My life and times in sports and baseball cards
The New Releases page has been updated through the month of July. Check it out to see what is on the way in the four major sports. If you see something I have missed just let me know.
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Comparisons
Today when I was moving some things around I stumbled upon a book titled The Wisdom of Old-Time Baseball. I took a few moments to flip through the pages I had dog eared some time ago. But today a quote that I had not marked before stood out to me.
The quote was from Hank [...]
In a story on May 18th on Beckett.com (Dice-K’s Dirty Laundry), the Japanese imports first Boston Red Sox jersey from Upper Deck is announced. You can read the story by clicking here. The jersey cards will be issued in Upper Deck Series Two Baseball that is scheduled to be released June 6th.
I had the opportunity [...]
What might this be the recipe for? Many retailers will offer a large selection and claim to deliver value, but where does this conversation come in? I made a trip to Arlington Texas this weekend thanks to my friends from work that included great seats at the Rangers vs. Red Sox game on Friday. I [...]
I finally opened the box of 2006 Bowman Heritage Baseball I got last week. This Heritage release is based on the 1949 Bowman issue. This was a Hobby Box I purchased from Blowoutcards.com for $39.95. There are 24 packs in the box with 8 cards per pack. Also included is a box loader pack with [...]
24 Packs with 8 cards per pack. Purchased for $36.99 from Blowoutcards.com
The set consists of the following cards and inserts.
- 200 Base Cards
- 40 Star Rookies Inserted 1 in 3 packs
- Signature Sensations Autographs numbered to 25
- Signature Sensations Dual Autographs numbered to 25
- UD Game Jerseys Inserted 1 in 24 packs
- UD [...]
Vivien over at Inspirationbit.com is hosting a group writing project centering around inspiration. The participants are writing posts about what is inspiring to them from many different angles. I have gathered the following bits of inspiration from my brief history with this blog and posted them here for you.
When I started this blog I wasn’t [...]
Who doesn’t like a good box break on new products? Now, what about seeing the box break live? With the innovations that are readily available with the internet you can watch videos of actual boxes and packs being opened. The major card companies make these available as part of their marketing plans and others involved [...]
Tearing up opposing pitching right now is Houston Astros Center Fielder Hunter Pence. Every appearance on SportsCenter just increasing the chase for his Rookie Cards, so let’s take a look at the stats for Hunter. In his first 16 games this year he is hitting a whopping .355 with 4 Home Runs and 15 RBI’s. He [...]
Lets take a little side trip today. I read somewhere that when something is bothering you; talk about it. So, I am opening up the lines of communication in an effort to find some solace in the disappointing start to the season for the Rangers.
I began the year cautiously optimistic that the Rangers could contend [...]
I was browsing Ebay and found this listing for a Michael Jordan Fleer Rookie Card. This is not the ordinary rookie but one of the 23 that Upper Deck bought and then had Michael personally number and autograph. I don’t know what the insertion rate is for this insert but one lucky Canadian has it [...]
I don’t buy a lot of basketball cards but I decided to buy a box last week. I was going to buy a box of Topps but they were sold out. I decided to get a box of Upper Deck instead. I also ordered another baseball card box I’ll have more on it later. The [...]
I have had plans for a couple of weeks to add a couple of new pages to the site. I finally got around to one of those additions. I have added a page to the blog called New Releases.
I will keep a list of upcoming card releases on this page. So, the next time you [...]
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Non collectors upon discovering that I collect baseball cards normally have the same first question. What is your most valuable card? I always fumble around with that answer because for me its not just about the money. Sometimes I just give them what they want and say one of my Mantles or the Walter Payton [...]
