Strongsville Card Show Day 2!! Some MASSIVE Buys!! An AMAZING GIFT!! The Most I've Ever Spent!!

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This weekend at the Strongsville show was an absolutely amazing experience. So many amazing friends, collectors, and laughs. I spend more money at this card show than at any show I've ever attended. I bought two amazing goal cards, including a pre war hall of famer. I came home with a slew of amazing cards, but even better memories. So many terrific friendships were strengthened in a weekend of fun times, laughs, meals, and experiences. I'm lucky to have met this amazing group of collectors, and was honored by the MidLife Community Members that came up and introduced themselves. I absolutely can't wait until next year's Strongsville show, because I will be back!!
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@ballparkmemories 2 месяца назад

Awesome getting to meet you and chat for a bit at the show Graig. Really glad you were able to make the trip on short notice. We all enjoyed having you there. Hope you had a great time at the show. Your videos did a great job of capturing the experience. Glad to see you were able to find some really cool cards for your collection. Until next time, my friend

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Sorry we didn’t have more time to hang out. I’m glad we were able to chat a couple of times, but wish there was more. I’ll have to have you on my channel sometime soon, so I can learn more about you and your process of getting where you are now.

@ballparkmemories 2 месяца назад

@@MidLifeCards That sounds great ! We’ll have to do that sometime. I don’t think I was able to get your phone number, but Darren from Return to Collecting should have my personal cell # if you ever need to get ahold of me. I’m sure he’d be willing to pass it along to you. I’d love to chat cardboard anytime.

@doug_sports_collector 2 месяца назад

Cartoon art and accompanying cards....best of the show in my eyes! Nice pick-ups Graig.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I agree. It's an amazing piece, for sure.

@LegendsNeverDieCollection 2 месяца назад

Congratulations on all the pickups Graig! some great ones dood. But man, that original Topps art....WOW.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I agree. It’s incredible.

@DansVintageBaseballPC 2 месяца назад

Congrats on the Leaf Spahn, I’m happy to have seen the card in person. And that original cartoon artwork is an amazing piece, so awesome you have that!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I'm thrilled with the Spahn and I'm so fortunate to have the artwork.

@BoosSportsCards 2 месяца назад

All of your pickups are awesome but that 1973 original artwork is one of the coolest things I've seen in the hobby! I'm sure you will PC that forever! Very cool!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I feel insanely lucky to own that Topps artwork. It means a lot that I received it from a good friend.

@jude999 2 месяца назад

That cartoon art is amazing. Huge upside long term on this.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

It's an amazing piece.

@luist5887 2 месяца назад

Thanks my brother after watching you near the end of the video buying those Sammy Baugh cards now I’m going to buy those beautiful cards too, NY LOU

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Awesome!! They're great cards of a great player!!

@jimfalkler9361 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the video. You got some awesome cards and that story of the 73 Topps was really great.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

So glad you enjoyed it. The gift was incredible and the show was a blast.

@luist5887 2 месяца назад

That 1950 Bowman is amazing

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. I'm thrilled to add it to my collection.

@stevezeppieri 2 месяца назад

There’s so much to say I don’t even know where to begin. So I’ll keep it short. Amazing amazing amazing pick ups. Holy cow! (insert Phil Rizzuto voice). Love the 73’s too. Money can always be replaced… But finding cards and deals like these… It’s a no-brainer. I would’ve sold my soul😂😂😂

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

LOL. It was an amazing experience.

@stevezeppieri 2 месяца назад

@@MidLifeCards i’m so glad you decided to do a RU-vid channel Graig. The amount of amazing people you’ve met in this community, the tight bond with a select few , to flying across the country for a card show… Adding insane pick ups to your collection that might not have found their way there quite yet… I love the journey and watching it all unfold. Great stuff, great people, great memories. Thank you!

@ToddCaponetto 2 месяца назад

Graig…Thanks for sharing your experience and card purchases from Strongsville. That original artwork you have is truly an amazing piece of historical artwork! Congrats for being part of its history . 👍

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. It was a really fun time and a MUST for pre war collectors, especially. Appreciate you watching.

@mookiechillson 2 месяца назад

The Strongsville card show seems like it was heaven on earth. That Spahn, Hornsby, Baugh and Baugh are all killers… but that Graig/Craig art is the gift of a lifetime. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride!!!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Nope. It wasn't Heaven on earth, because one of my best pals wasn't there. If he was, then I'd agree. Heaven doesn't have any missing ingrediants.

@legendsofthedugout4899 2 месяца назад

Looks like Strongsville was really good for you. What an amazing gift!! Love all five SGC slabs you picked up! See you at the National. Dave

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I look forward to it. It was such a fun weekend.

@jamesgillem1294 2 месяца назад

Thanks Graig for sharing your story of Strongsville Like you said absolutely amazing amazing time so glad to have met you

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

You're a great guy and I had a lot of fun spending time with you and meeting in person. You're a great guy to have in a group full of them!!

@ryanfitzgerald2816 2 месяца назад

Legendary haul right there! Fantastic job telling the story of the weekend as well, makes us all feel like we were kind of there.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

That's awesome. That was my goal. So glad you enjoyed it.

@stevenkicinski9619 2 месяца назад

Love your videos! The Nettles actually has him airbrushed into that Yankees uniform. Many airbrush jobs in ‘73.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much.

@billyballgamesportscards 2 месяца назад

Action-packed video, Graig! That 73 artwork is amazing. You made some awesome pick-ups. That Hornsby is on my list for the National, and you grabbed a great one. Love the Spahn, too. Well done, my friend!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I look forward to spending time at the National. No doubt!!

@360stockflips 2 месяца назад

Oh my I'm so happy for you and that nettles gift. Absolutely amazing. Not to mention those 👀 cards from Strongsville.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

It was an incredible weekend all the way around.

@user-ql4by3iw9d 2 месяца назад

Great finds! Loved the video, you really nailed it!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much!

@fastbreaksbreakfast 2 месяца назад

Dude, congrats on some great pick ups at the show! Those original Topps cartoons are amazing! Cheers!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. Such an amazing experience.

@OC-MC_Joe 2 месяца назад

Great to meet you over the weekend and thanks for the T206 auto! It was awesome being there as the deal for Mike's Ruth was going down. Congrats on the sweet pickups, awesome looking cards! Love vintage football as well.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Great meeting you too!! Such a fun weekend. I can't wait until next year.

@Jackson09 2 месяца назад

"Grades are starting to matter very little to me" -Graig (min. 33-ish) I agree 100%. Great show as usual.

@ACD1994 2 месяца назад

Same. Which is why I like to buy cards that are not graded when I can. But, this may be an East Coast thing. Lol.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Honestly.... I brought that up on the 4 collectors last night about the amount of ungraded cards on the west coast compared to the east coast. I'd be more willing to buy raw on the east coast.

@brentrichards4699 2 месяца назад

That gift is unreal, man

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I totally agree.

@jeffkoll4002 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your experience at this card show!!! The one thing that came through very clear from your video is that it is so important to buy the card and not the grade. Also, collecting vintage cards is very different from modern. I think all of your purchases were, exceptionally cool! I haven’t been to Sports Card show in a very, very long time. On the one hand, it would be fun to go to one. On the other, I don’t feel like I have the budget that I saw you and others working with this in the video. Even though you had some great pick ups, seem to me that the best part of the experience for you was just hanging out with the other people you knew, your hobby friends. Do you agree? Again, thanks for sharing this experience with us!!!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

100% that the best part was making new friends and strengthening existing friendships. It's awesome.

@Hodges1455 2 месяца назад

Gave a video like as always - Congratulations on those pickups, Graig! The Spahn and the two football cards are all amazing cards! Was a pleasure meeting you at the show.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Great meeting you as well, especially after all of the communication over the past two years online.

@leehaskins307 2 месяца назад

I have bought cards from Ash multiple times at the chantilly and philly show.. he always is the best vintage table at the shows and to be honest overwhelmes me at the number of cool cards he has…many VERY expesnive cards tho I cannot touch...

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Ash is an INCREDIBLY awesome guy. I got to spend a good amount of time talking to him in person, and my opinion of him went through the roof.

@RobertLanning 2 месяца назад

When momma finds out what you spent this weekend, you gonna be grounded from the internet. HA HA HA 😂

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

LOL.

@Bostnfn Месяц назад

You make really quality videos at shows. I really appreciate the footage that you give via your phone, with your comments as an overdub. It creates a great experience for us who can't be there... oh ya, nice pick ups too!

@MidLifeCards Месяц назад

Thanks so much. I really enjoy doing card show videos. It's a fun way to help connect fellow collectors with the card community.

@RobertLanning 2 месяца назад

Ok. You guys finally made me jealous. Those Baugh cards are gorgeous. It looks so fun to hangout there.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

It was like college for adults. Fun friends and fun times.

@user-ex8po7xb2p 2 месяца назад

Awesome pick ups Graig, especially the spahn it's high on my list too. It was great meeting you this weekend too, great guy and a great channel, always look forward to your videos.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Nice meeting you too!! I'm absolutely thrilled to have the Spahn. I'm super fortunate.

@4softcorners728 2 месяца назад

I will be completely honest that I have been aware of your channel for a bit now but have just recently subscribed and started watching… I wish I started watching sooner! This footage and recap was so awesome to watch and I was seriously emotionally invested in the negotiations! So many great pickups. The vintage baseball additions just kept getting better and you grabbed some tremendous eye appeal cards. Vintage football is so underrated. Those Baugh cards are just beautiful. The Topps original art is so cool and picking up the cardboard counterparts was perfect! Well done Graig!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much. I can’t tell you how much this message means to me. Genuinely, thank you.

@JayAverageVintageCollector 2 месяца назад

Awesome Graig! Great pickups. That Spahn and Hornsby are gorgeous!!!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. They are cards I've wanted for a VERY long time.

@ClementeCollector 2 месяца назад

Graig it was awesome hanging out with you! Congrats on the Spahn deal, that is soooo awesome!!! Your videos from the National were top notch!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks Theo. So awesome to meet you in person and hang out!! Looking forward to July.

@MSgt_Steve_D 14 дней назад

The funniest thing about that 1973 original artwork, is that it talks about Nettles' name being spelled wrong, while on the left side, it actually spells Gerry Moses' first name wrong "Jerry".

@MidLifeCards 11 дней назад

Yep. I noticed that too. It's actually being framed as we speak.

@crazykev6491 2 месяца назад

As a die hard REDSKINS fan since the early 80s, I love the Baugh pickups. After making my money in 2020/21, id love to add one or 2 to my PC just haven’t been able to close a deal at Chantilly yet. Another note, I have a special connection to the 73 Topps set. It’s my birth year.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Awesome. Those Baugh cards are incredibly sweet.

@Storkzilla 2 месяца назад

Very cool artwork. The Friday get together was amazing. Had a great time meeting and hanging out with a lot of great people. Congrats on your pickups.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Such an amazing time, for sure!!

@ChannelPerl 2 месяца назад

You did well on that Spahn Graig. Beautiful card congrats.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. The Spahn is instantly one of my favorite cards in my collection.

@mrmjmiller 2 месяца назад

What a great adventure you had this weekend. Congrats!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

So much fun.

@CARDSLAB-88 2 месяца назад

Graig great show with a quick shoutout to Orlando, Sammy Thunder and ASH the great vintage dealer. Wonderful beautiful pickups so happy for you but what about your dream Ernie Banks rookie any luck? Thanks NY Lou

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

The hunt for Ernie continues. It'll happen. I'm just being patient about it.

@Purplegt22 2 месяца назад

Wow just an amazing video!!! I am a Warren Spahn collector as well and that is an absolute beauty. Those Sammy Baugh cards are absolutely stunning.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. I was so happy with my pickups. So much fun.

@LegacyCardz 2 месяца назад

Great meeting you Graig!! Glad you had a great time! Till the next time

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

My friend- I can't tell you how impressed I am with you, your son, your God Son, and your business. You're a very classy team, and I'm lucky to consider you a new friend. I look forward to more content together, and seeing you at shows for many years into the future.

@returntocollecting 2 месяца назад

Awesome pickups Graig! Really enjoyed the video! It was a blast, really enjoyed hanging out! Petty sure knocked it out of the park!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I can’t tell you happy I am that we’ve become good friends. You’re a great guy and hanging out with you was absolutely the best part of the trip.

@returntocollecting 2 месяца назад

@@MidLifeCards Me too! I agree, spending time on the floor, at the event, and at meals was the best part!

@mikethesportshistorycollec1947 2 месяца назад

Spahn for the win!...and that's saying something because the Hornsby and the Maraquard are beautiful...and then you pull out those beautiful Baugh cards. Oh the colors and registration on those. Man, did you score big time.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

It was an amazing show. I had an absolute blast!! The pickups were fun too.

@ken-pr2df 2 месяца назад

Congratulations on the treasures you picked up Graig!! You got some incredible cards with tremendous eye appeal!! It was awesome to see the pictures of all the RU-vidrs hanging out together!! It sounds like you had a great time!! Thanks for sharing the video and taking us along to Strongsville!!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks Ken. It was an absolute blast for cards and friendships.

@BaseballCardPhanatic 2 месяца назад

Congrats on some awesome cards! That Spahn and Hornsby are 🔥. I’m a huge Spahn fan and collector myself! Sounds like you had an amazing trip!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

A truly incredible weekend.

@JoeWoodCollector-Doug 2 месяца назад

Wow Graig , what a wonderful show we all had and love all your pick ups. I would have to agree that registration trumps centering in my book , beautiful cards. I am so glad we were able to meet only if it was just for a little bit. Hoping to converse with you a little longer at the Nationals.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I was really nice to meet you in person. I loved the name tag!! Such a great idea!! I'll see you in July!!

@jamesmcferran4938 2 месяца назад

Graig is simply a class act!!!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

That comment means a lot. Thank you.

@jpcards 2 месяца назад

It was great meeting you, Graig. What a fun video (awesome production as always). Congrats on your fantastic pickups -- that Spahn and Hornsby are awesome. And unlike what the snapshot of me in the background might suggest at 7:50, I had a total blast at the Friday event and the whole weekend, LOL. You also caught me making my quickie $130 deal with Ash while he was in the midst of that five-figure banger with Petty! Thanks for sharing.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

It was great meeting you as well. It was so much fun running into you guys repeatedly and checking in to see the pickups along the way. I had a great time at the show and I hope to see you back there next year.

@royakard8536 2 месяца назад

So happy you had a great time, and return with solid memories! I'm saying it now, do some deep dives on vintage football please! It might absolutely be a sweet spot in the hobby!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I love vintage football. I'll do a video on it again soon.

@royakard8536 2 месяца назад

@MidLifeCards I need to watch your prior video again on it.. I'm taking notes and learning.. It's free so I'm all about that. So glad all you guys I watch had fun and shared it.

@parkerklein27 2 месяца назад

Great pickups and that is a truly unbelievable gift. Congratulations!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Totally agree. Super generous.

@davidallen2133wolfy 2 месяца назад

Enjoyed watching as usual and man you sure picked up some real big boy cards there wow congratulations

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I've been saving up for this show. I drained the account before I arrived.

@janeymahlsteade8885 2 месяца назад

What a super fun video. Thanks for the share!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

@davidlapointe7446 2 месяца назад

U got some awesome cards Graig. Have a great week!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks. It was so much fun.

@scottpope377 2 месяца назад

That original art along with the cards is awesome .

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I'm very fortunate to have obtained that haul this weekend. It was such a great weekend.

@EverydayCardCollector-Jason 2 месяца назад

Great pick ups Graig. It was a great show, and overall it seems like the money was flowing for everyone. I know it was flowing out of my pocket lol.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Great meeting you in person my friend. Don't ever hesitate to text.

@markhoyle2275 2 месяца назад

Looks like you had an incredible show

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

It was an incredible weekend.

@RipFan8 2 месяца назад

Hi Graig. What amazing pickups you got, and an amazing weekend we all had. It was awesome to finally meet you and thanks for all you do to this incredible community we have. I'll look forward to hanging out with you again at the National. Talk soon my friend.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

You may have had the best pickup of the whole show. I'm so happy for you!! Great meeting you.

@Peacemakercards 2 месяца назад

Wow you get some mind blowing cards, congrats.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much.

@user-lr2mt5yl6o 2 месяца назад

Hello Graig this is Steve from Las Vegas, it was great to get to talk to you and even better to watch the deal go down on our Baughs. We couldn’t be happier with those cards,the color and condition is fantastic for a card from the 50’s. Your 1950 Sammy is beautiful. Way to pull the trigger on that card. So glad that you got to meet my oldest friend Don and had the opportunity to enjoy his vast knowledge of vintage football cards. Glad you had a great time in Ohio and keep up the good work enjoy all of your content.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

STEVE!! It was a joy to talk on the phone and hang out with Don. He's a great guy with an amazing collection. I love the glow in his eyes when he talks about your friendship. Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I gave Don one of my t206 cards for you, too!!

@user-lr2mt5yl6o 2 месяца назад

@@MidLifeCards Graig first of all I hope you’ve gotten some sleep😄. You’ve been saying that football is undervalued and I’m sure that show was case in point. Don has told me that you hope to be able to show more examples in future videos. I look forward to see that you can bring that to light. From a personal standpoint point I hope that the viewers don’t jump on the bandwagon too soon LOL. THANK YOU for the T206 it’s forever joined with my Sammy Baugh.

@brandonhenry5878 2 месяца назад

The Strongsville show was great!! I love the venue change this year since there was more room and better lighting. Cutter was great to work with, negotiating with a 14 year old for my grail card was definitely an experience!! Fun times @ Strongsville 2024!! Love your content keep it up!!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Cutter is the future. Awesome that you did a deal to help support him!!

@jimmybacas8003 2 месяца назад

Graig is a shark! Awesome pickups 🤙🤙

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

LOL. Thanks my friend. It was such a fun weekend.

@williamnorona450 2 месяца назад

Truly awesome Spahn and those original cartoon backs were spectacular! Never soon an original till now. Always coming out with great stuff sir! We have to talk soon, you’re a Spahn guy and I think I have an item that belongs with you!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it.

@s.macintosh-jc9rf 2 месяца назад

Hi Graig, Thank you for your further exploits in Strongsville at the show. I was really taken with the Sammy Baugh and Warren Spahn cards! This is some of your best work Graig. You are certainly a credit to the hobby. Best Wishes, Peter

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. It was a great weekend and so much fun.

@cryptonite8495 2 месяца назад

Somebody once asked Rogers Hornsby what he does all winter. "Stare out the window and wait for spring."

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

That's an awesome quote.

@deangearhartyeahicollectit2439 2 месяца назад

Fantastic pick-ups. It was nice to meet you

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Great meeting you as well. It's so much fun getting to meet such great members of this community.

@Philniekrofan35 2 месяца назад

Mike was a great guy meet him and the meet and great. He was so down to earth.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

All of those guys are great dudes and super down to earth, for sure.

@nicoleengel4977 2 месяца назад

Great video and wow, the cartoon art and cards is amazing!!!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Agree about the cartoon art. An amazing piece, for sure.

@Politano1955 2 месяца назад

I don't care if some people will disagree with me, but the SGC holders ARE THE BEST for vintage cards. That Spahn looks amazing. I just will no longer buy any card in a PSA holder unless I get a great deal. But even then I'll send it to SGC to get it re-slabbed.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Hard to disagree with you. The older the card, the better they look in SGC slabs in my eyes.

@jlbaseballcards 2 месяца назад

Terrific pickups and, most importantly, you had a great time with outstanding members of the card community 👏👏👏

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

These guys are all such wonderful people. I'm so lucky to call them friends. I had an amazing weekend.

@51ringside3 2 месяца назад

Those Baugh’s are tremendous, glad you got them. Love the color and registration on that Hornsby as well, great stuff

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. Some really great cards, for sure.

@billysikes1374 2 месяца назад

Love the Hornsby, gorgeous color, sorry i haven't been watching lately, going through some s--t at home

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Sorry to hear about the tough times. Hang in there.

@josephsoper9036 2 месяца назад

some great pickups !! thanks for sharing the adventures in cards.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it. I had such a blast.

@marklendhurst1193 2 месяца назад

One of my favorite sets (and mega rare) that you never see at these shows is the 1st Fleer Football In Action set from 1976. Completely forgotten. I wouldn't trade for anything along with the 1980s USFL sets. The holy Grail is the 65 Namath. Hard to obtain even as a teen in the 80s.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

The 65 Namath is a big card.

@marklendhurst1193 2 месяца назад

I have the 4 1996 Topps football sets that have the Joe Namath replica in each box and look like little cereal boxes. The 76 Fleer In Action set is my favorite due to it's rareness. They're actually stickers. The sets ran from 1976 to 1988. I should do a video on the history. The cards actually featured the logos on the helmets and the 77 set has the Payton. As a teen I absolutely loved those boxed USFL sets too.

@stevegallo8483 2 месяца назад

Awesome pickups!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. It was a blast.

@bobwhite4671 2 месяца назад

Amazing pickups, but can’t believe you didn’t come home with your 54 Banks card. I did notice a lot of SGC slabs, my personal favorite.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I'd say SGC vs PSA was 2 to 1 at the show. Much more SGC.

@palmettocards2099 2 месяца назад

That Spahn is so nice 👌

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I'm beyond thrilled with it.

@neightthegreight 2 месяца назад

That Spahn is 🤯!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. I'm thrilled to own it.

@bradburchfield1112 2 месяца назад

Vintage football is incredible 🏈🏈🏈🏈

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I was lucky to grab some amazing cards.

@DonHamlin 2 месяца назад

Excellent work! Thanks for letting us be able to really experience the show.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

@ACollectorsDream 2 месяца назад

Awesome pickups. Was great seeing you and spending time together.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Orlando- You're the real deal. You are such a kind and genuine guy. I'm lucky to call you a friend.

@peterb4871 2 месяца назад

Amazing pickups

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. Such a fun weekend.

@yycvintagecards 2 месяца назад

That is a stunning Spahn... Incredible!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. I'm so fortunate to have stumbled onto it.

@ACD1994 2 месяца назад

I prefer color and registration before centering too, not that there's anything wrong with a well centered card. My concern however, is when the color seems to be too good to be true. PSA and SGC doesn't always catch that certain pre-war and vintage cards were added in color. Won't know definitely for at least another 10 years. I guess when there is a wax stain on the back, it was less likely to have been altered? Unless it was just a shoddy job. I really do think back of card is under appreciated for reason you mentioned too, it has stats and unique and interesting facts. But, that was a great story with the '73 art work. Those kind of gifts you'll always be able to appreciate. +

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Good points and well stated. I picked up a couple of cards with Wax this weekend...and I'm almost at the point where I prefer it. Proves they weren't altered and also brings the grade down and makes it more affordable.

@DonOlszewski-th1ir 2 месяца назад

Glad you had a great visit to Strongsville. As a collector, I’ve always felt I would rather attend the Strongsville show more than the National. It’s so easy and the vintage there is incredible. It was my pleasure to help you on the Baugh’s, and I know Steve will love his too. It’s always great to meet another friend, I truly mean that. You always put up great content. I will continue watching your collecting journey. A New Friend, Don- From Ohio….

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Don- You're an AWESOME guy, and I love your friendship with Steve. You have so much knowledge about vintage football cards, and spending time with you is a highlight I shared with my wife when I got home. I look forward to seeing you again next year.

@JunkWaxHero 2 месяца назад

So jealous I wasn’t able to go. Looked like a great time. Nice pickups! That Spahn is amazing!!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks Mike. You should consider going next year. For vintage collectors, especially pre war, it was incredible.

@CraigsCards62 2 месяца назад

Mike's the best!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Mike Petty is a freaking ROCK STAR. The guy is an amazing human being and a insane amount of fun.

@Baseball2009. 2 месяца назад

So glad you were able to make the trip & it was great meeting you at the end of the day Saturday. The Spahn & Baugh’s are absolutely gorgeous, really awesome pickups!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Great meeting you as well. That group of people in this hobby are top notch.

@3D80sKid 2 месяца назад

Watching all these videos makes me strongly believe I’m not going to miss it next year. Congrats on the amazing pickups!

@ACD1994 2 месяца назад

There's always another show. And another season.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

It was a lot of fun. Well worth the trip.

@jamestodd6101 2 месяца назад

Graig, no way, my Spahn is the exact REA comp you used that’s a little off centered! That dude was trashing my card to get more out of you. Haha! You did great. I still love mine, and yours is better and for $625 is a great deal. You could say I helped you bring the price down! great pickup. Also, a note about Yuengling Mike got - it is the same brewery that still brews beer today in PA, but they couldn’t in the 20s because of prohibition , so they made ice cream to stay in business.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Yours helped me so much!! You got a killer deal!!! Then, I was able to keep talking about how much more I was spending than that. The dealer was trashing it because he was negotiating. It's a sweet card. When he pulled up your comp, it saved me $100 at least.

@TuckersVintageBaseball 2 месяца назад

Sad I had to miss Strongsville to coach high school baseball. However, I appreciate you for making content for me to live vicariously through your videos and purchases. Love the Hornsby pickup! Good deal on the bundle!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. You're making a difference coaching those kids, though.

@mozzie22 2 месяца назад

That Hornsby is fantastic! Such an underrated card in the hobby, IMO. Congrats.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much. I'm thrilled to have it.

@thedetroitcollector 2 месяца назад

Awesome pickups Graig! Really happy you picked up the Spahn. I can hear the joy in your voice. It's a beauty. It was nice meeting with you and chatting for a minute. Awesome story about Matt Manning and so cool you got a signed game worn jersey. Hopefully the Tigers get their act together and get him in again.

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

It was great meeting you and I'm glad you left a comment. I felt weird at the end of our conversation, I felt like I left super suddenly. Sorry if it came across that way. I genuinely enjoyed talking with you. The guys were all going for food and I was trying to not hold them up. So glad I got to talk to you and talk about Matt. He's a 100% class act. Love that guy.

@thedetroitcollector 2 месяца назад

@@MidLifeCards haha no, trust me I never thought that and it didn’t come across that way at all. Again, I’m really glad we got to chat and hopefully we can talk more if you’re going to the National.

@timsfgiantsmem9382 2 месяца назад

Another SuperSoak Candidate That Spahn. JK Great card!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

It's a beauty. If it didn't have wax on the back, I'd think it was cleaned. It's beautiful.

@diamondgems45 2 месяца назад

Great pickups and great footage. Thank you!!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@diamondgems45 2 месяца назад

@@MidLifeCards I try to never miss any.

@Blackdog74 2 месяца назад

I’m not a Spahn collector but that is a sweet looking card!

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

It's an awesome card, for sure. I'm so lucky to have obtained it.

@dylang467 2 месяца назад

Hey Graig loved these Strongsville vids because you took the time to show what was there for people that cant attend . Did you see much vintage boxing there ??

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

There was one dealer that had a whole case of vintage boxing. Other than him, I didn't see a ton.

@brentrichards4699 2 месяца назад

That Spahn looks absolutely amazing

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

It's stunning. I literally was walking by the table and the orange glow caught the corner of my eye. As soon as I touched it, I wasn't leaving without it.

@willg.2045 2 месяца назад

Wow, great stuff, Graig. Will your wife let you go to Strongsville ever again?

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I just hope she noticed I was gone for the weekend. LOL.

@TheJollyElm 2 месяца назад

It's hilarious that as you're talking about the misspelling ("misspelling" itself is an often misspelled word, but I digress) of Nettles' name, the original cartoon art for Gerry Moses' card has HIS name misspelled with a "J"!!!!!!! (Someone in the art department clearly fixed it later.)

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

I noticed that as well. :-)

@brentrichards4699 2 месяца назад

Y’all had an amazing time! How are you surviving with no sleep?! I hope your week goes smooth

@MidLifeCards 2 месяца назад

It's gonna be a LONG week. And, next weekend, I'm setting up as a dealer.

@brentrichards4699 2 месяца назад

@@MidLifeCards Good thing you are the Iron Man of baseball cards

@ACD1994 2 месяца назад

@@brentrichards4699 That's what I say, too, the Iron Man of the hobby