Please join me and the rest of the SCF Staff in congratulating our newest member of the Hockey Super Collector Hall of Fame: gretzky_collector! Don't let the username fool you, though, Ian is a die-hard collector of Jordan Staal, and has amassed an amazing collection. The Staal brothers have a very dedicated following in the hobby, and while there are many great Jordan collections out there, Ian's is a cut above the rest. His collection has grown tremendously in recent months; while staff was deliberating he probably added at least another dozen very nice cards.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l240/Harj94/hockey/JordinStaal.jpg

Let's all give it up for Ian! Here is a look at the statistics on the collection as well as some spectacular pictures for your viewing pleasure!

Rookie Cards: 16
Autographs: 89 (!!!)
1-of-1's: 7
Memorabilia cards: 92

To see all of gretzky_collector's Jordan Staal collection, visit here: http://s450.photobucket.com/albums/qq226/gretzky_collector/Jordan%20Staal%20Collection/ (http://s450.photobucket.com/albums/qq226/gretzky_collector/Jordan%20Staal%20Collection/)

gretzky_collector's favourite:
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq226/gretzky_collector/Jordan%20Staal%20Collection/07-08UltimateCollectionUltimateA-1.jpg
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq226/gretzky_collector/Jordan%20Staal%20Collection/06-07SweetShotSignatureSticks.jpg
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq226/gretzky_collector/Jordan%20Staal%20Collection/07-08SPAuthenticSignoftheTimesTripl.jpg



http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq226/gretzky_collector/Jordan%20Staal%20Collection/06-07BlackDiamondRCPSAGEMMINT10.jpg


http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq226/gretzky_collector/Jordan%20Staal%20Collection/07-08ITGSuperlativeProspectJerse-1.jpg
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq226/gretzky_collector/Jordan%20Staal%20Collection/06-07ITGUltimateMemorabiliaFutureSt.jpg



http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq226/gretzky_collector/Jordan%20Staal%20Collection/07-08OPeeCheePremierBlackAutographs.jpg



Coolest story card
The bubble mailer arrived ripped up and had tire tread marks all over it! Card was in a two piece 10 count box and still in perfect condition!
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq226/gretzky_collector/Jordan%20Staal%20Collection/06-07UltimateCollectionAutographedJ.jpg

Best ebay deal (I won it for $2.26 and it books at $50)
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq226/gretzky_collector/Jordan%20Staal%20Collection/08-09OPeeCheeWinterClassic2.jpg

Also, Ian wishes to add a thanks to :love0030:pensfan254858:love0030:. He sold Ian the biggest and best lot of Staal's he ever bought in one transaction. He gave Ian a great deal too.


And a few words from the Super Collector himself about his collection:

*Why you think you are a super collector
I pretty much guarantee it the the biggest (and the best) Jordan Staal collection on the planet.

Jordan Staal is all I collect. Every cent I spend means another new Staal for the PC. Every trade I make means a new Staal for the PC (or atleast trade bait for a new Staal)

Thirteen of the RC's I have are graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint. The others, either (a) no gem mint exist (b) have never seen a gem mint copy

I have recently made a website to showcase my collection and hopefully aquire cards I need. (site address is http://jordanstaal11.webs.com )

Most of the cards I need are extremely high book value or extremely low print run. (I have a want list if you want to see the insane cards I need of his)

* Why did you start collecting this player:
Truthfully, I was amazed at his 7 shorthanded goals as a rookie. That is why my favorite card I have of him is his 07-08 Ultimate Collection Ultimate Achievements numbered out of /7.

I think he is the biggest workhorse in the leauge. He never gives up! Hope is never lost!

He is by no means a high scorer but I think he is a major contributor to the Penguins. It's a shame he is so overshadowed by Crosby and Malkin.

I like the fact he is from a hockey family. I would like to collect all the Staal brothers but I have my hands full enough with Jordan, lol.

I think he is as tough as nails. He'll take a slash, draw a penalty, then come back for more.

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One more time, let's hear it for our newest super collector!

Great collection Ian! Staal is an exciting young player with a bright future. Player collecting is a daunting task, often a seemingly insurmountable venture. Congrats on such a great collection in such short time. Keep it up.

Look who finally made it to Super Collector. Great job Ian!
Truly a collection for everyone to see everyone.
I collect Jordan Staal too and If I had enough cash my collection would be
comparable but for a overall cardography, this is def a true almost card by
card account of his career, so far.

Staal has a long future in the leaguie and Im sure this will easily
dbl in size before his career is just near after over.

From one Jordan Staal collector to another,

Great Job!

I believe I speak for everyone saying that we've watched your collection develop and get shown off quite often (as it deserved to be) and now you have the badge you deserve

Truely amazing collection, keep it up!

I think he is the biggest workhorse in the leauge. He never gives up! Hope is never lost!

I think he is as tough as nails. He'll take a slash, draw a penalty, then come back for more.


I am always loved warriors. Great hockey player, great collection, great collector!
Great!

Harri

Congrats Ian! What an amazing collection you have!

Finally! I think I speak for everyone by saying we were all waiting for this to happen lol Your collection is truly amazing and this is very well deserved! Congrats!

congrats on the new title, love the collection

:thumb:

Congrats Ian!

Building a PC like this is really hard, I guess you've spent ton of hours searching for all those awesome cards.

The tittle is really well deserved.

Congrats Ian! Your Staal collection is very impressive... the best is yet to come for Jordan, and hopefully for you too!

Keep it up!

Congrats, Ian!!

very nice staal collection indeed congrats!!

Congrats on the Collection and the Honor !

There is a new sherrif in town.

Nice badge.

Congrats on that and keep us updated with your new pickups. Very very nice collection

Very impressive display of J Staal, I wish you continued success.

What are your biggest wants right now? I think he has a Property Of...?

It's about time. Congrats

IM trying to contact GRETZKY _COLLECTOR as i have this card he needs for his collection:

06-07 The Cup Foundations Patches #CQJS 7/10
can someone let him know it is available to him....

IM trying to contact GRETZKY _COLLECTOR as i have this card he needs for his collection:

06-07 The Cup Foundations Patches #CQJS 7/10
can someone let him know it is available to him....

I just sent you a PM.

Ian

Congrats, very nice collection

Nice collection!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

Ian, congrats my friend! I'm really happy to see you finally got the super collector status you deserve. :party0053: Now we just need to get your name changed, huh?:sign0020:

Thanks for the thank you as well - being a Pens collector it wasn't easy letting the cards go, but knowing they would mean a lot to you sure made it a lot easier.