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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    on2legs said:
    Not a bad return at 300 x $90 per card. 
    I've been watching these and there are now 7500 PSA 10's!.  They regularly sell between 30-40.  There was a recent at $54 but that seems odd when theres BIN for 15 cheaper.
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,119
    All the Wemby’s are down between the massive quantity and the container US Customs seized containing thousands of counterfeit Prizm RC’s from China.  
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore


  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    on2legs said:
    All the Wemby’s are down between the massive quantity and the container US Customs seized containing thousands of counterfeit Prizm RC’s from China.  
    Really?  Why didn't I hear that one!!!????
  • jerparker20jerparker20 Posts: 2,500
    on2legs said:
    All the Wemby’s are down between the massive quantity and the container US Customs seized containing thousands of counterfeit Prizm RC’s from China.  
    Really?  Why didn't I hear that one!!!????
    Here’s a link for ya: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/cpb-counterfeit-trading-cards-victor-wembanyama-fakes/
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,119
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore


  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    on2legs said:
    All the Wemby’s are down between the massive quantity and the container US Customs seized containing thousands of counterfeit Prizm RC’s from China.  
    Really?  Why didn't I hear that one!!!????
    Here’s a link for ya: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/cpb-counterfeit-trading-cards-victor-wembanyama-fakes/
    on2legs said:
    I went and researched it right after.  They look really good to be fakes.  I wouldn't be surprised if they were made in the same plant as the regulars.
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,727
    I started to get cracking on collecting the 1954 Topps set.  
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    MayDay10 said:
    I started to get cracking on collecting the 1954 Topps set.  
    You missed the boat on that one.  Aaron, Kaline and Banks rc cards.  Thats a big set.  If you don't mind lower grades it achievable.
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,119
    MayDay10 said:
    I started to get cracking on collecting the 1954 Topps set.  
    Whoa! That's great! That's a beautiful set.  Love the portraits along with the smaller action poses. 
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore


  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,727
    MayDay10 said:
    I started to get cracking on collecting the 1954 Topps set.  
    You missed the boat on that one.  Aaron, Kaline and Banks rc cards.  Thats a big set.  If you don't mind lower grades it achievable.
    Yeah, I have kind of a system where I am going to incrementally acquire the cards.  As I go I am going to upgrade as well.  Going to try to spend less (including shipping) than the psa guide price.  When I upgrade, going to try to get more than the price.  

    I'm in the process of going through my house and selling a lot of junk (and other stuff just taking up space) in order to fund the machine.  
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    MayDay10 said:
    MayDay10 said:
    I started to get cracking on collecting the 1954 Topps set.  
    You missed the boat on that one.  Aaron, Kaline and Banks rc cards.  Thats a big set.  If you don't mind lower grades it achievable.
    Yeah, I have kind of a system where I am going to incrementally acquire the cards.  As I go I am going to upgrade as well.  Going to try to spend less (including shipping) than the psa guide price.  When I upgrade, going to try to get more than the price.  

    I'm in the process of going through my house and selling a lot of junk (and other stuff just taking up space) in order to fund the machine.  
    Very nice!
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    If you haven't read about it.  Bobby Witt Jr played a game with 7 of his rc cards in his pocket and signed them and sent them off to PSA.  Pretty cool for the hobby and a player who collects.

    I have his Flipstock card that I'd love to trade him.
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 42,034
    If you haven't read about it.  Bobby Witt Jr played a game with 7 of his rc cards in his pocket and signed them and sent them off to PSA.  Pretty cool for the hobby and a player who collects.

    I have his Flipstock card that I'd love to trade him.

    Did he have them in a slab/protective case or were they loose when he played with them in his pocket? That would be funny if it was the the latter.
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
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    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
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    5/1/16- NYC
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    9/2/18- Boston, MA
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    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    If you haven't read about it.  Bobby Witt Jr played a game with 7 of his rc cards in his pocket and signed them and sent them off to PSA.  Pretty cool for the hobby and a player who collects.

    I have his Flipstock card that I'd love to trade him.

    Did he have them in a slab/protective case or were they loose when he played with them in his pocket? That would be funny if it was the the latter.
    Loose played with in his pocket!  One card graded a 1 and he notes that his sweat wore out the card.
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5489541/2024/05/13/bobby-witt-jr-game-worn-cards/
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 42,034
    If you haven't read about it.  Bobby Witt Jr played a game with 7 of his rc cards in his pocket and signed them and sent them off to PSA.  Pretty cool for the hobby and a player who collects.

    I have his Flipstock card that I'd love to trade him.

    Did he have them in a slab/protective case or were they loose when he played with them in his pocket? That would be funny if it was the the latter.
    Loose played with in his pocket!  One card graded a 1 and he notes that his sweat wore out the card.
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5489541/2024/05/13/bobby-witt-jr-game-worn-cards/

    :lol:
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    Hoping TOPPS makes this!!!! My photoshop skills are getting better. 
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,119
    I give you a 10/10 for creativity and humor.  And a 1/10 for the photoshopping.  

    =)
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore


  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    on2legs said:
    I give you a 10/10 for creativity and humor.  And a 1/10 for the photoshopping.  

    =)
    It was meant to look bad, lol.  I have to do it on my phone w a free app.  TY though.
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,119
    on2legs said:
    I give you a 10/10 for creativity and humor.  And a 1/10 for the photoshopping.  

    =)
    It was meant to look bad, lol.  I have to do it on my phone w a free app.  TY though.
    Send it to PSA!!
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore


  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    The Volpe 1/1 RC debut card bounty has been collected!

    150K for this card!
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    Filthbomb breaks is looking sus.  Not sure if any of you follow that sort of thing or not?

    Also Fanatics.  Mark my words.  Will; take over the card aftermarket industries too.  They will open up their own breaking and shops soon.  They really are evil.
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,727
    My start to the 1954 set.  I have a ways to go.  Nice looking cards though.


  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    MayDay10 said:
    My start to the 1954 set.  I have a ways to go.  Nice looking cards though.


    Oh hell yeah!  This is the set that Williams has 2 cards in I believe?
    Once you get the Aaron and Banks the rest will be easy.

    Enjoy the hunt!!!
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,727
    Yes, 2 williams cards.  #1 in orange and #250 in yellow.  Jackie is in the next batch I am going to need to find.  Plus upgrade 1 of the first 5.  Raising funds first.  Going to start off with a 1 or 2 for Jackie and maybe upgrade later.

    A really good set for legendary players.  
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    MayDay10 said:
    Yes, 2 williams cards.  #1 in orange and #250 in yellow.  Jackie is in the next batch I am going to need to find.  Plus upgrade 1 of the first 5.  Raising funds first.  Going to start off with a 1 or 2 for Jackie and maybe upgrade later.

    A really good set for legendary players.  
    Absolutely.  Just think of the players whom rookies are in this and the next years?!  A great time for legendary players.
    54 Kaline, Banks and Aaron.
    55 Clemente, Koufax and Killebrew.
    6 HOFers rcs the same 2 years.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    So for the pulse of the hobby right now its dead... I guess everyone is gearing up for the National? The Jackson Holiday SSP's seem to be selling nicely even though they don't seem too rare...
    Elly Da La Cruz is exciting but no one cares.
    Judge and Ohtani are slaying and nobody gives a hoot.

    Buy vintage.

    oh and my boy Trout you might ask? People are asking 4 years ago prices for his cards today and are not getting them.  I am buying up rarer Trout stuff when I see it.
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,727
    Juan Soto maybe?  He is looking like an emerging stud (well already was good but kind of stashed on Washington and San Diego).  If he continues his play and signs a big deal with the Yankees, that could be a big one.

    Im sure people have been on that one a long time ago though.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    MayDay10 said:
    Juan Soto maybe?  He is looking like an emerging stud (well already was good but kind of stashed on Washington and San Diego).  If he continues his play and signs a big deal with the Yankees, that could be a big one.

    Im sure people have been on that one a long time ago though.
    There was a rush when he first came over.  Even Gunnar was big a bit ago too.  Jackson Holiday was a buzz too.  The hobby is in a funk.  Seems like everyone is chasing the new stuff and not knowing what to be excited about.

    Again, maybe the hype is all about the National?
  • jerparker20jerparker20 Posts: 2,500
    edited June 25
    The hobby is eating itself. Way too much product, way too many variants of the same cards, too many people with an “investment” mindset (remember how Todd Van Popple RCs were going to make people millionaires) thinking their PSA 10 Jackson Holliday is on par with shares of Microsoft or Amazon, and a lot of greed between Fanatics, breakers, flippers and sleazy card shops clearing out blaster boxes from Targets and Walmarts then marking up them in their shops It’s somewhat gross.

    Ive been collecting off and on since ‘86. My seven year old kid is starting to get interested in sports. Figured I’d pick up a blaster to rip with him. Something fun. Stopped by the local Target, nothing on the shelves. Stopped at the local card shop, guess what they had… piles of retail blasters marked up $10-20 over retail. Fuck that. We went home and looked through my collection instead.

    Nowadays, all I’m collecting is vintage (mainly 1970s baseball and basketball), autos of HOF players.and Ohtani/Ichiro. I’ll let the “investors” and gamblers have at it.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    The hobby is eating itself. Way too much product, way too many variants of the same cards, too many people with an “investment” mindset (remember how Todd Van Popple RCs were going to make people millionaires) thinking their PSA 10 Jackson Holliday is on par with shares of Microsoft or Amazon, and a lot of greed between Fanatics, breakers, flippers and sleazy card shops clearing out blaster boxes from Targets and Walmarts then marking up them in their shops It’s somewhat gross.

    Ive been collecting off and on since ‘86. My seven year old kid is starting to get interested in sports. Figured I’d pick up a blaster to rip with him. Something fun. Stopped by the local Target, nothing on the shelves. Stopped at the local card shop, guess what they had… piles of retail blasters marked up $10-20 over retail. Fuck that. We went home and looked through my collection instead.

    Nowadays, all I’m collecting is vintage (mainly 1970s baseball and basketball), autos of HOF players.and Ohtani/Ichiro. I’ll let the “investors” and gamblers have at it.

    yeah unless you have a 1/1 lock of a HOFer that u puled retail there is no investment.
    A bunch of us talk about the massive print runs and then you have the "cheerleaders" who see everything is good and nothing to worry about.

    This will continue for a while as the hobby is still experiencing growth.  Once that growth stops is when everything comes crashing. What is crazy to me is you have people that will come up to me w a backup running back card that's numbered to 5 and want to trade it for a Josh Allen card.  No no no no no.  Shoo.

    It's people like that that are keeping the hobby afloat.  People w junk that still pass it off as worth.  I saw this playout in the 90's. History will repeat itself.  Loricana might replace sportscards, who knows...
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