Frank Thomas collectors thread

[BunchOBull]

I told Chris Olds in an email I didn't have any desire to have my name attached to the article, only that an accurate account of the work that was done. I figured I was typing to "deaf" eyes, but fortunately, I didn't expect anything less.

My only disappointment is that I fear I'll never finish my original goal, which was to locate a copy of each of the errors.

 

[thefatguy]

Well, at least they said you were a guy :lol:

 

[braves2235]

Thomas is coming to the National in Baltimore. Just announced today!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy smokes Batman! Saturday...$99 for flats, $99 for photo op! It will be cool to meet the man...what should I take to get signed?

Hey Wade,

Where did you hear this wonderful news?

Matt

 

[aupt]

Still looking for football photo

This seems like a good place to let everybody know I'm still looking for a good quality photo of Frank Thomas in an Auburn football uniform so that I can make a '55-Topps style All-American card. Anybody who can get me the photo I need will get three of the custom cards. PM if you can help.

 

[thefatguy]

I guess I'm sending Wade cards and cash :lol:

 

[aekdb535]

Got this in today. The picture doesn't really do it justice, definitely now in the top 10 of my favorite Thomas cards I own.

 

[Cobra29svt]

Wade: Great news if it's true. If you're messin' w/ me I'm gonna have to kill ya.

Ross: That sucks man. Is that the guy who pulled those NNOFs in the thread?

aekdb535: Looks like a nice clean copy. Congrats

edit: My computer is down again. Ordered a new one which will be here on Sunday. Won't be on much until then. :evil:

 

[BunchOBull]

Nice Auburn Issue! Send that bad boy off to BGS or PSA. I'm going to send them to BGS from now on until I can get a 9.5.

Chad, it is the guy who pulled the errors.

 

[oldtimer]

BunchOBull

Just arrived here, and noticed your want list has the 1998 Donruss Crusades CTA Red Frank Thomas card. I have #04, graded by Beckett as a 9 ( mint )

 

[BunchOBull]

PM sent oldtimer, welcome.

 

[wadeinbmore]

I promise I'm not lying. I found out from another collector who forwarded me an email that he recieved. I'm down at the beach currently with no Internet just my iPhone. I get back this weekend and will post all the important flyers etcetera. I think big Frank I schedule to be there on Saturday, which I think is the 7th!?

Dumbfounded on that becket article!

Nice Auburn card.

Oh, and one more thing about this years national, Thomas, Gregg Olson, and Bo Jackson will all be in attendance...so those of you with a copy of the auburn hof ceremony from this year it's a good op to get it signed. Just a thought. I was actually thinking oftaking my frank Thomas day tickets and having them signed lol.

I'll post when I get back home. Happy collecting guys!!!!

 

[Cobra29svt]

Thanks Wade. I checked the website & it didn't mention Frank. Looks like I'll be there Sat for sure then, maybe Fri too.

 

[braves2235]

Thanks for the info Wade...I may be making the trip down now.

 

[BunchOBull]

So what is this card? I didn't know what it was, but my snipe didn't even go off so I assume it's pretty tough with the attention it got.

 

[gofrankgo]

Ross. I believe it is the 1997 Score Reserve Collection card # 508 with a HR prefix?

 

[Mark McGwire Museum]

I think its a Showcase? I have one of McGwire I have only seen once before mine. I'll have to dig it out and look for it.

 

[gofrankgo]

The Showcase cards have a metallic-foil background and the Reserve Collection has a textured ray-like silver foil background on front and a Reserve Collection underprint on the back.

 

[Canocollector#1]

Anyone need a Frank Thomas premier auto /5???

 

[patrick182]

So what is this card? I didn't know what it was, but my snipe didn't even go off so I assume it's pretty tough with the attention it got.

I figured this card would make its way on here. I lost when I entered my bid of $29.99 during the very last moments. I look forward to learning more about this card.

 

[clarkfan]

So what is this card? I didn't know what it was, but my snipe didn't even go off so I assume it's pretty tough with the attention it got.

Definitely, the "Reserve Collection" from Series 2 Score and a very underrated and rare set. You can tell by the distinctive textured look to the background. The Will Clark of it sold for over $50 last time it was listed. And I still need mine. Not supposed to be very rare, but I've only seen 1 on ebay since I actively added it to my need list. Most collectors probably don't even know they need it, seeing how confusing Score product was from that year.