July pickups

spec · #1 07-14-2019, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeDfan

I had a rare afternoon off today; so I decided to drive down to the local indoor flea market/antique mall. Once, I scored an AWESOME UMaine baseball jersey, so I am always hopeful.

As I was browsing, I came across a box of old photos and RPPCs in the back of one of the booths. I happened to notice a baseball cap in the back, so I picked it up and started looking. And came up with GOLD!!!

1) I think it is a Brooklyn Dodgers player (don't know who?).
2) Same player, but now I believe that is Jackie in the background!
3) West Point RPPC.
4) Some kind of WWII plane.
5) This one looked like nothing, but was in with the WWII plane. Check out the inscription on the back!!! Is that the same Jimmie Doolittle who raided Tokyo?!?!?!
6) Some kind of gunslinger outlaw dude RPPC! I know, not sports, but the planes/outlaw guy just looked cool, so I thought I would share.

The Brooklyn Dodgers player front and center in your snapshots is Gil Hodges. Can't say who the background player is.

71buc · #2 07-14-2019, 09:32 PM

Its unusual for me to come across something from the 71 Pirates that I haven't seen before. Thanks to icollectDCsports for contacting me about this item. I appreciate the assist. Although it's not quite as beautiful as Bob's Cobb fan I am thrilled to add this ceramic bank to my collection.

bobfreedman · #3 07-14-2019, 10:02 PM

Thank yo all for your nice comments.

One thing I have never understood about pieces like the Cobb Fan for A Fan is why these go for so little compared to the T206�s? The Cobb fan is far far rarer than any of the T206 cards? There are probably less than 10 known copies of the Cobb Fan yet it sells for just a fraction comparatively? I know I am biased to the memorabilia but this makes no sense to me personally.

ooo-ribay · #4 07-15-2019, 06:28 AM

Mike - that thing is so ugly, it�s beautiful

Bob - totally agree. That�s why I�m happy to be on the memorabilia side!

71buc · #5 07-15-2019, 08:04 AM

Thanks Rob that comment is an apt description of my entire collection

ooo-ribay · #6 07-15-2019, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 71buc

Thanks Rob that comment is an apt description of my entire collection

We are kindred spirits. I get excited over ugly stuff, too. Did you see my plywood �trainer�s box�?

perezfan · #7 07-15-2019, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bobfreedman

Thank yo all for your nice comments.

One thing I have never understood about pieces like the Cobb Fan for A Fan is why these go for so little compared to the T206�s? The Cobb fan is far far rarer than any of the T206 cards? There are probably less than 10 known copies of the Cobb Fan yet it sells for just a fraction comparatively? I know I am biased to the memorabilia but this makes no sense to me personally.

It makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. The fan (congrats, btw) is so much more aesthetically beautiful and substantial than any card. And about 100 times rarer.

I think it can simply be explained by the fact that many more people collect cards than Memorabilia. Can�t imagine any other reason than the sheer number of collectors vying for these things. I keep thinking that Memorabilia will soon surpass cards, in terms of value/desirability... but have thought that way for over 20 years. So I�m pretty sure it ain�t happening in our lifetimes. Good thing for us!

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