on January 6th, 2009 by Chris Harris
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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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on January 4th, 2009 by Chris Harris
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on January 3rd, 2009 by Chris Harris
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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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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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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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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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on December 29th, 2008 by Chris Harris
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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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on December 24th, 2008 by Chris Harris
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on December 23rd, 2008 by Chris Harris
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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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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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on December 16th, 2008 by Chris Harris
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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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on December 11th, 2008 by Chris Harris
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on December 10th, 2008 by Chris Harris
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on December 6th, 2008 by Chris Harris
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on December 2nd, 2008 by Chris Harris
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on December 1st, 2008 by Chris Harris
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on November 29th, 2008 by Chris Harris
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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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on November 24th, 2008 by Chris Harris
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on November 19th, 2008 by Chris Harris
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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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