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The Quest is Over!

A while back, I remembered seeing online that someone was selling/trading their Josh Hamilton 1999 Topps Traded autograph. I contacted them, and didn't hear back. I tried again, and they continued to ask me to make an offer. I said I don't really do offers, and they said they would take $500. I told them that was more than I could get one for on ebay, and said I was thinking less than half. I never heard back. Flash forward to now - curiosity struck me, and I tried searching for it again. The ad was a few weeks ago,

An Update

I was able to sell the Bo Jackson ball really quickly - it surprised me! Someone also ended up buying the rest of the autographs on the same day. After fees, the Bo went for $49. After selling the other autographs, I was at $64. After this, I found a nice little lot of jersey / autograph cards for $70. I talked him down to $50, and ended up selling many of them lightning fast! There were some really cool ones, too. When I got the cards in, I was super happy. 1 went to a Redsox fan for $1.

The Quest for Hamilton Continues

After going back and forth with someone online for a few weeks, a guy was finally able to break free from his engagements, and come over. He brought with him a few items that we had talked about over email. A Barry Bonds autographed baseball bat, and a Nomar Garciappara autographed baseball. He traded those for some unopened boxes I had left over from my Black Friday monster purchase, so I'm now enjoying them in my office! I particularly enjoy the Bonds bat - I mean, what's not to like? The all time home run king autographed this puppy,

The Quest Continues (and card / story pick ups along the way!)

Ok, so I'm going to hammer out the update for my question to go from a 1989 Fleer set to a 1999 Topps Traded Josh Hamilton autographed rookie card first and foremost. I had an ad online, selling a boat load of older complete sets for $150. I didn't even think anything about my "boat anchor" (the 1989 Fleer complete set) as others have called it to be part of a deal. Since I was selling for $150, I brought along the set, hoping he ws going to ask me to break a $20 (it seems like people bring along

Trading Game! Are you in?

The other night, we went to a friend's house for her birthday party. It was at her parent's casa, so they had a fire going, and a good time was had by all. Her dad was there, and I remembered he collected baseball cards. I struck up a conversation with him about it, and he invited me in to show me some of his stuff. He mentioned he largely got out of the hobby, but still had a few items. Notably, from what I recall, a 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan / Jerry Koosman rookie - autographed by both!, a 1999

My Dream Come True … 20 Years in the Making

20 years ago, at 12 years of age, I sat eagerly in the passenger seat while my mom drove me to the Tri Star card show to meet my childhood hero Jose Canseco. This was before all the steroid controversy (though, after various dui's, domestic abuse accusations, etc.) - my folks said over and over again that I sure could pick 'em as far as heroes go. Mom and I got to the line and asked the following question: "Do you want to have your picture taken with Jose for $50?" DO I EVER!!!!! But, money was tight, so we

The 12 MILLION Card Deal

Don'cha just love dealing with people onilne? I have met plenty of fantastic people through Craig's List, various forums, the blogosphere, etc. but man alive ... there are some real turds out there. As a person who regularly partakes in the buying, selling and trading of items, I have come to find that most people are morons. Ok, maybe that is taking it a bit far, but I'd estimate that 30% of all folks who say they will get something either stand you up, or their dog died for the 8th time, etc. The others tend to be real tough

Trade of the Day

I don't do much trading, but I had reached out to a guy online who was selling his collection. As it turns out, it was a guy who I had setup next to at a card show I was at. He had a bunch of older wax and sets he was trying to get rid of. He brought up the "x-factor" that all of us collectors have to deal with: The wife. He mentioned that if he sold his collection, his wife would probably end up taking the money, so he'd like to keep it fun, and just keep it

I Bust You Buy for Adam – 2012 Topps … Jeter Style

Not too shabby! Adam 2012 Topps Break 2- Broadcast your self LIVE

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The empty gravity boxes were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that packs of baseball cards soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of superfractors danced in their heads Strasburg in its magnetic holder, a screw down held Shaq Both had been pulled from a few newly busted packs When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I ran downstairs and saw it was the batter Away to the

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