Ultimate attic find! The Uncle Jimmy Collection: vintage autographed baseball cards & memorabilia!

[@888strummer]

What an amazing collection and what an amazing story. This adds more fuel to the fire that it's best to just collect what you love and if it goes up in value then fine, but if not; then that also is fine as you are the proud owner of stuff you love.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Yes!

[@forourtroopssake7373]

Love this video! I work with Veterans, who battle PTSD. I’ve introduced them to the hobby, because hobbies provide them with “downtime”. I just wanted to thank some of your viewers, for sending me cards, for them to trade, and appreciate. It’s just me, and sometimes cards are difficult, for me to buy, for them. You, and your viewers, have provided them with hours, of pleasure. Thank you all. Sincerely, LT Quinn Mallonee🇺🇸

[@somedude2420]

My grandfather, born in 1927, used to tell me about the cards/comics (Superman/Action Comics #1 was his gem) he had until his mom threw it all out. You could just see the heartbreak in his eyes. My best was a Joe Montana rookie bought at a card show for $8 on a Sunday. Next morning it went to $200. Sold it in high school to fix my car. A lot of great cards I've got since then usually went to be sold to pay a bill or bail out (not jail) some emergency. So, I've been pretty cleaned out, but do have a couple nuggets stashed away to pass on to my kids/grandkids when my days are done. And now it's boiled down to buying complete sets and leaving them unopened, and also stashing unopened hobby & blaster boxes. With the recent retail changes, I'm going to straight hobby boxes. Great vid's. Love the attic finds.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Thanks! I hope you caught the attic find about Action Comics 1. My dad had similar stories about his cards getting trashed, except it was the 1950s and 1960s.

[@kevinpiper617]

I still have 2 rookie Montana's I pulled myself when I was a kid. I would have three, except I sold one to a friend for $100 in 1990. I need cash to go to a bachelor party in Vega. See liked a good idea at the time! Ha!!

[@JunkWaxHero]

@@kevinpiper617 lol

[@TalkingBallCards]

Uncle Jimmy was clearly ahead of his time, such an incredible story and great recap!

[@aparise1]

Uncle Jimmy clearly loved baseball and that's the best part of this story.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Yes!

[@JohnSweeney-z6k]

Another great story, your a pleasure to watch, wonderful time when autos were part of the hobby without paying for them.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Thank you!

[@shawn2789]

Uncle Jimmie is a Legend now.

[@danielbernier6095]

Wow. I love this story. You did a good job presenting it. For me a grade 4 with those vibrant colors appeals more than faded color with slightly crisper corners and edges. I think I would have gotten along well with Uncle Jimmy. Great story.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Thanks - and I agree!

[@paulmartin7892]

Wow! This series is great! Keep it coming

[@JunkWaxHero]

Thanks Paul!

[@josephpaluba628]

Ugh. I remember that B.Dent home run like yesterday. Be glad you weren't born yet as that day sucked. Lol. Great story. Go Bosox

[@JunkWaxHero]

It still stings even though I wasn’t born yet 😤

[@boomerbreaks2133]

Wow, I LOVE this story! I wonder if I've ever run into Uncle Jimmy as I moved from Montville to Boonton in 2019. That hat looks VERY familiar. I've been hunting yard sales for 38 years and may have seen him there as well.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@jakestoe]

WOW! I haven't heard about Uncle Jimmy's collection. Awesome story. I'll have to look it up. Thanks for sharing. It was worth a two day wait!

[@JunkWaxHero]

Glad to hear it!

[@stevezeppieri]

This was awesome. I love your top 10 list that’s what got me here. Can’t wait to check out some of the other I missed

[@JunkWaxHero]

Thanks!

[@CatholicTruth1957]

That’s an amazing story. Thank you for sharing. I’m new to your channel, and it’s quickly becoming one of my favorites.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Thank you so much!

[@dougstewart5020]

What an incredible story. Who knew ttms have been around that long. Definitely eye appeal for vintage cards.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Yes!

[@TheNibNerd]

Eye appeal is everything when it comes to cards. I would be happy with getting the most beat up Ruth or Gerhig. I like that appeal of the well loved card.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Yes!

[@CORE1.8MINISTERIES]

Awesome story

[@ottoolsen7640]

Mike, I should have subscribed to your channel awhile ago. I saw your video a little while ago with Mr. Mintihan. I actually bought a couple of Uncle Jimmy’s cards from Wheatland. Not any of the “big ones”, of course. But I thought it would cool to own something from his collection. Thanks for highlighting this to everyone again.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Thanks Otto!

[@VintageMike88]

Awesome story and collection. The colors were bright on those cards and the micky mantle card wow. Auctiins seem kinda low on some things. Happy Birthday Mike.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Thanks Michael!

[@VintageMike88]

@@JunkWaxHero Hey what Larry bird rookie cards do you have.

[@JunkWaxHero]

@@VintageMike88 none! I only have his second year cards.

[@VintageMike88]

@@JunkWaxHero ok ill send you an email to get your address so I can send one to you for your birthday.

[@JunkWaxHero]

@@VintageMike88 amazing!!

[@shannievicnaire1432]

Amazing cards😮😮😮

[@Philly_Joe]

New to the channel - subscribed. Thanks for the awesome story. Very Very cool stuff. Thanks for sharing!

[@JunkWaxHero]

Thanks and welcome!

[@carlmohr9941]

I'm here from your AFF top 10 video! Looks like I have some binging in my near future!

[@JunkWaxHero]

Enjoy!!

[@NuthinFancyCollectibles]

Such a cool story. I had an Uncle Jimmy, but the only thing he had was old car parts. I would prefer a lower grad Goudy with vivid color.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Finding old car parts in Uncle Jimmy’s attic doesn’t really have the same appeal, does it?

[@dancalmpeaceful3903]

I know a guy who left his son a used-hub-cap business.......essentially worthless....worth some money...but NOT much.

[@josephfox522]

Great video! I heard a little bit about Uncle Jimmy before, it would have been great to have known him for sure. To answer your question as a collector first I'd much rather have a lower grade psa with the more vibrant color for sure!

[@JunkWaxHero]

Me too

[@sportsguy28227]

Happy early birthday Mike!!!

[@JunkWaxHero]

Thanks Chris!

[@ACollectorsDream]

Eye appeal is the key for vintage

[@JunkWaxHero]

Agreed!

[@bryanhogamier3039]

I wish I had to think wether I would want a nice color 4 or a 5 Goudy ruth. I would go with the better color in a 4 if money wasn't involved. What an amazing story.

[@ryanmcclanahan8739]

That's an amazing story. Often times it's not the super star player autographs that are the rarest, but the small guys. Some guys like Christy Mathewson and Bobby Tompson didn't understand why someone would want their autograph? Both Goudey factories are still standing though I haven't been to either.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Oh that’s interesting! What’s in them now?

[@ryanmcclanahan8739]

@@JunkWaxHero I'm not sure. I live in Boston so the next time I'm in the area I'll find out. There was something like 6 or 7 Massachusetts manufacturers between 1910 and 1941 that issued sports cards and I think only the buildings of National Chicle (804 Main St, Cambridge) and Goudey still stand.

[@commentingcollector]

Compared to Marshall Fogel who owns one of the three graded gem mint Mantle 10’s in existence, as well as others of his ilk. I admire Uncle Jimmy the most and regard as a TRUE collector because as you mentioned JWH, he never paid more than 1.25 for a card. Before the internet/junk wax era kids bought cards in packs,racks or cellos from retail stores and maybe traded with there friend and in rare occasions we’re lucky enough to go a show in attempt to complete sets. Nothing against collectors who buy cards off of EBay, auction houses or their LCS as I do all three. Because obviously, Uncle Jimmy not only had the advantage of being born in the early 20th century more importantly he had the foresight to collect, save and take care of his cards and memorabilia until he passed. A truly remarkable and admirable collection and story. JWH, do you think it’s fair to distinguish between a collector who’s majority of their collection were bought through second hand sources and a “True” collector whose collection consists of mostly cards they themselves opened? Love the attic finds - thanks!

[@JunkWaxHero]

Interesting question! I think it’s fair to distinguish between them that way… it’s a really interesting thought though. Back in the day, opening packs made financial sense. Nowadays, it doesn’t. But the cards I pulled myself - even ultramodern - mean more to me for some reason.

[@commentingcollector]

@@JunkWaxHero - agreed, I would love for that or something similar as one of your topics on your BCM panel show. Is a “true” collector (as I described it) truly a thing? Or could it even seem more authentic or virtuous than someone who “cherry picks” the cards in their collection. Reiterating that I have nothing against the latter as I myself don’t buy packs anymore but I have a kind of respect or nostalgia for collectors who still are building sets by buying the unopened. Remember when we had double, triples or even quadruples? Rare these days.

[@JunkWaxHero]

@@commentingcollector yeah… I’ll send it to the guys. It’s worth considering for sure.

[@JunkWaxHero]

@@commentingcollector I might just address this myself this coming week. Chasing Cardboard just talked about this a little in last week’s episode too.

[@commentingcollector]

@@JunkWaxHero great call out- the modern football card collector who had all the auto and relic cards he purchased and opened- amazing!

[@warrendinCLE]

Can't believe I've never seen this!

[@scottvaughn9]

I think the “to Jimmy” requests simply made it more personal. So, value or not, the request really conveys intention: That these cards were going to somebody who cared a lot, and was not going to dump them, or get rid of them for the wrong reasons. The “permanence” of the request may have helped players to take their guard down a bit.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Well said

[@arresthillary9502]

I need to call my Uncle Jimmy😂

[@drewcowan]

What’s crazy is PSA knew these cards existed the whole time.

[@basketballcardnerd]

You should talk to my buddy Marty. He's collected over 50 of the Uncle Jimmy 1933 Goudey signed cards.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Can you send me his email address? Commenting it here will likely get deleted by KZbin’s aggressive spam machine.

[@basketballcardnerd]

@@JunkWaxHero I'll IG you his info

[@marcuscardacus4994]

Great video, as always. I’m a huge Federer fan! I’ve never done a TTM. Where can I find his address? Thank you.

[@JunkWaxHero]

This should answer any questions about getting autographs through the mail, except how to do it internationally: Guide to getting TTM autographs (through the mail) on baseball cards or sports memorabilia kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWPdmqWfhshonaM

[@vintagesportscards8265]

Eye appeal over grade all day every day on vintage

[@DoubleDvintagebaseballcards]

I wish that was my uncle 😛

[@JunkWaxHero]

Me too, Dylan! Lol

[@JunkWaxHero]

Would you prefer the colorful Ruth PSA 4 or a PSA 5 or 6 with faded colors?

[@Bostnfn]

Id rather a lower grade but bright color.

[@richardprice8951]

Lower grade with brighter colors will hold its “look” longer than the faded higher grade card. I’ll take the lower grade every time.

[@888strummer]

I'd prefer a PSA 6 with faded colors over a PSA 4 with brighter colors because I only collect PSA 6 or better for any card.

[@jdk050507]

"To jimmy" sounds like he's possible asking for a child named Jimmy, which could soften players up.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Interesting point

[@robbisson1]

A Ruth PSA 4 with color.

[@JunkWaxHero]

Me too

[@boomerbreaks2133]

"Boo-Tin" I live here in Boonton =)

[@JunkWaxHero]

Silent n. Interesting ☺️

[@gregoryhammond9541]

Chicago is always a problem when trying to leave.

[@curatorofcardboard]

Eye appeal is huge IMO. Grade # not so much. Centering & Color

[@JunkWaxHero]

Agreed