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!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Big Mac of the Week - Week 5
Week 4 of this here series. Here are weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4
Time for some stuff I picked up recently with a chunk of the proceeds from the DK card draft:
These are some of the most 'book-valuable' McGwires in my collection. While I'm sure that there are hundreds of McGwire relics, they are generally hard to find and expensive, so I was very glad to add these to my collection.
Hey, maybe one of them is even legitimate!
Time for some stuff I picked up recently with a chunk of the proceeds from the DK card draft:
Hey, maybe one of them is even legitimate!
Friday, November 16, 2012
Big Mac of the Week - Week 4
Week 4 of this here series. Here are weeks 1, 2 and 3.
Back to 90 Fleer! Any guesses why I'd feature this card at this time??? These iconic and youthful stars of the early nineties have been reunited on the Dodgers?? Dodgers??
I thought it was strange enough when Mattingly showed up in LA. Lifetime Yankee. Those guys usually stay home. But Donnie has been good in LA. Maybe not great, but good.
Now McGwire. I bet he'll look strange in Dodger blue too.
Anyway, this card would have been a lot better if they could have talked Mattingly into looking up. Maybe he's staring in stunned silence at McGwire's pile of performance enhancers!!
Matingly: Uh.. wha.. um..
McGwire: Yup, pretty big pile huh?
Mattingly: Well, ... ah..
McGwire: I'm gonna get bigger than the elephant on my sleeve.
Mattingly: Oh... er...
Oops! Sorry, Mark, I love ya!
Back to 90 Fleer! Any guesses why I'd feature this card at this time??? These iconic and youthful stars of the early nineties have been reunited on the Dodgers?? Dodgers??
I thought it was strange enough when Mattingly showed up in LA. Lifetime Yankee. Those guys usually stay home. But Donnie has been good in LA. Maybe not great, but good.
Now McGwire. I bet he'll look strange in Dodger blue too.
Matingly: Uh.. wha.. um..
McGwire: Yup, pretty big pile huh?
Mattingly: Well, ... ah..
McGwire: I'm gonna get bigger than the elephant on my sleeve.
Mattingly: Oh... er...
Oops! Sorry, Mark, I love ya!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
DK Card Draft surprise round 3
Disclaimer: This is only open to participants in the DK Card Draft. If you didn't pay me and send in a list, you are not eligible. Sorry!
This is the last surprise round in the draft. I guess they aren't much of a surprise anymore!
To get the order, I took the orders for the last 2 surprise rounds and added the positions together to get a total. For example, Josh picked 8th in the first surprise round and 5th in the second. So his total is 13. Once I got everyone's totals, I ordered this round in reverse order. Daddyohoho had a total of 17 (10th and 7th) so he picks first. Sorry BuckStoreCards, into each life some rain must fall...
Here's the order, picks in the comments!
1. Daddyohoho - 72 Palmer
2. Speigel - 68's
3. JerryL - Hendersons
4. JoshD - Aparicio
5. BradR - Killebrew
6. DutchCardGuy - Chapmans
7. RyanG - 53 Mothers Padres Dude
8. Daily Dimwit -Bagwell
9. ShaneD -
10. BuckStoreCards -
This first scan is 3 groups, the 1968 Topps cards, the 2 Hendersons and the 2 Chapmans.
The Aparicio is #d /25 and the Bagwell is the 'Black Gold' variation.
Thanks for making this a great and speedy draft!
This is the last surprise round in the draft. I guess they aren't much of a surprise anymore!
To get the order, I took the orders for the last 2 surprise rounds and added the positions together to get a total. For example, Josh picked 8th in the first surprise round and 5th in the second. So his total is 13. Once I got everyone's totals, I ordered this round in reverse order. Daddyohoho had a total of 17 (10th and 7th) so he picks first. Sorry BuckStoreCards, into each life some rain must fall...
Here's the order, picks in the comments!
1. Daddyohoho - 72 Palmer
2. Speigel - 68's
3. JerryL - Hendersons
4. JoshD - Aparicio
5. BradR - Killebrew
6. DutchCardGuy - Chapmans
7. RyanG - 53 Mothers Padres Dude
8. Daily Dimwit -Bagwell
9. ShaneD -
10. BuckStoreCards -
This first scan is 3 groups, the 1968 Topps cards, the 2 Hendersons and the 2 Chapmans.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
DK Card Draft surprise round 2
Disclaimer: This is only open to participants in the DK Card Draft. If you didn't pay me and send in a list, you are not eligible. Sorry!
This is the second of 2 (maybe more) surprise rounds in the draft!
Here's how this round goes. I have been in a few drafts where I got a pick late in the first round. It's OK, but kind of a bummer, since you miss out on the top few cards. So I'm taking pity on those poor souls and setting the order of this surprise round to be the reverse of Round 1.
When it's your turn, pick your card in the comments! Here is the order:
1. Dutch Card Guy - Glavine RC
2. Buckstore Cards - Grant Hill jersey
3. Daily Dimwit - Munson
4. RyanG - Sosa jersey
5. JoshD - Lakers
6. ShaneD - Strasburg
7. Spiegel - Kinsler
8. Jerryl - Mattingly
9. Brad - Ichiro
10. Daddyohoho - Reggie
It's kind of an eclectic mix this time...
This is the second of 2 (maybe more) surprise rounds in the draft!
Here's how this round goes. I have been in a few drafts where I got a pick late in the first round. It's OK, but kind of a bummer, since you miss out on the top few cards. So I'm taking pity on those poor souls and setting the order of this surprise round to be the reverse of Round 1.
When it's your turn, pick your card in the comments! Here is the order:
1. Dutch Card Guy - Glavine RC
2. Buckstore Cards - Grant Hill jersey
3. Daily Dimwit - Munson
4. RyanG - Sosa jersey
5. JoshD - Lakers
6. ShaneD - Strasburg
7. Spiegel - Kinsler
8. Jerryl - Mattingly
9. Brad - Ichiro
10. Daddyohoho - Reggie
It's kind of an eclectic mix this time...
Thursday, November 8, 2012
DK Card Draft surprise round!
Disclaimer: This is only open to participants in the DK Card Draft. If you didn't pay me and send in a list, you are not eligible. Sorry!
This is the first of 2 (maybe more) surprise rounds in the draft!
Here's how this round goes. You choose a card below, check the comments to make sure nobody has already claimed it, then claim it for yourself by commenting. This does not cost you anything in the regular draft, these are extra cards!
First come, first served this time. The next one will be different, but I'm not telling how exactly.
So quit reading this drivel and go claim your extra card!
This is the first of 2 (maybe more) surprise rounds in the draft!
Here's how this round goes. You choose a card below, check the comments to make sure nobody has already claimed it, then claim it for yourself by commenting. This does not cost you anything in the regular draft, these are extra cards!
First come, first served this time. The next one will be different, but I'm not telling how exactly.
So quit reading this drivel and go claim your extra card!
DK Draft Results Page
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Round 1
Daddyohoho 27 - 2001 Titanium Rod Smith/Oronde Gadsen
Brad 142 - 2008 Moments and Milestones Ryan Howard #d 9/10
Jerryl 218 - Aaron Rodgers Rookie
Spiegel 57 - Lolich Auto
ShaneD 77 - 1981 Topps Nolan Ryan
JoshD 56 - 2008 UD Ballpark Collection Pujols/Fielder dual jerseys
RyanG 212 - 1952 Mothers Cookies Max West
Daily Dimwit 20 - 2002 Upper Deck Woodrow Dantzler GU #14/1500
Buckstore Cards 50 - 2008 Upper Deck X Johan Santana jersey
Dutch Card Guy 52 - 2008 Upper Deck Tom Glavine jersey
Round 2
Dutch Card Guy 96 - 2004 Leaf Limited CC Sabathia #d 100/749
Buckstore Cards 49 - 2009 Upper Deck Carlos Delgado jersey
Daily Dimwit 54 - 2003 Fleer Pujols/Berkman (Berkman jersey piece)
RyanG 186 - 2004 Topps Ryan/Clemens
JoshD 156 - 1953 Bowman Sam Dente
ShaneD 79 - 1987 Donruss Greg Maddux RC
Spiegel 15 - Tyler Thornburg Auto
Jerryl 220 - 2009 Topps Andrew McCutchen Red Hot Rookies RC
Brad 60 - 1993 Topps Black Gold Ken Griffey Jr
Daddyohoho 179 - 1976 Topps George Brett
Round 3
Daddyohoho 75 - 1976 George Brett – slight softness on a corner
Brad 120 - 1976 Topps Steve Carlton
Jerryl 209 - 2002 Topps 206 Joe Mauer RC
Spiegel 1 - Varitek Jersey
ShaneD 74 - 1983 Nolan Ryan
JoshD 29 - 2003 Upper Deck Seneca Wallace manu-patch
RyanG 5 - 2005 Upper Deck Pedro Martinez Jersey
Daily Dimwit 97 - 1998 Bowman Lance Berkman RC
Buckstore Cards 19 - 2006 Finest Orien Green jersey #828/1178
Dutch Card Guy 201 - 2004 Throwback Threads Tom Seaver ‘Century Stars’ #d 17/1500
Round 4
Dutch Card Guy 210 - 1952 Mothers Cookies Joe Grace – writing on back
Buckstore Cards 53 - 2007 Topps David Wright jersey
Daily Dimwit 55 - 2007 Goudey John Smoltz jersey
RyanG 14 - 2010 Topps Daniel McCutchen Auto
JoshD 172 - 1970 Topps Orlando Cepeda
ShaneD 122 - 1998 Stadium Club David Ortiz ‘Prime Rookies’
Spiegel 31 - Pau Gasol Jersey
Jerryl 202 - 2005 Donruss Elite Bo Jackson ‘Career Best’ #d 777/1500
Brad 24 - 2003 Donruss Hank Blalock jersey #286/500
Daddyohoho 217 - 2003 Upper Deck Manny Ramirez Leading Swatches Jersey
Round 5
Daddyohoho 165 - 1976 Topps Jim Palmer
Brad 101 - 2002 Topps Gold Jimmy Rollins ‘Class 1’ #d 382/500
Jerryl 180 - 1976 Topps Fran Tarkenton
Spiegel 40 - JJ Reddick Auto
ShaneD 113 - 2002 Topps Tribute Bo Jackson
JoshD 013 - 2005 Topps Pristine Cadillac Williams RC Jersey Uncirculated #38/100
RyanG 17 - 2011 In The Game Jake Hager auto
Daily Dimwit 6 - 2007 Ultra Carl Crawford jersey
Buckstore Cards 3 - 2002 Select Eric Bedard Auto
Dutch Card Guy 211 - 1952 Mothers Cookies Ed Chandler
Round 6
Dutch Card Guy 146 - 1953 Topps Gordon Goldsberry - pinhole
Buckstore Cards 116 - 2005 Diamond Kings Darryl Strawberry ‘Framed Red’
Daily Dimwit 2 - 2008 Bowman Garrett Mock Auto
RyanG 38 - 2007 TriStar Brandon Hamilton auto
JoshD 7 - 2008 Topps Manny Ramirez Jersey
ShaneD 168 - 1973 Pro Superstars Mickey Lolich
Spiegel 178 - 1960 Fleer Dazzy Vance
Jerryl 155 - 1953 Bowman Jimmy Dykes
Brad 143 - 2009 UD Ryan Howard ‘Starquest Emerald Super Rare’
Daddyohoho 183. 1978 Topps Strikeout Leaders Ryan/Niekro
Round 7
Daddyohoho 132 - 1975 Topps Phil Niekro
Brad 219 - 2010 Allen & Ginter Gordon Beckham mini Bat Relic
Jerryl 177 - 1960 Fleer Cap Anson
Spiegel 133 - 1972 Phil Niekro
ShaneD 190 - 2002 Donruss ‘Originals’ Robin Yount
JoshD 181 - Bob Griese Pro-Action
RyanG 39 - 2001 Bowman Felipe Lopez Auto
Daily Dimwit 216 - 2009 Upper Deck Mike Minor USA Jersey
Buckstore Cards 115 - 2002 Bowman Chrome Jose Reyes
Dutch Card Guy 147 - 1957 Topps Eddie O’Brien - crease
Round 8
Dutch Card Guy 148 - 1957 Topps Bob Chakales - crease
Buckstore Cards 32 - 05-06 Upper Deck Jason Terry jersey
Daily Dimwit 16 - 2011 Bowman Chrome Brock Hold auto – on card
RyanG 51 - 2003 Leaf Termel Sledge Auto
JoshD 59 - 2008 Goudey Derek Jeter SP
ShaneD 114 - 2000 Stadium Club Nomar Garciaparra ‘3x3 luminous’
Spiegel 134 - 1970 Topps Ron Santo All Star
Jerryl 123 - 2010 Topps Heritage Chrome Joey Votto #d 1940/1961
Brad 215 - 2008 Upper Deck Dontrelle Willis Jersey
Daddyohoho 105 - 2006 Turkey Red Chase Utley ‘White’
Round 9
Daddyohoho 121 - 2005 Diamond Kings Steve Carlton ‘HOF Heroes framed red’
Brad 37 - 08-09 Topps Thaddeus Young Auto # 1054/5775
Jerryl 145 - 2004 Donruss Throwback Threads Darryl Strawberry #d 39/100
Spiegel 164 - 1977 Topps Jim Palmer
ShaneD 162 - 2001 Topps Combos Yaz/Williams/Garciaparra
JoshD 167 - 1971 Topps Gaylord Perry
RyanG 175 - 1961 Fleer Dave Bancroft
Daily Dimwit 28 - 2011 Bowman Sterling Jordan Todman RC jersey
Buckstore Cards 88 - 2004 Leaf Limited Roy Halladay #d 98/749
Dutch Card Guy 149 - 1957 Topps Jose Valdivielso - crease
Round 10
Dutch Card Guy 176 - 1960 Fleer Harry Heilmann
Buckstore Cards 166 - 2008 Co-Signers David Wright/Reyes #d 229/250
Daily Dimwit 34 - 2011 Panini Gary Forbes RC auto/manu-patch
RyanG 184 - 1996 Afficianado Rivals Thomas/Ripken
JoshD 44 - 2008 Upper Deck Hanley Ramirez jersey
ShaneD 169 - 1973 Pro Superstars Wilbur Wood
Spiegel 78 - 1992 Donruss ‘The Rookies’ Pedro Martinez
Jerryl 182 - 1989 Pro Set Barry Sanders RC
Brad 92 - 1999 Topps Roy Halladay ‘Rookie Rush’
Daddyohoho 63 - 2002 Diamond Kings Ichiro
Round 11
Daddyohoho 140 - 2008 Stadium Club Ryan Howard ‘1st day issue’
Brad 119 - 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken ‘Black Box’
Jerryl 187 - 2004 Donruss Elite ‘Draft Class’ Jim Rice/Kieth Hernandez(on back) #d 245/500
Spiegel 160 - 2001 Topps Combos Johnson/Spahn/Carlton/Koufax
ShaneD 163 - 2001 Topps Combos Williams/Gwynn
JoshD 207 - 2007 Upper Deck Cal Ripken ‘Ripken Chronicles’
RyanG 61 - 2008 Topps Heritage Ichiro mini
Daily Dimwit 76 - 2004 Donruss ‘World Series MVP’ Reggie Jackson #d 651/1000
Buckstore Cards 10 - 2008 Leaf Joey Galloway Jersey #244/350
Dutch Card Guy 150 - 1960 Topps Lou Berberet
Round 12
Dutch Card Guy 151 - 1964 Topps Barry Latmen
Buckstore Cards 87 - 2005 Donruss Studio Portraits Mark Teixeira #d 32/55
Daily Dimwit 95 - 2005 Skybox Autographics Harmon Killebrew #d 707/750
RyanG 100 - 2010 Topps Ryan Braun 2020
JoshD 136 - 1998 Skybox Craig Biggio ‘Access Airlines’
ShaneD 72 - 1997 Ultra Vladimir Guererro ‘Gold Medallion’
Spiegel 173 - 1972 Topps Billy Martin in action
Jerryl 205 - 2003 Fleer Fall Classic Joe Morgan ‘Pennant Aggression’ #d 530/1975
Brad 4 - 2006 Bowman Heritage Matt Clement Auto – on card
Daddyohoho 25 - 2006 Upper Deck Amare Stoudamire jersey
Round 13
Daddyohoho 23 - 07-08 Bowman Elton Brand jersey #161/199
Brad 42 - 2011 Panini Lance Kendricks rc Auto # 98/100
Jerryl 137 - 2005 Donruss Leather and Lumber Frank Robinson ‘Big Bang’ #d 1498/2000
Spiegel 45 - Deron Williams Jersey
ShaneD 141 - 2006 Ultra Prince Fielder ‘Lucky 13’ (rc)
JoshD 48 - 2005 Turkey Red Kyle Orton auto
RyanG 103 - 1998 Flair Showcase Row 1 Curt Schilling
Daily Dimwit 12 - 2005 Bowman Chrome Chase Lyman Auto
Buckstore Cards 64 - 1985 Donruss Pete Rose
Dutch Card Guy 152 - 1964 Topps Earl Francis
Round 14
Dutch Card Guy 153 - 1964 Topps Don Lock
Buckstore Cards 131 - 1975 Topps Gaylord Perry
Daily Dimwit 154 - 1964 Topps Larry Brown
RyanG 107 - 2012 Finest Ryan Braun Game Changers
JoshD 43 - 2006 Bowman Heritage Andruw Jones jersey
ShaneD 197 - 1995 Topps Ozzie Smith ‘Ring Leaders’
Spiegel 36 - 09-10 Panini Carlos Boozer jersey #123/199
Jerryl 157 - 2008 UD Baseball Heroes Cal Ripken/Tony Gwynn
Brad 71 - 2003 Leaf Limited Vladimir Guererro #d 624/699
Daddyohoho 99 - 2008 UD A Piece of History Joey Votto (rc)
Round 15
Daddyohoho 129 - 2011 Bowman Chrome Freddie Freeman (rc)
Brad 85 - 2007 Triple Threads Carl Crawford #d 464/1350
Jerryl 193 - 2008 UD Sport Royalty Albert Pujols
Spiegel 191 - Kiner/Williams
ShaneD 203 - 1996 Ultra Rickey Henderson ‘Call to the Hall’
JoshD 64 - 2011 Topps Bowmans Best throwback Ichiro
RyanG 127 - 1998 SPx Radiance Fred McGriff
Daily Dimwit 174 - 1965 Tops Embossed Rocky Colavito
Buckstore Cards 135 - 1970 Topps Boog Powell All Star
Dutch Card Guy 89 - 2004 Donruss Classics Thurman Munson ‘Legendary Lumberjacks’ #d 251/1000
Round 16
Dutch Card Guy 170 - 1969 Topps Scratch Off Juan Marichal
Buckstore Cards 9 - 2008 Leaf Tavaris Jackson Jersey #50/350`
Daily Dimwit 171 - 1969 Topps Scratch Off Boog Powell
RyanG 159 - 2005 Donruss Elite ‘Face 2 Face’ Jim Palmer/Harmon Killebrew #d 38/1500
JoshD 41 - 2011 Panini Aldrick Robinson rc Auto # 75/199
ShaneD 139 - 2007 Masterpieces David Ortiz ‘Framed Green’
Spiegel 106 - 2004 Playoff Honors Lou Brock ‘Prime Signatures’ #d 556/2500
Jerryl 196 - 2011 Topps Heritage Albert Pujols ‘New Age Performers’
Brad 35 - 98 Collectors Edge Rashard Lewis auto – on card
Daddyohoho 33 - 07-08 Upper Deck Pau Gasol jersey
Round 17
Daddyohoho 11 - 05-06 Upper Deck Gilbert Arenas Jersey #77/250
Brad 90 - 1997 Ultra Nomar Garciaparra ‘Kid Gloves’
Jerryl 198 - 2009 Goodwin Champions Ozzie Smith mini
Spiegel 73 - 2000 Fleer Tradition Chipper Jones ‘Ten-4’ die-cut
ShaneD 91 - 2000 Upper Deck Hitters Club ‘Eternals’ Nomar Garciaparra
JoshD 46 - 2003 Bowmans Best Marcus Trufant rc jersey # 357/499
RyanG 98 - 2007 Ultra Justin Verlander ‘Strike Zone’
Daily Dimwit 68 - 1977 Topps Pete Rose – 2 corners soft
Buckstore Cards 126 - 2004 Donruss Elite Michael Young ‘Round Numbers’ #d 233/500
Dutch Card Guy 189 - 2005 Playoff Prestige ‘Connections’ Seaver/Bench
Round 18
Dutch Card Guy 84 - 2004 Ultimate Mark Teixiera #d 197/675
Buckstore Cards 18 - 2004 Pacific JP Dumont jersey #3/50
Daily Dimwit 204 - 2004 Sweet Spot Classic Stan Musial
RyanG 108 - 2008 SP Authentic ‘Marquee Matchups’ Miguel Cabrera/Jered Weaver
JoshD 62 - 2009 UDX Ichiro die cut
ShaneD 161 - 2001 Topps Combos Griffey Jr/Aaron
Spiegel 69 - 2004 Donruss Classics Robin Yount ‘Legendary Lumberjacks’ #d 311/1000
Jerryl 58 - 1998 Leaf ‘Gold Star’ Mark McGwire
Brad 118 - 2007 Bowmans Best Miguel Cabrera
Daddyohoho 206 - 2004 Ultimate Brooks Robinson #d 654/675
Round 19
Daddyohoho 66 - 1985 Fleer Pete Rose ‘4000th hit’
Brad 199 - 1993 Leaf Ozzie Smith ‘Heading to the Hall’
Jerryl
Spiegel 86 - 2004 Donruss Classics Joe Morgan ‘Legendary Lumberjacks’ #d 327/1000
ShaneD 83 - 2001 Fleer Platinum Ryne Sandberg Rookie Reprint
JoshD 8 - 2008 Leaf Brandon Stokley Jersey #15/100
RyanG 102 - 1997 Flair Showcase Jay Buhner ‘Row 0’
Daily Dimwit 80 - 1985 Donruss Highlights Don Mattingly #36
Buckstore Cards 104 - 1987 Fleer Update Fred McGriff
Dutch Card Guy 208 - 1992 Upper Deck Minors Manny Ramirez
Round 20
Dutch Card Guy 185 - 2003 Leaf Clean Up Crew Rolen/Pujols/Edmonds
Buckstore Cards 22 - 2007 SP Vince Young jersey
Daily Dimwit 81 - 1985 Donruss Highlights Don Mattingly #45
RyanG 200 - 2002 Fleer Tradition Ozzie Smith ‘This day in history’
JoshD 94 - 2011 Topps Hanley Ramirez Cognac
ShaneD 117 - 2007 Finest Prince Fielder ‘Finest Moments’
Spiegel 125 - 2006 Bowman Mark Teixeira #d 270/500
Jerryl
Brad 188 - 2004 Donruss Elite Face 2 Face Randy Johnson/Jim Edmonds #d 585/750
Daddyohoho 30 - 08-09 Upper Deck Tony Parker jersey
Round 21
Daddyohoho 109 - 2011 Bowman Platinum Justin Verlander
Brad 195 - 2009 UD Starquest Albert Pujols ‘purple common’
Jerryl
Spiegel 214 - 2004 Sweet Spot Classic Ted Williams
ShaneD 124 - 2000 Topps Michael Young RC
JoshD 47 - 1995 Superior Pix Tyrone Wheatley auto hand #d 773/6500 on card – creased
RyanG 93 - 2009 Upper Deck Matt Holliday Xponential X5
Daily Dimwit 67 - 1986 Fleer Pete Rose ‘Future HOFer’
Buckstore Cards 70 - 2007 Turkey Red Chrome Carlos Beltran #d 1710/1999
Dutch Card Guy 130 - 2008 Tristar Projections Freddie Freeman
Round 22
Dutch Card Guy 144 - 2006 Upper Deck Mark Teixeira ‘Star Attractions’
Buckstore Cards 213 - 2010 Topps Carl Crawford #d 129/2010
Daily Dimwit 82 - 1987 Fleer All Stars Don Mattingly
RyanG 111 - 2011 Bowman Platinum Robinson Cano
JoshD 110 - 2011 Bowman Platinum Buster Posey
ShaneD 128 - 2008 Bowman Chrome Freddie Freeman
Spiegel 192 - 2008 UDx Xponential Albert Pujols X2
Jerryl
Brad 138 - 2000 Skybox Metal Alphonso Soriano ‘Talent Show’
Daddyohoho 194 - 2006 Fleer Tradition Albert Pujols ‘Diamond Tribute’
Round 1
Daddyohoho 27 - 2001 Titanium Rod Smith/Oronde Gadsen
Brad 142 - 2008 Moments and Milestones Ryan Howard #d 9/10
Jerryl 218 - Aaron Rodgers Rookie
Spiegel 57 - Lolich Auto
ShaneD 77 - 1981 Topps Nolan Ryan
JoshD 56 - 2008 UD Ballpark Collection Pujols/Fielder dual jerseys
RyanG 212 - 1952 Mothers Cookies Max West
Daily Dimwit 20 - 2002 Upper Deck Woodrow Dantzler GU #14/1500
Buckstore Cards 50 - 2008 Upper Deck X Johan Santana jersey
Dutch Card Guy 52 - 2008 Upper Deck Tom Glavine jersey
Round 2
Dutch Card Guy 96 - 2004 Leaf Limited CC Sabathia #d 100/749
Buckstore Cards 49 - 2009 Upper Deck Carlos Delgado jersey
Daily Dimwit 54 - 2003 Fleer Pujols/Berkman (Berkman jersey piece)
RyanG 186 - 2004 Topps Ryan/Clemens
JoshD 156 - 1953 Bowman Sam Dente
ShaneD 79 - 1987 Donruss Greg Maddux RC
Spiegel 15 - Tyler Thornburg Auto
Jerryl 220 - 2009 Topps Andrew McCutchen Red Hot Rookies RC
Brad 60 - 1993 Topps Black Gold Ken Griffey Jr
Daddyohoho 179 - 1976 Topps George Brett
Round 3
Daddyohoho 75 - 1976 George Brett – slight softness on a corner
Brad 120 - 1976 Topps Steve Carlton
Jerryl 209 - 2002 Topps 206 Joe Mauer RC
Spiegel 1 - Varitek Jersey
ShaneD 74 - 1983 Nolan Ryan
JoshD 29 - 2003 Upper Deck Seneca Wallace manu-patch
RyanG 5 - 2005 Upper Deck Pedro Martinez Jersey
Daily Dimwit 97 - 1998 Bowman Lance Berkman RC
Buckstore Cards 19 - 2006 Finest Orien Green jersey #828/1178
Dutch Card Guy 201 - 2004 Throwback Threads Tom Seaver ‘Century Stars’ #d 17/1500
Round 4
Dutch Card Guy 210 - 1952 Mothers Cookies Joe Grace – writing on back
Buckstore Cards 53 - 2007 Topps David Wright jersey
Daily Dimwit 55 - 2007 Goudey John Smoltz jersey
RyanG 14 - 2010 Topps Daniel McCutchen Auto
JoshD 172 - 1970 Topps Orlando Cepeda
ShaneD 122 - 1998 Stadium Club David Ortiz ‘Prime Rookies’
Spiegel 31 - Pau Gasol Jersey
Jerryl 202 - 2005 Donruss Elite Bo Jackson ‘Career Best’ #d 777/1500
Brad 24 - 2003 Donruss Hank Blalock jersey #286/500
Daddyohoho 217 - 2003 Upper Deck Manny Ramirez Leading Swatches Jersey
Round 5
Daddyohoho 165 - 1976 Topps Jim Palmer
Brad 101 - 2002 Topps Gold Jimmy Rollins ‘Class 1’ #d 382/500
Jerryl 180 - 1976 Topps Fran Tarkenton
Spiegel 40 - JJ Reddick Auto
ShaneD 113 - 2002 Topps Tribute Bo Jackson
JoshD 013 - 2005 Topps Pristine Cadillac Williams RC Jersey Uncirculated #38/100
RyanG 17 - 2011 In The Game Jake Hager auto
Daily Dimwit 6 - 2007 Ultra Carl Crawford jersey
Buckstore Cards 3 - 2002 Select Eric Bedard Auto
Dutch Card Guy 211 - 1952 Mothers Cookies Ed Chandler
Round 6
Dutch Card Guy 146 - 1953 Topps Gordon Goldsberry - pinhole
Buckstore Cards 116 - 2005 Diamond Kings Darryl Strawberry ‘Framed Red’
Daily Dimwit 2 - 2008 Bowman Garrett Mock Auto
RyanG 38 - 2007 TriStar Brandon Hamilton auto
JoshD 7 - 2008 Topps Manny Ramirez Jersey
ShaneD 168 - 1973 Pro Superstars Mickey Lolich
Spiegel 178 - 1960 Fleer Dazzy Vance
Jerryl 155 - 1953 Bowman Jimmy Dykes
Brad 143 - 2009 UD Ryan Howard ‘Starquest Emerald Super Rare’
Daddyohoho 183. 1978 Topps Strikeout Leaders Ryan/Niekro
Round 7
Daddyohoho 132 - 1975 Topps Phil Niekro
Brad 219 - 2010 Allen & Ginter Gordon Beckham mini Bat Relic
Jerryl 177 - 1960 Fleer Cap Anson
Spiegel 133 - 1972 Phil Niekro
ShaneD 190 - 2002 Donruss ‘Originals’ Robin Yount
JoshD 181 - Bob Griese Pro-Action
RyanG 39 - 2001 Bowman Felipe Lopez Auto
Daily Dimwit 216 - 2009 Upper Deck Mike Minor USA Jersey
Buckstore Cards 115 - 2002 Bowman Chrome Jose Reyes
Dutch Card Guy 147 - 1957 Topps Eddie O’Brien - crease
Round 8
Dutch Card Guy 148 - 1957 Topps Bob Chakales - crease
Buckstore Cards 32 - 05-06 Upper Deck Jason Terry jersey
Daily Dimwit 16 - 2011 Bowman Chrome Brock Hold auto – on card
RyanG 51 - 2003 Leaf Termel Sledge Auto
JoshD 59 - 2008 Goudey Derek Jeter SP
ShaneD 114 - 2000 Stadium Club Nomar Garciaparra ‘3x3 luminous’
Spiegel 134 - 1970 Topps Ron Santo All Star
Jerryl 123 - 2010 Topps Heritage Chrome Joey Votto #d 1940/1961
Brad 215 - 2008 Upper Deck Dontrelle Willis Jersey
Daddyohoho 105 - 2006 Turkey Red Chase Utley ‘White’
Round 9
Daddyohoho 121 - 2005 Diamond Kings Steve Carlton ‘HOF Heroes framed red’
Brad 37 - 08-09 Topps Thaddeus Young Auto # 1054/5775
Jerryl 145 - 2004 Donruss Throwback Threads Darryl Strawberry #d 39/100
Spiegel 164 - 1977 Topps Jim Palmer
ShaneD 162 - 2001 Topps Combos Yaz/Williams/Garciaparra
JoshD 167 - 1971 Topps Gaylord Perry
RyanG 175 - 1961 Fleer Dave Bancroft
Daily Dimwit 28 - 2011 Bowman Sterling Jordan Todman RC jersey
Buckstore Cards 88 - 2004 Leaf Limited Roy Halladay #d 98/749
Dutch Card Guy 149 - 1957 Topps Jose Valdivielso - crease
Round 10
Dutch Card Guy 176 - 1960 Fleer Harry Heilmann
Buckstore Cards 166 - 2008 Co-Signers David Wright/Reyes #d 229/250
Daily Dimwit 34 - 2011 Panini Gary Forbes RC auto/manu-patch
RyanG 184 - 1996 Afficianado Rivals Thomas/Ripken
JoshD 44 - 2008 Upper Deck Hanley Ramirez jersey
ShaneD 169 - 1973 Pro Superstars Wilbur Wood
Spiegel 78 - 1992 Donruss ‘The Rookies’ Pedro Martinez
Jerryl 182 - 1989 Pro Set Barry Sanders RC
Brad 92 - 1999 Topps Roy Halladay ‘Rookie Rush’
Daddyohoho 63 - 2002 Diamond Kings Ichiro
Round 11
Daddyohoho 140 - 2008 Stadium Club Ryan Howard ‘1st day issue’
Brad 119 - 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken ‘Black Box’
Jerryl 187 - 2004 Donruss Elite ‘Draft Class’ Jim Rice/Kieth Hernandez(on back) #d 245/500
Spiegel 160 - 2001 Topps Combos Johnson/Spahn/Carlton/Koufax
ShaneD 163 - 2001 Topps Combos Williams/Gwynn
JoshD 207 - 2007 Upper Deck Cal Ripken ‘Ripken Chronicles’
RyanG 61 - 2008 Topps Heritage Ichiro mini
Daily Dimwit 76 - 2004 Donruss ‘World Series MVP’ Reggie Jackson #d 651/1000
Buckstore Cards 10 - 2008 Leaf Joey Galloway Jersey #244/350
Dutch Card Guy 150 - 1960 Topps Lou Berberet
Round 12
Dutch Card Guy 151 - 1964 Topps Barry Latmen
Buckstore Cards 87 - 2005 Donruss Studio Portraits Mark Teixeira #d 32/55
Daily Dimwit 95 - 2005 Skybox Autographics Harmon Killebrew #d 707/750
RyanG 100 - 2010 Topps Ryan Braun 2020
JoshD 136 - 1998 Skybox Craig Biggio ‘Access Airlines’
ShaneD 72 - 1997 Ultra Vladimir Guererro ‘Gold Medallion’
Spiegel 173 - 1972 Topps Billy Martin in action
Jerryl 205 - 2003 Fleer Fall Classic Joe Morgan ‘Pennant Aggression’ #d 530/1975
Brad 4 - 2006 Bowman Heritage Matt Clement Auto – on card
Daddyohoho 25 - 2006 Upper Deck Amare Stoudamire jersey
Round 13
Daddyohoho 23 - 07-08 Bowman Elton Brand jersey #161/199
Brad 42 - 2011 Panini Lance Kendricks rc Auto # 98/100
Jerryl 137 - 2005 Donruss Leather and Lumber Frank Robinson ‘Big Bang’ #d 1498/2000
Spiegel 45 - Deron Williams Jersey
ShaneD 141 - 2006 Ultra Prince Fielder ‘Lucky 13’ (rc)
JoshD 48 - 2005 Turkey Red Kyle Orton auto
RyanG 103 - 1998 Flair Showcase Row 1 Curt Schilling
Daily Dimwit 12 - 2005 Bowman Chrome Chase Lyman Auto
Buckstore Cards 64 - 1985 Donruss Pete Rose
Dutch Card Guy 152 - 1964 Topps Earl Francis
Round 14
Dutch Card Guy 153 - 1964 Topps Don Lock
Buckstore Cards 131 - 1975 Topps Gaylord Perry
Daily Dimwit 154 - 1964 Topps Larry Brown
RyanG 107 - 2012 Finest Ryan Braun Game Changers
JoshD 43 - 2006 Bowman Heritage Andruw Jones jersey
ShaneD 197 - 1995 Topps Ozzie Smith ‘Ring Leaders’
Spiegel 36 - 09-10 Panini Carlos Boozer jersey #123/199
Jerryl 157 - 2008 UD Baseball Heroes Cal Ripken/Tony Gwynn
Brad 71 - 2003 Leaf Limited Vladimir Guererro #d 624/699
Daddyohoho 99 - 2008 UD A Piece of History Joey Votto (rc)
Round 15
Daddyohoho 129 - 2011 Bowman Chrome Freddie Freeman (rc)
Brad 85 - 2007 Triple Threads Carl Crawford #d 464/1350
Jerryl 193 - 2008 UD Sport Royalty Albert Pujols
Spiegel 191 - Kiner/Williams
ShaneD 203 - 1996 Ultra Rickey Henderson ‘Call to the Hall’
JoshD 64 - 2011 Topps Bowmans Best throwback Ichiro
RyanG 127 - 1998 SPx Radiance Fred McGriff
Daily Dimwit 174 - 1965 Tops Embossed Rocky Colavito
Buckstore Cards 135 - 1970 Topps Boog Powell All Star
Dutch Card Guy 89 - 2004 Donruss Classics Thurman Munson ‘Legendary Lumberjacks’ #d 251/1000
Round 16
Dutch Card Guy 170 - 1969 Topps Scratch Off Juan Marichal
Buckstore Cards 9 - 2008 Leaf Tavaris Jackson Jersey #50/350`
Daily Dimwit 171 - 1969 Topps Scratch Off Boog Powell
RyanG 159 - 2005 Donruss Elite ‘Face 2 Face’ Jim Palmer/Harmon Killebrew #d 38/1500
JoshD 41 - 2011 Panini Aldrick Robinson rc Auto # 75/199
ShaneD 139 - 2007 Masterpieces David Ortiz ‘Framed Green’
Spiegel 106 - 2004 Playoff Honors Lou Brock ‘Prime Signatures’ #d 556/2500
Jerryl 196 - 2011 Topps Heritage Albert Pujols ‘New Age Performers’
Brad 35 - 98 Collectors Edge Rashard Lewis auto – on card
Daddyohoho 33 - 07-08 Upper Deck Pau Gasol jersey
Round 17
Daddyohoho 11 - 05-06 Upper Deck Gilbert Arenas Jersey #77/250
Brad 90 - 1997 Ultra Nomar Garciaparra ‘Kid Gloves’
Jerryl 198 - 2009 Goodwin Champions Ozzie Smith mini
Spiegel 73 - 2000 Fleer Tradition Chipper Jones ‘Ten-4’ die-cut
ShaneD 91 - 2000 Upper Deck Hitters Club ‘Eternals’ Nomar Garciaparra
JoshD 46 - 2003 Bowmans Best Marcus Trufant rc jersey # 357/499
RyanG 98 - 2007 Ultra Justin Verlander ‘Strike Zone’
Daily Dimwit 68 - 1977 Topps Pete Rose – 2 corners soft
Buckstore Cards 126 - 2004 Donruss Elite Michael Young ‘Round Numbers’ #d 233/500
Dutch Card Guy 189 - 2005 Playoff Prestige ‘Connections’ Seaver/Bench
Round 18
Dutch Card Guy 84 - 2004 Ultimate Mark Teixiera #d 197/675
Buckstore Cards 18 - 2004 Pacific JP Dumont jersey #3/50
Daily Dimwit 204 - 2004 Sweet Spot Classic Stan Musial
RyanG 108 - 2008 SP Authentic ‘Marquee Matchups’ Miguel Cabrera/Jered Weaver
JoshD 62 - 2009 UDX Ichiro die cut
ShaneD 161 - 2001 Topps Combos Griffey Jr/Aaron
Spiegel 69 - 2004 Donruss Classics Robin Yount ‘Legendary Lumberjacks’ #d 311/1000
Jerryl 58 - 1998 Leaf ‘Gold Star’ Mark McGwire
Brad 118 - 2007 Bowmans Best Miguel Cabrera
Daddyohoho 206 - 2004 Ultimate Brooks Robinson #d 654/675
Round 19
Daddyohoho 66 - 1985 Fleer Pete Rose ‘4000th hit’
Brad 199 - 1993 Leaf Ozzie Smith ‘Heading to the Hall’
Jerryl
Spiegel 86 - 2004 Donruss Classics Joe Morgan ‘Legendary Lumberjacks’ #d 327/1000
ShaneD 83 - 2001 Fleer Platinum Ryne Sandberg Rookie Reprint
JoshD 8 - 2008 Leaf Brandon Stokley Jersey #15/100
RyanG 102 - 1997 Flair Showcase Jay Buhner ‘Row 0’
Daily Dimwit 80 - 1985 Donruss Highlights Don Mattingly #36
Buckstore Cards 104 - 1987 Fleer Update Fred McGriff
Dutch Card Guy 208 - 1992 Upper Deck Minors Manny Ramirez
Round 20
Dutch Card Guy 185 - 2003 Leaf Clean Up Crew Rolen/Pujols/Edmonds
Buckstore Cards 22 - 2007 SP Vince Young jersey
Daily Dimwit 81 - 1985 Donruss Highlights Don Mattingly #45
RyanG 200 - 2002 Fleer Tradition Ozzie Smith ‘This day in history’
JoshD 94 - 2011 Topps Hanley Ramirez Cognac
ShaneD 117 - 2007 Finest Prince Fielder ‘Finest Moments’
Spiegel 125 - 2006 Bowman Mark Teixeira #d 270/500
Jerryl
Brad 188 - 2004 Donruss Elite Face 2 Face Randy Johnson/Jim Edmonds #d 585/750
Daddyohoho 30 - 08-09 Upper Deck Tony Parker jersey
Round 21
Daddyohoho 109 - 2011 Bowman Platinum Justin Verlander
Brad 195 - 2009 UD Starquest Albert Pujols ‘purple common’
Jerryl
Spiegel 214 - 2004 Sweet Spot Classic Ted Williams
ShaneD 124 - 2000 Topps Michael Young RC
JoshD 47 - 1995 Superior Pix Tyrone Wheatley auto hand #d 773/6500 on card – creased
RyanG 93 - 2009 Upper Deck Matt Holliday Xponential X5
Daily Dimwit 67 - 1986 Fleer Pete Rose ‘Future HOFer’
Buckstore Cards 70 - 2007 Turkey Red Chrome Carlos Beltran #d 1710/1999
Dutch Card Guy 130 - 2008 Tristar Projections Freddie Freeman
Round 22
Dutch Card Guy 144 - 2006 Upper Deck Mark Teixeira ‘Star Attractions’
Buckstore Cards 213 - 2010 Topps Carl Crawford #d 129/2010
Daily Dimwit 82 - 1987 Fleer All Stars Don Mattingly
RyanG 111 - 2011 Bowman Platinum Robinson Cano
JoshD 110 - 2011 Bowman Platinum Buster Posey
ShaneD 128 - 2008 Bowman Chrome Freddie Freeman
Spiegel 192 - 2008 UDx Xponential Albert Pujols X2
Jerryl
Brad 138 - 2000 Skybox Metal Alphonso Soriano ‘Talent Show’
Daddyohoho 194 - 2006 Fleer Tradition Albert Pujols ‘Diamond Tribute’
Monday, November 5, 2012
Angelic Carews from Napkin Doon
Aren't they beautiful?
Two sweet looking Carew's, both very nice additions to my collection! These were brought to you by the kindness of one Napkin Doon, who traded them to me for a surprisingly small return. Thanks Nap!
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
Join my Draft!
I need 2 more drafters for my card draft! Check it out, salivate and sign up! $16 per slot. I have decided to sweeten the pot a bit. Here are 6 cards that will be added to the 214 already shown on this page!
4 hits and 2 really nice rookies! Come and get em!
Also, most of you have already paid, but if you haven't, it is time.
Thanks!
Also, most of you have already paid, but if you haven't, it is time.
Thanks!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
October Refractor Report
Still need a couple more participants in the DK Card Draft! Comment on the original post to reserve a spot. If you have a spot already, go ahead and send payment when you are able.
If you read this blog at all the last 9 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 October!
As of October 31st, I have the following:
779 - Baseball Refractors
58 - Football Refractors
55 - Basketball Refractors
892 total Refractors! That's 90 added over the last month. Wow! That's two great months in a row! 2 months left and I only need 108 to reach my goal! I'll keep the pedal to the metal even if I pass 1000, but dang, I'm getting so close.
More math...
I have 89.2% of my goal of 1000 Refractors.
I have been accumulating refractors at a pace of 2.925/day (slightly down from 2.937/day for the 1st 9 months of the year).
I am on pace for 1070 refractors.
Big thanks this month to Oscar at All Trade Bait, All The Time, Spiegel from Nomo' Sushi Platter, and this months high contributor with a sweet total of 31 refractors, Dustin from Coot Veal and the Vealtones! Thanks guys!!
As always, let me know if you have refractors to trade!
If you read this blog at all the last 9 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 October!
Obligatory graphic. Posts are always better with graphics.
779 - Baseball Refractors
58 - Football Refractors
55 - Basketball Refractors
892 total Refractors! That's 90 added over the last month. Wow! That's two great months in a row! 2 months left and I only need 108 to reach my goal! I'll keep the pedal to the metal even if I pass 1000, but dang, I'm getting so close.
More math...
I have 89.2% of my goal of 1000 Refractors.
I have been accumulating refractors at a pace of 2.925/day (slightly down from 2.937/day for the 1st 9 months of the year).
I am on pace for 1070 refractors.
Big thanks this month to Oscar at All Trade Bait, All The Time, Spiegel from Nomo' Sushi Platter, and this months high contributor with a sweet total of 31 refractors, Dustin from Coot Veal and the Vealtones! Thanks guys!!
As always, let me know if you have refractors to trade!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Nomo Doin' Work
**After you read this, go sign up for my card draft, a few spots remain!
The McGwire, I immediately recognized as one I don't have. Since I have 630+ different McGwires, one this common is a surprise. I grunted appreciatively. He offered me the card. I accepted. The fool!
The Kukoc and Mourning are oversized tall cards from 1995. The die-cutness of the Kukoc attracted me and the Mourning is a pop-out. Sweet! So after a minute of me sounding like Monica Seles (see here for an example), they were all mine! Some of you may look down on my blatant use of this poor soul, but hey, he brought cards to work! OK, it wasn't that bad, but I did walk away with three cards and a slightly nicer workday.
Also, I recently received a package from Spiegel of Nomo's Sushi Platter. He sent a very nice assortment of cards (including refractors!!), but I already put all of them away, so I'll just show the centerpiece of the trade:
A Gorman Thomas on card auto!! Here's the story: I was involved in a card draft recently, when Spiegel took this card a few spots ahead of me. I pulled out my patented grunt (in the form of a comment where I whined that this was the card I wanted, how dare he take it!). Just like at work, it worked like a charm!
So in short, I apologize to Spiegel and my nameless, faceless co-worker, but thank them both for the sweet cards. Rock on!
Work sucks lately. But today it was a little brighter. A few days ago, a co-worker and I were talking and somehow, the fact that I collect cards came up. I didn't think much of it, but today he brought in the cards he had from his youth for me to look at. A bright spot in an otherwise dull day!
Now all the cards he had were all in the 1988-95 range. No big hits or anything special, but he did make me take the three cards below because I must have made appreciative grunts when I saw them.
The Kukoc and Mourning are oversized tall cards from 1995. The die-cutness of the Kukoc attracted me and the Mourning is a pop-out. Sweet! So after a minute of me sounding like Monica Seles (see here for an example), they were all mine! Some of you may look down on my blatant use of this poor soul, but hey, he brought cards to work! OK, it wasn't that bad, but I did walk away with three cards and a slightly nicer workday.
Also, I recently received a package from Spiegel of Nomo's Sushi Platter. He sent a very nice assortment of cards (including refractors!!), but I already put all of them away, so I'll just show the centerpiece of the trade:
So in short, I apologize to Spiegel and my nameless, faceless co-worker, but thank them both for the sweet cards. Rock on!
Monday, October 29, 2012
DK Card Draft sign ups now open
OK, I got lots of feedback and it looks like we are a go on the first Diamond King Card Draft!
Here are the details:
-here are the cards up for grabs. 57 'hits' (relic or auto), tons of serial #d, some vintage, rookies etc. 214 total cards.
-I'm shooting for 10 drafters. Those who commented that they were interested in my previous post have first dibs on a spot as long as they confirm before Wednesday morning, so if you are not one of those, don't send the $$ until I let you know you are in.
-$16 per slot, send it to paypal, use the gift option. The paypal address is kmattson2002 at yahoo dot com
-random.org for the draft order, snaking rounds.
-I will have a optional draft kick off on the first day of the draft (date and time TBD). This will be a gotomeeting (screen sharing) session with a conference line so we can (trash) talk. I'm thinking about 1 hour. This will officially kick off the draft, and the first picks will be made. If you can't make this, just send a list of picks and I will fill them in for you. After the kick off, all picks should be made with lists so we can keep this moving.
- I was hoping to get this under way asap, but I hear there is some kind of super-storm, and then some election. So now I am thinking Wednesday Nov 7th as a target date. Feedback?
Here are the details:
-here are the cards up for grabs. 57 'hits' (relic or auto), tons of serial #d, some vintage, rookies etc. 214 total cards.
-I'm shooting for 10 drafters. Those who commented that they were interested in my previous post have first dibs on a spot as long as they confirm before Wednesday morning, so if you are not one of those, don't send the $$ until I let you know you are in.
-$16 per slot, send it to paypal, use the gift option. The paypal address is kmattson2002 at yahoo dot com
-random.org for the draft order, snaking rounds.
-I will have a optional draft kick off on the first day of the draft (date and time TBD). This will be a gotomeeting (screen sharing) session with a conference line so we can (trash) talk. I'm thinking about 1 hour. This will officially kick off the draft, and the first picks will be made. If you can't make this, just send a list of picks and I will fill them in for you. After the kick off, all picks should be made with lists so we can keep this moving.
- I was hoping to get this under way asap, but I hear there is some kind of super-storm, and then some election. So now I am thinking Wednesday Nov 7th as a target date. Feedback?
Friday, October 26, 2012
Big Mac of the Week - Week 3
Week 3 of this here series. Here are weeks 1 and 2.
This weeks entry is a 1997 Leaf "Dress for Success" insert.
The front is canvas and the Athletics text is slightly raised. Feels pretty cool. I enjoy cards that the manufacturer took extra steps on. This is a good pose and layout IMO as well.
Here is the back. Unlike the front, this is a slick, glossy finish. Very jarring at first glance, but then I saw the serial numbering and decided it was all good. You can tell from Mark's body language here what a speed demon he was! Built like a cheetah, right?
Ha ha, come back next week for more!
This weeks entry is a 1997 Leaf "Dress for Success" insert.
Ha ha, come back next week for more!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Passing on Refractors
Why would I pass on free refractors? I, the chaser of all things refractory, for the last year?
I, the man who still finds himself 198 refractors short of his goal for the year?
Actually, its pretty simple. The Triple Crown.
I consider myself a baseball history buff. I enjoy the nostalgia of it. I also love how baseball numbers and feats seem to mean more than in other sports. Numbers like .400, 3000, 56 and even broken numbers like 4191, 755 and 2130 all mean something to me. Not just the records themselves, but the stories and triumphs behind them.
One feat that lives in baseball lore is the triple crown. Every player ever to accomplish it is a Hall of Famer. It implies a skill level so far above average that its been done a total of 14 times since 1900. And only 4 since 1950. And until this year, not since 1967, 45 years ago.
I remember as a kid, watching the stats accumulating through the year. I had to read the newspaper to get the stats, and there were not nearly as many as today. I remember honing my math skills by extrapolating the league leaders current totals to what they might have over 162 games. I'm still pretty slick at arithmetic today, mostly because of baseball statistics.
The 2 most important things I watched were first, home runs. The single season homer record was often 'challenged' early in the season, but as the summer wore on, nobody could keep it up. The other was the triple crown. This was even more hallowed in my mind, since even early in the season, very few had a real shot at it.
Yaz has grown in stature in my mind and collecting habits specifically because he won the crown. And now, the newest crown winner has cost me refractors! You see, I recently won a contest over at Arpsmiths Sportscard Obsession, and one of the possible prizes was 3 refractors. Gold mine for me!!
But also offered was this:
Done deal.
I, the man who still finds himself 198 refractors short of his goal for the year?
Actually, its pretty simple. The Triple Crown.
I consider myself a baseball history buff. I enjoy the nostalgia of it. I also love how baseball numbers and feats seem to mean more than in other sports. Numbers like .400, 3000, 56 and even broken numbers like 4191, 755 and 2130 all mean something to me. Not just the records themselves, but the stories and triumphs behind them.
One feat that lives in baseball lore is the triple crown. Every player ever to accomplish it is a Hall of Famer. It implies a skill level so far above average that its been done a total of 14 times since 1900. And only 4 since 1950. And until this year, not since 1967, 45 years ago.
I remember as a kid, watching the stats accumulating through the year. I had to read the newspaper to get the stats, and there were not nearly as many as today. I remember honing my math skills by extrapolating the league leaders current totals to what they might have over 162 games. I'm still pretty slick at arithmetic today, mostly because of baseball statistics.
The 2 most important things I watched were first, home runs. The single season homer record was often 'challenged' early in the season, but as the summer wore on, nobody could keep it up. The other was the triple crown. This was even more hallowed in my mind, since even early in the season, very few had a real shot at it.
Yaz has grown in stature in my mind and collecting habits specifically because he won the crown. And now, the newest crown winner has cost me refractors! You see, I recently won a contest over at Arpsmiths Sportscard Obsession, and one of the possible prizes was 3 refractors. Gold mine for me!!
But also offered was this:
