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Stimulating the Economy

When I got my $600 stimulus check in January I decided that each time I get some extra money this year I will buy a couple of vintage cards for my PC.

I started by looking at some Warren Spahn cards for my Milwaukee Braves collection.


I already had this 1958 Topps

And this 1961.

In January I found these:



That's a 1959 and a 1961.

The 1959 is the B variation.

Now I just need to find a 1960 Spahn to complete a nice 5 year run.

I have a great Mathews run but I need to work on my Aaron collection as the oldest one I have is  1962.

Next up will be my tax refund card purchase.  Then, hopefully, I'll find something from the expected stimulus check.

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  1. Johnnys Trading SpotMarch 5, 2021 at 6:40 PM

    The 59' spahn is it the one with the clear 31?

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  2. FujiMarch 7, 2021 at 8:07 AM

    Nice Spahn pickups. I'm gathering my stuff... and getting ready to have my taxes done. Hopefully I'm getting a significant refund. If so... maybe I'll buy something nice for my collection too.

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  3. JonMarch 7, 2021 at 9:30 AM

    I haven't noticed much of a jump in Spahn's prices, which has probably been a good thing for folks like yourself.

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    1. Sascards67March 7, 2021 at 7:44 PM

      Yes, I'm glad I can still find some reasonably priced cards for my pc.

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