Back, With Buybacks

It's been awhile, so who knows if anyone will even see this.  I'd been posting everything on my other site, Bean's Ballcard Blog, for awhile.  Then there was no posting anywhere.  My plan is to post my PC stuff here and more high level things there.  I'd be extremely grateful if you'd just sub to the BBB blog by just entering your email.  It's on the right side of the page up top.  You'll get notified any time I post.  

Anyway, on to yesterday's mail.  I received a PWE from Jon of A Penny Sleeve For Your Thoughts.  I knew it was coming and knew what was inside, kind of.  He messaged me that he had some buybacks for me, if I was still collecting them.  I haven't done much with them in awhile, but hope to again soon.  Hopefully I'll be getting back to being a collector again soon.  

Thanks for the well wishes, Jon.  I'm doing much better after my minor health scare a couple months ago.  Guys, make sure that you're consistently seeing your doctor(s) and taking care of yourself.  Not doing so hits you suddenly and it sucks!  

If you know me, you know that 1987 Topps will always be one of my favorite sets.  That was the first year I collected and I built multiple Topps and Donruss sets.  I was new to baseball but was a Braves fan because my southern family (who gifted my my first cards) were all Braves fans.  I thought his last name was weird so this card is memorable.  To this day, I've never met another "Olwine."

Ron Hassey will always be an Oakland Athletic to me.  Sorry, not sorry.  I love all of the 1980s White Sox uniforms, though.  

The 1980s was the best decade of Topps designs and 1984 is one of my favorites.  I can't explain why, but I've been drawn to it since I was a kid collector.  Not sure what year these 65th Anniversary cards were inserted into packs, so I'll have to do some sleuthing.  

This Doyle Alexander was the final card in the envelope, and my favorite.  Living in Arlington now (I can be the to stadium in ten minutes) has made me fall in love with some of the Rangers old logos. I may not be into baseball anymore, but I do have a healthy respect for the past.  

I hope you enjoyed the quick look inside the PWE.  I'm hoping to post more soon, though some (or most) may be videos.  Hopefully you'll watch.  

Happy collecting, y'all! 

-kin

2018 Trading Card Database Trade #24 - bwvjones -or- Bravos Buybacks

The three cards that I acquired in this trade didn't have any images on TCDB at the time of the trade.  I was surprised to find that all three players were pictured in Braves uniforms, since all the cards I sent in return were Braves.  I guess he just doesn't like buybacks and I benefit!  

2015 Topps - Topps Originals Buybacks 1970 #367 Mike Lum 

Collectors have really been excited about the 2017 and 2018 Heritage designs.  I'm looking forward to this design, which will be used next year.  I might actually attempt the Heritage set.  Probably not. But maybe.  

2015 Topps - Topps Originals Buybacks 1976 #281 Dave May 

I love these uniforms.  The Braves should bring them back full time. 

 

2015 Topps - Topps Originals Buybacks 1976 #364 Elias Sosa 

Those badass warmup jackets need to come back too.  Viva la 1970s!!!

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I've decided to try selling on Sports Card Direct again.  Hopefully you'll take a look at my page and see if there's anything you're interested in.  I can always sell off the site and ship in a PWE if you're only looking for a card or two and don't want to pay $3 shipping.  I'm going to start listing more cards daily.  It's time to get out of a lot of my stuff.  

If you shop online and haven't signed up and used ebates yet, you're missing out.  I also use it on eBay to get money back from purchases there.  Between referrals and cash back, I've gotten over $150 in a year.  FREE CARDS!  Another $40 was depostied into my Paypal account earlier this month.

If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  You can also find me on Trading Card Database.  I love trading cards, when it makes sense.  Happy collecting!

2018 Trading Card Database Trade #9 - nyygregory

Another day, another envelope from a Trading Card Database trade.  

If you shop online and haven't signed up and used ebates yet, you're missing out.  I also use it on eBay to get money back from purchases there.  Between referrals and cash back, I've gotten over $150 in a year (including $15 back on one Black Friday purchase last week).  They put $63 in my Paypal account last week!  FREE CARDS!

If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  You can also find me on Trading Card Database.  I love trading cards, when it makes sense.  Happy collecting!

Database Trade with Collating Cards

I'm a big fan of the quick, small PWE trades.  A few weeks back Steve, of the Collating Cards blog, sent me one of those trade offers on Trading Card Database (you can find his profile here). 

His post went up a couple of weeks ago.  I didn't receive my cards until this week, but it was nothing to do with Steve.  I have most items sent to my office and PWEs end up going to the front desk and can take awhile to get to me.  This one took at least a week.  I know they'll make it and I never stress it.

I received three Dale Murphy cards. 

I've removed all Murphy cards from my wantlist for the time being.  I do want to acquire a complete run of his Topps cards and some select Fleer, Score, Donruss and Upper Deck.  These are going to fit right in! 

Thanks for the trade, Steve!  I'm sure we will make more in the future. 

If you shop online and haven't signed up and used ebates yet, you're missing out.  I also use it on eBay to get money back from purchases there.  Between referrals and cash back, I've gotten over $150 in a year (including $15 back on one Black Friday purchase last week).  FREE CARDS!  If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  Happy collecting!

Dime Box Buy - 1989 Upper Deck #672 Dale Murphy

I miss the art in sports cards.  I loved Diamond Kings, Pro Visions and the Upper Deck team checklists.

1989 Upper Deck #672 Dale Murphy

If you shop online and haven't signed up and used ebates yet, you're missing out.  I also use it on eBay to get money back.  Between referrals and cash back, I've gotten over $100 in about seven months.  FREE CARDS!  If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  Happy collecting!

Dime Box Buy - 2015 Stadium Club #24 Dale Murphy

I think I have this one already, but it was just a dime.  No reason leaving it behind.

2015 Stadium Club #24 Dale Murphy

If you shop online and haven't signed up and used ebates yet, you're missing out.  I also use it on eBay to get money back.  Between referrals and cash back, I've gotten over $100 in about six months.  FREE CARDS!  If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  Happy collecting!

Dime Box Buy - 1975 Topps #57 Dave Johnson

If you've been reading my posts, you know how much I enjoy vintage in dime boxes.  I buy them all!

1975 Topps #57 Dave Johnson

If you shop online and haven't signed up and used ebates yet, you're missing out.  I also use it on eBay to get money back.  Between referrals and cash back, I've gotten over $100 in about six months.  FREE CARDS!  If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  Happy collecting!

Dime Box Buy - 1988 Classic Blue #201 Eric Davis/Dale Murphy

Another one for the PC!

1988 Classic Blue #201 Eric Davis/Dale Murphy

If you shop online and haven't signed up and used ebates yet, you're missing out.  I also use it on eBay to get money back.  Between referrals and cash back, I've gotten over $100 in about six months.  FREE CARDS!  If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  Happy collecting!

Dime Box Buy - 1988 Classic Blue #215 Dale Murphy

Another one for MY collection from the dime box!  WOOHOO!

1988 Classic Blue #215 Dale Murphy

If you shop online and haven't signed up and used ebates yet, you're missing out.  I also use it on eBay to get money back.  FREE CARDS!  If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  Happy collecting!

Dime Box Buy - 1987 Donruss Opening Day #40 Dale Murphy

Most of the cards I pick up from dime boxes will ultimately end up being sent to other collectors.  It's nice when I find some for me, like this one.

1987 Donruss Opening Day #40 Dale Murphy

If you shop online and haven't signed up and used ebates yet, you're missing out.  I also use it on eBay to get money back.  FREE CARDS!  If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  Happy collecting!

DBBD: 2002 Greats of the Game #80 Dale Murphy

Another Dale Murphy that I didn't have and was able to save from life in the dime box! 

2002 Greats of the Game #80 Dale Murphy

DBBD: 1983 Fleer #142 Dale Murphy

Dale Murphy was my favorite player when I first started playing baseball and collecting cards.  This is a card I didn't have, so I was thrilled to find it in the ol' dime box.

1983 Fleer #142 Dale Murphy

DBBD: 1994 Kraft #22 Tom Glavine

Who knows, I may have had this card back in the day.  I miss the day of baseball oddball/food issues.  It was nice to see the Topps/Walmart Marketside Pizza promotion last year and how popular the Tim Horton's hockey set is.

This card is going into my SCF inventory and perhaps someday I will find him his forever home.

1994 Kraft #22 Tom Glavine

1994 Kraft #22 Tom Glavine