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    So looks like Leaf is on to something....

    You aren't a magazine, periodical, or news entity, Brian. You are the producer of little pieces of cardboard/foilboard that feature autographs of the people directly pictured on the front of the cards. Being a magazine is how those scumbags at Rookie Review and other such "magazines" were able...
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    So looks like Leaf is on to something....

    Not a question of blinders, Brian. A question of reality. They are making money off of the advertising, underwriting, and "nominal" per issue / subscription costs for stories and information they are producing. You are directly making money based on the images attached to the cardboard you...
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    So looks like Leaf is on to something....

    You have been thanked, sir! While I hope the remainder of your statement isn't true, your first sentence is spot on.
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    So looks like Leaf is on to something....

    You are talking about major companies who have existing relationships with those leagues. I'm sure they have some sort of an agreement in place in order to do so. Check some of the smaller fantasy sites, or better yet, set one up yourself and see how long it takes before you have lawyers at...
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    So looks like Leaf is on to something....

    1). I'm all for more product and options. I love the old days when you had choices between Topps, Playoff, Fleer, Upper Deck, etc. In fact, I hate exclusive licenses (I stopped collecting new hockey cards when UD won the rights to the NHL). 2). My problem is the idea of using the first...
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    So looks like Leaf is on to something....

    Regarding the Fantasy Sports side of it, please refer to the following: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_sport#Legal_issues Specifically the following section: CBC won the lawsuit as U.S. District Court Judge Mary Ann Medler ruled that statistics are part of the public domain and can be...
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    So looks like Leaf is on to something....

    The idea that you would use the first amendment as a loophole to be able to use uniforms on a product you are making money off of is one of the most obscene things that I can think of. Have you no shame at all, Brian? I can't wait for someone at Deadspin or some other news organization to...
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    Illegal drugs

    It worked for "Pud" as well... (at least once) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pud_Galvin
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    If you could get ONE old FCB user to return, who would it be and why?

    Easy: Cubsfan13 . He sent me a PM about a card during the time I was not able to check into the boards, and I haven't been able to reach him about it. Having said that, if anyone has his email address or eBay ID, please send it to me so I can get in touch with him. Thanks!
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    Challenge for BG

    I can't tell if BiggioBrooks is the greatest troll ever, or the dumbest cluck on the boards.
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    Roy "Doc" Halladay Retiring (As a Blue Jay)

    While I agree that Halladay is a member of the Hall of Really Good, I do think Helton is a HOFer. Baseball Reference's tools seem to think so as well: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/heltoto01.shtml Whereas they don't for Halladay...
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    Best multi player rc?

    Best in any sport! Baseball would be the Ryan/Koosman
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    Challenge for BG

    I don't see how much more innovation there can be when it comes to baseball cards. Signatures, GU pieces, tickets, even hair have been added to them. UD even came up with bug cards (which I'm surprised someone hasn't co-opted the holders in order to include bigger GU pieces like bat slivers...
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    Expansion era committee elections

    The 1969 set gains another HOF rookie card. Congrats to all 3, (and yes Miller's exclusion is criminal).
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    Post your unique serial numbered cards here!

    Honestly it wasn't all that bad, $475, on eBay no less. It had been listed before and "sold" by the same seller once before but it must have been one of those "buy to reconsign" options I hear are all the rage... Still I thought it was a fair price for it.
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    Post your unique serial numbered cards here!

    It just arrived today, so I'll have to post my own scans once I can make them (damn injury makes it impossible to do anything), but for now:
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    90's Guys - What Do i Have Here?

    My guess is that it's some aftermarket card (take a reprint Young signature, hand # it, and try to get some $ on eBay kind of aftermarket card).
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    1975 Topps Baseball Cello Unopened Case

    There were a bunch of 75 Topps wax boxes and cases that hit the auction block after Fritsch's passing a few years back IIRC. Robert Edward Auction had a bunch from them as well as from the Conlon collection. Edit - guess I got beaten to the punch by the rest of the board.
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    2013 Leaf buyback cards

    Wow, Brian, what a concept. People paying good $ for the good cards or "hits" in a product. I never would have thought of that. Ideas like that will revolutionize this industry... Having gotten my snarky side out, it is nice to see the Mike Witt signed cards in the product, along with...
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    2013 Leaf buyback cards

    What's up with the redemptions...
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    2013 Leaf buyback cards

    Not quite sure how well it's really going. Seems like most are either getting one bid or no bids at all, even for the #'d to 5: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-LEAF-MEMORIES-1991-LEAF-BUYBACK-TONY-PHILLIPS-2-5-/221318602932?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item33879de0b4
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    In the early mid 90s, did you ever find a big $ card in packs?

    Pulled one of the 1992-93 Hoops Lottery Redemption cards and redeemed it. Still have the set in it's sealed bag.
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    Way to go PSA and PSA/DNA

    What's up with all of these signed Rose reprint rookies being slabbed as 1963 Topps Pete Rose with no mention of the reprint...
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    Cal Ripken Jr TEST Card 1982 Fleer Rookie

    What do you guys make of the proof cards that are up for sale on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-Fleer-Cal-Ripken-Jr-176-Blue-Proof-BGS-9-5-/291010406790?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item43c1926986 There seem to be a few of them. I wonder how they figure in with the test card, especially with the...
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    For those that like to ship items via UPS...

    5 Reasons Packages Get Destroyed (Learned Working at UPS) | Cracked.com I love cracked.com, and figured there are more than a few shippers here that can relate or have worse UPS damage stories...

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