Trying to figure out where to go next collecting wise

Dandor · #1 05-14-2022, 01:37 PM

With prices right now, I am just being patient and buying when opportunities arise. Graded vintage is ridiculous right now, with so many flippers and new people trying to buy right now. I was working on a Hank Aaron base run and a 1951 Topps Blue/Red Back set. However, it is getting tough to find the cards for a decent price. I also see an increase of people getting these cards graded and asking for a fortune for them, even with lower grades. I don't want graded Red/Blue Backs and will not pay a premium for them in a slab.

Recently I have started to get modern on-card autos of HOF's to go along with my HOF rookie cards. For non-desirable HOF players, I have gotten a lot of them for $15 and under. Players like Jim Rice, Walt Frazier, Bob McAdoo, etc... I think they pair well with my rookie cards and vintage. My rules for the auto is it needs to be on card, nice signature, in their uniform, and references the main team they played for.

I wanted to collect more T206 and 1933 Goudey cards, but the pricing seems a little high right now for them. I am patient though and will buy if the price is right.

rjackson44 · #2 05-14-2022, 02:15 PM

Im looking for darby chocolates complete full box set. Hmmm ok its not going to happen

tedzan · #3 05-14-2022, 08:02 PM

Hi James

I know you are a Yankees fan (as I am). I think Leon and Frank Wakefield's suggestions of collecting certain player's cards.....namely Stan Musial....is a really great idea.

Musial is one of my favorite (non Yankees), simply because I collect Pennsylvania-born ballplayers. Pennsylvania has produced many BB (and FB) players over the years.

Sixty-eight years ago this month, "Stan the Man" set a new record. It all started with a NYC sports reporter, who wrote that Musial lacked "Home Run hitting power". So,
Stan had the last laugh. The Cardinals were at the Polo Grounds for a Double-Header vs the Giants. Stan hit 3 HR's in the 1st game and 2 HR's in the 2nd game. He also
hit 2 singles and Walked twice that day.
.................................................. ...............1947 BOND BREAD Stan Musial rookie card

TED Z

T206 Reference
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Seven · #4 05-15-2022, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hi James

I know you are a Yankees fan (as I am). I think Leon and Frank Wakefield's suggestions of collecting certain player's cards.....namely Stan Musial....is a really great idea.

Musial is one of my favorite (non Yankees), simply because I collect Pennsylvania-born ballplayers. Pennsylvania has produced many BB (and FB) players over the years.

Sixty-eight years ago this month, "Stan the Man" set a new record. It all started with a NYC sports reporter, who wrote that Musial lacked "Home Run hitting power". So,
Stan had the last laugh. The Cardinals were at the Polo Grounds for a Double-Header vs the Giants. Stan hit 3 HR's in the 1st game and 2 HR's in the 2nd game. He also
hit 2 singles and Walked twice that day.

TED Z

T206 Reference
.

Ted,

Always appreciate the the insight and story. I have always felt like Musial was a very underappreciated player. One of the best hitters the game has ever seen! I especially love his Red Heart card. The Bond Bread rookie, seems like a great card as well. The more I talk and think about it, the more it seems like he's one of the collecting directions, I'll end up going. Thank you again.

Also I sent you an email, not sure if it's still the same one as last time, but I wanted to let you know, in case it got lost in the shuffle. Hope all is well.

- James

tedzan · #5 05-15-2022, 08:14 AM

Hi James

I did not receive your email.

Simply, email me directly...... tedzan11@comcast.net

TED Z
.

conor912 · #6 05-15-2022, 11:18 AM

Whenever I�m stuck on a next project, I take a break for a couple months. Something always rises to the top!

bbcard1 · #7 05-15-2022, 11:27 AM

I have to admit I have generally let opportunity guide where I go next. Sometimes it's worked out great...I got a partial DeLong set with a Gehrig that I was able to complete. Sometimes less so.

Seven · #8 05-15-2022, 05:11 PM

Thank you again to everyone contributing. Opportunity guiding me is another great way to decide where I move next. Many wonderful ideas presented so far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hi James

I did not receive your email.

Simply, email me directly...... tedzan11@comcast.net

TED Z
.

Ted,

Email sent, thank you again.

- James

Casey2296 · #9 05-15-2022, 07:38 PM

When I started back in the hobby I built a list of 500 cards covering 100 years of baseball that I wanted in my collection, that gives me plenty of options to collect, my biggest challenge is funding the wish list.

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