My East Coast National Pickups + Which '55 Aaron Should I Keep?

[@DoubleDvintagebaseballcards]

Pete man we really collect so similar !! Love your eye for finding those forever copys. Your leftovers are most peoples forevers 😂😂😂. Stunning Paige and me and you are clubbys yet again 👊. Im so with you about comps and so called “over paying” .I think overpaying for an incredible copy of a card is actually a freaking steal of a deal compared to there higher ugly graded counter parts that go for 10 x what we pay. Todays over pays will be tomorrows deals 😎. Also loved the comparison with the hanks and looks like the lower grade won out that means your wallet won out as well 🥳. Now hurry up and make another video I love seeing your collection 😍👊🤙🤙

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I gotta agree, I will pay a hefty premium for a perfectly centered 4 over a overpriced oc 7-9 any day. There's nothing like finding a lower grade that looks 3 grades higher. Personally I'd much rather have one of the best 2s or 3s in existence over your average 4-5. From the seller side of things, the problem is there are too many buyers out there who think a top 10% card should cost the same as recent comps. It's ALL about the individual card for me. Thanks again the comments and the chat -- it's great talking to someone as neurotic about centering as I am 😆!

[@BaseballTimeTraveler]

Great presentation, Pete. Congratulations on your new acquisitions! Grand slam "4"s with Mays, Clemente and Paige. Just subscribed. Looking forward to watching your content going forward. Take care.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

Don't those 4s look nice together? lol Thanks for the comment - hope you like future vids!

[@fastbreaksbreakfast]

Great pick ups! Personally, I’m a low-grade collector and would choose the lowest grade for my collection and sell the higher grade. Both are very nice. Thanks for sharing!

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I generally stick to the 3-6 zone But I have plenty of 2s and lots of cards not even worth grading. What's important to me is eye appeal. I know it's cliche to say at this point, but I genuinely just buy the card, not the grade. I can appreciate the entire spectrum of collecting - a card's value is in its owner's eye. It's why I love Mookie Chillson's videos - his cards hold such meaning to him, and that impresses me most, not what the card's monetary value is. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it!

[@adambye2531]

What a great Satchel. Congrats

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

Thanks Adam (assuming that's your name)! I'm so psyched about this Paige, you have no idea. I've been dreaming of finding a copy this well centered with such nice color in a 4-6, and it's even better that I don't have to spend the extra money on a 5-6. 4 is the perfect grade IMO. Corners are just sharp enough, and if you find a really nice one, they can have the eye appeal of a higher grade, especially if you're a couple of feet away. So that's usually what I aim for. Such an iconic card. Anyway thanks again I really appreciate the comment!

[@thevintagecomposer]

Look at you making vids! Keep it up, it only gets easier and more fun. I'd keep the Hank #1. It was great to see you get that Forever Card in person!

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I'm trying! It was just an easy subject to cover. Thanks for the support - my newer Mantle video was inspired by a conversation we had.

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Hey Pete, great video, and welcome to the community! I watched this video on my phone, but from what I can tell, I prefer number 1. It looks like a cleaner image and may be a little better centered. Congrats on your pick-ups. Love the deckle edge cards, and your Satchel Paige is beautiful. I love your guitar collection as well and would like to see more of those at some point!

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

Thanks BIlly - great meeting you at the National if I haven't said it before (sorry, lots of new names!). I think you're right about Aaron #1. That seems to have won the audience poll by a landslide, although #2 is a higher grade. Crazy when that happens. And Mookie has me a little paranoid I'm going to alienate the card audience if I focus too much on the guitars, so I'm still not sure how to balance it, but I have some ideas brewing. Really appreciate the comment!

[@RipFan8]

Hi Pete. Awesome pickups, that Paige upgrade is a beauty. I would probably keep #1, as the colours look a tad brighter, and it's a newer label. Talk soon my friend.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

You know you're the first person to point out that Aaron #1 has a newer slab than #2. That in itself is a big selling point, but I also agree the color and centering is slightly better too. Back when I was just getting back into collecting, I believed a higher grade always meant it was a better card. Not the case! Thanks again - I'm glad I got to share this Paige with people, it's killer. I love these comments, keep em coming!

[@returntocollecting]

Great video Pete! I'd keep #1. Similar shape and centering, but better corners. Sweet pickups, congrats! My bro was happy to see you at the show!

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

Thanks Darren. I've decided to keep #1 I think. Surprising it might actually look better than the 4. Your brother was awesome - I really liked him immediately. So cool you helped him back into the hobby - I wish one of my brothers would collect cards. One collects coins but not cards, the other just isn't the collecting type. Anyway thanks for commenting - I appreciate it!

[@thedrewavintagelegacy6455]

It may have been the lighting but to me it looks like the color and registration on number 1 looks like slightly better. Love that Satchel. The color on your new one is perfect to my eyes

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I think you hit the nail on the head - the centering is slightly better and the color is richer on the 3.5, so I think I'm going to keep that one. And thanks re: the Satchel. That was one of the first real iconic vintage cards I ever bought, so I've had it for a while. It went to a great home with John 3D80sKid. Thanks as always for the comment!

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I find it super interesting most people picked the lower grade card! I'm still torn -- thanks VERY much for the helpful comments. Keep em coming!

[@RobCashCards]

Great pickups, man! Love the upgrade of the Paige. Also, both Aaron cards look great. If they were mine, I’d go with the 4. I’m not big on “ dents” on cards but that’s just me. Take care!

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

You know I was really torn about the 55 Aaron, but I think the crowd swayed me towards the 3.5, only because the centering and color are slightly better. I can usually handle surface issues as long as they're not creased. Thanks for the compliments and comment!!

[@LonelyBasementBaseballCards]

I liked the 3.5 before the reveal based on the top to bottom centering I’d sell the 4. Sweet upgrade on the Satchel!

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

It's turning out to be almost a landslide win for #1. This was a major upgrade fail for me, and I learned a big lesson. I only upgrade now if the upgrade is at least 1 grade up and way more obvious. And this Satchel is so killer, I fell in love as soon as I laid eyes on it. Thanks again for commenting.

[@mikethesportshistorycollec1947]

Great Paige and Deckle Edge cards. I'd keep the 3.5 on the Aaron.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I think everyone is swaying me back to the 3.5. This was an upgrade fail that happened over a year ago, but I just haven't gotten around to selling it. Definitely learned some lessons -- #1 is only upgrade if it's a really obvious upgrade, otherwise it's just not worth it. This was splitting hairs. And thanks this Paige is AWESOME!

[@MidLifeCards]

Another great video, Pete. I like Aaron #2 a little better. Beautiful Paige, too!!

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I truly appreciate the encouragement. You know, I was totally with you and leaning towards the 4, but I think everyone else's comments are making me consider keeping my original card. This is a tough one. Thanks for commenting!

[@rayfromphilly6969]

awesome cards, that satchel is such a beautiful card. the 56 aaron one of my favorites.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I'm guessing it's just a typo but I love the 56 Aaron as well! The 55 seems harder to find perfectly centered. For now I'm happy with either of these. I think I'm keeping #1 though. And thanks this Satchel is just a stunner... You don't see many like this! Thanks for the comment dude!

[@ACollectorsDream]

Beautiful upgrade to the Paige

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

Thanks I agree. I was looking for a really well-centered card in the 4-5 range, but this is even better than what I had been hoping for.

[@hammerforty-four]

Card #1. Better registration. Overall cleaner card. Sweet pickups!

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

My natural inclination is to go with the higher grade, but in a couple of cases like this I've downgraded because I like the eye appeal of the lower grade copy better. It's rare but it happens. I love these pickups -- I still can't get over this Satchel. Thanks for the comment!

[@SammyThunder]

You are definitely the fastest to get to 100 subs. Just 5 more to go man! Excited to see these pickups at the show. You scored big with the Satchel.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I just looked and I'm at 120 now... Hard to believe 120 people want to watch my stupid face! lol - Thanks for the comment as always.

[@DoubleDvintagebaseballcards]

Pete !! Love doubles 😊. I would choose #1 I think #2 has a slight diamond cut to it but both look amazing. Let me get back to the rest if the video now 😜👊

[@CleanCheapShots]

I would pick #1 because I thought I saw something on the left edge of #2. Either way, great looking cards that are a must to have. I ate with Mookie at the Park Ridge Diner on Sunday morning and then drove to Hillsdale NJ. Ever heard of it?

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

LOL What were you doing in my neck of the woods? And yeah I found a small wrinkle or indentation of some kind on the top center edge of #2. There may also be some wear along the left edge, you're right. So now I'm back to #1. Anyway, where abouts do you live?

[@CleanCheapShots]

@@50-Fifty-Vintage I live in Nebraska and was at the Florentine Gardens for a reception. And to investigate the alleged pinhole controversy. lol I get to NY about once a year.

[@shawncjack9417]

I would go with number 1….in my opinion it presents better. Centering looks good, coloring looks good. Both cards are nice. Great pickups…that Paige is amazing. I have a 4 in that card, and your’s looks much better (plus love the SGC slab)

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I know I can't really go wrong with either of these Aarons, but I've really gotten a kick out of everyone's feedback. It definitely swayed me back to my original gut feeling of keeping #1. And yes this Paige is sweeeeeeeeeeet. Gracias for the comment!

[@memphis370z]

Beautiful pickups! I think the color pops more on the Aaron card #1.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I think you are exactly right - also it's less diamond cut! Thanks for the feedback!

[@ClementeCollector]

I’d keep the #1, color pops better on front I feel. WOW that Paige is amazing!!!! Big congrats!

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

Thanks Theo, you picked the winner -- #1 is the keeper. That was a big upgrade fail -- it was early on after getting back into the hobby and I think the dealer helped talk me into buying that 4, and I stupidly assumed the higher grade meant higher quality. I've definitely learned that's not always the case. And this Paige is so killer... I know they're out there, but I personally haven't seen many copies this well centered, so I had to have it. Thanks again I appreciate the comments!!

[@mookiechillson]

Such a close call on those Hanks - I have a hard time suggesting you get rid of either of them. Maybe hold #1? Great day at the card show yesterday - I only wish we could have stayed longer

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

Agreed, it seemed too short, but I'm glad it stopped me from buying anything else. I think I'm leaning towards #1 on the Hanks after all, my original card. That was my first upgrade fail.

[@3D80sKid]

Like everyone else, I also liked #1 better. I thought the color and clarity was just slightly better. Congrats on the Paige upgrade. That card is on my list to buy and I was aiming for a great looking front card in around a 3. Please get my number from Mookie or Graig and let me know how much you were thinking for it.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

John, Mookie just told me yesterday that you had said in a video that you were looking for a new Paige and you said $850 was the exact number you were looking to spend... Whoa that's crazy! I know you told me that was the $ you were thinking of, but I had no idea you actually predicted it beforehand. I definitely had not seen you say that before, so that's kinda awesome. I hope you're loving it - I know I did! Thanks again for the comments!

[@LegendsNeverDieCollection]

Those Satchels are awesome!

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I agree -- they're both stunning cards. I've been happy with that 3 for a long time - it was one of the first big iconic vintage cards I ever bought, but I saw this SGC 4 and obviously I couldn't walk away from it. Thanks for the comment!

[@eddyscardboardchaos]

How did I see the Mantle video before this one? Either way, congrats on the Satch upgrade, I honestly think they are both stunners.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

😆 The algorithm failed you! lol - Well, at least they're not chronological - and to be honest I'm just flattered you watched either of them. Thanks again for the compliments!

[@CardKingCollectibles]

I personally prefer card #1 (the 3.5). I think that it has a sharper image and the color is a bit more vibrant.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

Sorry for the late reply -- I wound up agreeing with you and deciding to keep #1. Now I just need to put the other up on Ebay. Thanks for the feedback -- totally appreciate the comment!

[@CardKingCollectibles]

@@50-Fifty-Vintage You’re welcome!

[@4softcorners728]

I’m probably way late but I would pick Aaron #1. Both are nice though. Congrats on the sweet deckles and the beautiful Satch, Pete!!!

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

Hey it's never too late for a comment! I decided to keep the lower grade card, #1. It just wins on centering and color. And thanks this Satchel is one of the better mid-grade cards I've seen, in memory at least. Appreciate the feedback!

[@scottstuber5857]

#2. Solely based on centering.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

Sorry I somehow missed replying to this! I thought #2 was better on centering at first too, but the 3.5 is so close, and has better color. I decided to go with that, but I really can't go wrong with either of them - I enjoyed the feedback either way. I might do another one of these "Which one should I keep" videos - this was helpful and fun. Appreciate the comment!

[@ACD1994]

Would keep #1, the image looks clearer and crispy. I can't really see anything noticeably wrong. The 2nd Aaron is fine, but there are few flaws, though for a 2nd year Aaron, I would be happy, with happy either. But probably #1.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

You're totally right, they're both killer cards, but I think #1 wins out due to slightly better centering and color. This was really helpful for me personally because sometimes I can stare at a card for hours and I'll overlook some really subtle flaws like this. I learned a lesson from this for sure. Thanks again for the comment!

[@DansVintageBaseballPC]

55 Aaron #1. I’m still a corner wear guy, so 2 is out.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

The corners don't seen *that* bad on #2, do they? lol I'm more turned off by the indentation or wrinkle (it's hard to tell) at the top center. It looks like rubber band damage possibly. I was thinking about #2 but now leaning back towards #1, so thanks for the feedback!

[@mozzie22]

I think Aaron #1 is the keeper. Has better color.

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I think the color is what's swaying me towards the 3.5. The centering is actually a hair better because the 4 is slightly diamond cut. I have other cards that have a slight tilt and it doesn't usually bother me if it's really minor, but I'm really splitting hairs with these two cards! Thanks for the comment - I appreciate it!

[@ThoseBackPages]

self proclaimed "centering snob" places 3 of 4 slabs badly off center in the stands! :)

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

Good call. Admittedly I wasn't paying any attention to that at the time. Noted for the future -- I actually appreciate you calling me out on that!

[@broth6]

i'd keep both Hank Aaron cards. why feel the need to sell/trade one?

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

I don't *mind* having doubles of certain cards, but when it comes down to it, I only need one of each year for my Aaron run, and there are plenty of other people out there who would probably love to enjoy my extra. Keeping it to myself and not putting it out on display seems a waste to me. As long as I have the best example I can find/afford, I'm good. Also I find selling stuff to be as much fun as buying stuff sometimes. There's an art to buying lower grade, selling for some profit, and putting that profit towards a higher grade example. There's always a challenge to be had. I'm not saying it's normal lol!! Thanks for the comment - good question!

[@FreeSportsCards-c8r]

Beautiful Paige. Nice collection!! I’m subscribed and will be watching your videos. Good stuff.