If you are a winner below, please, please send me your address!! I
recently made a bad mistake by sending a package to an old address, so
even if you know I have yours, send it anyway so I can make sure!!
Winners
are determined by 3 spins at random.org. If you were one of the first 3
commenters on post, you get double entry for that giveaway item.
I
am going to announce the winners in reverse order of the number of
commenters. You can see the winners for Days 4, 2 and 5 here. Winners for Days 6, 8 and 3 are here. And here are the last 3 winners:
The winner of the Day 7 prize, Serialed and Proofs, is: Michael Chase
The winner of the Day 1 prize, Battered Vintage, is: Captain Canuck (welcome back by the way!)
The winner of the Day 9 prize, Topps Base Run, is: hiflew
Thanks a ton to all who participated!!!
Monday, December 17, 2012
Giveaway Winners - Next 3
If you are a winner below, please, please send me your address!! I
recently made a bad mistake by sending a package to an old address, so
even if you know I have yours, send it anyway so I can make sure!!
Winners are determined by 3 spins at random.org. If you were one of the first 3 commenters on post, you get double entry for that giveaway item.
I am going to announce the winners in reverse order of the number of commenters. You can see the winners for Days 4, 2 and 5 here. The next 3 are Days 6, 8 and 3:
The winner of the Day 6 prize, 80's rookies, is: dominicfdny
The winner of the Day 8 prize, Random Hodgepodge, is: Brad's Blog
The winner of the Day 3 prize, Modern Old Timers, is: Nick
Send those addresses and tune in in a few hours for the next 3 winners!
Winners are determined by 3 spins at random.org. If you were one of the first 3 commenters on post, you get double entry for that giveaway item.
I am going to announce the winners in reverse order of the number of commenters. You can see the winners for Days 4, 2 and 5 here. The next 3 are Days 6, 8 and 3:
The winner of the Day 6 prize, 80's rookies, is: dominicfdny
The winner of the Day 8 prize, Random Hodgepodge, is: Brad's Blog
The winner of the Day 3 prize, Modern Old Timers, is: Nick
Send those addresses and tune in in a few hours for the next 3 winners!
Giveaway Winners - First 3
If you are a winner below, please, please send me your address!! I recently made a bad mistake by sending a package to an old address, so even if you know I have yours, send it anyway so I can make sure!!
First, a word. 40 different people entered this contest. I wish I had 40 prizes, one for each of you. I love giving away prizes, but it kinda bums me out that everyone won't get something. If I had some sort of mythical 'free postage' button, everyone would get something. I know its not as cool as a package of cards, but if you aren't one of the lucky winners, I still love ya! Thanks for entering.
Winners are determined by 3 spins at random.org. If you were one of the first 3 commenters on post, you get double entry for that giveaway item.
I am going to announce the winners in reverse order of the number of commenters. So, since Day 4 had the fewest comments, its first. Followed by Day 2 and Day 5.
Here we go!!
The winner of the Day 4 prize, 9 cards from the 70's, is: Mariner1!
The winner of the Day 2 prize, Rookies and Young'uns, is: Brian Conrad!
The winner of the Day 5 prize, loads of Autographs, is: AdamE, the first winner to enter in the top 3!
Send those addresses and tune in in a few hours for the next 3 winners!
First, a word. 40 different people entered this contest. I wish I had 40 prizes, one for each of you. I love giving away prizes, but it kinda bums me out that everyone won't get something. If I had some sort of mythical 'free postage' button, everyone would get something. I know its not as cool as a package of cards, but if you aren't one of the lucky winners, I still love ya! Thanks for entering.
Winners are determined by 3 spins at random.org. If you were one of the first 3 commenters on post, you get double entry for that giveaway item.
I am going to announce the winners in reverse order of the number of commenters. So, since Day 4 had the fewest comments, its first. Followed by Day 2 and Day 5.
Here we go!!
The winner of the Day 4 prize, 9 cards from the 70's, is: Mariner1!
The winner of the Day 2 prize, Rookies and Young'uns, is: Brian Conrad!
The winner of the Day 5 prize, loads of Autographs, is: AdamE, the first winner to enter in the top 3!
Send those addresses and tune in in a few hours for the next 3 winners!
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Giveaway Day 9 - Last Day!
Previous days: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
Thanks for all the entries! This is the last item available in the giveaway. Entries will be accepted until 11PM PST this Sunday (12-16-2012) so if you haven't entered on 3 yet, get commenting!
The last item up for grabs is all about Topps. From the 52 Topps set, on through the many years when they were the only game in town. Through the competition with upstarts Fleer and Donruss and the collecting boom where 634 different companies had baseball licenses. And back to now, where the company again has a bit of a monopoly.
Each year had a base set. At first, the base set was all there was, but in the last 20 years or so, Topps has put out many additional sets like Bowman, Stadium Club and the ever popular Topps Tek!!!
No, you are not getting any of my precious Topps Tek in this giveaway!!
No, today's item is one card from the Topps base set for every year from 1952 to 2012.
A few caveats:
1. I don't have any 1951 Topps Red Backs or Blue Backs, so I'm starting at 1952.
2.The older the card, the poorer the condition. Don't expect a mint 52 or 61. Most aren't too bad though.
3. Very strangely (at least to me), I couldn't find any Topps Base from 2004 in my collection, so the winner will have to fill in that hole. Shouldn't be too hard.
4. As I looked through the stack, I noticed that the 2000 card is from the Traded set, and the 2009 card from is Updates & Highlights. I'll try to rectify that before I send them out, but no promises.
This one was a fun one to put together. I got to look through a ton of cards and relive a bunch of memories.
Comment away!
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
Thanks for all the entries! This is the last item available in the giveaway. Entries will be accepted until 11PM PST this Sunday (12-16-2012) so if you haven't entered on 3 yet, get commenting!
The last item up for grabs is all about Topps. From the 52 Topps set, on through the many years when they were the only game in town. Through the competition with upstarts Fleer and Donruss and the collecting boom where 634 different companies had baseball licenses. And back to now, where the company again has a bit of a monopoly.
Each year had a base set. At first, the base set was all there was, but in the last 20 years or so, Topps has put out many additional sets like Bowman, Stadium Club and the ever popular Topps Tek!!!
No, you are not getting any of my precious Topps Tek in this giveaway!!
No, today's item is one card from the Topps base set for every year from 1952 to 2012.
A few caveats:
1. I don't have any 1951 Topps Red Backs or Blue Backs, so I'm starting at 1952.
2.The older the card, the poorer the condition. Don't expect a mint 52 or 61. Most aren't too bad though.
3. Very strangely (at least to me), I couldn't find any Topps Base from 2004 in my collection, so the winner will have to fill in that hole. Shouldn't be too hard.
4. As I looked through the stack, I noticed that the 2000 card is from the Traded set, and the 2009 card from is Updates & Highlights. I'll try to rectify that before I send them out, but no promises.
This one was a fun one to put together. I got to look through a ton of cards and relive a bunch of memories.
Comment away!
Friday, December 14, 2012
Giveaway Day 8
Previous days: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
Day 8 is a hodgepodge of 5 completely unrelated cards.
The McCarthy is super thick and the inset part has a bit of a rubbery feel.
The Clemente is a 69 Topps Deckle Edge.
The Giambi is #d, I think out of 599.
The Ripken has some obscene language on it somewhere I'm told.
And the Wright is listed in price guides as an XRC for reasons that elude me.
Comment away!
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
Day 8 is a hodgepodge of 5 completely unrelated cards.
The McCarthy is super thick and the inset part has a bit of a rubbery feel.
The Clemente is a 69 Topps Deckle Edge.
The Giambi is #d, I think out of 599.
The Ripken has some obscene language on it somewhere I'm told.
And the Wright is listed in price guides as an XRC for reasons that elude me.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Giveaway Day 7
Previous days: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
Big lot today! We have five scans, I'll do a blurb for each:
Scan 1 - 15 Serial numbered cards. Some low #d, some less so.
Scan 2 - 14 More serial #d...
Scan 3 - 12 Artist's Proofs and Press Proofs
Scan 4 - 11 more Artists Proof and Studio Proofs.
Scan 5 - 5 Fractal Matrix parallels. A couple are #d.
Scan 5 - A hodgepodge of other miscellaneous inserts
Comment away!
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
Big lot today! We have five scans, I'll do a blurb for each:
Scan 1 - 15 Serial numbered cards. Some low #d, some less so.
Scan 2 - 14 More serial #d...
Scan 3 - 12 Artist's Proofs and Press Proofs
Scan 4 - 11 more Artists Proof and Studio Proofs.
Scan 5 - 5 Fractal Matrix parallels. A couple are #d.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Giveaway Day 6
Previous days: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
A much smaller lot today, featuring some of the cards I coveted as a kid. Blah blah blah, quit talkin and lemme see the cards!
A Ravaged Ripken Rookie and a Battered Baby Boggs. Ha ha, that Ripkenmight be is definitely the worst condition card I own. Not for long!! It could be the worst conditioned card you own!
More Hofer Rookies! The Puckett is in decent condition. The Sandberg is sharp, but horribly mis-aligned. The whole sheet it came from must have been ruined.
Last of the bunch is this Jeff Schneider RC (or is it a Bob Bonner RC? Old joke, I know...). most of the card isn't bad, but there on the top edge, there are 2 dents that have pulled up a little paper. I tried to get a good scan, but the scanner must have pushed down on them. Not to say they are terrible, but I want everyone to know what they are going to be getting if they win!
Comment away!
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
A much smaller lot today, featuring some of the cards I coveted as a kid. Blah blah blah, quit talkin and lemme see the cards!
A Ravaged Ripken Rookie and a Battered Baby Boggs. Ha ha, that Ripken
More Hofer Rookies! The Puckett is in decent condition. The Sandberg is sharp, but horribly mis-aligned. The whole sheet it came from must have been ruined.
Last of the bunch is this Jeff Schneider RC (or is it a Bob Bonner RC? Old joke, I know...). most of the card isn't bad, but there on the top edge, there are 2 dents that have pulled up a little paper. I tried to get a good scan, but the scanner must have pushed down on them. Not to say they are terrible, but I want everyone to know what they are going to be getting if they win!
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Giveaway Day 5
Previous days: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
Today we have a large lot of autographs! From players you've probably never heard of! But at least there are a lot of them.
The cards in this scan are all serial numbered on the back. They range from /100 to /499
The next 2 scans have cards that are hand numbered, presumably by the signers.
The next 2 scans are not numbered, but are official, certified autos.
And the last scan is 5 in person/TTM autos. The Guillen comes with a COA.
Comment away!
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
Today we have a large lot of autographs! From players you've probably never heard of! But at least there are a lot of them.
The cards in this scan are all serial numbered on the back. They range from /100 to /499
And the last scan is 5 in person/TTM autos. The Guillen comes with a COA.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Giveaway Day 4
Previous days: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
More semi-vintage!! This time, the top 6 are in somewhat better condition. I won't say mint, but better. The Bottom three are, from left to right, off center, small crease and small crease.
Also, the Vida Blue is an O-Pee-Chee.
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
More semi-vintage!! This time, the top 6 are in somewhat better condition. I won't say mint, but better. The Bottom three are, from left to right, off center, small crease and small crease.
Also, the Vida Blue is an O-Pee-Chee.
Comment away!
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Giveaway Day 3
Previous days: Day 1, Day 2
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
Remember how I said on Day 1's post that I would do better with the photos??? I don't think I did that. Sorry.
Let's see if anyone will bite anyway. Today we have a lot of 50 modern cards of old timers. Almost all of them are Hall of Famers and most are top of the line HOFers like Ruth, Clemente, Mays, Aaron, Musial, Koufax and Mantle.
And DiMaggio and Paige and Cobb and Gehrig and Spahn and Williams...
There are a few serial #'d, I think one is a SP (the Mize), some parallels and just tons of HOF awesomeness.
Close - ups:
Comment away!
Please don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) for the requirements.
Remember how I said on Day 1's post that I would do better with the photos??? I don't think I did that. Sorry.
Let's see if anyone will bite anyway. Today we have a lot of 50 modern cards of old timers. Almost all of them are Hall of Famers and most are top of the line HOFers like Ruth, Clemente, Mays, Aaron, Musial, Koufax and Mantle.
And DiMaggio and Paige and Cobb and Gehrig and Spahn and Williams...
There are a few serial #'d, I think one is a SP (the Mize), some parallels and just tons of HOF awesomeness.
Close - ups:
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Giveaway Day 2
Day 1 is here. Don't comment unless you have read the rules (on the Day 1 post) fir the requirements.
Day 2's item started out as a few Nationals rookie Cards. You know, Harper, Strasburg etc. Well, I didn't have very many of those, certainly not enough to be a whole days offering in this contest.
So I opened my 'young bucks' box. It's full of guys that show promise, but may make it or not. I don't go through it very often, so I figured there might be some fun cards in there. The 1st 2 scans are the results of that.
But it still wasn't enough for the day, so I added a small bunch of cards of players who were once the hot youngsters. Guys that might have been prospected a little, back in their day, but not so much any more. Not to say they are junk, in fact I hope some of you like them. They are in scan 3.
Oh, and then, I went to a card show this morning and grabbed these to add to the prize:
Comment away!
Day 2's item started out as a few Nationals rookie Cards. You know, Harper, Strasburg etc. Well, I didn't have very many of those, certainly not enough to be a whole days offering in this contest.
So I opened my 'young bucks' box. It's full of guys that show promise, but may make it or not. I don't go through it very often, so I figured there might be some fun cards in there. The 1st 2 scans are the results of that.
But it still wasn't enough for the day, so I added a small bunch of cards of players who were once the hot youngsters. Guys that might have been prospected a little, back in their day, but not so much any more. Not to say they are junk, in fact I hope some of you like them. They are in scan 3.
Comment away!
Friday, December 7, 2012
Giveaway Day 1 and Rules
Ok boys and girls, thanks for all the comments yesterday and over the years! Its giveaway time!
Rules:
I will be posting 9 different items to be given away, one per day for the next 9 days. You each get 3 entries, and an entry will be used by commenting on the day that you want that days item.
For example, lets say you don't like the items on day 1 or 2, but day three's is in your collecting wheelhouse. Leave a comment on the Day 3 post and you are entered for that item in a random.org drawing.
You can wait until all of the 9 days are posted and then choose which 3 to comment on if you like, but as an added wrinkle, the first 3 commenters on each days post will get double entry for that item.
Oh, and if you didn't get the news from yesterdays post, you have to have already commented on my blog sometime in the past to be eligible.
End Rules
The items will be strange and varied. Some might be very popular. Some might be less so. Some might 'make you go hmmmm'. Hopefully there will be something that appeals to most, but keep in mind that a large part of what I decided to put in the items was determined by my desire to rid myself of it!
So, wanna see day 1's item???
Day 1: A smorgasborg of Vintage-y cards in very questionable condition!
Click for a closer look. I apologize for the photos, I'll do better next time! There are some great cards in here, big, big names! All, however, are beat up. Some, like the Bench, Perez and West are truly hammered. Others like the McCovey, Ryan and a couple of the All-Time Record holders are just a bit off.
A couple of closer views:
Comment away!!
Rules:
I will be posting 9 different items to be given away, one per day for the next 9 days. You each get 3 entries, and an entry will be used by commenting on the day that you want that days item.
For example, lets say you don't like the items on day 1 or 2, but day three's is in your collecting wheelhouse. Leave a comment on the Day 3 post and you are entered for that item in a random.org drawing.
You can wait until all of the 9 days are posted and then choose which 3 to comment on if you like, but as an added wrinkle, the first 3 commenters on each days post will get double entry for that item.
Oh, and if you didn't get the news from yesterdays post, you have to have already commented on my blog sometime in the past to be eligible.
End Rules
The items will be strange and varied. Some might be very popular. Some might be less so. Some might 'make you go hmmmm'. Hopefully there will be something that appeals to most, but keep in mind that a large part of what I decided to put in the items was determined by my desire to rid myself of it!
So, wanna see day 1's item???
Day 1: A smorgasborg of Vintage-y cards in very questionable condition!
A couple of closer views:
Thursday, December 6, 2012
End of the Year Giveaway Warning!
Due to my meeting my goal of 1000 refractors (keep em coming, by the
way!) I will be holding an end of the year contest similar to last
years! It should be big with 6-8 different winners!
So here is your warning: Only people who have commented on my blog prior to the first giveaway post will be eligible. I have compiled a list and there have been 120 unique commenters on this blog. If you have been lurking or are not sure, now would be the time to comment!
So here is your warning: Only people who have commented on my blog prior to the first giveaway post will be eligible. I have compiled a list and there have been 120 unique commenters on this blog. If you have been lurking or are not sure, now would be the time to comment!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
November Refractor Report
If you read this blog at all the last 11 months, you know I'm
collecting
refractors this year. Any refractors!! The goal is 1000 for the year. This is my monthly report.
Here is the monthly progress report for November!
As of November 30th, I have the following:
886 - Baseball Refractors
68 - Football Refractors
62 - Basketball Refractors
1016 total Refractors! That's 124 added over the last month.
It's over folks!!! I did it (with help from y'all of course)! Now this doesn't mean that I don't want your refractors, I am still going strong until the end of the year. But it does mean that I'll be holding a large giveaway to celebrate! Keep your eyes on the blog for that in the coming week.
More math...
I have 101.6% of my goal of 1000 Refractors.
I have been accumulating refractors at a pace of 3.033/day (slightly up from 2.925/day for the 1st 10 months of the year).
I am on pace for 1107 refractors.
Big thanks this month to ShaneD from ShoeboxLegends with 11, Joe from The Sandlot with 15, Plain Gray Swatch with 16. Kerry from Cards on Cards with 13. Thanks guys!!
As always, let me know if you have refractors to trade!
Here is the monthly progress report for November!
Obligatory graphic. Posts are always better with graphics. Image stolen without remorse from Play at the Plate.
886 - Baseball Refractors
68 - Football Refractors
62 - Basketball Refractors
1016 total Refractors! That's 124 added over the last month.
It's over folks!!! I did it (with help from y'all of course)! Now this doesn't mean that I don't want your refractors, I am still going strong until the end of the year. But it does mean that I'll be holding a large giveaway to celebrate! Keep your eyes on the blog for that in the coming week.
More math...
I have 101.6% of my goal of 1000 Refractors.
I have been accumulating refractors at a pace of 3.033/day (slightly up from 2.925/day for the 1st 10 months of the year).
I am on pace for 1107 refractors.
Big thanks this month to ShaneD from ShoeboxLegends with 11, Joe from The Sandlot with 15, Plain Gray Swatch with 16. Kerry from Cards on Cards with 13. Thanks guys!!
As always, let me know if you have refractors to trade!