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Makes me feel kinda good getting all those Sleeth SP's and pulling the Allison chrome last night.
Kevin, find any cards of my list???
Ben
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Sung Jung /555
Jeff Allison /555
Carlos Quentin/555
Matt Creighton/555
Thanks!
TheRoach
roach, are any of your chrome retrofractors for trade? I am trying to put together that set...are you trying to do it too?
Thanks
<< <i>roach, are any of your chrome retrofractors for trade? I am trying to put together that set...are you trying to do it too? >>
I currently have 6 Sung Jung, 4 Carlos Quentin, 3 Jeff Allison, and 1 50/50 centered Matt Creighton. Just prospecting, not putting a set together. What do you need? Maybe I can help.
TheRoach
If anyone is interested...I have listed my Master set (w/o the box toppers) on eBay.
It ends Sunday Night...here is the LINK
Jeff Allison /555 20.00
Carlos Quentin/555 10.00
Matt Creighton/555 10.00
Rickie Weeks /555 9.00
Hope this helps.
Kevin
You guys should save your money and stop listening to Kevin.
<< <i>Sung Jung /555 10.00
Jeff Allison /555 20.00
Carlos Quentin/555 10.00
Matt Creighton/555 10.00
Rickie Weeks /555 9.00
Hope this helps.
Kevin >>
Yes it did. Thank you very much. Guess what I found at my local Target today? 2 more boxes. I swore that I wouldn't buy more because of the lack of success on my last retail box. Well, I gamnled anyway with one of the 2 boxes.
Pretty good luck I suppose. I pulled the Jeter SP, Manny Ramirez "Old Logo" SP, Edwin Jackson SP, Moises Alou "Old Logo" SP, and about 7 other of the high number SP's. I pulled a Brandon Webb Chrome and the key card was a Kerry Wood Clubhouse Collection Jersey Relic Card. Overall not bad.
What would a Matt Moses Black Refractor be worth paying for?
TheRoach
I know what you mean - I went to the store for my wife and there on the shelf are two retails - well, what the heck. Did get some sp fills and good cards but my wife took my credit card! I'm still 9 sp's short: 92 120 412 413 423 435 436 455 466! It's one of Topps better sets overall and worth the chase IMO.
Ranch
I guess everyone gets to chose they're own poison.
Mike
<< <i>Ranch
I guess everyone gets to chose they're own poison.
Mike
Huh? You mean "their" own poison?
<< <i>Hahaha!! What a joke this set is! It's cheap and overrated! My O-Pee-Chee Gretzky RC alone is worth more! >>
Not sure about the "cheap" part. I have spent a pretty penny on this stuff already!!!
Stone - I will check my SP's when I get home. If I have some you may need, they are yours.
TheRoach
<< <i>
<< <i>Hahaha!! What a joke this set is! It's cheap and overrated! My O-Pee-Chee Gretzky RC alone is worth more! >>
Not sure about the "cheap" part. I have spent a pretty penny on this stuff already!!!
Stone - I will check my SP's when I get home. If I have some you may need, they are yours.
TheRoach
Ditto, I have yet to "sort" the case......
I think the "pull" the cards have also come down to the challenge of putting a whole set together, the card design, and of course the gum. Some people do not look at it as an investment. Some still think of this as a hobby.
Hmmmm....lot of talk about "book values" to claim moral high ground
but hey, whatever you like, you know
Loves me some shiny!
<< <i>"Some still think of this as a hobby"
Hmmmm....lot of talk about "book values" to claim moral high ground
but hey, whatever you like, you know >>
Read my post really slow..... no slower, did I say "ME", or did I say SOME? Im in it for the money to a degree. I do not "collect" baseball. Im in the baseball for the "money". I have a small business license and a website (not ready yet). Im not out to make money "hand over fist" but would like enough to pay for the cards I buy and to be able to buy more.
Now football I will "sock" some cards away (teams players I like) but those get sold also.
Yet there are SOME people that still collect to collect and I can respect and appreciate that, even to a degree where (depending on the card and person that wants it) book value would get overlooked. There are a few already that I would have no problem giving a "big" discount on a card I have that I have no intrest in except for "money".
Nice try, have a nice day and please come again.
looking for some stupid graded card of someone that no one cares about anymore. Living in the past
forever!
Topps Heritage is wonderful set to collect, I know of only one person here who actually intended it as
a chance to make money in the beginning. There are many collectors here who were attracted to the
set by the looks and by the challange to get all the cards...isn't that what it used to be about??
After these retail boxes, that none of us anticipated, it now seems like we can not only collect the
set but make a liltle money on it! Suddenly a few sour grapes jump on here and call us low lifes
becuase all we can talk about is money. I brought up this thread to make trades a bit easier, as
before the pricing, we have had nothing to determine what the cards were worth, and while these
prices aren't always accurate, it is a decent guide for most.
I, for one, have found it great what a reception topps heritage has made here. There are collectors
here who haven't touched a modern card in years, but who are now enjoying this. If someone wants
to turn a few bucks too I think thats great.
If you were too stubborn to get on board and now can't find any, then I pity you, maybe you will
be wiser next time, but don't come on here and try to ruin it for the rest of us.
Thanks
JS
"I have a small business license and a website "
Lookout folks, Barney has a bullet in his gun!
Loves me some shiny!
Hmmmm....lot of talk about "book values" to claim moral high ground.
But hey, whatever you like, you know >>
Hey Aknot, this Carew4Me guy likes to come in and instigate trouble on threads that he has no interest in to begin with. I found that if you just tell him off in one of your responses, he usually crawls back into his corner and continues fondling his vintage cards.
I agree with Kevin. If you don't like these cards and are obviously upset that you missed out on the fun and possible profits that these cards have to offer, why would you even come into a thread titled 2004 HERITAGE PRICING IS OUT. No, you're not instigating though. Get real.
TheRoach
<< <i>I agree with Kevin. If you don't like these cards and are obviously upset that you missed out on the fun and possible profits that these cards have to offer, why would you even come into a thread titled 2004 HERITAGE PRICING IS OUT. No, you're not instigating though. Get real.
TheRoach >>
Well said, Roach.
As one of the people who hasn't touched modern stuff since 1993 and hasn't bothered building a new set since 1991, I'm having fun with these cards. The fact that they're worth a little something helps me justify (both to myself and the wife) the amount I've spent on them in the last month.
Morrie
...still 30 cards away from the set...
<< <i>"I have a small business license and a website "
Lookout folks, Barney has a bullet in his gun!
Actually not until September when I get sworn in. I will keep you updated so you can come visit if you like.
<< <i> >>
Hmmmm....lot of talk about "book values" to claim moral high ground.
But hey, whatever you like, you know >>
Hey Aknot, this Carew4Me guy likes to come in and instigate trouble on threads that he has no interest in to begin with. I found that if you just tell him off in one of your responses, he usually crawls back into his corner and continues fondling his vintage cards.
I agree with Kevin. If you don't like these cards and are obviously upset that you missed out on the fun and possible profits that these cards have to offer, why would you even come into a thread titled 2004 HERITAGE PRICING IS OUT. No, you're not instigating though. Get real.
TheRoach
I dont mind explaining myself. I mean if you do look at some of my post he has a "semi" valid point. But its all about the delivery and I understand exactly what you mean.
I like the 2004 Heritage issue, beautiful "vintage looking" cards.
I was not critical in any way of people collecting this, but I love calling out hypocrits where ever
I see them.
We are all collectors here, so please , save it, in the end its all about the money.
Aknot between you, me and God, I wopuld say your fingers are blisterd and bleeding from paging
back and forth through Beckett trying to figure out how big your $2400 score is.
Its all about the money, not now when your building, but when you become board and sell them.
In fact, if these cards caught crazy money fire, you would ALL sell.
Its OK really.
Roach, your are very intimidating. I scared now! In the 3 months you have been here, I mean wow.
Loves me some shiny!
TheRoach
<< <i>Wow guys, sounds like a hit a nerve.
I was not critical in any way of people collecting this, but I love calling out hypocrits where ever
I see them.
We are all collectors here, so please , save it, in the end its all about the money.
Aknot between you, me and God, I wopuld say your fingers are blisterd and bleeding from paging
back and forth through Beckett trying to figure out how big your $2400 score is.
Its all about the money, not now when your building, but when you become board and sell them.
In fact, if these cards caught crazy money fire, you would ALL sell.
Its OK really.
>>
Yes and no. I have pulled all the Marinos and Phins cards for my own collection and (along with all my other Phins stuff) would never sell them, regardless of their price. So NO there. I have also pulled all the Mannings for a fellow collector that they (depending what they need) will get a good/fair price.
Yes because I bought them for the sole purpose of reselling them. I never "hid" that fact.
BUT I am also a collector so certain things I will collect and have no inclination to sell. As I believe other people do.
The Heritage and Prestige cases I bought will be sold. I busted them both and will sell all I can (actually that Randy Johnson looks cool enough to keep) because that is why I bought them. Again I have never "hid" that fact.
If I get $1 for EVERY card in that auction I won I would make out like a bandit. But I wont, so I have to invest my time into inventory, scanning etc. and still MAY not make enough to cover it. Will that make me run and sell my "private" collection? Nope. I will just have to adjust my "business model".
Please point out my hypocrisies. Im willing to discuss this further. And will freely admit if Im incorrect.
Allen & Ginter Cards
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<< <i>Hey Aknot - Did you pull anything cool from that Heritage case? Any RealOne Autos or Grandstand Glory cards? How many Relice cards, etc..?
TheRoach
Well I got some refractors and the parralell of the refractors. 3 Game used (one damaged want to return has "finger smudge through glue and a dent) and an auto of a "vintage" palyer. Do not remember his name. As for the SP's and "variants" of the reg issue I have yet to sort them. I have a small pile that I know from either the number or player.
You know as I stated before (for anyone else that is reading) I never kept up with baseball so I hardly know any of the players. Im a football man. Im into the baseball for the money.
<< <i>If no one was out to make money on cards, would there be any to buy? >>
As in the "public"? Of course. A lot of people do collect for money. But there are still some that collect for the "fun" of it. Its hard to find them and there are a few on the boards but yes I think it would still be a "hobby" to some.
Topps and the others would probably package the cards another way (candy, gum, toys, etc.) like it originally started. I do not think it can ever get back that way though.
2005 Origins Old Judge Brown #/20 and Black 1/1s, 2000 Ultimate Victory Gold #/25
2004 UD Legends Bake McBride autos & parallels, and 1974 Topps #601 PSA 9
Rare Grady Sizemore parallels, printing plates, autographs
Nothing on ebay
<< <i>Wow guys, sounds like a hit a nerve.
I like the 2004 Heritage issue, beautiful "vintage looking" cards.
I was not critical in any way of people collecting this, but I love calling out hypocrits where ever
I see them.
We are all collectors here, so please , save it, in the end its all about the money.
Its all about the money, not now when your building, but when you become board and sell them. >>
For someone that is so critical about others, you sure have alot of work to do on your spelling. I mean, I can understand a typo, but you really need to take some courses. "Hypocrites" and "Bored" come to mind as words you need help with.
But really, it's ok. Don't feel bad.
Whether I was here for just 1 day or 3 years should not play into my intimidation factor. It's guys like you think their $hit don't stink because you have over 1,000 posts. Quit bashing other threads if you don't like them. Your stupid, childish "Barney Fife" references to Aknot have no place on this thread either. Do you want us all to start making fun of you for wasting $50 on a Tom Landry PSA 4?? The seller of that card you purchased is popping a bottle of champagne right now that he was able to unload that card to someone. PSA 4? What is the description of such a low grade, VERY POOR? LOL
Maybe is it was Mantle. I'd still probably save my $$.
TheRoach
Raid,
whatever credibility you may have fooled yourself into believing you had, is now gone.
Please. go ahead and colelct the new stuff, I think that is great, we all like to see hard earned paper route money
flow into the hobby. Helps us all.
And I am flattered and rosey cheeked that you would take the time to "investigate" (good work Barney!) my
auction history.
But goog GOD please, NEVER ever open your Dorito hole and utter hence forth about vintage.
The typos? Its called doing this while WORKING WHILE TYPING. I know, I know, whaaaaa?
Not all of can sit at home on dad's computer and save the modern collecting world.
Loves me some shiny!
My credibility is gone? Says who? If you could bash the modern, you better get ready to take some lumps on your vintage.
As for your "typos", misspelled words don't fall into that category, Einstein. You just aren't too smart.
I'm at work also, but that doesn't seem to interfere with my spelling.
Anytime you want to meet in person and discuss this further so we don't clog up the boards, let me know. Maybe I can change your mind about the whole "intimidation" thing.
By the way, I didn't have to do much investigating since you posted your last few purchases on the same thread as me not long ago. Like I said, you're not too swift. LOL
TheRoach
Its ok, next year you will be wiser, we understand your position. I would be grumpy too trying to chase
the same set for 20 years. The funny part may be that when you finally hit your goal it might all be
worthless! LOL
So do you collect someones opinon? It doesn't seem to me like there is anything else to you, but what
some guy in a cubical farm thinks. Grading seems all very hit or miss to me, they tell me that it is all
subjective, but some guys get higher grades and some guys switch cards and some companies
lose cards......
Still basing your entire collection on that? That sounds pretty flimsy to me. I can see where you get your
anger from...oh well, maybe next year you get in on this heritage fun.
Thanks
JS
He paid what he wanted to pay for the card. Sellers happy and the "collector" is happy.
BTW Im stil looking for my hypocrisies.
Dorito hole, that is funny, Im goint to file that one away for future reference.
Show me where I was bashing modern and not you.
Anytime you want to meet in person and discuss this further so we don't clog up the boards, let me know. Maybe I can change your mind about the whole "intimidation" thing.
Come on Roach, you can't be serious with that. Calm down.
You would be embarrassed saying that if we met inperson, wouldn't you? Would you not feel like a clown for
idle threats behing a computer. It would be funny if I ran into you and your Dad an the National and
while me and you pop chatted about adult stuff, you would think silently, "Oh God, I threatened this guy".
Me and you pop would probably have a good laugh, but boy when you got home...
JS,
I reallty respect your knowledge and opinion on the modern stuff and have stated so. Not sure
where you are coming from. Please tell me your not aligning yourself with this a*s clown just
because his dad sprung for a couple of Heritage boxes.
Review my first post on this thread....dont you feel foolish now.
ok, ok you win. I just completed a 1955 Bowman set with that horrid PSA 4 Landry I got ripped off on.
Are you sure you would trade a few a your modern sets to me for my musty old crap in a case?
How about some Kewl reafractors.
And Roach same offer, how about my krusty ol Landry for say 2001 Titanium Anthony Thomas 2 Color 51/75?
Loves me some shiny!
<< <i>
JS,
I reallty respect your knowledge and opinion on the modern stuff and have stated so. Not sure
where you are coming from. Please tell me your not aligning yourself with this a*s clown just
because his dad sprung for a couple of Heritage boxes.
Review my first post on this thread....dont you feel foolish now.
>>
Im sorry and I do not want "assume" anything. Just who were you refering to being an "a*s clown" who had his father purchase him some Heritage boxes?
I appreciate you clearing this up. Hows that research into my hypocrisies going?
i've completed every master set since 2001 and with the exception of 2001 i made money by buying 2 cases on presell and getting the dupes up within days of them going live.
this year, i spent less than 1000 bucks on two cases and about 50 bucks to complete the set. i made about 800 selling dupes so if the set books for 500 i'm way ahead of the game, realistically by the end of the year you should be able to buy the set for around 300.
when done right a HERITAGE set should be a no lose deal!
i'm waiting for a shipment of 2000 card saver 2's because i plan to slowly have every heritage set graded in PSA 9 and 10, and you know what? one day one of my descendants will make some serious cash by selling them. these sets will be one of the few out of 100's of issues that will hold ANY value from this era.
edited for glaring spelling errors
<< <i>RAID,
Show me where I was bashing modern and not you.
Anytime you want to meet in person and discuss this further so we don't clog up the boards, let me know. Maybe I can change your mind about the whole "intimidation" thing.
Come on Roach, you can't be serious with that. Calm down.
You would be embarrassed saying that if we met inperson, wouldn't you? Would you not feel like a clown for
idle threats behing a computer. It would be funny if I ran into you and your Dad an the National and
while me and you pop chatted about adult stuff, you would think silently, "Oh God, I threatened this guy".
Me and you pop would probably have a good laugh, but boy when you got home...
JS,
I reallty respect your knowledge and opinion on the modern stuff and have stated so. Not sure
where you are coming from. Please tell me your not aligning yourself with this a*s clown just
because his dad sprung for a couple of Heritage boxes.
Review my first post on this thread....dont you feel foolish now. >>
Heritage is modern and you are talking smack on this thread. It isn't obvious to you yet that a few of us would just rather not hear from you? Stay out of the thread. It's that simple.
Am I serious about meeting in person? Sure. Why not? I don't recall a threat though. Please quote my "threat" right next to the hypocrises of Aknot. LOL.
What's with this dad stuff? What makes you think I am so young? Do I need to post pics of my kids as my icon to prove how grown up I am? Get real. If you can't take the heat, get out of the frying pan. 8 to 80, it wouldn't matter to me how old you are if we met. I'd love to continue the arguements/differences in opinions in person rather than typing.
Do what's best for yourself, quit while you are ahead.
No, I wouldn't trade my Thomas Titanium RC/75 because there is only 75 that exist in the world and it will have a great resale value here in Chicago. How many of those Landry PSA 4's are their? Oh, that's right, probably not many because most people wouldn't care to own such a card in that lousy condition.
TheRoach
Dont forget , it has a PATCH too!
Loves me some shiny!
Yeah, I almost forgot about the patch on my Thomas RC. Thanks.
I'll return the favor. Don't forget that your Tom Landry PSA 4 has:
creases
bad corners
yellowing
and last but not least...No interest to many people other than yourself. HAHAHAHA.
Until your next senseless post,
TheRoach
Ok, I will stop zinging blow darts of truth unto your arse.
Why? Because I played you so hard that now you support my point (and it was so easy).
No, I wouldn't trade my Thomas Titanium RC/75 because there is only 75 that exist in the world and it will have a great resale value here in Chicago - Sounds like it IS about the money
Don't forget that your Tom Landry PSA 4 has:
creases
bad corners
yellowing
Ok, but doesn't that make me a true collector?
I know how we can agree...I will stamp a shiny gold number on the back say...#34/40!
You've been served!
Loves me some shiny!
<< <i>RAID,
Ok, I will stop zinging blow darts of truth unto your arse.
Why? Because I played you so hard that now you support my point (and it was so easy).
No, I wouldn't trade my Thomas Titanium RC/75 because there is only 75 that exist in the world and it will have a great resale value here in Chicago - Sounds like it IS about the money
Don't forget that your Tom Landry PSA 4 has:
creases
bad corners
yellowing
Ok, but doesn't that make me a true collector?
I know how we can agree...I will stamp a shiny gold number on the back say...#34/40!
You've been served! >>
Yeah, it makes you a collector alright. A garbage collector. And I think you got your arguements mixed up when you tried to catch me talking about the resale of the Thomas RC. When did I ever say it wasn't about the money? I am both a collector and investor.
Say hi to my cousins when you see them running around your kitchen floor.
TheRoach
For the record, I think Heritage is a nice product and I like the positive impact it has had on this board. I'm more of a vintage collector, so I'd rather have a PSA 7 1962 Topps Football Jim Brown than a master set of Heritage, but I appreciate some modern cards for their design.
POTD = 09/03/2003
The USA hating Dr is back.
Before you guys get all giddy about your new comrade, understand this guy is
hysteric who hates this country, our troops, and our president and especially WHITE MALES!
Hippies??? What did I ever say about Hippies?? Some of the best comservatives are x-hippies
who got real, man.
Come on Doc, no love for the Landry, the VINTAGE Landry?
Stone: Tell me it takes more than that before you FOLLOW. Grow some stones.
Loves me some shiny!
<< <i>Dr. Affirmative Action where have you been!
The USA hating Dr is back.
Before you guys get all giddy about your new comrade, understand this guy is
hysteric who hates this country, our troops, and our president and especially WHITE MALES!
Hippies??? What did I ever say about Hippies?? Some of the best comservatives are x-hippies
who got real, man.
Come on Doc, no love for the Landry, the VINTAGE Landry?
Stone: Tell me it takes more than that before you FOLLOW. Grow some stones. >>
First off, leave Stone out of this. Or is this your attempt to try and bait someone else. He has always been fair from the satrt and I am sure he meant nothing by that comment. I hope he did mean something sarcastic towards your negative self, but I doubt it.
As for the Doc, any villain of yours can be a friend of mine. Thanks for the advice on feeding the monkey Doc. I always got in trouble for feeding the animals at the zoo, so I guess some things never change.
I may appear to be involved in alot of arguements, but that's because I enjoy debate. It does wear thin if it gets personal though. I am still wondering why Carew is hanging around this thread where he isn't wanted or interested in? If that doesn't have instigator written all over it, what does?
Where is BeachBum when you need him???
TheRoach
"Trolling" around stirring up trouble.
Will be busy my main PC is "down" and Im reconfiguring. Keep the Troll at bay....
... the more people who stay away from the “vintage” stuff I collect, the better. My beef is about collectors (especially kids) sinking tons of money into modern high-grade cards because they think that they have something rare. If you're player collecting and need that gem ARod-refractor-glow in the dark-limited edition-whatever card, fine. If you are buying for investment purposes, then I believe (and so do many others) that such prices will go the way of Beenie Babies, Pokemon, etc.
I sank money into Donruss and Fleer in the early '80s, until some of the hobby's big collectors shared their wisdom. Modern cards are generally not a good investment; I have a right to express this. If you believe this, and still want to pay super inflated prices, then fine. $5200 gets you a 1995 Bowman’s Best Guerrero or a nice Goudey Ruth. Does this make the owner of the Guerrero card inferior, of course not? But my long dollar bet is on the Ruth.
So why bother you with personal opinion? I guess I'm tired of hyped Ebay listings touting things that they are not. Heritage cards are very eye pleasing, you should be proud to own some. Maybe this modern set will retain its hype, unlike the scores of post ‘80s ones that have not. However, maybe it’s my bad eyesight, but whenever I see any newsworthy auctions or record breaking prices, I could swear it’s coming from the vintage market.
Collect and have fun, but high ROI expectations on cards – from any year – is a dangerous thing. Then again, I don’t know anything since I spend my money on high priced Venezuelan cards that nobody wants.