Need X-Mas Gift Help

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Posted By: Derek

Hi.....now that the holidays are upon us, I am in deperate need of an inexpensive gift for my 11 year old nephew. He is an avid Red Sox fan, and modern day card collector. I would like to get him his first graded vintage card, so if any of you have one that you are willing to let go for around $20, please let me know. Grade not important, or series for that matter. Any ideas??? Happy Holidays from Derek the Lurker.

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Posted By: Joe D.

I think a good value -
and great vintage item for a Red Sox fan is

a Smokey Joe Wood autograph (slabbed, authenticated of course).

Unless I am mistaken - you could get a nice clean autograph in a PSA slab for about $50.

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Posted By: Frank Evanov

How about a Ted Williams card? I am sure he knows of Ted and a card from the 1959 Fleer Williams set would certainly be affordable.

Frank

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Posted By: Bob

How about the mutton chop Yaz card from the Topps set, circa 1973?

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Posted By: davidcycleback

Any 59 Fleer Ted Williams would be nice. You might also consider a modern certified autograph insertcard of an old timer like Jime Rice or Yaz. The autographs are authentic on the certified cards, as the players are under contract to sign with the card manufacturers.

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Posted By: Anonymous

If im not mistaken the Redsox have been the Redsox since 1907 so there should be a ton of cards out there to choose from. Why not a PSA 1 or 2 tobacco card of a Redsox player? What cooler gift then a 97 year old baseball card of a player from your favorite team?

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Posted By: Dan

I see a few possibilities on EBAY:

Starting bid: $15 1909 T206 Red Sox Carrigan PSA 2 (with a mark)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1909-T206-CARRIGAN-RED-SOX-PSA-2-MK_W0QQitemZ150064371247QQihZ005QQcategoryZ57993QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item15006 4371247
Card shouldn't sell for to much!!


Buy it Now: $10 (including shipping) 1995 PSA 9 Summit Roger Clemens
http://cgi.ebay.com/1995-SUMMIT-190-ROGER-CLEMENS-PSA-9-RED-SOX_W0QQitemZ220041860454QQihZ012QQcategoryZ55931Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2200 41860454

There are also a bunch of PSA 1959 Fleer Ted Williams on EBAY under $25.

I agree with the previous responder, go for the T206!!

Good Luck.

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Posted By: RayB

I would highly recommend a low grade slabbed T206 Boston player card. The Harry Niles card in this set is gorgeous, as just one example. The historic importance is unparalleled and the slab will keep the card protected for the young guy.
Happy Holidays and Happy Hunting!
RayB

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Posted By: Cat

Not a bad way to go and he won 20 games for Boston in 1912. Looks like it will end well within your budget.


http://cgi.ebay.com/Buck-OBrien-T207-Boston-PSA-1_W0QQitemZ220053328147QQihZ012QQcategoryZ31718QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Posted By: Derek

Great ideas! I will be leaning towards the t206 and t207 mentioned...I am biased towards that era anyhow. Besides ebay, do any of you have a lowgrade red sox to sell? Thanks again guys!

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Posted By: BlackSoxFan

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