Some Unique and Impressive Personal Collections From Around the Hobby (Vol 1)

[@mikelaurence4987]

Hey Chris, thanks for posting my Rickey Henderson collection at the 4:13 mark! :) And thanks to everyone for all the fun and positive comments about my crazy/silly/insane Rickey run collection. Great to see the other collections from the video as well. Thanks as always Chris for your excellent videos highlighting the hobby. Good times.

[@Intensity-qz2jx]

Impressive Henderson run. Maybe some day a reasonably priced SGC 9.5 comes along. You can always sell other cards you may have + cash you and could possible pickup.

[@TheRmm1976]

What are prices of SGC 9.5 and 10? I tried checking ebay but don't even see sold listings for those grades. Must be super rare and expensive.

[@thirtyoneless]

The certified mail receipt is a brilliant move and honestly that would be my favorite. Thanks for showing some great collections. I love these.

[@radbradke]

That Twins collection is awesome! Must’ve been an adventure to assemble.

[@chadtellevik5479]

All of those collections were awesome. Thanks for sharing everyone.

[@cs5845]

That Twins collection is impressive. Some real dedication there.

[@chadtellevik5479]

Sending the guy a certified mail to get his signature had me rolling.

[@benb.469]

​@@chadtellevik5479 I can't take credit for being that clever unfortunately 😄 I got it from another collector, but it's one of the only autographs of his I've ever seen.

[@walterdudedonny]

I wonder if his wife signed it for him? Or someone in the household? I don't know how strict the certified mail folks are.

[@benb.469]

@@walterdudedonny I don't know how strict the USPS is. No way to know for sure of course, but it matches the few other examples I've seen of his autograph.

[@walterdudedonny]

@@benb.469 That's cool. And if this is a current trick, aren't signatures done digitally on an iPad type device? Technology may have rendered this tactic obsolete.

[@chrisc4264]

Love all these collections. I didn't submit mine because it's hard to really document just one part of it. I've got rookies dating back to the late 50s, autos, sets, uncut sheets and sealed boxes galore. All these labors of love are really awesome. Thanks Chris for all you do. These stories are really awesome.

[@Intensity-qz2jx]

I would like to see it, just for the unopened box's would be very cool.

[@chrisc4264]

@@Intensity-qz2jx I could share some of it I suppose. Most of my sealed stuff is modern from 2012 to present. Wish I had 86 Fleer Basketball sealed but I wasn't collecting yet at that time. Willpower to not open sealed product is obviously the key.

[@timelesscardboard]

There’s so much to love about this hobby! I myself had to figure out a way to collect that would be a challenge but not financially bankrupt me. The hunt for the cards is what I’m really paying for once I obtain them it’s cool but the Hunt is what it’s all about! Thanks for the stories

[@jasonwolfe9892]

It’s so easy to spend too much and even overpay. The hunt to get the cards you want at a price that you are happy with is a good feeling. I’ve overpaid on a bunch of cards because I wasn’t patient and impulsive.

[@jojofreelancer1210]

Journey not destination yea actually I have to agree. Possessing the cards isn't as fulfilling as searching for the next "win"

[@Intensity-qz2jx]

I understand about not bankrupting yourself buying the cards the cards you want for the Unique collection. The only way I could have done "My GOATS" outside of the 4 big sports was through the the cash I got from the Cal Ripken PC Chris bought from me. I had to buy raw of most of the cards. Some of those Sports Kids Illustrated were expensive. (Mia Hamm and Michael Phelps) to name 2 of them that were expensive. The Richie McCall player that had no cards I could find. The one pictured is a 3D phone Card. There were a few Chris mentioned in his prior videos. (Dan Brandman Cricket card). Some of them GOAT card are not graded. My vision is to get them graded when PSA has some realistic prices per card. I don't really care what grade they would get. Just haven the them slabbed is enough for me.

[@KalawaiaManuhia]

I loved watching this show and these collections. Thank you

[@EvSop93]

"Then I learned I was poor" I felt that in my soul.

[@michaelgolden4938]

I'm feelin like a broken record, but Chris, I think you're creating a valuable hobby archive for posterity with these videos. Just top shelf. Also, after watching this video, as collectors I think we're a little bit mad. And that's kinda beautiful. I've been sitting with the idea of 'Collection as Personal Expression' the past year, and this video is a great exemplar of that.

[@restingpilgrim3384]

Nice to see some true collectors of varied ideas rather than it be all about the money

[@muttsdisorder01]

I like the rule at the beginning. You have to collect for a while, not just buy the collection off the shelf. Great video, how other collectors think is fascinating.

[@Budsandsuds75]

Rickey run is awesome!

[@PoorMansInvesting]

That Rickey Henderson collection is crazy

[@paulbuker9596]

Really love that Twins Autograph run of every player! Truly amazing!

[@larrygitlin6017]

All impressive creative pursuits in collecting.

[@michaelcalland801]

Very cool.....!! Love seeing what others from around the hobby are doing

[@bigsmooth7998]

That Rickey SGC run is the best thing I’ve seen all week. I’m personally working on the 1989 Upper Ken Griffey Jr PSA run and only need a couple of the lower half grades to finish off the PSA rainbow

[@ryangill9909]

I sold my Griffey PSA rainbow at the last National. I was only missing the 2. The guy I sold it to, finally completed it. I am still working on BGS. I only need 1, 1.5, & 10. I have every half grade and authentic, authentic altered. I will keep an eye out if you let me know what grades you need.

[@Tommyhansonfan]

I love every single one of your videos man, by far my favorite card channel!

[@gregfruchtman1404]

Hello Chris, Some very good collections featured here.

[@ransomerikebersole9940]

Thanks for sharing! These and the adventures in card dealing are definitely my favorite segments on the channel! 😁

[@Intensity-qz2jx]

Me to. Chris is a good store teller. He is very descriptive. Those videos let me forget of my life ups and downs watching his videos. He has videos affect me.

[@chuckplayford3994]

Awesome post Chris - my favourite too - cheers buddy - thanks.

[@andyn9003]

Love the different collections. Great idea

[@fairweathercards]

I love how different we all enjoy the hobby. Thanks for highlighting these interesting collections.

[@millersbarparis]

Very cool collections man. Cool to see what gets other collectors interested in the hobby.

[@jackiechapman8189]

Gr8 video and content Chris.. That's a very cool idea to show these unique collection's.. All very impressive.. Love it. Stay safe all..👍💕🔥⚾🤗🤙

[@freebs8918]

The twins set might be the craziest and coolest thing I have ever seen

[@NuthinFancyCollectibles]

I love seeing other collections. Thanks to those that share with you and to you for sharing with us. Your dedication to the hobby is appreciated.

[@jeffreypeace2696]

Impressive efforts by true collectors...so enjoyable!

[@sasha-themarinersfan5777]

The website is so cool and a really inspiring project

[@deangearhartyeahicollectit2439]

Great idea and some great collections showcased

[@tdsportscards]

Awesome...very cool and unique collections for sure

[@dljcards]

So sick. Love the value of this channel

[@adamconnelly6995]

The twins auto are so cool best story..heck there all great..can't wait to hear the rest..I'm sure your holding the best for last..pls upload sooner than later pls..

[@chrisk2209]

Awesome video Chris. This is still just a great series of videos idea!

[@247willg]

Wonderful video Chris. Love all the angles you share with different ways to enjoy the hobby

[@Al-ImprovEd2022]

Really cool. This also could be an interview series where you and the collector talk over the pics.

[@Intensity-qz2jx]

Cool idea. I'd like to do a PC of athlete RC cards who there was true event movies about. Like the ("Blind Side). Some of them cards are tough to find as I have already researched some. Some would be very expensive if you went after there RC card like ("Ali").

[@Al-ImprovEd2022]

@@Intensity-qz2jx that’s a good idea.

[@jibcoolio7]

Love your show...I want to be a collector investor dealer myself I'm getting there!

[@markthompson7503]

You are a wealth of knowledge and ideas. Thank you!

[@rudistorm3348]

Rickey was the best to watch. When he was on third base tagging to go home he would run super slow to try and get the opposing team to even try to throw him out. Unreal.

[@alltimesportscards]

Love the RC run of the Man of Steal

[@sammyhill93]

All amazing stories and collections! I really like the first one with the website, that would be such a powerful tool to have! And he continues to evolve it, bravo to that guy 👏🏼

[@8CL8]

Great series idea!! Looking forward to more of these. Thanks Chris

[@louisg4901]

Love Rickey Henderson collection idea.

[@randyworden5232]

A note for the Twins collector..Zoilo Versailles lived next door to my friend's parents in Minneapolis. The FIRMEST handshake I will ever have and no body fat some years after he retired. And very personable as well.

[@cardboardmax9059]

The Rickey run put a smile on my face..and it's not coming off #smilestuck

[@matthewcook2097]

i almost sent my collection in of every griffey base refractor to exist when you asked for them.... Now i am glad i didnt LOL i would have never made the cut. Such cool collections GZ to all of the people featured in your video! Waking up on saturdays to your video with a cup of coffee is always nice. thank you!

[@Intensity-qz2jx]

Refractor collection of Griffey would be awesome to see, don't sell yourself short.

[@jakestoe]

All really cool collections! I liked them all. My favorite though is the Rickey Henderson. He was my favorite player as a kid and that card is what ultimately got me started in the hobby when I was about 10.

[@polandm]

I remember a Topps commercial from the late 80s where a couple kids were sitting on the front steps of a house opening packs of cards and one of the kids pulled a Rickey Henderson and he exclaims "WOWEEE RICKEY HENDERSON!" and always think of that childhood commercial when I hear his name. I wish I could find a recording of that commercial.

[@celebratedfamilycards1802]

I agree about the Henderson collection! My older brother had 2 Henderson rookies, both were not in good shape, and he gave me 1 when I was about 5. That was about 35 years ago and I still have it today. Still one of my favorite cards!

[@ThisTheBreaks]

The Ricky Run is impressive 👏 Stole 1st, 2nd and 3rd..

[@Intensity-qz2jx]

Awesome video. Very neat seeing collections that takes years to complete. It's definingly a labor of love and rewarding. Nothing like say I got that I wanted for the collection. I'm looking forward of the rest of them that you choose to highlight.

[@averagejoe7638]

Another Great video Chris! Keep em coming!

[@walterdudedonny]

I'm looking forward to the collection that features only "run over by a truck" examples of hall of famers!

[@philly_joe3705]

Thanks for starting this series! Always interested in not only seeing collections, but the stories behind the why of the collection. Good stuff. Have a great one and eat your veggies!

[@thewand100]

This an awesome video series. So refreshing compared to the usual collections based purely on hype.

[@AirZG]

Henderson collection is cool, hopefully he gets a 10 one day

[@sammolter9448]

Great collections, and great video!! I started back collecting in 2020, I collected when i was a kid in 90s. Cards were 99 cents a pack at store. Zion entrigued me to buy cards,. I got on ebay and bid on 19-20 prizm hangers thinkin there was a possibility of pullin a 200k card. Instead of continuing to bid i changed my mind and decided to buy Micheal Jordan remebering how hard it was to get a jordan out of a pack I bought singles under $30. I bought cheap lots, I have a nice 87, 88 and all the beam teams, and then i have the cool inserts like hoops scream, and heroics not really any high end cards. The gold medalion upperdeck 3 card gold insert set, metal universe a nice looking retro set that i cherish. I just set all my diferent jordan cards up and look at them all together, and it brings back memories of my child hood collecting days. I have done card breaks of ultra modern BKB alot and flipped raw cards on ebay, miraculous results you couldnt imagine the luck ive had. I can sell all my ultra modern but no way could i sell my jordans. .......Thats what collecting is all about finding that collection of cards that are priceless to me specifically thats about more than the money they are worth... I had been trying to buy a mj power in the key, and had to return them because the cards were trimmed 3 times from 3 sellers. Chipping on the back of that card is the worst of any card i have experience and its really hard to find one thats not, but my search will continue until I find the right one. To complete my beautiful artistic 90s retro set of jordan inserts.

[@rongross8993]

Interesting stuff!!! I'm still waiting on "THE GOOD STUFF "!!!

[@stevieg314]

wow, those collections were fantastic! I LOVE these stories, so much love by the collectors. These videos are my favorites as well, just shows what the hobby brings to different people. :)

[@nahumrodriguezviramontes4498]

Wow, great work.

[@EagleMan_TradingCards]

Graded card runs are actually pretty cool!

[@voyer44]

Genius idea to send certified mail to get James Manning Auto or anyone else that does not sign. Always love your content. You are truly the Jedi Master of trading cards.

[@VintageBaseballCardPacks]

Very inspiring collections!

[@shareyoursportscards5218]

I think what Carlyle is doing is fantastic - I have run into issues trying to stand-up and organize my own site in a similar manner.

[@commentingcollector]

Love seeing the unique collections! For affordability, I love the the G.O.A.T collection for the non major 4 sports. I know it may be on the pricey side but consider swapping out the Ronaldo for a Pele. Look forward to the next batch, maybe I’ll submit mine. Thanks

[@Intensity-qz2jx]

Yeah that was one of my ideas. I just couldn't afford one of his. The PC I based around the players who I have watched. The "Brandman" and Owens were two examples I didn't see play. I couldn't resist getting the Owens card. There are so much history concerning him performance at the Olympics. Like performing Olympics when Hitler attended. Just think how much Hitler hated Jews. I wonder how much he distained seeing a black man winning a gold medal. That feat is inspiring and important part of history for sure.

[@CoreyInCreamCity]

These are great! Shane needs the Mat Hoffman SI4K card for the BMX GOAT!

[@jojofreelancer1210]

Although not from Oakland,Rickey was 1 of my childhood favorites. Would have loved to have seen him more often in person. Im not sure if I have seen another player throw left bat only right handed.I haven't followed baseball as much as I did as a kid though

[@waltercopus1485]

There is a museum in St. Pete Fl where a man has the world's largest baseball autographs. He has over 5000 signed baseball's on display. It grows every year and it's worth a look if your ever in Tampa Bay area. It's called Little Cooperstown.

[@davidw2850]

That was an excellent video

[@swampdonkeyoffgrid190]

Very cool !

[@kenrogers1948]

Props to Mike Laurence... Doing the same with a few '77 Star Wars cards...

[@tommayrant2279]

The Lyman Bostock Twins auto would have been pretty expensive.

[@benb.469]

He was a prominent player who signed a lot, so his autograph is pretty affordable considering how long he's been gone. Some of the obscure players cost me a lot more 😬

[@JacksonLloyd952]

Amazing

[@arvia1984]

The person who sent certified mail to get an autograph is diabolical.

[@benb.469]

I got a kick out of it when I found it, but it's a somewhat common strategy to get very tough signers!

[@walterdudedonny]

@@benb.469 How strict is the post office? Do members of the household sign in place of the subject? My dad hasn't signed his own name very often if at all on anything at their house. (But I did get his auto last year.)

[@maksimize9215]

Great video

[@Sqwack27]

1. Run Ricky Run!!! I grew up in the Bay Area watching him as well. 2. The other sports “Goats” I would have to add Tom Curren or Kelly Slater to surfing. Bothe changed the sport.

[@tubenachos]

SI for Kids collections must go for big money now. Many "Other Sports" rookie cards came from their card sheets. I missed out 😭

[@leagueleaders]

If that first person wants to take that product to market I'm a venture capitalist specifically targeting tech SaaS (software as a service) I'd love to have something similar and I'm sure others would to.

[@philly_joe3705]

A product like this would be awesome! I'd definitely be a user. Thanks

[@rj-vj8gr]

Interesting video

[@whitesoxfancardcollector]

Cool stories

[@cincytino9153]

If you want to get technical as far as athleticly Henderson top 5 all time....maybe top 1 ....what a freak of nature...

[@hellocollegejason198]

Need more disc golf cards. Where are the Climo's the McBeth's

[@jasonkeener2442]

Wow I didn't know they had GOT cards.

[@YeagerFilm]

Ha! The certified mail trick.

[@verygreedy100]

Very 😎 cool

[@Bazookatom]

Great idea! Can we still send in collections? I missed the original announcement.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Thanks! At the moment I’m not taking anymore but I’ll do another round of these at some point in the not too distant future

[@smartluck100]

This has nothing to do with the current subject, however, I’d like to ask you if you prefer putting sets in binders or 800 count boxes? Love your channel man! Good stuff.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

I personally do not like binders, so I would choose an 800 count box. But that’s just my personal preference

[@rickjones3965]

I have a similar setup like yours in the intro. Was climate or temperature ever an issue? I get really concerned on cold cold nights..

[@rhinoknife]

How could Tiger woods not make the cut in the GOAT collection?

[@snerdterguson]

Years ago I had a PC, since lost in a move, that was centered around players I had met in person. So.e of the players I couldn't afford much from their playing days, but I would find oddball cards or tribute cards that came out in the 70s-90s. So while there wasn't really a ton of value to the cards, I did have several cards of every player I have met outside of some minor league players who never made it and therefore only had minor league cards, which I managed to find over the years. Collection included cards of Mays, Berra, Brock, Griffey Jr & Sr, Benito Santiago, Bernie Williams, Dawson, Pettitte, Pat Kelly, Dave Silvestri, Matt Stairs, Bagwell, Albert (at the time I met him, Joey) Belle, Knoblauch, Scott Erickson (remember him?), Brock, Gerald Williams, JT Snow, countless other players who came through Albany-Colonie either as a member of the Yankees AA team at the time or one of the opposing teams. I was lucky enough to grow up about 15 minutes away from their home park so from 1988-1993 I went to roughly 75% of all AC Yankee Home Games (the bulk from 88-91 and a few games here and there the latter years) and actually became known by the players who were there. One little story I have is on a vacation to Pennsylvania when I was about 11, my family went to Reading to see a game between the Phillies AA squad and the AC Yankees. We were just to th infield side of the visitors dugout watching BP when suddenly Bernie Williams (Not yet a very well known player and far removed from the fantastic player he would become) ran up to where we were seated, called me and my sisters names and asked what on earth we were doing there. He stood there talking b to us for a couple minutes and after the game brought us a couple balls signed by a handful of players. Bernie is a great guy so even though they have nearly zero value, I will buy every Bernie Williams card I can get my hands on and he ended up being the one guy from that old PC that I continued collecting. Cheers and thanks for the informative and fun vids

[@forpetesake20]

I've been trying to do this with the pete alonso collection but its 50 pictures and im not sure how to send that efficiently. any help would be greatly appreciated. im almost up to 500 2019 topps/bowman rookie logo cards

[@hvcool]

WHo has the biggest card collection ? besides Burbank card shop?

[@zachbohm1957]

Carlyle WTF MAN! Will you lend me some of your spare time? Colecting and writing code, i need some of that.

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

Props to Carlyle Rood (first collector).

[@cincytino9153]

Forgot about Bo

[@walterdudedonny]

Bo knows, however.

[@spic0li]

Dude has computer Alexa organizing his card collection he just pulled a planet up On Collecting. The "Tuxedo Slab" Great Term. Thats awesome guy refuses to sign so he sends him registered mail 🤣

[@terrytitus6945]

Hey,how can I get in contact with you,looking for various singles!

[@MrK623]

Minnesota Twins auto collection very impressive. But how can you keep it going?

[@benb.469]

It's easier than it seems. I buy/trade with other collectors and find the rest on eBay. Most current players can be found under $10. I used to get them myself at games and the yearly fan fest. But I don't have time to go to games anymore and the fan fest has been canceled since COVID, so I've had to get a little creative!

[@kurts6741]

Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson. He was named after singer-actor Ricky Nelson

[@justlikestartingover8938]

I think someone has a crush on Steven Williams, I mean Serena Williams.

[@jimmyhampton3920]

chris i got 600 mabey more tops auto they look like that all would grade a 10 i want TO sell them.