2018 Trading Card Database Trade #23 - minibbcards -or- Another Mini Trade

I posted in the TCDB forums that I was looking for buybacks and a (not-so) old trade partner got ahold of me about a trade.  When I was in Birmingham I picked up a bunch of mini cards knowing he'd be interested.  It was easy to make our trade.  

2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Stamped Buybacks Bronze #654 Ron Pruitt  

2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Stamped Buybacks Blue #537 Mark Grant 

2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Stamped Buybacks Bronze #8 Bobby Thigpen 

I wonder how many modern card collectors/baseball fans have no idea that for a time, Bobby Thigpen held the single-season saves record.  

2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Stamped Buybacks Silver #446 Craig Grebeck 

2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Stamped Buybacks Silver #717 Steve Farr  

It's not exactly a beauty, but it is a card number in the 700s and may be in the set for awhile.

2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Stamped Buybacks Silver #485 Kevin Millwood 

Thanks for the trade!  

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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 last week.

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!

One Great PWE from Shoebox Legends!

I recently received a PWE from Shane of Shoebox Legends, and it was one impressive envelope!

2009-10 Upper Deck - Playoff Performers #PP10 Patrick Kane  

2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Stamped Buybacks Bronze #677 Eddie Milner 

2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Stamped Buybacks Gold #498 Rick Schu 

I wonder if Shane knew he sent this! 

2015 Topps - Topps Originals Buybacks 1978 #129 Jim Colborn 

2015 Topps - Topps Originals Buybacks 1976 #492 Marty Pattin 

2018 Topps Heritage - 1969 50th Anniversary Buybacks #334 Phil Roof 

2018 Topps Heritage - 1969 50th Anniversary Buybacks #648 Bobby Wine 

2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Stamped Buybacks Bronze #198 Lee Mazzilli 

 YES!  1987 Topps!!!

2015 Topps - Topps Originals Buybacks 1978 #86 Dave Tomlin 

2015 Topps - Topps Originals Buybacks 1979 #247 Tucker Ashford  

The Padres should go back to these uniforms.  You can disagree, but you're wrong.  Also, has there ever been a name that sounds more appropriate for San Diego than "Tucker Ashford?"

2018 Topps Heritage - 1969 50th Anniversary Buybacks #331 Braves 1969 Rookie Stars Gil Garrido / Tom House

This is probably my favorite card of the envelope, because it's so miscut.  

2015 Topps  - Topps Originals 1969 Buybacks #414 Duke Sims 

Thanks for all the buybacks, Shane!  I should have time soon to start my buyback project, which means more will be headed your way.  

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!

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!

COMC Show & Tell - The Other Buybacks

The prices that most COMC sellers ask for their buybacks is much higher than I'm willing to pay.  I look when I think about it, and every once in awhile I can find a deal.  Or a card I just really want.  That's where these three come in. 

2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Stamped Buybacks Bronze #117 Ramon Hernandez 

I paid 62 cents for this, which is more than I'd normally pay for a buyback.  As a kid, some of the first "old" cards I knew were 1973 Topps and that set always brings back some fond memories.  While I probably have a 1973 already, I was still willing to spend that much.

2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Stamped Buybacks Silver #152 Omar Vizquel 

I actually paid $1.05 for this one, but it was worth it.  When I was in seventh grade, my parents bought me a stereo.  Not too long after that, I discovered that I could get AM sports radio stations from all over the east.  I was in West Virginia but depending on the day, I could get stations from Atlanta, New York, Toronto, Washington DC, KMOX out of St. Louis and most importantly, WKNR out of Clevelend. 

I spent many evenings and nights during the 1990s listening to Tom Hamilton and Herb Score call baseball games.  I wasn't passing up a chance to add Omar Vizquel to my collection.  Hopefully at some point I will come into some of the other players from those teams. 

2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Stamped Buybacks Gold #322 Vicente Palacios 

The 1988 Topps design has grown on me in the last year, but I think I might nominate this for the worst card in the history of trading cards.  The chest up shot combined with that horrible airbrushing...I just can't get over it.  That's probably why I got it for 50 cents on COMC.  That's cheap, on there. 

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!

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!

COMC Show & Tell - Hey, (Josh) Judy

A few weeks ago, I had a shipment sent from COMC.  It wasn't just any shipment, it was the largest shipment I've ever received.  I can't speak for anyone else, but years ago when I joined COMC, I never imagined I'd have a 432 card mailday.  What's the most you've had sent on one shipment?

Over the next few weeks, I'll post some of the pickups as I scan, enter them into my Trading Card Database collection and the other many things I do that are completely ridiculous.  I never would have seen this as the future when I started collecting in 1987.

These four cards are ones that I needed for my Josh Judy collection.  Judy was born in my hometown and once I discovered that, it was a given that I'd collect his cards.  Per TCDB, there are 56 cards of him, but I think there are a few minor league cards missing.

Many like COMC.  I also see a lot of whiners and complainers about it.  I added all four of these cards to my collection for $1.57.  I'm happy with that.

2011 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects - Chrome Purple Refractors #51 Josh Judy 

I tried scanning this card two different ways.  It makes me happy that the scan reflects that the card is a refractor.  In both scans, the border comes out blue.  I promise, it's purple!

2011 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects - Chrome Refractors #51 Josh Judy 

2011 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects - Chrome #51 Josh Judy 

2011 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects - Gold #51 Josh Judy

Yes, my goal is to have one of every Josh Judy card.  I also realize that with 1/1s it won't happen.  It won't stop me from trying.

At this point, my Judy collection is just over halfway complete.  I don't think it would take anything more than a quick search of Ebay, COMC and Sportlots to get that up to 75%.  In time...

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!

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!

Cards from the East and Wes

A couple weeks ago, Wes (of Willinghammer Rising fame) posted some cards for trade on Twitter.  It was simple - claim a card, or cards, and send him something back.  I already had a couple of things to send him, so I looked through to see if there was anything that caught my eye.  If there wasn't, I planned to drop his cards in the mail soon, so this was just a bonus. 

I only claimed one card and Wes quickly replied that it was mine.  I believe that I was a few hours late to the party and I'm glad there aren't too many Indians card collectors.  I snagged this...

Baseball bores me and I don't watch it anymore.  However, it was the first sport that I loved.  After being a Braves fan (because of Dale Murphy) and then Giants fan (Will Clark), I settled in the early 1990s on the Indians.  My parents bought me a stereo and I could get WKNR out of Cleveland.  I spent many evenings listening to Tom Hamilton and Herb Score call Tribe games.  I have a few autographs of mid-90s Indians, but I need to get more.  I'm thrilled to add this to my collection.

After all was said and done, I asked Wes if anyone had claimed one other card I was interested in.  The answer was no and I was also able to acquire this one...

I understand the reasons why, but I feel that Gary Sheffield is one of the most underrated players of my generation.  I won't say he's a favorite of mine or anything.  Picking up this card was about the set and not the player.  I have a few cards from this set (Gwynn, Will Clark, and Kenny Lofton) and if I ever see them cheap, I pick them up.  If I ever acquire enough, it might be worth making a project. 

Wes also included three other cards...and they are some goodies!  Obviously he reads my blog (or Twitter) and knows that I'm a West Virginia alumnus. 

2014 Leaf Metal Draft - Prismatic Blue #BA-CS1 Charles Sims 

There is a very loud group of people out there that complain about companies without logo licenses producing cards.  You're allowed your opinion, but you know what they say about opinions.  I think this is a beautiful card.  The blue version of the cards makes it that much better with a Mountaineer.

Oh, and it's numbered out of 50.

The Mountaineer trend continues with the second card added.

2015 Topps Chrome - 60th Anniversary Xfractor #T60-KWH Kevin White 

I'm not an NFL guy, I'm a college guy.  I don't care for Mountaineers in NFL uniforms (unless there's nothing out there in the WVU uni)...BUT I really like this one!  I love Topps Xfractors.  I was just sitting here looking at this card and turning it and it reminds me of the first time I saw Fleer Metal cards.  I think it was 1993, maybe?  The momentary reflection back to a much more innocent time was very nice. 

So, yeah, I dig this card.  I dig it to the point that I may look into getting as much of the rainbow as I can.  I'll never have that Superfractor, but what can you do? 

Competing the Mountaineer trifecta is one that I really like because of the color.  Anything Mountaineer related in blue is good and this one looks great combined with the Bears color scheme. 

2016 Donruss Elite - Elite Coverage #EC-KW Kevin White 

Thanks for the cards, Wes!  I promise that they are in a good home.  I hope you like what's come back in return and I am always on the lookout for Willinghammer cards for you!

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: Cleveland Indians Starline Sticker

Anyone have any information that they can give me on this?  ROLL TRIBE!

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 $100 in about seven months.  FREE CARDS!  If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  Happy collecting!

DBBD: 1987 Donruss Opening Day #259 Cleveland Indians

ROLL TRIBE!

1987 Donruss Opening Day #259 Cleveland Indians

1987 Donruss Opening Day #259 Cleveland Indians (back)

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 $100 in about seven months.  FREE CARDS!  If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  Happy collecting!

DIME BOX BUY: 1991 Upper Deck Logo Holograms Cleveland Indians

ROLL TRIBE! 

1991 Upper Deck Logo Holograms Cleveland Indians

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 $100 in about seven months.  FREE CARDS!  If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  Happy collecting!

Dime Box Buy: 1999 UD Ionix #22 Jim Thome

I hope that some day Jim Thome will be appreciated by baseball fans.  

1999 UD Ionix #22 Jim Thome

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 $100 in about seven months.  FREE CARDS!  If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  Happy collecting!

Sportlots Mail - #9 of 11

I definitely like when I can find multiple cards from the same seller on Sportlots.  After I put all the Russ Davis cards I needed into my basket, I was at a shipping threshold where I could buy a few more cards and not pay any extra shipping.  I took advantage of that and picked up some cards for the player collections I haven't started scanning and cataloging yet.  Who knows how many doubles I end up with.

2001 Topps Chrome Retrofractors #241 Russ Davis

2001 Topps Chrome Retrofractors #241 Russ Davis

1997 Leaf Fractal Matrix Die Cuts #162 Russ Davis

1997 Score Reserve Collection #437 Russ Davis

 Not sure how exactly I made this mistake, but I already had this card.  BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

1998 Donruss Preferred #129 Russ Davis

1999 SkyBox Thunder Rant #238 Russ Davis

2000 Upper Deck MVP Silver Script #91 Russ Davis

It was awesome to pick up seven Russ Davis cards from one seller.  Unfortunately, only five are going into the collection.  I mentioned above that I bought a card I already had.  The MVP Silver Script has red marker or something on it.  The seller has refunded the money for it already, at least.

After the five additions to my collection, the Davis stat line is 208/309/67.3%.  I'm now over two-thirds complete.  This is of all cards, including 1/1s, in the Sports Card Forum Database.

2001 MLB Showdown Unlimited #268 Steve Kline

2001 Upper Deck Victory #320 Steve Kline

1997 Collector's Choice #315 Steve Kline

When I get to the point that I'm scanning and cataloging Steve Kline cards, I will write a "why I collect."  With these three cards, there's one I definitely have (but I knew that when I made the purchase), one I probably have and one I might have.  We shall see.

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 $100 in about seven months.  FREE CARDS!  If you're on Twitter, please give me a follow.  Happy collecting!

COMC Mail - Oldies, but Goodies

Thursday, another package arrived from COMC.  I'm going to break it down over multiple posts, but let's start with the vintage goodies that were inside.

1952 Topps #129 Johnny Mize

 I love this card.  I'm no Yankees fan, but it's the image that gets me on this one.  The 1952 Topps set is art.  I wish cards still had this look.  The horizontal look, holding three bats, the facade of Yankee Stadium...it's just beautiful.  Believe it or not, this is my first card from the set.  There is one more that I want, but it's a high-number.  Some day.  Maybe.

1959 Topps #88 Herb Score

 I have a couple of copies of this card, but for 20 cents, I wasn't passing up another hobby.

1971 Topps #5 Thurman Munson

I mentioned this card as my favorite card from the 1970s in my 30-Day Card Challenge post.  I had to pick up a low-grade copy.  Not just ANY low grade copy, but the one that I used for an image in that post.

1955 Topps All American #75 Hugh Gallarneau

1955 Topps All American #91 Bob Odell

For $7.99 apiece, I decided to add these two cards to my collection.  I have a set on the PSA Registry.  I don't often add to it, but when I can find cheap, graded copies, I pick them up.

These five cards were the only vintage that came this time.  It'll be all modern in the upcoming days.

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!