January pick up thread

[scmavl]

Jason, that '61 Gibson just looks magnificent. Stellar centering.

The condition on this is nothing to write home about, but the front eye appeal is about the best I could hope for without spending five-figures.

[campyfan39]

Thanks John!
We finally had a card show in Raleigh today. Nothing to write home about but I picked up all these for $145. 23 more for my 1954 topps set and a few 71's to round out a display.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by scmavl

The condition on this is nothing to write home about, but the front eye appeal is about the best I could hope for without spending five-figures.

I am amazed, though I should not be, at the value of this card. A rookie of the most important athlete of the postwar 20th century should command a high price.

[scmavl]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I am amazed, though I should not be, at the value of this card. A rookie of the most important athlete of the postwar 20th century should command a high price.

Thanks Adam, and I agree. And I think this is a better looking card than the “48” Leaf too, which is twice as much (and is 1-2 years later than the Bond). I have both, but this one is infinitely cooler.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by scmavl

Thanks Adam, and I agree. And I think this is a better looking card than the “48” Leaf too, which is twice as much (and is 1-2 years later than the Bond). I have both, but this one is infinitely cooler.

I agree; I never even considered the Leaf because I always thought it was ugly. Wouldn't mind a 49 Bowman, though. Between JR and Doby and Paige and Campy, that's one hell of a group of African-American players in that set.

[scmavl]

Sorry about that Andrew, but I’m glad you found a nice one (and selfishly glad I beat you ). And Adam, the 49 Bowman set is a powerhouse. I picked up a raw Paige recently because it’s such a great looking card with the slate blue background. Again, much cooler than the 48 Leaf (that is so far out of my price range now).

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I am amazed, though I should not be, at the value of this card. A rookie of the most important athlete of the postwar 20th century should command a high price.

Robinson's Leaf RC is the 2nd most important post war baseball card after the 1952 Topps Mantle. The last PSA 7 sold for 79k. The last PSA 8 sold for 400k. It doesn't matter if it is ugly, the 1952 Topps Mantle is uglier and that didn't stop someone from paying over 5 million for one. Both are iconic and the choices of the majority of collectors. That is what drives the price.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by rats60

Robinson's Leaf RC is the 2nd most important post war baseball card after the 1952 Topps Mantle. The last PSA 7 sold for 79k. The last PSA 8 sold for 400k. It doesn't matter if it is ugly, the 1952 Topps Mantle is uglier and that didn't stop someone from paying over 5 million for one. Both are iconic and the choices of the majority of collectors. That is what drives the price.

I know all that; I still think it is ugly. I happen to think the 1952 T Mantle is a nice looking card. Not as nice as the Bowman, but nice.

[irv]

Originally Posted by leaflover

Jason your Aaron collection is "FANTASTIC".

X2!

Very nice collection, Jason.