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It’s been a busy weekend and the construction still isn’t finished up on the third floor, so I didn’t get a chance to do much as far as baseball cards go.  I didn’t want to go the whole weekend without posting something, so here goes. …

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Think you know your spring training? Are you the kind of person who puts it all on (random number) and wins every time? Then you can win this contest! Click here to check it out!

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Nobie and I have a new set to chase. You may or may not have seen these around yet, but they are Panini’s new basketball card game Adrenalyn XL. I’m not totally sure why, but we’ve become a little obsessed with these, I guess because they are fairly ch…

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Whew! The entries have been tallied, and tallied again, and tallied a third time to confirm that we officially had 973 entries into the Olympic Games card giveaway! With the help of excel, I was able to make sure that everybody got their proper amount …

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Next, a third baseman in a similar stats mold as Bobby Grich,Darrell Evans(1969-1989)Place on the WAR chart: : Below Billy Williams and Willie Stargell and above Joe Medwick and Hank GreenbergCareer Overview and Some Numbers:Played for Atlanta(69-76,89…

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Steiner Sports is accepting resumes to join their sports memorabilia team. I found the listing on their facebook fan page.The listing doesn’t specify if they are looking for help running their autograph shows, in store help, or someone to help their bl…

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No geegaws here. And no Tony Stewart cards. After buying the Ethel Green silk and the Freedom’s War card got me on a non-modern non-sports card kick. No, I’m not going to be buying anything that doesn’t have a baseball player, hockey player, footbal…

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A very nice surprise package came this weekend from A Fan in Wisconsin. He did let me know something was coming but what it was, was unknown. a unique Longoria and Upton four 2010 Topps Longoria Insertstwo 2010 Upper Deck Longoria InsertsThey are all …

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Here’s that post I promised this morning. I told you it wasn’t very good. A little while back I posted a video break of a 2010 Topps Series 1 Cereal Box. I think I may have offended the delicate sensibilities of some genteel YouTube viewers, because I …

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With baseball card companies routinely tapping into the nostalgia cash cow, we’re inundated on a yearly basis by reprints of old cards, recycled versions of bygone card designs, and brand new cards featuring retired players. But rarely do you see a for…

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Yes, this is the same Don Werner. By the time Don appeared on this 1986 ProCards card his time with the Rangers was behind him. He had last appeared in the Bigs in 1982 for Texas.The next four years were spent toiling in the minors, trying to get back …

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I’m workin on stuff right now so here’s some teasers from two packages I got in the mail today.AdamE from Thoughts and Sox sent me an unnecessary package which is warmly welcomed. Included was a package full of some Braves including one question:”Hey, …

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Now that all of the teams have been claimed by at least one person, here is an update on who has picked which teams in the contest:

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Atlanta Braves (33) Captain Canuck 24-9
Baltimore Orioles (32) Aaron 20-12, Jeremy 23…

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A couple of weeks ago, when the Topps Million Card Giveaway was in full “Must Have Tickle-Me-Elmo” mode, I would pingpong between blogs that were featuring their million card “winnings” and salivate.The cards I redeemed sucked, but the ones others rede…

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I am going to dedicate way to much time to this post – I found little to like about my first sample of 2010 Upper Deck Cards.Full disclosure – if your here and have read much of my card specific commentary, it is likely evident that I am at Topps guy. …

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At long last, we come to Ueck! I am not dealing in hyperbole when I tell you that this is my absolute favorite card in the set, the one that I have been waiting with bated breath to show off and discuss. Before I was truly wedded to the idea of acquiri…

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when they come out 2010 Topps Chrome Baseball.Tada!

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Something that can help a lot on a show like The Amazing Race is working well with your teammate. That’s what Steve and Allie have been doing these first three legs and it paid off in Leg 3 with a second place finish.That teamwork showed at the hay bal…

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Who is this player?Paul Dade, utility player, San Diego PadresAs the 1980 season wound down, so did Paul Dade’s six year major league career. In his second campaign with the Padres, Dade saw limited action playing primarily as a reserve. The season was…

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I know this is off the Tribe path but it seems pertinent to all the goings on of late !!I just did a trade with Carl Crawford Cards and included a couple minor league cards. He sent me an email tonight about the trade. He thought I must have done some …

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I normally don’t write something like this. Please just allow me to indulge for a little bit. I know that many people will think that this isn’t a big deal and that I’m totally nuts for even writing this, but for a “mark” like me, I just have to do it….

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Please stand by.Over the past few days, I’ve been suffering from a stomach virus so gruesome I wouldn’t even wish it upon new Braves closer Billy Wagner.(Well, maybe I would. Just a little bit.)

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Tickets for the 31st National Sports Collectors Convention are now available online.  This year’s National will take place on Aug. 4-8 at the Baltimore Convention Center.  Just like past National’s, collectors can purchase VIP and Super VIP packages packed with a bunch of exclusive stuff made for the show.  Be on the lookout for what [...]

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Topps has announced a larger then usual assortment of short prints and variations in 2010 Topps Heritage Baseball. The full short print / variation checklist is as follows:
Short Printed Base Cards
Base cards 426-500 are short printed and can be found 1:3 packs.
1961 HR Chase Insert
2010 Topps Heritage commemorates the 1961 Topps design, so Topps saw [...]

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Hey guys, Drew back here, with a first of 7 packages between yesterday and today (6 yesterday!!!) , a new record, which includes 1 eBay purchase, 3 trades, a contest loot, and a TTM!!! I guess we’ll kick it all off with this cool contest by Pack Addict…

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Day 2 of the 2010 Florida Spring Training Junket yielded some autographs, but no new additions to the my collection of 1967 Topps signed Baseball cards. It was close to a new success, I presented the card to Hall of Famer Tony Perez at the Florida Marl…

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Collectors of 2010 Topps Heritage Baseball are noticing some interesting short printed variations throughout the product. Topps is confirming the following:
1961 HR Chase Insert
2010 Topps Heritage commemorates the 1961 Topps design, so Topps saw it fitting to celebrate the famous 1961 HR chase with a special 45-card insert…
Babe Ruth (15 cards) Hobby Exclusive
Roger [...]

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My recent posts on the 1980 Topps Baseball Coins have generated the most interest of anything blogged about here since the 1966 Punchboards had their checklist inflated out of the blue a while back. I’m a little surprised at all the attention but the…

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I am writing this in Saturday while the wife is a purse party – Since MLB The Show comes out tomorrow – I realize I will need to get a few of these queued up so I can spend my time in front of the TV. Also have my first fantasy draft here at the house…

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When some of a player’s more memorable moments are being replaced by a sports reporter and starting a crazy play by getting hit in the head by a line drive, you can probably guess whether that player made the majors.For Cesar Bernhardt, the accurate gu…

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After seeing the incredible array of Masterpieces Evan Longoria parallel cards at Fielder’s Choice, I was totally blown away.
So I figure while I am still working towards my goal of reaching 1,000 different Ripken cards, why not try to get most of the Masterpieces parallels of some of my favorite players. I know that I [...]

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Fortunately, there is a spot available in The Card Blog League. Fortunately, there are two good candidates to join the league.Unfortunately, neither candidate is still available.Fortunately, Beardy and SpastikMooss both want to play.Fortunately (for Be…

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