Three years ago today ….

…. 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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Today will be the last home game for the Indians this year. Shortly, our oldest son Josh and I will be leaving to attend. It’s been a very good year, especially considering all the injuries. I feel bad for the Twins, but I sure hope we end the season w…

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Just about everyone reading this should be familiar with the Troll over at Collective Troll.I’ve dealt with him before, as many of you have, and I’ve never had any regrets.He was itchin’ to complete his 2011 Allen and Ginter set and I had a few cards h…

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There hasn’t been a whole lot of discussion on either of these products but I like them both and here’s what I need !2011 Obak Base1,2,4,5,6,7,10,12,15,16,18,19,20,23,24,27,28,29,31,33,36,38,39,40,43,44,47,48,49,51,54,57,59,60,63,64,65,66,69,71,72,74,7…

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Earlier today, in a comment, I said I would post the 2011 Topps Chrome I have to trade.Here they are ! # 118#77 #69#38 Refractor#116 X-FractorFrom left to right, top to bottom#5, 13, 70#81, 91, 131#142, 152,154I would really like to trade these for In…

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We may stumble but we will never fall.

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I never knew the number 8 was lucky for me. I may have to include that in a lottery drawing.There seems to be a lot of contests over at Cheap Card Collecting. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time a few weeks ago.I rarely win anyth…

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My wife and I both know we should never go there. Aisle after aisle lined with items we want to take home with us. Most are such a bargain it’s hard to pass up anything. But it’s so darn easy to get carried away ! If you’ve never been there, BEWARE ! A…

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The trading box is back again. Actually it’s been back since July. Sorry Julie for such a long delay. There’s been a lot going on in my life lately (all good !) and I’m very far behind in the blogging world.

The trading box is a concept I have used …

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Anyone who is reading this probably knows of David, from the blog Indian Baseball Cards .

I didn’t request a RPOK but he sent one anyway ! He’s just that kind of guy!

There are about 40-45,000 Cleveland Indian cards out there that I know of.
David…

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Reports say Jim Thome is back with the Tribe !!

Traded from Minnesota for the proverbial
“a player to be named later ”

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Good old stickers !

I’ve only seen one post on these, although there are probably more.

Here’s my take.

I love the idea of bringing back stickers and albums. They’re inexpensive, $2.00 for the album and $1.00 for a pack of 8 stickers, and young…

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Confused? Here’s the rest of the story.

Hopefully the title got someone’s attention! The u-haul was loaded with my son’s, and new daughter-in-law’s, worldly possession’s and heading to Illinois where they now reside. My wife and other son, Jos…

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I purchased several boxes of mixed cards from an individual and found this.

Please tell me it’s worth $1,000,000 !

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Another Tribe victory !

The Tribe got by Minnesota again last night on Asdrubal Cabrera’s 3rd inning, 3 run HR to the Home Run Porch.

It was also Mike Hargrove’s night as he was honored with a
Human Rain Delay bobblehead.

Today’s umpires would n…

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Cheap Card Collecting is having a contest. Many great prizes awaits those who enter here

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My wife thought of me immediately when she read this !Our wedding day.May 31st, 1980Cleveland beat Seattle 5-2Dan Spillner pitched an 8 hit complete game with 9 K’s and no BB.Cliff Johnson and Ron Hassey both homered.

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The 4th of July in Cleveland !The Yankees are in town.They’re going to wish they had stayed home !The wind was blowing the big flag in from right center field.This could be a pitcher’s game.We were sitting in the upper deck behind home plate and the wi…

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