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I was in the local Shopko tonight. While waiting for someone else, I perused the card section and pick up 4 packs of 2011 Bowman plat. When I got home, I saw a redemption for this... (Sorry I don't have a scan of the actual redemp.)  Does it normally take 3 GD months for them to ship something like this?
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theacox posted:I was in the local Shopko tonight. While waiting for someone else, I perused the card section and pick up 4 packs of 2011 Bowman plat. When I got home, I saw a redemption for this... (also the card wound up being Taylor Teagarden, something which just added insult to injury)
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Mar 9, 2012 05:14
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e: Nevermind. I decided to do something different. I'm still in on the Heritage break. theacox fucked around with this message at 14:17 on Mar 9, 2012 |
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Mar 9, 2012 05:37
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AsInHowe posted:2012 Topps Heritage comes in next week. I'd like to do a multiple box break with you guys on the release date. I'm keen if you can do shipping to New Zealand. I had two teams in a Gypsy Queen case break last year, and shipping was $11 in addition to supplies etc.
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Mar 9, 2012 07:40
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I'm in for Heritage. Three boxes seems to be the standard, I'm down with that.
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Mar 9, 2012 14:26
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Going through random crap today and found my awesome baseball cap.
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Mar 9, 2012 17:37
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Mooseontheloose posted:30 bucks sounds affordable. I am down for Topps Series 1. What's the big deal about heritage cards? The obvious thing is that Heritage cards use old style card layouts, which a lot of people think is neat. The other big sell is that all the autos are on card, and there are different variations (ink color, etc) to chase. Other cool things include short prints to chase, chrome parallels, and the possibility of a HOF auto or relic. Check out the 2012 sell sheet here. camoseven fucked around with this message at 20:00 on Mar 9, 2012 |
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Mar 9, 2012 19:56
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camoseven posted:The obvious thing is that Heritage cards use old style card layouts, which a lot of people think is neat. The other big sell is that all the autos are on card, and there are different variations (ink color, etc) to chase. Other cool things include short prints to chase, chrome parallels, and the possibility of a HOF auto or relic. Ah ok, I checked it out, looks cool. I am down.
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Mar 9, 2012 20:29
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I always liked the 62' design so last year's Heritage was one of my favorites. I won't be happy with a Topps Heritage set again until 2018 
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Mar 9, 2012 21:07
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Looks like we got at least 10 huh?
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Mar 10, 2012 01:23
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How can 2 different grading companies miss something as obvious as this? http://deadspin.com/5892060/why-is-...er-ty-cobb-died
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Mar 10, 2012 14:06
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mattfl posted:How can 2 different grading companies miss something as obvious as this? FWIW although I have no particular insight on that Cobb ball, the author of the piece is very controversial within the hobby community for various reasons. oldfan fucked around with this message at 19:44 on Mar 10, 2012 |
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Mar 10, 2012 19:38
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jeffersonlives posted:FWIW although I have no particular insight on that Cobb ball, the author of the piece is very controversial within the hobby community for various reasons.
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Mar 10, 2012 21:53
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Ghumbs posted:How incredibly vague. What are you referring to? Here's the sanitized version that SI was able to print without being sued. As of the last I'd heard, the court cases to recover various things were still going.
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Mar 10, 2012 22:26
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I know this is a silly thing, but I figured I'd post it here to ask for some baseball card goons' help. I think that trying to collect all the 2012 Topps 1 of 1s of Kevin Slowey will be a fun challenge. My count of the total is seven: The four printing plates, the platinum, the wood, and the Toppsvault blank back. I now own two of the seven. I still need the platinum and the printing plates. So if anyone happens across them in their travels, maybe we can work something out.
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Mar 12, 2012 00:39
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Heritage comes out tomorrow! Who wants to do some breaks!
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Mar 14, 2012 02:05
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Me!Me!Me!
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Mar 14, 2012 02:20
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I don't even like heritage but memememe!
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Mar 14, 2012 02:34
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Gimme some heritage.
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Mar 14, 2012 02:39
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$8.50 per box 15 slots (or ten slots) Two teams assigned when it's full Team trading is allowable And let's get it going.
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Mar 14, 2012 03:39
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AsInHowe posted:$8.50 per box Random? or draft? I'm in for 2-3 of either one.
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Mar 14, 2012 04:10
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I'm down.
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Mar 14, 2012 04:13
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Is the $8.50 the price for the 10 person (each with three teams) option? Because for 15 people (each with two teams) that's $127.50, which is ripoff city for a hobby box of Heritage.
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Mar 14, 2012 04:24
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Antifreeze Head posted:Is the $8.50 the price for the 10 person (each with three teams) option? Because for 15 people (each with two teams) that's $127.50, which is ripoff city for a hobby box of Heritage. By the time you ship out ten cubes of cards, the cost does go up. There's lots of cards in this break, and everyone will be getting a small box.
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Mar 14, 2012 04:44
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Wait, how much is this going to cost per person>?
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Mar 14, 2012 05:02
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AsInHowe posted:By the time you ship out ten cubes of cards, the cost does go up. There's lots of cards in this break, and everyone will be getting a small box. Fair enough, I had no idea you were including shipping in the price. In for three. Are you randomizing for each box or just the total break?
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Mar 14, 2012 05:07
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AsInHowe posted:Heritage comes out tomorrow! I want in, if you're ok with shipping to New Zealand. Let me know how much more I need to pay to cover shipping.
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Mar 14, 2012 05:39
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Antifreeze Head posted:Fair enough, I had no idea you were including shipping in the price. - Total break - $25.50 per person - International rates will be calculated tomorrow - Teams will be randomized once everyone pays and all Paypal gifts to gordie dot fall at gmail dot com
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Mar 14, 2012 05:45
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AsInHowe posted:- Total break I'm in, getting on paypal right now. e: sent DrGonzo90 fucked around with this message at 08:07 on Mar 14, 2012 |
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Mar 14, 2012 08:00
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What is the best way to get into this? Do you start and say "I want to have every 2012 Ray that has a card?" Or do you say "I want to have every Ray ever." or "I want every Ray rookie card?" Collecting for pure personal enjoyment, not some long term investment? And what is the story with all the different "Sets". I get that the standard is the standard, and the Update are people that got traded/had significant late debuts, but what else is there?
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There are lots and lots and lots of sets, from cheap to expensive (relatively). Go somewhere like http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/blowoutcards-product-information-pages-baseball/ or http://www.sportscardradio.com/index.php/product-previews-a-reviews and figure out what sets you like the look of, and then google those sets to see how much they'll cost and how available they are. After you figure out what sets or whatever you like, how you collect them is up to you. If you just want, say, the Rays cards from Gypsy Queen 2012, you can either bust packs until you manage to pull them all, participate in group breaks like the one being organized now, or go on ebay/buy singles from a local hobby store. Personally I try to get every Rangers base (common) card from a given year, and the rarer stuff (parallels, autos, relics) if it looks particularly good or it's a player I really like. I have a small but growing Nelson Cruz autograph and 1/1 collection. My biggest piece of advice would be to only bust packs if you really enjoy it, never to chase down a particular card you want. That only leads to disappointment.
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LordPants posted:What is the best way to get into this? Collect old stuff, either deadball era or Golden Age.
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Mar 14, 2012 13:00
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jeffersonlives posted:Collect old stuff, either deadball era or Golden Age.  I'll just start with T206.Actually, I might think about getting the "Rick Face" card because that story always made me laugh. Although, is 80 dollars for a card that says "gently caress" on it really a good investment? But in all seriousness, thanks for the help with this stuff, I'm a bit out of my league.
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LordPants posted:
This is perfectly reasonable! You'd have years before figuring out whether to buy Wagner, Plank, and Doyle NY Nat'l. Honestly if I were starting out and just looking to collect some cards, I'd probably pick 53 Topps and 53 Bowman Color. They're two of the most beautiful sets ever made, commons are cheap and plentiful, and the key star cards (even Mickey) are affordable. Between the two, you've got most every major star of that era except Aaron, Koufax, and Clemente, and you can always pick up their rookies out of 54 and 55 if you want.
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LordPants posted:Actually, I might think about getting the "Rick Face" card because that story always made me laugh. Although, is 80 dollars for a card that says "gently caress" on it really a good investment? Do not pay $80 for that card. If you look around on ebay you can find cards graded 9.5 or 10 that sell for less than half that and ungraded versions can be reliably had for under $10.
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I started out recently just picking up random packs, got tired of it pretty quickly and then moved on to grabbing random cheap T206 cards on ebay. Now I'm working on every T206 minor leaguer, most cards are cheap enough save for a few and its nice to have a goal. e: AsInHowe posted:Paypal gifts streetlamp fucked around with this message at 15:34 on Mar 14, 2012 |
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Mar 14, 2012 15:30
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AsInHowe posted:- Total break paypal sent.
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Mar 14, 2012 15:45
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Antifreeze Head posted:Do not pay $80 for that card. If you look around on ebay you can find cards graded 9.5 or 10 that sell for less than half that and ungraded versions can be reliably had for under $10. I have one, and I'll sell it to you for $12 delivered.
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Mar 14, 2012 16:28
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Also, three people have sent in payments (four if I'm included). Send away guys, I'd love to do a first-day break!
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AsInHowe posted:Also, three people have sent in payments (four if I'm included). Just waiting on international (Canada) rates.
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