My NSCC 2024- Pick-ups, Stories & Gifts

[@returntocollecting]

Enjoyed the recap Theo! Great pickups and gifts! Love the Bazooka!!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@returntocollecting Thanks for finding it for me and letting me know! Yeah, what a great time, definitely enjoyed meeting your Dad and brother!

[@iconic_baseball]

It was great connecting with you again Theo - awesome Clemente adds this year. I love that Musial photo too!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@iconic_baseball Thanks Al, I can’t wait to get the bigger cards back from SGC. But once again, thanks for the gifts, you’re far too kind! Tommy gun baby!!! RTJR 🏴‍☠️

[@BringingTheHeat-VBC]

Love the pic with Graig after the banks buy. Very Generous of Chris with the Mantle gift. That's the kind of guy he is though. Gorgeous Bazooka 62. You know I love those things. John looked great in his dog Spike chain. The Clemente Post card is spectacular. If Adam is starting a card shopper business, I'm BUYING! Nice run down my handsome friend!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@BringingTheHeat-VBC Thanks Mr Petty! Haha, John’s dog spike chain! Yeah, Adam needs to start a business of buying cards for ppl and charging 10%. I’m way too easy. The ying yang was good, next year at Strongsville I’ll bring up a 6 pack for you!

[@BringingTheHeat-VBC]

@@ClementeCollector counting the days! AND i would gladly pay Adam 10%

[@memphis370z]

More great stories! Thanks for sharing!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@memphis370z Thanks for watching and commenting! 👊🏻

[@the80slivehere]

Hi Theo! I am glad that I found your channel. You are positive cool dude with a love for your hometown heroes. I really appreciate that attitude about the hobby. Nice pickups and sweet gifts from your friends. 😃👍. Excellent! - Heather

[@ClementeCollector]

@@the80slivehere Heather, thanks so much! 😊 The hobby is what you make of it and I’m having a blast! Glad you found my channel as well!

[@basementcardcollector]

Theo great video!!! You picked up some Great Clemente’s man!!!!! I really enjoyed hearing your story with so many other great guys here in the YT community!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@basementcardcollector Thanks so much!!! Yeah we had a blast, I’m glad you enjoyed the stories! Thanks for watching 😀

[@mikepalena3900]

Fantastic pick ups Theo. Nothing like the national experience… way more than cards. Glad you had a blast. Great meeting in person. Thanks for sharing as always.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@mikepalena3900 100%, great meeting you as well! Thanks for watching and sharing in my enjoyment!

[@MidLifeCards]

Awesome stories, bud!!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@MidLifeCards Thanks 😊

[@robertlanham7830]

Great video, Theo! Looking forward to seeing your SGC return. I actually met Peter as well and asked how I could get a cap or shirt so I could represent. He asked for my address and on Monday I received a package with an SGC tux-style cap and t-shirt!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@robertlanham7830 Wow, that’s really awesome! I want a shirt, lol. I had my sgc hat on when he saw me also. I got it last year. What a class act he is!

[@robertlanham7830]

@@ClementeCollector for sure, and the dude looks even younger in person.

[@threeriverscardcollector5962]

awesome pickups, Theo!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@threeriverscardcollector5962 Thanks, stay tuned for the SGC return, we are clubbies now!

[@threeriverscardcollector5962]

@@ClementeCollector i've been making some big boy trades lately, so depending what it is, maybe not anymore 😢

[@cardsandcomics]

Great pickups and great running into you on Thursday

[@ClementeCollector]

@@cardsandcomics Yeah man, great catching up with you at the get together! Hope you and your daughter had a good time together!

[@Andys_Attic]

Like #23! Being a Pirates fan, my love for Clemente, also a huge Stargell, Parker, Bonds and McCutchen fan, lovin' the gifts including the generous gift from Chris from Misery.....lol Just joshin' ya Chris, love you and your channel. Love the Clemente's and your collection of his cards. The Manny's are awesome and the Musial and Clemente are my favorites. So happy for you man! Great charity and should feel very honored. John looks great in the dog chain (3D 80's Junk yard Dog) 🤣 Connections, comradery and cardboard, nothing like it!! It's more about the friendships we make in this hobby and are even more important than the pickups. Adam is great! Love his channel as well. What a character....lol Congrats on the Ruth Matt! Awesome! Love Mangini and his channel, so many great channels and people in this community. "The Bus" one of my favorites of that era. I also have a generational icon card (Mr. Rogers) Great card! Enjoyed the video and love the community. Glad you had such a great experience at the National 👍👍until next time, have a great weekend Theo ✌out

[@ClementeCollector]

@@Andys_Attic Andy, what a great comment! Yeah the bus was the man! Back when running the ball meant something! 3d 80s junk yard dog 🤣! You’re right, friendships make the hobby a 10! I hope to get to see you at a show one day, maybe the monroeville show, if you’re not doing strongsville next year.

[@Andys_Attic]

@@ClementeCollector I would love to meet up at a show some day Theo, not sure if I will be going to either. It would be great to though, I will keep you posted if I can be financially in a situation to get to one. It would be a road trip for me living in NEPA, but I have traveled farther back in the day to get to other shows. Have a great weekend my friend

[@troyscards68]

Theo, it was great watching you guys interact at the YT get-together and here and there at the show. Some really great pickups and gifts! The friendship and camaraderie of YT card community helps strengthen the hobby. Keep Collecting! And thanks for sharing

[@ClementeCollector]

@@troyscards68 That’s great to hear, yeah the get together was awesome!!! Friendship take the hobby from a 7 to a 10, IMO. Thanks man, I definitely got some more scarce cards, can’t wait for the SGC return!

[@ACollectorsDream]

Great pickups Theo, congratulations. Awesome seeing you again, great fun

[@ClementeCollector]

@@ACollectorsDream Thanks Orlando! Great seeing you too, the week went way too fast!

[@coltenhoots9086]

That’s awesome Theo amazing pickups! Glad you had a great time! I just picked up a Milk Duds Clemente as well! Want to get into the Bazookas too!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@coltenhoots9086 Nice, congrats on the milk duds also! Yeah it was really great, thanks for watching and good luck with the bazookas, very time consuming.

[@ACD1994]

Do you know why SGC did not grade cards at the National? But I hope they come back soon, and in what grade, you hope they come back in too. Aww I really like, the baseball thrills as well. Good on Chris, to gift, you the Mantle. I have the Mays. It's honestly one of my favorites.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@ACD1994 yeah I miss them, lol! I didn’t ask, my guess is, they don’t have the staff to spread resources or their booth wasn’t big enough. But I definitely hope they do it next year, it really helps grow the brand. Yeah Chris is so nice, such a cool card!

[@ACD1994]

@@ClementeCollector I think we all just hope SGC continues to do what they've been doing. Since they are now owned by the same company, which owns PSA, too, there's some concern, but yes, just hoping for the best.

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Great meeting you, Theo! I'm glad to see that you all made it through the frat house alive! Great pick-ups!

[@scottmaz2428]

Just incredible pickups my friend. Congrats on Milkduds card. Enjoyed

[@ClementeCollector]

@@scottmaz2428 Thanks Scott! I missed seeing you this year. Stay tuned for the SGC return, my 2 biggest pickups are in the order!

[@s.macintosh-jc9rf]

Hi Theo, Thanks for your recap of The National and your pickups. A more devoted Clemente collector I have never seen! Your scope of Clemente cards is very impressive. Seeing your friends was probably the highlight of The National but you got some great pickups! Have a great weekend and enjoy your cards! Best Wishes, Peter

[@ClementeCollector]

@@s.macintosh-jc9rf Thanks Peter! The 2 biggest cards will be in my SGC submissions video, hopefully they get back soon, I miss them, LoL! I met a lot of Clemente collectors at the show, they don’t have channels, but we exchanged phone numbers. No player has a more loyal following IMO….. Appreciate you! 👊🏻

[@LegendsNeverDieCollection]

Really enjoyed the stories Theo, and meeting you my friend!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@LegendsNeverDieCollection Loved meeting you too Jake!

[@legendsofthedugout4899]

First thing Theo, thanks for the big laugh at the end and the reminder. Second, I was the one that gave you that Clemente postcard with the PR flag in the background. It was great seeing and hanging out with you again roomie!! You got some awesome pickups!!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@legendsofthedugout4899 Ohhhh shoot, sorry I forgot man, thanks for reminding me! And thanks again for thinking of me! Always great seeing you too roomie!

[@3D80sKid]

It was great to spend time with you and to be there to help you with some of your big purchases. I’m really glad we were able to spend so much time together in person. I can hardly wait for Strongsville!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@3D80sKid Yeah, that was cool how that worked out! And the poker game was a great time as well! Counting down the days as well until Strongsville!

[@vintageonvintage817]

Great recap Theo, sounds like you had a great time! Some awesome pickups, that Clemente postcard is sick! Gotta love the Bus, what a great gift from John! Can't wait to see what you turned into SGC!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@vintageonvintage817 yeah, me too- 2 big cards coming back! We definitely missed you, John was lost without his partner! Hope to make it to Chicago next year, I know you’ll be there! Thanks for watching man!

[@royakard8536]

I'm really happy you all had a enjoyable time. When I came back into the hobby, this channel has been in my top 10 to enjoy. I guess I lean towards folks enjoying the hobby. The big show off types or the mega money movers are cringe at best. Keep on showing folks how to enjoy as YOU like to. When this thing crashes, true collectors will be the only hope for the future.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@royakard8536 That really means a lot, thanks for those kind words! This hobby, is so much fun, and I’m glad my videos translate that. You have a great day, thanks for watching! 😀

[@Hodges1455]

Gave a video like. Enjoyed the video and the stories. Was great to see you at the show, Theo. Looking forward to seeing the two cards come back from SGC!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@Hodges1455 Thanks man, wish we had some more time to talk. What a busy show. Yeah I can’t wait for the sgc return! Thanks for watching bud!

[@870543weeg]

Nice Clemente additions to your collection

[@ClementeCollector]

@@870543weeg Thanks! The two big ones are coming in the SGC submission, stay tuned!!!

[@MrJmangini]

That’s a Bazooka I’ve been wanting.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@MrJmangini So he wanted $250, I offered $200 and he said yes. 707 already has that psa 2 on eBay for like $700. And the local guy RC means (card world*) has one on eBay SGC 3 for $500….. both way above what they should sell for but text me if you want a link. Thanks again for the bus card!

[@MrJmangini]

⁠​​⁠the economic collapse has begun. I’ll get one cheap soon.

[@Andys_Attic]

🤣John, I can't believe you don't have 5 of these in your collection by now.

[@Andys_Attic]

@@ClementeCollector I see that RC means and his over priced stuff all the time, the sad part is that he has some things once in a while you don't see anywhere else and I always want them....lol I just wish dealers and sellers were more real with their prices. I see people sometimes listing $10 cards for $1000's and it makes me laugh and angry at the same time. Trying to take advantage of inexperienced collectors isn't funny at all and I keep hearing how overprices 707 was at the National as well. Have a great weekend guys.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@Andys_Attic everything you said is spot on! Never bought from Means and he’s had a lot that I wanted to

[@DaveBauer165]

Loved the Musial. You made a great purchase!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@DaveBauer165 Thanks Dave, I agree, love it!

[@jpcards]

Great recap, Theo -- I really enjoyed it. That McCarthy postcard is an awesome find!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@jpcards Thanks John, yeah it’s such a great image of the great one! Thanks again for thinking of me, always better to buy a card from a friend!

[@RL3sports]

Fun stories. Thanks Theo

[@ClementeCollector]

@@RL3sports Thanks for watching! 👊🏻

[@CleanCheapShots]

I really like that Clemente from Topps Chrome Platinum. Great stuff Theo.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@CleanCheapShots Yeah, great gift from David! Thanks Drew, I’m glad I got to see you get your 55, beautiful card!

[@signsofthepastime]

Great recap, Theo. Congrats on finding the ‘62 Bazooka. All your pickups were great and love the gifts from friends. Fun photos with the guys too. I think Dave needs a rematch…he had a bagpack on!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@signsofthepastime The great backpack controversy! LOL! Yeah, it was a lot of fun, but we definitely missed you bud!

[@vintagesanctuary]

Theo, what epic additions to your Clemente collection! I love how you highlight the story of Matt's epic Babe Ruth pickup! The louper approves!😆👊P.S. That chain and holder for John's Babe Ruth card was one of the highlights of the Big Show! So well done, my collecting brother! 😊👊

[@ClementeCollector]

@@vintagesanctuary The louper!!! Haha, thanks man! What a great time, I miss you guys!

[@mathbowler2782]

Nice Bazooka Clemente. By the way, I checked, and I have a 1965 Pirates team ball with Clemente on it. I was so surprised that I could not remember the year when we were chatting.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@mathbowler2782 wow, that’s really special!!! I’m hopeful to have a cut signature one day but man are they expensive! Thanks for watching! 😀

[@EverydayCardCollector-Jason]

Had a blast hanging out with you as well my friend! You almost came back in that poker game and played really well.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@EverydayCardCollector-Jason haha, I needed to double up one time in the heads up. It was really great getting to stay in the same house with you, can’t wait to hang out again, maybe Strongsville again.

[@4softcorners728]

You weren’t supposed to let everyone know I’m a secret card shark!!! I was thinking of changing my last name to Moneymaker! You weren’t too hard on me, I was just messing with you! When you’re brothers you have to tease each other like brothers! It was awesome hanging out Theo!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@4softcorners728 Haha, okay Mr. Moneymaker! It was great hanging with you too man, so glad we had all the guys in the house together! Thanks again for the gift, your far to kind to a Pittsburgh yinzer!