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12-11-2019, 11:14 AM

smapdi replied to a thread Gerrit Cole to the.... in Baseball

That's disappointing. I'm not a Yankee hater, though it does get tiresome, but I really wanted him to go to the Angels if anywhere other than the...

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12-10-2019, 11:46 AM

smapdi replied to a thread 2019 hobby (or non) goals! in Baseball

I accomplished #1, up to 92/120, including a Koufax, who was the biggest name I was lacking. Waiting for a Gwynn or Chipper is going to be tough. ...

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12-10-2019, 10:40 AM

smapdi replied to a thread Now this is a tough set to complete in Baseball

At $15,000, that's getting closer to the realm of the believable compared to $100K when originally listed. Here's a thread about it.

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12-09-2019, 04:47 PM

smapdi replied to a thread Ted Simmons and Marvin Miller have been elected to the Hall Of Fame in Baseball

I'd put that down to the votes in 1994 having a much different view of catchers than today. Not exactly "sudden" but the product of evolving...

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12-03-2019, 11:28 AM

smapdi replied to a thread 2019 Topps Dynasty in Baseball

I've got mixed feelings on Dynasty. The marketing materials from the original set were overblown and when we found out that "limited to 10 copies"...

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11-26-2019, 12:30 PM

smapdi replied to a thread Dave Righetti & Yordan Alvarez in Baseball

Didn't know that. I always thought Topps introduced the boxed set high series just because of Fernandomania. It's surprising Righetti wasn't in...

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11-26-2019, 12:13 PM

smapdi replied to a thread Phillies Pick Up Thread in Baseball

Recently got a Grady Sizemore game-used BP jersey. It has the MLB hologram so I know it was used both in Spring Training and I'd presume before the...

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11-26-2019, 11:44 AM

smapdi replied to a thread Topps needs to step up their game in Baseball

Everything's gotten worse unless you pay for it. I remember reading about Hershey bars. When they came out they were like a square weighing 4...

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11-26-2019, 10:44 AM

smapdi replied to a thread Best way to store a booklet card? in Baseball

These holders are expensive but I guess the cost of designing and mass-producing things like this is greater than I would suppose. I remember PSA...

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11-18-2019, 10:47 AM

smapdi replied to a thread 1989 Upper Deck Rare Black Border Version in Baseball

Never saw those either. There's the 88 promos with the variations on placement of the hologram and such but never saw black borders. I may be...

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11-14-2019, 10:41 AM

smapdi replied to a thread One card mail day....First in over 5 years in Baseball

:D It is a lot easier when they make a cutout in the shape of the patch.

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11-14-2019, 10:37 AM

smapdi replied to a thread Frustrated By PSA so badly in Baseball

I mean, it's all subjective and maybe there is some tiny flaw they felt knocked it off Gem status. It's human nature to think there's some ulterior...

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11-13-2019, 12:43 PM

smapdi started a thread Did ebay change feedback score? in Baseball

I just passed 21 years on ebay, and my primary account had been creeping up to 5000 FB. I don't pay it a lot of attention but recently noticed that...

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11-12-2019, 10:24 AM

smapdi replied to a thread Thoughts on the authenticity? (Ungraded T206 Cobb Portrait) in Baseball

Nah, neither of these are even close to real. Aside from the non-206 like printing quality, how can a card get so beat up and still have such square...

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11-07-2019, 10:40 AM

smapdi replied to a thread Brett Keith on Blowout Card Forums in Baseball

He's bj_2_justin on Ebay, glittereyedsoul on Instagram.

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11-07-2019, 10:30 AM

smapdi replied to a thread 2019 Bowman Chrome X in Baseball

Given two options, I'd rather have a "meaningless" 10 than a 9. Saw the first box opened on twitter, PSA 9 Ryan Rolison. For comps, his 2019...

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11-05-2019, 11:01 AM

smapdi replied to a thread 10 Hall of Fame Modern Era candidates announced. in Baseball

Over the decades there have been several different ways players were elected, and different standards as to what makes a player great. This has led...

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11-01-2019, 10:37 AM

smapdi replied to a thread 2019 Topps Parallels in Baseball

Yeah, I am staying with the paper versions on this project. I haven't been watching strictly closely all year but I don't think the Platinum 1/1 has...

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10-30-2019, 11:41 AM

smapdi replied to a thread Does A Strasburg RC Auto /25 still have any value? in Baseball

Probably higher value today.

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10-29-2019, 06:25 PM

smapdi started a thread 2019 Topps Parallels in Baseball

Thinking about trying to pull together a rainbow of 2019 Topps main set cards of my current favorite player, George Springer, and I'm wondering if...

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10-29-2019, 10:00 AM

smapdi replied to a thread 2019 Bowman Chrome X in Baseball

Haven't looked at where bidding is, or if you can see it, but I'm thinking about throwing a little money at it. From the etopps to Topps Now and...

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10-28-2019, 10:07 AM

smapdi replied to a thread Do 1991 Gold Leaf Rookie numbering errors exist? in Baseball

Never heard of that, though I've never been a big error guy. Could be interesting if the right guys had the error like Mussina or Bagwell.

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10-28-2019, 10:06 AM

smapdi replied to a thread If Topps made a set similar to 1998 Leaf Rookies & Stars in Baseball

Just plain cards that are slightly SPd? Sounds like Heritage High Number. While the big names would be popular, they probably wouldn't be more than...

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10-25-2019, 03:09 PM

smapdi replied to a thread Phillies Pick Up Thread in Baseball

Thrilled to pick this card up. I always liked Lee, even before he came to the Phils. He always seemed under the radar but all he did was pitch...

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10-25-2019, 03:01 PM

smapdi replied to a thread 2008 SP Legendary Cuts Memorable Moments 1of1's - Question in Baseball

I don't think an official checklist or print run was ever put out. I know I've asked around several times. Here are a dozen different Grady...

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10-22-2019, 10:24 AM

smapdi replied to a thread Pete Alonso rookie record HR ball fetches HUGE price in Baseball

That's true, that's how things go. Like that weird stat in one of the games the other day, pitchers with 12+ K and 0 BB in a playoff game. The only...

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10-21-2019, 04:04 PM

smapdi replied to a thread Pete Alonso rookie record HR ball fetches HUGE price in Baseball

$27,690 for a ball that represents a home run record that, one would suppose, is almost unbreakable? Even if the record is really narrow (rookie...

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10-21-2019, 11:54 AM

smapdi replied to a thread Phillies Pick Up Thread in Baseball

Anyone know what this is? Seems to be a plastic 1980 Topps with a purple border. Never saw one before, not sure what to make of it. Seller has...

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10-21-2019, 11:22 AM

smapdi replied to a thread That Time I Accidentally Cornered The Market On A Card in Baseball

Yeah there seems to be something like 50 copies instead of 5 with weird distribution. Big thread on BO about it, someone got 5 Eloy flip stocks in a...

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10-21-2019, 11:14 AM

smapdi replied to a thread Topps 75th Stamped Buyback Wantlist in Baseball

Yep, it seems the novelty wore off super fast and supplies dried up even quicker. If anyone's still opening 2014 product the trouble to posting them...

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