June Pick up thread

docpatlv · #1 06-01-2010, 01:56 PM

Hi Mark,

Thanks for the compliment. Great D&M Athletics piece also, I was going to inquire about the Giants piece, but by the time I got around to it, you had already sold or traded it.

As for the 1968 Topps Plaks, I believe they were distributed in very small quantities in NY (could be wrong though). They were a test issue and were extremely tough to come by. A small find was discovered I think in 2009 by Mile High in PA and some have since come to market. When they first started selling them off, I believe a full set went for over $60,000+. I think the prices have come down some but they still bring a lot of $$$ at auction.

If it weren't for that find, I doubt I would have one. As I mentioned earlier, 707 sportscards had one about fifteen years ago ($900 for a single Clemente), but I was in dental school at the time and couldn't justify it then (not that I can now either

). But when the find happened, I figured it was now or never.

Mike

mr2686 · #2 06-01-2010, 02:32 PM

Hey Rhett...that's a fine Umbricht and definitely nothing to sneeze about. Also sounds like you got a good deal on it. That's only about the 5th or 6th Umbricht I've ever seen, including mine, but I must say he was very consistent in his signature.

perezfan · #3 06-01-2010, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Hi Mark,

Thanks for the compliment. Great D&M Athletics piece also, I was going to inquire about the Giants piece, but by the time I got around to it, you had already sold or traded it.

As for the 1968 Topps Plaks, I believe they were distributed in very small quantities in NY (could be wrong though). They were a test issue and were extremely tough to come by. A small find was discovered I think in 2009 by Mile High in PA and some have since come to market. When they first started selling them off, I believe a full set went for over $60,000+. I think the prices have come down some but they still bring a lot of $$$ at auction.

If it weren't for that find, I doubt I would have one. As I mentioned earlier, 707 sportscards had one about fifteen years ago ($900 for a single Clemente), but I was in dental school at the time and couldn't justify it then (not that I can now either

). But when the find happened, I figured it was now or never.

Mike

Mike:

That's a great story regarding the "now or never" of the Clemente Plaque. It's always best to strike when you can on these ultra-rare pieces. I've found there is usually much more remorse on the great/unique things you bypass than on the things you actually go after. And given the history of this Plaque Trio, I am positive that this one fits that category. Many congrats!

MGHPro · #4 06-01-2010, 04:07 PM

A nice way to start off June, a 1930's 125 J Joe Jackson bat. I haven't seen one of these in awhile.
Matt

yanks12025 · #5 06-01-2010, 04:19 PM

Matt,
Hope you didn't pay anywhere near his $45,000 asking price.

MGHPro · #6 06-01-2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yanks12025

Matt,
Hope you didn't pay anywhere near his $45,000 asking price.

Hey Brock,
Did you see that price?!?! Little crazy. I paid a fair price for it.
Matt

BrockJacob · #7 06-01-2010, 06:56 PM

Got two new items in today...
First is a 1870s era bat. Love the shape of this one.
Next is an 1884 Wright & Ditson's "Book on Batting, Fielding, Pitching, and Base Running".

GrayGhost · #8 06-01-2010, 06:58 PM

Great memorabilia pickups all!!!

MGHPro · #9 06-01-2010, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrockJacob

Got two new items in today...
First is a 1870s era bat. Love the shape of this one.
Next is an 1884 Wright & Ditson's "Book on Batting, Fielding, Pitching, and Base Running".

Super pick ups! Where did you find those?

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