Rocklin Card Show Vlog: Vintage Baseball and Football Card Pickups- May 2023

[@ken-pr2df]

Sharp looking cards!! The memories of these players takes me back to when I was a kid!!

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate it. I love collecting the old vintage legends. So much history to it.

[@ken-pr2df]

Thank you for doing videos at the sports cards shows that you attend. You do a great job in showing the cards at the shows. I also appreciate the conversations you have with the vendors as it helps me to learn more about the hobby. Your presentation makes me feel as though I was at the sports card show in person!!

[@StraightRaceCards]

I am really enjoying the card show videos. Your format is really well done and it’s exciting & informative as well! Thanks Graig!

[@MidLifeCards]

That means a ton. Thanks so much.

[@Miguel_Travels]

I don't watch any television anymore, as everything I'm interested in I can find on KZbin, and your videos are some of the best. You are a natural when it comes to these card show videos. I am really learning a lot. Thank you!

[@MidLifeCards]

I'm like you...TV is out and KZbin has taken over my viewing time. :-)

[@kevingeary2072]

Your video's remind me was I was just staring collecting back in 1980 and my dad would buy cards, at a large monthly flea market, for me and my brother. My dad passed in1998 and that time with him meant the most when I look back now. I have a 15 year old daughter now and we go to the same flea market searching for BB cards for me and Pokemon cards for her. Your dad reminds me of my dad and it is awesome seeing you two collecting together. Love your content, keep it up and God bless.

[@MidLifeCards]

Wow. That means so much. Thanks for sharing. Making memories with loved ones is what it's all about. I'm very fortunate to still be making fun memories with my Dad.

[@vintageonvintage817]

Some fantastic pickups! You do a great job of filming card shows which is not an easy thing to do. Always enjoy cards show videos of yours!

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that a ton. I always look forward to your comments as well. You're very positive and kind. Thanks so much.

[@larrygitlin6017]

Always love going to the show with you as you search. Your Mays is gorgeous as I love the ones that look like they came from a pack. Sharp corners, centering nice, screw the old holder though I did watch your generations of PSA holders. I have to admit I do notice the holders since your video. Very nice Otto Graham , you have good taste Enjoy your pickups and thanks again for taking me with you to the show.

[@MidLifeCards]

Thanks so much Larry. I so appreciate your positivity and kindness. Means more than you know.

[@sw1217]

I liked that buying a home on a busy street analogy. And that 1989 Fleer FF for $10 should be an automatic but next time.

[@MidLifeCards]

Agreed on the FF card. I regret not buying it. Felt weird buying it, but felt dumb not. Oh well.

[@djbrennan3801]

100% should have bought

[@s.macintosh-jc9rf]

Great show Graig! You got a wonderful deal on the Willie Mays card. Have a great Memorial Day! Respect, Peter

[@MidLifeCards]

Same to you Peter. :-)

[@theoutsiders3008]

These are the best videos with the show content. Great stuff! Thanks!

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that so much. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@TedWilliams1959Fleer]

Excellent, excellent amazing video which should help many people with their submissions. Keep up the nice PSA 10 videos.

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that a ton. Means a lot. Thanks so much.

[@mikethesportshistorycollec1947]

Very nice pickups. Love both the Graham and the Mays. Well done in my book!

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that. Thanks!!

[@GoldenSlumber474]

Your card show production & narration videos are superb Graig-the best on KZbin. You take time with the visuals & I like how you intersperse short review clips on your pickups. Your ‘59 Mays pickup was a great deal. I have about 25 graded 59s including the Mantle highlight card but no Mays yet. Glad to see you focus on those undervalued football cards. I have some bids in on auctions closing Sunday night including Unitas & Starr. 🤞

[@LetsStormTheTeaCupRide]

Another quality video. I honestly don't think 99% of collectors think about the generations of the PSA slabs or even know about it. They see a number and basically go with that.

[@MidLifeCards]

I think you're right. It's an interesting topic, which I find curious to talk to people about and get their opinions. But, like you said, I don't think most people care or pay much attention to it.

[@MikelineTV]

It looked like you had a blast and you found a few cards you were satisfied purchasing. I went Saturday

[@MidLifeCards]

Definitely had a good time. Sorry I missed you. If you ever see me at a show, I hope you'll say hello.

[@returntocollecting]

Great video Graig! Looked like a fun show! Great pick ups. Thanks for sharing!

[@MidLifeCards]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@briankane759]

I wouldn't worry about the older grades. You got some great deals! Awesome cards.

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that. Ultimately, it's about the card, not the holder, and I really like the cards I picked up.

[@bp6614]

Love the card show videos! Learned some savvy ways to navigate the tables watching you. Thinking of your Otto Graham pick up. Can PSA reslab without regrading? Is that a service they offer? Say your slab got scratched etc… That way you keep the grade with a new case. Did you notice Jim Brown’s at a higher price with the recent unfortunate news?

[@MidLifeCards]

Regarding the Otto Graham, yes. PSA will reslab into the new case without regrading. To me, that's a good and a bad thing. A lot of people were grabbing Jim Brown cards and a lot of dealers were pulling their Jim Brown cards from their cases, not knowing what would happen to his prices. The news broke that he had passed right as the show was opening, and was the talk of the show. I'm actually planning on doing a video about that whole type of situation in the next week or so. It's an interesting idea that card value change when a player passes...and there are a couple of things I think people could/should consider.

[@stevegallo8483]

This video makes me wish we had a card show in town some time soon. I'm in the Charleston, SC area. Don't remember the last time we had a card show here. Saw a Gino Cappelletti in that stack of vintage football. I would have grabbed that one.

[@MidLifeCards]

Check out the sports collector's digest website. they have a card show calendar. Sometimes there are shows that are poorly advertised, but listed on there.

[@Hodges1455]

Congrats, both of those are great pickups!

[@MidLifeCards]

That's so much. I'm really happy with the two buys.

[@leapheap6837]

I enjoy collecting vintage players autos all time greats. I especially enjoy collecting Topps Dynasty baseball and panani flawless.

[@MidLifeCards]

There's something about the shine of flawless that I also like very much. Great choices.

[@jude999]

There was a brief moment where Willie Wilson was the fire. That rookie Earl Campbell. You can always reslab the Mays for cheap. I would pass on it thought, cuz OC. At this point, I don' even consider OC. Soft corners don't bother me. I love those comp insert shots! That Walter Payton was a beauty 20:40. Do you ever ask for a receipt on cards? Would dealers be adverse to that? I am thinking on re-sale if you sell on a pay app the IRS will tax it and rather than paying tax on the whole sale you only need to pay tax on the profit. But without having proof what you paid, you would not be able to do that.

[@MidLifeCards]

That's a really interesting question. I don't know how proof would work, but you make a great point. Asking for receipts at a card show seems like it would be strange, but for tax purposes, if you need proof, I get it.

[@jude999]

@@MidLifeCards Yeah. Biden admin now forcing Paypal and other pay apps to submit a 1099 K. Goes into affect next tax season. They already got ebay.

[@rex-freestylepackripps801]

These are always fun vids!!👍😎

[@MidLifeCards]

Glad you liked it. That makes me super happy. Appreciate you watching and commenting. :-)

[@Chical209]

It seemed like there was a good mix of everything there, but it wasn't a very big show. Saturday afternoon it was packed. I picked up a hand full of cards in your video, but you had to fight to get at the value bins.. I cant wait for the June show in Fairfield, hopefully more room and less crowded to get some deals.

[@MidLifeCards]

Agreed. This show had 80 tables. The Fairfield show should have over 300. The area in the mall for the show has 6000 sq. feet. I'm looking forward to it. If you see me there, I hope you'll say hello.

[@Chical209]

@@MidLifeCards 300 will be awesome! I have never been at this show so I'm looking forward. Travis AFB is my former home. I hope the Fairfield show continues to grow. No doubt shows are the best way to get access to quality raw vintage, and get good deals. I'm planning on Saturday visit, so if I see you I will for sure say hi and trade what I found and looking for.

[@JohnMiller-jj9kx]

Great show, and some education on slab age. But didn’t care for the discussion on, you gotta sell me this slab at a lower price because it’s older and I won’t make as much money when I resale it, portion. A good topic for debating but not so good as a reason to gain a discount from the current seller. Nevertheless, it was a nice show with great cards and pickups. Thanks a bunch!

[@MidLifeCards]

I get it. I just know there are people out there that have mixed feelings on the topic, and I am always curious hearing what others think. So, I tend to ask a lot of questions, and I thought it would be interesting to share with everyone. Appreciate your feedback.

[@marcbeutler7204]

Really bummed I couldn't make it to this show. I was hoping to run into you.

[@MidLifeCards]

Bummer. There's a show coming up in a couple weeks in Fairfield. I'll be there for sure. If you see me, make sure to say hello!!

[@stuke1976]

Looked like a fun show.

[@MidLifeCards]

It was a fun show. Whenever True Cards and Collectibles puts on a show, they always do a great job of having lots of signers and create a fun atmosphere.

[@harrymoger]

I don't think I have seen a more beautiful Football Card than that 1955 All American, it is much more than just a card, that is Piccaso-esq.

[@MidLifeCards]

The entire set is gorgeous. I think they go overlooked and are an incredible set with some of the all time legends.

[@harrymoger]

@@MidLifeCards I just checked the Jim Thorpe from this set. Oh my giddy aunt !! Absolutely stunning.

[@MidLifeCards]

@@harrymoger Agreed. I love it. Knute Rockne and Sammy Baugh are sweet, too.

[@bagwell78]

The corners look super sharp, color/ registration look great.... honestly, so long as there aren't any surface issues, if you had a more generous grader, I could see that card even coming back a 7. The centering is enough for a 7. I've seen recently graded 7s with worse centering. You can get some great deals with older generation slabs because of the (imo misplaced perception) that the card should be automatically considered a grade lower because it's in an older generation slab.

[@MidLifeCards]

I definitely agree that A LOT of older slab grades hold up. The perception is definitely something that could be taken advantage of, like you said. Great point.

[@blueodum]

The card at the top of my want list (though I can't afford it yet) is either of the Walter Johnson Cracker Jack cards.

[@MidLifeCards]

Those Cracker Jack cards are so awesome. And Walter Johnson may be the best there ever was. Great choice.

[@RL3sports]

After you bought that Otto Graham card you were looking through a discount box of football cards. I saw a lot of cards I'd want. Can you tell me who the dealer is? If he has a website? Any info would help. Catching up on old episodes nice I'm new

[@MidLifeCards]

Unfortunately, I don't have that particular dealer's contact information. You're referring to the vintage cards in the discount box, right?

[@RL3sports]

That's the box, you pointed out it was 40% off. You stopped to take a closer look at the bowman cards. I collect older than 68, my birth year. Football cards are cheaper so I can be picky. There isn't s**t for vintage in amarillo tx

[@MidLifeCards]

@@RL3sports ok. I know which dealer you’re talking about now. His name is Steve and I believe he puts on the Sacramento card show at the Wyndham. But I don’t think I have his contact information.

[@jayhawkermikevintagecards]

Otto Graham was the original GOAT. His cards are criminally undervalued in my opinion. Sure, there is a bias of time in that Graham's counting stats pale compared to today's standard, but just a little research shows how great he was. Graham dominated football as no quarterback has ever done. I also have no doubt that there is a bias against older slabs. This could be researched via sales.

[@MidLifeCards]

I totally agree. Looking at his stats compared to others of his generation is unreal.

[@jimmybacas8003]

Here's a question Graig in regards to the new/old PSA slab grading standards: Back in the late 90's/early 00's BGS graded cards carried a premium over PSA due to the perception of 'stricter grading standards' ie a BGS 9 would sell for more than a PSA 9 etc.. Would it make sense in today's climate to search out old BGS graded cards from that timeframe, crack the case, and submit to PSA? Maybe taking advantage of an arbitrage opportunity? If BGS standards were truly better at the time, that could be a really good play (Considering old PSA slabs still carry more value than BGS slabs currently). Something to think about! Thanks for the content!

[@MidLifeCards]

Wow. What a TERRIFIC Question!! So, I want to answer that, but I have too many thoughts than I could type as a response. On Wednesdays, I do a Q and A response. I want to use this question in this week's Q and A. The video will post on Wednesday, and I want to give you a more thorough answer via video instead of simply typing a response.

[@djbrennan3801]

I would have bought they Billy face in a heartbeat

[@MidLifeCards]

I know. I blew it on that one. :-(

[@brianhenson4849]

Vinatage football is still underrated

[@MidLifeCards]

VERY VERY underrated.

[@TheGodfather1955]

I don't blame these dealers for trying to get the highest price they can. But to be honest, most of them are not being realistic. Whenever I see a card I really like, I ask to see it but don't get overly excited and tell them I'll think about it. Then I go back to that table (if the card is still there) and make them an offer right before the place closes. It usually works. As far as older slabs go, I think a seller should re-grade their cards every 5-6 years. I personally don't buy older slabs.

[@MidLifeCards]

I agree. A lot of the list prices are extremely high. Your strategy is a good one. It's essentially what I did, buying both cards right before closing.

[@ACD1994]

I would have asked the seller if he thinks PSA, is more shady now than it was 30 years ago, there seems to be more trimming and altering of cards...and PSA still grades them, which makes me nervous buying any high end vintage cards...🤷‍♂

[@MidLifeCards]

Nobody hate PSA more than you. I understand there have been issues in their past, and I understand there are issues in their present. But, most companies have had issues at some point.

[@torch3316]

Grade is the grade I don't think it matters when it was graded

[@MidLifeCards]

Some feel grading has gotten harder, but I think A LOT of older grades hold up despite any changes.

[@paulmartin7892]

Football in general is under rated unless it's a quarterback

[@MidLifeCards]

100% agree.

[@oarancards4443]

$100 for otto you stole it lol

[@ACD1994]

The $200 for, the Mays card, is an even bigger steal lol...not sure why the dealer only took 200 dollars for it, so what if it's an older slab, the grade is what it is. Hard to say, what it would receive if were to be reslabbed...imo doesn't need to be.

[@MidLifeCards]

It was a good deal for sure. I've looked at that card in his case for the past 2 or 3 shows he's been at. So, I've been eyeing it for a while.

[@jamespinette9403]

You stole the Mays all star card. I can’t believe he gave u another $25 off ! A PSA 6 is a 6 whether it’s a 2nd generation or a 10th generation card. I have older ones that would destroy some of these newer generation cards. Sure some of the newer gen cards are nice, but I still see many poorly graded cards that I wouldn’t even remotely consider. TRUE collectors are going to buy the best card in the grade whether it is from PSA, SGC, BGS, or whomever.

[@MidLifeCards]

I agree that many older generation slabs hold up over time. Some don't, but most do. I didn't even ask him to drop the price, he just volunteered it. I would've given him the whole $225 he was asking.

[@jamespinette9403]

@@MidLifeCards Graig, all I was saying was I get your video a while back about the PSA generations. The only point I was making that just because it may be an older generation card it doesn’t mean it’s a poorer quality card. I have an older gen Yaz card that’s a 4 that I would put against most 6 grades. I have some other older gen cards that I feel are as awesome as that one.

[@MidLifeCards]

@@jamespinette9403 I totally get what you were/are saying and agree. I think we’re on the same page for sure!! 👍