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Re: Why Gold Could Be the Safest Investment Out There
The first Comment to the article raises some pretty intelligent counterpoints: Over the long run what is safe is a diversified portfolio of relatively low-risk assets across multiple asset classes (equities, bonds, real estate, commodities, etc). Gold may play a part of such investment portfolio. But gold cannot act single… -
Re: the gambling exploits of Phil Mickelson
he said he wagered $1 billion over three decades. entirely plausible when you do the math. he laid $110k 1,115 times and $220k 858 times. that's over $300 mil from 1,973 bets ALONE. and considering he made 3,154 bets in ONE YEAR (2011), i guarantee you he crossed the 10-figure mark over the course of THIRTY years. as for… -
Re: Your picks for ugliest post-war cards. Input requested.
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Re: Toned silver Ike
NGC normally designates a star for something like this. The 2nd shot of the obverse really has the milky haze look. Wish there was a way to conserve and remove the haze without harming the tone. -
Re: What is your card collecting story?
Morning, I have written an article and contacted him. Will wait to hear something. This is the article. How I got into collecting Sports Cards (Non Sports) Collecting; Is it Nature or Nurture?? A question most collectors have pondered at one time or another. My belief is that it is at least a preponderance of Nurture,… -
Re: Flight cancelations and FUN
Paranoia strikes more than viruses & unionized workers. We hope those in fear have a better new year. Caught the virus once. Then caught the second strain: Delta. This new strain may or may not be worse than the swine flu I got in 1976 when the army forced the "shot" on me. It sucks getting sick. Didn't like it then, don't… -
Re: Kentucky Derby Rose Petal
Besides the Kentucky Derby, ANIMAL KINGDOM won the world's richest race, the Dubai World Cup in March 2013. He also finished 2nd in the 2012 Breeder's Cup Mile to WISE DAN, who was merely the US Horse of the Year in both 2012 and 2013 and has proven to be nearly unbeatable at the mile distance. AK retired with $8,399,884… -
Re: Interesting article about "Event Used" memoribilia cards on ESPN.com
As far as the GU thing; a few companies got caught a few years ago passing off jerseys as GU when they weren't. Ever since then, they now use the words "photo" "event" used or "game" used if it actually is. When Vick was still at Va Tech, right after he announced he was coming out early, he did a signing for the local… -
Re: Got the new basketball Beckett....not happy, lol
Joyce, Can you help me out with these? I looked all over today for the new Beckett...but I guess it's not on the newstands yet. Thanks:>}. 02-03 Topps Xpectations Jiri Welsch RC #44/99 (Xcitement Parallel) 02-03 Topps Xpectations Caron Butler First Shot GU jersey 02-03 Topps Xpectations Melvin Ely First Shot GU jersey… -
Re: Th Top 10 Vintage Sportscard Dealers of 2002
1)peter lalos-champs & bums has always been one of my favorite dealers to buy from. very professional every time. 2)a.j and harvey at a.j. sport cards, excellent transaction every time and super fast shipping even from canada. 3)brian drent-mile high card co., brian always has a ton of high end vintage cards in all sports…
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