Commons

Planemonkey · May 19, 2014 2:33PM

“If someone tells you that they collect commons, then that’s that. I may have missed throwing away one common but if somebody says he collects all the commons this year, then that’s enough to get a whole lot started. I told the board that you don’t have to give the people a reason to think about trading for commons or anything like that. If you trade somebody, you trade them to make the set better…simple as that. I’m cool with that. I’m all about that. The people in Registry deserve to have a winner. It’s simple as that. It goes further than that … If I can’t save commons, I can’t save commons. It is as simple as that. It ain’t about that at all. It’s easy to sum it up if you’re just talking about commons. We’re sitting here, and I’m supposed to be the franchise collector, and we’re talking about commons. I mean listen, we’re sitting here talking about commons, not a Rookie, not a HOF'er, not a star, but we’re talking about commons. Not the cards that I go out there and die for and collect every one like it’s my last but we’re talking about commons man. How silly is that? … Now I know that I’m supposed to lead by example and all that but I’m not shoving that aside like it don’t mean anything. I know it’s important, I honestly do but we’re talking about commons. We’re talking about commons man. We’re talking about commons. We’re talking about commons. We’re not talking about the stars. We’re talking about commons. When you come to the board, and you see me collect, you’ve seen me collect right, you’ve seen me give everything I’ve got, but we’re talking about commons right now. … Hey I hear you, it’s funny to me too, hey it’s strange to me too but we’re talking about commons man, we’re not even talking about the game, when it actually matters, we’re talking about commons … How the hell can I make my boardmates better by collecting commons?”

miklia · May 19, 2014 5:17PM

You want the commons? YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE COMMONS

Stingray · May 19, 2014 5:51PM

We don't need no stinking commons.

lawnmowerman · May 19, 2014 6:10PM

You guys need to get some common sense.

lawnmowerman · May 19, 2014 6:15PM

It's common knowledge that most people collect stars, not commons.

lawnmowerman · May 19, 2014 6:19PM

If you're catholic and collect commons, when you reach a certain age do you celebrate your first holy commonion?

lawnmowerman · May 19, 2014 6:26PM

It's for the common good of the board if you save your commons.

lawnmowerman · May 19, 2014 6:29PM

Be careful if you collect too many. You may wind up with a common cold.

lawnmowerman · May 19, 2014 6:34PM

Although, ending up with a common cold is much better than ending up with diarrhea which in itself is very common but not very fun.

lawnmowerman · May 19, 2014 6:36PM

Okay I'm going to bed now. Hopefully you guys can reach some sort of common ground in this matter.

Planemonkey · May 19, 2014 7:43PM

BostonAmericans · May 19, 2014 9:44PM

Commons??? Don't talk about...commons??? You kidding me??? Commons???

alnavman · May 19, 2014 11:16PM

Say HELLO to a few of my tiny commons.....

BostonAmericans · May 20, 2014 2:05AM

I'm no good at being noble, but it doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a pile of commons in this crazy world. Someday you'll understand that

ldferg · May 20, 2014 2:10AM

common over and let's rip some unopened.

LarkinCollector · May 20, 2014 2:14AM

<< <i>I'm no good at being noble, but it doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a pile of commons in this crazy world. Someday you'll understand that >>

Classic Rick

Planemonkey · May 20, 2014 2:44AM

Tommy: Chicken wings! Let's think about this for a sec, Ted, why would somebody put a guarantee on a box? Hmmm, very interesting.
Ted Nelson: Go on, I'm listening.
Tommy: Here's the way I see it, Ted. Guy puts a fancy guarantee on a box 'cause he wants you to feel all warm and toasty inside.
Ted Nelson: Yeah, makes a man feel good.
Tommy: 'Course it does. Why shouldn't it? Ya figure you put that little box under your pillow at night, the Guarantee Fairy might come by and leave a quarter, am I right, Ted?
Ted Nelson: What's your point?
Tommy: The point is, how do you know the fairy isn't a crazy glue sniffer? "Buildin' model airplanes!" says the little fairy, well, we're not buying it. He sneaks into your house once, that's all it takes. The next thing you know, there's money missing off your dresser and your daughter's knocked up, I've seen it a hundred times.
Ted Nelson: But why do they put a guarantee on the box?
Tommy: Because they know all they sold ya was a guaranteed piece of.... That's all it is, isn't it? Hey, if you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, I will. I've got spare time. But for now, for your customer's sake, for your daughter's sake, ya might wanna think about buying a quality product from me.
Ted Nelson: Okay, I'll buy from you.
Tommy: Well, that's... What?

mtcards · May 20, 2014 2:54AM

Common'Man

yankeeno7 · May 20, 2014 3:27AM

First rule of the common club is that you dont talk about common club.

georgebailey2 · May 20, 2014 3:32AM

"Commons, murder, arson and commons."
"You said 'commons' twice."
"I like commons."

BostonAmericans · May 20, 2014 3:34AM

Mr. McGuire: I just want to say one word to you. Just one word.
Benjamin: Yes, sir.
Mr. McGuire: Are you listening?
Benjamin: Yes, I am.
Mr. McGuire: Commons.
Benjamin: Exactly how do you mean?

BostonAmericans · May 20, 2014 3:35AM

Remember, George: no man is a failure who has commons.

BostonAmericans · May 20, 2014 3:35AM

Look, Daddy. Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets his commons.

BostonAmericans · May 20, 2014 3:36AM

What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the commons? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around them and pull it down. Hey. That's a pretty good idea. I'll give you the commons, Mary.

BostonAmericans · May 20, 2014 3:37AM

Ha, ha, ha, ha! My mouth's bleeding, Bert! My mouth's bleeding! Zuzu's commons... Zuzu...
[checking his pocket] There they are! Bert, what do you know about that!

georgebailey2 · May 20, 2014 3:44AM

<< <i>What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the commons? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around them and pull it down. Hey. That's a pretty good idea. I'll give you the commons, Mary. >>

"I'll take them. Then, what?"

so far:

It's a Wonderful Life: 4 (not counting my response)
Blazing Saddles: 2
Everything Else: 1 (unless you want to group all puns together)

miklia · May 20, 2014 3:52AM

A.B.C.

Always
Buy
Commons

Third prize is you're fired.

Planemonkey · May 20, 2014 3:54AM

Commons are for closers.

mtcards · May 20, 2014 4:33AM

Hey gimme a box of those orange balls

Gimme some of those naked lady tees

Gimme three of those six of those

and Oh, this is the worst looking common Ive ever seen

I bet if you buy a common like this you get a free bowl of soup

But it looks good to you

itzagoner · May 20, 2014 4:38AM

So that was Joe Orlando on the floor in there. And I guess that was your accomplice in the grading room. And those three people in the Newport Beach Post Office. And for what? For a little stack of commons. There's more to life than a few commons, you know. Don'tcha know that? And here ya are, and it's a beautiful day. Well. I just don't understand it.

itzagoner · May 20, 2014 4:45AM

Tommy DeVito: No more commons, Billy.

Billy Batts: What?

Tommy DeVito: I said, no more commons. Maybe you didn't hear about it, you've been away a long time. They didn't go up there and tell you. I don't collect commons anymore.

Billy Batts: Relax, will ya? Ya flip right out, what's got into you? I'm breaking your balls a little bit, that's all. I'm only kidding with ya...

Tommy DeVito: Sometimes you don't sound like you're kidding, you know, there's a lotta people around...

Billy Batts: I'm only kidding with you, we're having a party, I just came home and I haven't seen you in a long time and I'm breaking your balls, and you're getting fuzznoodling fresh. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you.

Tommy DeVito: I'm sorry too. It's okay. No problem.

Billy Batts: Okay, salud.

Billy Batts: [takes a drink] Now go home and get your fuzznoodling commons.

Tommy DeVito: Mother fuzznoodlin' mutt! You, you fuzznoodling piece of chewing gum!

Billy Batts: [taunting] Yeah, yeah, yeah, come on, come on, come on!

Tommy DeVito: Motherfuzznoodling... He bought his fuzznoodling button! That fake old tough guy! You bought your fuzznoodling button!

Tommy DeVito: You mother fuzznoodle... Fuzznoodle! Keep that motherfuzznoodler here, keep him here!

[leaves]

lawnmowerman · May 20, 2014 4:53AM

So, what are you doing in Las Vegas?
We're counting common cards.
You're counting common cards?
We're counting common cards.
That's interesting.
We're counting common cards.
I know you're counting common cards, what else are you doing?
Are you taking any prescription medication?

lawnmowerman · May 20, 2014 4:54AM

So, what are you doing in Las Vegas?
We're counting common cards.
You're counting common cards?
We're counting common cards.
That's interesting.
We're counting common cards.
I know you're counting common cards, what else are you doing?
Are you taking any prescription medication?

Mapleleaf · May 20, 2014 5:00AM

No common(t).

PSASAP · May 20, 2014 5:06AM

Brooks: [to Andy] Son, six wardens have been through here in my tenure, and I've learned one immutable, universal truth: Not one of them born whose rear wouldn't pucker up tighter than a snare drum when you ask them for commons.

galaxy27 · May 20, 2014 5:31AM

Gracias a pinche Don West, toda mi colección consta de commons.

ga5150 · May 20, 2014 9:06AM

When reading the original post, I kept picturing Jim Mora for some reason. "Playoffs???!!!! Playoffs??!!!"

elsnorto · May 20, 2014 9:54AM

Common feel the noize?

You've got another thing common?

Common Eileen?

So far, the 1980's score is 2-1.

Snorto~

Downtown1974 · May 20, 2014 10:04AM

Those commons don't scare me. Without those commons, you ain't nothing but a skinny lunger.

AC000000 · May 20, 2014 11:37AM

Commons up and see me (commons) sometime....

thekid8 · May 20, 2014 8:35PM

Chicks dig the commons

BostonAmericans · May 21, 2014 1:26AM

Use enough commons there, Butch?

BostonAmericans · May 21, 2014 1:30AM

Every day for the past ten years, Loretta there's been giving me a large black coffee, today she gives me a large black coffee only it has commons in it, a lotta commons. I just came back to complain. Now, you boys put those guns down.

I gotta find something else to do with my lunch hour................

itzagoner · May 21, 2014 1:41AM

Dean Worlando: Greg, what is the worst forum on this website?
Greg: Well that would be hard to say, sir. They're each outstanding in their own way.
Dean Worlando: Cut the horsepuke, son. I've got their disciplinary files right here. Who dropped a whole truckload of commons into the swim meet? Who delivered the 1988 Donruss rack cases to the Registry dinner? Every Halloween, the trees are filled with modern football crap. Every spring, the grading room explodes.
Greg: You're talking about Sports Cards & Memorabilia, sir.
Dean Worlando: Of course I'm talking about Sports Cards & Memorabilia, you TWERP!!! This year is going to be different. This year we are going to grab the bull by the balls and kick those punks off the site.
Greg: What do you intend to do sir? SC & M's already on probation.
Dean Worlando: They are?
Greg: Yes, sir.
Dean Worlando: Oh. Then as of this moment, they're on double secret probation!
Greg: Double secret probation, sir?
Dean Worlando: There is a little-known codicil in the Collector's Universe constitution which gives the Moderator unlimited power to preserve order in time of website emergency. Find me a way to revoke SC & M's charter. You live next door. Put a coin forum person on it. They're sneaky little pukes, just like you, right? [Greg nods] The time has come for someone to put their foot down. And that foot is me.

BostonAmericans · May 21, 2014 1:50AM

<< <i>Dean Worlando: Greg, what is the worst forum on this website?
Greg: Well that would be hard to say, sir. They're each outstanding in their own way.
Dean Worlando: Cut the horsepuke, son. I've got their disciplinary files right here. Who dropped a whole truckload of commons into the swim meet? Who delivered the 1988 Donruss rack cases to the Registry dinner? Every Halloween, the trees are filled with modern football crap. Every spring, the grading room explodes.
Greg: You're talking about Sports Cards & Memorabilia, sir.
Dean Worlando: Of course I'm talking about Sports Cards & Memorabilia, you TWERP!!! This year is going to be different. This year we are going to grab the bull by the balls and kick those punks off the site.
Greg: What do you intend to do sir? SC & M's already on probation.
Dean Worlando: They are?
Greg: Yes, sir.
Dean Worlando: Oh. Then as of this moment, they're on double secret probation!
Greg: Double secret probation, sir?
Dean Worlando: There is a little-known codicil in the Collector's Universe constitution which gives the Moderator unlimited power to preserve order in time of website emergency. Find me a way to revoke SC & M's charter. You live next door. Put a coin forum person on it. They're sneaky little pukes, just like you, right? [Greg nods] The time has come for someone to put their foot down. And that foot is me. >>

You win!!!!

mtcards · May 21, 2014 1:53AM

"Son, we live in a world that has commons, and those commons have to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinburg? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for commons, and you curse the minor stars. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That commons, while tragic, probably arent worth a cent. And their existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, finishes sets. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want commons in your set, you need commons in your sets. We use words like book price, mint and PSA. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent collecting something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who throws away commons under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I collect. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a box, and start sorting. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think commons are worth." - Col. Nathan R Jessup, Master Collector

LarkinCollector · May 21, 2014 1:54AM

<< <i>Put a coin forum person on it. >>

So that's why he keeps popping up over here

mattyc_collection · May 21, 2014 1:59AM

I live in the American Gardens Building on W. 81st Street on the 11th floor. My name is Patrick Bateman. I'm 27 years old. I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. And collecting commons. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while sorting commons. I have 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my commons. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to return some commons, then meet Cliff Huxtable at the Four Seasons.

mattyc_collection · May 21, 2014 2:03AM

The Dude: Walter, ya know, it's a common, so it's overgraded a little, big deal. It's just a common, man.

Walter Sobchak: Dude, this is a Registry Set competition, this determines who gets a ribbon. Am I wrong? Am I wrong?

Smokey: Yeah, but the card's an 8. Gimme the marker Dude, I'm marking it 8.

Walter Sobchak: [pulls out a gun] Smokey, my friend, you are entering a world of pain.

The Dude: Walter...

Walter Sobchak: You mark that OC common an 8, and you're entering a world of pain.

Smokey: I'm not...

Walter Sobchak: A world of pain.

Smokey: Dude, he's your partner...

Walter Sobchak: [shouting] Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a isht about the rules? Mark it zero!

The Dude: They're calling the mods, put the piece away.

Walter Sobchak: Mark it zero!
[points gun in Smokey's face]

The Dude: Walter...

Walter Sobchak: [shouting] You think I'm $!@# around here? Mark it zero!

Smokey: All right, it's zero. Are you happy, you crazy $#@!?

Walter Sobchak: ...It's The Registry, Smokey.

mattyc_collection · May 21, 2014 2:06AM

Walter Sobchak: You want a common PSA 10? I can get you a common PSA 10, believe me. There are ways, Dude. You don't wanna know about it, believe me.

The Dude: Yeah, but Walter...

Walter Sobchak: Hell, I can get you a common PSA 10 by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with tilt and PD. These #$@! amateurs...

mattyc_collection · May 21, 2014 2:11AM

Walter Sobchak: Is this your common, Larry? Is this your common, Larry?
The Dude: Look, man...
Walter Sobchak: Dude, please? Is this your common, Larry?
The Dude: Just ask him about the case.
Walter Sobchak: Is this yours, Larry? Is this your common, Larry?
The Dude: Is that your sealed case out front?
Walter Sobchak: Is this your common, Larry?
The Dude: We know it's his $#@ common! Where's the money, you little brat?
Walter Sobchak: Look, Larry. Have you ever heard of The Registry?
The Dude: Oh, for Christ's sake, Walter...
Walter Sobchak: You're entering a world of pain, son. We know that this is your common. We know that you stole a vending case.
The Dude: And the @#! money.
Walter Sobchak: And the #$@! money. And, we know that this is your common.
The Dude: We're going to cut your $#! off, Larry.
Walter Sobchak: You're killing your father, Larry!

Commons

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