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Title: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: ChicoRodriguez on April 13, 2009, 01:40:14 PM
I'm starting to get back into baseball card collecting, mainly the material cards (i.e. jerseys, pants, bats, etc.).  Looking for a talking/trading partner.  Let me know if you're interested.



Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: steve dave on April 13, 2009, 01:55:56 PM
Kinda OT:  You wanna be depressed about something?  Check the prices for your treasured $$$ cards you thought you would retire on when you were a kid.  I think most of mine are worth less now than when I was 13.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: CatsNShocks on April 13, 2009, 02:02:22 PM
Kinda OT:  You wanna be depressed about something?  Check the prices for your treasured $$$ cards you thought you would retire on when you were a kid.  I think most of mine are worth less now than when I was 13.

QFT.
I have nearly every card printed in the 80s. Football, baseball, basketball, you name it.
Except for a few, they aren't worth the paper they're printed on.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: fatty fat fat on April 13, 2009, 02:31:06 PM
i have almost 2,000 hockey cards. weird, i know. i have like 5 pavel bure rookie cards.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: cas on April 13, 2009, 02:37:22 PM
i have almost 2,000 hockey cards. weird, i know. i have like 5 pavel bure rookie cards.

Hockey?? No way.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: fatty fat fat on April 13, 2009, 03:10:56 PM
i have almost 2,000 hockey cards. weird, i know. i have like 5 pavel bure rookie cards.

Hockey?? No way.

yeah. i was a big fan. picture my emaw now, convert that to a tornoto maple leaf fan.

cards got lame when they over did the "sp" categories.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: jeffy on April 13, 2009, 04:08:01 PM
I collected cards starting in 1980.  I always got the thrill of building entire sets by opening packs (then 30 to 50 cents per pack).  I'd always fill out my set with a card collector out of Bennington.  As I got into my college years, the prices of cards skyrocketed and the number of cards per pack were shrinking.  I bought a couple of full sets in the early 90's, but that was it.  I always seem to buy a pack or two every year, just to maintain the thrill of getting a whole bunch of nothing in a pack.  Getting a George Brett card was always the best.  *sigh*

I've got a Brett rookie that sits in the safety deposit box.  I've also got an uncut sheet with a McGwire USA team and a Dwight Gooden rookie.  It was $9 when I bought it.  It was about $500 at the height of McGwire's chase, but it probably wouldn't bring much more than 50-100 now.  Haven't checked in awhile.  I'll just hang on to it.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: fatty fat fat on April 13, 2009, 04:15:43 PM
yeah, i stopped when i hit 5th grade.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: steve dave on April 13, 2009, 04:16:51 PM
I've got a Brett rookie that sits in the safety deposit box. 

http://www.homeruncards.com/rookiecards/george-brett-rookie-card.shtml

See, this is what I'm talking about ^  Cards aren't worth anything anymore.  Damn you internet  :mad:
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: jeffy on April 13, 2009, 04:35:22 PM
I've got a Brett rookie that sits in the safety deposit box. 

http://www.homeruncards.com/rookiecards/george-brett-rookie-card.shtml

See, this is what I'm talking about ^  Cards aren't worth anything anymore.  Damn you internet  :mad:


Dang.... I coulda sold it for a few hundert a couple years ago.  *sigh*

It's not mint condition either.  It's got a touch of wear on the corners.  Bought it for $35 way back.  Good thing I didn't buy it as an investment.

Thanks for ruining my day, SD.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 13, 2009, 04:41:35 PM
i have almost 2,000 hockey cards. weird, i know. i have like 5 pavel bure rookie cards.
Pavel Bure was my fave growing up, along with Alexander Mogilny. 
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: ChicoRodriguez on April 13, 2009, 09:29:00 PM
Kinda OT:  You wanna be depressed about something?  Check the prices for your treasured $$$ cards you thought you would retire on when you were a kid.  I think most of mine are worth less now than when I was 13.

I dug out the cards that I had collected 15 years ago and put all but 3 back in the box.  I figured I'd give it one more go around and see if I can find enjoyment somewhere. 
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: EmporiaWildcat on April 14, 2009, 11:40:36 AM
I collect cards, too.  Oh wait, no I don't, I'm not 13.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: Rick Daris on April 14, 2009, 11:47:25 AM
I collect cards, too.  Oh wait, no I don't, I'm not 13.

If you're not 13, then what are you doing hanging out on jonas brothers message boards  :confused:
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: ChicoRodriguez on April 14, 2009, 12:06:31 PM
I collect cards, too.  Oh wait, no I don't, I'm not 13.

People can be so mean  :'(

To refute this for the record, the average age for baseball card collectors is now 26.

I've got some hobby boxes coming and will scan in any hits.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: EmporiaWildcat on April 14, 2009, 05:43:17 PM
I collect cards, too.  Oh wait, no I don't, I'm not 13.

If you're not 13, then what are you doing hanging out on jonas brothers message boards  :confused:

Come again?
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: QuinnMac on April 14, 2009, 10:37:09 PM
Got me a Brad Hill collectible card tonight, pretty jacked. :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot:
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: Rick Daris on April 15, 2009, 09:45:40 AM
I collect cards, too.  Oh wait, no I don't, I'm not 13.

If you're not 13, then what are you doing hanging out on jonas brothers myley cyrus message boards  :confused:

Come again?

Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: Brock Landers on April 15, 2009, 03:48:40 PM
I used to collect baseball cards back in the 80's and quit in the early 90's when the prices started to skyrocket.  Back in the good old days a pack of Topps was like 35 cents and you got 15 cards and a free delicious piece of gum was included!!

Another reason that I, along with most males quit collecting baseball cards, was the discovery of pussy.  Let's see, I can research card prices in the new Beckett Monthly, or chase some tail.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: powercatmiller on April 15, 2009, 07:12:47 PM
My parents bought me a complete set of tops every year  from 81(born) to 99(turned 18). Then they burnt in a fire :crybaby:. My dad sold his Manle and Maris rookie cards and put down a nice down payment on their house
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: kst8cat on April 16, 2009, 05:23:45 PM
I used to collect football, baseball, and basketball cards in general, but for the past 8 years I have been focused more on KSU alumni players (either college or pro uniforms).  I have about 1500 different KSU cards (not counting duplicates), and about 60,000 cards all together.  Got a couple of serially numbered 1/1 cards of Darren Sproles.   :love: 

I'm always looking for trading partners for KSU cards including the promotional cards they give out at games.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: fatty fat fat on April 16, 2009, 11:24:42 PM
seriously, 2,000 HOCKEY cards. how random is that?
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: steve dave on April 16, 2009, 11:30:17 PM
seriously, 2,000 HOCKEY cards. how random is that?

I admit, I was surprised.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: steve dave on April 16, 2009, 11:31:30 PM
I've got some hobby boxes coming and will scan in any hits.


btw.  Chico, you are great and this is only one of the reasons why.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: ChicoRodriguez on April 17, 2009, 01:02:13 AM
seriously, 2,000 HOCKEY cards. how random is that?

The #1 Set in 2009 is supposed to be Between the Pipes. 

(http://www.cardcornerclub.net/sites/default/files/osgoodpad.jpg)

Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: EmporiaWildcat on April 17, 2009, 11:14:14 AM
I collect cards, too.  Oh wait, no I don't, I'm not 13.

If you're not 13, then what are you doing hanging out on jonas brothers myley cyrus message boards  :confused:

Come again?



Huh?
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: cas on April 17, 2009, 02:46:26 PM
i have almost 2,000 hockey cards. weird, i know. i have like 5 pavel bure rookie cards.

Hockey?? No way.

yeah. i was a big fan. picture my emaw now, convert that to a tornoto maple leaf fan.

cards got lame when they over did the "sp" categories.

I was a giant Avalanche fan back in the day.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: ChicoRodriguez on April 18, 2009, 01:06:42 AM
I collect cards, too.  Oh wait, no I don't, I'm not 13.

If you're not 13, then what are you doing hanging out on jonas brothers myley cyrus message boards  :confused:

Come again?



Huh?

leave my thread
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: fatty fat fat on April 18, 2009, 01:16:26 AM
i collected like crazy from 1st-4th grade.

my brother collected baseball cards. he still has them, and has quite a bit. never looked at them because i liked hockey so much.

weird, i know.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 22, 2009, 12:19:27 PM
www.etopps.com

Fun if you like losing money.   :dancin:
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: Rick Daris on April 23, 2009, 03:29:22 PM
i have almost 2,000 hockey cards. weird, i know. i have like 5 pavel bure rookie cards.

i was a big fan. picture my emaw now, convert that to a tornoto maple leaf fan.

seriously, 2,000 HOCKEY cards. how random is that?


my brother collected baseball cards. never looked at them because i liked hockey so much.

weird, i know.


anybody else get the idea that fatty deperately wants someone to ask him about his past love of hockey???

:baitno:




 :lol:
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: Thin Blue Line on April 23, 2009, 04:19:12 PM
Got a ceder chest stuffed full with binders of football and baseball cards.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: fatty fat fat on April 23, 2009, 05:50:41 PM
my fav player was Doug Gilmour
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 24, 2009, 08:22:07 AM
I got a Bobby Hull autographed puck. and Phil esposito.  couple of signed cards from random players. cliff ronning too.
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: pwrcat1 on April 25, 2009, 02:10:46 AM
Have an autographed A-Rod ball from his rookie season w/ certificate of authenticity.  It went from his hands to a glass case where it has sat ever since.  Three years ago it was clockin' in at 500+.... now  :flush:
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 25, 2009, 08:36:55 AM
Got an Autographed pete rose baseball.  Worthless, as his career right now is signing baseballs to sell.

 :flush:
Title: Re: Anyone collect baseball cards?
Post by: FHSU92 on April 26, 2009, 01:34:02 AM
seriously, 2,000 HOCKEY cards. how random is that?

The #1 Set in 2009 is supposed to be Between the Pipes. 

(http://www.cardcornerclub.net/sites/default/files/osgoodpad.jpg)



I'll bet NBA is coming out with a between the rings soon.