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Card of the Day: Joe Greene 1997 UD Legends Auto

on February 6th, 2010 by rosschrisman2003

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Super Bowl Party List – 1976 Popsicle NFL Team Cards

on February 6th, 2010 by Fleerfan

It may be a little cold outside to be thinking about having popsicles at your Super Bowl party, but since I wanted to make sure we had a desert item on the menu along with the meat, bread, fruit, and drinks that we’ve covered previously during this loo…

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Pack Rip – 2010 Topps Baseball Jumbo Pack

on February 6th, 2010 by shanediaz82

After watching yet another Bruins loss this afternoon (now the longest losing streak for the team since 1925) I needed to get out for some fresh air. I still had $20 in my budget for this paycheck so I decided to hit the only hobby shop I ever really …

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2010 rack pack challenge, part 2

on February 6th, 2010 by night owl

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A 2010 Topps blaster up close and personal.

on February 6th, 2010 by Dinged Corners

So as we gratefully ponder your insights about how to watch the Mets this season (the post below), we thought we’d show you what a Santa Fe Target 2010 Topps blaster produced. Nothing to write home about, and yet pleasant enough. Despite the …

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Bobby Valentine

on February 6th, 2010 by NPB Card Guy

Robert Whiting has written a 4 part series of articles in the Japan Times on the Bobby Valentine’s stint as Chiba Lotte Marines manager. Here’s the links:Part OnePart TwoPart ThreePart FourThe card shown is 2008 BBM 1st Version #253. Thanks to Yakyu …

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Not Quite Back Just Yet

on February 6th, 2010 by ElectricFriar

It’s been quite a while since I’ve had time to update the blog – 5 months in fact.  The fact of the matter is, I’ve had to take a break from the hobby.  Unfortunately, spare time isnt a luxury I have at my disposal right now.  Work has been hectic – sea duty in the [...]

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Travis Bipple

on February 6th, 2010 by Chris Harris

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The Wal-Mart Blacks Are Back

on February 6th, 2010 by gritz76

I haven’t seen these posted yet so I thought I’d throw them out there.  I am one of many who swore off blasters for 2010 and I have already broke my oath.  I’m still waiting on my jumbo box, it won’t be here till Monday, so to sooth the itch I broke down and grabbed [...]

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I fibbed – FOR JERRY

on February 6th, 2010 by dayf

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2000 Fleer – “Club 3,000″ – Paul Molitor

on February 6th, 2010 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

2000 Fleer – “Club 3,000″ – Paul Molitor
Date of entry into “Club 3,000″ – September 16, 1996
The Story – On the road in Kansas City, Molitor’s big day came in front of just 16,843 fans.  At the age of 39, and still an every day player for the Minnesota Twins, Molitor was still as sharp as ever.  On [...]

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2010 Topps for trade

on February 6th, 2010 by JT

These were more popular with my kids, so there aren’t as many to post. But if you have some 2010 Reds that you want to trade, send me an e-mail to jasontcarter at gmail. (Cards will be crossed off as offers are accepted.)
2 Buster Posey RC (Giants) (x2)
23 Shane Victorino (Phillies)
28 Jonathan Sanchez (Giants)
30 Victor [...]

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2010 Upper Deck for trade

on February 6th, 2010 by JT

Alright folks, after picking out the ones I wanted and letting the kids pick out a few for their collections, here’s what is up for trade. I’m a Reds collector, and while I prefer 2010 cards, I will entertain offers for others. Just send me an e-mail to jasontcarter at gmail and tell me what [...]

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Random Pack Break: 2009-10 Upper Deck Series One Hockey Fat Pack

on February 6th, 2010 by Ryan Cracknell

It’s not very often that I buy packs of hockey cards that don’t promise me some O-Pee-Chee nostalgia. Whilst at the Wal-mart checkout a couple of weeks ago I bypassed a jumbo pack of nostalgia for a shot, albeit a long one, at a John Tavares Young Guns…

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Inside the Steiner Sports warehouse with MLB & New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher

on February 6th, 2010 by chrisolds

Ever wondered what treasures are hidden inside the multi-million-dollar inventory of a major sports memorabilia dealer like Steiner Sports?

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2009 BBM Carp 60th Anniversary Set

on February 6th, 2010 by NPB Card Guy

The 1949 NPB season featured eight teams in a single league. Following that season, NPB expanded to 15 teams spread across two leagues – the Central and Pacific. One of the new teams was the Hiroshima Carp (later the Hiroshima Toyo Carp). BBM celebr…

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Bruce3454 Where are you?

on February 6th, 2010 by stusigpi

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Super Bowl Sunday: A National Holiday

on February 6th, 2010 by Matt F.

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Take Away Their Relics & Autos: My 2¢ On Upper Deck’s Lawsuits

on February 6th, 2010 by rosschrisman2003

I have held my tongue for awhile about Upper Deck and its legal troubles, and I promised that I wouldn’t write an entire post about it but thats not what having a blog is for.  A blog should be used to speak your mind and be a platform for your voice to be heard.  Its [...]

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Evel Is As Evel Does

on February 6th, 2010 by toppcat

I’m using a bit of a cheat today. Last month I was planning to write an overview of the 1974 Topps Evel Knievel set when I read a killer post on the set and its related Auto Stickers and other ephemera over at Jon’s consistently fabulous Fleer Sticker…

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TTM Success: Lonnie Smith!!

on February 6th, 2010 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

Lonnie Smith sent these 2 beauties back to me in just 12 days.
Smith had a solid 17-year career in which he played for 6 different teams.  Of them, my greatest memories of him were with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals.
Smith was a 1-time All-star and finished in second place for the MVP [...]

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As seen on eBay

on February 6th, 2010 by NPB Card Guy

I’ve seen a couple things on eBay recently that I wanted to comment on…- There’s a guy claiming to be selling a card of “Sadaharu Oh All Time Home Run King” except that he isn’t – he’s selling a 1981 Calbee card of Masayuki Kakefu of the Hanshin Tige…

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Online Japanese Card Shops

on February 6th, 2010 by NPB Card Guy

Jason has done the research on finding Japanese Baseball Card stores online and it’s all here.Jason’s also done a box break for the 2000 Epoch stickers and has started one for the 2000 Power League collectible card game.

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Card Show Finds Part 5 – More from The Dime Box

on February 6th, 2010 by capewood

More cards from the dime box.2001 Greats of the Game #87 George BrettI also picked up Robin Yount and Richie Allen. This was a nice looking set.2001 SP Game Bat Edition Big League Hit ParadeThis is from a 15-card insert set from 2001 Game Bat Edition. …

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Senators Saturday – Gil Hodges, 1965.

on February 6th, 2010 by Spiff

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One of Kobe Bryant’s Last Upper Deck Cards Isn’t an Easy Find

on February 6th, 2010 by Ryan Cracknell

If it weren’t for 2009-10 Upper Deck Exquisite, this would have been Upper Deck’s final fully licensed NBA card:From the front, it’s got the same design as 2008-09 Upper Deck Basketball, which is odd considering there’s also a 2009-10 Upper Deck Basket…

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First 2010 Team Sets

on February 6th, 2010 by NPB Card Guy

On their website this week, BBM announced the first of the 2010 team sets – the Swallows and the Eagles.The Swallows set will have 99 “regular” cards – 75 cards for the players, coaches and manager, 4 cards for a “Uniform Number 1″ subset, a checklist …

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Designation Positive

on February 6th, 2010 by handcollated

Positive.  I’m going to try to stay positive today. 
My 10 month old daughter has decided she doesn’t want to sleep soundly anymore.  It’s possibly tooth related (her third), but whatever the reason it keeps us up at night  (ed – My wife took her to the urgent care, and it’s bronchitis and pneumonia!  That exclamation [...]

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