Plymouth Pickups

Geez, I didn't realize how far behind I was. Yesterday we did the Fort Wayne show. Last weekend we did the South Bend Show and the Saturday before that we did the Plymouth show. Which is what I'm showing today. I need to get my crap together.

First off, Jeremy who is a long time friend in the show scene. We met him at the very first show I set up at. His work schedule hasn't allowed him to do very many anymore but he popped into the show that Saturday. He brought me this card, I was pretty sure I had it but I try to always check if I have the time and I didn't. I had another variation of it. He just said I could have it.

I went through Corey's $1 box who was set up next to us. I wasn't planning on buying anything but the end of the shows always get a little slow and I get bored. I found all of these in there. Always like getting a new Scotty Pods and I liked Burger when he was here so I usually grab his Sox cards as well. The bottom 3, I have a bunch from that set so I grabbed a few that I didn't have.

• Scott Podsednik - 35 cards
• Jake Burger - 44 cards
• Jonathan Stiever - 10 cards
• Lance Lynn - 18 cards
• Hoyt Wilhelm - 15 cards

I also picked up another Cronenworth and Zimmerman that I didn't have. I wasn't sure about the Zimmy but I didn't have the sparkle.

• Jake Cronenworth - 86 cards
• Ryan Zimmerman - 403 cards

He also had this 1973 Topps mixed in with all that new stuff and I happen to need it for my set. 

• 1973 Topps - 83% complete

All of the above and the card on the right below all came from the $1 box. How much did he charge me for all that. $3. I'm telling you, it pays to make friends at these shows.

Corey said he had the card below in his showcase so I had to look, then I also saw the other card above. I love the Black Chrome Sox cards with black being one of our team colors. They look so great so I couldn't turn that card down.

• Andrew Vaughn - 112 cards (my 2nd auto)

While I was going through his $1 box, he told me he had a Konerko auto. I was really hoping it was one I already had so I wouldn't have to buy it but it wasn't. This jersey/auto is also seriel #'d /25. The price tag on this card was $25 and the Vaughn auto was $10. He gave them both to me for $25. So much for not spending any money at this show.

• Paul Konerko - 783 cards (6 autographs)

I don't do so good at not spending at card shows.

Date with a scalpel

This is a first, I'm actually ahead of schedule for the month. At least with posting because for next month's cards, I just had my cards shipped today from Sportlots so I'm going to have to rush to get them ready to post when they do arrive. Luckily for me, I'm having surgery on Monday and with that, comes 2 weeks off of work so I'm going to have plenty of time to catch up. As long as I pass my Covid test tomorrow, it's on. I hope it's multiple choice.

The only reason I mention the surgery is I've had some peeps ask what's getting done. I'm getting a nose job. Sorta. I can barely breathe from my nose, has been that way since I was a kid but has gotten really bad the last few years so I went and had it looked at. Apparently my septum is S shaped, which explains a lot. So I'm going in and they are straightening it out. It's been a long time coming but to be honest, I'm pretty excited about having 2 weeks off. After having all the time off during quarantine, I already know I'll enjoy it, minus the pain but I'm optimistic that it'll be minimum.

Anyways, to today's Vintage post.

Again, this is just a sampling because I got 155 cards for this set. That was a huge chunk for an average of $.06/card. And yes, that is a Dennis Eckersley rookie card. There's former Sox and Wolverines, there's broadcasters and yes, you young pups, Dusty Baker used to play the game too, back before his kids were getting run over in World Series games.

Like I said, a huge chunk of this set. These 155 cards almost doubled what I had and puts that set now at 348 cards which is good for over half at just under 53% completed.

That Facebook purchase was a huge pick-up for me and it started with Dennis giving me the heads up so another huge Thank You to him. I got one more post for this month and a few days to go so I promise to get it out this weekend because I have a hot date with a scalpel on Monday.

Lotsa Vintage

We continue on with Vintage month here on MSO. Today we drop back a few more years.

This is a small sample of the 1974 Topps that I got in the Facebook purchase. I needed a total of 111 of the '74's I got. That was a nice chunk to the set which now stands at 46% complete with 304 cards.

Vintage boost

The Sox have been a buzzsaw the last week or so, knocking everything out of the parks. I rarely watch games live (usually record them) but I'm watching today's live, so of course, they are losing. It's only 2-1 in the 8th so they still have a shot but I figured I could blog and watch the end of the game.

This is just a sample of the 89 cards I got in that Facebook purchase via Dennis. As I stated before, I just grabbed names that I knew really well. That boosts that set to 231 cards which is good for 35% completed. Pretty good cards for an average of $.06/card.

Random Cards #73

It's a Sunday, so why not a random post.

Tier 1 Collections

Collections - Paul Konerko, White Sox

Card - 2005 Topps Total #560

Player - Paul Konerko

Team - Chicago White Sox

Acquired - Purchased

Price - $.20

From - Baseballcardstore.ca

When - June, 2020

Tier 2 Collections

Collection - Joe Crede

Card - 2009 Topps Update #UH85

Player - Joe Crede

Team - Minnesota Twins

Acquired - Purchased

Price - $.20

From - Card Barrel

When - May, 2020

Tier 2 Michigan Players Collection

Collections - Denard Robinson, Michigan

Card - 2013 Press Pass #38

Player - Denard Robinson

Team - Michigan Wolverines

Acquired - Purchased

Price - $.40

From - Ebay

When - December, 2014

Tier 3 Collections

Collection - Ryan Zimmerman

Card - 2017 Topps Holiday

Player - Ryan Zimmerman

Team - Washington Nationals

Acquired - Purchased

Price - $.23

From - Ebay

When - December, 2018

Michigan Collection

Collection - Michigan

Card - 2008 Press Pass Legends Saturday Signatures Red Ink #SS-MM

Player - Mario Manningham

Team - Michigan Wolverines

Acquired - Trade

From - Too Many Verlanders

When - May, 2012

Chicago White Sox Collection

Collection - White Sox

Card - 2019 Topps #264

Player - Avisail Garcia

Team - Chicago White Sox

Acquired - Purchased

Price - $.23

From - Ebay

When - June, 2019

Baseball Collection

Collection - Baseball

Card - 2019 Topps Stickers #155

Player - Scooter Gennett

Team - Cincinnati Reds

Acquired - Purchased

Price - $.25

From - Packs

When - August, 2019

Vintage Collection - 1950's

Collection - Vintage

Card - 1958 Topps #161

Player - Don Larsen

Team - New York Yankees

Acquired - Trade

From - Sluggo

When - April, 2020

Vintage Collection - 1960's

Collection - Vintage

Card - 1966 Topps #32

Player - Adolfo Phillips

Team - Philadelphia Phillies

Acquired - Purchased

Price - Unknown

From - Ebay

When - June, 2015

Vintage Collections - 1970's

Collection - Vintage

Card - 1979 Topps #141

Player - Tom Paciorek

Team - Seattle Mariners

Acquired - Trade

From - Too Many Verlanders

When - April, 2016

Vintage Collections - 1980's

Collection - Vintage

Card - 1986 Fleer #412

Player - Tim Birtsas

Team - Oakland Athletics

Acquired - Purchased

Price - $.05

From - Ebay

When - February, 2014

Relic

Collection - Barry Larkin

Card - 2017 Donruss Diamond Collection

Player - Barry Larkin

Team - Cincinnati Reds

Acquired - Purchased

Price - $2.99

From - Ebay

When - August, 2018

Autograph

Collection - Michigan

Card - 2007 Press Pass Autographs Bronze

Player - LaMarr Woodley

Team - Michigan Wolverines

Acquired - Purchased

Price - $3.57

From - Card Show

When - October, 2015

Completed team set

I got contacted a few weeks ago from Tony that said he had a few cards for me.  Turns out, Tony has a blog that he has started.  So after checking it out, and emailing back and forth, he still wanted to send me cards even though I told I may not be able to return the favor.  Not only did he send me some cards, but he sent everything I needed to complete my 1984 Topps Chicago White Sox team set.

It’s my first completed team set in a long time.  Doesn’t help I don’t buy much for them but still Tony hooked me up.  I’m even going to go through the few cards I do have and hope I have some Milwaukee Brewers to send him.  I would think I’d have something he wants.  Be sure to check out Tony’s relatively new blog at “Off Hiatus Baseball Cards”.  He’s a couple of months in but still going strong.

Package from Blue Batting Helmet, part deux

You saw the post from yesterday of the cards Rob from “Blue Batting Helmet” sent me for my White Sox Collection.  Today you’ll see the additions to the Vintage Collection.  They are all Chicago White Sox  cards but I already had them.  Luckily they still went into this collection.

First we start off with the babies of the vintage collection, everybody’s favorite wood panel cards, 1987 Topps.  You might even recognize both players, Ozzie Guillen and Carlton Fisk.

A 1985 Topps Julio Cruz.

A 1983 Topps Tom Paciorek.  I seem to notice a pattern here, 1987, 1985, 1983.  Apparently Rob collects all even years because he isn’t giving them up.

There we go, an even year, and a true vintage card at that.  A 1978 Topps Bob Lemon.

As I stated yesterday, Rob always give a good selection of cards.  Thanks again Rob.