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Tom the Ripper: 2008 Bowman Sterling (in 3D)

on January 6th, 2009 by Chris Harris
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White Plains Winter Show Meet Up.

on January 5th, 2009 by Chris Harris

Hey, did you know that the White Plains show is in a couple weeks? Are you going?Would you like to meet an actual cardblogger/minor internet celebrity?Did you answer “Yes,” “yes,” and “yes?”Well then, have we got great news for you! Stale Gum’s Chris…

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Tom the Ripper: 2008 Playoff Prime Cuts IV

on January 4th, 2009 by Chris Harris
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2008 Gummie Awards: THE POLLS ARE OPEN!

on January 3rd, 2009 by Chris Harris

Follow the links to cast your ballot. Click Here to take Part OneClick Here to take Part TwoClick Here to take Part ThreePolls close Jan 11th. DO IT NOW!

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1994: Last Great Year — Fleer

on January 2nd, 2009 by Chris Harris

Since I already wrote about it as part of the “Always Be Collecting” Fleer tribute, I’ll kick this love-fest off by reprinting my 1994 Fleer blog post from last March.1994 FleerBase Set: 720 (one series)Inserts:All-Rookies: 9 cards (complete set availa…

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1994: The Last Great Year.

on January 1st, 2009 by Chris Harris

1994 was the last truly great year to be a card collector. And with 2009 upon us, Stale Gum will take a look back at what made that year so great.One-by-one, I’ll be taking a second look at some of the greatest (and no so greatest) baseball card sets …

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Video Box Break and Review: 2003 Leaf

on December 31st, 2008 by Chris Harris

One Hobby Box of 2003 Leaf (paid $40)24 packs per box, ten cards per packThe VideoThe PullsBase Set: 208 of 320 (65.00%)18 DoublesParallels2 Red Press Proof (1:12) T. Glaus, T. Hunter1 Blue Press Proof (numbered to 50) S. HattebergInserts2 Leaf Certifi…

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Gummie Award Nominees

on December 30th, 2008 by Chris Harris

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBARRINGTON, NJ, December 30, 2008 - The Baseball Card Writers Association of America (BCWAA) today have officially released the nominations for the 2008 Gummie Awards. On-line balloting will commence sometime in the New Year. Prod…

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Fear and Loathing in Delaware: The Tom the Ripper Remix

on December 29th, 2008 by Chris Harris
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Fear and Loathing in Delaware

on December 28th, 2008 by Chris Harris

Newark, the third largest city in the State of Delaware. Home to the State’s flagship University. But we’re not here to see the Fightin’ Blue Hens. Our destination is the Aetna Fire Hall for a good old fashioned card show.Shows like this were common…

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Tom the Ripper: 2008 Topps Sterling

on December 24th, 2008 by Chris Harris
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For $240…

on December 23rd, 2008 by Chris Harris

… you can get one pack of Topps Sterling.And that would be, a lot of Topps Sterling.Or you can go all the way….Awww, yeah!

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The $250 EPIC FAIL.

on December 22nd, 2008 by Chris Harris

First, go watch Beckett’s break of two pack/boxes of Topps Sterling. (I’d post it here for your convince, they won’t let me embed the video to this site.)Go on, watch it.While you watch, I’ll keep myself entertained with this Tom the Ripper mash-up vi…

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Video Box Break: 2008 Razor Signature

on December 21st, 2008 by Chris Harris

Tom the Ripper busts a box of Razor Signature. Hilarity ensues.Things to look for…1) A CGI light saber,2) A retractable razor blade (Get it? A box of Razor being busted with a razor?),3) Ten autographed trading cards of players you’ve never heard of…

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And now, for The 2008 Gummies, Barry Champlain.

on December 16th, 2008 by Chris Harris

You do not make perfect sense to me.I am a hypocrite; I ask for sincerity and I lie.I denounce The Hobby as I embrace it.I want money and power and complete sets.I want all the hot rookies and autographs, and I don’t give a damn about you or The Hobby….

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2008 Gummie Awards: New Categories

on December 12th, 2008 by Chris Harris

By popular demand, the Baseball Card Writers Association of America (BCWAA) have created the following new categories for the 2008 Gummies.Base “High End” ProductBest Unlicensed ProductBest Product for ProspectsBest YouTuberNominate your favorites now!…

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Collectors React to the News that Upper Deck is Bringing Back UDX for 2009.

on December 11th, 2008 by Chris Harris

Can’t you just feel the excitement already?OBTW, still no word on ‘09 Ultra.(h/t Hand Collated)

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2008 Gummie Awards: Your Nominations Wanted!

on December 10th, 2008 by Chris Harris

NOTE: The is not the actual ballot, just your nominations. The final ballot will be issued sometime in January. Also, the Gummies are for BASEBALL CARDS ONLY.Has it really been a year? Yes, sadly it has. 2008 is almost over and you all know what th…

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Video Box Break and Review: 2008 Topps Baseball Updates & Highlights Presents 2008 Topps Allen & Ginter Blaster

on December 6th, 2008 by Chris Harris

Base Set: 39 of 350Short Set: 39 of 300Short-Prints (1:2): 0 of 50Parallels4 Minis: M. Kobayashi, R. Durham, E. Dukes, M. Scherzer3 Black Bordered Minis (1:10): B. Jenks, A. Wainwright, A. MillerInserts4 U.S. States: S. Victorino, J. Maurer, T. Tankers…

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Box Break and Review: 2008 Topps Allen & Ginter

on December 2nd, 2008 by Chris Harris

One box of 2008 Topps Allen & Ginter (paid $65)24 packs and one chiptopper per box, eight cards per pack.The PullsChiptopper1 N-43: IchiroBase Set: 124 of 350 (35.43%)20 DoublesShort Set: 111 of 300 (37.00%) with 17 DoublesShort-Prints (1:2): 13 of…

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Box Break and Review: 2008 Topps Series 2 HTA

on December 1st, 2008 by Chris Harris

One HTA box of 2008 Topps Series Two (Paid $45)10 packs per box, 46 cards per packThe PullsBase Set: 330 of 330 (100%)43 doublesParallels20 Gold Foils (two-per-pack)5 Golds (1:2, numbered to 2008) W. Rodriguez, J. Payton, K-Rod, E. Chavez, J. Keppinger…

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What I Observed (and got) at the White Plains Ass Slap: 11/29/08

on November 29th, 2008 by Chris Harris

Yes, it was White Plains weekend. And you know what, The Slap couldn’t come soon enough. After all the turkey, bad football, and annoying relatives, a Saturday afternoon in White Plains was definitely in order.For the first time in a long time, the s…

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White Plains: BE THERE!!!!!

on November 26th, 2008 by Chris Harris

FOLKSSSSSSS!!!! YOU’RE GONNA WANNA GET IN ON THISSSSS!!!!!In fact, JUST START DIALING, NOWWWWWW!!!!!ARE YOU READY FOR THISSS?????ITEM NUMBER 72X-425: ITS A CHANCE TO ATTEND A MAJOR CARD SHOW WITH THAT IDIOT WHO WRITES STALE GUM!!!!!KENNY, TELL THEM WH…

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Video Box Break and Review: 2008 Topps Baseball Updates & Highlights Presents 2008 Topps Heritage High Number Series Hobby

on November 24th, 2008 by Chris Harris

One Hobby box of 2008 Topps Heritage High Numbers (paid $65)24 packs per box; six Heritage and two Updates & Highlights cards per packPart OnePart TwoThe PullsChiptoppers1 Advertising Strip (one per box): D. Navarro/J. Crede/R. Ludwick1 Buy-Back (1…

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Rock Over London….

on November 19th, 2008 by Chris Harris
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Ummm, nevermind. (UPDATE #2)

on October 22nd, 2008 by Chris Harris

UPDATE #2: A second upside-down Jay Bruce RC has shown up on eBay; however, no other gimmicks the likes of which we saw in Topps 1 & 2, A&G, BowChro, or Heritage have yet to appear. All of which leads to the question: Should I consider these…

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