Only 3 more need to ship and 10 more need to receive. EIGHT more days for those who RIP on Christmas Eve!
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.
Lets make an agreement to post pictures. I think that is my favorite part of the secret Santa.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
<< <i>Lets make an agreement to post pictures. I think that is my favorite part of the secret Santa. >>
Definitely my favorite part every year as well.
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.
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's GREAT Jason. Only 6 more need to RECEIVE their presents and EVERYONE will be able to RIP theirs on either Christmas Day or Christmas Eve!
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.
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 got a Christmas card from CU Santa that says open on Christmas morning. I am curious as hell now. It's either the world's lightest baseball card or somebody is messing with me, lol.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
<< <i>I got a Christmas card from CU Santa that says open on Christmas morning. I am curious as hell now. It's either the world's lightest baseball card or somebody is messing with me, lol. >>
Or it could be a gift cert to BBCE????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Nathan ... now you got me shaking MY Secret Santa box! LOL
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.
<< <i>How do you guys think I feel? I was the first to receive my package! Do you know how HARD it's been NOT to open it?! ... it's pretty light too. >>
Patrick ... I've had mine next to my PC for two weeks now ... I know how you feel.
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.
Patrick ... that may be a bigger mistake than trying to complete the '89 set in all "10s". (Only Joking.)
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.
<< <i>Trying to have faith here but it's the 23rd and just ran into my mailman. Nothing yet. Looks like I may not be in on the open party. >>
Really? Your Secret Santa sent me a message on the 9th letting me know its been shipped. You are both in the US so I will try to get to the bottom of this, a message has been sent to him.
Ill check my apt office but I've been there three times grabbing packages for Xmas this week maybe they missed something. Things happen no big deal. I'm sure it'll pop up.
Feel free to open on Christmas Eve only if you have obligations on Christmas or traditionally open gifts on Christmas Eve (some people do). I've sent out a couple emails to people who have not delivered their gifts yet. Hopefully they all arrive today!
Collecting Clemente master (#6) and basic PSA registry sets, Hank Aaron master and basic sets, Mantle oddball issues, 1970's mega decade HOFs, 1967 Topps pin ups, and high grade Topps Clemente and Aaron. Numerous transactions with over 100 board members.
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.
Since I'm going to be gone most of the day tomorrow. I figured I'd get this party started with my re-cap. Photos of the highlights in my on-line column
As anyone knows we love to rip packs and boxes (note our reviews) and we received a great assortment of packs from our Santa
1989 Upper Deck High Number Packs: Best Player: Rafael Palmeiro 2nd Pack was truly all commons
2011 Panini Gridiron Gear: All Base Cards: Best Player: Tony Romo
2009 NFL Draft: Hakeen Nicks was our best card 2nd Pack Had a Matthew Stattord/Knowshon Moreno Card #d to 50
1996-97 Finest Basketball: Lots of Great Players including Jason Kidd and HOFer Dennis Rodman Again lots of Great Players with our best being HOFer Arvydas Sabonis
1993-94 Action Packed HOF Well they are all HOFers but we were not fortunate enough to get a 24K card
2001 SP Authentic Golf Preview Packs: Nothing super special in either packs but really neat to see the cards marked xxxx/Sample
1990 Leaf 1st Series: Paul Molitor was the best player but we were excited to see Columbia's Gene Larkin as well Dwight Evans was the best player in the 2nd pack
2012 Bowman Platinum Wall Hanger: Oh what might have been: Oscar Taveras
1982 Fleer 2 HOFers in Rich Gossage and Robin Yount; interestingly we get 2 Mitchell Page's Back to back Carl Yastrzemski was the biggest name in the 2nd Pack
1984 Fleer: All Commons
1983 Topps Cello: Don Sutton, Tommy John and Luis Tiant Super Vet Cards
1981 Topps Rak: 1st Pack best card was Pete Rose 2nd Pack had Joe Morgan, Dale Murphy and Tony Perez
1980 Topps FB Rack Pack Phil Simms RC
1982 Topps FB Cello Kellen Winslow
1983 Topps FB Rack Pack Joe Montana RB
1985 Topps Supermarket Rack Pack Warren Moon RC, John Elway
And some packs not opened included
1985 Topps Cells with Roger Clemens on top; 1984 Fleer with Wade Boggs on Top, 1981 Topps Scratch Off packs, Superman Supermarket Rack Pack, 1983 Topps FB Cello Pack
My Secret Santa did GREAT!
Plano, Tx. Card Show #5, Sunday March 6, 2016 at Adat Chaverim (Northeast Corner Independence and Spring Creek) in Plano Tx 9Am to 4 PM. See you there!
WOW! What a way to start off the opening of the Secret Santa gifts! Congrats to both of you guys.
Just got home from my parents house. Going to change ... get a couple of beers ... then open my gift. Will post what I received.
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.
I had asked for 80's unopened and/or PSA Graded and/or Boston Greats for either the Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots, and/or Bruins
My Secret Santa hit the ball out of the park and touched all the bases with PSA 10's of all the Boston Greats + unopened packs of 84 Topps and 85 Topps.
As with my tradition, after I'm done wrapping my kids' presents and eat the cookies, I pour myself a drink and open my CU secret Santa.
I'm a big mets fan and got some AWESOME Mets stuff:
1. 1970 Tom Seaver Topps PSA auto -- sweet! 2. A 1971 Mets program -- double sweet! 3. A 1969 unopened world champs figurines (Boswell, Koosman and Grote) -- beyond sweet!
Thanks a bunch Secret Santa and good wishes to all.
Kids made me open the Secret Santa again this year.
Thanks Santa.
Received a bunch of 81 Coke 3 card cello packs. I will be leaving them unopened since the Art Monk is only found behind the Moseley or Parrish cards the way the packs are sequenced.
I also received a group of autograph cards from various teams.
Since I only collect Washington teams, if it is ok with my santa I am going to keep the Secret Santa Spirit going, anyone that collects these teams send me your mailing information and they are yours .
Hope everyone has a great Holiday.
Please take this time to enjoy Family & Loved Ones! They are what makes this time of year so special.
I have quit a few things to do tomorrow so curiosity got the best of me tonight. I really appreciate my gift. I asked for a Kevin Durant item because over the last few years he has become my/our favorite player. At the nationals, the boys and I bust boxes to try and pull Durant cards so he has become a family favorite for me and the boys. I just really respect his game and demeanor on the floor.
What I enjoyed was the card as much as the gift. My secret Santa took the time to write a really nice note explaining how he and his son checked their local card shops/eBay for me but didn't find the right item so he sent me a $50.00 eBay gift card. I appreciated knowing he took time to try and find me something the boys and I would enjoy. He could have just picked anything and shipped it to me but he was thoughtful and knew overpriced BIN's when he sees them.
Rockdjrw, the Christmas card was so nice I showed my wife and she looked surprised that someone could be so nice you never met. I give you my word I will use the gift card and find us the perfect Kevin Durant item.
You really made my Christmas special because I wasn't getting anything this year card wise and now I can pick something out.
I'm going to eBay right now to look.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
Thank you secret Santa! I didn't even ask for the mattingly but someone must've known that's my favorite card of my favorite player. The other 3 are just as sweet. Always wanted a graded Barry and Troy score rookies. The Danny White in a 9 is just awesome being my favorite football player growing up. In the box was a bbce order for packs of 1984 and 1985 topps baseball along with two packs of 1989 score football, to try for more Barry's and Troy's. I couldn't have been happier. It was such a fun experience. I'm hoping the secret Santa I was picked for enjoys what I got that person as we'll
.Looking for ANY National Bank notes of Skaneateles, NY
<< <i>Thank you secret Santa! I didn't even ask for the mattingly but someone must've known that's my favorite card of my favorite player. The other 3 are just as sweet. Always wanted a graded Barry and Troy score rookies. The Danny White in a 9 is just awesome being my favorite football player growing up. In the box was a bbce order for packs of 1984 and 1985 topps baseball along with two packs of 1989 score football, to try for more Barry's and Troy's. I couldn't have been happier. It was such a fun experience. I'm hoping the secret Santa I was picked for enjoys what I got that person as we'll
>>
That Mattingly, Barry and Aikman are just iconic cards to me growing up in the 80's. I love those cards.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
<< <i>That Mattingly, Barry and Aikman are just iconic cards to me growing up in the 80's. I love those cards. >>
Totally agree with you. I just love the Mattingly. Even if it's an 8, it's still that iconic card I always wanted as a kid. Same goes for the Sanders and Aikman. These cards will be sitting in my collection for a long time to come. Thanks again secret Santa.
Btw, it's just as satisfying if not more to see your recipient post their pics and telling of their enjoyment you've brought them. I haven't seen mine yet but hopefully that person rips and posts soon.
.Looking for ANY National Bank notes of Skaneateles, NY
Thank you to my secret Santa. I got several Cal Ripken cards, a Orioles team card for one of my sets and a card for my 1953 topps set. I appreciate the thought that went into it. Merry Christmas!
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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>Lets make an agreement to post pictures. I think that is my favorite part of the secret Santa. >>
Definitely my favorite part every year as well.
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>Lets make an agreement to post pictures. I think that is my favorite part of the secret Santa. >>
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<< <i>Lets make an agreement to post pictures. I think that is my favorite part of the secret Santa. >>
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I still hope to have everything there by Christmas.
Only an idiot would have a message board signature.
Can't wait
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.
Only an idiot would have a message board signature.
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss
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.
-Nathanael
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>I got a Christmas card from CU Santa that says open on Christmas morning. I am curious as hell now. It's either the world's lightest baseball card or somebody is messing with me, lol. >>
Or it could be a gift cert to BBCE????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Nathan ... now you got me shaking MY Secret Santa box! LOL
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.
...it's pretty light too.
<< <i>How do you guys think I feel? I was the first to receive my package! Do you know how HARD it's been NOT to open it?! ... it's pretty light too. >>
Patrick ... I've had mine next to my PC for two weeks now ... I know how you feel.
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>future in-laws. >>
Patrick ... that may be a bigger mistake than trying to complete the '89 set in all "10s". (Only Joking.)
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>
<< <i>future in-laws. >>
Patrick ... that may be a bigger mistake than trying to complete the '89 set in all "10s". (Only Joking.) >>
lol! Thanks for the laugh
<< <i>Trying to have faith here but it's the 23rd and just ran into my mailman. Nothing yet. Looks like I may not be in on the open party. >>
Really? Your Secret Santa sent me a message on the 9th letting me know its been shipped. You are both in the US so I will try to get to the bottom of this, a message has been sent to him.
Jason
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss
I know it's a crazy time of year and I feel bad for him having to go to the PO to pick it up.
Unfortunately, USPS.com made me insurance
For the record, it's not you TheMick6.
Hey....it's the 24th!!! Should I open up?!?!
Its got to be 9:02 PM Christmas Eve somewhere right?
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Ebay Store
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss
<< <i>I did receive my package forgot to post >>
Bad Doctor!
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.
As anyone knows we love to rip packs and boxes (note our reviews) and we received a great assortment of packs from our Santa
1989 Upper Deck High Number Packs:
Best Player: Rafael Palmeiro
2nd Pack was truly all commons
2011 Panini Gridiron Gear:
All Base Cards: Best Player: Tony Romo
2009 NFL Draft:
Hakeen Nicks was our best card
2nd Pack Had a Matthew Stattord/Knowshon Moreno Card #d to 50
1996-97 Finest Basketball:
Lots of Great Players including Jason Kidd and HOFer Dennis Rodman
Again lots of Great Players with our best being HOFer Arvydas Sabonis
1993-94 Action Packed HOF
Well they are all HOFers but we were not fortunate enough to get a 24K card
2001 SP Authentic Golf Preview Packs:
Nothing super special in either packs
but really neat to see the cards marked xxxx/Sample
1990 Leaf 1st Series:
Paul Molitor was the best player but we were excited to see Columbia's Gene Larkin as well
Dwight Evans was the best player in the 2nd pack
2012 Bowman Platinum Wall Hanger:
Oh what might have been: Oscar Taveras
1982 Fleer
2 HOFers in Rich Gossage and Robin Yount; interestingly we get 2 Mitchell Page's Back to back
Carl Yastrzemski was the biggest name in the 2nd Pack
1984 Fleer:
All Commons
1983 Topps Cello:
Don Sutton, Tommy John and Luis Tiant Super Vet Cards
1981 Topps Rak:
1st Pack best card was Pete Rose
2nd Pack had Joe Morgan, Dale Murphy and Tony Perez
1980 Topps FB Rack Pack
Phil Simms RC
1982 Topps FB Cello
Kellen Winslow
1983 Topps FB Rack Pack
Joe Montana RB
1985 Topps Supermarket Rack Pack
Warren Moon RC, John Elway
And some packs not opened included
1985 Topps Cells with Roger Clemens on top; 1984 Fleer with Wade Boggs on Top, 1981 Topps Scratch Off packs, Superman Supermarket Rack Pack, 1983 Topps FB Cello Pack
My Secret Santa did GREAT!
Sixteen packs of 80s Topps Hockey (eight 1980 and eight 1981).
This is the PERFECT gift to kick start the new year as one of my collecting focuses is to acquire more unopened.
Knowing what these packs sell for (especially w/ BBCE's name attached) this is incredibly generous.
This is one of the nicest gifts anyone has given me. Means a ton
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU SECRET SANTA!!!!!
Just got home from my parents house. Going to change ... get a couple of beers ... then open my gift. Will post what I received.
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.
My Secret Santa hit the ball out of the park and touched all the bases with PSA 10's of all the Boston Greats + unopened packs of 84 Topps and 85 Topps.
Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah-weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Thanks CU Secret Santa!
Website
Ebay Store
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
I'm a big mets fan and got some AWESOME Mets stuff:
1. 1970 Tom Seaver Topps PSA auto -- sweet!
2. A 1971 Mets program -- double sweet!
3. A 1969 unopened world champs figurines (Boswell, Koosman and Grote) -- beyond sweet!
Thanks a bunch Secret Santa and good wishes to all.
Gregg
Thanks Santa.
Received a bunch of 81 Coke 3 card cello packs.
I will be leaving them unopened since the Art Monk is only found behind the Moseley or Parrish cards the
way the packs are sequenced.
I also received a group of autograph cards from various teams.
Since I only collect Washington teams, if it is ok with my santa I am going to keep the Secret Santa Spirit going, anyone that
collects these teams send me your mailing information and they are yours .
Hope everyone has a great Holiday.
Please take this time to enjoy Family & Loved Ones! They are what makes this time of year so special.
Merry Christmas to all & to all a good night!
Craig
What I enjoyed was the card as much as the gift. My secret Santa took the time to write a really nice note explaining how he and his son checked their local card shops/eBay for me but didn't find the right item so he sent me a $50.00 eBay gift card. I appreciated knowing he took time to try and find me something the boys and I would enjoy. He could have just picked anything and shipped it to me but he was thoughtful and knew overpriced BIN's when he sees them.
Rockdjrw, the Christmas card was so nice I showed my wife and she looked surprised that someone could be so nice you never met. I give you my word I will use the gift card and find us the perfect Kevin Durant item.
You really made my Christmas special because I wasn't getting anything this year card wise and now I can pick something out.
I'm going to eBay right now to look.
<< <i>Thank you secret Santa! I didn't even ask for the mattingly but someone must've known that's my favorite card of my favorite player. The other 3 are just as sweet. Always wanted a graded Barry and Troy score rookies. The Danny White in a 9 is just awesome being my favorite football player growing up. In the box was a bbce order for packs of 1984 and 1985 topps baseball along with two packs of 1989 score football, to try for more Barry's and Troy's. I couldn't have been happier. It was such a fun experience. I'm hoping the secret Santa I was picked for enjoys what I got that person as we'll
That Mattingly, Barry and Aikman are just iconic cards to me growing up in the 80's. I love those cards.
<< <i>That Mattingly, Barry and Aikman are just iconic cards to me growing up in the 80's. I love those cards. >>
Totally agree with you. I just love the Mattingly. Even if it's an 8, it's still that iconic card I always wanted as a kid. Same goes for the Sanders and Aikman. These cards will be sitting in my collection for a long time to come. Thanks again secret Santa.
Btw, it's just as satisfying if not more to see your recipient post their pics and telling of their enjoyment you've brought them. I haven't seen mine yet but hopefully that person rips and posts soon.