Epic pickups, Darren! Those iconic cards are all beautiful examples. Congrats!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark! I was super happy with the pickups this year!
@Killebrew3collector2 ай бұрын
Now that’s a haul!! Definitely a memorable National for more reasons than just cards. But the cards are pretty extraordinary!!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks! The National was an awesome experience this year. The pickups were a fun part. I am super happy with them!!
@DoubleDvintagebaseballcards2 ай бұрын
Great to meet you in the flesh Darren 👊 your pick ups are really awesome and I love seeing your collection grow in front of our eyes thank you for sharing with us 🤙🤙
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dylan! It was great meeting you in person too! Glad you enjoyed the video! I'm thrilled with my pickups this year! Looking forward to seeing you next year!!
@AlexssandraLieberman2 ай бұрын
Wow, absolutely incredible Darren. I love them all but there is something about that ‘52 Jackie that is just pure magic!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Alexssandra! I was super thrilled to pick up the Jackie! So happy to have it in the collection!
@RoccoHotCornerCollectiblesNJ2 ай бұрын
Great meeting you Darren and thrilled to see you find the Jackie! Beautiful copy!! Look forward to seeing you again soon. Go Broncos!!!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Rocco! Great meeting you as well! I was really happy with the JR! Looking forward to seeing you at the next show!! Go Broncos!!
@ACollectorsDream2 ай бұрын
Great hanging out with you. Thanks for all your help. You pickups were incredible, congratulations.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thank you, my friend! It was great seeing you, as always! I appreciate the kind words!
@CardKingCollectibles2 ай бұрын
Wow Darren! Every single card you picked up was amazing and each card had amazing eye appeal! Congratulations!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Silas! I was really happy with my haul this year! Glad you liked it!
@JayAverageVintageCollector2 ай бұрын
Awesome pickups! Thank you for sharing!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jay! I appreciate that!
@AngryOldManTTM2 ай бұрын
Great video Darren. Fantastic pickups. Amazing looking cards for your collection. Congrats and thanks for sharing.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Ed! Glad you liked them! I was really happy with this years pickups! Hope you're doing well, my friend!
@The_Cincinnati_Kid2 ай бұрын
Most impressive National haul I’ve seen this year. Well done. Thanks for sharing!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks CK! I was super happy with the pickups! Glad you enjoyed!
@vintageonvintage8172 ай бұрын
Darren you crushed it as usual! Wow, all amazing looking versions! Congratulations my friend!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve! I was super happy with the pickups! Missed you this year!
@TankeeFan2 ай бұрын
Super super pickups. Super video!!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was such a great time! I had an absolute blast!!
@mikesbaseballcards2 ай бұрын
Wow! You met a lot of people with YT channels for sure. All fabulous card pick ups for sure & especially the Gehrig/DiMaggio card. Glad you enjoyed!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! It was a great National! I had a blast and am super happy with my pickups!
@larrygitlin60172 ай бұрын
What incredible mouth dropping pickups. Have never seen the Exhibit 4 in 1 Gehrig and Dimaggio. Fabulous!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Larry! It was such a great time!
@4softcorners7282 ай бұрын
It was great to get to meet you in person, Darren! Tremendous pickups! Congrats on all those beauties
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Joe! It was great meeting you in person as well!
@thedrewavintagelegacy64552 ай бұрын
It was great to meet you and chat for a bit. Glad the stand works well for you. I’m honored to have such an incredible card in one. Insane pickups and such a great show.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Drew! It was great meeting you in person! Thanks again for the stand!!
@mikeorz1112 ай бұрын
Unbelievable pickups! Congratulations!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! Glad you enjoyed!
@MidLifeCards2 ай бұрын
Bro- you absolutely KILLED it this year. Phenomenal lot of amazing cards. Loved spending time with you and your family. So fortunate to have become friends.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Graig! It was a fantastic National! It was great spending time with you and your dad! We need to hang out before Strongsville... Super appreciative of our friendship!
@tonyleebrick90502 ай бұрын
Those are some iconic amazing cards! Congratulations! It was great meeting you at the show. I love the Jackie. I don’t have that one and I agree with what you were looking for, that dark red clean background. Yours definitely fits the bill!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
It was great meeting you too Tony! I was super excited to pick up the Jackie. Its my primary goal card for the year!! Hoping you make it to Strongsville. It'll be fun to hang out more!
@tonyleebrick90502 ай бұрын
@@returntocollecting I’m definitely coming! I can’t wait
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
@@tonyleebrick9050 That's awesome! I'm really looking forward to hanging out!!
@JAMESGTERCOLLECTS22 ай бұрын
Those are some sick cards Congrats Thanks for sharing
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jim! I was thrilled with this years haul!
@signsofthepastime2 ай бұрын
Glad you hear you had such a great time at the National. Pretty awesome to have your dad and brother there with you, Darren. Insane pickups my friend. Congrats on adding such iconic cards to your collection. The ‘37 Exhibits 4 in 1 is amazing. Nice that it can be displayed in one of the Drew’s stands. Congrats on the all star team selection 👊
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Hugo! The event was awesome! It was great hanging with everyone! I'm super happy with the pickups! Glad you enjoyed, my friend!
@mrmjmiller2 ай бұрын
Hey Darren! So nice to get a chance to meet you at the show... You made some great pickups at the show.. best wishes, Midlife Cards Dad.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! It was a pleasure meeting you! Looking forward to seeing you next year at the National!
@thelicoricefarm2 ай бұрын
Darren - Whoa! First of all, love the new slow-jam intro tunes. You killed the National. That ‘52 Jackie is a beaut! Deep red. Terrific centering!!!! Wow! How about a cross-over to PSA?!!!! The 4 on 1 is yours! Congratulations. It was worth the wait.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks David! I was really happy with the pickups. Not sure about a crossover to PSA or an SGC reslab. I was so happy to get the 4 on 1. I was literally staring at it and didn't realize it. I must have been really out of it...
@Hodges14552 ай бұрын
Gave a video like. Great recap and amazing jaw dropping pick-ups, Darren! Both of those Lou Gehrig cards are stunning!!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian! Man, I'm sorry that we didn't get to hang out too much. Looking forward to Strongsville!
@jpcards2 ай бұрын
Incredible pickups, Darren! Just one of those cards would've made for an amazing show. Seeing them all together on one screen was quite something. Congrats! It was also great to walk the floor for a bit with you and Graig.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks John! It was great seeing you! I was super happy about this years pickups!!
@KurtAlbert-e2b2 ай бұрын
Wow, great pick-ups!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I was super happy with them!!!
@mookiechillson2 ай бұрын
Darren between the meetups and the pickups I think it’s not hard to argue that you won the national. Gehrig, DiMaggio Ruth and Jackie are all KILLERS. It was so great meeting you and your family, and I can’t wait to do it again!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mookie! It was such a blast! It awesome hanging out with you and Pete! Looking forward to, dare I say it, Strongsville?
@davelachey81182 ай бұрын
Incredible pickups, congrats!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave! I really appreciate it!
@bartwilliams3812 ай бұрын
That's a dream haul of cards , great job !
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Bart! I was thrilled with the haul this year! Glad you enjoyed!
@vintagesanctuary2 ай бұрын
Darren, my All-Star clubby, what a GLORIOUS '52 Topps Jackie Robinson! 🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒 I love the 4-in-1 as well! It was awesome to meet you in person, my collecting brother! 😊👊
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Adam! It was great meeting you in person!! Congrats on the 2024 All Star!!
@briankane7592 ай бұрын
Wow, those are all incredible Darren. Unfortunately, wasn't able to go this year, but watched plenty of videos. Not missing this again. Hope to meet you in Chicago next year.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian! I appreciate that! Looking forward to meeting you in Chicago!
@CollectingMaddux19872 ай бұрын
Wow! Just wow!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Allen!
@JucksColletibles2 ай бұрын
You cleaned house! Love the 52 Jackie. Still on the journey for mine! Last one I need for the run!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I was super happy to pick it up! Good luck completing your run! A Jackie run is a heck of an accomplishment!!
@LegendsNeverDieCollection2 ай бұрын
Bonkers. Just bonkers. Congrats Darren! Glad to meet you man!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jake! It was great meeting you as well! It was a great National this year!!
@BaseballCardPhanatic2 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed seeing your pickups! All I can say is WOW! Great cards!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked them! I was super happy with them.
@Godlikecollectibles2 ай бұрын
Awesome pick ups! And great to finally meet you in person.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Luis! It was great meeting you as well!! It was a great National! Looking forward to next year!
@BringingTheHeat-VBC2 ай бұрын
Finally found the 4-1...Yeah, You had to hit up that one when the opportunity strikes. I hate/love when that happens. You know what I think of the 34 LOU already! The Stan Babe was a monster.as was the 52 Jackie. I saw that on Ashes feed and knew it was in your wheelhouse. Glad you walked away with it. You had a SHOW Baby!!!! Nice to bring the wife back a trinket too, 🤣 So happy for you my handsome friend.What a "list" busting trip!!!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! It was a great trip. The list is done!!! On to another!
@ken-pr2df2 ай бұрын
Congratulations Darren on picking up your amazing cards!! You really hit a home run with these incredible treasures!!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Ken! I'm super happy with the pickups! Glad you like them!
@jimfalkler93612 ай бұрын
Hi Darren, it was great meeting you at the National. I appreciate your help and your opinion when I picked up the two O PEE CHEE Nolan Ryan's. Congrats on the awesome pickups. Thanks for the recap.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jim! Congrats on your OPC's! Glad you had a good time!
@billyballgamesportscards2 ай бұрын
Congrats Darren! You crushed it. For some reason it locked into my brain that you picked up a 52 Mays not a Jackie!😂 I was exhausted the whole show. I saw that and the 4and1 but didn't get to see the rest of them. Congrats once again you picked up some amazing cards! It was great meeting you!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Billy! I was exhausted most of the time as well. So much going on, plus standing all day (and being dehydrated most of the time). It was awesome meeting you in person! Looking forward to Strongsville (hope you make it!!). Good call on the 52 Topps Mays. Its going on my new list (the BillyBallgame addition).
@billyballgamesportscards2 ай бұрын
@@returntocollecting Nice, glad I could provide some inspiration! 🤣
@Jeremy-VintageCards2 ай бұрын
Hi Darren, Wow and 1 more WOW! Amazing pickups man… Glad you had a blast with many of the great folks in this hobby we all love. I gotta know what’s next now that you’re done with Top 50 countdown? Great idea/content with that series!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeremy! I had a great time this year!, hanging out with everyone I was super happy with my pickups! Not sure whats next for my channel. Still brainstorming ideas!! I really appreciate that you enjoyed the Top 50 Countdown!
@videoguy3162 ай бұрын
Fantastic pickups Darren. Super bummed that I missed you at the Thursday get together. Ended up leaving not too long after the group photo. Maybe Strongsville 🤔 Beautiful cards. So happy you found the elusive Gehrig/DiMaggio, it’s awesome. Have a great week my friend.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Doug! I'm sorry that we didn't get a chance to meet at the KZbin event. Yes sir, Strongsville it is!! Have a great week as well!
@DaveBauer1652 ай бұрын
Great meeting you and your dad at the show. I enjoyed our talks. Congratulations on the Exhibit 4 in 1 card. That card is amazing!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave! It was great meeting you as well! I was super happy to pick up the 4 on 1!! Talk soon!
@ciarancrilly21322 ай бұрын
Lazzeri & Gomez also iconic Yankees in the 4-in-1 card. Beautiful card.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thank you! All 4 of them are iconic! Love that card!
@s.macintosh-jc9rf2 ай бұрын
Hi Darren, I am a new subscriber to your channel and I really enjoyed your coverage of The National. In this video I was knocked out by your pickups. I have NEVER seen such a focused and quality selection of cards that you chose. The Gehrig Goudey is a gem and your Babe Ruth Goudey is grand! I look forward to seeing your channel in the future. Best Wishes, Peter
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Peter! I appreciate the kind words! I also very much appreciate the sub! I'm glad you enjoyed the pickups. It was a great National this year!!
@iconic_baseball2 ай бұрын
Great to see you as always Darren! Awesome pickups 🔥 it was an honor to hold that ‘52 Jackie on Friday!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Al! Its always great to see you! Thanks, my friend! Your Cy Young auto was 🔥
@thelicoricefarm2 ай бұрын
I’m super happy for you, Darren!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
@DiamondyardSportscards2 ай бұрын
Great to meet you at the hangout my friend. Sorry we didn’t have a chance to hang out more. Outstanding pick ups, that Jackie just blew me away!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks George! It was great meeting you! Looking forward to chatting more next year!
@ACD19942 ай бұрын
Amazing pick ups, Darren. I like the 1965 Topps Mantle. Sorry you had to see all of those people, but at least they didn't stop you from the cards you came there for, lol.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks Andrew! It was a good balance of hanging out and buying cards!
@thedetroitcollector2 ай бұрын
Awesome pickups Darren! Great to see you get the 4 on 1.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Eric! I was super happy to pick it up!
@RatedRookie2 ай бұрын
Fantastic pickups! Amazing looking Jackie
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I was super happy to pick that up. That was my goal card for the year. Glad you enjoyed!
@EverydayCardCollector-Jason2 ай бұрын
Awesome seeing you again Darren! You absolutely crushed it at this National! Congratulations on so many beautiful pick ups.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jason! It was great seeing you as well! The show was awesome, such a fun event!
@RipFan82 ай бұрын
Hi Darren. It was wonderful seeing you again and meeting your father. You knocked it out of the park again. Man I loved that Jackie. That will be on the top of my wish list for next year. I am so happy for you, as you've have had a spectacular year in pickups. Congrats my friend and we'll talk soon.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Stephen! It was great seeing you, my friend! You had some awesome pickups as well!! Looking forward to seeing your 52T Jackie pickup at Strongsville! Talk soon!!
@CleanCheapShots2 ай бұрын
Great seeing you again Darren. Wish we could have chatted a bit more. I was on a mission to find my big boy card. Congratulations on your pickups. Some very big boy cards for sure. Giant cards!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Drew! I agree, it would have been good to chat more. Are you going to Strongsville?
@CleanCheapShots2 ай бұрын
@@returntocollecting I am not sure. It's a ways off so I will likely wait a bit to make that decision. It is in April correct?
@Bruinshockeycards2 ай бұрын
Great video. Was my first National and I loved it
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thank Paul! Glad you made it to the show! Its awesome that you enjoyed it! If you go next year, please introduce yourself!
@ReindeerStudios2 ай бұрын
Fun seeing you again. I'm glad I'm not the only one who prefers that 33 Goudey Ruth. Most people seem to like the others, but I think it's rad. Congrats on a killer haul!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Skaght! I agree, the green one is sweet. The Ruth image and green background look super cool. Looking forward to seeing you in Strongsville!
@rayfromphilly69692 ай бұрын
great pickups Darren. Love that Gehrig.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Ray! I was thrilled to pick it up!
@360stockflips2 ай бұрын
Very cool exhibits 4 on 1. And that Jackie 👀.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm super happy with this years pick ups!
@eddyscardboardchaos2 ай бұрын
Great job on remembering all those names to shout out, I don't think I'm going to even bother trying. Very happy to see you finally got that 4-in-1 and that Jackie is an absolute stunner. Great show for you indeed. I was very honored to hang a little and meet you in person as well.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Eddy! Great meeting you as well! I was struggling a little with remembering everyone. I feel bad that I missed a few folks.
@mackeymintle662 ай бұрын
It’s all a blur. I was too excited to commit almost any names to memory. 😂
@SammyThunder2 ай бұрын
You came swinging man. Great takeaways!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Sammy! It was great seeing you!!
@scootscollectibles2 ай бұрын
Amazing pickups big congrats on adding those 4. It was nice running into you on the showroom floor. Wish we had more time to chat. Talk soon.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! It was great meeting you as well! I agree, it would have been good to chat more. Are you planning on attending Strongsville?
@scootscollectibles2 ай бұрын
I'm going to try. That show is often in the spring so it will all depend on the baseball season.
@ClementeCollector2 ай бұрын
Dude, you definitely had a show! Great meeting you, your Dad and your brother! Thanks for stopping by the house, driving me home, walking the show and your friendship!!!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
It was a blast brotha! Glad you got to meet my dad and bro! I really enjoyed hanging out! Can't wait until Strongsville!
@cloudsey420sufccards2 ай бұрын
Good stuff bud 👍 Sweet pickups. 🔥 👊 🔥 Have a good week!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Cloudsey! Have a great week as well!
@junkfoodjohnny2 ай бұрын
Wait. You made it very clear you were going there to strictly “help others.” Good to see you helped yourself!
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks! Tried to find a balance! Great seeing you there!
@hammerforty-four2 ай бұрын
Absolute beauties, Darren!! Great to meet you. Hope to see you at the next one.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks! It was great meeting you as well! Looking forward to 2025!
@cryptonite84952 ай бұрын
Wow, just wow. 😳 That Jackie is a show-stopper. I didn't even know there was a card with Gehrig and Dimaggio on it. I think you named pretty much everyone who was at the National, not just KZbinrs, but everyone. 🤣
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks! I met/saw so many people, it was a whirlwind!! Glad you liked the pickups. The 4 on 1 is super cool to me, being the only playing days card with Joe D and the Iron Horse.
@godisgreat84622 ай бұрын
Awesome my friend
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Ken!
@bagwell782 ай бұрын
The Gehrig DiMaggio Exhibits card also Lazzeri and Lefty Gomez.....4 HOFers in one card
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Its a great card! Love the Gomez and Lazzeri! I mentioned Gehrig/DiMaggio, because of my runs of those guys. I absolutely love all 4 players on the card. Its one of the best multi-player cards, in my opinion!
@W238thStreet2 ай бұрын
Great picks! This one (8:45) fits a little better into MY collection. I have a 81 Coca-Cola Ryan PSA 8. Let's talk trades.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Ha! Ruth for a Ryan... Glad you enjoyed!
@MatthewJohnson-fs7pl2 ай бұрын
It seems like you’re one of the only people who went to actually buy cards and not just hang out with people. No offense to anyone else but there’s a lot cheaper ways in life to hang out with buddies that doesn’t involve the national. Anyways, I’ve been serving overseas for four years and have never been to a show. Moving back to America next year so hopefully I’ll be able to make it next year.
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Matthew! For me, its the best place to buy! Hoping you can make the show next year! Thank you for your service!
@brentrichardsbaseballcards2 ай бұрын
Great pick ups! 😳 Looks like you guys had a blast! How would you compare Cleveland to Chicago? Not sure if I’m going next year or not
@returntocollecting2 ай бұрын
Thanks Brent! They were similar! I liked that Cleveland was more consolidated. Everything in 2 rooms. Chicago was more spread out. Chicago was better to get in and out of the event due to proximity of hotels and public transportation.