This is something I rarely do - the outside link - but appropriate for this blog, I thought it was.
http://www.theonion.com/articles/honus-wagner-baseball-card,27810/
4.26.2012
4.25.2012
The Search For Jarrod Parker (Cards)
In honor of Jarrod Parker's first start with the Oakland A's, I wanted to be so bold as to link back to my first Hoosiers On Cardboard feature published last September.
Jarrod was traded from Arizona in the off-season since this post - in the Trevor Cahill deal - and I expect big things from him eventually in Oakland. It's been great to be able to root for a local kid. We nearly moved into his former school district but ended up one over.
I'm interested in any dupe Jarrod Parkers anyone might have on hand. It appears I only have this one. I'd pick some up at the local card shop, and might have to snag his auto from there, but all Parkers are just overpriced at this store. The proprietors are nice enough but they know they sell well.
Love to see Jarrod working his way back after Tommy John surgery. Hoping for the best for this kid. I believe, at the time of this post, he's battling in a 0-0 game in the sixth against the White Sox.
Jarrod was traded from Arizona in the off-season since this post - in the Trevor Cahill deal - and I expect big things from him eventually in Oakland. It's been great to be able to root for a local kid. We nearly moved into his former school district but ended up one over.
I'm interested in any dupe Jarrod Parkers anyone might have on hand. It appears I only have this one. I'd pick some up at the local card shop, and might have to snag his auto from there, but all Parkers are just overpriced at this store. The proprietors are nice enough but they know they sell well.
4.24.2012
Heritage Design Trade Flashback Needs
Yeah, you know you're getting lazy about headlines when you just go with keywords.
Many collectors have turned their attention to Gypsy Queen in the past week or so - either furiously chasing it or disparaging it - so I wanted to take a few minutes to briefly look again at our old friend Heritage 2012. I have some needs. I have some dupes. Read on!
While I'm not collecting the full Heritage set, focusing instead on completing the wonderful Heritage of 2011, I am gathering the 2012 inserts as well as select favorite players - and Reds, Tigers, Cubs and White Sox. I received a nice assist with those efforts recently after Ross at Design on Deck contacted me. Ross took a look at my want list and I'm very grateful for that.
I'm a particular fan of Flashbacks. I believe Ross sent me five. Here are two of them.
Here is a sampling of some of the other fine cards Ross sent along.
Before I continue with various lists, I just want to say that I truly enjoy Design on Deck. It's unique and I really love his card designs. I don't believe I've actually ever told him that but I wanted to be sure to say something here. I wish he could print and issue his cards.
I wish I had the graphic design talents. They're sorely needed.
Meanwhile, Ross, your cards are coming soon. I was waiting to pick up a few more packs and hit more of your needs and I did manage to add a couple of extras. I wish I had more but I'm sending the diamond parallels and all the Heritage extras I had from your wants. I think it unfortunately doesn't total any more than the number of cards you sent.
For everyone else, are you collecting Heritage? If so, here are some cards I have for trade:
13, 19, 23, 27, 32, 36, 37, 38, 42, 45, 47, 47, 47, 60, 69, 69, 69, 75, 82, 85, 89, 93, 103, 108, 110, 110, 112, 115, 115, 121, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132, 132, 137, 137, 157, 180, 192, 197, 204, 217, 221, 224, 224, 228, 241, 243, 255, 267, 271, 277, 297, 315, 328, 332, 342, 342, 347, 351, 360, 363, 363, 372, 378, 388, 388, 395, 395, 400, 400, 400, 401, 402, 408, 408, 413, BF-SK, NF-JKE, NAP-TL, Checklist 5
Please indulge me as I present my wants:
BF-EW, BF-JM
NF-JK, NF-PP, NF-PS, NF-UA, NF-UC
NAP-MC, NAP-MK, NAP-RB
14 Justin Masterson
35 Chris Sale
51 Alex Gordon
53 Dee Gordon
79 Detroit Tigers
87 Andrew McCutchen
90 Joey Votto
95 Kerry Wood
100 Paul Konerko
138 Ryan Braun/Prince Fielder (Pride of NL)
140 Max Scherzer
160 Mark Buehrle
186 Joe Mauer
193 Starlin Castro
194 Francisco Cordero
207 Mike Trout
211 Freddie Freeman
218 Justin Verlander/Jose Valverde
222 Chicago Cubs
223 Addison Reed
246 Felix Hernandez
276 Ryan Braun
278 Jhonny Peralta
279 Matt Kemp
285 Adrian Gonzalez
320 Zack Greinke
327 Rick Porcello
365 Jose Valverde
366 Dustin Ackley
393 Brandon Beachy
406 Al Alburquerque
422 Dusty Baker
476 Prince Fielder
Many collectors have turned their attention to Gypsy Queen in the past week or so - either furiously chasing it or disparaging it - so I wanted to take a few minutes to briefly look again at our old friend Heritage 2012. I have some needs. I have some dupes. Read on!
While I'm not collecting the full Heritage set, focusing instead on completing the wonderful Heritage of 2011, I am gathering the 2012 inserts as well as select favorite players - and Reds, Tigers, Cubs and White Sox. I received a nice assist with those efforts recently after Ross at Design on Deck contacted me. Ross took a look at my want list and I'm very grateful for that.
I'm a particular fan of Flashbacks. I believe Ross sent me five. Here are two of them.
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| Probably a top five current player of mine. |
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| Still amused by pitchers named Homer, I am. |
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| Berkman has long been a favorite of mine, admittedly from his glory years where he led my fantasy juggernaut. Also, his resemblance to my cousin is uncanny and an ongoing source of family amusement. I pick up Berkman cards whenever I can but still need a good auto. |
I wish I had the graphic design talents. They're sorely needed.
Meanwhile, Ross, your cards are coming soon. I was waiting to pick up a few more packs and hit more of your needs and I did manage to add a couple of extras. I wish I had more but I'm sending the diamond parallels and all the Heritage extras I had from your wants. I think it unfortunately doesn't total any more than the number of cards you sent.
For everyone else, are you collecting Heritage? If so, here are some cards I have for trade:
13, 19, 23, 27, 32, 36, 37, 38, 42, 45, 47, 47, 47, 60, 69, 69, 69, 75, 82, 85, 89, 93, 103, 108, 110, 110, 112, 115, 115, 121, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132, 132, 137, 137, 157, 180, 192, 197, 204, 217, 221, 224, 224, 228, 241, 243, 255, 267, 271, 277, 297, 315, 328, 332, 342, 342, 347, 351, 360, 363, 363, 372, 378, 388, 388, 395, 395, 400, 400, 400, 401, 402, 408, 408, 413, BF-SK, NF-JKE, NAP-TL, Checklist 5
Please indulge me as I present my wants:
BF-EW, BF-JM
NF-JK, NF-PP, NF-PS, NF-UA, NF-UC
NAP-MC, NAP-MK, NAP-RB
14 Justin Masterson
35 Chris Sale
51 Alex Gordon
53 Dee Gordon
79 Detroit Tigers
87 Andrew McCutchen
90 Joey Votto
95 Kerry Wood
100 Paul Konerko
138 Ryan Braun/Prince Fielder (Pride of NL)
140 Max Scherzer
160 Mark Buehrle
186 Joe Mauer
193 Starlin Castro
194 Francisco Cordero
207 Mike Trout
211 Freddie Freeman
218 Justin Verlander/Jose Valverde
222 Chicago Cubs
223 Addison Reed
246 Felix Hernandez
276 Ryan Braun
278 Jhonny Peralta
279 Matt Kemp
285 Adrian Gonzalez
320 Zack Greinke
327 Rick Porcello
365 Jose Valverde
366 Dustin Ackley
393 Brandon Beachy
406 Al Alburquerque
422 Dusty Baker
476 Prince Fielder
4.18.2012
Gypsy Queen: Through The Years
| The Queen Is Alive |
Still, I'm stopping short of declaring I'll collect the set. I'm directing the greater portion of my budget to completing sets from my youth and to old-fashioned cards.
But I know I'll look to pick up the Reds and Tigers and Cubs and favored players and the veterans in the set. I have the Tigers in Cardboard Heaven's group break, so I should be set with them. Take a look at his break, by the way, plenty of good teams available.
Today, I snagged two of the hanging value packs from Walmart. Each includes three paper frames. I'll show them near the end of this post.
It's tough for me to know yet if I like 2012 more than 2011. It was all fresh and new last year so I'm partial to that on one hand. On the other hand, 2012 is fresh and new now and so I can't help but like it more at this particular moment. On the third hand (don't judge), oh, wait, there is no third hand.
Let's do some comparisons, shall we?
Yet, I like the ornamental design this year and I also prefer how the player's names are presented in the new set. It's just less intrusive on the photo.
The backs on the base cards are similar and a team logo is included on both. This is different than with the inserts - the backs of which I have some problems with.
Advantage: Even
Next, we have Moonshots, a not-so-veiled repeat of Home Run Heroes from 2011 (pictured left).
As for the backs, I kind of like the off-white this year. But, my problem referenced above is that there are no team logos with the inserts. I also don't like the lack of a number for filing purposes. Not a fan of the initials. Perhaps minor quibbles.
Advantage: Home Run Heroes
I like the color this year and it just feels like there's more picture - but perhaps that's an optical illusion. I guess I like both.
Advantage: Even
Advantage: Hallmark Heroes
Finally, perhaps my favorite insert set of all-time - the paper frames. Here's a quick look at similar frames from 2012 (top) and 2011 (below). Of my three frames pulled today, I got Koufax, DiMaggio and Maris.
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I also feel that the 2011 version is simply the better frame.
Advantage: 2011
So, it's clear I like and somewhat dislike parts of both releases. It'll be interesting, to me at least, to see if my perspective changes in a few more weeks.
Meanwhile, here are some other cards I snagged today.
Above are three of the six minis I opened. Three all-time favorites of mine! Also, the first card I saw today was the regular version of Warren Spahn.
Next, it was nice to see Catfish Hunter in the checklist. And one can never argue with Bob Feller.
Finally, I'll close with some trade bait. The below three cards appeared in two separate value packs in the exact same order, thus I have dupes of these legends.
I'll be interested to read more about how others feel about this year's Gypsy Queen. I think I'll go explore the blogs.
Enjoy cards!
4.17.2012
Outta Sight! Vintage: Pierce, B. '59s
Billy Pierce has fast become one of those old-timers whose cards I snag if the price feels right.
It all started back in the summer of '11. You and I (and even Billy) were so much younger then. We were carefree and innocent. You still had your hair.
I met Billy that fine summer. He was sitting at a table at a big card show in Chicago, an event hobbyists refer to as "The National." I was there, too, standing in line much like an overgrown kid. No, exactly like an overgrown kid.
I was sheepish and embarrassed, much like how a grown man feels when he asks another grown man for an autograph. No, exactly like that.
I handed Billy this faux vintage card. "Nice to meet you," I said.
Billy said "hello" then looked at the card and groused - albeit politely, if it's indeed possible to politely grouse - that he didn't understand why "folks keep sending me cards to sign I've already signed."
Oh, Billy!
I chuckled, offered my thanks and exited left. (For more about my first day at The National, click here. Or here or here for Day Two and Day Three stories.
Our encounter was brief, so brief in fact that I'll bet Billy might not even remember me. Ha! But it was enough to turn me into a Billy Pierce collector.
I recently picked up two cards from the 1959 set at a local card show. I love this set for the colors (most of them), the uniqueness, the logos and the lowercase names.
I've always called this set the "Rear Window Set."
Here's Pierce as viewed from Jimmy Stewart's binoculars.
And, below, is Action Pierce, also from 1959. I love the "Baseball Thrills" cards for the great action shots. Near as I can figure, there were 10 in the set. The "Baseball Thrills" circle reminds me of a Batman cartoon. Now that's iconic.
Billy turned 85 on April 2. He's been heavily involved in children's charities. I have a keen interest in adding cards of players known to be swell gents. I'm also quietly a fan of the White Sox because of time spent at the park between 2000-05.
Billy was a seven-time All Star with the White Sox and the ace of the staff for at least a decade. He finished with a career 211-169 record, 3.27 ERA and 1,999 strikeouts. He holds the White Sox franchise mark for strikeouts, with 1,796. His 186 wins, 2,931 innings and 390 starts are team records for a left-hander.
He is considered by many to be one of the biggest Hall of Fame oversights in history. This from Sports Illustrated writer Joe Posnanski: Billy Pierce has a strong Hall of Fame case that has been widely and enthusiastically ignored. He was, I think, the best pitcher in the American League in the 1950s -- and if there had been an American League Cy Young award he probably would have won it at least twice.
Billy had a slight build - even slighter nowadays - yet he led the American League in complete games three times. He pitched four one-hitters and seven two-hitters, and on June 27, 1958 came within one batter of becoming the first left-hander in 78 years to throw a perfect game.
It was nice to meet you, Billy. You're a Hall of Famer in my book.
It all started back in the summer of '11. You and I (and even Billy) were so much younger then. We were carefree and innocent. You still had your hair.
I met Billy that fine summer. He was sitting at a table at a big card show in Chicago, an event hobbyists refer to as "The National." I was there, too, standing in line much like an overgrown kid. No, exactly like an overgrown kid.
I was sheepish and embarrassed, much like how a grown man feels when he asks another grown man for an autograph. No, exactly like that.
I handed Billy this faux vintage card. "Nice to meet you," I said.
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| Ryan's Pitch, back when he was just Reader Ryan, sent me this card a week before I handed it to Mr. Pierce. Thanks Ryan. At the time, I had no other Pierce cards. |
Oh, Billy!
I chuckled, offered my thanks and exited left. (For more about my first day at The National, click here. Or here or here for Day Two and Day Three stories.
Our encounter was brief, so brief in fact that I'll bet Billy might not even remember me. Ha! But it was enough to turn me into a Billy Pierce collector.
I recently picked up two cards from the 1959 set at a local card show. I love this set for the colors (most of them), the uniqueness, the logos and the lowercase names.
I've always called this set the "Rear Window Set."
Here's Pierce as viewed from Jimmy Stewart's binoculars.
Billy was a seven-time All Star with the White Sox and the ace of the staff for at least a decade. He finished with a career 211-169 record, 3.27 ERA and 1,999 strikeouts. He holds the White Sox franchise mark for strikeouts, with 1,796. His 186 wins, 2,931 innings and 390 starts are team records for a left-hander.
He is considered by many to be one of the biggest Hall of Fame oversights in history. This from Sports Illustrated writer Joe Posnanski: Billy Pierce has a strong Hall of Fame case that has been widely and enthusiastically ignored. He was, I think, the best pitcher in the American League in the 1950s -- and if there had been an American League Cy Young award he probably would have won it at least twice.
Billy had a slight build - even slighter nowadays - yet he led the American League in complete games three times. He pitched four one-hitters and seven two-hitters, and on June 27, 1958 came within one batter of becoming the first left-hander in 78 years to throw a perfect game.
It was nice to meet you, Billy. You're a Hall of Famer in my book.
4.13.2012
2012: Needs/Availables (boringest headline ever!) "Boringest?"
Is anyone out there still chasing existing 2012 cards? If so, I have quite a list of available cards below. Sorry for the oh-so-boring post, but I wanted to be sure to direct anyone in need to my lists.
After the long list of available base cards and inserts is a much shorter list of cards I'm searching for. I hope we can work out a deal.
And, if you instead are searching for Heritage 2012, please direct me to your want list. I have plenty of Heritage but haven't cataloged them yet. I do however have a list of cards I need.
Thanks.
And, now, the base set...
Base Set Available
1 - Ryan Braun
1 - Ryan Braun
4 - Jeremy Guthrie
7 - Mickey Mantle
15 - Melky Cabrera
19 - Yonder Alonso
21 - Chris Iannetta
22 - Alfredo Simon
24 - Ike Davis
29 - NL Win Leaders
30 - Derek Jeter
32 - Detroit Tigers
41 - Devin Mesoraco
43 - Brett Wallace
51 - Alcides Escobar
56 - Geovany Soto
57 - Yuniesky Betancourt
66 - Nyjer Morgan
66 - Nyjer Morgan
71 - Jeff Karstens
74 - Kevin Correia
81 - Liam Hendricks
82 - Rick Porcello
84 - Brian Matusz
89 - Dontrelle Willis
89 - Dontrelle Willis
91 - AL Home Run Leaders
93 - Skip Schumaker
94 - Logan Forsythe
95 - Chris Parmalee
99 - Michael McKenry
99 - Michael McKenry
102 - Chase d'Arnaud
107 - Luke Scott
110 - Mark Teixeira
114 - Matt Garza
114 - Matt Garza
114 - Matt Garza
121 - Josh Bell
124 - NL batting average
125 - Adam Jones
125 - Adam Jones
125 - Adam Jones
130 - Asdrubal Cabrera
133 - Ivan Nova
135 - Johnny Cueto
135 - Johnny Cueto
135 - Johnny Cueto
136 - Casey McGehee
141 - Brandon Belt
142 - Travis Wood
142 - Travis Wood
142 - Travis Wood
142 - Travis Wood
143 - George Kottaras
144 - Marlon Byrd
146 - Carlos Gomez
148 - Chris Getz
151 - Chris Davis
151 - Chris Davis
166 - Brennan Boesch
169 - Brett Myers
171 - Koji Uehara
174 - Yadier Molina
175 - Jared Hughes
176 - Nolan Reimold
176 - Nolan Reimold
179 - Denard Span
187 - Jose Altuve
191 - Angel Pagan
195 - Ben Zobrist
196 - Matt Joyce
197 - Brendan Ryan
200 - Miguel Cabrera
201 - Doug Fister
202 - Andre Carignan
205 - Justin Masterson
208 - Mark Reynolds
210 - Zack Greinke
211 - Kelvin Herrera
213 - Alex Avila
218 - Kyle Hudson
218 - Kyle Hudson
220 - Jay Bruce
220 - Jay Bruce
220 - Jay Bruce
222 - Chris Coghlan
223 - Joe Saunders
226 - Ryan Hanigan
228 - Brent Lillibridge
235 - Joe Benson
239 - AL batting average
241 - James McDonald
245 - Adam Lind
245 - Adam Lind
246 - Bud Norris
247 - Clay Buchholz
249 - Trevor Plouffe
255 - Scott Rolen
255 - Scott Rolen
255 - Scott Rolen
256 - Mat Latos
262 - Shaun Marcum
265 - Aroldis Chapman
265 - Aroldis Chapman
268 - Miguel Cairo
268 - Miguel Cairo
268 - Miguel Cairo
270 - Starlin Castro
272 - Nyjer Morgan
272 - Nyjer Morgan
274 - Alex Liddi
277 - Jeremy Moore
282 - Ryan Raburn
282 - Ryan Raburn
292 - Ben Revere
294 - John Axford
299 - Mitch Moreland
302 - AL Home Run Leaders
308 - Mike Leake
326 - Kevin Gregg
327 - Mark Kotsay
Gold Parallels
211 - Kelvin Herrera
272 - Nyjer Morgan
Classic Walk-Offs
CW3 - Johnny Bench
CW5 - Jay Bruce
CW15 - Derek Jeter
Golden Greats
GG33 - Mickey Mantle
GG41 - Cal Ripken
GG42 - Cal Ripken
Gold Futures
GF8 - Aroldis Chapman
Timeless Talents
TT1 - Molitor/Braun
TT13 - Larkin/Cabrera
Golden Moments
GM18 - Barry Larkin
GM28 - George Foster
GM31 - CC Sabathia
Gold Standard
GS7 - Frank Robinson
GS10 - Reggie Jackson
GS10 - Reggie Jackson
GS11 - Tom Seaver
GS11 - Tom Seaver
GS14 - Frank Thomas
GS22 - Nolan Ryan
87 Minis
TM-31 Brandon Phillips
TM-31 Brandon Phillips
TM-50 Curtis Granderson
WANTED CARDS
Colorful parallels of Reds and Tigers
Gold Standard
GS-2 Stan Musial
GS-15 Ty Cobb
GS-16 John Smoltz
GS-19 Andre Dawson
GS-23 Tom Seaver
GS-25 Willie Mays
Golden Moments
GM-1 Tom Seaver
87 Minis
I need almost all so please let me know what you have available and I'll get with you fast.
After the long list of available base cards and inserts is a much shorter list of cards I'm searching for. I hope we can work out a deal.
And, if you instead are searching for Heritage 2012, please direct me to your want list. I have plenty of Heritage but haven't cataloged them yet. I do however have a list of cards I need.
Thanks.
And, now, the base set...
Base Set Available
1 - Ryan Braun
1 - Ryan Braun
4 - Jeremy Guthrie
7 - Mickey Mantle
15 - Melky Cabrera
19 - Yonder Alonso
21 - Chris Iannetta
22 - Alfredo Simon
24 - Ike Davis
29 - NL Win Leaders
30 - Derek Jeter
32 - Detroit Tigers
41 - Devin Mesoraco
43 - Brett Wallace
51 - Alcides Escobar
56 - Geovany Soto
57 - Yuniesky Betancourt
66 - Nyjer Morgan
66 - Nyjer Morgan
71 - Jeff Karstens
74 - Kevin Correia
81 - Liam Hendricks
82 - Rick Porcello
84 - Brian Matusz
89 - Dontrelle Willis
89 - Dontrelle Willis
91 - AL Home Run Leaders
93 - Skip Schumaker
94 - Logan Forsythe
95 - Chris Parmalee
99 - Michael McKenry
99 - Michael McKenry
102 - Chase d'Arnaud
107 - Luke Scott
110 - Mark Teixeira
114 - Matt Garza
114 - Matt Garza
114 - Matt Garza
121 - Josh Bell
124 - NL batting average
125 - Adam Jones
125 - Adam Jones
125 - Adam Jones
130 - Asdrubal Cabrera
133 - Ivan Nova
135 - Johnny Cueto
135 - Johnny Cueto
135 - Johnny Cueto
136 - Casey McGehee
141 - Brandon Belt
142 - Travis Wood
142 - Travis Wood
142 - Travis Wood
142 - Travis Wood
143 - George Kottaras
144 - Marlon Byrd
146 - Carlos Gomez
148 - Chris Getz
151 - Chris Davis
151 - Chris Davis
166 - Brennan Boesch
169 - Brett Myers
171 - Koji Uehara
174 - Yadier Molina
175 - Jared Hughes
176 - Nolan Reimold
176 - Nolan Reimold
179 - Denard Span
187 - Jose Altuve
191 - Angel Pagan
195 - Ben Zobrist
196 - Matt Joyce
197 - Brendan Ryan
200 - Miguel Cabrera
201 - Doug Fister
202 - Andre Carignan
205 - Justin Masterson
208 - Mark Reynolds
210 - Zack Greinke
211 - Kelvin Herrera
213 - Alex Avila
218 - Kyle Hudson
218 - Kyle Hudson
220 - Jay Bruce
220 - Jay Bruce
220 - Jay Bruce
222 - Chris Coghlan
223 - Joe Saunders
226 - Ryan Hanigan
228 - Brent Lillibridge
235 - Joe Benson
239 - AL batting average
241 - James McDonald
245 - Adam Lind
245 - Adam Lind
246 - Bud Norris
247 - Clay Buchholz
249 - Trevor Plouffe
255 - Scott Rolen
255 - Scott Rolen
255 - Scott Rolen
256 - Mat Latos
262 - Shaun Marcum
265 - Aroldis Chapman
265 - Aroldis Chapman
268 - Miguel Cairo
268 - Miguel Cairo
268 - Miguel Cairo
270 - Starlin Castro
272 - Nyjer Morgan
272 - Nyjer Morgan
274 - Alex Liddi
277 - Jeremy Moore
282 - Ryan Raburn
282 - Ryan Raburn
292 - Ben Revere
294 - John Axford
299 - Mitch Moreland
302 - AL Home Run Leaders
308 - Mike Leake
326 - Kevin Gregg
327 - Mark Kotsay
Gold Parallels
211 - Kelvin Herrera
272 - Nyjer Morgan
Classic Walk-Offs
CW3 - Johnny Bench
CW5 - Jay Bruce
CW15 - Derek Jeter
Golden Greats
GG33 - Mickey Mantle
GG41 - Cal Ripken
GG42 - Cal Ripken
Gold Futures
GF8 - Aroldis Chapman
Timeless Talents
TT1 - Molitor/Braun
TT13 - Larkin/Cabrera
Golden Moments
GM18 - Barry Larkin
GM28 - George Foster
GM31 - CC Sabathia
Gold Standard
GS7 - Frank Robinson
GS10 - Reggie Jackson
GS10 - Reggie Jackson
GS11 - Tom Seaver
GS11 - Tom Seaver
GS14 - Frank Thomas
GS22 - Nolan Ryan
87 Minis
TM-31 Brandon Phillips
TM-31 Brandon Phillips
TM-50 Curtis Granderson
WANTED CARDS
Colorful parallels of Reds and Tigers
Gold Standard
GS-2 Stan Musial
GS-15 Ty Cobb
GS-16 John Smoltz
GS-19 Andre Dawson
GS-23 Tom Seaver
GS-25 Willie Mays
Golden Moments
GM-1 Tom Seaver
GM-42 Al Kaline
87 Minis
I need almost all so please let me know what you have available and I'll get with you fast.
4.12.2012
Cool Cards From Mr. Habit (update)
Update: This full post, I noticed an hour after posting, was cut at the end, thus not revealing the trump card. I'm reposting.
One of my favorite regular trading partners is a fine gent with whom I really don't even work out trades - Robert of $30 a Week Habit.
We just hold cards back for one another and send them after awhile. This time, we happened to do that about the same day - in fact I believe we did it the exact same day.
Robert came out on the short end of our latest exchange. I hope to make that up to him one of these times.
He sent the above Gypsy Queen bronze paper - perhaps my favorite insert set ever. I've been working harder lately to gather the bronze (and green) GQ paper frames and really should come up with a list of needs. If you have any available, please let me know.
Robert hit needs across several other areas - Reds, Tigers, Cubs - fun parallels, etc. and a SUH-WEET surprise I'll save for the end.
Here's the parade of fun.
Yes, Robert sent along the immediately above beauty from the Topps Chrome 2011 set that I'm closing in on. Awesome! What a great surprise to an already surprising package of cards.
Thanks again Robert!
Meanwhile, if anyone has Topps Chrome 2011 or needs some, check out the link and send me a note.
One of my favorite regular trading partners is a fine gent with whom I really don't even work out trades - Robert of $30 a Week Habit.
We just hold cards back for one another and send them after awhile. This time, we happened to do that about the same day - in fact I believe we did it the exact same day.
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| I'm sorry, but this card is just stellar in every way. You cannot argue. |
He sent the above Gypsy Queen bronze paper - perhaps my favorite insert set ever. I've been working harder lately to gather the bronze (and green) GQ paper frames and really should come up with a list of needs. If you have any available, please let me know.
Robert hit needs across several other areas - Reds, Tigers, Cubs - fun parallels, etc. and a SUH-WEET surprise I'll save for the end.
Here's the parade of fun.
Yes, Robert sent along the immediately above beauty from the Topps Chrome 2011 set that I'm closing in on. Awesome! What a great surprise to an already surprising package of cards.
Thanks again Robert!
Meanwhile, if anyone has Topps Chrome 2011 or needs some, check out the link and send me a note.
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