Happy Hobby Sports Cards - David Gonos

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[Happy Hobby Sports Cards - David Gonos @davidgonos]

The 1982 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. card marked the end of an era for triple-panel rookie cards, a format Topps abandoned for 25 years until 1997. #BaseballCards #RookieCards #CalRipkenJr #Topps #CardCollecting #baltimoreorioles

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Cal Ripken Jr. was eligible for Topps' All-Star Rookie Cup on his 1982 & '83 cards but they never got that sweet logo. He's one of only two players to make TWO All-Star Rookie teams. #CalRipkenJr #baltimoreorioles #Topps #Orioles #RookieCard #BaseballFacts #MLB #rookiecards

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Received an incredible gift: a Junior Caminero Topps Chrome rookie autograph card. It's absolutely beautiful and I'm speechless! #BaseballCards #RookieAutograph

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Raising three boys to love the hobby means our collection comes with plenty of nicks and dings on the edges. But there’s only one thing you can do when that happens… turn them into card art. Here’s our latest piece featuring Paul Skenes. #paulskenes

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Instead of competition, it's 'coopetition'! We celebrate each other's wins, whether it's finding a rare card or supporting our favorite team. Your engagement, even as a quiet observer, helps our hobby community thrive. #HobbyCommunity #CardCollecting #SportsCards

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A trio of Donruss Hall of Famers, featuring gorgeous rookie cards and a legendary bat & glove design. The Rhyno's all-blue away uniform is a stunning visual highlight. Pure card collecting bliss! #SportsCards #HallOfFame #RookieCards

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Scott Hedrick sent over some awesome vintage cards for my collection! Got a Kellen Winslow rookie (1981 Topps) and Art Monk. Plus, Anthony Munoz (1982 Topps) and Cris Collinsworth. Love these additions! #CardCollecting #JunkWax

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Card design is key! While the '58 All-Star card boasts a more attractive look, the '59 version's blue background and badge outline stand out. The '58 All-Star's red background makes the image feel too small. More Mickey Mantle, less eagle! #CardCollecting #SportsCards

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Roy Campanella, a symbol of courage after his paralysis, was honored on a 1959 Topps card, inspiring kids. Also featured is Roger Maris, whose impressive physique on his 1959 card likely contributed to his trade to the Yankees. #BaseballHistory #SportsCards

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Topps initially passed on a young Maury Wills for just $5. Years later, after leading the NL in stolen bases and winning an MVP, his 1963 Fleer card became his true rookie, predating his 1967 Topps debut. #MLB #BaseballCards

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This book dives into the stories of every card in the 1959 Topps baseball set, revealing stories from a dynamic era of integration, franchise shifts, and labor issues. These cards tell the history of the game. Amazon link: https://t.co/eP1w9nqR7S #Baseball #Topps #VintageCards

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The 1959 Topps Mickey Mantle card is a beaut! Its vibrant red background makes it pop, proving color choice significantly impacts a card's beauty. A must-have for collectors. #MickeyMantle #BaseballCards #nyyankees

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[Michael Salfino @MichaelSalfino]

Feel like I stole this. Classic min. bid high but 20% below value but no one bids. So you snipe for the min. Also there seemed to be discoloration but with this grade I bet it was the photo and I was right. There are always deals.