It's been very quiet this week. I did win a BUNCH of bobbleheads at auction that should arrive early next week, including a few more early 60's minis and a 1961-1963 Roger Maris. This month I bought some more non-sports nodders, including the Beetle Bailey set of four, a couple of Peanuts characters and one from the Knotts Berry Farms theme park.
I also sent out to a few signings, splurging with my justification that I'll regret it if these guys pass away before I get their rookies signed.
I sent in a 1964 Topps Stand Up, 1975 Topps MVP already signed by Cepeda, and a Life Magazine for a Yaz signing. The Stand Up was a short print, and despite being graded a 1 by PSA, it presents pretty well. It was still stupidly expensive though. About the same as a low grade 1969 Topps Reggie Jackson, which I also sent to a signing.
Finally, I sent in five cards to a Ken Griffey Jr. signing, including two copies of his 1989 Upper Deck rookie card, his 1989 Topps Traded rookie card, a 2003 Topps Heritage and his 2008 Goudey. After taking some time off from the set and even contemplating selling it, I guess I'm all in on the Goudeys. I also sent one to the Reggie Jackson signing. I will always regret selling my Ernie Banks from that set.
I'm also hoping for my last slabbing order to be complete, but it might still be a while before I get those back. This was my biggest authentication order so far: 18 cards ranging from a 1948 Leaf signed by Bobby Doerr to a 1982 Topps Traded Cal Ripken Jr. as well as several multi-player signed cards. This time, I actually included a card I expect to fail because I think it's a spouse's signature, although I've seen similar ones pass. I guess I'll be conflicted if it passes.
Anyway, Tuesday I received a nice return from former-1969-Met Al Weis, who signed three of his cards and a 1964 White Sox team card already signed by Don Buford. Although I already had one signed, I love the '64 Topps All Star Rookie Trophy card.
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