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Card of the Day: Joe Greene 1997 UD Legends Auto

on February 6th, 2010 by rosschrisman2003

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Collective Troll Delivers Some Kids (A Plethora of New Ken Griffey Jr’s That Is!)

on February 6th, 2010 by Bud (First Day Issue)

With all the Ken Griffey Jr. cards currently in my collection (450+) it’s not always easy for me to find Juniors that I don’t already have doubles or triples of (or in the case of his 1990 Topps card…42nds of). Thankfully, the world’s most prolific p…

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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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2010 Upper Deck Baseball

on February 6th, 2010 by Jeffrey Wolfe

So I’ve been snowed in just like the rest of the east coast. Fortunately I’ve got plenty of stuff for you to pass the time with including the apropos 1990 Fleer card number 5 Storm Davis. And I also picked up an illegal blaster of Upper Deck before S…

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1990 Fleer #5 Storm Davis

on February 6th, 2010 by Jeffrey Wolfe

#5 Storm DavisRandom Thoughts: While at times a quality right-handed starter, Storm Davis is probably best remembered for pitching on three American League pennant winning clubs, two of them World Champions.After being drafted by Baltimore in 1979, Da…

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#240 Dave Kingman

on February 6th, 2010 by Dean Family

Who is this player?Dave Kingman, leftfielder, Chicago CubsThe man known throughout the league as “Kong,” Dave Kingman was one of the most feared power hitters in the game as the 1980 season began. He was voted to start for the National League in the Al…

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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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NY Hitman strikes again

on February 6th, 2010 by EdS

A few posts back I showed a really cool Prince Fielder card that was sent to me by NY Hitman 23 aka Steve of the Sports ‘n More Trading Cards blog. Well, he did it again this time it was cards of Robin, a bunch of other Brewers for my team sets, and 2…

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All In The Family … Actors On Cards

on February 6th, 2010 by Chuck's Used Cards

Every generation has its stars – in sports, in music and in film. Thr strongest link to these are relative … or rather relatives.This fact holds true with card collectors as well. The hobby is often passed from father to son, from Uncle to niece and …

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Sportlots.com Grab

on February 6th, 2010 by BigD

This is just gonna be a quick post to sing the praises of another option for buying cards online and to let everyone know I haven’t disappeared. These came from sportlots.com and are all Mark Aguirres as you can see. As mentioned before, Mark is the re…

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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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Red Hot Redemption #8

on February 6th, 2010 by Jeremy

Cool. I got another redemption in the mail today. I really like this card a lot. The scan sucks, but don’t they always?The expression on his face as he slides into home is priceless. It’s sort of odd that there’s no other players in the frame with him,…

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Trading with Mark from Cornwall.

on February 6th, 2010 by jackplumstead

Last May I joined the ranks of Through the Mail autograph collection. There was only one signature I was after -Jacoby Ellsbury. Before you ask, the cards I sent have not come back…. yet.At the time a few collectors commented that patience is key whe…

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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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My cat picks the superbowl winner

on February 6th, 2010 by McCann Can Triple

and who does she pick…….and I really need to stop posting about my cat. I will be the crazy cat lady when I’m old though, this I know.

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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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2000 Future Bee Power League UL box break (pack 2)

on February 6th, 2010 by Jason

Pack two is a touch more diverse with the team selection, and another Leader insert.

 Michihiro Ogasawara, one of the biggest stars in NPB to not chase the MLB dream,  led the Pacific League in 2000 with an impressive 182 hits.  In fact, he had an impressive year all around, batting .329, scoring 126 runs, hitting 32 home runs, driving in 102 and even stealing 24 bases which was three time his

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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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