Updating a 10-Year-Old Post: My Roy Campanella Rookie Looks Different

Ten and a half years ago I posted about acquiring a grail Roy Campanella card: his 1949 Bowman Rookie. I was absolutely thrilled to land it and since I have actually landed another. However, the first will always hold a special place in my Dodgers' heart. I decided the wise thing was to protect it from the clumsiness that is moi.

After subbing it to PSA with a couple of other cards, it returned looking safer and sounder in its PSA 1 slab. This card still makes me smile all these years later. A simple portrait of Campy; vibrant color; and enough damage on the front and back that brought it into my range but not so much damage that it detracts in any way from the glory that it exudes -- they all combine to make one happy camper!

(Zack) Wheat Wednesday: How Else Would I Begin A New Card Collecting Year?? [2025 Edition]

Let's ring in the New Year with another pickup for my staple PC: Zack Wheat! Today's addition looks strikingly similar to a card already in my collection, but it is simply a "Topps isn't the first to make near identical products" type of situation.

Joining my 1923 W515-1 of Mr. Buck Wheat is this 1923 W515-2 Strip Card slabbed a PSA Authentic. I really liked that despite these being hand cut, it had not been cut down to the edges and plenty of border remains. I enjoy seeing these oversized and funky rather than perfectly machine-cut to the bone.

Original Ginter Is Back In The House!

Another one of the cards I sent to SGC for safe non-sports keeping is today's featured piece of cardboard. It was a cheap eBay pickup and while I may not keep it down the road, for now it fits nicely into my O.G. A&G PC.

*It's original Ginter, so I likely will keep it forever*

Hailing from the 1888 N2 American Indian Chiefs set, Agate Arrow Point returned as a 1.5. I always love the look of the Tux, especially on vintage minis.

For a Ginter offering pushing 140 years of age, the reverse is still remarkably clean!

George Washington's Plastic Tomb

Here's an update to a post from 12.5 years (!) ago. I recently sent off a small non-sports sub to the fine folks at SGC. I can drop off at a local show held every 3 months and I figure since they don't charge an arm and a leg, I should protect a few of my cooler pre-war or older raw vintage cards.

This George Washington from the 1889 N222 Kinney Brothers Leaders set was an easy selection to send off and treat with additional care. I am the person that -- for those of you who have been around these parts long enough to see my collecting style -- intentionally collects 1s and worse because I'd rather own the card than spend more money to own the nicest copy of the card. 

This card clearly falls into that category and despite being an easy 1 with staining and some damage, it presents very well which is what I care about most!

The Only Russian I Actively Pursue

Another reasonable eBay sketch pickup that was a no-brainer is today's featured cardboard. Not breaking the bank while adding a brand new Archer Sketch Card is a combination I will always jump high and jump far at.

This is only my second sketch from Felix Morales. Adding a new Katya always puts a smile on my face. I hold out hope he has APs floating around! Maybe one day....