January pick up thread

SWinn · #1 01-15-2021, 11:44 AM

Sometimes looks are the only things that attract my attention. Was the case with the Hogue. I took a gamble on it - was described as "very good" and this is what showed up in the mail. Colors on this card, and a few others in this series (thinking about Elmer Valo and others) are pretty awesome, at least to me. I've always liked it and happy I have clean example now (as we know many from this era are diiiiiiiiirty).

And the lesser discussed Minoso rookie. Dude was a beast hitter right through the 50s. Found it in great shape so I snagged it.

ASF123 · #2 01-15-2021, 01:34 PM

Those are some gorgeous raw '60s, John. Were they an eBay find?

campyfan39 · #3 01-15-2021, 04:02 PM

Another awesome day at the mailbox and the last "biggie" for my 54 topps set

Harliduck · #4 01-15-2021, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ASF123

Those are some gorgeous raw '60s, John. Were they an eBay find?

They were. The Aaron was MUCH better in hand than the cruddy scan and all three of those were "Best Offer" and I had to go pretty strong. Several from above were auction wins. I look daily of course (who am I kidding, many times a day...lol) and a couple were recent listings. The Clemente is a bit OC, but with corners like that I'm ok with that. If OC, must be sharp, and corners can be somewhat soft, but I can't tolerate creases. I keep that uniform in all my sets...

Thanks btw!

Campyfan...that's my favorite Ted of all time, great pick up!

scmavl · #5 01-15-2021, 10:34 PM

Jason, that '61 Gibson just looks magnificent. Stellar centering.

The condition on this is nothing to write home about, but the front eye appeal is about the best I could hope for without spending five-figures.

campyfan39 · #6 01-16-2021, 10:45 AM

Thanks John!
We finally had a card show in Raleigh today. Nothing to write home about but I picked up all these for $145. 23 more for my 1954 topps set and a few 71's to round out a display.

Exhibitman · #7 01-17-2021, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by scmavl

The condition on this is nothing to write home about, but the front eye appeal is about the best I could hope for without spending five-figures.

I am amazed, though I should not be, at the value of this card. A rookie of the most important athlete of the postwar 20th century should command a high price.

scmavl · #8 01-17-2021, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I am amazed, though I should not be, at the value of this card. A rookie of the most important athlete of the postwar 20th century should command a high price.

Thanks Adam, and I agree. And I think this is a better looking card than the �48� Leaf too, which is twice as much (and is 1-2 years later than the Bond). I have both, but this one is infinitely cooler.

Exhibitman · #9 01-18-2021, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scmavl

Thanks Adam, and I agree. And I think this is a better looking card than the �48� Leaf too, which is twice as much (and is 1-2 years later than the Bond). I have both, but this one is infinitely cooler.

I agree; I never even considered the Leaf because I always thought it was ugly. Wouldn't mind a 49 Bowman, though. Between JR and Doby and Paige and Campy, that's one hell of a group of African-American players in that set.

rats60 · #10 01-18-2021, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I am amazed, though I should not be, at the value of this card. A rookie of the most important athlete of the postwar 20th century should command a high price.

Robinson's Leaf RC is the 2nd most important post war baseball card after the 1952 Topps Mantle. The last PSA 7 sold for 79k. The last PSA 8 sold for 400k. It doesn't matter if it is ugly, the 1952 Topps Mantle is uglier and that didn't stop someone from paying over 5 million for one. Both are iconic and the choices of the majority of collectors. That is what drives the price.

Exhibitman · #11 01-20-2021, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rats60

Robinson's Leaf RC is the 2nd most important post war baseball card after the 1952 Topps Mantle. The last PSA 7 sold for 79k. The last PSA 8 sold for 400k. It doesn't matter if it is ugly, the 1952 Topps Mantle is uglier and that didn't stop someone from paying over 5 million for one. Both are iconic and the choices of the majority of collectors. That is what drives the price.

I know all that; I still think it is ugly. I happen to think the 1952 T Mantle is a nice looking card. Not as nice as the Bowman, but nice.

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