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The winner of the Contest 2008 Masterpieces Baseball Base set

on March 11th, 2010 by stusigpi

Don said… Upper Deck First Edition. Mainly due to cheap cards and a lot of photos from teh 2006 postseason.March 9, 2010 8:14 AM

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Monthly Group Break Reincarnated

on March 10th, 2010 by stusigpi

I was going to wait until next week, but here you go.Here is how the breaks are going to change:First, There will be 1 baseball Monthly Break.Each participant will be able to pick their team.Each person that participated in the original Group Break get…

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Monthly Group Breaks are Canceled

on March 10th, 2010 by stusigpi

Refunds will be issued no later than Monday March 15,2010. Paypal is having some issues right now. I have about 1/4 of the refunds done. I have 1 more hockey and The Masterpieces Football Group Break is still on. Case will be ordered no later than M…

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2009 Topps Chrome Part 2

on March 10th, 2010 by Motherscratcher

This post is in honor of my triumphant Rose Bowl win. Well, not really my win. All I did was sit on my couch and hope like hell that the Buckeyes didn’t get embarrassed again. So I sat there drinking beer and eating junk food and tried to keep my ul…

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6 Spots left – Hockey Group Break 4 boxes 2009/10 Trilogy

on March 10th, 2010 by stusigpi

Here is how this is going to workand here is the Product Breakdown4 boxes 2009/10 Trilogy15 slots2 teams per slotTeams are randomly assignedPaypal to stusigpi@hotmail.comPlease include your handle and your address with your payment$39 per slotEverythin…

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The Rareness of His Airness

on March 10th, 2010 by stusigpi

So Duane from Democratic Roadkill and I were discussing the merits of any potentially rare 1980’s sets. I suggested 1986 Hockey and earlier. The discussion turned to 1986 Fleer Basketball. I have mentioned my brush with a caseof the stuff a couple o…

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Group Breaks

on March 10th, 2010 by stusigpi

Two people still need to pay, maybe 3 I don’t know if Dgreene paid this month. Captain and King Felix. They were waiting for the Hockey Break to fill up before paying. I will refund the rest of the hockey break people that paid tomorrow.

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Hockey Group Break 4 boxes 2009/10 Trilogy – Canceled

on March 9th, 2010 by stusigpi

Just a few people short. Refunds will be forthcoming.Two-three people still need to pay for the monthly Baseball break.

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The Greatest Football Insert Set Ever

on March 9th, 2010 by stusigpi

I was stuck in traffic this morning and then it hit me. The greatest football insert set ever.The Title: Instant ClassicThe Summary: A ten card insert set done in Masterpieces Format in regular card size and box loader size 5×7 or 8×10 from those inst…

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Contest Time – Brought to you by me!

on March 9th, 2010 by stusigpi

Simple to enter. Just comment with your favorite product of 2007. Dollar amount doesn’t matter. Sport don’t matter neither.The Prize: A complete Base Set of 2008 Masterpieces Baseball 1-90No purchase necessary. Open to US and Canadia residents. Win…

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2009/10 Panini Court Kings

on March 8th, 2010 by stusigpi

Nice Card, but the sticker ruins itThe kobe is sweetRuined by stickerA sticker? Ugh, it looks like a sticker version of the Exquisite Rookies 2009/10 The jersey cards below look like 2008/08 Fleer Ultra Jersey Cards but nice none the less.

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Is Upper Deck wanting to go another round and a Panini product I am looking forward to

on March 8th, 2010 by stusigpi

Like Carol Channing against Mike Tyson?I noticed after perusing the release calendar that the following is on it:05/18/2010 2010 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Basketball Box Guess we will find out. I thought they cleared out the attic with 09/10 Exqu…

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Release Calendar

on March 7th, 2010 by stusigpi

I got this from Blowout’s Page03/10/2010 2009/10 Panini Studio Basketball 03/10/2010 2010 Sage Hit Low Series Football Hobby Box 03/16/2010 2009/10 Upper Deck Champs Hockey Hobby Box 03/16/2010 2009/10 Upper Deck Ice Hockey 03/17/2010 2010 Topps Pro De…

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Prices of Packs are out of Whack

on March 7th, 2010 by stusigpi

As many of you know, 2009 Ultimate baseball is Hot Hot Hot and is worth $140 if you listen to DA Cardworld, $130 at Big T, $120 at Orange County, and $130 at PGH. Sure, there are some great hit in this product, but it is a one and done scenario. Ive …

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The Object of My Affection

on March 6th, 2010 by stusigpi

Oh Randy, why don’t you have a Patch/auto?

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Northwest Card Show Schedule

on March 6th, 2010 by stusigpi

Here:TWIN OAKS 2010 SCHEDULE Mar 6 Factoria Mall Bellevue, WA Noon- 2 PM Free Autograph – Seahawk Brandon MebaneMar 13 Jantzen Beach Portland, ORMar 27 Meridian Park School Shoreline, …

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Instructions on Packsearching

on March 6th, 2010 by stusigpi

Are these guys serious? Single color jersey cards that aren’t worth the pack. Plus you can be just like this guy.Lest we not forget what those hot packs net you.

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The Troll Has been robbed!

on March 5th, 2010 by stusigpi

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Last call on Group Breaks

on March 5th, 2010 by stusigpi

5 boxes SP Authentic Football4 boxes 2009/10 Trilogy Hockey

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Absolut Panini

on March 4th, 2010 by stusigpi

Panini Absolute Memorabilia

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Group Breaks

on March 4th, 2010 by stusigpi

5 boxes SP Authentic Football4 boxes 2009/10 Trilogy HockeySignups through Thursday.

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Rueters article on the whole thing

on March 4th, 2010 by stusigpi

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Upper Deck Co will pay Major League Baseball Properties a “substantial” sum, plus more than $2.4 million to settle earlier debts, to resolve a lawsuit accusing the baseball card maker of using the sport’s logos without permission…

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Topps Unique Baseball – On further review I like it

on March 4th, 2010 by stusigpi

Yeah yeah Yeah, I know but hear me out.Base Set:The base set uses a two tone black type ink that contrasts well. The cards come out of the pack in good shape. They are half matte half glossy. One of the problems that usualy comes with these cards is…

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Upper Decks Press Release – and my comments

on March 3rd, 2010 by stusigpi

Carlsbad, CA (March 3, 2010) – Today, the Upper Deck Company and Major League Baseball are pleased to announce that both parties have mutually agreed to settle the lawsuit brought by Major League Baseball against Upper Deck. Per the terms of the sett…

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UD MLB Settle

on March 3rd, 2010 by stusigpi

Here are the non confidential terms.– Upper Deck will pay MLB Properties more than $2.4 million (the entire amount in dispute) for Upper Deck’s 2009 debts.– Upper Deck will pay MLB Properties a substantial sum of money for the unlicensed cards it…

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Yes Panini I will go out with you, but you will have to pick me up

on March 3rd, 2010 by stusigpi

Dear Hobby Blogger (that’s me!): As the Panini Andrenalyn Tour spreads the word about card collecting and Panini Adrenalyn NBA cards to kids across America , we wanted to give you the chance to get a VIP Tour of the Adrenalyn Tour Bus if/when it comes …

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A thinly veiled shot at Upper Deck and more suggestions for Topps

on March 3rd, 2010 by stusigpi

Thats what I thought when I saw this advert on the back of this months Sports Collectors Monthly. Thoughts?I still go back to the Upper Deck issue of consumer confusion or whether anyone cares.Personally I don’t and in this day and age, a base Tyler F…

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Riddle Me This

on March 2nd, 2010 by stusigpi

A week ago i was being hounded to open another SP Authentic break, and thus far 2 people have signed up.

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An interesting find

on March 2nd, 2010 by stusigpi

I can’t recall whether I posted these before, but a few months back I got an email regarding some “press plates” for Topps card. The emailer asked me what they were worth. The person said that they belonged to a relative. Some of these are print tes…

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Heritage say wah?

on March 1st, 2010 by stusigpi

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Motherscratchers Rose Bowl Prize is…

on March 1st, 2010 by stusigpi

when they come out 2010 Topps Chrome Baseball.Tada!

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2010 Heritage Redux

on March 1st, 2010 by stusigpi

Grand Cards makes a couple good points:”Gotta say, the stamp inserts, although technically manufactured junk, are pretty nice looking.”I like the stamp inserts, they fit well with the motif of the set.Second:Different Strokes, I guess. While not substa…

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