Whoa, has it really been 4 years since I've posted here?
Let me repeat that for emphasis. 4 years???
Wow, so I guess I should make some sort of excuse for my terrible blogging habits. Um, I moved to Long Island. That's right, Met's country. With a smattering of Yankees fringe groups hanging around. I'll tell ya, it's painful. The cards got packed up in the move and just never got unpacked, I guess. A 4 year break from collecting; I thought was officially over the addiction. Well, a couple of weeks ago we started cleaning out the attic to get rid of stuff and I decided to pull down the boxes. That's exactly where I went wrong... Once I got my dirty mitts back on those cards I knew I couldn't part with them and the pack ripping, shiny card loving bug bit me again.
Which brings us to the present and this blog. I think I'll start posting again, if it's all right with all you non-existent readers. So, get ready for some cheap wax, junk cardboard, and Phillies fun (phun?). As always, if you have any Phillies cards that are burning a hole in your pocket or you're just sick of looking at, I will gladly give them a good home. And I might just have something special to stick in the mailbox for you.
It's good to be back. Even though those bums are in 4th place.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Monday, August 24, 2009
Computers are the devil...
Normally, you would never hear me utter those foul words. Normally I love computers. But not when my normally reliable computer cuts me off. Where's the love, I ask?!?
Anyway, posts will be sporadic at best until I get my laptop back up and running. I am typing this on an old Compaq running Linux that I can't scan with. To anyone who has emailed me in the past couple of weeks, I promise I will get back to you...someday.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Pack Break: 2008 Upper Deck Sweet Spot
While at the local Wally World last night, I had the burning desire to open a pack of cards. Before I knew it I was standing in front of the card aisle checking out the selection. Much to my surprise, it must have been recently replenished since there was plenty to choose from, for once -- including something I had never seen there before -- packs of 08 Sweet Spot.
I had never opened any of this stuff before and it took me a moment to decide whether or not I wanted to drop $20 on one pack of cards. Obviously I decided to do it since you are reading this post. I realize how insane it is to drop that much on one pack of cards that may have yielded nothing but 8 base cards. I understand this, but such is life.
Base Cards:
"Hits":
Overall, I think I would give this pack a 3/5.
Cons: The high price point makes it unlikely I will buy any more of it (there's always that possibility though). I am so sick of the YSL cards and am pretty dissapointed that this was in a pack I paid that much money for. Game used relics don't excite me that much, unless it's a Phillies card. I would have much preferred to pull even a low-end autograph.
Pros: At least I didn't end up with 8 base cards. The base cards are printed on decent stock and I like the design of them. Full bleed, nice photography, and the baseball stitching detailing is a nice touch. I didn't show the back, but it includes a little blurb about the player which I always appreciate.
Will I Buy More?: I don't intend to unless Walmart marks them down, but it was a nice impulse buy while it lasted. If it was cheaper, I might have gone after the set base since it is small and nice looking. Pick it up if you can find it, but don't expect to get a huge thrill out of it unless you're really lucky.
I had never opened any of this stuff before and it took me a moment to decide whether or not I wanted to drop $20 on one pack of cards. Obviously I decided to do it since you are reading this post. I realize how insane it is to drop that much on one pack of cards that may have yielded nothing but 8 base cards. I understand this, but such is life.
Base Cards:
"Hits":
Overall, I think I would give this pack a 3/5.
Cons: The high price point makes it unlikely I will buy any more of it (there's always that possibility though). I am so sick of the YSL cards and am pretty dissapointed that this was in a pack I paid that much money for. Game used relics don't excite me that much, unless it's a Phillies card. I would have much preferred to pull even a low-end autograph.
Pros: At least I didn't end up with 8 base cards. The base cards are printed on decent stock and I like the design of them. Full bleed, nice photography, and the baseball stitching detailing is a nice touch. I didn't show the back, but it includes a little blurb about the player which I always appreciate.
Will I Buy More?: I don't intend to unless Walmart marks them down, but it was a nice impulse buy while it lasted. If it was cheaper, I might have gone after the set base since it is small and nice looking. Pick it up if you can find it, but don't expect to get a huge thrill out of it unless you're really lucky.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Custom Card: 2010 UD XXX Nomar Garciaparra
So, playing off of this post at a Cardboard Problem, I just had to throw my hat into this ring. I could not resist creating a card featuring a shirtless, not hatless but logoless player. The only sadness comes from the fact that it is not a night card (you can pretend it is, though) at Dodger Stadium. Enjoy it in all its license-less glory!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Topps to be the "Official" card of MLB?
The ladies over at A Cardboard Problem scooped everyone. Apparently Topps will gain wxclusive production rights, which obviously knocks Upper Deck out of competition.
Read their post here:
A Cardboard Problem: Breaking News: Topps gets exclusive rights to MLB cards
Me? I'm not sure how I feel about this. As someone who still considers themselves fairly new to the world of collecting (I've been off and on since around 2003), I still get confused with new releases and what product to buy. I always end up dropping waaaay too much money on product I don't ever intend to actually commit to. So I can see how kids (and their parents) could be turned off by cards -- high price point, few cards in packs, so many products that it is confusing. Do I think it's a good/bad move? I don't know; truth is, no one will until it actually happens. We can speculate. All I know is that it will make it much easier to collect what I collect, which does make me a bit happier.
Read their post here:
A Cardboard Problem: Breaking News: Topps gets exclusive rights to MLB cards
Me? I'm not sure how I feel about this. As someone who still considers themselves fairly new to the world of collecting (I've been off and on since around 2003), I still get confused with new releases and what product to buy. I always end up dropping waaaay too much money on product I don't ever intend to actually commit to. So I can see how kids (and their parents) could be turned off by cards -- high price point, few cards in packs, so many products that it is confusing. Do I think it's a good/bad move? I don't know; truth is, no one will until it actually happens. We can speculate. All I know is that it will make it much easier to collect what I collect, which does make me a bit happier.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
These Cards Are Dreamy...
If you didn't already know, Topps has a Twitter account (find it here). Yesterday they tweeted these drool-worthy cards from the upcoming Updates & Highlights set. I hope these translate well into cards because the pictures look stupendous. And just to let everyone know -- I will officially be chasing this set.
Ch-ch-check it out at VOTC.
Lots of contests going on lately at various blogs. The latest being over at Voice of the Collector. So head over and try to win yourself some sweet National swag!
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