"FAIL" collecting thread

GooshA · April 16, 2011 6:25AM

collecting.... FAIL

two full binders of different Jose Canseo cards: FAIL

a mark and sammy danbury mint statue for 169.00 in 1999: FAIL

binders of 1990 Upper Deck unknown players: FAIL

getting old cards graded because they are vaulable, no matter the actual condition: FAIL

thirty bucks 2 years ago for a Eric Byrnes in person auto at a card show: FAIL

Randy Johnson statue FAIL

Barfvader · April 16, 2011 6:33AM

<< collecting.... FAIL

two full binders of different Jose Canseo cards: FAIL

>>

I still collect Canseco so I don't see that as fail. Sad maybe, but not fail.

Bet there is more then a couple in those binders I don't have.

Toro · April 16, 2011 6:33AM

I dont like it when 95% of my collection is talked about negatively!

Barfvader · April 16, 2011 6:36AM

<< I dont like it when 95% of my collection is talked about negatively! >>

95%? Looks like about 99.9999999999% when it comes to my collection.

tigerdean · April 16, 2011 6:43AM

LMAO LMAO LMAO I guess some of my ignorant purchase aren't quite as bad but I've made a few myself.

eyebone · April 16, 2011 6:48AM

how on earth did that '72 namanth end up in a psa 5 holder?

eyebone

Barfvader · April 16, 2011 6:51AM

Jose

Topps Tiffany

Star Co Ad/Promo Cards (Not marked as such)

I'll add a few more.

WalterSobchak · April 16, 2011 7:00AM

When did Canseco ever play for the White Sox? I don't remember that at all.

hammered · April 16, 2011 7:04AM

You know, I was just wondering why there are so few Carlos Quintana rookies available

Walt · April 16, 2011 7:09AM

<< Jose

Topps Tiffany

Star Co Ad/Promo Cards (Not marked as such)

I'll add a few more.

>>

quoted just cause it takes up a huge amount of space.

stevek · April 16, 2011 7:29AM

I don't see a "collecting" problem here, just an "investment" problem.

TNP777 · April 16, 2011 7:59AM

thread.... fail

GooshA · April 16, 2011 8:26AM

TNP .. you should post the Brett Butler collection here. bwAHHH

kiddin'.. very cool . Was a huge Dodger fan before 'their fans' came in in droves. yuck. Been to a game lately ?

jeffcbay · April 16, 2011 8:52AM

What, no Ozzie Canseco?

GooshA · April 16, 2011 9:12AM

thread meant for us folks who have collections, that may, or may not be considered investment material,, but we have done it never the less... It's a self mocking thread. If that makes sense (to some of you pro's)

Canseco ? if I win powerball, he gets 10 million.

1st4040 · April 16, 2011 9:26AM

if you have any Canseco inserts I need in those binders I will help you take the collection out of the fail catagory.. check my website at www.freewebs.com/1st4040 for my needs.

Stone193 · April 16, 2011 11:28AM

I - actually - got a good chuckle out of this thread.

Not laughing at the OP - rather with him.

We "all" have a bunch of crap in the closet that would best be served as kindling from a monetary POV.

I agree with Steve to a degree - the investment aspect can't be denied.

Back around 1990 to perhaps 95 - I got caught up in the 'bulk' buying - many - like myself - got caught up in that whole thing - the "rookie" sensation was in overdrive back then.

So, we all have "bricks" and "bricks" of cards that wouldn't command a penny today.

So - is there any lemonade?

Sure - we've all learned better - we've all become better collectors - we all have more fun now - we've all learned stuff...

It's the year 2045 and BBCEx still has unopened cases of 1990 Topps - we can all laugh at it now - in the year 2011. Since what else can we do?

I'm happy I have a hobby - and that can't be expressed on a spreadsheet.

WalterSobchak · April 16, 2011 11:46AM

<< if I win powerball, he gets 10 million. >>

divecchia · April 16, 2011 12:34PM

To me collecting is only a failure if it does not give you enjoyment. If you enjoyed collecting those cards (worthless or otherwise) it was a success as far as I am concerned.

Happy collecting...Donato

Reljac · April 16, 2011 9:04PM

<< To me collecting is only a failure if it does not give you enjoyment. If you enjoyed collecting those cards (worthless or otherwise) it was a success as far as I am concerned.

Happy collecting...Donato >>

Dpeck100 · April 16, 2011 10:19PM

I have one of those Canseco Minor League cards and it was always a favorite. That is a great looking card in PSA 9.

andycapper · April 16, 2011 10:28PM

Looking at all those Cansecos really prove hove sweet 88 & 89 Topps was compaired to evrything else of that time, and still beats designs of alot of brands

Barfvader · April 16, 2011 11:59PM

<< To me collecting is only a failure if it does not give you enjoyment. If you enjoyed collecting those cards (worthless or otherwise) it was a success as far as I am concerned.

Happy collecting...Donato >>

I fully agree with you.

I've enjoyed (and still do for the most part) all of my stuff and really don't consider any of it as a fail. Certainly some junk but even junk can be fun.

Obviously many of us have made interesting purchases (for whatever reason) but it was fun and can still be even looking back at some of these items.

And with all the misses there's always been good hits for most collectors as well.

My Dad pulled one of these in 91 out of 10 packs purchased at a gas station in PA before heading back home.

(Not the actual card)

Found a buyer (card dealer) for it as quickly as possible.

And yes it was sold for $350.

GooshA · April 17, 2011 12:35AM

This is where the FAIL came from. Has some pretty funny stuff.

http://failblog.org/

scooperqpr · April 17, 2011 12:47AM

The only game I like where someone throws a ball at a stick is cricket.At least you get all day to try and hit it not just three chucks!!

therebelas · April 17, 2011 1:01AM

<< When did Canseco ever play for the White Sox? I don't remember that at all. >>

Pretty sure he finished his career with the White Sox. 2001ish? Had a decent season as I recall.

Stone193 · April 17, 2011 3:28AM

<< 

<< To me collecting is only a failure if it does not give you enjoyment. If you enjoyed collecting those cards (worthless or otherwise) it was a success as far as I am concerned.

Happy collecting...Donato >>

I fully agree with you.

I've enjoyed (and still do for the most part) all of my stuff and really don't consider any of it as a fail. Certainly some junk but even junk can be fun.

Obviously many of us have made interesting purchases (for whatever reason) but it was fun and can still be even looking back at some of these items.

And with all the misses there's always been good hits for most collectors as well.

My Dad pulled one of these in 91 out of 10 packs purchased at a gas station in PA before heading back home.

(Not the actual card)

Found a buyer (card dealer) for it as quickly as possible.

And yes it was sold for $350. >>

Jeff

Smart move selling the Ryno! That's when autos were just going into packs and very hot.

I noticed Golden Gems gave ya a free Mark Grace card! Do you still have it?

Stone193 · April 17, 2011 3:30AM

<< To me collecting is only a failure if it does not give you enjoyment. If you enjoyed collecting those cards (worthless or otherwise) it was a success as far as I am concerned.

Happy collecting...Donato >>

Totally agree Donato.

We sure don't want to feel like we're preaching - but if one is not having enjoyment? It might be time to call it a day.

Good show!

Barfvader · April 17, 2011 3:51AM

Mike,

I'm sure I still have that Mark Grace card in the stack of Grace cards I have but I'd never be able to pinpoint which one it is.

Stone193 · April 17, 2011 9:41AM

<< Mike,

I'm sure I still have that Mark Grace card in the stack of Grace cards I have but I'd never be able to pinpoint which one it is.

>>

Jeff - I'm gonna be fully retired - hopefully by this summer.

I'll spend an entire day - just looking at what's in all those 800 ct. boxes - and I'm gonna scan EVERY 'brick' I find - should be a real hoot.

Ya gotta love Cal Eldred!

edit: I'm firing the first shot - found this in the file - fortunately I only paid about 25 or 35 cents per - it's an 800 ct. box I believe?

Barfvader · April 17, 2011 10:32AM

Here are the 1987 Jackson's (lacking a couple that were sold/traded) from the receipt.

And the 5 Topps Traded.

I've got the Sabo's still in the snap case that they were originally sent in.

cadets68 · April 17, 2011 11:19AM

To minimize the pain I only scanned in 3 of these. There are a whole bunch more somewhere in my boxes. Probably just waiting to frighten me someday.

I grew up in Green Bay and there was nothing bigger in 1989 the Mandarich. I do not remember where I got them signed, but I do remember waiting in line. I also remember seeing him 3 times in one night when he was out with his girlfriend. It was pretty cool at the time. First at dinner, then at Toys R Us followed by the grocery store. He even said something at the grocery store about us following him.

Well enjoy the "Fail".

Shawn

thenavarro · April 17, 2011 12:44PM

Cadets68

Id be interested in buying a Mandarich signed rookie if you'd want to ged rid of one. I collect signed rookies of all kinds.

Mike

FredGarvin · April 17, 2011 1:00PM

In the spirit of the OP (having a little fun with failed investment "sure things"), I think I had about 30 Eric Lindros cards at one point with half being the OPC which were going to be worth a fortune!!!!

For the folks that may be a little more serious here on this topic, I hear what you are saying but part of the fun of collecting is to also be able to look at yourself and have a little fun with the lessons learned along the way.

Tabe · April 17, 2011 2:53PM

<< 

<< When did Canseco ever play for the White Sox? I don't remember that at all. >>

Pretty sure he finished his career with the White Sox. 2001ish? Had a decent season as I recall. >>

Correct. Played in 76 games, hit 16 HR, and batted .258.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cansejo01.shtml

Tabe

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