I wondered what happened to mosaic's grinning mug. I think my LR cards case will be here tomorrow and I am debating picking up a sealed case from the local dealer for $960.
Also, a question, why would someone encase in a graded holder an opened rip card?? or any rip card for that matter?
Here are my hits from the six boxes I opened earlier, sorry for the delay. Hope you enjoy. The rip card came in my fifth box and the printing plate in the sixth. I will try to post more as time permits.
<< <i>So what are you doing now, just sitting in a corner, staring at the boxes, nibbling your fingernails down to the quick? Go on then OPEN EM!! :-) >>
Okay, since we are waiting for Nam to get started, let's chat a minute about ripping traditions. Walk us through the process of what you do when you open the cards. From opening the box to pulling out the cards and sorting them. Do you have any weird rituals in there?
Last year, I ripped my hobby boxes on my birthday in a hotel room we rented. After the gf went to bed, I relaxed in the hot tub for a while watching SportsCenter. Then, I got out, toweled off, put on some boxers, and went to have a seat over at the table where I'd put the boxes. At 2am on my Birthday, I began to rip and rip and rip (2 Hobby boxes + 2 blasters). I was done opening and sorting sometime around 6am... I was taking notes and assembling the base set in a binder to finish later.
It was better than what she gave me later that night... and THAT was pretty darn GoooOOOOoood *grin*
When I get my first 08 box, I'm waiting till she's asleep, putting on some Enigma, cracking a Labatt, and slowly undressing those sweet, sweet cards. Oh, Kerri Strug, I've been crushing on you since the 96 Olympics, and now... I can covet thee in cardboard form in my favorite set.
Sorry for not doing the live, I was rushed. My son had his first day of football practice and I was excited about opening them before I left. The break down was: Box 1 - 3 gu, box 2 - 4 gu, box 3 - 3 gu 1 auto, box 4 - 2 gu 2 auto, box 5 - 2 gu 1 auto 1 rip, box 6 - 2 gu 1 plate. Again, sorry for not doing the break live.
<< <i>Sorry for not doing the live, I was rushed. My son had his first day of football practice and I was excited about opening them before I left. The break down was: Box 1 - 3 gu, box 2 - 4 gu, box 3 - 3 gu 1 auto, box 4 - 2 gu 2 auto, box 5 - 2 gu 1 auto 1 rip, box 6 - 2 gu 1 plate. Again, sorry for not doing the break live. >>
Unknown # of SPs 14 Regular Minis 5 A&G Minis 2 black Minis 19 Flags (its this years Perez card) 2 World Leaders - Peru and Isreal 1 World Icon - Sphinx 1 Crack the code - (1986 Mets) 4 game used jersey/bat Brian Bannister Auto
<< <i>Kevin are you working on an SP list? Also, do you remember where the SPs were in the pack last year? >>
SP's were in the middle, maybe the 3rd or 4th card in the pack. I would keep all your cards in order until you figure it out.The guys across the ocean listed a bunch of SP's..most of the historical guys, dont' know if thats true or not. You should have a good idea after tonight!
I'm hearing from my friend that I buy my Heritage cases from that there are no SPs this year, with the exception of F*u*kodome. I have no real confirmation of that, though - it's only something he's heard through the grapevine. Around six this morning is when we should have some confirmation from our newest all-night hero.
BTW, he's got a sealed case sitting there. He's quoting $80 a box if he decides to break it. I'm assuming that's a decent price? If I bust any, this'll be the first year I've done so, other than a few blasters from Target.
Unknown # of SPs 11 Regular Minis 6 A&G Minis 3 black Minis 2 World Leaders - Egypt and Oman 1 Baseball Icon - Tris Speaker 1 Shark - Tiger 1 Crack the code - (1986 Mets again) 2 game used jersey/bat (Utley again)
absolutely, Kevin. This year it's going to be a tough road: Kershaw, Lowe, Saito, Kuroda, Billingsley, Penny, Martin, Loney, Hu, Kent, Furcal, Kemp, Ethier, Pierre, Jones. Plus I think there's a high number Martin, and a high number Rackie. I'll be doing the base set, plus all the minis from base through the /25 Bazooka. I won't do the 1/1 woods or printing plates, though.
Unknown # of SPs 11 Regular Minis 7 A&G Minis 3 black Minis 2 World Leaders - Belgium and Czech Republic 1 World Icon - Sun Tzu 1 Crack the code - (Team Orange) 2 game used jersey/bat
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I think my LR cards case will be here tomorrow and I am debating picking up a sealed case from the local dealer for $960.
Also, a question, why would someone encase in a graded holder an opened rip card?? or any rip card for that matter?
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Rip away my friend!
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So far, no DNA cards on the bay. My money's on Nam finding one.
<< <i>That's just not right at all. >>
It wasnt shown for bragging, it was shown to let my fellow A&G brethren enjoy it vicariously through me.
Comon Nick, Let's see some DNA.
No not that! I hope you pull some DNA,,,,, uh
You know what I mean.
Good Luck.
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<< <i>LOL, whatever man. You're happy about having them. You know we are all slobbering on ourselves waiting for you to open these.
Of course I am happy about having them, but im also doing it live so everyone can share in the fun while they are awaiting their product.
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<< <i>The ripping is getting closer, but here's a little something to tide you over until then.
So what are you doing now, just sitting in a corner, staring at the boxes, nibbling your fingernails down to the quick? Go on then OPEN EM!! :-)
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<< <i>So what are you doing now, just sitting in a corner, staring at the boxes, nibbling your fingernails down to the quick? Go on then OPEN EM!! :-) >>
Slow down rookie, it's a process.
<< <i>Isn't A-Rod card #1? >>
Indeed it is, mate, according to all the checklists I've seen.
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edit: BTW, have a blast; pull some great stuff!
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It was better than what she gave me later that night... and THAT was pretty darn GoooOOOOoood *grin*
When I get my first 08 box, I'm waiting till she's asleep, putting on some Enigma, cracking a Labatt, and slowly undressing those sweet, sweet cards. Oh, Kerri Strug, I've been crushing on you since the 96 Olympics, and now... I can covet thee in cardboard form in my favorite set.
SWOON
mosaic's Nolan Ryan Basic Topps registry set
mosaic's Big 3 Nolan Ryan Run Showcase
don't hand me no lines, and keep your hands to yourself.
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<< <i>Sorry for not doing the live, I was rushed. My son had his first day of football practice and I was excited about opening them before I left. The break down was: Box 1 - 3 gu, box 2 - 4 gu, box 3 - 3 gu 1 auto, box 4 - 2 gu 2 auto, box 5 - 2 gu 1 auto 1 rip, box 6 - 2 gu 1 plate. Again, sorry for not doing the break live. >>
What specifically did you pull for autos & gu?
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Larry Roselli shipped today, hopefully the case arrives Thursday. I haven't heard from Lockwood on the retail yet.
Now collecting:
Topps Heritage
1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
Did I leave anything out?
A&G Break
Upon a quick glance it looks terribly stupid.
Good luck Nick.
<< <i>Don't have time to watch it right now, but I got this link in an email from Topps.
A&G Break
Upon a quick glance it looks terribly stupid.
Good luck Nick. >>
Hey its my buddy!
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My Sandberg Topps Master set
Unknown # of SPs
14 Regular Minis
5 A&G Minis
2 black Minis
19 Flags (its this years Perez card)
2 World Leaders - Peru and Isreal
1 World Icon - Sphinx
1 Crack the code - (1986 Mets)
4 game used jersey/bat
Brian Bannister Auto
5 hits is a very nice start
mosaic's Nolan Ryan Basic Topps registry set
mosaic's Big 3 Nolan Ryan Run Showcase
Kevin
<< <i>Kevin are you working on an SP list? Also, do you remember where the SPs were in the pack last year? >>
SP's were in the middle, maybe the 3rd or 4th card in the pack. I would keep all your cards in order until you figure it out.The guys
across the ocean listed a bunch of SP's..most of the historical guys, dont' know if thats true or not. You should have a good
idea after tonight!
Kevin
mosaic's Nolan Ryan Basic Topps registry set
mosaic's Big 3 Nolan Ryan Run Showcase
BTW, he's got a sealed case sitting there. He's quoting $80 a box if he decides to break it. I'm assuming that's a decent price? If I bust any, this'll be the first year I've done so, other than a few blasters from Target.
Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
Unknown # of SPs
11 Regular Minis
6 A&G Minis
3 black Minis
21 Flags (its this years Perez card)
2 World Leaders - Norway and Mongolia
1 Baseball Icon - Jackie Robinson
1 Shark - Mako
1 Crack the code - (The Allied Forces)
2 game used jersey/bat
1 Rip Card - Billy Butler 54/99
1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Ozzie Smith
2006 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Chris Carpenter
<< <i>you rippin? >>
No
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<< <i> I'm hearing from my friend that I buy my Heritage cases from that there are no SPs this year >>
Back of the pack says that short printed base cards 1:2, so there are SPs.
<< <i>
<< <i> I'm hearing from my friend that I buy my Heritage cases from that there are no SPs this year >>
Back of the pack says that short printed base cards 1:2, so there are SPs. >>
ah, ok - thanks for the correction. Nice stuff so far, Nick.
Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
Kevin
Unknown # of SPs
11 Regular Minis
6 A&G Minis
3 black Minis
2 World Leaders - Egypt and Oman
1 Baseball Icon - Tris Speaker
1 Shark - Tiger
1 Crack the code - (1986 Mets again)
2 game used jersey/bat (Utley again)
Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
Kevin
Unknown # of SPs
11 Regular Minis
7 A&G Minis
3 black Minis
2 World Leaders - Belgium and Czech Republic
1 World Icon - Sun Tzu
1 Crack the code - (Team Orange)
2 game used jersey/bat
I just checked out your heritage site. That is freakin awesome!
Kevin