The Greatest Common Card Produced in the Early 90’s (In Defense of Steve Avery)

When you think of the greatest cards ever produced, a few come immediately to mind: 1952 Topps Mantle, T-206 Honus Wagner, pretty much every card made by Topps from 1953-1956. But personally, I think that the greatest common card produced in during th…

Continue reading about The Greatest Common Card Produced in the Early 90’s (In Defense of Steve Avery) »

When I decided to move to Greenville, one thing I was excited about was having a minor league baseball team here in town. Sure, there was one when I was in Jacksonville, but getting to the stadium and going to games always seemed like a chore and not …

Continue reading about Night in the West End »

I got a package from Joe over at The Average Joe yesterday and he filled in some needs from my list. Thanks Joe and I’ll hopefully be able to fill in some of your needs and everyone should go over to his site and check if you have anything he needs.

Continue reading about Mail Day »

The Braves entered into the Trade Deadline fray and got fan favorite Adam LaRoche back from the Red Sox in exchange for Casey Kotchman. Adam was kind of in limbo on the Sox with no where really to play and with Victor Martinez coming in, they needed m…

Continue reading about Adam LaRoche is coming home »

The last day of me taking the bar was Wednesday. Unfortunately, South Carolina doesn’t give us our scores until October. Also, yes I have move from Florida to South Carolina for a myriad of reasons, but it also puts me closer to Atlanta and thus allo…

Continue reading about I’M DONE! And a contest! »

Yes yes, I’m actually posting about something card related. While everyone else is caught up in the mania that is 2009 A&G, I am still stuck on 2008 A&G. Hopefully I’ll get my hands on some 2009 once things settle down and once I actually hav…

Continue reading about Hey Look! An Actual Card Related Post! »

I never was a huge fan of Steve or anything, but he always seemed like he was a really nice guy and a pretty darn good football player. Such a sad way to go out.(h/t News Channel 5)

Continue reading about RIP Steve McNair »

Boys and girls, while this is a day to recognize the freedoms in the country, my freedom will come in 25 days when I finish taking the bar exam. I’m studying hard and trying to kick as much legal butt as possible. I have bought 3 packs of cards in th…

Continue reading about Update on the Day Of Freedom »

And I’m going to watch this before every one of them to get myself ready.

Continue reading about Finals Are Next Week »

Guys sorry about the lack of posting in the last few months or so.  I’m graduating law school in the next few weeks as well as moving.  And then I’ll be studying for the bar all summer and then moving again.  But I’ll try to post a few things here a…

Continue reading about I really swear I’m still here »

With this weekend being Valentine’s, I hope that everyone out there has a great one.  I’m trying to stay away from the self loathing as much as possible.  But, I think what I’m going to do, on the coattails of my last post is all this weekend post th…

Continue reading about it’s a Love/Hate Relationship »

Topps Sterling Cards without AutographsThe price point of Topps Triple ThreadsPeople who get excited over pulling a serial numbered card of the player’s jersey numberPeople who do the same thing to a 1/# or to a card that’s the last one printed.Lima Be…

Continue reading about Things That I Am Not Particularly Fond Of »

This is the 4th one of these, yet the first one I have participated in.  I’d like to thank Dinged Corners for hosting this one.  The topic is about the value of cards and what we should buy and hold for the future.  First, if you’re in the hobby str…

Continue reading about Blog Bat-Around #4 »

Get ready to move up the list because Tubby Jones is coming to your area!reminds me of a candy bar….Chunky.

Continue reading about Men’s Fitness ranked Dallas-Fort Worth the 14th Fattest City in America »

Waitress:  Good evening sir, what can I get you.Man: I’d like a Filet Mignon pleaseWaitress: Very good sir.  How would you like that cooked?Man: Rare.Waitress: Would you like that super rareor would you like that ultra rare?Man:  I…..I don’t know…

Continue reading about Man Walks Into A Restaurant »

For a total of 11 retail packs.  Out of those packs I’ve pulled:LaDainian Tomlinson Game-Worn JerseyChris Cooley Princeton Back MiniAnd now for the biggie.Wait for it…….Wait for it……Andre Caldwell Black Card Back Printing Plate Mini 1/1I think…

Continue reading about I’ve opened 3 retail packs and one blaster of Topps Mayo Football »

So I worked out a trade with Jamie, who just got back into collecting recently.  He also proved that yes, people other than the people who have blogs read this thing.  He helped me take out a big chunk of my ‘08 Heritage set, especially the Black Bac…

Continue reading about Mail Day!! »

I’m a big Tech fan and I’m glad to see them represented in the 20th Anniversary set.(h/t Night Owl Cards)

Continue reading about I Want, nay, NEED this Card »

LINKBob is leaving HBO and joining MLB Network exclusively on cable.  It doesn’t affect his NBC relations.  I’ve watched only a little MLB Network so far, but I’m sure that will ramp up in the near future. I’ve always been a huge fan of Costas callin…

Continue reading about Costas Joining MLB Network Exclusively »

LINKI’m going to quit law school right now, 15 weeks from graduating, and tour the east coast predicting Topps gimmickry. I’m sure that’ll be more lucrative than law right?

Continue reading about The Next Nostradamus »

Recently, I took the readers of this blog on an Excellent adventure back to 1997 with Tuff Stuff. Now I hate to abandon Bill and Ted’s phone booth for time travel, but the way I see it, if you’re going to go even further back in time, why not do it wi…

Continue reading about Where We’re Going We Don’t Need Roads »

12:33 – Opened Gum Wrapper12:33 – Put Gum in mouth, began chewing12:34 – mmm…a little sweetness with a strange hint of citrus12:36 – Flavor gone12:37 – It’s starting to get a little bitter12:39 – ok really bitter12:41 – spitting it out due to the tas…

Continue reading about Running Diary Review of Topps Heritage High Numbers Gum »

I’ve been doing Through The Mail (TTM) autographs since the early 90’s and have seen lots of things change.  One of the great things are the resources that are now available for those who do autos TTM.  The best place I’ve found is SportsCollectors.n…

Continue reading about Really Quick Plug For Those Doing TTM »

After signing Guillermo Mota, the Dodgers are looking to cut Andruw Jones or trade him to some team.  And he was seen at the Duke – Georgia Tech game last night wearing a Braves cap.  Is he sending subliminal messages to Frank Wren?Source

Continue reading about Is Fatty Coming Home? »

I haven’t bought any cards in awhile and with some Christmas money burning a hole in my pocket, I surfed over to Dave and Adam’s Card World. I purchased one of their combos which was a box of 2007 SP Authentic, a box of 2007 SP Rookie Edition and a ti…

Continue reading about Mail Day!! »

Continue reading about Updated Needs List »

Continue reading about Turning Japanese, I’m Turning Japanese, I Really Think So »

Continue reading about Tuff Stuff’s Excellent Adventure Pt. 5 »

Continue reading about Extreme Measures are Being Taken »

Continue reading about So Long Smoltzie »

Continue reading about Tuff Stuff’s Excellent Adventure Pt. 4 »

Continue reading about Tuff Stuff’s Excellent Adventure Pt. 3 »

Continue reading about Tuff Stuff’s Excellent Adventure Pt. 2 »

Continue reading about Tuff Stuff’s Excellent Adventure Pt. 1 »

Continue reading about Home Again, Home Again »