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Forum: VINTAGE 09-09-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 66,499
Posted By Gustomania
I don’t know how you do it Disco, I find COMC a...

I don’t know how you do it Disco, I find COMC a complete torture going through all that junk
Forum: VINTAGE 09-08-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,941
Posted By Gustomania
I’ll take a different approach. I could really...

I’ll take a different approach. I could really care less about quality or quantity.

I collect Koufax, I keep it simple. Some cards are $500 plus and some are $10….all make me happy :)

I...
Forum: VINTAGE 06-02-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,950
Posted By Gustomania
Prefer raw but buy graded Don’t know why as...

Prefer raw but buy graded

Don’t know why as I don’t sell anything very often….anything from about 1970 - present doesn’t need to be graded IMO
Forum: VINTAGE 06-02-2023, 05:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 819
Posted By Gustomania
Awesome collection!!!

Awesome collection!!!
Forum: VINTAGE 05-30-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By Gustomania
Nice Rats, I think you need a DH - Henry Aaron :)

Nice Rats, I think you need a DH - Henry Aaron :)
Forum: VINTAGE 05-23-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,950
Posted By Gustomania
I agree Disco...I've recently been looking at...

I agree Disco...I've recently been looking at some raw vintage cards and to be honest with the centering i want i'm finding a good chunk go for higher in the GM auctions than an equal PSA graded...
Forum: VINTAGE 05-23-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,950
Posted By Gustomania
Great Question The short answer: I've been...

Great Question

The short answer: I've been in this hobby for a few decades, the minute i started focusing on higher grade is the minute i stopped enjoying it.

Some say quality over quantity...
Forum: VINTAGE 05-23-2023, 07:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,950
Posted By Gustomania
If I started today, I would focus on 1950 - 1959...

If I started today, I would focus on 1950 - 1959 and low grade. I enjoy commons as well and look at collecting as a fun hobby. Specifically I would focus here

- PSA graded HOF from PSA 1-2
-...
Forum: VINTAGE 05-21-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Gustomania
Thanks gents, I think card savers are my route...

Thanks gents, I think card savers are my route for both space and $

What’s the difference between card saver 1 and IIs, sounds like Is are preferred for 55-56 cards
Forum: VINTAGE 05-21-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,644
Posted By Gustomania
If you collect what you like you likely won’t...

If you collect what you like you likely won’t sell and thus don’t care about future price.

We are on a trend of individual cards and slabs right now, everything has ebbs and flows, and my guess...
Forum: VINTAGE 05-21-2023, 07:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Gustomania
Storage question for 1955-56 Topps Baseball

I like my cards in sleeve and top loaders

Are there bigger sleeves and top loaders or do the normal ones work? Curious how people store low grade commons?
Forum: BASEBALL 05-12-2023, 12:31 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 19,023
Posted By Gustomania
This card comes to mind, just awesome and...

This card comes to mind, just awesome and captures a great moment…

[url=https://ibb.co/NFKhNKx]https://i.ibb.co/cyQ58QJ/C9-C89-E6-D-DA42-421-C-9827-56-DB5-C9395-BF.jpg
Forum: BASEBALL 05-09-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,302
Posted By Gustomania
Simply put i like vintage cards because I like...

Simply put i like vintage cards because I like the card stock and old stuff. I'll take a PSA 1 Clemente for $200 over a $2000 Trout anyday

Never loved anything shiny, autos, relics...
Forum: BASEBALL 05-08-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,302
Posted By Gustomania
There’s always ebbs and flows. I was at my...

There’s always ebbs and flows.

I was at my sons 11u traveling baseball game and there must have been 100 people there. Kids were talking about Trout and Ohtani and Nolan RYAN!!!

Baseball is...
Forum: BASEBALL 05-08-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,797
Posted By Gustomania
Appreciate the love and comments!! It does...

Appreciate the love and comments!! It does really motivate and validate continuing to have fun with this PC.
Forum: FOOTBALL BUY/SELL/TRADE 05-08-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By Gustomania
Great looking Payton

Great looking Payton
Forum: BASEBALL 05-08-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,797
Posted By Gustomania
Can’t believe I haven’t added a Koufax since...

Can’t believe I haven’t added a Koufax since November last year but here is a new addition

https://i.ibb.co/BZmr03j/0409528-C-FECB-4356-BF2-F-93-AF195-DE6-FF.jpg (https://ibb.co/2twsGhP)
Forum: BASEBALL 05-07-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,302
Posted By Gustomania
IMO Vintage is tied to iconic players. And to me...

IMO Vintage is tied to iconic players. And to me iconic players and legends are those players who sort of first became defined by by both. You can’t change a Ruth, Mantle, Jackie or replace them...
Forum: FOOTBALL BUY/SELL/TRADE 05-07-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By Gustomania
Always open to centered PSA Koufax during his...

Always open to centered PSA Koufax during his playing days.
Forum: FOOTBALL BUY/SELL/TRADE 05-07-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By Gustomania
FS: Montana and Walter PSA Rookies

Great centering and presents very well for the grade. montanas no longer for sale

SOLD

PM me with questions. Chad

https://i.ibb.co/2d9Lj4S/ABD097-B0-B7-B0-475-C-87-BB-11-D8-D802-F81-C.jpg...
Forum: BASEBALL BOX & CASE BREAKS 02-15-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By Gustomania
i opened 4 of each best card was a TCU Purple...

i opened 4 of each best card was a TCU Purple Julio

Might go back a get a few more for fun today.
Forum: BASEBALL BOX & CASE BREAKS 02-14-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By Gustomania
2022 TC or TCU

Grabbing some from B&N what’s better?

Looks like the TC is 35 and TCU is 50 but I get 10% off
Forum: BASKETBALL 11-30-2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,735
Posted By Gustomania
If I am spending 5k it’s going to be on 2...

If I am spending 5k it’s going to be on 2 beauties and a short list

Gretzky, Walter Payton, Jim Brown, Mantle, Mays, Jackie, Aaron, Clemente, Koufax and Jordan, maybe a few others but I would want...
Forum: VINTAGE 11-19-2022, 04:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,991
Posted By Gustomania
That’s interesting, I do the same except via...

That’s interesting, I do the same except via spreadsheets
Forum: VINTAGE BUY/SELL/TRADE 11-17-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By Gustomania
Nice Koufax, wish I saw it sooner. Bump for...

Nice Koufax, wish I saw it sooner.

Bump for some great cards
Forum: VINTAGE 11-17-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 14,300
Posted By Gustomania
Not sure I agree on holding value in the short...

Not sure I agree on holding value in the short term given COVID pricing, long term I agree, I collect Koufax and most everything has fallen which is great for a collector.

Doesn’t really matter if...
Forum: VINTAGE 11-12-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,651
Posted By Gustomania
I’m findings a lot of cards lately for 70s and...

I’m findings a lot of cards lately for 70s and 80s graded 8 or 9s that are really week from PSA. Seems from what I’m seeing they have been lessening the standard I would expect
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-12-2022, 01:33 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,953
Posted By Gustomania
This makes no sense to me I think the stats...

This makes no sense to me

I think the stats shown above prove Roger Craig was great, people overlook some pretty awesome numbers and playoff performances.

I watched him, and the media...
Forum: VINTAGE 11-08-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 777
Views: 93,216
Posted By Gustomania
Great Marino and totally agree!!! I used to...

Great Marino and totally agree!!!

I used to not appreciate a card like that unless it was a 9 or 10….now I like finding 7 and 8s that are clean, and less costly!!!
Forum: VINTAGE 11-08-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies: 777
Views: 93,216
Posted By Gustomania
Used to collect football and disco peaked my...

Used to collect football and disco peaked my interest to get back into some HOF RCs. Figured I would start with this guy

https://i.ibb.co/gjLC4px/45293-C3-E-A4-C6-46-B4-956-B-0044-BAB798-D9.jpg...
Forum: GAMING BUY/SELL/TRADE 11-07-2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 288
Posted By Gustomania
FS: Pokémon Lot

$75 Dlvd

https://i.ibb.co/hW8M3Xd/0600-F653-050-C-4-E8-C-A6-E8-D17-FB00-A5395.jpg (https://ibb.co/R0HSRh6)
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-05-2022, 10:42 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,953
Posted By Gustomania
Agree, He was a beast and IMO should be in, as a...

Agree, He was a beast and IMO should be in, as a Niner fan I don’t see how Joe Perry is in and not Craig.
Forum: BASEBALL 11-02-2022, 11:29 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 10,079
Posted By Gustomania
All points make sense to me both ways. I...

All points make sense to me both ways.

I will say that when I do make an offer i usually offer at the high point of recent comps typically because I’ve chosen a strong eye appeal card I want. I...
Forum: BASEBALL 10-29-2022, 04:35 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 14,948
Posted By Gustomania
No Your basis is $100, sold for $2k in 2022,...

No

Your basis is $100, sold for $2k in 2022, so your 2022 capital gain is $1900 and you owe taxes on it. You don’t backtrack to 2017
Forum: BASEBALL 10-26-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,383
Posted By Gustomania
I’d sell both and grab a Koufax RC :)

I’d sell both and grab a Koufax RC :)
Forum: BASEBALL 10-26-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,349
Posted By Gustomania
That is crazy!!!

That is crazy!!!
Forum: BASEBALL 10-26-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,349
Posted By Gustomania
LOL, that a beauty, someone probably is trying to...

LOL, that a beauty, someone probably is trying to sell it on Ebay for $1,000 because its a Pop 1 or something (just saying those are the times we are in).
Forum: BASEBALL 10-26-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,349
Posted By Gustomania
Agree with many of your points you mentioned. ...

Agree with many of your points you mentioned.

TBH, grading has gotten out of hand and our collecting habits triggered to pay hundreds of dollars for sometimes a $50 raw card. I'll give you an...
Forum: BASEBALL 10-26-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By Gustomania
None appear to be 10s to me and I think I saw 4-5...

None appear to be 10s to me and I think I saw 4-5 cards

Don’t waste your time and money
Forum: BASEBALL BUY/SELL/TRADE 10-25-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By Gustomania
New price - $175 DLVD

New price - $175 DLVD
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