Thank you for sharing your top 50 cards Darren!! What a remarkable collection!! You have a museum of cards!! Enjoyed watching both of your countdowns!!
One word: DiMaggio! Darren, your DiMaggio's blew me away, even though I have seen them in at least one of your previous videos! 🤯🤯🤯So many grail cards! I absolutely love it! May you enjoy your epic collection for many many years to come, my collecting brother!😊👊
Wow, mind blowing Darren. Really liked what you said the last 30 seconds about collect what you like and your collection bringing you joy. I can't even think of what cards would be on your wantlist after watching these two videos. You've got it all!
So many amazing cards in your collection Darren! Love the look of that Leaf Musial as well...just incredible.....and that Mathewson!! I was so glad to find mine in a 1.5 but a 5.....man that card really pops!!
Really enjoyed both videos… your collection is incredible. You had quite a year of new additions. I love the 37 Exhibit, and the T206 Matty portrait is a blazer!
Just an incredible top 20 as well. So many cards that I would love to add someday. You are great at finding that high eye appeal mid grade vintage!! That is kind of my zone for baseball cards at least! So many cards are down for you because you've added so many bangers to the top of your list lol. Just incredible. Thanks for sharing. You've built and amazing collection in short time!
When you began with the Seaver rookie at 6.5 I said buckle up! What a ride my friend. Congrats on the new Matty and Cobb..classic beauties! Awesome collection, Darren. Great advice too 👍
Wow Darren! You definitely have one of the most amazing collections I’ve ever seen, it was so much fun watching your top 100 videos. I can’t thank you enough for sharing with the community. I know you mentioned several times that a car dropped multiple spaces from the previous year. But I’m thinking it’s not because they went down in value but because you added quite a few cards to your collection in 2024. But that’s just my outside observation. Thank you again, my friend, incredible collection.! Kevin
Thanks Kevin! I appreciate the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I agree, most of the shift in rank was due to being displaced by a new card. There were a few that had significant price drops, but for the most part, cards more or less held their value from last year.
Congrats on an awesome collection, Darren. My #1 card by value is the 1959 Gibson PSA 7 -- so suffice it to say, I was spellbound as you went on to show 40+ cards way more valuable than that! But totally agree -- collect what you enjoy. That's what counts.
I think you should also talk about your fantasy football league and how it will transition from yahoo to ESPN and the effect that will have on your collection
Darren, thanks for sharing your amazing collection. You had an amazing 2024. Look forward to seeing what you pick up in Strongsville and Chicago next year.
Amazing collection! You have several cards that look absolutely better than the grade, specifically the Leaf Musial and the two new Cobbs. I couldn't do a top 100 collection showing because I don't have 100 cards! I look forward to see what is on your 2025 want list.
Dude!! Some absolute fire in this video. You and I have the same tastes in cards and players. Love the Cobbs. Your Jackie is next level and that Walter Johnson portrait almost looks 3D! Can’t go wrong with a Mantle and Ryan rookie in the top 5!
What a display! You had a huge year! Darren- I hope you spent time to reflect on your collection, and how amazing it is, in a small amount of time! Great video!
I was busy today but sure enjoyed your colossal collection. That Green Cobb has the deepest green I have ever seen. Card after card made me drool. Hard to find another card to add to that collection.
Absolutely phenomenal. When a Babe Ruth playing days card doesn't crack the top 20, you know you have a very special collection. Thank you so much for sharing!
Just amazing. It always brings me joy to see members of the community enjoy their cards like this. Particularly when they sport a ‘51 Bowman Mantle. Congrats on your recent acquisitions too.
Hi Darren, you got some great cards added to your collection this year. Of course, I love your number 1 card, that 68 Topps Ryan is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing, I enjoyed watching. Have a great weekend.
Thanks for sharing, Darren. I've always preferred the '51 Bowman Mantle too. Even his '53 Topps. I like the 1952 Topps set, though, but just don't really fully understand the hype for his '52. The Jackie Robinson is a stunner too. Looking forward to see what you, will pick up in the calendar year of 2025.
Thanks Andrew! Glad you enjoyed! I agree on the 53 Topps Mantle! I don't dislike the 52T Mantle, but for the price of a nice looking example, you could get so many other great cards (or an entire list of great cards, for that matter). Happy Holiday's, my friend!
Hi Darren. Wow, what a list of spectacular cards. You`ve had an incredible year of pickups, and I`m so thankful to have been around for a few of them. Of course my favourite one is the 1952 Jackie, which I got the chance to hold. I have met so many wonderful people this year and you are certainly at the top of that list. Thanks for sharing this incredible list of cards my friend. We will talk soon pal.
Thanks Stephen! I appreciate that, my friend! You had a great year with pick ups, as well!! Looking forward to seeing you 52T Jackie when you pick it up this year! I agree, its been great getting to know you this year! Looking forward to seeing you in Strongsville!
When my collection grows up, I want it to be like yours. 1 word. Stunning. Losta cards are down many spots? I wonder what the meaning of that is? Did you add more cards to drop them? 😂Did they drop in values or both? Enjoy my handsome friend. You have definitely "Returned". NOTE: All this time I thought the "4 in 1 Postcard" you were looking for was the Ruth/Gehrig/Durocher? I even picked one up this year. Now you're telling me I got the wrong one? Welp, back to the ole drawing board!
Thanks Mr Petty!! Almost all of the drops were primarily due to new stuff offsetting them. I think the net net was a 5% drop in values across the board. Plus some comps were lousy... Glad you enjoyed!
it kinda seemed like the value jumps in your ryan cards had to do with the coinciding heritage releases coming out... you said 75 jumped this year, 74 jumped last year... 76 next to peak?
What is the basis of your rankings? Just the cards you like best, value, trend, demand, H-bag?? Also, what happens if the 31st card of my last year’s collection lost 47 spots but was uprooted by the square of 17, then you had to back out 4 more? Does that card increase or decrease in YoY rankings?
The prices may not be dropping, per se, but the rank dropped. I'd say that about half the cards have a slightly lower price. The rank drop is primarily due to new cards pushing them down the list.
Great cards.. Constructive criticism; adult heterosexual men do not constantly use terms like "super excited" and "super happy". Those are typically used by 11-14 year old girls.
@@returntocollecting I mean seriously! I thought the name buzzy was reserved for bee cartoons and a toy superhero in a Pixar movie. Somehow “Buzzy” thinks he is the grammar police for adult males. 😂😂😂
Thank you for sharing your top 50 cards Darren!! What a remarkable collection!! You have a museum of cards!! Enjoyed watching both of your countdowns!!
Thanks Ken! I'm glad you enjoyed both videos! I really appreciate it!
Awesome top 50 list, Darren. What a combination of iconic cards and superb eye appeal. You should be proud to own every single one of them.
I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching.
One word: DiMaggio! Darren, your DiMaggio's blew me away, even though I have seen them in at least one of your previous videos! 🤯🤯🤯So many grail cards! I absolutely love it! May you enjoy your epic collection for many many years to come, my collecting brother!😊👊
Thanks Adam! I really appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Wow, mind blowing Darren. Really liked what you said the last 30 seconds about collect what you like and your collection bringing you joy. I can't even think of what cards would be on your wantlist after watching these two videos. You've got it all!
Ha! Thanks Brian! I appreciate the kind words! Glad you enjoyed!!
I couldn’t smash that “like” button harder when I heard “Denehy/Seaver” - such a killer list, Darren. What a year!!!
Thanks Mookie! I figured you'd like the Top 50 bookended by the Seaver and Ryan rookies!! Glad you enjoyed!
So many amazing cards in your collection Darren! Love the look of that Leaf Musial as well...just incredible.....and that Mathewson!! I was so glad to find mine in a 1.5 but a 5.....man that card really pops!!
Thanks Scott! I appreciate that! I love cards in a 5 that look like 8's!!
Really enjoyed both videos… your collection is incredible. You had quite a year of new additions. I love the 37 Exhibit, and the T206 Matty portrait is a blazer!
Thanks Andrew! Glad you enjoyed! It was a really good year for the collection. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Just Stellar Darren. I wanna grow up to have a collection just like you! 🤣 I loved every card! Happy for you my man! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Warren! Glad you enjoyed! Happy New Year!
Great way to start my day off, a virtual card show of beauties. Great stuff Darren
Ha! Thanks Drew! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks again for the card stand!!
Just an incredible top 20 as well. So many cards that I would love to add someday. You are great at finding that high eye appeal mid grade vintage!! That is kind of my zone for baseball cards at least! So many cards are down for you because you've added so many bangers to the top of your list lol. Just incredible. Thanks for sharing. You've built and amazing collection in short time!
Thanks Scott! I love mid grade with high eye appeal!! Its been a blast putting the collection together! Glad you enjoyed the videos!
When you began with the Seaver rookie at 6.5 I said buckle up! What a ride my friend. Congrats on the new Matty and Cobb..classic beauties! Awesome collection, Darren. Great advice too 👍
Thanks Hugo! It was a great year for the collection, for sure. Glad you liked the advice! I appreciate it bro!
Wow Darren! You definitely have one of the most amazing collections I’ve ever seen, it was so much fun watching your top 100 videos.
I can’t thank you enough for sharing with the community. I know you mentioned several times that a car dropped multiple spaces from the previous year. But I’m thinking it’s not because they went down in value but because you added quite a few cards to your collection in 2024. But that’s just my outside observation. Thank you again, my friend, incredible collection.! Kevin
Thanks Kevin! I appreciate the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I agree, most of the shift in rank was due to being displaced by a new card. There were a few that had significant price drops, but for the most part, cards more or less held their value from last year.
Amazing collection Darren !
You had a fantastic year my friend. How cool is it to have a card with Joe D and Lou Gehrig on it!
Thanks Steve! The Gehrig/DiMaggio is one of my favorites!!
Congrats on an awesome collection, Darren. My #1 card by value is the 1959 Gibson PSA 7 -- so suffice it to say, I was spellbound as you went on to show 40+ cards way more valuable than that! But totally agree -- collect what you enjoy. That's what counts.
Thanks Robert! Glad you enjoyed! The 59 Gibson is an awesome card!
I think you should also talk about your fantasy football league and how it will transition from yahoo to ESPN and the effect that will have on your collection
Darren, thanks for sharing your amazing collection. You had an amazing 2024. Look forward to seeing what you pick up in Strongsville and Chicago next year.
Thanks Matt! Glad you enjoyed! Looking forward to 2025 as well!
Quite impressive! Thanks for sharing your collection.
Just great breadth/variety spanning the different era's.
I appreciate that Craig! Glad you enjoyed!
Terrific video. So happy for you with these new additions. That Cobb off shoulder has such amazing color, congrats!
Thanks Dan! Glad you enjoyed!
Just in awe of your collection Darren. As the countdown was going, I was thinking that the Nolan RC must be number one.
Thanks Sammy! Glad you enjoyed! The Ryan RC will likely always take the top spot!
Great card collection. Unbelievable grades!! Shoeless Joe is my favorite!
Thanks Melissa! I love that Shoeless Joe!!
Wow....amazing collection my friend. TY 4 sharing it.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
Amazing collection! You have several cards that look absolutely better than the grade, specifically the Leaf Musial and the two new Cobbs. I couldn't do a top 100 collection showing because I don't have 100 cards! I look forward to see what is on your 2025 want list.
Ha! Thanks Dave! I appreciate that, my friend! If you did a top 10, you'd blow the competition out of the water!!
Awesome selection of cards there! Great grades too! 👍
Thanks Vince! Glad you liked them!
Loved this video, Darren! Your collection is incredible!
Thanks Silas!! Glad you enjoyed!
Dude!! Some absolute fire in this video. You and I have the same tastes in cards and players. Love the Cobbs. Your Jackie is next level and that Walter Johnson portrait almost looks 3D! Can’t go wrong with a Mantle and Ryan rookie in the top 5!
Thanks Tony! Glad you liked them! It means a lot coming from someone with such an incredible collection as yours!
VERY impressive collection ! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Bill! Glad you enjoyed!
Great video and amazing collection. I can see how they put a smile on your face - they put one on mine too!
Thanks! I'm so happy with the cards in my collection. Really enjoy them!
The Ted Williams with the story make it extra special. Love seeing your collection.
Thanks Justin! Hope you're doing well!!
What a display! You had a huge year! Darren- I hope you spent time to reflect on your collection, and how amazing it is, in a small amount of time! Great video!
Thanks Theo! I appreciate that bud!
I was busy today but sure enjoyed your colossal collection. That Green Cobb has the deepest green I have ever seen. Card after card made me drool. Hard to find another card to add to that collection.
Ha! Thanks Larry! I was super happy to pick up the Green Cobb. Love that card! I have some ideas for 2025...
Absolutely phenomenal. When a Babe Ruth playing days card doesn't crack the top 20, you know you have a very special collection. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks Scott! Glad you enjoyed!
This is exactly what I came to say. 1933 Goudey Ruth and Gehrig didn’t even make the top 20! 😮
Awesome collection, and great pickups this year!
Thanks JR! Glad you enjoyed!
Awesome cards! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks David! Glad you enjoyed!
Just amazing. It always brings me joy to see members of the community enjoy their cards like this. Particularly when they sport a ‘51 Bowman Mantle. Congrats on your recent acquisitions too.
Thanks CK! I really appreciate that! Glad you liked the 51B Mantle!!
@ i won’t ever have one in my collection so it’s really neat to see one in Others’ collections from time to time.
Hi Darren, you got some great cards added to your collection this year. Of course, I love your number 1 card, that 68 Topps Ryan is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing, I enjoyed watching. Have a great weekend.
Thanks Jim! I'm glad you like the 68! Have a great weekend as well!
Great cards Darren! Congratulations on an awesome year!
Thanks Jason! I appreciate it!
Congrats Darren on the Cobb Bat Off! Great looking card and yours looks undergraded for sure. Great collection and thanks for sharing your Top 100.
Thank you! Glad you liked the Cobb! I appreciate the kind words. Just subbed your channel! Really liked your Mantle rookie video!
@@returntocollecting Thanks, that was a fun video to research.
Amazing amazing amazing
Thanks Mike! Glad you enjoyed!
Crazy top 50. The R2C Museum is reaching Smithsonian levels. 🔥
Haha!! Thanks!!
Thanks for sharing, Darren. I've always preferred the '51 Bowman Mantle too. Even his '53 Topps. I like the 1952 Topps set, though, but just don't really fully understand the hype for his '52. The Jackie Robinson is a stunner too. Looking forward to see what you, will pick up in the calendar year of 2025.
Thanks Andrew! Glad you enjoyed! I agree on the 53 Topps Mantle! I don't dislike the 52T Mantle, but for the price of a nice looking example, you could get so many other great cards (or an entire list of great cards, for that matter). Happy Holiday's, my friend!
Hi Darren. Wow, what a list of spectacular cards. You`ve had an incredible year of pickups, and I`m so thankful to have been around for a few of them. Of course my favourite one is the 1952 Jackie, which I got the chance to hold. I have met so many wonderful people this year and you are certainly at the top of that list. Thanks for sharing this incredible list of cards my friend. We will talk soon pal.
Thanks Stephen! I appreciate that, my friend! You had a great year with pick ups, as well!! Looking forward to seeing you 52T Jackie when you pick it up this year! I agree, its been great getting to know you this year! Looking forward to seeing you in Strongsville!
Darren, you have a fantastic collection. Thanks for showing.
Thanks Peter! Glad you enjoyed it!!
Darren, your collection is amazing. Congrats and thanks for sharing
Thank you, my friend!
Mind blowing.
Thanks Josh! Glad you enjoyed! Hope you're doing well.
you had an incredible year!
Thanks Don! I appreciate it!
Great video
Thanks Mick! Glad you enjoyed!
Absolute 🔥. When cards drop 20-30 spots, means the market either tanked or you went ham with big pickups this year. I’d say you went ham lol
Ha! Thanks Juho. I may have hammed it up this year!!
When my collection grows up, I want it to be like yours. 1 word. Stunning. Losta cards are down many spots? I wonder what the meaning of that is? Did you add more cards to drop them? 😂Did they drop in values or both? Enjoy my handsome friend. You have definitely "Returned". NOTE: All this time I thought the "4 in 1 Postcard" you were looking for was the Ruth/Gehrig/Durocher? I even picked one up this year. Now you're telling me I got the wrong one? Welp, back to the ole drawing board!
Thanks Mr Petty!! Almost all of the drops were primarily due to new stuff offsetting them. I think the net net was a 5% drop in values across the board. Plus some comps were lousy... Glad you enjoyed!
@@returntocollecting Yea, apparently these "regenerating" lists are a bit of a problem...🤣Onward and upward!
@@BringingTheHeat-VBC Haha!!
Insane Darren. That T206 Mathewson…
Thanks Scott! I was thrilled to pick that one up!
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Thanks Rick!!
Life goals
You know you have an impressive collection when you go on a Gehrig and Dimagio runs.
Thanks Bob! I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed!
it kinda seemed like the value jumps in your ryan cards had to do with the coinciding heritage releases coming out... you said 75 jumped this year, 74 jumped last year... 76 next to peak?
Good point Mike. I didn't think of that, but it makes perfect sense! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
What is the basis of your rankings? Just the cards you like best, value, trend, demand, H-bag?? Also, what happens if the 31st card of my last year’s collection lost 47 spots but was uprooted by the square of 17, then you had to back out 4 more? Does that card increase or decrease in YoY rankings?
Straight value rank from VCP. No special algorithms.
More importantly Darren, should we have DST in our FFL for the 2025 Season? Go and vote in the Poll and I'll hit you back with a LIKE
For all the cards you’re saying have dropped in price are the cards themselves dropping or the cards in those specific grades dropping? Or both?
The prices may not be dropping, per se, but the rank dropped. I'd say that about half the cards have a slightly lower price. The rank drop is primarily due to new cards pushing them down the list.
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Thanks Brent! Glad you liked it!
Great cards.. Constructive criticism; adult heterosexual men do not constantly use terms like "super excited" and "super happy". Those are typically used by 11-14 year old girls.
Dude with the name “Buzzy” trying to tell another dude what terms to use in his videos while describing his cards. 😂😂😂😂😂 Get a life “Buzzy”!
Ha!
@@returntocollecting I mean seriously! I thought the name buzzy was reserved for bee cartoons and a toy superhero in a Pixar movie. Somehow “Buzzy” thinks he is the grammar police for adult males. 😂😂😂
Living in a house full of teenagers, I think they'd say something more like, "Slay. These cards are gas! My collection is cooking."
@buzzy1337 A man named Buzzy. Clearly 'the voice' of hetero men. Spending your time watching other men discuss their collectibles on RUclips. 😂