<< <i>By the end of this trip I am going to know Bill very very well. >>
Are you saying Bill will have a NEW avatar with a NEW friend? LMAO
Good Luck guys ... seems like it is going to be a lot of fun. Best of luck to you guys.
Bill ... your wife THINKS it's free ... wait until she finds out you spent $15,000.00 in grading fees on 1980s Stuff! LMAO
Guys ... have fun ... drink a LOT of beer (but NOT while driving) ... BE SAFE ... and make sure you video ALL the action!
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
every error and variation card can get shipped my way....lloll
ill even provide the postage !
Buying: Topps White Out (silver) letters Alex Gordon 80 Topps Greg Pryor “No Name" 90 ProSet Dexter Manley error 90 Topps Jeff King Yellow back 1958 Topps Pancho Herrera (no“a”) 81 Topps Art Howe (black smear above hat) 91 D A. Hawkins BC-12 “Pitcher”
<< <i>Actually looks like a few decent things in there.
Donovan - I see a 1989F box! >>
Yeah I saw that 1st thing. 2 wax and a set. Seeing '89 F boxes in a collection always appears more promising. As opposed to the whole bust a box to find a Black Box and sell the rest on ebay as "Possible rare FF versions".
I read Bills going. He'll bust 'em. GL Report what versions you find.
If I wasn't in CA, I'd be there. Looks like fun.
I see a Bowman post 1999 looking sticker on what could be a hand collated set. Maybe a nice Pujols or Reyes in there.
That will be quite a trip. If I wasn't in California... actually I don't want to have to go through all those cards but would be fun for a few hours just to see what you could find. Seeing that quanity of cards basically given away gives added perspective on how little our modern cards will be worth in the future. Dang it.
We are leaving at 5AM tomorrow if Curt will tell us where we are going. Uhaul has been reserved and the wives have already started divorce proceedings.
Well, should the guys get arrested for DUI, I'll go ahead and make a reservation I'm down here in Kansas City so it's nothing more than going down the street for me. Maybe I can help you guys load it, I see a few things I'd like to add to my collection.
<< <i>You would have to get tired of looking through all of that. >>
If the sets actually contain what they say on the box, half the sorting is eliminated. Could be nothing but junk, but worth the trouble to find out. Plus, half the fun is digging to see what you can find.
<< <i>I'll give $2000 for all of it, but you guys have to drive the U-Haul to North Georgia and unload it in my basement. >>
LET THE NEGOTIATING BEGIN!
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
That is gonna be one heavy load, U-haul or not. I remember moving all of my collection in my Suburban, and that was a workout! It was only about 200K cards. Careful heading home!
For some reason, it sort of saddened me that these cards would be so under-appreciated as to be "given away." I realize that bbcemporium's concern was probably more about space and moving that large horde..... and he obviously got one hell of a deal and is more interested in vintage. But the fact that corvette has stepped up and offered $2k has rejuvenated my spirit. I'm not sure if his offer is for real, but I hope it is. Maybe its just the collector in me, but if I was under the right conditions...ie retired, with a ton of time on my hands, this would be my dream purchase as sad as that may be. But to go through that stuff would just be a blast. Sure there's gonna be a ton of 88 donruss and what not but there's gotta be some regional stuff, some promotional stuff, who knows what. I've recently taken an interest in "broder" cards because I think its an interesting chapter in this hobby (a time when it was profitable to print unlicensed cards) and I'm betting there is a ton of them in there. I can't wait to see what you guys find in there.
cool. If I were in Columbia right now instead of Springfield, I'd come up and check em out with you fellas. If you're coming back through spfd on the way out, i'll take some basketball stuff. John
<< <i>For some reason, it sort of saddened me that these cards would be so under-appreciated as to be "given away." I realize that bbcemporium's concern was probably more about space and moving that large horde..... and he obviously got one hell of a deal and is more interested in vintage. But the fact that corvette has stepped up and offered $2k has rejuvenated my spirit. I'm not sure if his offer is for real, but I hope it is. Maybe its just the collector in me, but if I was under the right conditions...ie retired, with a ton of time on my hands, this would be my dream purchase as sad as that may be. But to go through that stuff would just be a blast. Sure there's gonna be a ton of 88 donruss and what not but there's gotta be some regional stuff, some promotional stuff, who knows what. I've recently taken an interest in "broder" cards because I think its an interesting chapter in this hobby (a time when it was profitable to print unlicensed cards) and I'm betting there is a ton of them in there. I can't wait to see what you guys find in there. >>
Aric, You are right. When I saw that room full of cards, two things came to mind
1. A lot of work 2. A lot of work
Did I think I could've made money from those cards? Yes, but would've I enjoyed it? No. Putting all monetary reasons aside, had all those cards been from the years of '52-'69, you could lock me in the room for 3 months and I wouldn't get bored. However, when your hobby becomes work, it quickly quits being a hobby. With that being said, I know Bill will probably enjoy the endless hours involved with this collection, and that alone brings me satisfaction.
I just hope with the long trip they are making from Louisiana, they won't be disappointed.
Comments
<< <i>Wouldn't that be funny if the seller had a T206 Wagner stashed in with the modern stuff? >>
If by chance something miraculous like that were to happen, I have already told Curt he will be fairly compensated.
As far as permission from the wives, I thought my wife would be the one that killed me. Her only response was, "When are you leaving?".
P.S. Are the Cardinals at home tomorrow?
There might be one or two Gary Carter's in there... one or two thousand.
<< <i>By the end of this trip I am going to know Bill very very well. >>
Are you saying Bill will have a NEW avatar with a NEW friend? LMAO
Good Luck guys ... seems like it is going to be a lot of fun. Best of luck to you guys.
Bill ... your wife THINKS it's free ... wait until she finds out you spent $15,000.00 in grading fees on 1980s Stuff! LMAO
Guys ... have fun ... drink a LOT of beer (but NOT while driving) ... BE SAFE ... and make sure you video ALL the action!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
ill even provide the postage !
Topps White Out (silver) letters Alex Gordon
80 Topps Greg Pryor “No Name"
90 ProSet Dexter Manley error
90 Topps Jeff King Yellow back
1958 Topps Pancho Herrera (no“a”)
81 Topps Art Howe (black smear above hat)
91 D A. Hawkins BC-12 “Pitcher”
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Working on:
Football
1973 Topps PSA 8+ (99.81%)
1976 Topps PSA 9+ (36.36%)
1977 Topps PSA 9+ (100%)
Baseball
1938 Goudey (56.25%)
1951 Topps Redbacks PSA 8 (100%)
1952 Bowman PSA 7+ (63.10%)
1953 Topps PSA 5+ (91.24%)
1973 Topps PSA 8+ (70.76%)
1985 Fleer PSA 10 (54.85%)
<< <i>By the end of this trip I am going to know Bill very very well. >>
Do you think he'll dump Matt for you? That might take more than Beer. Might I suggest Grey Goose.
<< <i>Actually looks like a few decent things in there.
Donovan - I see a 1989F box! >>
Yeah I saw that 1st thing. 2 wax and a set. Seeing '89 F boxes in a collection always appears more promising. As opposed to the whole bust a box to find a Black Box and sell the rest on ebay as "Possible rare FF versions".
I read Bills going. He'll bust 'em. GL Report what versions you find.
If I wasn't in CA, I'd be there. Looks like fun.
I see a Bowman post 1999 looking sticker on what could be a hand collated set. Maybe a nice Pujols or Reyes in there.
Good Luck !
*edited- there's a (nd) in and.
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<< <i>By the end of this trip I am going to know Bill very very well. >>
Do you think he'll dump Matt for you? That might take more than Beer. Might I suggest Grey Goose. >>
I hope not. I'd hate to come from a broken home.
<< <i>I hope not. I'd hate to come from a broken home.
Are you the product of some Bill Matt lovin'?
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<< <i>By the end of this trip I am going to know Bill very very well. >>
Do you think he'll dump Matt for you? That might take more than Beer. Might I suggest Grey Goose. >>
Don't forget the Mountain Dew!
Hi, Dan!
Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
<< <i>By the end of this trip I am going to know Bill very very well. >>
As in the "bibical" sense
Current obsession, all things Topps 1969 - 1972
That's a good one. LOL on that!
Who's renting the gymnasium to break it all down?
Bosox1976
T222's PSA 1 or better
The rips would be so awesome...and also a road trip to add.
Dave
1957 Topps 99% 7.40 GPA
Hank Aaron Basic PSA 7-8(75%)
<< <i>You would have to get tired of looking through all of that. >>
If the sets actually contain what they say on the box, half the sorting is eliminated. Could be nothing but junk, but worth the trouble to find out. Plus, half the fun is digging to see what you can find.
<< <i>that is alot of cards. You would have to get tired of looking through all of that. It would be fun for about half the drive home.
Dave >>
Hey, quit trying to discourage my associates
"Common sense is the best distributed commodity in the world, for every man is convinced that he is well supplied with it"
<< <i>Just keep driving and drop it off in Cleveland for a "group break" at the national. Good luck, sounds like a fun trip. >>
Now that's an idea!
- Joe
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stupid print dots
<< <i>SWEET!!! You drive there and I'll drive the Uhaul back. I'll bring the beer!!! >>
Does that mean Mike will be in the back of the Uhaul cecking out the inventory on the way home?
Good luck guys, looks like it will be a enjoyable road trip.
<< <i>I'll give $2000 for all of it, but you guys have to drive the U-Haul to North Georgia and unload it in my basement. >>
LET THE NEGOTIATING BEGIN!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>the only bad thing about this is Bill won't be around to heckle the newbs. >>
The power of wireless internet and a Blackberry.
Seriously, good luck and have a safe trip. May you have many minty 1983 Donruss to show for your efforts.
Robert
I showed this to my gf earlier and she was floored!
She said " I shouldn't say anything about your mess compared to that"
YEEEEESSSSSSSSSS
Have fun guys, definitely jealous up here in New England
<< <i>the only bad thing about this is Bill won't be around to heckle the newbs.
We newbs are watching
<< <i>
<< <i>the only bad thing about this is Bill won't be around to heckle the newbs. >>
The power of wireless internet and a Blackberry. >>
Best check your rear view mirror from time to time to make sure mintacular isn't stalking you.
John
HOF SIGNED FOOTBALL RCS
<< <i>For some reason, it sort of saddened me that these cards would be so under-appreciated as to be "given away." I realize that bbcemporium's concern was probably more about space and moving that large horde..... and he obviously got one hell of a deal and is more interested in vintage. But the fact that corvette has stepped up and offered $2k has rejuvenated my spirit. I'm not sure if his offer is for real, but I hope it is. Maybe its just the collector in me, but if I was under the right conditions...ie retired, with a ton of time on my hands, this would be my dream purchase as sad as that may be. But to go through that stuff would just be a blast. Sure there's gonna be a ton of 88 donruss and what not but there's gotta be some regional stuff, some promotional stuff, who knows what. I've recently taken an interest in "broder" cards because I think its an interesting chapter in this hobby (a time when it was profitable to print unlicensed cards) and I'm betting there is a ton of them in there. I can't wait to see what you guys find in there. >>
Aric,
You are right. When I saw that room full of cards, two things came to mind
1. A lot of work
2. A lot of work
Did I think I could've made money from those cards? Yes, but would've I enjoyed it? No. Putting all monetary reasons aside, had all those cards been from the years of '52-'69, you could lock me in the room for 3 months and I wouldn't get bored. However, when your hobby becomes work, it quickly quits being a hobby. With that being said, I know Bill will probably enjoy the endless hours involved with this collection, and that alone brings me satisfaction.
I just hope with the long trip they are making from Louisiana, they won't be disappointed.
"Common sense is the best distributed commodity in the world, for every man is convinced that he is well supplied with it"