A very "Terrific" flea market haul

free2131 · 08-11-2012, 03:38 PM

Had the best day at the flea market ever. I'll have pics up later to show everything, but I got 20 packs of Pokemon cards for $10 (don't hate, they sell good), a 2nd year 1966 Tony Perez for a quarter, the original Grand Theft Auto for PC and an N64 Gameshark Pro for $1 ($0.50 each). Also got a Shakespeare fishing rod and reel in great shape for $5

Now the good stuff.

I got a low numbered series 1989 UD unopened box AND a high numbered box for $25 ($12.50 each). I'm currently now deciding whether to bust the 1989 UD and try for a Griffey high grade or sell it. If that wasn't enough, however, the best was yet to come.

I walked by this table with a lot of different stuff, and I noticed a ball and a glove. I looked at the glove first and it was nothing special, but I notice side of the ball and could see "official ball: American League" on it, so I picked it up to see how much they wanted for it. That's when I saw the signature (and by the title of the thread, you probably know what's coming). I asked them how much they wanted for it, and the guy said that since he had no idea who signed it, he'd take $5. I handed him his money and walked away with an official American League baseball (Bobby Brown pres.) autographed Tom "Terrific Seaver.

So yeah, good day at the flea market!!

msucollector4 · 08-11-2012, 03:41 PM

Where is this flea market? I am in birmingham and I never find any good stuff.

free2131 · 08-11-2012, 04:00 PM

Today I went to Collinsville Trade Day today. Probably gonna head over to Mountain Top tomorrow. Collinsville always has a lot of cards and collectibles. Mountain Top less so, but they do have some surprises sometimes.

free2131 · 08-11-2012, 06:15 PM

Well, I busted both 89 UD boxes and... one Randy Johnson rookie. If the Dale Murphy team checklist card had been the Ken Griffey, Jr. RC, I'd have been able to retire.

ckelly1983pa · 08-11-2012, 06:40 PM

Is it crazy that I thought that it was a Wonderful Terrific Monds auto ball? That's a ball I'd love to have as a novelty if nothing less. Also $5 for a Shakespeare poll is a hell of a deal. Wasn't an ugly stick was it?

tmoney1723 · 08-11-2012, 08:22 PM

dang I didn't realize you guys were all that close to me I'm from Gadsden good pick ups though

free2131 · 08-18-2012, 04:46 PM

Figured I'd show my haul from today in the same thread. Got these all for $35.

JohnAndrew · 08-18-2012, 04:51 PM

Amazing haul, nice work! Always love me some Tom Seaver.

SyddWasHere · 08-18-2012, 04:55 PM

It really hurts seeing that Halman, he was such a nice kid and had a very promising future.

On a much happier note, I picked up the Grand Theft Auto series (GTA - GTA 4)on steam for $19.99 during the steam sale.

free2131 · 08-26-2012, 05:21 PM

Well another day at the flea market. Picked up a few cards for $22. Also got a Sega Genesis with all the hookups with Tecmo Super Bowl and SF 2 Tournament Edition for $8. Not pictured on the scans are 4 PC Ripken base cards.

timfsu2k · 08-26-2012, 06:35 PM

Nice finds, but if the UD boxes weren't sealed they were probably searched.

I love roaming flea markets for deals. Not only cards but other stuff. Best stuff to find for resale?? Original release My Little Pony's!!

free2131 · 09-02-2012, 11:15 AM

Went today but didn't find anything. Finally have a pic of the Seaver ball though:

bronxbomber33 · 09-02-2012, 11:25 AM

Wow, very nice find with the Seaver!!!

anusinha · 09-02-2012, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timfsu2k

Nice finds, but if the UD boxes weren't sealed they were probably searched. !

If they WERE sealed then they WERE searched. 89 UD came from the factory UNSEALED.

08-11-2012, 03:38 PM	#1
free2131 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5,367	A very "Terrific" flea market haul Had the best day at the flea market ever. I'll have pics up later to show everything, but I got 20 packs of Pokemon cards for $10 (don't hate, they sell good), a 2nd year 1966 Tony Perez for a quarter, the original Grand Theft Auto for PC and an N64 Gameshark Pro for $1 ($0.50 each). Also got a Shakespeare fishing rod and reel in great shape for $5 Now the good stuff. I got a low numbered series 1989 UD unopened box AND a high numbered box for $25 ($12.50 each). I'm currently now deciding whether to bust the 1989 UD and try for a Griffey high grade or sell it. If that wasn't enough, however, the best was yet to come. I walked by this table with a lot of different stuff, and I noticed a ball and a glove. I looked at the glove first and it was nothing special, but I notice side of the ball and could see "official ball: American League" on it, so I picked it up to see how much they wanted for it. That's when I saw the signature (and by the title of the thread, you probably know what's coming). I asked them how much they wanted for it, and the guy said that since he had no idea who signed it, he'd take $5. I handed him his money and walked away with an official American League baseball (Bobby Brown pres.) autographed Tom "Terrific Seaver. So yeah, good day at the flea market!!

08-11-2012, 03:41 PM	#2
msucollector4 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ridgeland, MS Posts: 1,493 hailstatecards21 msucollector4	Where is this flea market? I am in birmingham and I never find any good stuff. __________________ Looking for Former Mississippi State players If you see something on my Ebay store and you would like to make an offer, just shoot me a PM

08-18-2012, 04:46 PM	#7
free2131 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5,367	Figured I'd show my haul from today in the same thread. Got these all for $35. Attached Thumbnails

08-18-2012, 04:51 PM	#8
JohnAndrew Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: ZOO York! Posts: 5,739 JohnNYC	Amazing haul, nice work! Always love me some Tom Seaver. __________________ Fan of the Yankees and Syracuse Hoops.

08-26-2012, 05:21 PM	#10
free2131 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5,367	Well another day at the flea market. Picked up a few cards for $22. Also got a Sega Genesis with all the hookups with Tecmo Super Bowl and SF 2 Tournament Edition for $8. Not pictured on the scans are 4 PC Ripken base cards. Attached Thumbnails

08-11-2012, 04:00 PM	#3
free2131 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5,367	Today I went to Collinsville Trade Day today. Probably gonna head over to Mountain Top tomorrow. Collinsville always has a lot of cards and collectibles. Mountain Top less so, but they do have some surprises sometimes.

08-11-2012, 06:15 PM	#4
free2131 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5,367	Well, I busted both 89 UD boxes and... one Randy Johnson rookie. If the Dale Murphy team checklist card had been the Ken Griffey, Jr. RC, I'd have been able to retire.

08-11-2012, 06:40 PM	#5
ckelly1983pa Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,411 Dserb10	Is it crazy that I thought that it was a Wonderful Terrific Monds auto ball? That's a ball I'd love to have as a novelty if nothing less. Also $5 for a Shakespeare poll is a hell of a deal. Wasn't an ugly stick was it?

08-11-2012, 08:22 PM	#6
tmoney1723 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,170	dang I didn't realize you guys were all that close to me I'm from Gadsden good pick ups though

08-18-2012, 04:55 PM	#9
SyddWasHere Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,249	It really hurts seeing that Halman, he was such a nice kid and had a very promising future. On a much happier note, I picked up the Grand Theft Auto series (GTA - GTA 4)on steam for $19.99 during the steam sale.

08-26-2012, 06:35 PM	#11
timfsu2k Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 2,578	Nice finds, but if the UD boxes weren't sealed they were probably searched. I love roaming flea markets for deals. Not only cards but other stuff. Best stuff to find for resale?? Original release My Little Pony's!! __________________ Nolan Ryan Collector

09-02-2012, 11:15 AM	#12
free2131 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5,367	Went today but didn't find anything. Finally have a pic of the Seaver ball though:

09-02-2012, 11:25 AM	#13
bronxbomber33 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 4,306 id_gas_memorabilia	Wow, very nice find with the Seaver!!!