Night out with fellow collectors - Long Island
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Hello everyone,
I received an email from Manny A (Flatfoot) telling me he was heading down to NYC to see his daughter perform in a play. He wants to get together to meet some fellow Long Island collectors, so he is coming to Long Island a day early and we will be going out on Friday March 31 @ 7:00pm. We will meet at Millers Ale House in Lake Grove for food and beer (and soda for those who don't drink).
Manny enjoys ripping old wax (ever see his video of the '69 Basketball Wax Rip?) so who knows what he has in store for that night. Would love to have as many people as possible, so if you are interested in going please reply to this thread.
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.
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.
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There isn't any wax from 1982.
OOOOOOooooooooHHHHHhhhhhhhh
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
Eric ... r u in?
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.
Is that the one near the Smithaven Mall? Looking good!
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
I would love to see them. Direct message me a pic. I am always in the market for nice cards from the sets.
YUP ... that's the one. Tim & Mike F. can't make it. Can you text Mike C ? Do you have Jim's phone #?
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 texted Mike, Douglas. You can reach Jim via PM at miniduff.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Thanks Tim. Jim has been PM'd.
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.
Wish I could join you guys, but I will be in Seattle on the 31st.
Dave
Next time you're on Long Island, we'll set up another get together, David!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
what do you mean you can't make it Tim???? Baby due or something. I mean this could be classic
LOL--the Walther PPK or the .40 Glock??
TTT for those locals who have not seen the thread.
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.
Bump.
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 went into the vault and pulled some mid to late '70s racks and some '80s to rip. Bring some top loaders
and bellies to consume alcohol
How about a few pics fellas.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Chicago.
hasnt happened yet Mike! LOL
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
Eric ... you and Mike C are in ... right?
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'm in Doug. Eric, if you want to swing by we can head up there together.
Looking forward to catching up with everyone and, of course, seeing Manny. Too bad Tim can't make it, all work no play makes Tim a dull boy.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
If you guys were meeting up a bit later, I'd be able to swing by, but I don't get off the train till about 9.
Plus I hear ripping will commence and I don't want to have to comfort Mike as he sobs uncontrollably.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Translation: The short bus doesn't go all the way to Miller's on Friday night
I hope you guys take some pics since we didn't get to see any last year (at least i dont think anyone took any although I know there were some two years ago). Even though Nick Offerman's twin isn't going to be there it will be nice to see the group again, gathered together at a table with more packs than drinks!
Being from the Island myself, I'd really love to be there to rip some packs with you guys. You know that's a fact lol. Unfortunately, won't be in NY at the time.
There's only one short bus, Dave, and it stops a lot further north than Long Island, LOL..
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Looks like i an going to be able to make it!
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
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WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
Glad to hear it Eric. Looks like you, Manny, Mike and me. I PM'd Jim but have not heard back.
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 may make a surprise late appearance, you never know! If Doug isn't too intoxicated by then, that is, lol..
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Tim. For the first time I will have a drinking partner!!!!! SO, I think I will be sucking down some cold ones instead of soda. Methinks Manny and I may get there before 7:00.
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.
and I am pretty sure we will be there AFTER 9 PM Timothy. Looking forward to meeting you guys--and seeing Mike again
Manny ... don't forget to email me with the time your train arrives at Ronkonkoma.
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.
Wait, ripping?!? How did I miss this? Looks like Doug and Manny won't be the only ones drinking.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
ripping? here are my contributions. And so you know---whoever is there will share in the fun too. I ain't bringing these for me to rip alone. Maybe we can all take a cell -- we'll figure it out
That looks like a lot fun right there!
Holy Crap Manny!!!!!!!! You will be ripping more than everyone together has ripped in all of our past Miller's adventures!!!!!
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.
Please don't rip those racks. LoL
They call me "Pack the Ripper"
I normally don't rip racks.
But when I do it's with guys who I have never met but known for 10+ years via the CU Boards
Ok-met Mike n Eric at the Natty in 2013??--but looking forward to my CU Board brothers Tim n Doug
NICE!!!!!!!
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
Wish I could join you guys but the meeting is on the wrong coast. Have fun and share some pictures.
Picking Manny up from the train station in a few hours. Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight. Beers and pack ripping ... What a night!
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.
Will be there late, but will be there, Douglas! Looking forward to it!
Manny, hold back one of those vintage racks to rip!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Enjoying the train ride into LI. Not many people would understand us getting together to drink and enjoy these types of racks. I hope Miller's is chick heavy
Manny has landed in Suffolk County. He was carrying a bulletproof attache case with all kinds of goodies inside. Just dropped him off at his hotel. Will be picking him up in an hour and we will head to Millers. Looking forward to a night of fun.
PS Manny, I honestly don't think grown men playing with baseball cards is going to attract very many ladies! HAHAHAHAHA
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.
Had a blast with you guys tonight! Pulling the Eck RC from the 76 rack was awesome! The Winfield looked MINT, as well! Not often you come out ahead ripping vintage unopened! Glad I got there in time to participate in the main event, LOL..
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Pictures or it didn't happen!
Amazing time fellas!
and Manny, UCONN LOST! WOW!
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
Well is was certainly good to hang out with Doug, Mike' Eric n Tim. Great to have finally met Doug n Tim.
We had a blast opening the racks. Note the use of the steak knife to cut open the racks. I thought Mike was gonna puke when we did that.
Got nothing from the 77-78-81 racks worth mentioning. The 79 wax tray was terrible. Warped cards and a smell of must that brought out our allergies. And it was FASC--our 2014 group rip. Just goes to show you FASC ain't always the best thing if the case wasn't properly stored for years
The 76 rack was interesting. It was 1of 16 racks sent to Steve for wrapping 2 years ago. All were authenticated by Steve except this one. He didn't feel this one was legit. Guessing due to location the asterisk cards.
Both Tim n Mike were skeptical because of the single/double asterisk cards being in the wrong cells. Well it was a good experiment. Tim took the honors of opening the rack. 5 or so cards in and he hits an Eckersly rookie. A nice one. Then got a really nice Winfield. And a few other minty cards. Clearly a good rack
Mike n Tim's knowledge of the cells that had star cards was amazing. Tim was calling the cards before he saw them!
I'll post pics later. On the LIRR to the city and can't figure out how to load them from my phone
Thanks for a great night guys!! Beers on me for whoever comes to Rhode Island!!
Props again to Manny for bringing that loot for rippage! An awesome time all around with a lot of laughs! Squeaky says hi, Manny, lol..
Steve not wrapping that 1976 rack wound up working out in your favor~it isn't often you crack a vintage rack and come out ahead! HOFers in that rack included Eck RC, Winfield, 2nd year Carter and Reggie, all of which were razor sharp sharp and very nicely centered too (the Reggie was probably the only one not as well centered). There were a few gem commons, too, including a Dodgers team card, a 1975 World Series card and checklist. Surface and registration on the cards coming out of that rack were phenomenal.
I'm still sneezing from that 79 wax tray, lol..Doug, how could you crease that Joe Zdeb card, LOL!
Till next time!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.