August pickups

[irv]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

Andy arrived today to bring my 1952 Low Number set to 309/310. Just missing an Amazin' Willie.

There's stories why the Pafko commands such a premium (10x over other '52 commons), but they certainly are not in short supply. And the premium is not just for higher condition examples. Anyway, I can now cross Mr. Pafko off the list.

Congrats.
I remember finally obtaining my copy and thinking the price I paid was likely up there too, but they have only increased since then, based on what I occasionally watch.
I think the fact, which you've likely read, is because it is the first card in the set/series and therefore is very tough to find in high grade. As the saying goes, a rising tide raises all ships so I think that is the case here with Pafko?

Good luck with your Mays hunt.

[irv]

3 new 52 Topps pickups which just arrived.

Found this really nice centered (hard to find) Luke Easter so I decided to grab it despite the upper right creasing which is hard/difficult to see.

Also got lucky and found this "thin" bottom border Bob Kennedy card that was mentioned in the 52 Topps Variation thread.

And one I never thought I'd find or own, but very grateful and thankful I did, in a partial black star Frank Campos card.

[whiteymet]

NOT the postcard, not the 6 x 9 but the 9 x 12 version!!

[RayBShotz]

Picked these two up this week.
RayB

[jthorst75]

I've owned several Munson rookies over the years, but I didn't realize until after buying this one that I actually owned it nine years ago.
There's 19 PSA 3s out there and I managed to buy the same one; how fitting.

[RayBShotz]

What a great looking 3! Congrats in getting it back.
RayB

[Sluggerrr]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

NOT the postcard, not the 6 x 9 but the 9 x 12 version!!

That's beautiful. I love the shot with the stadium and what I assume is a young Mick.

[RayBShotz]

Gorgeous Clemente.

Added this favorite player of mine from my childhood.
RayB