I got a lot of eight 1950s cards for a little over $4 shipped. I actually won with a $0.01 bid. There is One card in particular that makes it a great deal.
Four mid-50s cards. As you can see they are in rough shape. They were actually worse when I got them, there was a lot of paper stuck to them. However, it was tissue or tissue paper and most of it came off very easily with a little scraping, and did not damage the cards. I already had a '56 Craig, unless some reader wants it, I can probably find someone in OBC who can use a card in this condition.
The best part, however, was the four 1952s. Two Chico Carrasquel cards in one lot is never a bad thing. Jerry Coleman was a war hero and later a key member of five World Series winning Yankees teams. Billy Cox was also a WWII veteran who hit .302 in three World Series for the Dodgers. But the big One is Andy Pafko, card #1 in the set. This card has attained mythic status over the years, as the first card numerically often took the most damage in kids' collections. Supposedly it was very hard to find one without rubber band damage. No rubber band damage on this card, lol. Even in this shape they often sell for about $50+ on eBay, though I do see one recent sale for $25. Glad to add this One to my collection for a whole lot cheaper.
The Pafko was a good deal
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fantastic. At that price you could rubber band it to a stack of cards and enjoy watching people's reactions.
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ReplyDeleteThat Pafko had achieved mythic status by the mid 80's. Whenever I see one... it reminds me when I had one in my collection. Trading it for a 1987 Fleer tin set is one of my biggest hobby regrets.
ReplyDeleteWow! I need to start checking eBay more if you're getting deals like this!
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