THANKSGIVING THREAD....What card or item that you have are you thankful for?

Guru · November 26, 2008 2:24AM

I thought I would start a round of thanksgiving cheer by asking each of us to list the card(s) or item(s) in our collection that we are thankful for. Here's mine:

1. 07 A&G Mantle Bat
2. Ty Cobb GU pants
3. Griffey Jr. auto ball
4. Reggie Jackson Auto'd ball
5. Eckstein Auto World series ball
6. Johnny Mize Exhibit
7. Dizzy Dean GU Jersey
8. Jim Kaat Auto

Ladder7 · November 26, 2008 2:28AM

Every one but McGwire, Bonds and Clemens.

Barfvader · November 26, 2008 2:34AM

What cards am I thankful for? None.

I'm thankful for my son who was born premature and is as healthy as can be and my wife that loves me no matter what stupid thing I do.

I am thankful towards cards in that they have brought me to know others that share the same passion and enjoyment as myself.

prscott933 · November 26, 2008 2:50AM

My most thankful piece....

I have an Ozzie Smith auto ball that was inscribed "To Jesse Jackson the next president of the United States. Keep hope alive".

Stingray · November 26, 2008 2:54AM

All the cards I have sold over the last couple of months so I could by a Ipod Touch. I have to say that I like music as much or more than collecting cards.

baseballfan · November 26, 2008 2:55AM

i am thankful for a 54 jackie robinson card i got from my aunt, the only card to survive my father and his brother and sister's childhood. i had it graded for protection, it came back a 5, and i'm really thankful for that card.

cwazzy · November 26, 2008 2:59AM

I'm thankful for my '53 Topps Roy Campanella. It was a Christmas gift from my dad 10+ years ago and is my first vintage card (I subbed it earlier this year and it pulled a 4). It has since led me to start collecting Brooklyn Dodger cards and a Campy player set.

Chris

qtisco · November 26, 2008 3:02AM

i'm thankful in buying a 1968 topps nolan ryan/jerry koosman rookie for $23 :-D

i'm also thankful of having a great time on this board, great community to hang out with.

lawnmowerman · November 26, 2008 3:25AM

Cards are for nerds and you guys are dumb for collecting them.

StopYurWhining · November 26, 2008 3:29AM

Im thankful for good friends and a loving family. screw the cards

I wish my folks were still around...good people, Thanksgiving was Mom's favorite holiday.

BigDaddyBowman · November 26, 2008 3:37AM

I am thankful for having the financial means (in this poor economy) to be able to support my family and still be able to collect.

I am thankful for having a wife that supports my collecting, and doesn't flip out when I tell her what I spend.

I am thankful that we have this forum to share our passion...because there is no one in my "real world" that does.

and I am most thankful for this card:

prscott933 · November 26, 2008 3:38AM

<< screw the cards

>>

there was a guy that used to be on these boards that tried that... i don't think it turned out well.

BigDaddyBowman · November 26, 2008 3:39AM

<< 

<< screw the cards

>>

there was a guy that used to be on these boards that tried that... i don't think it turned out well. >>

is that were the "evidence of staining" qualifier came from???

rube26105 · November 26, 2008 4:03AM

<my wife that loves me no matter what stupid thing I do>

i second that , and 3rd 4th, and 5th as well

i am thankful i am a turkey too by the way

jasoneggert · November 26, 2008 4:36AM

I am thankful for these "cards"

qtisco · November 26, 2008 4:39AM

jason, great cards!

jasoneggert · November 26, 2008 4:42AM

<< jason, great cards! >>

Thanks! I also made this one:

qtisco · November 26, 2008 4:45AM

jason, just went on your site, you got some real good stuff, looked like i was browsing an online museum, pretty cool...the kids' cards are the best definitely, definitely a 1/1 !!!

Estil · November 26, 2008 4:50AM

My 1995 Score Platinum complete set (less than 4950 of each card exist) and is one of the most beautiful sets out there. Second place would be my complete set of 1993 Topps Finest jumbo All-Stars (only about 1455 of each exist).

bman90278 · November 26, 2008 6:52AM

<< What cards am I thankful for? None.

I'm thankful for my son who was born premature and is as healthy as can be and my wife that loves me no matter what stupid thing I do.

I am thankful towards cards in that they have brought me to know others that share the same passion and enjoyment as myself. >>

I'd like to say the same thing. I'm not greatful for any possessions, but I'm very thankful for our new baby girl and that my family is all in great health. I pray everyone has a blessed holiday.
Brian

1989FleerBillRipkencollector · November 26, 2008 6:56AM

Dboneesq · November 26, 2008 7:14AM

Well ... as I have said recently in a couple of other threads ... my little girl was diagnosed with Cancer (over 900 consecutive days of Chemo) in January 2003 at age 3 and in December 2007 my wife was diagnosed with Cancer.

Right now my little girl, who is now 9, is Cancer free for 3.5 years and my wife is Cancer free for 6 months.

Still having my girls with me is what I am thankful for.

Doug

PS That being said, when I was 10 years old in 1968 I went to a Yankee game with family and friends. My friends grandfather knew many ballplayers, so he asked me if I wanted a ball signed by the Yankees. OF COURSE I SAID YES! In between innings he went and knocked on top of the dugout and spoke to Mel Stottlemyer (sp?). Ten minutes later he came back with a ball signed by the Yankee team. YUP, THE MICK is front and center, along with about 25 other sigs. Although it is not the most valuable item in my collection, THAT is something I will NEVER sell.

ArchStanton · November 26, 2008 7:21AM

I wish Ripken collector's kids had bats like Billy Ripken.

rube26105 · November 26, 2008 7:23AM

i am thankkful for a botle of 100 year old whisky, on thanksgiving, who i called bill, bill is gone now,but he was a killer jug, and rube has to lay down to watch cartoon ,with his cats,that he renamed also just for today,,actually 27th, but i like to stay ahead on things so i dont miss what im doing

sayheykid54 · November 26, 2008 7:26AM

My 1938 World Series program that was signed by Babe Ruth.

1989FleerBillRipkencollector · November 26, 2008 8:47AM

<< I wish Ripken collector's kids had bats like Billy Ripken. >>

They have the tattoo.

rube26105 · November 26, 2008 10:58AM

i am thankful for dave chappellee ,and the fact that i woke up!!!!

clayton bigsyby- woogie boogie

THANKSGIVING THREAD....What card or item that you have are you thankful for?

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