Insane collection - All sports

[ddearing]

"Little Old Lady collects harder than PuddleMonkey" should be the new name of the thread.

[swerve]

Damn, that Kemp. Love it!

[seanrs1]

Originally Posted by Archangel1775

Wow, respect. How much more is there? Have you and/or your friend considered calling Chasing Cardboard to do a story on her and the collection? Maybe sell them a few top loader boxes? I'd like to know the nuances and details, whether from her, her family or just the way she collected. What you posted so far is others full collection and then some. I mean was the McDavid Young Guns just sitting in a box? MJ's to 100. Crazy stuff. There is something to be learned here.

Lesson....collect cards in the late 90's and early 2000's when wax was super cheap to buy, had low print runs and had great hits in them and get lucky there are many great players from this time period.

Do not collect during the junk wax era (unless buying Michael Jordan Star and 86 Fleer cards). And certainly don't buy wax now!

[SleepyWill]

Originally Posted by Archangel1775

Wow, respect. How much more is there? Have you and/or your friend considered calling Chasing Cardboard to do a story on her and the collection? Maybe sell them a few top loader boxes? I'd like to know the nuances and details, whether from her, her family or just the way she collected. What you posted so far is others full collection and then some. I mean was the McDavid Young Guns just sitting in a box? MJ's to 100. Crazy stuff. There is something to be learned here.

There's likely about 60-70(ish) % left, at some point you just have to tap out and begin to start sorting what you have. Waiting to hear from him & his family on what they would like to do next.

In terms of relative learning, this was an unfortunate individual that clearly had a great deal of mental health issues. One who who self-medicated through hoarding in excess, and prioritized their cards over their own well being. They clearly loved Boston sports, all teams, era's and players. Clearly cast a wide net in terms of what they collected, I don't think she ever knew what she had in terms of value just sitting around. She collected SI magazines as well, so I assume she just looked for the names that popped up in there as well as the popular names that came up during highlights.

The McDavid I believe was just sitting in an old Upper Deck tin, as for the rest of the cards. Found stuff in piles, bins, binders, and just frankly all over the place.

The Curtis Enis PMG for example, was in what looked like an old tackle box. Was in the same container as the Jerry Rice refractors and the Cowboys autographs.

[OhioLawyerF5]

It's hard to tell from the picture, but is that Jordan a Prime Choice Reserve? It looks like it. If so, that is a monster card.

[hatchd]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

It's hard to tell from the picture, but is that Jordan a Prime Choice Reserve? It looks like it. If so, that is a monster card.

Out of all the cards in this thread is it sad that that one caught my eye the most? It almost has to be a PCR based on that picture but nobody commenting on it had me thinking I was seeing things


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[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by hatchd

Out of all the cards in this thread is it sad that that one caught my eye the most? It almost has to be a PCR based on that picture but nobody commenting on it had me thinking I was seeing things


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Haha, same here. It was the one that stood out to me. I guess because I am constantly on the look out for the Larkin and have literally never seen one. Of all the 90s cards, those are the ones most likely to have ended up in a junk base card box and lost forever.

[Tonic3]

It looks like it's just the Choice Reserve version which is much more common. But ya, if that's the #/100 version then it's a pretty big card

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by Tonic3

It looks like it's just the Choice Reserve version which is much more common. But ya, if that's the #/100 version then it's a pretty big card

Yeah, I can't tell. I tried to zoom in. The "prime" is always so small and faint and doesn't always show in pictures, and the rest is so similar.

[SleepyWill]

It's the choice reserve, sorry just getting out a meeting.

[Archangel1775]

Originally Posted by SleepyWill

There's likely about 60-70(ish) % left, at some point you just have to tap out and begin to start sorting what you have. Waiting to hear from him & his family on what they would like to do next.

In terms of relative learning, this was an unfortunate individual that clearly had a great deal of mental health issues. One who who self-medicated through hoarding in excess, and prioritized their cards over their own well being. They clearly loved Boston sports, all teams, era's and players. Clearly cast a wide net in terms of what they collected, I don't think she ever knew what she had in terms of value just sitting around. She collected SI magazines as well, so I assume she just looked for the names that popped up in there as well as the popular names that came up during highlights.

The McDavid I believe was just sitting in an old Upper Deck tin, as for the rest of the cards. Found stuff in piles, bins, binders, and just frankly all over the place.

The Curtis Enis PMG for example, was in what looked like an old tackle box. Was in the same container as the Jerry Rice refractors and the Cowboys autographs.

I would definitely ask the family if they be interested in doing a story for Chasing Cardboard. I know they'd be respectful in telling the story that very well could help someone out there. Just what you posted is really intriguing. I'd personally like to know at what point the family felt things may have turned for her. I have an extended family member that was never the same when the patriarch of their family passed away suddenly. My Aunt became a hoarder, her sons fought and had their own issues, I've always felt it was because of my Uncle passing. They seemingly never recovered or got help for it. I'm not saying something like that happened but like I said, maybe it could help someone.On the other end of the spectrum, I have an in-law that just loves to rip. She's a great grandmother and she had a crazy Kobe collection with late 90's inserts and autographs. She was a Lakers fan 100% and kept them in binders. Just a collector through and through.

Thanks for helping out and I'm shocked that only 30% of what she has.

[Bleeckerstreet2]

Jeter getting posted somewhere today ?


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[SleepyWill]

Originally Posted by Bleeckerstreet2

Jeter getting posted somewhere today ?


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All cards that I mentioned would be available will be posted later on this evening when I get home


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[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by SleepyWill

It's the choice reserve, sorry just getting out a meeting.

[Cactuspies]

Plot Twist Twist, she was the ring leader of every stolen card/card shop/mail/convention theft!

I mean, it's like every card anyone ever wanted is here just sitting around in pages, boxes, books, under a couch, taped to a ceiling fan.

still just amazing what you keep uncovering. I need a new mouse scroll wheel.

[SidVish]

Originally Posted by Cactuspies

Plot Twist Twist, she was the ring leader of every stolen card/card shop/mail/convention theft!

I mean, it's like every card anyone ever wanted is here just sitting around in pages, boxes, books, under a couch, taped to a ceiling fan.

still just amazing what you keep uncovering. I need a new mouse scroll wheel.

No kidding! It seems like there's gotra be more to the story than just a hoarder. You think a hoarder would have some junk wax as well but this is all straight fire.

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[SleepyWill]

Originally Posted by SidVish

No kidding! It seems like there's gotra be more to the story than just a hoarder. You think a hoarder would have some junk wax as well but this is all straight fire.

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Judging by the amount of cards we’ve found, I doubt they had the self control to not open anything 🤣

[TBTC Baseball]

Their eBay feedback must be in the 6 figures.

[SidVish]

Originally Posted by SleepyWill

Judging by the amount of cards we’ve found, I doubt they had the self control to not open anything

True but what about junk sets or just some 1990 fleer, donruss, or score singles? Like some Kevin Maas rookies or something.

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[SleepyWill]

Morning

Massive Yankees lots up on market place - will be posting the rest as I have time over the weekend.

Lot includes Jeter rookie / autos - Judge Rookie Autos - Yogi Berra 1/1 - 90's refractors - Enjoy!

[SleepyWill]

DEREK JETER 1992 LITTLE SUN BASEBALL YANKEES Q0M-336 $70.00
1993-94 Fleer Excel: # 10 Derek Jeter RC NM-MT OR BETTER $10.00
1996 Leaf Derek Jeter Gold Rookie RC Rookie #211 Yankees $10.00
1996 Leaf Derek Jeter Gold Rookie RC Rookie #211 Yankees $10.00
Derek Jeter - Yankees 1994 Upper Deck Top Prospects Rookie Electric Diamond $10.00
1996 Topps Bazooka DEREK JETER #80 $10.00
2001 Fleer Legacy Derek Jeter Collection /1000 #18 Derek Jeter New York Yankees $5.00
2001 Fleer Legacy Derek Jeter Collection /1000 #18 Derek Jeter New York Yankees $5.00
2001 Fleer Legacy Derek Jeter Collection /1000 #18 Derek Jeter New York Yankees $5.00
2006 Topps Co-Signers DEREK JETER Card #23 New York Yankees Gold Foil $5.00
Derek Jeter / Robinson Cano 2006 Topps Co-Signers Changing Faces HyperSilver#14/75 $30.00
Derek Jeter 1996 Topps All Star Rookie Cup #13 New York Yankees $2.00
DEREK JETER 1996 FLEER METAL #87 PLATINUM EDITION YANKEES $8.00
1993 Score - Derek Jeter #489 (RC) $10.00
1995 Select Certified Edition - Rookie #122 Derek Jeter $3
1995 Select Certified Edition - Rookie #122 Derek Jeter $3
1998 SPX Youth Movement Spectrum Derek Jeter Card #30 #/2500 $10.00
1996 Pinnacle Summit ABOVE AND BEYOND #171 Derek Jeter Rookie Card RARE PARALLEL $30.00
1997 Bowman Chrome International Refractor #1 Derek Jeter Yankees $225.00
1996 Bowman's Best BEST CUT ATOMIC REFRACTOR Derek Jeter RC #3 YANKEES $75.00
1999 Topps Gallery #GH5 Derek Jeter Gallery of Heroes $50.00
1999 SkyBox Molten Metal #42F Derek Jeter Fusion $30
2003 Fleer Patchworks Derek Jeter Diamond Ink Auto /101 Yankees $220
DEREK JETER 1998 FLEER ULTRA #3 KID GLOVE EMBOSSED FOIL INSERT CARD YANKESS MLB $5.00
1999 Bowman Chrome DIAMOND ACES REFRACTOR Derek Jeter #DA13 YANKEES $15.00
1999 Bowman CHROME LASTING IMPACT REFRACTOR #LI6 Derek Jeter N.Y. Yankees $35.00
2002 Bowman CHROME Derek Jeter 1993 Bowman Rookie REFRACTOR $10.00
1997 Skybox E-X2000 Derek Jeter Star Date 2000 #7 New York Yankees $10
2009 Topps Tribute Blue 10 Derek Jeter 97/219 $35
2001 Fleer Futures #72 Derek Jeter Black Gold #/499 $15
DEREK JETER 1992 LITTLE SUN BASEBALL YANKEES Q0M-336 $65

2015 Panini Prizm Aaron Judge Silver Prizm Rookie On Card Autograph # 28 MVP $375
2015 Panini Contenders School Colors Aaron Judge ROOKIE AUTO #1 $150
AARON JUDGE 2014 BOWMAN INCEPTION PROSPECT ON CARD AUTOGRAPH YANKEES AUTO $400


2006 Topps Sterling Yogi Berra 1/1 5 piece relic autograph $1,400

1996 Leaf Signature Series Mariano Rivera Silver Auto HOF Yankees $140.00
1996 Leaf Signature Series Auto Silver Andy Pettitte Auto $110.00
1997 Pinnacle Certified Red Mariano Rivera #62 HOF Non Peeled With Coating $5.00
MARIANO RIVERA 1997 Pinnacle Totally Certified RED /3999 ~ YANKEES $4.00
1997 Donruss Limited Limited Exposure Andy Pettitte / Denny Neagle #34 $5.00
1999 TOPPS FINEST REFRACTORS MARIANO RIVERA NEW YORK YANKEES $15.00
1997 Bowman's Best - Mariano Rivera #32 Refractor Yankees HOF $20

2010 TriStar Obak Ron Blomberg Black Autograph Auto /25 Yankees $10.00
1995 Upper Deck Reggie Jackson #AC1 AUTO $45.00
1998 Flair Showcase Row 0 /1000 Chuck Knoblauch #77 $20.00
1996 TOPPS ATOMIC REFRACTOR #20 1952 BOWMAN #101 MICKEY MANTLE HOF NMMT *359212 $15.00
1996 Topps Chrome Mickey Mantle Hank Aaron 1958 REFRACTOR With Peel #418 E1 $15.00
1996 Topps Chrome Mickey Mantle SP Refractor 1952 Bowman #101 Yankees HOF $15.00

[Bleeckerstreet2]

are there any higher end jeter's coming later?

[RookiesInTheRaw]

Thank you for all the updates and photos of this find, very cool you are assisting them get these back out to collectors.

I imagine you are getting smoked with DMs here and socials. If/when you run across them, I am a haggle-free buyer always looking for a range of Yadier Molina, Wainright, Edmonds, Rolen, Pujols, and several other Redbirds from 2001-2012.

Perhaps she stashed away a few of them as a reminder of how the Red Sox thrashed them in 04 and 13...

[bankdawg]

One thing i noticed thats odd is 99% of the stuff posted is at minimum 10 years old, then all of a sudden a Caminero RC from last year.

[PuddleMonkey]

Did this little old lady inherit this stuff from a spouse that simply died before her?