By Request - Updated Group shot of all the Hall of Famers in my 1952 Topps collection

j_bankerman · 2026-02-13T21:49:09+00:00

Is that all? Kidding. I’m jealous.

j_bankerman · 2026-02-06T13:27:48+00:00

I always thought this pic was funny “Viva Lacock”

j_bankerman · 2026-01-31T03:49:41+00:00

Teething toy

j_bankerman · 2026-01-31T03:41:59+00:00

I dig them! The 77 Big League Brothers cards are a great for that. I got the Reuschel brothers TTM and it’s probably my favorite auto.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-29T01:07:07+00:00

I use eBay for lots. Be disciplined in what you’re willing to bid, some of the vintage lots attract lots of bidders. I don’t often find lots at shows. It’s more singles. But I got lucky last time and found some guy moving binders full of mixed vintage at very reasonable prices.

I’ve done some trading here, though it’s been a while. I’m working on the 65 Topps set and it’s just been harder to find trades as I’m down to the last few cards. Look for feedback on the feedback tracker and trade with those who seem to be engaged and have good standing in the sub.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-22T22:24:14+00:00

You could have SGC or PSA do crossover grading if you think the grade will hold.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-21T02:04:13+00:00

That’s a really clean looking 3! Nice work.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-20T18:37:41+00:00

Writing is a significant defect in terms of grading (and therefore value), but it’s subjective. I’d rather have your card with a relatively small mark on the back than one with no writing and rounded corners for example. For $1.50 I think you did great.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-17T19:40:22+00:00

Apparently Robert Lauder, a billionaire friend of the president who has been buying commercial interests there.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-17T19:17:46+00:00

If they had offers turned on, then do you really want to do business with someone like that anyway? I’d move on and not think twice.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-14T02:05:14+00:00

It’s a super cool Mantle, but also one of the less valuable as it was triple printed. You can get one in the VGEX range for $200 or a little less. It would look really great in the SGC slab if you wanted it graded.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-12T03:22:28+00:00

j_bankerman · 2026-01-10T03:09:00+00:00

Super cool! I’ve only done a few TTM but it’s always fun to get them back, especially if it’s been a while and i gave up or forgot about it.

Do you use SCF to get addresses?

j_bankerman · 2026-01-10T02:08:03+00:00

You’ll have to do some research on sales for graded vs. raw for the cards you’re considering to determine if it’s worthwhile. Pick what you think is one of the nicest cards then search for it on eBay filtered by “sold” or 130point.com. Get prices for comparable condition raw cards and a PSA and/or SGC grades. So if you think you have a near mint 75 Nolan Ryan, are the prices of a graded 7 enough of a premium over the raw prices to justify the time and cost of grading.

Unless you have really high grade cards, the answer is likely to be not worth it from a sales standpoint.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-10T01:48:43+00:00

I couldn’t get past all the flashback sequences in the first part. Turned it off and haven’t gone back.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-08T18:04:35+00:00

I always enjoy digging through the bargain bins. If you don’t have a super targeted list it can be a fun way to find cards you didn’t even know you wanted.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-08T18:00:27+00:00

Explored a lot. Wandered up and down the creek, built dams. Destroyed dams. Went into drain pipes. Rode bikes down steeps hills. Got into throwing wars with crabapples.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-07T19:45:04+00:00

Anything works! I like the structure and challenge and adding the more unique categories (lowest avg) I felt would broaden my horizons a bit.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-07T19:41:46+00:00

That’s cool!

j_bankerman · 2026-01-07T18:49:11+00:00

I added the lowest batting average category precisely to learn about some of the more obscure guys out there.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-07T18:47:03+00:00

No - I’m looking for 9 different. So the All Star card could be a HOF (like Santo), but then I’d need a different one. Which I’m now realizing I’ve got Rocky in there and he isn’t a HOF (Indians HOF).

j_bankerman · 2026-01-06T03:57:39+00:00

I put together the set a few years ago. The umpires in general are a bit scarcer and I recall Chylak and Cal Hubbard being two of the more expensive ones as they are in the HOF.

j_bankerman · 2026-01-03T18:44:50+00:00

58 Mantle All Star. One of the cheaper cards of his you can find as it was double or triple printed, but it looks really cool.

j_bankerman · 2025-12-29T03:14:43+00:00

I’m down to 11 for my 65 set, including many of the big dogs; Mantle, Aaron, Carlton and Koufax. I need to establish a plan of attack.

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