looking cards in this thread, Santa must have been good to us all!

[MattyC]

Nice Micks! I have a few doubles of some. Will send you a PM.

[mickeymantle24]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Nice Micks! I have a few doubles of some. Will send you a PM.

Thanks Matt, I sent you a pm. You have an amazing collection!

[GregC]

Great Micks. Welcome to the threads. Were we pm'ing on blowout last week about that 57?

[mickeymantle24]

Originally Posted by GregC

Great Micks. Welcome to the threads. Were we pm'ing on blowout last week about that 57?

Hi Greg, yes that would be us. Im Coltsfan18 over there. Glad you convinced me to go ahead and buy it now, card looks even better in person!

Also a big thanks to Sean1125 for selling me this beauty!

[pawpawdiv9]

Awesome Micks guys. I just sent my 1st ever consigment to Leon (B&L auctions)
I sent him some nice low-end Micks (53 & 56) and a T206 card.

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by mickeymantle24

Hi Greg, yes that would be us. Im Coltsfan18 over there. Glad you convinced me to go ahead and buy it now, card looks even better in person!

Also a big thanks to Sean1125 for selling me this beauty!

I have seen that very 54B in person and it is a gorgeous card. Seemed like an 8 to me in hand, in every way. Great pickup.

[RobbyJG93]

Hey whats up guys? New to this forum. Well heres my first post

Just picked these two Mantle's up recently.

[CharleyBrown]

Great looking cards in here! Love the Mantles I'm seeing.

[jb67]

Welcome RobbyJG93. Nice score on the Mantles. No shortage of Mantle enthusiasts on this board.

mickeymantle24 welcome as well and you have picked up some nice looking Mantles.

Originally Posted by RobbyJG93

Hey whats up guys? New to this forum. Well heres my first post

Just picked these two Mantle's up recently.

[Shoebox]

Sorry to interrupt the Mick streak but here is my latest addition to my 58 AS subset.

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by RobbyJG93

Hey whats up guys? New to this forum. Well heres my first post

Just picked these two Mantle's up recently.

Way to go! Those are serious early Mantles you got there.

[mickeymantle24]

Originally Posted by MattyC

I have seen that very 54B in person and it is a gorgeous card. Seemed like an 8 to me in hand, in every way. Great pickup.

Thanks Matt, and I agree! I just don't have the kahoonas' to bust and resub

[MattyC]

If it's for the PC, no need; you know what you have there

[mickeymantle24]

Originally Posted by MattyC

If it's for the PC, no need; you know what you have there

Thats right, I actually like the look of it better in an SGC holder. Shoot me a scan on that card we were talking about earlier when you get a chance

[cardsfan73]

Originally Posted by Shoebox

Sorry to interrupt the Mick streak but here is my latest addition to my 58 AS subset.

Nice pick up on the Aparicio!

[RobbyJG93]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Way to go! Those are serious early Mantles you got there.

Thanks Matty! Really appreciate it. Was thinking of looking for a 54' with an image that's a little sharper . Still thinking about it though. None the less still a beautiful card.

[bcbgcbrcb]

it's been a really good week for me, picked up these three beauties...........

[Jdoggs]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

it's been a really good week for me, picked up these three beauties...........

Nice mays.

[geor952]

That Schmidt is gorgeous, crazy centering!

[RobbyJG93]

Thats a beautiful mays you have there. Love 51's. Picked this up today though.

[jb67]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

it's been a really good week for me, picked up these three beauties...........

Very nice week indeed! Congrats on some fine looking cards.

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by MattyC

I also liked how Mantle seems to be looking at Gentile, as if to say, "What the hell is this guy doing here?"

I'm thinking I'd either never seen this card or hadn't really paid attention before. Yes, the history captured is priceless! This must be the best Leaders card ever, and I'm not even a big Mantle or Yankees guy. With all due respect to Messrs. Killebrew and Gentile, imagine how cool this card would be if they only put the top two guys on it.

Thanks for sharing the pickup!

[MattyC]

I have to admit I slept on the card for the longest time, until my buddy who works with a card dealer told me to take note of it due to the historic aspect and the centering issue. Lots of overlooked leader cards out there that have huge star power. Would probably make for a great scan thread of leader cards...

[jason.1969]

Having gained 40 pounds and made too many impulse buys (though none for big $$) in the months following my divorce, I decided to focus 2015 on the 1956 Topps Brooklyn Dodgers team set, of which I already owned a total of 0 cards. I can only buy with money I "earn" by taking care of my health, as detailed here.

So here is what I earned so far this year, along with doing some great things for my health and enjoying the immediate gratification structure that normally is missing from dieting and exercise:

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[JoeDfan]

1962 Jello Joe Torre. I have been looking for this card for a LONG time. There is now one less hole in my Torre collection.

[smrtn240]

1949 Remar Baking Co.

[almostdone]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Having gained 40 pounds and made too many impulse buys (though none for big $$) in the months following my divorce, I decided to focus 2015 on the 1956 Topps Brooklyn Dodgers team set, of which I already owned a total of 0 cards. I can only buy with money I "earn" by taking care of my health, as detailed here.

So here is what I earned so far this year, along with doing some great things for my health and enjoying the immediate gratification structure that normally is missing from dieting and exercise:

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Jason,
Good for you to take some small but positive steps towards health and have it apply to you hobby in a good way. I think it's a great idea and would encourage you to start your own thread about this so we as a community can see your progress.
Imagine how great you will feel both physically and emotionally when you've earned enough for Jackie Robinson or a Sandy Koufax.

For those who don't know what this is all about I would encourage you to read Jason's link in his above post.

Best of luck and keep us posted,
Drew

[gregr2]

Interesting read Jason, thanks for posting. Glad to hear you are taking care of yourself and really earning those card!

[LeftHandedDane]

Even though I am primarily a postwar collector, I did want to brag about grabbing these from a favorite pre-war set of mine.img002.jpg

[jason.1969]

Outstanding Diamond Stars! I love this set also. If I ever find the budget to collect an older set, this would be it. I have Ott and Hornsby only. Anyone know why Ruth and Gehrig were excluded?

[jason.1969]

Was able to add a true superstar to my 1956 Topps Dodgers set...now at 6 cards!

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[robsbessette]

A big one here. Very low grade, but helps me kill my 54 Bowman set.

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by robsbessette

A big one here. Very low grade, but helps me kill my 54 Bowman set.

You get to live up to your screen name now! So quick story about this card...I was 10 or 11 when I got my first baseball card price guide as a gift. It was either the first or second year that the Beckett/Eckes book came out, and my mom's boyfriend hoped it would help me turn the corner from thinking about my cards as a fun hobby to thinking about my cards as a way to make money (still has never happened...I am in for the fun all the way even today!).

The book had pictures of some of the most valuable cards in the hobby, one of which was this 1954 Bowman Ted Williams, which I think back then was presumed much more rare than perhaps it is today. In a way that didn't happen with the Wagner, Mantle, Lajoie, or other top cards, I saw the picture and thought, "Wow, that would be my dream card!"

35 years later, I still don't have it. Maybe someday though. Congratulations to you, Rob, on picking up such a great card! In my book, the Ted Williams Baseball Card HOF is probably...

1. 1954 Bowman
2. 1939 Play Ball
3. 1941 Play Ball
4. 1957 Topps
5. 1959 Fleer "How Ted Hit .400" (I know I just lost all credibility with this pick, but for some weird reason I am a huge fan of this Ted Williams "common.")

[brian1961]

Jason---

You didn't lose credibility with me, at least. I for one like the 1959 Fleer Ted Williams set. Fleer spent big bucks to secure the exclusive right to print any baseball cards of Teddy Ballgame. The colorization mirrors their fine 3 Stooges release of the same year. I like them.

However, methinks you should add to your listing of Mr. Williams the following two cards--- 1954 Wilson Franks and the 1952 Red Man chewing tobacco card. ---Brian Powell

PS--I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago in the 50s -- the 70s. What part do you hail from?

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by brian1961

PS--I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago in the 50s -- the 70s. What part do you hail from?

I am originally from the VERY distant Chicago suburb of Los Angeles, CA! But these days I am in Western Springs, IL, a western suburb that is sandwiched right between La Grange and Hinsdale--about halfway between Chicago and Naperville.

[pokerplyr80]

I just picked up this card I've been wanting for a while.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Jesse:

Very nice Jackie, I have been looking for one of those too. Hopefully, one will turn up for me soon..........

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

Jesse:

Very nice Jackie, I have been looking for one of those too. Hopefully, one will turn up for me soon..........

Thanks I had been looking for a while too. I'm sure one will turn up. I posted a wtb on this site and made a deal.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

'54 Bowman Ted Williams, then Jackie Robinson rc! You guys are on some kind of roll! Keep it up...

[MattyC]

That Jackie is exactly the kind I'd want. Cover that flip and just let it hit the eye, and that centering looks fantastic. Great addition to the collection.

[pokerplyr80]

Thanks Matt, I've seen some of your stuff. If it's good enough for your collection I guess I didn't do too bad. Let me know if you want to part with one of those 51 bowman Mantles.

[jb67]

Love the Jackie Robinson leaf card. I would take that card any day. Congrats on adding that card to your collection. Here is my latest addition to my Bench collection. I have been looking for PSA 9 for about 6 months and finally decided on this one. Super sharp corners on this one and one of the best 9's I have seen in a long time.

[geor952]

Originally Posted by jb67

Love the Jackie Robinson leaf card. I would take that card any day. Congrats on adding that card to your collection. Here is my latest addition to my Bench collection. I have been looking for PSA 9 for about 6 months and finally decided on this one. Super sharp corners on this one and one of the best 9's I have seen in a long time.

I am working on a '72 Reds team set PSA 8+. Your Bench is gorgeous!

[jb67]

Thanks George. How far along are you on the 72 Reds set?

[Bestdj777]

I've shown this before but just added the Koosman autograph to round things out. I just wish I had sprung for a slightly more presentable card in the first place, but I was just so excited to finally be able to afford the card that I got one right away.

[pokerplyr80]

[QUOTE=jb67;1369926]Love the Jackie Robinson leaf card. I would take that card any day. Congrats on adding that card to your collection. Here is my latest addition to my Bench collection. I have been looking for PSA 9 for about 6 months and finally decided on this one. Super sharp corners on this one and one of the best 9's I have seen in a long time.

Thanks, I love that bench card as well. I just picked up his rookie but it's definitely not a psa 9.

[geor952]

I have about 60% complete, the high numbers get pretty pricey. It isn't a top priority, but they are beautiful cards. I like the blue on green and the red helmets really pop.

Originally Posted by jb67

Thanks George. How far along are you on the 72 Reds set?

[mickeymantle24]

Should have a couple nice Mantles coming in the next few days, but went outside my PC and found this centered Koufax Rookie in the mailbox today!

[jb67]

Great looking Koufax rookie! I need to add one to my collection. Here is what was waiting at the post office for me today. Sent this Aaron in raw and was happy with the results.