My Annual Top 100 Cards In My Collection - Part 1 100-51

Check out my 2023 year end Top 100 Cards in My Collection, Part 1 video. I hope you enjoy!

[@jamesmackey1229]

Very impressive. Look forward to seeing the top 50. Thanks for sharing.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks James! Glad you enjoyed! I hope you enjoy the top 50 video! It drops tomorrow morning. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@ACollectorsDream]

Awesomeness, what a great collection you have Darren. Great video.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Orlando! I hope you enjoy part 2 tomorrow! I appreciate your kind words!

[@chuck-thecornerstorecardco1205]

Nice group of cards that make up your bottom 50 cards in your top 100 cards in your collection. Thanks for sharing.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Chuck! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@RatedRookie]

Fantastic countdown! Outstanding Babe Ruth, Mantle, Jeter and Billy Ripken FF. So happy I came across this video after Chris from Missouri mentioned it

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks for watching! Your countdown videos were great, as well! I hope you like part 2 of the countdown as much as you enjoyed part 1! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@sheblindedmewithrefractors8795]

Just found your channel and subscribed immediately after this video. Great cards and love the variety in your top 100 so far. Looking forward to part 2.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Andy! Glad you enjoyed! I hope you enjoy part 2! I appreciate the sub! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@vintagesanctuary]

Darren, what a sweet 50 cards! Your Campy rookie looks stunning for the grade! Can't wait to sit down and check out your Top 50! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Adam! Glad you enjoyed! I think you'll like the top 50, I show 2 new cards that I haven't shown before. I appreciate you watching and commenting, my friend!

[@AngryOldManTTM]

Great video and super Part 1 Darren. Fantastic looking cards. Always enjoy seeing Mickey Mantle. Great looking 69 Reggie. Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Ed! Glad you enjoyed! I hope you had a great New Year!

[@peterb4871]

Wow, very nice cards, looking forward to 50-1 showing. Loving those pre war cards. Cool your wife has a collection.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Peter! Glad you enjoyed. My wife's collection is coming along, for sure! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@junkfoodjohnny]

I’m excited too! Solid use of company time!

[@returntocollecting]

Ha

[@latkellector]

😂

[@tigers727]

Great display of cards. Trying to catch up on your videos. Watching the rest now.

[@returntocollecting]

Glad you enjoyed Greg! Hope you get a chance to watch the 50-1 video tomorrow! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@sfisportscards8323]

Wow what a countdown. I think my top 100 would literally switch positions as I was filming the video, lol. Seems like you had a lot of focus when deciding what made the cut. I'm sure you did a lot of work putting this together and I appreciate that. You have some fantastic versions of these cards Darren. Always a pleasure checking out your cards and commentary!

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Sammy! It was tough to get the final list. The bottom 5 cards were moving on and off the list on the daily. I had to put a line in the sand, which bumped my 55 Clemente out of the top 10. We'll see where they all land next year. I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@larrygitlin6017]

Enjoyed the variety of your collection from all eras. Those are some nice cards and I can only imagine the next 50 will be. I also follow VCP on my collection and every day it is lower.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Larry! I agree, checking VCP each day is like checking my IRA in a recession... Glad you enjoyed! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@SouthernFriedCards]

Great job. Loved the video.

[@returntocollecting]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed! Merry Christmas!

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Awesome cards, Darren. Can't wait to see part 2.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Billy! I appreciate you watching! If you liked part 1, you'll really like part 2! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@billyballgamesportscards]

@@returntocollecting I'm sure I will. I know you have an amazing collection. Like the Ryan rookie of yours.

[@Hodges1455]

So many incredible cards. The Hughie Jennings is my favorite, don't have one of him yet. Great player. Sweet looking card of him, love the old English Detroit D on his jersey. The '53 Topps Paige is one of the all-time greatest cards. The '64 Topps Stand-Up of Clemente is such a cool card with him throwing. The Sisler is so fun, can't wait to grab one of his cards. The Exhibits of Hornsby is a stunning card. All great cards, thanks for sharing!

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Brian! Glad you enjoyed the video! I agree, the Jennings is a great looking card. Love his expression! I was surprised that some of the cards you mentioned were in the bottom 50. Prices are all over the map these days. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@videoguy316]

Did we know your wife has a collection too? Must’ve missed that somewhere but that’s pretty cool. Awesome cards and just beautiful eye appeal on all. My favorites are the Sanella Ruth & 53 Paige. I don’t own either but appreciate them. Thanks for sharing Darren. Looking forward to Part 2.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Doug! Yes, my wife collects Mantle! The 53 Paige is one of my favorites too! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@RandomEsports1]

those are very cool. hope you get more of those 64s. '92 griffey... nice

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks! I agree, I need more of the 64 Stand Ups! Glad you liked the Griffey! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@elitehunters732]

Great countdown. It’s amazing to see prewar RC’s having less value than a 70’s high grade cards. Of course given the grades you have them in….but there just aren’t too many prewar cards floating around as compared to 70’s vintage lol. It’s amazing to me. 👍🏽

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks James! I agree 100%! having a 70's Ryan in a 9 be more valuable than a Collins McCarthy Sisler is sort of nuts. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@Todd-fc2xb]

I love seeing the cgc/csg slabs.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Todd! I don't have a ton of cards graded by CGC/CSG, but I agree their slabs look great. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@alans_cards]

Great list, the 41 play ball ted is by far my favorite of his. Looking forward to the next 50.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Alan! Glad you enjoyed! The 41 WIlliams is a great looking card! (in general, mine is a little rough, but I love it). I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@SconnieTradition]

Really great 100-51!! Love the mix of pre war all the way through the years. Only problem is not much football haha!! Really like the Spahn RC and the Speaker!!

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Scott! Glad you enjoyed! I appreciate you watching and commenting! I hope you check out 50-1!

[@SconnieTradition]

@@returntocollecting I want to give it the attention is deserves. Its up next :)

[@markmeissner1665]

Great collection! New subscriber here. Maybe try some Goo Gone on the back of that 77 Ryan slab?

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Mark! I appreciate the sub! I'll try some Goo Gone! Thanks for the advice!

[@latkellector]

101 is one of my all-time fave multi-player cards. Great runner up!

[@returntocollecting]

Glad you liked that one! Its one of my favorite multiplayer cards as well! Thanks for watching!

[@threeriverscardcollector5962]

I'm a little late to catching up on videos... but great video, Darren!

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks David! Glad you enjoyed! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@BaseballTimeTraveler]

Really nice presentation of some fantastic cards, Darren. Enjoyed seeing the variety of eras. You have amassed a very impressive collection, and thanks for taking the time and effort to share your cards with us. Looking forward to the top 50. I think I have a pretty good idea of your number one!

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Rob! Glad you enjoyed the 100-51 countdown. I hope you enjoy the Top 50 tomorrow! Yes, you probably know which card is #1! That one won't change any time soon! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@CollectingBaseballCards]

Wow what an awesome recap of the top cards in your collection from 100 to 51! It's really interesting to see how cards have moved up and down the rankings from last year. Clearly modern cards like Trout, Jeter, and Bryant have taken some big hits in value recently. At the same time, it's cool to see some vintage cards that have climbed like the Greenberg and Keeler rookies. It's also neat how you've incorporated cards from your wife's Mickey Mantle collection into the rankings. Mantle is one of the all-time greats and it's special that you each have cards dedicated to your favorite players. I can really appreciate all the nostalgic aspects of your collection too. It's great that you were able to rediscover cards from when you were a kid like the Greenberg and Williams. Those must have extra sentimental value knowing their history. And who doesn't love the Fleer Billy Ripken error card? That was such an iconic oddball from when I was growing up collecting too. Beyond nostalgia, it's also neat how your collection spans such a wide range of eras from the very early 20th century icons like Cobb, Speaker, and Ruth all the way to modern stars. You've clearly amassed an incredible collection over many years of dedication. Watching recaps like this also gives me inspiration for continuing to build my own collection. While it will never compare to the breadth and depth of what you've put together, it's motivating to see the joy someone can get from curating a collection focused on their favorite players and moments from the history of the sport. Grading is also an aspect I'm still learning about, and it's fascinating to see the conditions and grades of the stars in your collection. I think videos like this that let collectors virtually visit other collections are so fun and interesting. It gives a glimpse into someone else's journey and passion for the hobby. I'm looking forward to part 2 to see those epic additions you teased at the end! Great work on the video - please keep them coming in the future too. Thanks for sharing a look inside your great baseball card collection.

[@returntocollecting]

Thank you! I really appreciate your comments! I agree, the top cards videos are great because you can see how other collectors build their collections out. Stick with it and you'll have a great collection as well. It takes time and focus to make it happen! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@jeffairtime3412]

Great stuff!!! Who the heck would put a sticker directly on a slab itself??? 🤷‍♂️😱🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Jeff! I know, right!?! I tried Goo Gone and it didn't work. Not sure what to do, other than have it reslabbed. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@jeremyheyman8952]

Wow you dont see a whole lot of psa 10's on junk wax era cards i feel like they control the amount of 10's on the pop report nice collection 🤙

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Jeremy! I'm sure PSA controls the # of 10's they give!! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@Stompkin]

Your collection is incredible. How much would your top 20-25 change if you ranked them solely based on how much you like the card (or the card means to you) and ignored value?

[@Stompkin]

Actually - make that video! 🎥

[@returntocollecting]

Great idea Jeff!

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Jeff! Glad you enjoyed! It would definitely change a bit.

[@CleanCheapShots]

My top 3 in your collection so far are: 1) Alexander; 2) Grove; and 3) Killebrew

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Drew! I'm curious what you think of 50-1. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@kevingeary2072]

Nice count down collection. FYI I think some goo gone will take that sticker residue off of the PSA slab of Ryan. Can't wait for part 2.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Kevin! I'll try some goo gone on the Ryan case, great advice! Glad you enjoyed part 1 of the count down! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@aw4782]

Goo gone will take the crud off the back of that slab

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks, I appreciate that! I'll give it a try! Thanks for watching and commenting!