how come people?

BassPro77 · January 30, 2008 8:37AM

I was looking at some POP reports and I was amazed in how many people send in junk cards.

WHY?

Example--- lets say a common card is $8.00 NM.(raw) and on the POP report there is 1's and 2's.

I just don't see the purpose of sending in garbage. It cost more than the card is worth.

Don't get me wrong, if its a good player like mantle or maris or some one like that, then yeah I understand.

digicat · January 30, 2008 8:51AM

When you submit a card that's been autographed for the "authentication only" service, it's listed in the 1-2 category on the pop report.

However, I'm sure that there are some people out there who want to slab the 1989 Topps Jose Canseco that they kept folded in their pocket all through high school.

lawnmowerman · January 30, 2008 8:53AM

I am pretty sure auto cards that are just authenticated without grade are put in the pop report as 1-2. That would explain some.

Another reason is, some people are just dumb

lawnmowerman · January 30, 2008 8:54AM

Ha,we basically typed the same thing..too funny.

digicat · January 30, 2008 8:58AM

Jinx, you owe me a coke! (I haven't said that in 20 years!)

lawnmowerman · January 30, 2008 8:59AM

Lol, I have never heard of that one

digicat · January 30, 2008 9:00AM

Heh, maybe it's a California thing.

Clemaz · January 30, 2008 9:03AM

I like Phil Garner, therefore I like his cards. Most people would probably consider his cards junk and I would understand why. But for me that is what I like to collect and his cards are hard to find graded, so I would send his cards in.

storm888 · January 30, 2008 9:06AM

AND........

Some folks just like their favorite/keepsake cards to be slabbed.

digicat · January 30, 2008 9:09AM

<< <i>I like Phil Garner, therefore I like his cards. Most people would probably consider his cards junk and I would understand why. But for me that is what I like to collect and his cards are hard to find graded, so I would send his cards in. >>

I doubt you'd send a beater though, would you?

erinstubby · January 30, 2008 9:12AM

set fillers

themetalsign · January 30, 2008 9:14AM

Digi, It's a Connecticut thing too. Owe me a coke !!!!! Ha Ha

It's been awhile since I said or heard that one.

You had to play Punchbuggy if you're in Cali............. Get punched if you see one before your buddy does..........

Those Floridians are a little slower than the Westerners and Northeasters.

Dave D.

lawnmowerman · January 30, 2008 9:17AM

Ha, now punchbuggy I remember playing

digicat · January 30, 2008 9:48AM

I never played "Punchbuggy", but I did play "Bloody Knuckles" during the sado-masochistic phase of my childhood.

WinPitcher · January 30, 2008 10:34AM

Like Storm mentioned, some will have a sentimental card graded regardless of condition.

Steve

Clemaz · January 30, 2008 10:42AM

<< <i> doubt you'd send a beater though, would you? >>

No I wouldn't.

TheVon · January 30, 2008 10:43AM

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and when we had a jinx like that, you had to be the first to say "1-2-3 Jinx." Then the other guy wasn't allowed to talk until someone said his name. If he talked before that, you got to hit him. Good times.

TNP777 · January 30, 2008 10:49AM

<< <i>You had to play Punchbuggy if you're in Cali............. Get punched if you see one before your buddy does.......... >>

AKA Slugbug - two slugs if you see a convertible.

BobaFett72 · January 30, 2008 11:24AM

In the northeast (just south of Boston) we do 1,2,3 jinx....just like Von said.

also have some buddies from NJ who do Paddidle? It involves the cars with one headlight out...your supposed to punch the ceiling. or something like that.

I punched the window visor and broke the vanity mirror lol. My friend wasn't very pleased

how come people?

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