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Flea Market Finds #46: A Precious Pistol
I don't know if I've been spoiled or not... but it seems like if I go a few weeks without finding something decent at the flea market... it feels like a draught.
Well thankfully... the latest draught has ended. And it ended in a big way. But before I get into it... let's take care of the formalities.
When: Sunday, September 29th
Where: Capitol Flea Market
What: One Very Special Card, More Cards, Some Programs, Two Books, and a Pair of Models
How Much?: $58
Purchase #1: 1970-71 Topps #123 Pete Maravich RC$15
I've pretty much stopped collecting basketball cards. But when I saw this... I had to find out what the guy wanted for the iconic card. When he said $15... I stood there for at least a minute or two to make sure this wasn't a reprint.
This card is easily one of my finest flea market finds. And if that wasn't enough... my buddy picked up a $200 on-cardBobby Orrautograph for $10.
The guy had a ton of sports memorabilia and people were going through it left and right... so as soon as I found something, I bought it and continued to shop. It was like Walmart on Black Friday.
Here are a few more purchases from the same guy:
Purchase #2: Hockey Cards$7
As I dug through a bin with sports cards, I came across a 50ct plastic box that contained some hockey autographs and inserts.
But the main card I wanted in the lot was this expired redemption card of Butch Goring.
Purchase #3: 1988 & 1989 World Series Programs$5
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the 1988 World Series. It's a painful memory for this particular A's fan, but that wasn't going to stop me from grabbing the program. Plus... it came with a 1989 World Series Program which eased the pain a little.
Purchase #4: 93/94 Autographed Sharks Program$10
It's doesn't have a COA. It wasn't signed in front of me. But seriously... who's going to take the time to forge a Wade Flaherty autograph? Anyways... the Arturs Irbe and Sandis Ozolinsh look good, so I grabbed it.
Okay... believe it or not... my buddy and I actually checked out the rest of the flea market and found some other goodies.
Purchase #5: San Francisco Giants Books$5
I have no intention of reading these... but I figure I'll give them away to one of my friends or flip them the next time I set up at De Anza.
Purchase #6: v-Asurada AKF-0 Model Kits$16
I have no idea what these are, but they sell on Amazon and eBay for a lot more than what I paid. This is a classic example of someone buying something with the sole intention of making a profit.
Happy Wednesday and sayonara!
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Well thankfully... the latest draught has ended. And it ended in a big way. But before I get into it... let's take care of the formalities.
When: Sunday, September 29th
Where: Capitol Flea Market
What: One Very Special Card, More Cards, Some Programs, Two Books, and a Pair of Models
How Much?: $58
Purchase #1: 1970-71 Topps #123 Pete Maravich RC$15
This card is easily one of my finest flea market finds. And if that wasn't enough... my buddy picked up a $200 on-cardBobby Orrautograph for $10.
The guy had a ton of sports memorabilia and people were going through it left and right... so as soon as I found something, I bought it and continued to shop. It was like Walmart on Black Friday.
Here are a few more purchases from the same guy:
Purchase #2: Hockey Cards$7
As I dug through a bin with sports cards, I came across a 50ct plastic box that contained some hockey autographs and inserts.
But the main card I wanted in the lot was this expired redemption card of Butch Goring.
Purchase #3: 1988 & 1989 World Series Programs$5
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the 1988 World Series. It's a painful memory for this particular A's fan, but that wasn't going to stop me from grabbing the program. Plus... it came with a 1989 World Series Program which eased the pain a little.
Purchase #4: 93/94 Autographed Sharks Program$10
Okay... believe it or not... my buddy and I actually checked out the rest of the flea market and found some other goodies.
Purchase #5: San Francisco Giants Books$5
I have no intention of reading these... but I figure I'll give them away to one of my friends or flip them the next time I set up at De Anza.
Purchase #6: v-Asurada AKF-0 Model Kits$16
I have no idea what these are, but they sell on Amazon and eBay for a lot more than what I paid. This is a classic example of someone buying something with the sole intention of making a profit.
How often do you buy cards (or other collectibles) with the sole intention of making money?
Happy Wednesday and sayonara!
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