Eric Chavez Mailweek: Tons of Swatches, Auto & Button #7!

[EricChavezCollector3]

I got some really great deals on these cards, too good to pass up. My favorite pick up of the week is the button, it puts me at 7 of 10 buttons made and 6 of 6 Non 1/1's.

2009 Topps Ticket to Stardom /225 Cost: $1

2009 Ballpark Collection 8 Swatch Athletics Cost: $1

2009 Ballpark Collection 8 Swatch Random Cost: $5

2001 Fleer Decade of Excellence Autograph /98 (Replaces a Smudged Auto) Cost: $3

2009 Ballpark Collection Auto/Jersey Cost: $8

2009 Ballpark Collection Button /4 Cost: $30

The Other 6

 

[jbone17]

Your collection is beasty!

 

[donrusscrusademan]

very cool!

are you the top Chavez collector? I dont think Ive seen a good of collection as yours

 

[Zan]

Always love seeing you weekly updates. Lost out on a card last night that would have been HUGE to add to my collection

zan

 

[EricChavezCollector3]

jbone17: Thank you

donrusscrusademan: Thank you, based on what I have seen I do have the largest Chavez collections. There used to be 3 to 4 larger Chavez collectors each specializing in different areas (High End, 1/1's, Autos, and Older Releases) but each has sold off a majority of their collections to me. There is still 1 collector that has an impressive Chavez collection that has stopped collecting but it's still about half the size of my collection even though he does have a few cards that I would love to add to my collection.

Zan: Thanks, I'm sorry you missed out on a huge addition, which card did you lose out on?

 

[pghbuccos]

amazing as always Chad. that's a pretty good price on the Ballpark Collections button.

 

[DRav87]

I like the A's 8 Swatch, I still need to pick that one up.

I just got this one in:

 

[1st4040]

did you see the post on here of the guy who picked up a Chavez absolute 3 piece patch auto 1/1 a day or so ago?

nice additions yet again to your PC

 

[Zan]

Zan: Thanks, I'm sorry you missed out on a huge addition, which card did you lose out on?

It was a 1935 Goudey Premium R309-2. Very rare, and I thought the title was bad enough to not attract bidders. I was wrong, lost in the last few seconds..
[ebay:252ym3ap]170393892261[/ebay:252ym3ap]

zan

 

[EricChavezCollector3]

pghbuccos: Thanks, it was my cheapest Button so far, it may be my least favorite but for $30 for a Button /4 I couldn't pass it up.

Reds in 2009: Thanks, its funny the "A's" 8 team swatch only has 2 A's left. The COA kind of looks funny with 7 team logos on it. How much did your 6 Swatch run, I believe I got the first one listed on ebay with a horrible title for $2-$3. I saw one close for $18 and was seeing where they had settled down to.

1st4040: Yes I did, I couldn't believe it sold for that high. It is a sweet card and I probably could have gotten from the seller for $30 or $40 (He is the same seller that sold me 5 of 6 1/1's including my Bat Knob, Mirror Black Auto, and 2 Barrel cards) I believe the card sold for $70 something, some set collectors must have gone wild for it.

Zan: I'm sorry man, what was your bid/snipe set to?

 

[Zan]

Zan: I'm sorry man, what was your bid/snipe set to?

It ended up being $50.00. Pretty pissed I let this one go... :evil:

zan

 

[DRav87]

[Reds in 2009: Thanks, its funny the "A's" 8 team swatch only has 2 A's left. The COA kind of looks funny with 7 team logos on it. How much did your 6 Swatch run, I believe I got the first one listed on ebay with a horrible title for $2-$3. I saw one close for $18 and was seeing where they had settled down to.

I got mine for $10 from a member on here.

 

[nevermore]

Great stuff! I love the look of that Decade auto. BTW, that is the most random pairing on a card I've seen. Stat Kings?? What did Phil Hughes ever lead the league in?

 

[EricChavezCollector3]

Zan: That really stinks man, sorry, good luck on the next one

Reds in 2009: Not bad, I really like the look of 6 swatch side by side with the alternating Grey/White jerseys

nevermore: Thanks, I really like the Decades auto and was disappointed in the smeared one I owned and have been looking for a replacement. Burbank had one for $50+, I am glad I waited and saved a good chunk of change. And I have no idea what the pairings mean on that one. Considering Chavez missed a large portion of 2008 and 2009 I know he didn't lead the league in anything.

 

[chippernate]

Wow man, amazing stuff. I'm still trying any button let alone 7 of a guy I collect!

 

[ccolwell]

very cool!

are you the top player collector? I dont think Ive seen a good of collection as yours

fixed it for you

 

[theplasticman]

Nice work Chad! I've been scarce... was in Australia for a few weeks. No time for cards

 

[VizquelCollector.com]

Sure dude, rub it in. I get fired up for a single card, and you chime in with buttons, swatches, autos.

Holy frijoles, nice stuff and a great collection!

 

[EricChavezCollector3]

chippernate: Thanks, good luck tracking down a button. The Auto/Button is by far my favorite but the 03 and 04 Limiteds are beautiful sets as well.

ccolwell: Thanks

theplasticman: Thanks, that is awesome, how was down under? Hopefully you weren't down there during that drought that covered the cities in dust.

VizquelCollector: I always think of what it would be to collect a guy with fewer cards like Vizquel. There are definitely pros and cons to each. How many big Vizquel collectors are there? I know some lesser followed players sometimes have huge devoted card follows (Juan Gonzalez for example).

 

[UMich92]

Great cards. Really like the look of the button cards in Ballpark this year.

Alex