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ABBAdad · August 15, 2003 2:30PM

Hi all. This is my first post to this forum although I have been reading this forum for almost a year. I feel like I "know" many of you via reading your posts here and various correspondences through emails.

I will introduce myself. My name is David Moss. I am an Optometrist in the Memphis, TN area. My nickname comes from the first letter of my kids names (Amber, Brittany-adopted daughter, Brittany Ann, Aaron). Two Brittany's gets confusing at times!

Anyway, I started collecting sportscards in 1970 at the ripe age of 6 and carried through until 1979 when sports, cars and girls became more important. After years of adulthood, I have come back to my collecting habit, re-collecting the cards from my youth. I am actively pursuing the 1972 Topps baseball set currently but have several sets registered on the PSA set registry.

I feel like I've already gained a wealth of insight into the hobby from you guys already just from reading these posts and I look forward to interacting more with you here and drawing upon your collective wisdom.

David

Basilone · August 15, 2003 2:36PM

Welcome aboard David.....as you know....this particular board is the place to learn from and share ideas with...some of the top vintage collectors in the world.

John Basilone

Vargha · August 15, 2003 2:40PM

as you know....this particular board is the place to learn from and share ideas with...some of the top vintage collectors in the world

And some smart-asses like me as well! Welcome to the board where being psycho about cards is normal.

Basilone · August 15, 2003 2:43PM

David,

You have built a freaking 51 Bowman set in 8 or better...youve earned the right to be a smart-ass.

John

motocrosser · August 15, 2003 2:57PM

Welcome ABBAdad,
I would be TSDKdad, I like yours better (initials not children). Good group, back in the day... Do you do house calls? I think I need new reading glasses after reading some of the threads tonight.
72, nice set!
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GoSoxBoSox · August 15, 2003 8:21PM

Welcome David,

Although vargha is right-on with the smart-ass comment. This is a wonderful place for bad, good, and expert feedback - you decide as you read.

Best of Luck.

LloydsBaseballCards · August 15, 2003 9:59PM

Welcome, we need nome new members as fast as the old ones are dropping off.

carkim · August 16, 2003 3:36AM

Welcome ABBA

FB · August 16, 2003 4:26AM

Welcome David!

But the 72 set???? What the heck were you thinking????

Not sure how much knowledge there is, but you will definitely find a bunch of smart a$$!!! Prices on 71 are still pretty strong, but the 72's especially in PSA 8 have dropped off dramatically over the last few months - pick them up cheaply while you can. Always glad to see another glutton for punishment!

Tipem · August 16, 2003 4:33AM

ABBAdad,

Welcome to the boards.Always good to see new blood.And Vargha is only partially correct.We have some of the other kind of asses as well.The nice thing about this board is there is always someone to tell you what kind you are.Good group of guys here that can help a lot as well as keep you in stitches.Always a laugh or two here.

Vic

ABBAdad · August 16, 2003 6:02AM

Frank,
I'm laying low on the 71's for now because of the strong prices. The 72's are relatively cheap right now which is why I'm concentrating on it. I'll be up around 31% when I register my newest additions to the set. Not bad for 2 months time, but like you said before, the 72 set is a marathon, not a sprint.

ABBAdad

marty · August 17, 2003 3:02AM

David
I have a stack of 1971 PSA 7's if you feel the need. I am sure a lot of others here can help you towards your sets with 7's. Most of them will be strong cards that were sent in expecting 8's. If you are interested email

LucyBop · August 17, 2003 6:19AM

Be Bop A Lula!!!

PSAtan · August 17, 2003 7:13PM

Two kids with the same name isn't a big problem. Here's a problem--I dated a woman named "Martina". She called herself "Marti". My dad's name is Martin. He goes by "Marty". Now, think about what happens in the bedroom when you call out "marti/marty" during the height of your ecstasy. It's downright creepy. I cried and questioned my manliness. I'm still seeing a shrink.

Welcome aboard,

Satan

carew4me · August 17, 2003 10:22PM

ABBA,
Welcome to the boards!

Can you answer LASIK(sp) questions?

ABBAdad · August 17, 2003 11:58PM

ABBAdad · August 17, 2003 11:59PM

Carew,

Yeah, can answer LASIK questions.....if the price is right!

Seriously, fire away.

ABBA

carew4me · August 18, 2003 12:23AM

...Dont mean to pull the "can you conduct an eye test while at a party deal" but...

My wife is seriously considering LASIK. Our Optom seems casual about suggesting it and maybe
he gets a kick back.

Are some procedures better than others?
What is a reasonable cost?
Anything to avoid, watchout for?

--she is worried about the cutting and the complications that could be permanent! Me too!

Maybe there are other board members who are considering this and you input could help others.

Thanks.

rw2win · August 18, 2003 12:59AM

My wife had it about 6 months ago. No problems, very little discomfort for the first 12 hours. She now has 20/20.
I think hers was right around 3k.

ABBAdad · August 18, 2003 1:13AM

Carew,

First of all, I would need to know what kind of Rx your wife has. The BEST candidates are near-sighted with little or no astigmatism. The worst results come from farsighted RXs.

I have done many, many, many post-op LASIK followups and it has been VERY successful. Almost everyone has said that they would do it again if they had the option. I have never seen a "horror story". I saw much more of that with the surgery- RK.

LASIK will correct distance vision, but does little to help the "over 40" need for reading glasses that so many of us are experiencing!! As for price, it depends on who you see. If it's like Memphis, you can a discount doctor that would do it for $800. I would avoid them like the plague. A good reputable surgeon will charge $2-3K. Go to them, because like so many other things, you get what you pay for.
Hope this helps!

ABBA

zardoz51 · August 18, 2003 1:27AM

David!

So my crazy cousin joins the board. About freakin' time!

Pay no attention to half these guys. They make me look like I'm
playing with a full deck. That alone speaks volumes.

Nice to have you here and be able to offer those jaded opinions that
only a "Moss" can.

ABBAdad · August 18, 2003 2:47AM

Cousin Zardoz,

Yeah,my computer illiteracy kept me from these boards for almost a year. Long story....., but anyway, great to join you guys.....I think

Tipem · August 18, 2003 9:54AM

OH God!!!!

Another Zardoz.(or at least somewhat close)

I am not sure that the boards can take two...... Playing with a full deck??????

It could be very interesting around here!!!

Vic

Vargha · August 18, 2003 10:04AM

I think he meant a "full deck" between the two of them.

ABBAdad · August 18, 2003 10:19AM

Ok Vargha. If you keep this up I'm gonna sick my cousin Zardoz on you!

zardoz51 · August 18, 2003 10:25AM

Relax David (M that is)

Get to know Vargha, and his logic becomes as waterproof as a sponge. Don't insult him, just be kind and give him a smile and a cookie. He'll usually go away

Vargha · August 18, 2003 10:32AM

Tell me more about the cookie part . . .

zardoz51 · August 18, 2003 10:42AM

Cookies are good and are only given out sparingly.

thegemmintman · August 18, 2003 11:06AM

Welcome ABBAdad!

Any cousin of Zardoz is a cousin of mi...er you're not on the lam are you?

murcerfan · August 18, 2003 11:43AM

eeee Gads..........Not another Girl Scout !

BigKidAtHeart · August 18, 2003 11:48AM

welcome ABBAdad!

Hope you enjoy the chatter
and let me know if I can ever
help you .
~jeff

Machodoc · August 18, 2003 12:23PM

Welcome to the Board (s) David! I'm pretty new myself. Seems we have a couple of thing in common: 1972 Topps and being an adoptive dad.

I guess we are in the 1972 marathon together. I'm really curious however about the comments about the bottom having fallen out of the 1972 cards. A question for those vets amongst us: where were "average" PSA8 and PSA9 commons going for a year ago (or longer)? I got serious on my 1972 set about three weeks ago, and after about 175 cards later I am averaging between $7 to $11 for commons, before shipping.

ABBAdad · August 18, 2003 1:00PM

Machodoc,

I'm well aware that you are pursuing the 72 set as you sniped me out of some cards a few days ago!

Oh well, all's fair in love and cards I guess. Thanks for the welcome and maybe we can help each other out with that friggin 72 monster!

ABBA dabba doo

ABBAdad · August 18, 2003 1:01PM

Murcerfan,

LOL

ABBAdad · August 18, 2003 1:04PM

Gemmint,

Look. Anyone going after my cousin Paul with cheap shots is gonna have to deal with the both of us now. Family has to stick together!!

LuxuryWines · August 18, 2003 1:14PM

ABBAdad,

Welcome to the boards glad to have you aboard.... Since you are a cousin of Zardoz... I must ask .... Where is your 1970 Kellogg's Set? Or are you the black sheep of the family?

qualitycards · August 18, 2003 1:51PM

Man! I'm off the boards for a few days (computer problems) and now I see another Zardoz clone come into the fold. Soon you will see hundreds of "Moss men" - their pods are everywhere.

David Moss, welcome to the boards! To maintain posting, you must be a wise ass too!

...jay

ABBAdad · August 18, 2003 2:08PM

Luxury,

Sorry, no 1970 Kelloggs. I guess that does make me the black sheep in the Moss family. Siiiiiiigggghhhhhhhh.

ABBAdad · August 18, 2003 2:10PM

Jay,

My arse will have to be dumb or wise. I'll leave that to you guys to decide.

mcastaldi · August 19, 2003 12:45AM

ABBAdad> To give you a better idea of what you asked about the bottom falling out of the market for 72s. . .

When I built the set the first time, I did it from about January 2001 to August 2002 and got to 94%. When I started, I set a goal of all PSA7s. That didn't last long because 8s were plentiful, but if I got 7s from my own submissions I put them into the set. PSA8s on eBay were typically priced -
* Series 1-5 were generally in the $12-$21 range.
* Series 6 were generally in the $20-$35 range.

In August 2002, I sold off the set to work on 75s and take care of a few other things. When the 75 set got to within a few cards of complete back in February 2003, I saw the prices of the 72s on eBay and decided I needed to dive back in. Since February, I've been VERY aggressive on the low-pop cards and bottom-fed PSA8 & 9 commons. In that time, I've gotten to almost 70% complete at a GPA of 8.12. But here's the trick - right now, I'd say I'm into what I have for right around $12/card. Granted, I don't have several of the major stars, but I have the more expensive ones - Mays, Mays IA, Fisk, Ryan, Aaron IA, Rose, Bench, Clemente, Clemente IA (PSA9), Carew, Carew IA, & Garvey. Sure, I need the Reggies, Munsons, and a few other HOFers - but I know those will all be available whenever I want to pick them up. And because I've managed to obtain all but two of the toughest cards in the set, the last 30% I need won't be the impenetrable wall it will be for others.

Anyway, I hope this helps.

Mike

Machodoc · August 19, 2003 1:58AM

Mike - What do you consider the hardest cards in the 72 set? For my money they seem to be the Mays and Aaron IA cards, but you have more experience there than I.

Steve

mcastaldi · August 19, 2003 2:40AM

Steve> Paul Schaal IA (#178) is the toughest. Only five PSA8 NQ with no 9s. Second is probably Maury Wills IA. Other tough cards - Ken Henderson (still have yet to see one perfectly focused), Alan Gallagher, Cleon Jones IA (always centered 90/10), Wayne Garrett (always 90/10), Ted Abernathy (not a nice picture anyway and then registration is always terrible), Frank Baker, Hal McRae IA (always 90/10), Reds RC & Ken Holtzman. Those are the cards that immediately come to mind.

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