2021 Vintage Show Off Thread - Page 5

Cheshirefilms · 02-03-2021, 01:54 PM

Just picked up Hall of Famer/Cleveland Indians Earl Averill 1933 Goudey in a PSA 7. He joins my 1952 Topps Bob Feller in the same grade. Interestingly, they played together for a good while.

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Cheshirefilms · 02-03-2021, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Some things to kick off 2021.

This isn't the greatest image but I love the hand-written notes on the back, even if they're half-obscured.

What a Joss! Bravo

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IgnatiusJReilly · 02-03-2021, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shayscards79

Holy shiznit that's nice

Thanks! I appreciate the compliment!

VanLingoMungo46 · 02-03-2021, 05:23 PM

Whew, some incredible pickups. I really dig that '52 Topps Feller in particular. There's not much out there that's more impressive than a well-centered '52 Topps HOFer in that kind of condition.

Anyway, wanted to do a little photo expose on my '71 Topps slabs. I really like collecting PSA '71s because the set is so tampered with and it's one of those issues where it's extremely difficult to find raw cards that would grade PSA 6 or higher, so a nice PSA6 slab can be had for a reasonable price and look pretty darn great.

Here's the 18 slabs I've picked up so far. I have a few blue-chippers like Clemente, Mays and Nolan Ryan, but I'm also focusing on semi-stars and high #s with imagery that I like:

Now to a few of my favorites. You can see why they called him The Hawk:

Really sweet Matty Alou high # right here. I think it's cool how it says "Cards."

I am lucky enough to own every Yaz topps card and I will say that his '71 issue has always stood out. There's no other card in the Yaz run like it. Not even close. This guy played his ass off.

Lastly, this Bobby Murcer high(er) #. This card was stuck in Sioux Falls, SD for over 2 weeks in January. I was beginning to think it was a lost cause but it finally made its way to the east coast. Bobby Murcer was one of the top 10 or 15 players in baseball, arguably in the late 60s/early 70s. This is a classic card with those pennants in the background. Can't stand the Yankees but I do like owning Yankee baseball cards.

sc29650 · 02-03-2021, 05:25 PM

Cheshirefilms · 02-03-2021, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sc29650

Thanks. Nice ones there too. Interestingly enough, the Averill is in nicer physical condition, as corners/edges and surface goes, it's just the centering isn't as rock solid. So most would say that's why the 7 then, but if you look through the PSA archives the only well centered Averill Goudey I could find is the PSA 9 that went for over $11,000 in 2019. Some of the 8s seemed the same. Anyways, imagine the 9 in today's market. This card just doesn't lend itself to great centering. Of course, the 52 Topps series is a legend down the line, whereas the 33 Goudey is probably mostly just thought of as the Foxx/Ruth/Gehrig set.

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wharfrat7624 · 02-05-2021, 06:22 AM

I purchased my raw 54 Aaron in 2020:

Sent to PSA and received back earlier this week:

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hammertime · 02-05-2021, 09:26 AM

Well that's gotta be the nicest 2.5 I've ever seen.

IgnatiusJReilly · 02-05-2021, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Well that's gotta be the nicest 2.5 I've ever seen.

I second that! Gorgeous card!

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VanLingoMungo46 · 02-05-2021, 10:11 AM

Congrats wharfrat! Timely purchase and an awesome looking card. Looks like a tough grade but I'm guessing you paid a bit less for it than what a 2.5 with great eye appeal is currently selling for.

sc29650 · 02-05-2021, 10:56 AM

wharfrat7624 · 02-05-2021, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Well that's gotta be the nicest 2.5 I've ever seen.

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Originally Posted by VanLingoMungo46

Congrats wharfrat! Timely purchase and an awesome looking card. Looks like a tough grade but I'm guessing you paid a bit less for it than what a 2.5 with great eye appeal is currently selling for.

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I second that! Gorgeous card!

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Thanks guys. Its has a white corner on the back and slight surface scratches/indentations front lower left that is visible when you tilt the card.

Bo knows · 02-05-2021, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sc29650

Holy cow one of my bucket list cards. Nice!

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Browns1981 · 02-05-2021, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheshirefilms

Just picked up Hall of Famer/Cleveland Indians Earl Averill 1933 Goudey in a PSA 7. He joins my 1952 Topps Bob Feller in the same grade. Interestingly, they played together for a good while.

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The Averill always kind of looks blurry or double printed even in high grade cards. I wonder why?

Cheshirefilms · 02-05-2021, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Browns1981

The Averill always kind of looks blurry or double printed even in high grade cards. I wonder why?

I took another photo closer up. The soft pencil on the edges appears to lie above the main image when I look super up close. Almost as though they tried to make the image pop out of the card in 3D.

Buickrob · 02-06-2021, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly

Tons of great cards in here. Nice pickups everyone (especially that 1950B Berra, my favorite card of his)! I've been after this one for a while (also apropos of Black History Month!):

1953_Paige_1 by boosandpearl, on Flickr

Great card, congrats on getting one!

MantleMarisFord · 02-06-2021, 03:43 PM

Took my son to the Jacksonville Sports Cards & Collectibles Show today. It was a packed house! Lots of folks all different ages. Plenty of newer stuff, vintage, pokemon, autos, etc... I came home with this beauty:

Buickrob · 02-06-2021, 06:13 PM

Finally got one I’ve been wanting since I was a kid!

IgnatiusJReilly · 02-06-2021, 07:14 PM

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Finally got one I’ve been wanting since I was a kid!

Awesome card!

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Gridiron Bob · 02-07-2021, 03:11 AM

ALL of this is GREAT stuff! I hope this thread never dies!

Sorry that I don't have a scanner (someone please recommend one for me that would easily adapt to an Acer Nitro 5 laptop, thanks!):

IgnatiusJReilly · 02-07-2021, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Gridiron Bob

ALL of this is GREAT stuff! I hope this thread never dies!

Sorry that I don't have a scanner (someone please recommend one for me that would easily adapt to an Acer Nitro 5 laptop, thanks!):

You’ve got some nice cards there. IMO, the best scanner for cards is the Epson v600. If you don’t get that one, make sure it’s a CCD scanner and not a CIS scanner. CIS scanners have no depth of field and scans of your graded cards will be blurry!

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irv · 02-07-2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wharfrat7624

I purchased my raw 54 Aaron in 2020:

Sent to PSA and received back earlier this week:

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Originally Posted by Gridiron Bob

ALL of this is GREAT stuff! I hope this thread never dies!

Sorry that I don't have a scanner (someone please recommend one for me that would easily adapt to an Acer Nitro 5 laptop, thanks!):

Sweet cards everyone.

To the OP above. There is a large scanner thread in here somewhere that a member started that is full or excellent info/reviews as well as instructions on how to get the best scans using the recommended one.
Maybe someone can post it as I am not sure where it is located?

Bo knows · 02-07-2021, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Gridiron Bob

ALL of this is GREAT stuff! I hope this thread never dies!

Sorry that I don't have a scanner (someone please recommend one for me that would easily adapt to an Acer Nitro 5 laptop, thanks!):

Love the pic!

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dboll20 · 02-07-2021, 12:48 PM

Picked up my first 2 Sandy Koufax cards recently. The 1956 White Back is shown below. Also purchased a 1963 Fleer PSA 5 in the B/S/T section here a week or two ago but do not have the pic

Untitled by Dylan Boll, on Flickr

IgnatiusJReilly · 02-07-2021, 02:07 PM

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Picked up my first 2 Sandy Koufax cards recently. The 1956 White Back is shown below. Also purchased a 1963 Fleer PSA 5 in the B/S/T section here a week or two ago but do not have the pic

Untitled by Dylan Boll, on Flickr

That’s a really nice example! Love the 56 Koufax!

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02-03-2021, 01:54 PM	#101
Cheshirefilms Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 37	Just picked up Hall of Famer/Cleveland Indians Earl Averill 1933 Goudey in a PSA 7. He joins my 1952 Topps Bob Feller in the same grade. Interestingly, they played together for a good while. Sent from my SM-G981U using Tapatalk

02-03-2021, 05:23 PM	#104
VanLingoMungo46 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 699	Whew, some incredible pickups. I really dig that '52 Topps Feller in particular. There's not much out there that's more impressive than a well-centered '52 Topps HOFer in that kind of condition. Anyway, wanted to do a little photo expose on my '71 Topps slabs. I really like collecting PSA '71s because the set is so tampered with and it's one of those issues where it's extremely difficult to find raw cards that would grade PSA 6 or higher, so a nice PSA6 slab can be had for a reasonable price and look pretty darn great. Here's the 18 slabs I've picked up so far. I have a few blue-chippers like Clemente, Mays and Nolan Ryan, but I'm also focusing on semi-stars and high #s with imagery that I like: Now to a few of my favorites. You can see why they called him The Hawk: Really sweet Matty Alou high # right here. I think it's cool how it says "Cards." I am lucky enough to own every Yaz topps card and I will say that his '71 issue has always stood out. There's no other card in the Yaz run like it. Not even close. This guy played his ass off. Lastly, this Bobby Murcer high(er) #. This card was stuck in Sioux Falls, SD for over 2 weeks in January. I was beginning to think it was a lost cause but it finally made its way to the east coast. Bobby Murcer was one of the top 10 or 15 players in baseball, arguably in the late 60s/early 70s. This is a classic card with those pennants in the background. Can't stand the Yankees but I do like owning Yankee baseball cards.

02-05-2021, 06:22 AM	#107
wharfrat7624 Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mt Laurel, NJ Posts: 6,584	I purchased my raw 54 Aaron in 2020: Sent to PSA and received back earlier this week: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,643	Well that's gotta be the nicest 2.5 I've ever seen.

02-05-2021, 10:11 AM	#110
VanLingoMungo46 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 699	Congrats wharfrat! Timely purchase and an awesome looking card. Looks like a tough grade but I'm guessing you paid a bit less for it than what a 2.5 with great eye appeal is currently selling for.

02-06-2021, 03:43 PM	#117
MantleMarisFord Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 126	Took my son to the Jacksonville Sports Cards & Collectibles Show today. It was a packed house! Lots of folks all different ages. Plenty of newer stuff, vintage, pokemon, autos, etc... I came home with this beauty:

02-07-2021, 12:48 PM	#124
dboll20 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: sinking spring, PA Posts: 2,584 yanksfandboll20	Picked up my first 2 Sandy Koufax cards recently. The 1956 White Back is shown below. Also purchased a 1963 Fleer PSA 5 in the B/S/T section here a week or two ago but do not have the pic Untitled by Dylan Boll, on Flickr