That being said, there is a certain logic to what I buy. Or at least I hope there is
Brooks is strictly PC. I now have something like 8 of his regular playing days base cards, which is starting to look like something. That 68 card is in pretty bad shape, but then again it cost me $2 (and $3 for the other).
Just some players I like (and I'm hoping to add as many Aarons as possible, though I can say goodbye to his RC). Brian, if you ever read this, let me know if you need that Killebrew.
I love that 1960 set, so whenever I can add some cards for cheap, I jump on the opportunity. This time, I was mainly after that Aparicio card, and I'm glad I landed it (not that Aparicio cards are tough to get, he isn't exactly wildly collected). I got the Curt Flood more for his place in baseball history and labor disputes than for his 7 Gold Gloves, ironically.
I got the other two because of the one at the center, the Scott Rolen auto. Still a great looking set though, despite those horrible Angels colors.
I just like Fan Favorites autos. And had no idea who Lenny Harris was.
Another favorite set of mine, that I only read about recently (probably on Gavin's blog). I saw that Dave Stieb was on the checklist, so I hurried and acquired the one that was up for auction. I paid $10 shipped for the two cards.
Now those are even more logical. Delgado is on plenty of this year's checklists, so that makes me happy. Five Star is a pretty cool set too.
Another Vernon Wells auto (woohoo), this time on a sweet-spot like card.
So there you go ! Just me showing off random logical cards. And now thanks to me you all have that Supertramp song in your heads. You're welcome
Nice pickups all around!! I have 16 1961 cards I can send your way if you are interested.
ReplyDeleteI meant 1960---not '61
DeleteThat would be great, Robert, I'm definitely interested !
DeleteLot of great cards there -- Eddie Mathews, awesome. And Lenny Harris was one of the best pinch-hitters of all-time.
ReplyDeleteI'm off to listen to Breakfast In America.
I'm still learning about the game and its History, and the more I read about Ed Mathews, the more I like him.
DeleteI know it'll sound biased, but Supertramp's live in Paris (from the 70s) is awesome
First let me say - STOP! Stop shopping for yourself so close to Christmas! It IS illogical. Now then.. 1960 is a great one. I pick those up cheap too. Also love 54 and 58. I pick up any and all catchers from those years, plus stars at affordable prices. Seriously though, stop it. ;)
ReplyDeleteOk Julie,no more buying PC cards before next year, I promise ! I need to put your Christmas package together anyway...
DeleteVintage rules. Although that Stieb autograph is nice too. Off to figure out who Lenny Harris is.
ReplyDeleteOh. Now I see. Harris is the all-time pinch hit leader. Kinda makes me want to go out and find this card.
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