smalls2598 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 my brother and I were going through our old garage today (we are about to sell that house) and came across some really interesting sports items that my dad had packed away: 1. and autographed 8"x11" picture of OJ 2. old Sox scorecards from the 70's but even better 3. we found a box with some old baseball cards. i just went through them a few mintues ago. they are 1973 Topps. the 2nd card i looked at: some guy named Henry Louis Aaron. after going through the entrie stack of cards, we found: reggie jackson, a few frank robinson's, joe morgan, thurmon munson, rollie fingers, catfish hunter, don sutton, bob gibson, fergie jenkins, and harmon killebrew. but the most prized one, even if he isnt the one worth the most money: a Carlton Fisk rookie card. Fisk was my dad's favorite. if he was still alive and was able to see that card today, he would have the biggest smile for the next few weeks. i dont think he even knew he had these cards. actually, im sure he didnt, otherwise they wouldnt have been in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Wow, that is insanely cool. But how nice to be able to feel so close to you dad despite him being gone. That must have been a great surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxman352000 Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 QUOTE(smalls2598 @ Mar 5, 2005 -> 11:45 PM) rollie fingers Got to love that handle bar mustache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 (edited) I have that Fisk rookie card. I traded two '83 Topps Ryne Sandburg rookie cards for it. Edited March 6, 2005 by YASNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I remember I used to brag about my Ken Griffey, Jr. rookie card.........I don't anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I started snagging the 1972 Fisk Rookies off of ebay the last few years. I have about 5 or 6 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 This is his 1973 Topps All Rookie 2nd year card. I have almost every Fisk card from 1972 on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 QUOTE(knightni @ Mar 6, 2005 -> 03:02 PM) This is his 1973 Topps All Rookie 2nd year card. I have almost every Fisk card from 1972 on. Me too. There's over 100 different Fisk cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 QUOTE(knightni @ Mar 6, 2005 -> 03:01 PM) I started snagging the 1972 Fisk Rookies off of ebay the last few years. I have about 5 or 6 now. What's your reasoning for collecting these Fisk rookie cards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Because I like him and they were like 5-10 bux each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 That cheap eh? Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Unless the cards are graded or new new new... You can get good deals on cards on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I got a couple graded Frank Thomas Cape Cod league cards for like $10 awhile back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelasDaddy0427 Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I still remember the night my dad took mine and my brothers baseball cards and sold them for practically nothing so he could go out and buy beer. We had a bunch of rookie cards, a bunch of complete sets, and just a bunch of things I wish I could get back. Ohh well no sense in continuing to harp on it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Hit me up if you need something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 I have an autogrpahed Hank Aaron rookie card valued over $1000...if I can inly remember where I put it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Autographs actually make valuable cards less valuable, because the autograph lowers the condition of the card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 (edited) The only autographed card I have is a Joe Torre '83 Topps. He was the manager of the Braves then, and when he autographed it he was manager in St. Louis. In other words, I had him autograph a common card. Edited March 7, 2005 by YASNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 I know the purists say that a card is worth "less money" - but that's speculative. It's all about the market, and the market says a signature on the card increases the value, not decreases it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxrd5 Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 QUOTE(kapkomet @ Mar 7, 2005 -> 06:06 AM) I know the purists say that a card is worth "less money" - but that's speculative. It's all about the market, and the market says a signature on the card increases the value, not decreases it. Not really true at all... I used to collect autographs back in jr high and high school. The market for autographed cards isn't exactly 'booming business'. The fact of the matter is to try and not get a rookie card autographed. The rookie card by itself holds value and doesnt need a signature on it to boost the value. Look for cards that aesthetically would look good autographed. Find a cheap insert card or a nice second year card. Autographed cards are the most valuable for the rememberance of getting the autograph. I've also found that blue sharpies look MUCH better than black on a card...once u go blue u never go back....any other questions feel free to ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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