March 2008 Pickups

Yeah, there was no scan of the back of the Cobb in Mastro, but I still foolishly bid anyway with the hopes that the back wouldn't be too demolished. It's a pretty banged up card and the grade is hardly a miscarriage of cardboard justice given the couple areas on front when the creasing gets pretty heavy, but it still looks nicer than what I was expecting. Which is great, because that pose was probably in my Top 5 of most desired cards.

The funny thing is that I think I like the Matty even more than the Cobb. Must be the sidewaysness. Or maybe the pretty sky:



This was probably the nicest card in the group, though, in terms of appeal vs. actual grade:



Yeah, the centering kinda sucks, which really doesn't bother me, but this is one of the nicer 3/40's I've ever had.

Steve - Beautiful Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!! All of em'......

Tony

The Matty horizontal is one of the all-time classic cards in the hobby. Almost as good as my e92 Oakes

Jay

another e92 nadja lajoie...why do i need 2???

2?

You say goodbye and I say hello
Hello, hello
I don't know why you say goodbye
I say hello
Hello, hello

A few more for the Cravath collection...only looking for a Zeenut now.

Little rough, but the first I have seen in 2 years...


Trimmed, but looks mighty nice in person...


sdbh

Always loved this card!



Also, I finally got all of My Star Player Candy cards scanned - these can be seen at http://www.imageevent.com/crb972

Just picked this guy up, do these carry any kind of premium for being a Southern Leaguer?



sdbh

Sean, tbh, those come up so infrequently that I don't really know if a Sl'er carries a premium or not. That is ONE AWESOME card however ! If you ever decide to sell, I would LOVE to have a shot at it at least!

Just picked up this circa late 1870's cdv of Joe Hornung. Played 12 years in the bigs.

Added another Cobb

Nice Pick ups Guys. Tony, I like that cdv
I got a nice caramel coming but scan was bad, I'll post it when I get it. In the mean time I'll lower the bar with a Raw VG Common.
Thanks Steve

Won this yesterday, with the Ebay coupon i had it cost me a cool $399. I figured its a decent price for a high grade HOF with scarce back. I canceled by VCP membership so i don't have stats on sales.

We need a smiley with a slabhead.

That Mattern is probably one of the few cards I miss from my T206 selloff, Trae. A 20's better than what I thought it would get, but it doesn't really matter since I think the front of the card looks phenomenal.


Superfluous bunnies for my 5-year-old:

Mattern has always been my number one favorite for attractiveness. Sorry I sold mine.

Just nabbed this Tubby off the bay

Picked this one up in a recent trade. I figured my collection had went "Wagnerless" long enough, as I sold all my Wagner caramels last year.

does it have the scarce back...also, what the heck are you doing collecting portraits?

Mark

Nice scans...how the heck do you get then to come out like that?

Mark

I am not really collecting portraits Mark - it was offered in a recent trade and I accepted - sorry, didn't mean to alarm you.

BTW - sorry, no 300 subjects back.

i know, just kidding Scott. I am sure we will be talking when it comes time to sell that Wagner. Wish i had a T206 rare back to trade.

Mark

These showed up today. I'm trying to figure out why I bought the Tobin as I already have his 1939 Play Ball card. Guess it'll be going up for sale/trade. The other 2 are "only" cards.




Jay

Mark, I will hold the Wagner and give you time to pick up a nice Uzit or Red Hindu - I am sure I might part with the Wagner then!