Aloha, everybody,
This post will finally get me all caught up on cards that came to me way back in 2017. I've received some new 2018 goodies in the mail, and I'll be getting those up soon. Although, tonight is poker night, so there's a good chance I won't be posting anything tomorrow, as I'll be sleeping in.
That said, let's get to checking out this nice little batch of cards that came to me from Tom and The Angels in Order.
Tom sent some mini stamps/stickers that I've never seen before. I really dig this one with Fernando and ?? The back is completely blank, so I can't identify it.
I'm familiar with Fernando's cardmate here; I know the face, but the name is escaping me. It'll take about 30 seconds for you all to ID the man, so I would appreciate the help.
Another from the same set - of course, I'm definitely able to identify Tommy.
Shelby was an unsung Dodger, and a former favorite of mine...
Andy Messersmith paired up with Don Sutton to form a lethal one-two pitching punch back when I was a kid.
Here's Davey Lopes slapping out a single on a sunny day, before a shirt sleeve crowd.
Bill Buckner in the happier times - before the words "little nubber" would haunt him in the middle of the night...
These Dodgers happily chipped away at my team set needs.
Finally, a much-needed Penguin to round out the package.
THANKS for the great additions, Tom. Much appreciated!
Aloha!
Aloha, everybody,
Many of us collect because it reminds us of being younger. Few of us blog because it reminds us of school, but Robert from $30 a Week Habit started a contest that manages to combine both experiences.
We got five cards from our wantlists, and had to write 100 words about them. I’ve got 40 left...
The only other Gaylord I know is named Focker...
Lou was a pretty good Red Soxer...
In '71 the Bucs won it all...
I don't remember a Dodger named Wall...
The Penguin was great, but not very tall....
Aloha, y'all!
Aloha, everybody,
Since the beginning of the year I've been thinking about the reasoning behind my collection and the meaning of this blog.
One of the beautiful things about our cardboard community is that we hold a rich variety of collecting philosophies. Some of us want every card ever produced for one team, or one player. Some of us focus on autographs and limited edition, high end product, while others chase rookies and pre-rookies.
The last time I blogged about this, I referred to myself as a shotgun collector, with fairly open interests. Since then I've made the decision that 2016 will be the year I work on collecting vintage Dodger team sets - from 1957 until 1980.
Certainly I understand it's impossible to complete that task in a year, or perhaps over a lifetime of collecting. But we all know, it aint about completing the task, it's about the juice we get from the chase.
That's where you all come in. I'm humbly asking that you consider my wantlists for these team sets (updated last week) whenever we trade. A few of the checklists are impossibly long, but I'm close to completing a few. With a little help, I should be able to close those out this year, while chipping away at the others.
Of course I'm still happy to receive cards from the other scattershot angles to my collecting, but I'm hoping some of you out there have some older cards that fit these new needs.
I've got extras of a (small) few of these cards, so I'm hoping that might serve a need or two for you vintage set collectors out there.
That said, here's some trade bait that's looking for new homes (with more to come over the next few days)...
2001 Upper Deck Hall of Famers Robin Yount bat relic. These had a hobby pull ratio of 1:24.
1968 Topps Killebrew.
And a wildcard throw in...
Who loves Pac-Man?
Aloha!
