People all over the globe come to me with their custom card projects. From a PSA certified Babe Ruth signature to a paw print of a dog, I create unique custom cards for a variety of genres! Here’s one of them, and you can click the button below for many, many more examples!
I love getting positive feedback from the fictitious “gotcha” stories I write. One of my favorites is about Mouschi’s Grocery Store from the mid 1980’s, when they produced a card of Canseco that shouldn’t have existed. The problem? Mouschi’s Grocery Store wasn’t real to begin with!
Sometimes, all it takes is a fake press release and a legitimate sounding name to sell an invisible baseball card. I created the term “invisifractor” and posted it up on ebay. Shortly, it caused a firestorm in the card collecting community.
No, I didn’t get $122.49 for it – I told the buyer it was a joke, and if they wanted to pay, it would all be donated. Nevertheless, it was a lot of fun, and my term “invisifractor” is now used all the time.
Many people requested I make a card of myself with an autograph, so I did! I took it twelve steps further though, and created a completely custom design. I then embedded a hair from my moustache as well as a piece of the cap I wear. I then put it on Ebay, and ran a contest to see who could come closest to guessing the final bid. The winner of this contest would then be eligible to win a prize if they unlocked “The Mouschi Code” – a website I setup with all kinds of riddles.
There are several pieces in my collection that I am incredibly thankful to have. I decided to create a page to showcase them. From a game used glove I traded with Jose for, to an autographed card that was made entirely of his game used bat – I have some unique pieces to show!
Over the past several years, I have acquired millions of cards at one time. From doing a trade for 6 million cards at once to acquiring a literal house full of cards, I think I’ve seen it all – that is until the next deal comes around!
While the acquisitions were great, I enjoyed writing about them *almost* as much. Not all collection and dealer inventory buy-outs are fun and games, though. I’ve come across several duds as well. Click below to read the heroes and zeroes!
“I just wanted to take the time to express my gratitude for your site. I will continue to follow your incredible card creations and stories. Thanks a ton for making it all public.”
Want to leave me a note about what you think about my writing or customs? Feel free to do so below.
That. Is. Amazing. I always look forward to your posts of custom cards, but this takes it to a whole new level…I was smiling the whole time reading your post.
btimmI like baseball but I do not collect Baseball cards and I have never been on any other part of Blowout other than FB pagesThis was one of the coolest stories I have ever read(here or elsewhere). That is such an unbelievable experience and so well put together. I also really hate reading lengthy stuff, but I wish this story would have been twice as long!
Congrats on being able to tell this story to anyone and congrats for all those really nice custom pieces!
ChrisFaceoffI really enjoy and look forward to reading your stories. I am so jealous of you for one reason(jealous might not be the correct word.) I wish I had your passion for the hobby! Everytime I read one of your stories it burns a little fire down deep in my belly to find a Mcgwire that I don’t have. Case in point remember that drawing of Mcgwire I got after you got the Canseco? Thank you for being on of the TRUE collectors in the hobby. My morning started off great thanks to you.
bethanyb1201Simply put- Holy cow! Easily the best post I have ever read. This is post of the year, decade, century. That is an absolutely incredible story!
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