============ The Morning Thread ============

[wolfmanalfredo]

How goes it everyone? Got to sleep in a little today, and it looks like the last nice day temperature wise before we get back below zero. About 34 right now, I've actually got shorts on today lol.

 

[Pinbreaker]

Good morning everyone..

Chas, Sparky....thanks. Kind of embarrassed I got to where I was, but a little at a time adds up over a few years. Feeling great now though.

Congrats.. I recently hit an all-time back around Christmas..(290!) and I am now back down to 272... I am trying to get down to 265, then 250, then to 235..

Here are a few recent pickups I grabbed..







and I have been looking at these since I sold the 2 I had..

 

[FrostyCollects]

G'morn gents & gals!

Getting ready to swap some frosted plastic panes (for fluorescent lighting in basement). There are some cracked ones that the previous owner didn't bother to replace. Lots and lots of dead bugs there, too.

Does anyone know anyplace (big name stores) that still sells toilet lid covers? I'm talking about rectangular ones that hide pipes, not the seat lids. Seems like they're not commonly sold anymore.

Oh, I picked up 3 more #1 leathers since my last visit. And an incoming Frank Thomas 04/10...as a temporary gap filler. Maybe someone in that FT Collectors thread got a #1 or #10 and doesn't mind swapping... *fingers crossed*

 

[A_Pharis]

Good morning everyone..




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I bid on that. :-/ I didn't meet reserve though.

 

[A_Pharis]

Oh, I do find solace in tha I own 4 of the Rival Factions Campy GU gloves. The leatherbound set is just so dman popular and expensive! I'd love the Campy and a Doby, though.

 

[metallicalex777]

Good Morning gents! Waiting for the shuttle at work to take us in. I picked up some mail on my way in and got a package from Mac Also got a package from Topps that had to be signed for...should be one of my long awaited for redemptions but won't open it until lunch time.

Mac - Thanks A TON for the Felix card bud! I'll be sure to scan and post soon this week

 

[hoopster3977]

Howdy fellas.

 

[thefatguy]

Oh, I picked up 3 more #1 leathers since my last visit. And an incoming Frank Thomas 04/10...as a temporary gap filler. Maybe someone in that FT Collectors thread got a #1 or #10 and doesn't mind swapping... *fingers crossed*

You can try the Frank Thomas thread. One of them may have it or know who does.

 

[thefatguy]

Good Morning gents! Waiting for the shuttle at work to take us in. I picked up some mail on my way in and got a package from Mac Also got a package from Topps that had to be signed for...should be one of my long awaited for redemptions but won't open it until lunch time.

Mac - Thanks A TON for the Felix card bud! I'll be sure to scan and post soon this week

Hey Alex, where does this shuttle pick you up?
Do you miss the drive to work? :lol:

 

[thefatguy]

Chas, Sparky....thanks. Kind of embarrassed I got to where I was, but a little at a time adds up over a few years. Feeling great now though.

Chasing your brood around didn't shed the lbs?
You have a hockey team now, don't you?
:lol:

Congrats on the wt loss.

Not to steal Steve's thunder, but I've managed to lose almost 10 lbs in a couple months. Trying to be the not-so-fatguy

 

[steve-a-reno]

Eh, not so much...lol
We do have a minor league hockey team though....been to a couple of games.

Chasing your brood around didn't shed the lbs?
You have a hockey team now, don't you?
:lol:

Congrats on the wt loss.

Not to steal Steve's thunder, but I've managed to lose almost 10 lbs in a couple months. Trying to be the not-so-fatguy

 

[thefatguy]

Eh, not so much...lol
We do have a minor league hockey team though....been to a couple of games.

Sorry, I meant the number of kids in your house = 1 hockey team


:lol:

 

[steve-a-reno]

Sorry, I meant the number of kids in your house = 1 hockey team




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:lol:

Not quite, but that is funny!

 

[MansGame]

Good Morning gents! Waiting for the shuttle at work to take us in. I picked up some mail on my way in and got a package from Mac Also got a package from Topps that had to be signed for...should be one of my long awaited for redemptions but won't open it until lunch time.

Mac - Thanks A TON for the Felix card bud! I'll be sure to scan and post soon this week

You're welcome man! I knew they had to "go home" and glad they made it

 

[TBTwinsFan]

Well, I'm off to take care of the dog.

Hopefully I have some mail when I get back

 

[George_Calfas]

Good morning everyone..

and I have been looking at these since I sold the 2 I had..

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This is what I tried to get you for MTSS and failed

 

[alexs64]

This is what I tried to get you for MTSS and failed

And if GC tried and failed, you know it wasn't because he was being cheap.


I noticed Ethier has an SP in series 1. I also noticed that there are 2 already listed and only retail for the most part has been busted. LOL

 

[metallicalex777]

Hey Alex, where does this shuttle pick you up?
Do you miss the drive to work? :lol:

I still drive into work but since I start later we have a free off site parking lot that a shuttle takes us to and from

 

[metallicalex777]

This is what I tried to get you for MTSS and failed

True story! That looked like a tough listing. Glad Kevin finally got one. The Edgar /5 you got unread is definitely top notch

 

[Pinbreaker]

GC Most sellers have had their listed with a $250 BIN and won't budge..

I just happen to be loking the other day at some of my Leather Bound Gloves and thought I'd do a quick search.. I was glad that my snipe was good enough..

The two I had before I picked up awhile ago for about $60 - $70 each and I sold them about 3 years ago when I saw what they were going for.. ($225 and $200).. but as the years went by, I kicked myself in the ass for not keeping one of them...

I've been looking at various cards online to see what my next set adventure might be..