Sandy Koufax

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Don't do it. Over time, Sandy will end up looking like Babe here. Unfortunately that is the inevitable side effect of getting older.

Brian (actually...get it! It's like getting an older mutt at the pound...more often than not you both will love each other)

When I see that Ruth, I think of two other cards which appear routinely on Net54: Large-Ass Herzog and bocabirdman's T206 Waddell. They've grown on me quite a bit throughout the years.

[5-Tool Player]

Hell Yes !

You can make a checkmark on you "bucket list" and later down the road you'll come across another chance for a "better" Koufax RC and make a decision on that card. Good Luck !

: )

[frankbmd]

Koufax 55.jpg

Yeah, I've got better corners, but I also have the mustache variation. I paid more than $25 because of the 'stache I guess.

This card is in my complete 55 Topps Mutant Set, many of which are below low grade, but others somewhat better.


I like my re-bordered Williams card better.



The border is from a Preston Ward card, so technically this is a Williams/Ward Hybrid, very rare.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Eric72

When I see that Ruth, I think of two other cards which appear routinely on Net54: Large-Ass Herzog and bocabirdman's T206 Waddell. They've grown on me quite a bit throughout the years.

Glad you like the Ruth Eric. I am associated with two of the triumvirate...of course the Ruth, but also the T206 Waddell I consider one of my finest underbidding achievements when it popped up on ebay so many years ago.

I think I get to see it more often because Mike won it than if I had, so it all worked out for the best for the viewing public.

Brian

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Glad you like the Ruth Eric. I am associated with two of the triumvirate...of course the Ruth, but also the T206 Waddell I consider one of my finest underbidding achievements when it popped up on ebay so many years ago.

I think I get to see it more often because Mike won it than if I had, so it all worked out for the best for the viewing public.

Brian

Not surprising Brian. Mike keeps the Waddell in his pocket at all times.
Trust me he waddles when walks.

[steve B]

I probably would. Depending on my mood and what else was there.

Condition isn't really all that much of an issue sometimes.

[jingram058]

Well, it's not in tattered condition, but it is Sandy Koufax (and Don Drysdale too) and it is one of my favorite possessions irrespective of cards.

[Tao_Moko]

Less than $100 bucks on this beauty.

[Jspray]

I’m new here, but thought I’d reply. I don’t mind and actually enjoy decent looking dinged high end cards! Tells the story of roads traveled ya know. As others said if you get a chance at a high end card that’s weathered a bit but”s in your price point go for it! I own several, and love them.