New to the game used world

[schillingfan]

I've been collecting Curt Schilling for over 15 years and have always stuck to baseball cards. I've amassed quite the collection but have recently decided to take a turn towards his higher end collectibles, including game used. You can view my web site here: http://www.curtschillingcollector.com (http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/).

Ball Park Heroes had a game used Phillies hat listed recently so I decided to make that my first purchase. I just made my largest purchase ever tonight and I'll be sure to show it off soon. ;):D

I look forward to getting more involved with this forum and it's members.

http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/Phillies%20Hat%20Front.JPG
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/Phillies%20Hat%20Upside%20Down.JPG
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/Phillies%20Hat%20Underside%20Brim.JPG
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/Phillies%20Hat%20Tag%201.JPG
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/Phillies%20Hat%20Tag%202.JPG
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/Phillies%20Hat%20Tag%203.JPG

[freddiefreeman5]

Nice hat!
I too am faily new to this hobby. Started collecting cards as a kid and moved up to game used this year. Wish I had started collecting game used a long time ago.

[kylehess10]

Welcome!!

I took the same route as you. I collected strictly cards and game used cards to be specific and I gave it all up to start collecting game used memorabilia. It's definitely something you won't have to regret in the future since it's a fun hobby and just stick to these forums because everyone on here has an expertise for a specific team or type of tagging so if you ever need help determining the authenticty of something then you will definitely find an answer on here

[Klattsy]

I'm in the same boat as all of you. I still have a large amount of cards, I collect auto cards of the stars, as I can't afford their GU gear. Got rid of most of my Aussie Players cards so that I could collect Aussie Players GU gear instead!

Mark.

[sox83cubs84]

Welcome aboard. The Forum is always open for questions, as is my personal email address (which you've already used). Schilling is a personal favorite of mine, although there are a few members who will give me a hard time if I say why.:mad:

Dave Miedema

[schillingfan]

Welcome aboard. The Forum is always open for questions, as is my personal email address (which you've already used). Schilling is a personal favorite of mine, although there are a few members who will give me a hard time if I say why.:mad:

Dave Miedema

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

Dave - I really appreciate the feedback on the jersey. I ended up winning it and will show it off when it arrives. Thanks again!

[UT_Vols_Collector]

Seems to be a theme in here today lol. I started collecting cards when I was about 6 years old. I did this up until last year when I sold my collection and bought my first game used jersey. That is a really nice looking hat you got there. Welcome to the forum!

[freddiefreeman5]

Welcome aboard. The Forum is always open for questions, as is my personal email address (which you've already used). Schilling is a personal favorite of mine, although there are a few members who will give me a hard time if I say why.:mad:

Dave Miedema
I have to ask.........why is Schilling a personal favorite? :D

[schillingfan]

I have to ask.........why is Schilling a personal favorite? :D

Don't do it! This thread will quickly deteriorate. :p

I understand why plenty of people don't like him but I personally love how he played the game and how he always spoke his mind on issues important to him.

[gnishiyama]

I was born in 1979. Curt Schilling, when healthy, was one of the best pitchers
of my generation. As a die-hard Yankees fan I have EVERY reason to dislike
him but I would have welcomed him on the Yankees in a heartbeat. Super
clutch in big games.Yeah he's got a big mouth but he also does a lot for charity.

Goh Nishiyama

[trsent]

I was born in 1979. Curt Schilling, when healthy, was one of the best pitchers
of my generation. As a die-hard Yankees fan I have EVERY reason to dislike
him but I would have welcomed him on the Yankees in a heartbeat. Super
clutch in big games.Yeah he's got a big mouth but he also does a lot for charity.

Goh Nishiyama

He is a lot like Jeremy Roenick from the hockey world.

[sox83cubs84]

I have to ask.........why is Schilling a personal favorite? :D

Email me at sox83cubs84@hotmail.com. If I mention my reasons here, somebody (it never fails) is going to whine and moan about what I say.

Dave Miedema

[emann]

Don't do it! This thread will quickly deteriorate. :p

I understand why plenty of people don't like him but I personally love how he played the game and how he always spoke his mind on issues important to him.

I've got a well-worn Red Sox ST jersey that I got him to sign last year. I'd heard he treated GU collectors and fans in general pretty rough, but he was totally cool and held the jersey up, signed a little GU inscription, etc. I saw him taking the time to talk with a number of fans, etc.

Some political differences aside, he seems to do a number of things for charity and was a hell of a pitcher. Actually, the show that he was signing at stated that his fee was being donated to charity.

[schillingfan]

I've got a well-worn Red Sox ST jersey that I got him to sign last year. I'd heard he treated GU collectors and fans in general pretty rough, but he was totally cool and held the jersey up, signed a little GU inscription, etc. I saw him taking the time to talk with a number of fans, etc.

Some political differences aside, he seems to do a number of things for charity and was a hell of a pitcher. Actually, the show that he was signing at stated that his fee was being donated to charity.

:eek:

I would absolutely love to see some pictures of that.

[freddiefreeman5]

Email me at sox83cubs84@hotmail.com. If I mention my reasons here, somebody (it never fails) is going to whine and moan about what I say.

Dave Miedema
Email sent. :)
Curiosity killed the cat. :D

[emann]

:eek:

I would absolutely love to see some pictures of that.

I'm terrible at taking pictures of jerseys, I'll see if I can get a few more, but here is the back at least.

It is a spring training cool base jersey (0065 washtag inside, rubber front tagging worn away) and came direct from the team. Shows tons of use for a pitcher's jersey, although you can't tell from the pic, letters very puckered, split stitching, etc.

Nice card collection BTW...

[schillingfan]

I got the jersey in today! :D

2005 Boston Red Sox Game Used Away Jersey
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/2005%20Away%20Game%20Used%20Jersey%20Front%20Large .JPG
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/2005%20Away%20Game%20Used%20Jersey%20Boston%20Name plate%20Large.JPG
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/2005%20Away%20Game%20Used%20Jersey%20Authentic%20T ag%20Large.JPG
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/2005%20Away%20Game%20Used%20Jersey%20Laundry%20Tag %20Large.JPG
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/2005%20Away%20Game%20Used%20Jersey%20Majestic%20Sl eeve%20Large.JPG
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/2005%20Away%20Game%20Used%20Jersey%20Back%20Large. JPG
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/2005%20Away%20Game%20Used%20Jersey%20MLB%20Logo%20 Large.JPG
http://www.curtschillingcollector.com/images/Memorabilia/2005%20Away%20Game%20Used%20Jersey%20Nameplate%20N umber%20Large.JPG

[freddiefreeman5]

Sweet!

[Tedw9]

Glad to see you made it over from FCB. :)


That jersey is fantastic! Now comes the question, would you ever have Curt sign it? If you search the threads, you will find a thread about this very subject. People seem to be split on the idea.

I think you'll find collecting the whole item much more satisfying than collecting just a small piece.

Great pick up and thanks for sharing!

[schillingfan]

Glad to see you made it over from FCB. :)


That jersey is fantastic! Now comes the question, would you ever have Curt sign it? If you search the threads, you will find a thread about this very subject. People seem to be split on the idea.

I think you'll find collecting the whole item much more satisfying than collecting just a small piece.

Great pick up and thanks for sharing!

I definitely plan on having Curt sign it with a game used inscription (like the one posted in this thread).