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THis could have been a truly nice on-card auto set without the bandaid...total crap!
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<< <i>On card autos are becoming a thing of the past for most card companies. Its easier just to send players sheets of stickers. >>
They are still making on-card autos for the premium sets... UD Goudey, A&G, Sterling, Heritage...anything decent is on-card.
I don't mind if they want to put stickers on cheap base sets for the kiddies (so they can afford the lesser expensive set), but this set had potential until they put that band-aid on there.
Just another set I won't have anything to do with....
his thai auto is on my 21st century schitzoid man autograph thread somewhere its 3 characters
<< <i>i sent away to him and got his auto in his native thai,it looks a whole lot cooler that that version of his auto,i got a 2006 52styyle redemption of his in the mail today!same but without the goofy sticker anyways >>
Wellllllllllllllllll then, off to the 'mail call' thread for you!!
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effort went out the window and we get this. I see this being the last year for TR.
Someone said that only the premium products get on card sigs...this actually isn't true. A&G and Heritage are not premuim
products. They are 2.99-4.99 products that have the nicest autos. Topps sells packs that are 10 times that amount and
UD sells packs that are 50 times that expensive and neither have on card sigs.
Goudey was and is today an exception for UD. They are almost all sticker autos.
Kevin
<< <i>At this point, I don't even get what the fun of getting an auto of a living player is. 99% of them (retired or playing) sign thousands of cards/stickers per year for companies, tens of thousands per year at card shows and other events, and who knows how many at games and other public outings. If I were an athlete I would definitely go the semi-reclisive route like a John Stockton or Barry Sanders. I mean, am I really supposed to get excited by pulling a Derek Jeter auto whether it's numbered out of 10 or 10,000? It's kind of hard to. >>
Remember back in the day when UD started this whole craze and if one auto was pulled, it was talk of the shop for weeks.
Now if someone doesn't pull two autos from a box, it's still talk but in a negative way.
Sad.
<< <i>At this point, I don't even get what the fun of getting an auto of a living player is. 99% of them (retired or playing) sign thousands of cards/stickers per year for companies, tens of thousands per year at card shows and other events, and who knows how many at games and other public outings. If I were an athlete I would definitely go the semi-reclisive route like a John Stockton or Barry Sanders. I mean, am I really supposed to get excited by pulling a Derek Jeter auto whether it's numbered out of 10 or 10,000? It's kind of hard to. >>
I agree. Though his may not be as limited as some, Albert Pujols autographs and memorabilia are fairly limited. I know he limits his game used stuff to where it is very scarce.
Shane
Might want to look closer at some of these so call on card sigs in premium sets. Many of them that a very clear bandaid that looks like on card until you look closer. All the A&G autos as well as the Goudey are sticker. I would not hardly consider heritage a premium set. 2007 Topps Football has the Rookie autos that are on card. There are some, but the vast majority are now nothing more than bandaids.
But to stay on topic, yeah, I hate sticker autos. Turkey Red's classic design doesn't work with foil stickers, or refractor parallels for that matter.
And I don't agree about "what fun is getting an auto of a living player?" Easy! You like the player and want something they've touched. Sure, sticker autos are lame, but there's a thrill about getting them to sign a card or stub in person. I've got a few Nolan Ryan autos. He isn't a recluse. Is the plentiful nature of his signature hurting my enjoyment of the autos I have? Heck no! Especially not the TTM he sent me back when I was a lad in the 80's. For those of us who still worship the great players as heroes, there will always be a thrill associated with autographs.
mosaic's Nolan Ryan Basic Topps registry set
mosaic's Big 3 Nolan Ryan Run Showcase
<< <i>They are still making on-card autos for the premium sets... UD Goudey, A&G, Sterling, Heritage...anything decent is on-card.
Might want to look closer at some of these so call on card sigs in premium sets. Many of them that a very clear bandaid that looks like on card until you look closer. All the A&G autos as well as the Goudey are sticker. I would not hardly consider heritage a premium set. 2007 Topps Football has the Rookie autos that are on card. There are some, but the vast majority are now nothing more than bandaids. >>
Goudey has non sticker autos.
<< <i>At this point, I don't even get what the fun of getting an auto of a living player is. 99% of them (retired or playing) sign thousands of cards/stickers per year for companies, tens of thousands per year at card shows and other events, and who knows how many at games and other public outings. If I were an athlete I would definitely go the semi-reclisive route like a John Stockton or Barry Sanders. I mean, am I really supposed to get excited by pulling a Derek Jeter auto whether it's numbered out of 10 or 10,000? It's kind of hard to. >>
I hear you...at least they are more rare than the cards of the 80s and 90s. Even for that fact even vintage...
Collecting autos at least gives you some pride in ownership. I do wish they would do away with stickers on the premium sets....you don't even know if the auto was signed this year or 3 years ago, and the player doesn't even know what he is signing.
I am in total agreement, if you are going to collect baseball cards at all, collect on-card autos, a nice grade vintage rookie hofer, or something that really stands above....of course there is $$ to consider. I am glad the card companies make some cheap sticker autos for the kids so they can afford autos too, but PLEASE don't ruin sets that have potential.
one of my few stickers i couldn't part with..
<< <i>They are still making on-card autos for the premium sets... UD Goudey, A&G, Sterling, Heritage...anything decent is on-card.
Might want to look closer at some of these so call on card sigs in premium sets. Many of them that a very clear bandaid that looks like on card until you look closer. All the A&G autos as well as the Goudey are sticker. . >>
Where do you get your info?
I have the goudeys, and they are ON-CARD....
<< <i> I mean, am I really supposed to get excited by pulling a Derek Jeter auto whether it's numbered out of 10 or 10,000? It's kind of hard to. >>
Just curious, do you collect any baseball cards?
<< <i>thes auto card are the biggest joke in the hobby. >>
Huh?
The 2nd atrocity is those stupid labels. Topps sends player A. a sheet with 500 labels to sign, then they stick them on a card. Ugh!
repeat the process next year, and the following year. Where is the innovation?
<< <i> face it, these signatures arent that rare unless the player is deceased.
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on-card autos are more rare than any other type of card....and face it, the rookie autos of today will be the desired cards of the future...
If you want to pound on someone else's interest, at least share your interests, so others can tell you what a joke your collecting habit is...
<< <i>i collect used band aids and nude photos of mother theresa. >>
Yea, if I collected these, I wouldn't tell anyone either...
<< <i>Hmmm, I've been squinting at this 2007 A&G auto of Jonathan Papelbon for a few minutes now, and it looks like it's "on card" to me. No filmy sticker anywhere.
But to stay on topic, yeah, I hate sticker autos. Turkey Red's classic design doesn't work with foil stickers, or refractor parallels for that matter.
And I don't agree about "what fun is getting an auto of a living player?" Easy! You like the player and want something they've touched. Sure, sticker autos are lame, but there's a thrill about getting them to sign a card or stub in person. I've got a few Nolan Ryan autos. He isn't a recluse. Is the plentiful nature of his signature hurting my enjoyment of the autos I have? Heck no! Especially not the TTM he sent me back when I was a lad in the 80's. For those of us who still worship the great players as heroes, there will always be a thrill associated with autographs. >>
noted your sig...yea, I like EDGAR TOO!! Hope he makes the hall...
thumbs up for you AND a shiny gold star!
Your certainly welcome to collect anything your little heart desires, but the perception that the stuff the companies is cranking out is rare is mostly hype. Of course thats my opinion, but I'm entitled to it.
Opinions are like az$holes, everyones got one, and sometimes I am one
I totally agree! thanks for the sip of Kool aid!
<< <i>"Sticker autos rule!!!!"
I totally agree! thanks for the sip of Kool aid!
HAHAHAHA, your welcome! No really, you know when i'm ok with a sticker auto? Well, when theres also a logoman patch on the card, then the sticker auto is just fine. Also if maybe a HOF member signed like 500 stickers and then he/she passed away, then that would be cool too.
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<< <i> I mean, am I really supposed to get excited by pulling a Derek Jeter auto whether it's numbered out of 10 or 10,000? It's kind of hard to. >>
Just curious, do you collect any baseball cards? >>
<< <i>im very impressed that you can search past ebay auctions.
thumbs up for you AND a shiny gold star!
Your certainly welcome to collect anything your little heart desires, but the perception that the stuff the companies is cranking out is rare is mostly hype. Of course thats my opinion, but I'm entitled to it.
Opinions are like az$holes, everyones got one, and sometimes I am one
Well, some people like to collect players they never watched play ball.
Some people like to collect current players.
I happen to like collecting both.
If I want cards of today's players, i can collect their rookie (like a 1980 rickey) that are so common that there are 1000 for everyone who may want one, and there is no enjoyment in owning it.
Or I can opt for something a little more difficult...like one of these
I happen to like them both. If you don't like what others collect, the nice thing to do is to keep it to yourself...believe me, I doubt there is one card in your collection I would keep.
You are the biggest fool I've ever met in this hobby, Mike.
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<< <i>im very impressed that you can search past ebay auctions.
thumbs up for you AND a shiny gold star!
Your certainly welcome to collect anything your little heart desires, but the perception that the stuff the companies is cranking out is rare is mostly hype. Of course thats my opinion, but I'm entitled to it.
Opinions are like az$holes, everyones got one, and sometimes I am one
Well, some people like to collect players they never watched play ball.
Some people like to collect current players.
I happen to like collecting both.
If I want cards of today's players, i can collect their rookie (like a 1980 rickey) that are so common that there are 1000 for everyone who may want one, and there is no enjoyment in owning it.
Or I can opt for something a little more difficult...like one of these
I happen to like them both. If you don't like what others collect, the nice thing to do is to keep it to yourself...believe me, I doubt there is one card in your collection I would keep. >>
<< <i>Do you, Mike? You barely keep anything in your collection for longer than 4 months to a year at the most.
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I am always changing what I collect. It makes it fun and affordable. I have owned cards that I would never be able to own if I didn't rotate my collection. That is what I enjoy doing. I am doing the Goudey autos, and I am sure I will sell it eventually too.
One thing that is good about the way I do it, is that the few cards I do keep, become that more hard to let go of. Who are you to talk anyway, I remember a thread where you said you are on the fence many times about selling it all...
: sighs :
I've never paid money for an autographed card. If I pulled one out of a pack i guess it would be oK, but i like to get something signed in person, preferably free
You "collection" suits you well; you are both pathetic jokes.
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<< <i>Do you, Mike? You barely keep anything in your collection for longer than 4 months to a year at the most.
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I am always changing what I collect. It makes it fun and affordable. I have owned cards that I would never be able to own if I didn't rotate my collection. That is what I enjoy doing. I am doing the Goudey autos, and I am sure I will sell it eventually too.
One thing that is good about the way I do it, is that the few cards I do keep, become that more hard to let go of. Who are you to talk anyway, I remember a thread where you said you are on the fence many times about selling it all... >>
<< <i>Oh now I remember the alias.
: sighs : >>
<< <i>I think about it, but I've never done it. I collect because I love the hobby and love collecting. Outside of items I buy for inventory, nearly everything I buy goes into my permanent collection. You? You like to make a big splash when you pick up cards, get people to ooh and aaah over the items, then dump them a few months later, like a little child that is bored with his new toy.
You "collection" suits you well; you are both pathetic jokes.
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<< <i>Do you, Mike? You barely keep anything in your collection for longer than 4 months to a year at the most.
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I am always changing what I collect. It makes it fun and affordable. I have owned cards that I would never be able to own if I didn't rotate my collection. That is what I enjoy doing. I am doing the Goudey autos, and I am sure I will sell it eventually too.
One thing that is good about the way I do it, is that the few cards I do keep, become that more hard to let go of. Who are you to talk anyway, I remember a thread where you said you are on the fence many times about selling it all...
<< <i>I think about it, but I've never done it. I collect because I love the hobby and love collecting. Outside of items I buy for inventory, nearly everything I buy goes into my permanent collection.
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<< <i>Do you, Mike? You barely keep anything in your collection for longer than 4 months to a year at the most.
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I do get bored with it at times, you obviously do too...if you contemplate gettting rid of it all MANY times as you say. At least I can admit it, and can do so without name calling. Your permanent collection isn't going to heaven with you....there are other things in life.
I do have over 100 cards that I have had for over a year...and I try and keep it at 100 or so. When i get bored of something I sell it to get something new and interesting to me. That is pretty much the way I collect. And besides maybe a dozen cards in your collection, none I would prefer to have more than any one of the 100 I do have.
Whatever, to each their own...I have no fault with anyone, not even you Sean, I know you have your humanity imperfections as well as everyone else.
Lee
I doubt it though.
As for your comments about my collection; my collection will be passed on to my nephew and niece when/if I die. If they don't have any interest in cards, then I'll be leaving instructions to have the executor of my estate contact one of my hobby friends (if you need an explanation as to what a friend is, let me know) to have the collection liquidated, and the proceeds go to them.
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<< <i>I think about it, but I've never done it. I collect because I love the hobby and love collecting. Outside of items I buy for inventory, nearly everything I buy goes into my permanent collection.
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<< <i>Do you, Mike? You barely keep anything in your collection for longer than 4 months to a year at the most.
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I do get bored with it at times, you obviously do too...if you contemplate gettting rid of it all MANY times as you say. At least I can admit it, and can do so without name calling. Your permanent collection isn't going to heaven with you....there are other things in life.
I do have over 100 cards that I have had for over a year...and I try and keep it at 100 or so. When i get bored of something I sell it to get something new and interesting to me. That is pretty much the way I collect. And besides maybe a dozen cards in your collection, none I would prefer to have more than any one of the 100 I do have.
Whatever, to each their own...I have no fault with anyone, not even you Sean, I know you have your humanity imperfections as well as everyone else. >>
<< <i>Your imperfections are epic in scale and pathological in nature. >>
I think you can say anyone that is addicted to baseball cards is pathological in nature... (grin)
<< <i>Yes, I collect lots of baseball cards, many of which will never leave my possession. I also buy and sell a lot stuff because I enjoy the challenge of turning a profit and I enjoy opening packs.
Lee >>
AMEN!
Although I have had the worst luck at busting wax, so I rarely do it....i guess I am lucky i haven't hit a few good ones, or I would be addicted to that as well...
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<< <i>Your imperfections are epic in scale and pathological in nature. >>
I think you can say anyone that is addicted to baseball cards is pathological in nature... (grin) >>
<< <i>My latest auto....
<< <i>I rest my case...
<< <i>My latest auto....
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I have about 40 of his autos now, and even as I am collecting him, I am convinced that I will sell them all at some time, hopefully when he is in the news and his cards spike....then once out of the news again, I will pick up one or two for my PC. I really don't have any desire to have any more than one or two cards of any one player. It's about as close to prospecting as I get, because I really do not like buying cards of players that have not yet proven themself.