Getting smaller every year the SF TriStar was none the less an event which gave life to a normal Saturday! I'm breaking a box of '07 Heritage as I type this...picked up some adds to my Wills, Aparicio, Newcombe, 1950 Bowman Horizontals, and E. Howard collections as well as a nice graded '81 Fleer Star Stickers Yount.<p>
I took several photos of vendors who were willing to show their pick of their collection while I was able to spread the word that I was from STC, (can we get some business cards or something?) First up is Marty from Mesa, AZ who was a really nice and HEAVY-DUTY holder of some of the most beautiful, obscure vintage I've seen!! He had me hold up a 1:1 NM 1932 Star Player Gehrig and Cobb BV @ $9500.00 or so each!<p>
http://www.sportstradercentral.com/imagehosting/thum_36246e33617305d2.jpg (http://www.sportstradercentral.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=414)<p>
...next is Bill from Horsehide Inc. He shows his T206 Cobb portrait which he hides w/his finger because it came back from PSA 'trimmed'...<p>
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And Finally Its D&L Sportscards from Dallas who show a NM Sohio Oil Roger Maris, (a pre-rookie issue of Roger in an Indians uniform, which is the only one in the graded population !!)<p>
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After these shots I perused the show, heard the vendors complaining how slow it was, and tried to talk evry dealer down in price on the cards which I was after!! :cool2:

...so far 'bout six sp's and yellow var.'s as well as 1 chrome (Giles), three inserts, (Williams and Mauer TN, Clemens New Age, Burdette FB), and 4 mantle HR's ...10 to go...oh and lots of gum for the boys!!<p>
Here is the prize acquisition from the show...1936 R312<p>http://www.sportstradercentral.com/imagehosting/thum_36246e349349458b.jpg (http://www.sportstradercentral.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=417)<p>
Ain't she a BEAUTY!!:love0030:

Here are more fun shots from the WONDERFUL folks @ the show...<p>
First up is myself and Paul from 'The BattersBox" Springfield TX. I've got my beauties the Ted and Jackie from the '50 Bowman Set and he pulled out the trump cards, '52 Topps Mays and '53 Bowman Color Mantle, (WOW!!)<p>http://www.sportstradercentral.com/imagehosting/thum_36246e45b40aa6f6.jpg (http://www.sportstradercentral.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=421)<p>
Here again we have Ben and Marty from Mesa AZ casually showing the R312 Dimaggio and...(worth somewhere around a million or so:becky:),Marty pm me with the two in your hands will you??<p>
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Batting third, (the 5 tool spot in the order), is Marion Owens from Maraya Sports Cards Fullerton, CA and her contribution of an awesome Leaf Jackie Robinson RC and the exquisite Goudey Babe Ruth!!<p>
http://www.sportstradercentral.com/imagehosting/thum_36246e45d69ba309.jpg (http://www.sportstradercentral.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=423)<p>
Yes Marion, these ARE the memories that build and fulfill our lives and make it all worthwhile...THANKS!!!...another post please!

Clean up in the order is Robert from Prestige Collectibles, Florida with some Asian delicacies and rarities!!<p>http://www.sportstradercentral.com/imagehosting/thum_36246e45f057438b.jpg (http://www.sportstradercentral.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=424)<p>
Protecting Robert from the Bonds 'walk every AB' scenario is Jean Roy Collectibles with the Mick's auto and a 1939 World Series Yearbook<p>
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Up next is Kip in the witness protection program from Georgia and his 'Wall of Balls'<p>
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Here is an all-star situated next to Marty from Mesa, (pls. pm me with your title sir as I have misplaced it in the melee!) with a stunning '54 Bowman Mays and '55 Bowman Aaron<p>
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Finally our last shot, (yes Ben is getting a bit tired!) The case d'resistance from Sports Memories out of Norman OK, Charlie and Roger, (she's the Boss!)<p>
http://www.sportstradercentral.com/imagehosting/thum_36246e460fd11c4b.jpg (http://www.sportstradercentral.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=428)
Again a great time talking to y'all and I'm sure we'll talk again!!
Gerald

Gerald I can definately say that was an article worthy of pages in a magazine! Written right up the alley of collectors everywhere. Looks to have been an awesome show and a big thanks to those who didn't have a problem showing off their GOODS!!!!

KUDO's for writing a nice article and sharing it. I love seeing pictures when people take the time. Glad ya made the trip and took time to share it. Definitely a worthwhile piece.

DON