Paul O'Neill collection milestone, 70% completion!!

I can't believe it, but I am finally at the 70% completion mark with my O'Neill collection! When I began my collection in May 2005, my initial goal was to get to 300 different cards. I never thought I'd be this far along in 4 years. Thanks again to those who have helped me along with the collection I wouldn't be anywhere close to where I am now without the help of great members like you.


Some recent mail:

1995 Score Redeemed (thanks Magic!) *unlisted in OPG*



1998 Topps Chrome Refractor



1998 Ultra Platinum Medallion /100



1999 Fleer Brilliants Gold /99



2000 Bowman Chrome Refractor



2003 Topps All-Time Fan Favorites Refractor /299



2005 Topps Poland Spring [Yankee Stadium Giveaway in 2005] *unlisted in OPG*



2004 SP Patch Significant Numbers Dual Patch Auto /25



Some non-O'Neill PC pickups:

1997 Bowman Hideki Irabu TTM/IP Autograph (It's Mr. Toad!)



1998 Donruss Signature Series Millenium Marks David Cone Autograph #ed 1000/1000 (last serial number!)



And last but not least, my first basketball purchase in over 15 years:

1992-93 Hoops #NNO Patrick Ewing Game Autograph ([ebay:ui0z3sd9]120467321962[/ebay:ui0z3sd9])

I have heard these are easily faked so I am hope the embossed seal on mine guarantees its authenticity. It's kinda hard to see in the scan but it is right underneath the middle portion of the signature. These autos usually sell for upwards of $150 so I am hoping I didn't fall victim to a fake but that I got a nice deal because of the poor scan. I have always wanted an Ewing auto, and I really like the old school design over the 03/04 UD autos he has.

congrats on the milestone! I'd love to find one of those '95 Score redeemed. Great pickup!

Nice stuff bro!

Very nice! Love your O'Neill stuff! Jealous of that Irabu! I need one for my 98 Yankees collection.

Congratulations on the milestone! You've got a great collection and until now I never really noticed it.

welcome to the 70% club

TNP777 - Thank you. I would have missed this one if Magicpapa wasn't kind enough to point it out to me and also help me acquire the card.


Labratt21 - Thanks and welcome back to the forum!


xcantgobackx - This Irabu was my first TTM/IP pickup for my 1996-00 Yankees auto collection. As hated as he is, his autos are hard to find; not because they are rare, but because no one bothers to list them. Anyway, good luck tracking one down for yourself.


Fandruw25 - Thanks, that means a lot coming from a long time player collection like yourself.


weegee - It's too bad that you'll be abandoning us and heading off to the 80% club soon, but thanks.

Great cards especially that 95 Score redeemed card.

weegee - It's too bad that you'll be abandoning us and heading off to the 80% club soon, but thanks.

How many more do you need to get 80%. I need two more cards to be over 80%

Nice! Congrats!

Well done! Keep it going!

Congratulations on the Milestone, I'm sure there can not be too many player collectors that have reached that one considering the total amount of cards produced. Very impressive!

70% is Awesome! Great 1988 Topps cloth on the Bay right now. Even if you've got one they don't come around too often and it makes great trade bait.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1988-TOPPS-CLOTH-BA ... 5883a95aca

Great job and sweet collection. When you get past 50%, it seems like every 10% thereafter is 100% harder than the last 10%, if that makes sense. Getting to 80% is tough, and 90% and above almost impossible.

gracecollector said:

Great job and sweet collection. When you get past 50%, it seems like every 10% thereafter is 100% harder than the last 10%, if that makes sense. Getting to 80% is tough, and 90% and above almost impossible.

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And what % is your Grace at?

Just so you know, that Poland Spring card is listed in the SCD Catalog.

That's awesome bro!

Congrats! Gracecollector is right: 70% is a great accomplishment, and getting to 80 and 90 percent will be extremely hard.

What percentage do you have without 1/1s?

Jack Straw - Thanks!

weegee - I will need 130 more to reach the 80% mark.

Jastermereel - Thanks, now only if I could get my Rivera collection to 70%!

ThoseBackpages - Thanks man!

EricChavezCollector3 - It is a lot harder for guys who collect current players to reach these numbers since 1 out of 3 cards that is produced now is 1/1. It amazes me that there are guys out there like you with over a 100 1/1s in their collection and are able to reach such high numbers. Thanks!

Mozzie22 - Thanks for the link, I've only seen 3-4 of these over the years. I've got one in my PC, not sure if I can use a second though, even as bait. His autos tend to do better than inserts. I already have over 1300 doubles which I have been trying to move.

gracecollector - It sure is an uphill climb. Last year I added close to 350 different cards and this year I've only been able to pick up 75 cards in these 10 months. At this pace it will probably be a while before I hit 80%.

tunahead - Cool, thanks for the heads up, I will have to check out their guide and amend my lists. I have always been using Beckett despite their faults mainly since their lists are online making them easier to manipulate.

RandomH - Thanks!

LWMM - Thanks, I know both of you guys speak from experience. Right now my goal is to reach 1000, then I'll worry about 80%. O'Neill has 84 1/1s listed. Without those, I'd be at 75%.

Congrats! Nice Collection!

Enjoyed the collection!