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 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

So, I did an "I Break, You Buy" for a feller named Ryan tonight on Blog TV.  A fun time was had by all.  While me, and the small crowd of people were waiting for Ryan to make his presence, the group was treated to a song, and dance by yours truly.  I promise I'm not on any meds.  By that same token, I can almost promise you that everyone there thinks I should be.  Ahh, teh interwebs... Anyway, The break was of a 2012 Topps 24 pack series II.  $24 gets you a LIVE and recorded bust of it,

Here are the hits and the videos!  Mike672 opted to have me bust his box for him, video tape it, and he gets the hits.  He only paid $16 for the box, and left the commons behind, so he didn't have to pay to ship them.  I'd say he did really well!  It looks like about $80 worth of book value here.  Vintage Legends Babe Ruth & Jackie Robinson, Philadelphia A's Short Print, Nolan Ryan Short Print and Buster Posey Rookie Several rookies of Giancarlo Stanton, Jason Heyward & Starlin Castro FIVE Stephen Strasburg Rookies! Mike672 Break 1- Broadcast your