What Dad has to say : 2012 Topps.

Late last year I had some thoughts rolling around in my head, they had plenty of room. (not a big head, just empty space). I was debating on what the new year would bring to card collecting and this blog. Many of you have had posts about your personal …

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Marie, over at A Cardboard Problem, always sends some great stuff !Over the past couple of years she has really helped out my wrapper collection, as you will see.She also sent some cards, so let’s look at them first. I needed both of these update base …

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I saw a post over at Crinkly Wrappers.He had some Australian Baseball League cards.That was a first for me, I had never seen them before.Actually, I was intrigued by the wrappers. I wanted one ! After some discussions about Topps stickers, which actual…

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Everyone is always looking for the answer to life. How do I find that secret way to the land of milk and honey ? to the utopia of Shangri – la ?Maybe, just maybe, Night Owl discovered the way to find that magical doorway !!A few weeks ago he made a com…

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Anyone reading this bottom of the totem pole blog surely knows of Nachos Grande’s trade stacks. I’ve requested two or three of them over the past few months. For him, it is a great way to get rid of some cards and get something he needs for his collect…

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League Park. Home of baseball history in Cleveland.Babe Ruth hit his 500th HR here.Cleveland stopped Joe D’s hitting streak here.The Negro League Buckeyes played here.Louis Sockalexis played here.The 1920 World Series Champion Cleveland Indians played …

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Now I’m starting to get excited about baseball ! The 2012 Cleveland Indians press tour made a stop at Great Northern Mall last night. Our oldest son, Josh, and I were there. For those of you not familiar with Cleveland Indians baseball, This is Ketchu…

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Imagine close to your ugliest day at work. I’m having it today. Throw in a sleep-robbing cough and there is no time for nothing today.So here is a simple showing of cards from Baseball Dad at All Tribe Baseball:Baseball Dad sent the stamps, too. He and…

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I was amazed to find Cheryl Burke on our kitchen island tonight !Well, not literally. That would have been amazing, but my wife would never let that happen !This is the second time in my collecting career that I have received a redemption card. The las…

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I love Goodwill Stores.But what is Goodwill?The following two paragraphs came from the Goodwill website.For nearly 110 years, Goodwill® has been an entrepreneurial leader, environmental pioneer and social inn…

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The Tradin’ BoxHere’s how it works :All you have to do is have a favorite team and request a trade. I will fill the the box with 50-75 cards from the team of your choice, and send it to you. Once you have it in your hot little hands, you review the con…

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Happy New Year !! I’ll forewarn you, this is a long post, but there are a lot of pictures so bear with me!First of all, this was a Christmas present from my oldest son Josh.Yep ! This is the patch that all the Tribe players wore, this past season, in h…

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Jolly old Santa Claus is not the main focus of this holiday, but he has been a major player during the season for many, many years. There have been many renditions of him through the years, and here are a few.What ever you are celebrating this time of …

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At least I think it’s my Secret Santa !The return address says ” Sanity Clause”, from Acworth, Ga.That must be Santa’s summer home, ’cause everyone knows he lives at the North Pole.The little kid in me ripped open the box and right on top was a note sa…

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I haven’t had much time for posting lately. We’ve been preparing for the upcoming holidays.This is my new baseball Christmas tree. I have always had a small one on top of computer desk in the past, but this year I upgraded to 3′ one. I added a few more…

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A couple days ago dayf was showing off the Chief Wahoo sketch card he sent me. He did a great job on it and I appreciate it very much ! He was also comparing the two of us as having a desk full of trade packages, and he was right. At least about me ! S…

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Could you pass this up ?How could anyone pass this up ?With words like “Ultimate Super Jumbo” ?Well, this is one of the latest repack options. Dollar Store style. 30 cards, in a clear plastic pack, so you can at least see the top card you’re getting. T…

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…. there was this post.I didn’t have a clue as to what I was getting into !I looked back at some of my first posts and thought ” Did I really write this?”.I have learned to handle pictures much better. My early posts were really a mangled mess.But I …

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Basic training, Fort Campbell, Ky. As a squad leader during artillary training at Fort Sill, Ok., I knew I would be joining the 2 nd Armored Division – “Hell on Wheels “. My new uniform of the day !Loading the 105. The large projectile could travel as…

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No, not my dad.I’m talking about Baseball Dad from All Tribe Baseball. Dad recently offered up the team sets from his Diamond Giveaway set. It was a very generous offer and a number of people took him up on it, but I think he has some team sets left. I…

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I’ve mentioned this before.I love going to thrift stores.You never know what you might find.It could be Goodwill.It could be Salvation Army.Yesterday, it was Volunteers of America.This is my wife’s favorite thrift store. This is a 5×7 picture frame I p…

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I lost interest in the ring-trading aspect of Topps’ Diamond Giveaway site a long time ago.At first, I didn’t know what the heck it was. Then, I found out you could end up with Topps mailing you a ring, which — I’m sorry — is really not my style. And…

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These things are my downfall.They have one code card showing and five chances at getting another.Oh, how I want that Mantle ring !!It would look so nice mixed in with my 59 other rings.Are there even any left out there ?Topps knows I will buy these, ev…

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The Daily Dimwit is working on a GQ 2 – box break. You can sign up here !Some good spots left !

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I love going to auctions. Especially when there are sports cards in the listing !The problem is, some people don’t really have a clue as to what the items they are bidding on, are really worth. This auction was an exception. The sport cards were mostly…

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In 1981, Topps 30th anniversary,it happened to to Dave Rozema. In 1995, it happened to Randy Meyers.In 2001, Topps 50th anniversary, it happened to Bobby Estalella.In 2011, Topps 60th anniversary, it happened to Lance Berkman. Now it has spread to the …

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I love Christmas ! And it’s right around the corner. But the stores are all getting way too carried away and it seems to get worse every year. Pretty soon it really will be “Christmas in July” ! I’m still like a little kid when it comes to presents. I …

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Community Gum is holding a terrific box break. There will be at least 11 boxes possibly 12. All Topps but not your ordinary Topps. Check it out here. Many teams left,but going fast ! Not that expensive for what’s available.

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I will not be buying the 2011 Topps All-Star boxed set to break into team sets.This is the answer I received from Topps today.Jack,The base cards are the same as the normal set. The only difference is the packaging and the exclusive 5 all-star card pac…

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You know the kind of things they say about old people ? Trust me, they are all true.Forgetfulness, confusion, check . Gottem’ both ! And more.But before you hear about that, you have to see the results of my trade with Brian, over at PATP and my winnin…

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My understanding is, that the base cards in the 2011 Topps All-Star set are just like the retail versions and have no special logo on each card. Is that correct ?The reason I’m wondering, is because I just received my Limited Edition 60th anniversary s…

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After nearly three years, I have hit 100 followers !I don’t know how many are still active, but still, it says ” 100 ” .This is not a real big deal to some of you really great bloggers, but to an old man like me, who don’t have a lot of natchural or hi…

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Target finally had some 2011 Topps Update so I picked up three packs. I also grabbed one pack of Topps Lineage.But before I show you what I got in the packs, I also received a package from Fan of Reds. He sent this great Albert Belle mini from Topps Li…

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McCann Can Triple, over at A Rookie (baseball) card collector, posted some cards she didn’t need and I offered her a trade.Here’s what I received.2011 Topps Chrome purple refractorWe got to see Strasburg pitch in Cleveland and watched as Pronk made a s…

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There’s a new blog floating around in the ‘sphere. It’s called All Trade Bait, All the Time.Known as Stealing Home, Oscar is a Dodger fan and likes to trade cards.I recently made a trade with him and received some really nice additions to my Tribe coll…

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