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Postby reversemigraine » Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:45 pm

No clue, to be honest -- since this series is half the size of the ones I collected as a kid, I found myself amazed at the number of big names I got in every pack, but then realized that most of these are probably what pass for "common cards" these days. Guessing that most of the genuinely exciting or in-demand cards are either genuine rookie cards or some of the wilder/rarer varieties.

As a Cardinals fan, I liked getting stuff like the Musial Gold Standard. And my dad and I watched the DVD of the 1960 WS Game 7 last week, so it was fun getting the Mazeroski Walk-Off card, mainly because I know he'd like it. And I guess that's mostly what I find fun about these things in the first place.

Would like to know what the big cards from this series are, though. Guess I should look at eBay.
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Postby tgk » Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:47 pm

reversemigraine wrote:
Would like to know what the big cards from this series are, though. Guess I should look at eBay.


Ahem.
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Postby reversemigraine » Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:48 pm

Other than that, of course.

Saw the words "Skip Schumaker" as I was opening a pack and got really excited for a second. Alas, no.
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Postby Marigold » Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:51 pm

The 'big' stuff these days are relic (jersey swatches or bat pieces), autographs, and cards that are serial numbered ("55/100", etc.). There's also the short-print variations of certain base cards that are alternate pictures (like the famous Rally Squirrel). In this set they also have the "retired rings" and World Series pin cards which look kinda neat. Base stuff doesn't have any value these days, and most of the inserts are crap too.
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Postby reversemigraine » Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:54 pm

Kinda gathered that, which is why these are mostly worthwhile for me in brushing up on players I'm not as familiar with. And I know enough people who have particular favorite players or teams that I can give them stuff to brighten their day. My uncle can have all three of my Starlin Castro cards for all I care.
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Postby keykey » Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:00 pm

I saw some dude on craigist post some pretty rare nba inserts and agreed to meet up today but he bailed last minute. :(
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Postby Marigold » Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:02 pm

Marigold wrote:In this set they also have the "retired rings" and World Series pin cards which look kinda neat.


These look great:

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Those are actual things embedded in the cards, but probably nothing historically significant.
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Postby keykey » Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:17 pm

That pin card is awesome
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Postby keykey » Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:25 pm

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bold man, come home and let's go check this shit out
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Postby reversemigraine » Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:42 am

I feel silly asking this for a variety of reasons, but if I wanted to throw this base set (or any old set I still have tucked away) into a binder, what's the recommended method these days? Just good-quality 9-card pages only, or in penny sleeves first? (Do normal old penny sleeves even fit comfortably in 9-card pages? I have no clue.)
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Postby gambra » Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:00 am

I've found that penny sleeves vary in width so some fit snugly into 9 pocket pages while others are far too wide. For base sets & inserts though I don't bother with sleeves, theres too many cards for sleeves. A good quality 9 pocket page, like Ultra Pro pages, will be more than enough to protect regular cards.
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Postby Marigold » Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:36 am

For pages I recommend the Ultra Pro Platinum Series. They're sturdy and heavy-duty enough that the cards don't slip out accidentally, unlike the flimsier stuff.
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Postby Marigold » Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:25 pm

Topps posted pics of the on-card autos included in 2012 Heritage. Koufax, Musial, Cepeda, Banks, etc. within.
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Postby keykey » Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:03 pm

those are amazing. i would love a banks auto.
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Postby Marigold » Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:59 pm

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Postby the singularity » Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:02 am

that's awesome

I'm a Cardinals fan, too, ftr 8-)
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Postby Amblin » Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:39 am

oh i left you off the list sorry.... i knew there was a trifecta
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Postby keykey » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:17 pm

bought a box of 1999 topps stadium club series 2. will post some packs tomorrow.
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Postby the singularity » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:24 pm

bought a jumbo pack of the new 2012 topps'

nothing great, but a few hits: Adam Jones mini, Jeter golden greats, Matt Kemp golden moments and base card gold refractor, Jason Kipnis gold futures

base card wise, Jeter and Hanley Ramirez were the only stars, Lohse was the only Cards card. also got Brandon Belt's (what up Marigold!)
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Postby the singularity » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:25 pm

design's not too bad, seems par for the course as far as Topps Series I's go
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Postby tgk » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:32 pm

I liked the '10 Topps design, they'd just gotten exlusive mlb license, so the team names were huge on the card.

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Postby reversemigraine » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:32 pm

Since deciding to go all in on 2012 Topps, I've pulled Posey and Beckham relics, but the thing that makes me happiest is my Carp Walmart parallel.
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Postby Marigold » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:36 pm

Oh fucc what do you want for that Posey relic dogg
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Postby reversemigraine » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:41 pm

Something pretty with a Cardinals logo (but not Albert Pujols), natch.
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Postby Marigold » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:46 pm

Haha of course. It's the one team I am sorely lacking stuff in. It's alright, I can get em pretty cheap on eBay.
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Postby keykey » Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:22 am

Do any of you guys buy the hockey McFarlanes? I still want that Mike Modano North Stars Varient from like 6 years ago haha
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Postby Marigold » Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:05 pm

So my expired redemption of a Freddy Sanchez Triple Threads auto/game-used came back as a 2010 Ivan Nova Chrome rookie auto. I feel like I made out pretty well on value but at the same time I feel ripped off that it's not a /99, a game-used, or a Giant like the Sanchez was supposed to be. Am I looking a gift horse in the mouth?
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Postby tgk » Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:25 pm

Ugh, Freddy Sanchez and his stripper gyrating/snake wiggle moves before every pitch. I'd think now would be the time to sell high on the Nova.
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