When you lay out a bunch of your favorite cards on a table or floor and just admire them as if they were on a dealer's table at a card show...
When you get irritated that lint or dust keeps getting into the top of your top loaders ( you stick your finger in to wipe it out, but your finger is too fat and it cracks the top loader )...
When the worst thing that could ever happen to you was when the mailman left a "Sorry we missed you" notice in your mailbox and you have to wait another day to get your card. And you have to pick it up!!
When you offer to clean the basement just so the old lady doesn't rag you for sitting on the computer all night long. The computer is downstairs...
When you receive an 8 on a card you thought for sure was a 10, and then compare the feeling to a root canal...
When, if asked, you could rattle off at least 50 Ebayers. Most of which you do not even know. More than likely, most people will begin their lists with the sons of beeyatches that frequently outbid us or the card trimmers...
You cannot take a dump without having a Beckett in the bathroom with you. If you can't find it, you form an emergency search party while kissing cotton.
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?
... you recognize other board members voices on the phone, but have no idea what they look like. ... the barber asks you if you want just a trim, but you cringe picturing Jodi-Mo with scissors and a smock ... friends of friends of clients email you about how to win ebay auctions thru sniping ... the ups, fedex and mailman all deliver your stuff first because its always cooler than what the S&M house across the street receives.
Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's
You stare through a lighted loupe (like I just have) for hours, closing one eye because it's a better look. You then wonder why your right eyeball is always hurting you. Must be allergies or something.
You have four piles of cards - sell raw Ebay, submit for grading, put 'em back in the pile, and undecided until you finish that pile.
You think the flecks are on the sleeve or the toploader every time, until, of course....
You feel a minor irritation in your shorts (which you haven't changed for a couple of days). When you change 'em, you discover it's Tony Oliva.
Proud of my 16x20 autographed and framed collection - all signed in person. Not big on modern - I'm stuck in the past!
<< <i> You know you're a hardcore collector when ... >>
You sit down to the computer JUST for 10 minutes and 2 hours later you're still there!!!
<< <i>You feel a minor irritation in your shorts (which you haven't changed for a couple of days). When you change 'em, you discover it's Tony Oliva. >>
Harry That one is going to haunt me for a bit!! I woulda rather had Britney Spears in my shorts.... That just might qualify for the Ultra hardcore collector post of the day! Mike edit grammar
<< <i>When you lay out a bunch of your favorite cards on a table or floor and just admire them as if they were on a dealer's table at a card show... >>
do that frequently..
<< <i>When you get irritated that lint or dust keeps getting into the top of your top loaders ( you stick your finger in to wipe it out, but your finger is too fat and it cracks the top loader )... >>
did it today while listing one on ebay..
<< <i>When the worst thing that could ever happen to you was when the mailman left a "Sorry we missed you" notice in your mailbox and you have to wait another day to get your card. And you have to pick it up!! >>
i didnt even get a NOTICE in the mail today.. big bummer..
<< <i>When you receive an 8 on a card you thought for sure was a 10, and then compare the feeling to a root canal... >>
im currently waiting for a lame modern card i submitted to come back a 8.. (im hoping for a 10)
<< <i>When, if asked, you could rattle off at least 50 Ebayers. Most of which you do not even know. More than likely, most people will begin their lists with the sons of beeyatches that frequently outbid us or the card trimmers... >>
godswork shopnichols derekgranger want me to keep going?...
<< <i>You stare through a lighted loupe (like I just have) for hours, closing one eye because it's a better look. You then wonder why your right eyeball is always hurting you. Must be allergies or something.
You have four piles of cards - sell raw Ebay, submit for grading, put 'em back in the pile, and undecided until you finish that pile.
You think the flecks are on the sleeve or the toploader every time, until, of course.... >>
DirtyHarry, that was too funny! Especially the first one, I was just wondering last night why my eyes hurt so bad, I even wore my glasses all day today to see if that would help. Now I know what it was! LOL
<< <i>You think the flecks are on the sleeve or the toploader every time, until, of course.... >>
This happens to me every time I've peeled a card too. Damn Garnett rookies always have the specs on the surface, it's NEVER airbubbles on the protector... I've been burned on that one 3 times. I don't peel them anymore. I put them in the "sell on ebay" pile.
<< <i>You know you're a hardcore collector when ... >>
Dreamstate: running on a country road that I'm feelin the dejavu as the pavement sticks to my feet - I'm tired and I somehow know that around the bend is a steep hill...my unconscious perceives I need the exercise so I continue...I give up and am in my truck when I attempt a left turn the car to my left turns as I do and we almost collide - it's my fault - it's a women - I continue on to a stop off place and there she is...I figure I'm in for it....she walks up and I apologize for cutting her off...I tell her I thought she was going straight and didn't see her signal...I'm tryin to weasle out....she amiably replies..."who said I signaled?"...an opening...peace...she puts her arm around me...I'm thinking.....whoa, I musta done something right here?....she then speaks...."I heard you were bidding on my auction?"....just a plain ole suckup!! Just had this dream this am - I swear - couldn't make something like this up!! Hardcore? You decide?
Also, you know you are "hardcore" when you read the thread and don't open it with thoughts of Debbie does Dallas videos on your mind. Mike
<< <i>You know you're a hardcore collector when ... >>
Dreamstate: running on a country road that I'm feelin the dejavu as the pavement sticks to my feet - I'm tired and I somehow know that around the bend is a steep hill...my unconscious perceives I need the exercise so I continue...I give up and am in my truck when I attempt a left turn the car to my left turns as I do and we almost collide - it's my fault - it's a women - I continue on to a stop off place and there she is...I figure I'm in for it....she walks up and I apologize for cutting her off...I tell her I thought she was going straight and didn't see her signal...I'm tryin to weasle out....she amiably replies..."who said I signaled?"...an opening...peace...she puts her arm around me...I'm thinking.....whoa, I musta done something right here?....she then speaks...."I heard you were bidding on my auction?"....just a plain ole suckup!! Just had this dream this am - I swear - couldn't make something like this up!! Hardcore? You decide?
Also, you know you are "hardcore" when you read the thread and don't open it with thoughts of Debbie does Dallas videos on your mind. Mike >>
Wait a second. I know I am definitely HARDCORE, but at the same time I always have thoughts of Debbie Does Dallas on my mind. Is this wrong? The Spoogitive, When Harry Ate Sally, and Yourasslick Park are my favorites though. LOL.
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?
This thread is one of the best in a long time. Probably because I can relate to almost all of the answers.
A few more:
When you DON'T have to wait a day because you weren't home to sign, because your mailman knows you so well that he just leaves the packages and gets the sig another day.
When you're up at all hours of the night on the message board.
When everytime someone mentions a BMW, you cringe.
When you can't do any work, or even write a check on your desk because it is covered with stacks of cards.
When someone offers you a mint, you ask what year.
When you have never met most of your best friends.
When the post office workers all know you by name-------at several different post offices.
When you know that there are 10 PSA slabs to a pound.
"So many of our DREAMS at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we SUMMON THE WILL they soon become INEVITABLE "- Christopher Reeve
Would you sleep wit Kit Young to gain a 5000 dollar a month card allowance per month for a year? I ask because I'm only getting 2500, but I'm a free agent next month.
kit was a former customer of mine but or business dealings went even further south when he tried to barter for services. even the most hardcore collector retains a small shred of dignity. my breaking point was when he tried to give me a "high grade" 57 topps set in place of my standard fee.
I was inspired to write this one after talking with a friend who is down in Florida dealing with a disasterous few weeks. You know you're a hardcore collector when...
You set snipes on ebay while running from a hurricane!
When you're moving across country, you realize your car is well above its capacity weight, you see tons of heavy boxes filled with low grade commons in your floorboard, and then you throw your tv and microwave in a dump at a nearby Payless shoe store.
When you have about six hours left before you have to get up for work and you're posting on the PSA message board.
Here's one more - when you've searched the archives of three messageboards and skimmed every post with the words "dsl" or "dslsports" in hopes of finding out just how the hell he's doing it!
You put a common card inside a card saver and use it as a book mark
Wow, JEB is BACK!! How are you Buddy? Don't ket the storms get you.
"So many of our DREAMS at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we SUMMON THE WILL they soon become INEVITABLE "- Christopher Reeve
<< <i>For the record, I didn't run! I was physically outside during most of the storm >>
Jeb Time to fess up...everyone thinks you are still in Fla but I happen to know that you were blown half way to Macon Georgia!
How ya holdin up good buddy; see those cats anywhere; it's not that I'm not worried about ya but I'm kind of concerned for those defenseless animals and of course how is your card collection holding up? your friend Mike
Regarding huricane and obsessed card collector. 2 Huricanes ago, whichever that one was. I placed a bid on a card figuring I could win even if I lost power. But due to ebays new confim your bid 10 times before it goes through I didn't actually confirm it the final time. So after 4 or 5 days with no power thinking I had won, I checked my ebay. Didn't win because I didn't confirm the final time. Card ended at half what I would have paid. Even if I wouldn't have won I would have ran it up.
...you treat the newest Beckett better than your old lady. ...you clean and wax all of your psa slabs, but the family car hasn't been washed since the detailers did it before you drove it off the lot. ...its ok for the dogs to eat the wife's shoes, but you have them put them to sleep for chewing on your slabs.
This is the best thread I have ever seen! I read every message and I think that one line went way overlooked...
... you have no clue how old your mother-in-law is, but you know your current eBay feedback within +/- 2 ...
That is funny and noone gave props! Oh well. I am looking forward to seeing some more posted on this one. These boards seem to turn over somewhat quickly and odds are 90% of the people here now weren't 1 year ago when this thread was born.
and BTW my mother in law is 62-67?? and my feedback rating is 590.
You get paranoid that too many envelopes are coming to the house so you have many of them come to the office You get paranoid that too many envelopes are coming to work that you contemplate the end of the universe.
"...your nighttime fantasies involve finding a unopened carton of "Sweet Caporal"s dated "1910" that some oldtimer just dropped off to the local antique store currently being manned by the teenage daughter of the owner who is out on lunch break."
This one has got to take the keg. There are some funny ones on the list, but I give Jrink the gold medal thus far.
When you are out of town on vacation or business and you spend your free time going to outdoor flea markets or antique shops looking for that shoebox of old cards that someone forgot about.
I just got up (8:30am -- super late for me) after sleeping in because I was up late last night organizing my '62Topps BB cards trying to figure out which ones need upgrading. The first thing I do before making coffee is read this board and find this great thread! Fun stuff!
You know you're a hard-core collector when...
...you take a two-week vacation from work to clean the carpets in the house, clean out the garage, etc. etc., but end up covering the carpets with boxes and boxes of old baeball cards and memorabilia from the garage and get nothing else done!
True story. I have to go back to work on Monday. Drats!
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17145 Von Karmine....
When you get irritated that lint or dust keeps getting into the top of your top loaders ( you stick your finger in to wipe it out, but your finger is too fat and it cracks the top loader )...
When the worst thing that could ever happen to you was when the mailman left a "Sorry we missed you" notice in your mailbox and you have to wait another day to get your card. And you have to pick it up!!
When you offer to clean the basement just so the old lady doesn't rag you for sitting on the computer all night long. The computer is downstairs...
When you receive an 8 on a card you thought for sure was a 10, and then compare the feeling to a root canal...
When, if asked, you could rattle off at least 50 Ebayers. Most of which you do not even know. More than likely, most people will begin their lists with the sons of beeyatches that frequently outbid us or the card trimmers...
You cannot take a dump without having a Beckett in the bathroom with you. If you can't find it, you form an emergency search party while kissing cotton.
TheRoach
You have 100 items on your Ebay watch list and 90 of them are sports card related.
You own more than 2 loupes for grading cards.
You hear the name Joestalin, you don't think of the murderous Russian dictator, but some message board troll.
You have more than 3 sports card related message board accounts.
You have some sort of homemade database to keep track of card buys and sells.
Instead of making coffee first thing in the morning, you hit ebay.
You've gone to Office Depot and spent more than $30, but purchased nothing but tape and packing material.
GO MARLINS! Home of the best fans in baseball!!
when you get into arguments over what constitutes "vintage".
when you ponder the logistics of burglarizing the Topps Vault.
you write to Beckett to point out errors in a checklist they included in a guide.
Nick
Reap the whirlwind.
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... the barber asks you if you want just a trim, but you cringe picturing Jodi-Mo with scissors and a smock
... friends of friends of clients email you about how to win ebay auctions thru sniping
... the ups, fedex and mailman all deliver your stuff first because its always cooler than what the S&M house across the street receives.
Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's
You have four piles of cards - sell raw Ebay, submit for grading, put 'em back in the pile, and undecided until you finish that pile.
You think the flecks are on the sleeve or the toploader every time, until, of course....
You feel a minor irritation in your shorts (which you haven't changed for a couple of days). When you change 'em, you discover it's Tony Oliva.
<< <i> You know you're a hardcore collector when ... >>
You sit down to the computer JUST for 10 minutes and 2 hours later you're still there!!!
<< <i>You feel a minor irritation in your shorts (which you haven't changed for a couple of days). When you change 'em, you discover it's Tony Oliva. >>
Harry
That one is going to haunt me for a bit!! I woulda rather had Britney Spears in my shorts....
That just might qualify for the Ultra hardcore collector post of the day!
Mike
edit grammar
<< <i>When you lay out a bunch of your favorite cards on a table or floor and just admire them as if they were on a dealer's table at a card show... >>
do that frequently..
<< <i>When you get irritated that lint or dust keeps getting into the top of your top loaders ( you stick your finger in to wipe it out, but your finger is too fat and it cracks the top loader )... >>
did it today while listing one on ebay..
<< <i>When the worst thing that could ever happen to you was when the mailman left a "Sorry we missed you" notice in your mailbox and you have to wait another day to get your card. And you have to pick it up!! >>
i didnt even get a NOTICE in the mail today.. big bummer..
<< <i>When you receive an 8 on a card you thought for sure was a 10, and then compare the feeling to a root canal... >>
im currently waiting for a lame modern card i submitted to come back a 8.. (im hoping for a 10)
<< <i>When, if asked, you could rattle off at least 50 Ebayers. Most of which you do not even know. More than likely, most people will begin their lists with the sons of beeyatches that frequently outbid us or the card trimmers... >>
godswork
shopnichols
derekgranger
want me to keep going?...
<< <i>You stare through a lighted loupe (like I just have) for hours, closing one eye because it's a better look. You then wonder why your right eyeball is always hurting you. Must be allergies or something.
You have four piles of cards - sell raw Ebay, submit for grading, put 'em back in the pile, and undecided until you finish that pile.
You think the flecks are on the sleeve or the toploader every time, until, of course.... >>
DirtyHarry, that was too funny! Especially the first one, I was just wondering last night why my eyes hurt so bad, I even wore my glasses all day today to see if that would help. Now I know what it was! LOL
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BigCrumbs! I made over $250 last year!
<< <i>You think the flecks are on the sleeve or the toploader every time, until, of course.... >>
This happens to me every time I've peeled a card too. Damn Garnett rookies always have the specs on the surface, it's NEVER airbubbles on the protector... I've been burned on that one 3 times. I don't peel them anymore. I put them in the "sell on ebay" pile.
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BigCrumbs! I made over $250 last year!
<< <i>You know you're a hardcore collector when ... >>
Dreamstate: running on a country road that I'm feelin the dejavu as the pavement sticks to my feet - I'm tired and I somehow know that around the bend is a steep hill...my unconscious perceives I need the exercise so I continue...I give up and am in my truck when I attempt a left turn the car to my left turns as I do and we almost collide - it's my fault - it's a women - I continue on to a stop off place and there she is...I figure I'm in for it....she walks up and I apologize for cutting her off...I tell her I thought she was going straight and didn't see her signal...I'm tryin to weasle out....she amiably replies..."who said I signaled?"...an opening...peace...she puts her arm around me...I'm thinking.....whoa, I musta done something right here?....she then speaks...."I heard you were bidding on my auction?"....just a plain ole suckup!!
Just had this dream this am - I swear - couldn't make something like this up!! Hardcore? You decide?
Also, you know you are "hardcore" when you read the thread and don't open it with thoughts of Debbie does Dallas videos on your mind.
Mike
<< <i>
<< <i>You know you're a hardcore collector when ... >>
Dreamstate: running on a country road that I'm feelin the dejavu as the pavement sticks to my feet - I'm tired and I somehow know that around the bend is a steep hill...my unconscious perceives I need the exercise so I continue...I give up and am in my truck when I attempt a left turn the car to my left turns as I do and we almost collide - it's my fault - it's a women - I continue on to a stop off place and there she is...I figure I'm in for it....she walks up and I apologize for cutting her off...I tell her I thought she was going straight and didn't see her signal...I'm tryin to weasle out....she amiably replies..."who said I signaled?"...an opening...peace...she puts her arm around me...I'm thinking.....whoa, I musta done something right here?....she then speaks...."I heard you were bidding on my auction?"....just a plain ole suckup!!
Just had this dream this am - I swear - couldn't make something like this up!! Hardcore? You decide?
Also, you know you are "hardcore" when you read the thread and don't open it with thoughts of Debbie does Dallas videos on your mind.
Mike
Wait a second. I know I am definitely HARDCORE, but at the same time I always have thoughts of Debbie Does Dallas on my mind. Is this wrong? The Spoogitive, When Harry Ate Sally, and Yourasslick Park are my favorites though. LOL.
TheRoach
<< <i>Wait a second. I know I am definitely HARDCORE >>
Roach
My kind of guy - anyone remember Deep throat? Some say where it all began bigtime.
<< <i>Is this wrong? >>
Define wrong?
Mike
A few more:
When you DON'T have to wait a day because you weren't home to sign, because your mailman knows you so well that he just leaves the packages and gets the sig another day.
When you're up at all hours of the night on the message board.
When everytime someone mentions a BMW, you cringe.
When you can't do any work, or even write a check on your desk because it is covered with stacks of cards.
When someone offers you a mint, you ask what year.
When you have never met most of your best friends.
When the post office workers all know you by name-------at several different post offices.
When you know that there are 10 PSA slabs to a pound.
You gamble at your local Indian casino hoping to win so you can buy cards.
Weekend hooker/booze money or weekend card show.
Brian
WOW, that is some awesome dream!!!
BST: Tennessebanker, Downtown1974, LarkinCollector, nendee
The know the exact PSA populations of every low pop card in your registry set.
Yankee Collector 1958-60
Retired complete 1960 Topps set
Would you sleep wit Kit Young to gain a 5000 dollar a month card allowance per month for a year? I ask because I'm only getting 2500, but I'm a free agent next month.
S.
kit was a former customer of mine but or business dealings went even further south when he tried to barter for services. even the most hardcore collector retains a small shred of dignity. my breaking point was when he tried to give me a "high grade" 57 topps set in place of my standard fee.
You know you're a hardcore collector when...
You set snipes on ebay while running from a hurricane!
For the record, I didn't run! I was physically outside during most of the storm. Wish me luck on my snipes!
This is a great thread, btw. I should probably check this forum out from time to time!
Thanks Mike!
JEB.
When you have about six hours left before you have to get up for work and you're posting on the PSA message board.
Wow, JEB is BACK!! How are you Buddy? Don't ket the storms get you.
BST: Tennessebanker, Downtown1974, LarkinCollector, nendee
<< <i>For the record, I didn't run! I was physically outside during most of the storm >>
Jeb
Time to fess up...everyone thinks you are still in Fla but I happen to know that you were blown half way to Macon Georgia!
How ya holdin up good buddy; see those cats anywhere; it's not that I'm not worried about ya but I'm kind of concerned for those defenseless animals and of course how is your card collection holding up?
your friend
Mike
...you clean and wax all of your psa slabs, but the family car hasn't been washed since the detailers did it before you drove it off the lot.
...its ok for the dogs to eat the wife's shoes, but you have them put them to sleep for chewing on your slabs.
Brian
<< <i>when you get the ebay "item won" email before the "bid confirmation" email
Brian >>
wow, this thread came back from the dead!
Brian
your dresser drawers are full of cards
you can't walk into my bedroom without knocking over a stack of cards
you talk about the OC and it's not the TV show
" Never tell a joke that ain't funny nore than once!!"
... you have no clue how old your mother-in-law is, but you know your current eBay feedback within +/- 2 ...
That is funny and noone gave props! Oh well. I am looking forward to seeing some more posted on this one. These boards seem to turn over somewhat quickly and odds are 90% of the people here now weren't 1 year ago when this thread was born.
and BTW my mother in law is 62-67?? and my feedback rating is 590.
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One more
When you are more concerned about your cards not coming home from PSA than your kids.
You get paranoid that too many envelopes are coming to the house so you have many of them come to the office
You get paranoid that too many envelopes are coming to work that you contemplate the end of the universe.
Dare I say PO box
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You start reusing the Card Saver II's you had 10 years ago. You think they actually look cool when they are faded and yellowed.
You grade your gf/wife on the PSA 1-10 scale. She doesn't get the joke when you tell her she was a PSA 7 OC last night.
You save old card show tickets and business cards.
If you change your avatar more than you change your clothes.
If you start canceling dates because they interfere with the end of Ebay auctions.
If you've never seen another girl besides Manon Rheaume, Danica Patrick or the women of the WNBA on their trading cards.
If you try the gum from each decade of wax packs and take detailed notes of the differences.
This one has got to take the keg. There are some funny ones on the list, but I give Jrink the gold medal thus far.
....when you buy a $3000 car because anything more expensive will cut into your card budget
....when your internet home page is Ebay
....when you have an entire room in your house dedicated to your sports memorabilia (and for some an entire basement!)
Stingray
<< <i>odds are 90% of the people here now weren't 1 year ago when this thread was born. >>
Zef
This is true...does anyone know what happened to Aknot? He was a good guy.
mike
You know you're a hard-core collector when...
...you take a two-week vacation from work to clean the carpets in the house, clean out the garage, etc. etc., but end up covering the carpets with boxes and boxes of old baeball cards and memorabilia from the garage and get nothing else done!
True story. I have to go back to work on Monday. Drats!
hh
you have a separate credit card so the wife doesn't know what you're spending on eBay.
you have considered getting a Mr. Mint bobblehead just so you could demolish it.
you want Woody Gelman and Sy Berger to be on postage stamps.
you have photo files of bizarre cards and ugly players' cards.
Nick
Reap the whirlwind.
Need to buy something for the wife or girlfriend? Check out Vintage Designer Clothing.