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Stimulus Purchases part 1

When I got my large stimulus check I made a large purchase on Beckett Marketplace from a single vendor.

I was going to scan the cards and do this post much sooner but had some family issues in March that delayed the scanning.

Part one of that purchase fills some set holes and fit in with my vintage Tigers and Braves collections.


1939 Playball 115 Ralph Kress

This is actually my second 1939 Playball cards but my first Tiger.  Playball cards are extremely affordable compared to other sets from this area and I will probably purchase more before the end of the year.


1940 Playball 57 Max West

The only 1940 Playball card in my collection fits with my Braves PC.  I used to have a Johnny Evers card from this set but sold it about 10 years ago.

1949 Bowman 213 Red Barrett

My first 1949 Bowman card gives me at least one Braves card from every vintage Bowman year.

Part 2 of my purchase features some fills from my player collections.  Hopefully I will post them in a more timely fashion than my last post.








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  1. Johnnys Trading SpotApril 25, 2021 at 4:53 AM

    The red on "Red" really pops, :) Nice cards.

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  2. FujiApril 25, 2021 at 7:29 AM

    That 1940 Play Ball West is a great looking card... and like Johnny pointed out... the red ink sure does pop off of that card of Red.

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  3. JonApril 26, 2021 at 8:25 AM

    I love the Play Ball sets, especially the 1940 edition.

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