Rack Pack 2 2011 Topps Series 2-Wife Busting

Let the wife bust pack 2 from 2011 Topps Series 2.  She's beautiful and I don't know why I don't let her open all my packs. She always does better than me!

Will Venable Base
Daniel Murphy Base
Pat Burrell Base
Justin Smoak Base
Skip Shumaker Base
Marlon Byrd Topps 60
Tulo/Ubaldo Diamond Duos
Rick Porcello Diamond Anniversary Parallel
Livan Hernandez Base
Mike Nickeas Base RC
Fred Lewis Base
Danny Valencia Base
Kendrys Morales Base
Brandon Phillips Base
Jason Donald Base
Leo Nunez Base
Ian Kinsler Topps Town
Cal Ripken Mini
Mike Minor Base
Jim Palmer 60 Years of Topps
Jack Cust Base
Jose Molina Base
Ben Francisco Base
Tim Wakefield Base
Raul Ibanez Base
Matt Holliday Base
Justin Duchscherer Base
Josh Lueke Base
Mason Tobin RC Base
Wilson Betemit-My lord-How many Royals are former Braves??
Daniel Bard Base
Logan Morrison Base
Brian Roberts Base
Mitch Talbot Base
Jason Heyward Base
Ozzie Smith Diamond Parallel-Thanks Baby-Sweet Card.

Still no diamond, Cal is Sweet, the wizard is awesome.  Needed all the Braves. Make offers on any others you need.

2011 Topps Series 2 Rack Pack Break

In WalMart picking up some necessities and couldn't resist season 2.  Picked up two rack packs-Here is rack 1:

Hiroki Kuroda Base
Jacoby Ellsbury Base
Jason Kendall Base
Jake Arrieta Base
Carlos Lee Base
Josh Rodriguez RC Base
Pedro Beato RC Base
Joel Zumaya Base
Aaron Rowand Base
Joe Nathan Base
Mike Leake Base
Todd Helton Topps Town
Shane Victorino Base
Marc Rzepczynski Base
Ivan Nova Base
Scott Feldman Base
Carlos Beltran Base

Bottom Pack
Justin Verlander Base
Alberto Callespo Base
Dexter Fowler Base
Asdrubal Cabrera Base
Francisco Cordero Base
Giants Team Card Base
Ichiro 10 Straight 200 Hit Seasons
Florida Marlins Team Card Base
Ian Kinsler Base
Carlos Lee Diamond Parallel
Dan Uggla/Jason Heyward-Diamond Duos
Steve Carlton Mini
Buster Posey 60 Years of Topps
Before there was Topps Bowman 48-55
Mel Ott Topps 60
Mark Derosa Base
Melky Cabrera Base
Everth Cabrera Base
Paul Janish Base

Thoughts-Never gotten so many Cabrera's in one pack.  The Carlton is neat. Disappointed at no Diamond Code. Only thing I need from this pack is the Heyward and Uggla. Everything else can be had in an easy trade.

I'm greedy contest Update and some more prizes

Keep pimping my blog, keep sending me new readers through July 4th and I will keep adding the swag.
Current Standings

Standings thru 6:02 PM CST 6/17

Entries

dw 4

Dawgbones 4

Ryan G 3

Lost Collector 3

BA Benny 3

Diamond King 3

Card Hobbyist 2

Anthony 2

Greg Zakwin 2

Matt Pedersen 2

spiegel83 2

nathan 1

Ryan LaMonica 1

Things are Funner Here 1

sportscardblog.net 1

Daily Dimwit 1

FROM 24 READERS TO 35 IN LESS THAN A FEW DAYS.  THANKS TO EVERYONE, KEEP THOSE ENTRIES COMING!

NEW PRIZES

JACOB HESTER PRESS PASS PARALLEL /999, QYNTEL WOODS ROOKIE /1999, KURT KITTNER JERSEY CARD, EARL BOYKINS 52 STYLE CHROME /499, MICHAEL JORDAN 90 HOOPS, 1980 TOPPS FOOTS WALKER(WHAT A NAME!)

BRANDON JACOBS BECKETT GRADED 10, MATT RYAN PRESS PASS POWER PICK, JASON BARTLETT ROOKIE /599.

Take Eight- Adding 8 More to the Pot

The first group of Take Eight was claimed so in addition to these cards:
http://jaybarkerfan.blogspot.com/2011/06/take-eight-round-2.html

I'm adding these eight today-All you gotta do is claim 'em. I'll ship 'em and you can send me Braves in return.

Card 1-Al Kaline 05 UD All Star Classics
A Tiger Legend

Card 2-David Wells 1996 Fleer Update
He just will never strike me as an Oriole

Card 3-Ichiro 04 Fleer Inscribed
This set would look awesome autographed

Card 4-Harmon Killebrew 04 Heritage Flashbacks
Another Legend-insert to boot

Card 5-Julio Franco 1984 Topps
Loved Julio as a Brave. He loved playing baseball, he's probably playing somewhere right now

Card 6-Gary Carter 1985 Topps All Star
The Kid as an Expo

Card 6-Ivan Calderon 92 UD Team MVP Holograms
Another crappy scan but I love those holograms

Card 8- Craig Biggio 04 Fleer Hot Prospects
A HOF'er imo

So jump on it!

Take Eight-Round 2

My first round of Take Eight lasted only fifteen hours and some change before someone snapped it up.  It's here, all ya' gotta do is say you want it and we'll do the trade. Todays offering:
Card 1-Mark Buehrle 06 UD First Pitch Diamond Stars Insert

Card 2-Vince Coleman 1988 KMart Topps Memorable Moments

Card 3-Tony Pena 05 UD Pro Sigs First Class Prospects

Card 4-Joe Torre 2003 Donruss Champions

Card 5- Barry Larkin 98 Donruss Collections Elite 

Card 6-Dewon Brazelton 02 Fleer Box Score Rookie 2228/2950

Card 7-Lance Berkman 04 MLB Showdown

Card 8-Josh Beckett 2000 UD Victory Rookie

SO JUMP ON IT, ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS SAY-I WANNA TAKE THE EIGHT!  GOOD LUCK!

Contest Update, Some Contest Pimpage, and a new TAKE EIGHT

Wanted to touch base with some housekeeping.  Put an update up on my I'm Greedy contest. Great response so far, I thank everyone for that. Up to 34 followers from 24-Check out the update HERE

Also want to pimp the contest of a fellow blogger from THIS CARD IS COOL that is ending tomorrow! So hurry here to enter before 12 Pacific TOMORROW

Lastly, I want to congratulate cubsfan731 who jumped all over my first TAKE EIGHT card offering(15 Hours 34 Minutes.)  All had to do was say he wanted the lot and it was his for some Braves cards in return.

New take eight will be posted later tonight!

I'm Greedy Contest!

Here is a new contest for everyone!  I have 24 followers-I want more readers and blogging friends.  From now until July 4th I'm gonna run this bad boy.

Referral Contest
1 Entry for pimping this contest on your blog...post a comment here with your link
1 Entry each new follower referred...they post a comment here with their name and yours-1 Entry for each of you



At the end I will run a random.org for the prizes
Gonna start it with 9 prizes...if I get a ton of entries, I will add more prizes-Here's a peek at the booty!!!

2011 Topps Kyle Drabek RC Sparkle SP

Karim Garcia Autograph, Jermaine O'Neal Jersey, Early Doucett Jersey
More prizes to follow! Now get to plugging this contest and referring new readers! Thanks guys and gals!

Standings thru 6:02 PM CST 6/17
Entries
dw 4
Dawgbones 5
Ryan G 3
Lost Collector 3
BA Benny 4
Diamond King 3
Card Hobbyist 2
Anthony 2
Greg Zakwin 2
Matt Pedersen 2
cardanathema 2
Derek 2
spiegel83 2
nathan 1
Ryan LaMonica 1
Things are Funner Here 1
sportscardblog.net 1
Daily Dimwit 1
Morgan 1
FROM 24 READERS TO 35 IN LESS THAN A FEW DAYS.  THANKS TO EVERYONE, KEEP THOSE ENTRIES COMING!

New Concept-Stealing it from fellow bloggers-Take Eight

I have seen this on a couple of other blogs...Want to give credit where credit is due to originator but  I'm gonna give it a twirl.  I will call mine-TAKE EIGHT.  The concept is simple.  I will post a group of 8 cards, if you want them-claim them first.  You can send me Braves in return.  If no one claims the group within a day or two, I will add another eight cards. Here we go...Claim it if you want it!

Card 1-Paul Molitor 1988 Topps All Star Commerative Set #3

An all time great to start it off

Card 2-Brooks Robinson 04 Legendary Cuts #14

Another legend

Card 3-John Rodriguez 02 Topps Total #529

Why do I feel like from the picture and the name that this Alex's less talented cousin?

Card 4-Cecil Fielder 1991 UD Fielder's Feat #83

I thought this card was boss back in 1991!

Card 5-Dale Berra/Yogi Berra 1985 Topps Father/Son Card #132

Dale didn't do quite as well as Pops!

Card 6-Todd Van Poppel 1991 Score Rookie #389

This was another hot one 20 years ago!

Card 7-Jim Abbott 1992 UD Team MVP Holograms #3

Scan is horrible, card is neat.  Jim Abbott was quite an amazing athlete in my opinion.

Card 8- Jay Austin 08 Playoff Contenders Rookie #28

I don't know him but maybe he is a big deal or no deal at all?

So that's todays offering!  Let me know if you wanna take the eight!

Talk about my PC-Round 1

A while back, someone asked me who I collected on the Braves and to explain what I was looking for.  So here goes.

First and foremost, I have a binder that I call my anthology collection.  It has one card of every Braves player(in uni) that I can get my hands on.

Secondly, I collect all current Bravos and a few legends.  The legends I collect are my four favorite hitters and my five favorite pitchers.

Warren Spahn
Phil Niekro
Tom Glavine
John Smoltz
Greg Maddux

Hank Aaron
Dale Murphy
Eddie Matthews
Chipper Jones

Jerseys/Autos of any Brave in UNI.

Any of the legend doubles and anyone I already have for my anthology I put to the side for team trades.

Love to get Braves Lots and check 'em against my anthology!  I will try to get some pics and an updated list of my anthology collection posted soon.

Last chance Team Lots Before they go to Ebay

I blogged the other day about having to move some things quickly to help with some bills. I specifically discussed team lots.  I have decided the easiest thing to do would be small priority boxes.  They will hold about 320 cards and I will stuff them with your favorite team.  I have all NFL teams except the Rams. I have all MLB teams except DBACKS and Rays.I would like to get $4.50(less than 1.5 cents per card) per box plus the cost of shipping-$5.20.  Would be paypal gift of $9.70 if you want to claim your team.  Drop me an email at lifebythedrop79@yahoo.com if you're interested.

A Great Contest over at the Chronicles of Fuji

A blog that I follow everyday is now running a great contest.  The Chronicles of Fuji is a great read and you should check out Mark's contest and follow him.  You won't be disappointed and you could win.  Go HERE

Team Lots for sale before they get listed on the 'bay

I'm about to list a large percentage of my collection on the 'bay.  Its a sad deal for me but financial "opportunities" at home require that I try and raise necessary funds.  Will be listing hundreds of auctions this weekend. Before I start listing, I wanted to give anyone interested an opportunity to buy at a discount.  I will be listing team lots for $4 dlvd on the bay but anyone that gets in touch with me I will let them go for $3 dlvd.  Lots are 100 cards mixed years.  I have at least 3 lots of every NFL and MLB team.  If interested contact me at lifebythedrop79@yahoo.com.

Thanks

Wes

Summer of Giving-Update 3

Round 3 went out Tuesday.  Where are they headed-Some will soon find out.  For those keeping score:

Round 3
Cards shipped                    Packages Sent                  Shipping Cost
830                                     6                                       $12.64

Summer of Giving Totals
Cards shipped                     Packages Sent                 Shipping Cost
4260                                    29                                    $85.25

Cool Contest from RBI Collecting

Check out another fellow blogger who's running a great contest.  Ryan from RBI Collecting!

Thanks for the contest!

Check out the Diamond King

The Diamond King is running an awesome contest over on his blog. Click Here to be a WINNER

I hope I win!