Hilarious! That was a good one. I even crossed my eyes to look at the card. It does look 50/50 when you do that! LOL
Isn't the cross-eyed man the guy that Harrison Ford was after in the Fugitive movie?
TheRoach
7 MVP awards, the single season HR record, career walks record, single season walks record, 700HR/500SB, and two batting titles near 40 years old. How can one argue that those aren't stats of the greatest to ever play the game??? All this and there is still more to come!!!! Bonds:2005 NL MVP. Or are you going to doubt him again?
"has that fresh-out-of-the-pack look and no visible signs of wear. Sharp color, including an unblemished red background, nice corner, good centering front and back, high original gloss, a clean back, plus a great shot of Mick at the peak of his career. "
I got inside info that the person selling these cards is none other than Marty Feldman ( Igor from Young Frankenstein ). He's a big card collector! Is he still alive? Still cross eyed?
TheRoach
7 MVP awards, the single season HR record, career walks record, single season walks record, 700HR/500SB, and two batting titles near 40 years old. How can one argue that those aren't stats of the greatest to ever play the game??? All this and there is still more to come!!!! Bonds:2005 NL MVP. Or are you going to doubt him again?
No offense taken. I actually agree with. I don't know why people pump up the description of a graded card anyway? A PSA 6 is pretty much a PSA 6, right? I mean if the centering is better than a 6, then it more than likely has a small crease or other flaw to bring the overall grade down to a PSA 6.
TheRoach
7 MVP awards, the single season HR record, career walks record, single season walks record, 700HR/500SB, and two batting titles near 40 years old. How can one argue that those aren't stats of the greatest to ever play the game??? All this and there is still more to come!!!! Bonds:2005 NL MVP. Or are you going to doubt him again?
not a funny joke in my opinion. people w/crossed eyes suffer from a serious medical condition which often leads to blindness later on in life. while surgical (and non surgical) options exist to fix this condition, they're not always successful and often lead to complications down the road.
<< <i>not a funny joke in my opinion. people w/crossed eyes suffer from a serious medical condition which often leads to blindness later on in life. while surgical (and non surgical) options exist to fix this condition, they're not always successful and often lead to complications down the road. >>
I understand it could lead to blindness later in life. Thats unfortunate. However, I believe the point of these posts is that a potentially blind man isn't the best judge of card centering.
my comment wasn't meant to come off as me being the 'pc police' or anything. it's just that i've notice that cross-eyed jokes are 1 of the few 'acceptable' (so people think) areas that people still joke about- i.e., in the movie 'view from the top', mike meyers plays a crossed-eyed person and jokes 'this is my good eye' etc. i just don't think such jokes are appropriate- it's not like the person can do anything to correct the condition like people can arguably do to correct other conditions that are joked about (alcoholism, obesity, smoking, etc.). not everyone has the luxury of medical insurance (and surgeries often fail/lead to more problems) or can afford expensive non surgical options like Botox (most people don't realize it's used for correcting crossed-eyes, even though it's only temporary- 6 months) or vision therapy. perhaps i was too sensitive about the post, but i don't think it's appropriate to make jokes about serious situations.
Almost all jokes at the expense of almost all people are acceptable in my book. Besides, there seems to be prevalent activity by certain board members that can also lead to blindness which is much more worrisome IMO.
<< <i>perhaps i was too sensitive about the post, but i don't think it's appropriate to make jokes about serious situations. >>
Rainman Crosseyed jokes are so colloquially used, I don't think anything personal would be meant by anyone. My wife is being treated for a recent affliction which renders her cross eyed. It is very uncomfortable and scary for her. Mike
Sorry, I got a little defensive.. With most diseases, physical conditions, etc.. Most people have accepted the fact. That's how people deal with certain conditions. Making jokes isn't harmful. what's harmful is the lack of knowledge.. Sorry for the rant...
Almost all jokes at the expense of almost all people are acceptable in my book. Besides, there seems to be prevalent activity by certain board members that can also lead to blindness which is much more worrisome IMO.
Vargha is right. Stop looking at your cards under a 10x loupe. It makes you go blind.
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Isn't the cross-eyed man the guy that Harrison Ford was after in the Fugitive movie?
TheRoach
59 Mantle sale
"has that fresh-out-of-the-pack look and no visible signs of wear. Sharp color, including an unblemished red background, nice corner, good centering front and back, high original gloss, a clean back, plus a great shot of Mick at the peak of his career. "
TheRoach
Chad
TheRoach
I can understand filling them in with this info, but seeming to come down on them is a bit too pc in my opinion.
Maybe DEAD perfect is the opposite of perfect.
<< <i>not a funny joke in my opinion. people w/crossed eyes suffer from a serious medical condition which often leads to blindness later on in life. while surgical (and non surgical) options exist to fix this condition, they're not always successful and often lead to complications down the road. >>
I understand it could lead to blindness later in life. Thats unfortunate. However, I believe the point of these posts is that a potentially blind man isn't the best judge of card centering.
<< <i>perhaps i was too sensitive about the post, but i don't think it's appropriate to make jokes about serious situations. >>
Rainman
Crosseyed jokes are so colloquially used, I don't think anything personal would be meant by anyone. My wife is being treated for a recent affliction which renders her cross eyed. It is very uncomfortable and scary for her.
Mike
Chad
Vargha is right. Stop looking at your cards under a 10x loupe. It makes you go blind.
Nick
Reap the whirlwind.
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