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King Of Kong

on January 8th, 2010 by gritz76

I got off early tonight due to lack of work.  I spent my evening watching “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken” with the kids.  After I put them to bed I browsed the Netflix menu on the 360 and decided to watch “King of Kong, A Fistful Of Quarters“.  It’s the story of Steve Wiebe and [...]

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Card of the Day: Ichiro 2004 Upper Deck Super Patch

on January 8th, 2010 by rosschrisman2003

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TWOT- This Week On Twitter 1/2-1/8

on January 8th, 2010 by Rob- AKA "Guido"

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Baseball busts and disappointments – Part II

on January 8th, 2010 by Laurens

Here is my retrospective on 10 busts and disappointments over the last 10 years – I’ll label the guys who weren’t outright busts as disappointments, particularly if injuries seemed to be the biggest factor in them not being able to have successful Majo…

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Michael Bowden

on January 8th, 2010 by Dan

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Final Card: Bobby Bragan

on January 8th, 2010 by Jim from Downingtown

Bobby Bragan (#476) was a player, manager, and baseball executive.He played for the Phillies and Dodgers in the 1940s.In addition to managing in the minors, Bragan managed 3 big-league teams: the Pirates (1956-1957), the Indians (1958) and the Braves (…

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Hits Galore

on January 8th, 2010 by tigre

I’m way behind on some hits I’ve been pulling… Here’s a mix of Legendary Cuts, Topps Tribute, UD A Piece of History, and Topps Finest. I just busted the box of Topps Tribute today, and wasn’t exactly thrilled with the value I got from the box. How…

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Friday Marketwatch – January 8

on January 8th, 2010 by No Brainer Bargains

As of January 8th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2009 Barack Obama A-S Event Card 001/999, $200
Highest Mult-Card Sale: T-206 Set, $200
Highest Graded Sale: 2008 DeSean Jackson, BGS 9.5, $29
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2006 Joseph Addai, $39.99
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: 2001 Ladainian Tomlinson, BGS 9.5/10, $123.50

Other best sellers:

* 2009 T-206 Honus Wagner
* 2001 Derek Jeter
* 2003 LeBron James
* 2009 WBC Japan Patch Card

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2001 Derek Jeter, 13 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 1
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 1 (ebay id: iverson775)

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This is why

on January 8th, 2010 by night owl

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Really Upper Deck?

on January 8th, 2010 by stusigpi

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Saying Good-Bye To Randy Johnson.

on January 8th, 2010 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

This post is overdue by a few days, but my mind has been stuck on Cooperstown since Tuesday night…
And speaking of Cooperstown, there is no doubt in my mind that Randy Johnson will join baseball’s elite group of players when he is eligible to be enshrined at the Hall of Fame!!!
Make no mistake about it, [...]

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Most Valuable Baseball Cards Sold on eBay – late December / early January 2010

on January 8th, 2010 by Scott

1) 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth, #144, Graded PSA 7  - Sold for $21,100 on December 30th, 2009
2) 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, #311, Graded PSA 7 – Sold for $12,500 on December 30th, 2009
3) 1909 T206 Sherry Magie (Magee) Error, Graded SGC 20 – Sold for $11,500 on January 1, 2010
4) 1933 Sport Kings Babe Ruth, #2, [...]

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Trading Pictures of Men

on January 8th, 2010 by chris OK

Pictures Of Men saw my player collection page of Gordon Beckham and asked if I was interested in working out a trade for four cards I didn’t have. HELL YEAH!! i was. A deal was struck and here they are:The Update is just the normal basebut the dang thi…

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Blogger updating problem: can you hear us now?

on January 8th, 2010 by Dinged Corners

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First look: 2010 Topps National Chicle Baseball cards

on January 8th, 2010 by chrisolds

Topps on Friday revealed its 2010 National Chicle baseball card set, a nod to the memorable 1930s football card set and “Batter Up” baseball line, a product that showcases work from several artists on the cards.

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Happy Trails Randy Johnson Game Revealed

on January 8th, 2010 by deal

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Blowout Cards New Spokesman

on January 8th, 2010 by rosschrisman2003

I’ve been waiting for Staples to put this ad online.  I think Blowout Cards needs to use this guy for their next promotion

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Babe Ruth Sparked The Market

on January 8th, 2010 by rosschrisman2003

How many Babe Ruth bats are left?  This is a question that was brought up in a post over on A Cardboard Problem today.
This week Topps released one of its most highly anticipated products of the year, Topps Tribute Baseball.  After watching a few box breaks and browsing eBay, you’ll find a ton of collectors [...]

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The significance of the first-ballot Hall of Famer

on January 8th, 2010 by JT

The results were just announced a couple of days ago, and Andre Dawson was the only player chosen by the BBWAA to enter the Hall of Fame in 2010. It was Dawson’s ninth year on the ballot. Some are grousing about his lack of qualifications, while others are ecstatic that he is finally in. To [...]

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TTM Success: Lee Smith!!!

on January 8th, 2010 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

23 days was all that it took for Lee Smith to hurl these great autographs my way!!!
Smith is one of the greatest closers in baseball history.  He’s also a personal favorite here at ‘30-YOC’.  Unfortunately he did not get enough votes to be part of the class of 2010 at the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Bringing Sticky Back

on January 8th, 2010 by Ben Henry

Sorry about the lack of images for this first post. Images to join us for the second post. Now then, let’s see how many of the guys I get, I can recognize without prompt.Pack 1 Guesses: Mike Krukow, Rufino Alvarez, nope, Tony Perez, Alfredo GriffinPack…

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1986 ProCards – Bobby Jones.

on January 8th, 2010 by Spiff

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A big ol’ FU to buyers?

on January 8th, 2010 by stusigpi

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Iller

on January 8th, 2010 by Thorzul

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More Sosa HR Parade Cards

on January 8th, 2010 by togh

After my last post about the 1999 Topps Sosa Home Run Parade set, I went to Beckett and found a number of reasonably priced cards that I needed to complete my Sosa set. I am not completely done but I have made a big dent in this 66 card set. In the las…

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1988 Topps Darryl Strawberry

on January 8th, 2010 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

1988 Topps Darryl Strawberry
In my opinion, Topps had a string of great looking base cards from 1987-1989.  And just like any brand’s issues, there are cards within a set that look wonderful while others just don’t work at all.  Make no mistake about it, the 1988 Topps card of Darryl Strawberry works!!
The card design is [...]

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Ricky and Rick

on January 8th, 2010 by Rod

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1999 Stadium Club, Kevin Polcovich

on January 8th, 2010 by zman40

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Updated – January Monthly Box Break

on January 8th, 2010 by stusigpi

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Contest Update – Everyone Read!

on January 8th, 2010 by Captain Canuck

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Did You Know…

on January 8th, 2010 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

Philadelphia is the only city to produce two Triple Crown winners in the same season.  Chuck Klein for the Phillies and Jimmie Fox for the Athletics both won their respective leagues in 1933.

 
**factoid courtesy of ‘Armchair Reader – Grand Slam Baseball’

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