Questions About "Modern" Cards

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by todeen

Then here is an example of a Joey Votto rainbow: Chrome Refractor, Xfractor, Blue Refractor, Copper Refractor, Red Refractor.

Tim been collecting vintage "Rainbow" for years
Have a few sets of '55 Armour coin variations
& a few collectors do that w/ exhibits & '41 Goudeys

[notfast]

Don’t forget the PSA 1-10 rainbow.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by notfast

Don’t forget the PSA 1-10 rainbow.

Here is an incomplete example of what you're describing. I think the KGJ run with the half grades is pretty interesting. I'm shocked how much some people are willing to pay for the elusive half grades.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

Tim been collecting vintage "Rainbow" for years
Have a few sets of '55 Armour coin variations
& a few collectors do that w/ exhibits & '41 Goudeys

I've seen the Armour coin rainbows before and I think they are really cool! I've also seen the Exhibits come up occasionally with the standard, blue tint, purple tint, and green tint. Is there another color? And I know some of the cards come with different signature lines. As for the 41 Goudey, I'm not sure I've seen a rainbow for them before.

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by todeen

As for the 41 Goudey, I'm not sure I've seen a rainbow for them before.

Tim, Here's the 4 colors via reprints that I saw online
This will give you an idea of them

[Bestdj777]

I have a near complete run of Mickey Mantle cards but recently got into more modern cards. I now have a run of Aaron Judge rookie/pre rookie cards and working on a run of Anthony Volpe rookie/prerookie cards. I generally avoid signed, relic, or other artificially scare cards of them, so mostly just have the junk base cards. And I’ve purposely limited myself to just buying from their rookie year and prior, given the vast number of cards produced each year. Will I ever see a return on my purchases? It’s highly unlikely. But, purchasing modern cards has led to a renewed interest in baseball and allowed me to purchase some cards when I’m pretty much priced out of Mantle. To each his own.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

Tim, Here's the 4 colors via reprints that I saw online
This will give you an idea of them.

Those are cool, not sure I'm seen them before. Seems strange that such an obscure issue would get reprinted, but I guess the originals are crazy rare.

[clydepepper]

Hey Hank- I have always bought with my eyes and my heart and not what my wallet says.

Several years ago, when my collection was at it's peak value-wise, I was able to show off my best with two of my siblings, who were in town for a rare visit. I explained to them that the cards were more than just the cardboard, they were representations of different times in history...and are the source of many enjoyable associated stories.

Almost all of those great cards were one I found ASTHETICALLY pleasing. They just happened to be valuable too.

So, when the market got high enough, I sold off almost all of those old, pretty things (though I kept my two 'Double Walters'). I do miss all my Cobbs & Ruths & those Allegehenys, but I had to do it.
It was nice to be the 'owner' of those great cards for a few years.

What remains are graded cards of players in my lifetime: Koufax, Mantle, Aaron, Mays, Ryan.


As far as modern (post 1980) cards are concerned, I still go after those cards that appeal to my ASTHETICALLY - some of the designs and photos are outstanding, though most are not.

I will always collect Braves and players with local ties and I also collect Topps Certified Auto'd cards.
If it ever comes out that those are fake, it's going to hurt...but, I can't get to card shows, so I have to rely on someone, supposedly, further up the hobby food chain for the authenticity.


IMO, it's a fool's errand to even attempt building modern sets...even if you're just doing the base version.

That being said, I have also indulged in buying sealed boxes...wind up donating most of them to good causes (right Tim?) - but keeping the Braves.

At my age, realizing that nobody else in my family has even a passing interest in my cards, I will have to continue to TRY to 'cull my herd'.


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[clydepepper]

One of the afore-mentioned 'Double Walters' - which I originally purchased, by the way, from Leon, his ownself.

1923 WG7 Walter Mails Game Walter Johnson SGC 80.jpg

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

One of the afore-mentioned 'Double Walters' - which I originally purchased, by the way, from Leon, his ownself.

Incredible card, Robbie, what's the other "double WaJo?" As far as culling, most of us have had to do that from time to time, and I have found it to be relatively painless in the end.

[Snowman]

1986 Fleer Basketball is one of the most widely collects sets in the hobby. But other than that, I can't think of any other modern sets that are highly sought after.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

That being said, I have also indulged in buying sealed boxes...wind up donating most of them to good causes (right Tim?) - but keeping the Braves.
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It was very much appreciated by every boy and parent in the room! thank you

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