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1952boyntoncollector · #1 01-17-2016, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The Cardboard Fan

I am slowly working on a PSA graded HOFer RC collection that consists of grades of 6+ for pre-war vintage(I know some I will not be able to afford or even find), 7+ for post-war vintage, and due to larger availability either 9 or 10 on modern just depending on the pop reports and how bloated the prices are. All cards in my PC will be in the new PSA slabs. I am not opposed to considering old PSA slabs, SGC, BVG/BGS, even GAI in certain instances but keep in mind price wise that I will be crossing them over. I am willing to trade (once my wife and I settle into our new house in February) or purchase if priced right and as my funds permit of course. Let me know what you have within my needs and we can go from there.

Current PC: Still to be scanned
1961 Topps #141 Billy Williams RC - PSA NM 7
1977 Topps #144 Bruce Sutter RC - PSA NM-MT 8
1982 Donruss #405 Cal Ripken RC - PSA MT 9
1982 Fleer #176 Cal Ripken RC - PSA MT 9
1982 Topps #21 Bob Bonner RC/Cal Ripken RC/Jeff Schneider RC - PSA MT 9
1983 Donruss #277 Ryne Sandberg RC - PSA MT 9
1985 Donruss #438 Kirby Puckett RC - PSA MT 9
1988 Fleer #539 Tom Glavine RC - PSA GEM-MT 10
1989 Score #645 Randy Johnson RC - PSA GEM-MT 10
1990 Fleer Update #87 Frank Thomas RC - PSA GEM-MT 10
1991 Upper Deck Final Edition #2F Pedro Martinez RC - PSA GEM-MT 10

To be submitted for crossover:
1964 Topps #541 Rookie Stars/Phil Roof/Phil Niekro RC - SGC NM-MT 8

Incoming:
1988 Score #638 Tom Glavine RC - PSA GEM-MT 10
1989 Bowman #266 John Smoltz RC - PSA GEM-MT 10
1989 Topps Traded #41T Ken Griffey Jr. RC - PSA GEM-MT 10
1990 Leaf #300 Frank Thomas RC - PSA GEM-MT 10

Thanks for the look,

The Cardboard Fan

it costs 5 dollars to get a new psa slab from an old one...and if you are crossing over a few cards at the same time than postage really doesn't matter...so not sure you need to talk about 'old psa' slabs versus new as its just 5 bucks I believe in terms of costs..

h2oya311 · #2 01-17-2016, 09:44 AM

Best of luck w/ your collecting goals! Like Phil, above, I have been working on my HOF rookie collection for about 10+ years and am constantly needing to move some of the more "common/liquid" material when life takes precedence or when an esoteric one-of-a-kind type card surfaces. I probably have a few things that would fit your needs.

Take a look at my imageevent website below (on my signature) or email me if you ever want some advice.

Enjoy the journey!!

The Cardboard Fan · #3 01-17-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by h2oya311

Best of luck w/ your collecting goals! Like Phil, above, I have been working on my HOF rookie collection for about 10+ years and am constantly needing to move some of the more "common/liquid" material when life takes precedence or when an esoteric one-of-a-kind type card surfaces. I probably have a few things that would fit your needs.

Take a look at my imageevent website below (on my signature) or email me if you ever want some advice.

Enjoy the journey!!

You have an amazing collection. Beyond anything I could hope to do I see your focus has been on first appearance including the minor league cards etc. that is stunning. I will definitely be in touch with you in the future.

Stetson_1883 · #4 01-17-2016, 10:26 AM

Feel free to check out my store below. Good luck!

The Cardboard Fan · #5 01-17-2016, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Stetson_1883

Feel free to check out my store below. Good luck!

You have a number that fall within the parameters of my PC. Some I can't afford at the moment but a couple are within range of something I could move on now. I would have to reslab but no worries on that. I will PM you once I figure out what I might want.

Thanks,

jimivintage · #6 01-17-2016, 12:05 PM

Best of luck! I certainly have no idea what your budget is, but I will say this about my own experiences. I had similar aspirations a few years ago, but the reality is that if you really just want a RC of each HOFer, you'll end up taking whatever grade you can get. There were times that I down graded so I had more cash to spend on another RC. And....when a rare RC shows up....you buy it! I wanted a La Presse Conlon for so looooong....and I finally have one coming that I felt I got a good price for (thanks, Derek!) PATIENCE IS KEY!!!

Additionally, those grades don't exist for every HOFer's RC either, especially for prewar or Negro Leaguers. I'm kind of glad though, too, since some of the low grade ones are expensive enough!

Derek and Phil are great resources, as mentioned before, so if you have any questions, they're the guys to go to.

Jimi

The Cardboard Fan · #7 01-17-2016, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jimivintage

Best of luck! I certainly have no idea what your budget is, but I will say this about my own experiences. I had similar aspirations a few years ago, but the reality is that if you really just want a RC of each HOFer, you'll end up taking whatever grade you can get. There were times that I down graded so I had more cash to spend on another RC. And....when a rare RC shows up....you buy it! I wanted a La Presse Conlon for so looooong....and I finally have one coming that I felt I got a good price for (thanks, Derek!) PATIENCE IS KEY!!!

Additionally, those grades don't exist for every HOFer's RC either, especially for prewar or Negro Leaguers. I'm kind of glad though, too, since some of the low grade ones are expensive enough!

Derek and Phil are great resources, as mentioned before, so if you have any questions, they're the guys to go to.

Jimi

Thanks Jimi, I'm starting with designated RC's basically as you'd find them in Beckett, then XRC's, then the parallels, variations, errors, of both. Finally if I ever get to that point I will start working on the early pre-war, first appearance cards and so on. I anticipate this to be a life long chase with some cards that more than likely will forever be out of my reach.

The Cardboard Fan · #8 01-17-2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

it costs 5 dollars to get a new psa slab from an old one...and if you are crossing over a few cards at the same time than postage really doesn't matter...so not sure you need to talk about 'old psa' slabs versus new as its just 5 bucks I believe in terms of costs..

Thank you, I know the costs are not overwhelming but as mentioned first preference will be the new slabs. I will consider the others but there are additional costs involved grading, shipping, insurance, etc. as well as the costs for PSA membership I believe if I am going to grade with them. That I have to check the specifics on.

CW · #9 01-17-2016, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cardboard Fan

Thank you, I know the costs are not overwhelming but as mentioned first preference will be the new slabs. I will consider the others but there are additional costs involved grading, shipping, insurance, etc. as well as the costs for PSA membership I believe if I am going to grade with them. That I have to check the specifics on.

Just a few tips.... you do not have to be a member to submit to PSA. Many folks take advantage of the free submissions that come with the membership and may choose to become a member for that reason. There is a limit to the value of the card on the free submissions, though.

Also, to get a card from an old holder into a new holder all you have to do is pay $5 for a "reholder". In this case, no additional grading is done by PSA.

While this type of thread may be better suited for the "Buy/Sell/Trade" forum, we will let you slide if you post some scans or pics of some of your cards.

The Cardboard Fan · #10 01-17-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CW

Just a few tips.... you do not have to be a member to submit to PSA. Many folks take advantage of the free submissions that come with the membership and may choose to become a member for that reason. There is a limit to the value of the card on the free submissions, though.

Also, to get a card from an old holder into a new holder all you have to do is pay $5 for a "reholder". In this case, no additional grading is done by PSA.

While this type of thread may be better suited for the "Buy/Sell/Trade" forum, we will let you slide if you post some scans or pics of some of your cards.

Good to know about PSA. I thought I posted in the B/S/T perhaps a mod can move this there?. Soon as we settle into our new house in a few weeks I'll be able to get caught up scanning.

CW · #11 01-17-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cardboard Fan

Good to know about PSA. I thought I posted in the B/S/T perhaps a mod can move this there?. Soon as we settle into our new house in a few weeks I'll be able to get caught up scanning.

Cool, it's always nice to see others' collections. No biggie about moving it. Good luck with the collection!

pokerplyr80 · #12 01-17-2016, 05:52 PM

I'm working on a similar collection but a different approach. I'm more interested in the bigger name guys, so I've added Mantle, Mays, Clemente, Gehrig, etc. I don't think I'll ever add every HOFer, but have also added most of the recent players in PSA 10, Griffey, Maddux, Glavine, Larkin, etc. I am willing to go lower grade than you mention because I can't afford the big cards in high grade, although I try to get the nicest grade I can afford at the time. I'm focusing more on post war than pre-war.

The Cardboard Fan · #13 01-18-2016, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I'm working on a similar collection but a different approach. I'm more interested in the bigger name guys, so I've added Mantle, Mays, Clemente, Gehrig, etc. I don't think I'll ever add every HOFer, but have also added most of the recent players in PSA 10, Griffey, Maddux, Glavine, Larkin, etc. I am willing to go lower grade than you mention because I can't afford the big cards in high grade, although I try to get the nicest grade I can afford at the time. I'm focusing more on post war than pre-war.

Yes you have some nice cards. It really is best to start with the biggest hurdles. I do not have the funds for that right now but as this is a long term endeavor perhaps one day.

Robextend · #14 01-17-2016, 05:56 PM

Good luck with your collection!

Here is my HOF RC set so far:

http://imageevent.com/vanslykefan/po...0&m=24&w=0&p=0

And HOF RC Autos

http://imageevent.com/vanslykefan/au...0&m=24&w=0&p=0

Beatles Guy · #15 01-17-2016, 06:01 PM

Hell of a collection Rob.

The Cardboard Fan · #16 01-18-2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Robextend

Good luck with your collection!

Here is my HOF RC set so far:

http://imageevent.com/vanslykefan/po...0&m=24&w=0&p=0

And HOF RC Autos

http://imageevent.com/vanslykefan/au...0&m=24&w=0&p=0

Very nice collection. I originally wanted to go SGC as I like their slabs the best for vintage but decided ultimately on PSA due to availability as well as a couple other factors.

May I ask how long have those two PC's taken you?

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