Welcome to my blog. Preparing for the last Cardboard Hurrah

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Winner Tuesday!

Congratulations to this week's FREE CARD FRIDAY contest.  The winner is ..................................

ANGELS IN ORDER

I think I may have your addy but shoot it to me you wouldn't mind@ lifebythedrop79@yahoo.com


I'll see everyone here for Free Card Friday.

Friday, October 26, 2012

FREE CARD FRIDAY

Welcome back to another episode of Free Card Friday.  I hope this is quickly becoming one of your favorite Friday hot spots.  Entries for this one will be open until Monday at 6PM Central.  Pimping will get you a second entry.  Here are your goodies this week:
 Evan Chambers 2011 Topps Pro Debut, Jeurys Familia 2012 Bowman Platinum, Kurt Suzuki 2011 Bowman, Max Scherzer 2011 Topps Heritage, Aaron Rowand 2009 UD Spectrum, Roger Clemens 1999 Stadium Club
Brandon Belt 2011 Bowman Chrome-1st Bowman Chrome Card
Evan Crawford 2011 Bowman Chrome-1st Bowman Chrome Card
Elvis Andrus 2011 A&G Jersey(This one came with a nick at the bottom middle-might be worth trying Topps for a replacement)

Good Luck to everyone!

As a bonus-if we reach 25 unique entrants this week then I will double the giveaway for next Friday!

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

FREE CARD FRIDAY WINNER!

Thanks to all for participating in another FREE CARD FRIDAY.  The winner is.................


CHUNTER


Shoot me an email with your mailing addy and I will get them out to you. lifebythedrop79@yahoo.com


See you all on Friday!

Monday, October 22, 2012

Another new bobble in the building!

Listia has provided another beauty.  This is my third from the 2007 Brewers Stadium Giveaways!  Photo credit to bobblesgalore
Still a little time to register for FREE CARD FRIDAY!  5PM Central is the deadline this week!  Good luck!

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Another new bobble in the fold...Lo Duca

I also acquired this one via Listia. Paid dearly for it though!
Worth it!  Awesome Bobble!

What's your cardboard dream?

The cartoon above was me when I was a kid. I loved going to the card shop!  I dreamed back then that someday I would have my own shop and be surrounded by cards.  So many things have changed since the days of 1986 topps and such.  The prospect of running a card shop nowadays doesn't seem very fiscally sound but it's still a dream that I may make a run at some day.  I often think when I visit my LCS what would I do different.  What would I carry that he doesn't? Is this a good location? How would I promote my shop?

Just musing this morning and wondering if anyone else has the same aspiration or did at one time?  Or is your cardboard dream instead to own a specific magical card? A white whale? 

Friday, October 19, 2012

A new bobblehead to add to my shelf...SLUGGER

My bobblehead collection is slowly growing, mostly due to listia.  I picked another up this week for a song on Listia.
Proud to meet ya Slugger.  I also like milk.

FREE CARD FRIDAY

Welcome back to FREE CARD FRIDAY!  New wrinkle this week. If you will promote my contest on your blog you will receive two entries this week.  Here are this weeks goodies:
 Matt Holliday 2010 Topps Update All Star, Jose Valverde 2010 Topps Update All Star, Jonathan Papelbon 2009 UD Spectrum, Pedro Martinez 2008 UD Timeline, Richie Ashburn 2008 UD Goudey, Scott Proctor 2007 Topps
 Adrian Gonzalez 2010 Topps Town, Greg Halman 2011 Heritage Rookie, Vinnie Catricala 2012 Bowman Platinum Autograph

Deadline this week will run until Monday at 5PM. Enter away and plug away!  GOOD LUCK!

New autographed ball...The Woonsocket Rocket

Picked my newest autographed ball up off the 'bay. $14.99 Dlvd.  I will remember Rocco Baldelli as a hardnosed player that didn't play for an awful long time. Signature is not a beauty but it is what it is.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Sell me stuff Tuesday is just announce a winner day

Skipping SELL ME STUFF TUESDAY TODAY but the offer from last week is still on the table if you wanna check it out.

This weeks winner is...

DADDYOHO

I will hold onto your goodies and ship with your trade bait draft goodies!  Congratulations!  See you Friday for another round of FREE CARD FRIDAY!

Friday, October 12, 2012

JBF Trade Bait. Let the games begin...

Welcome to another round of JBF trade bait drafting.  Below is the list and below that is your draft order. Rounds will begin being posted very soon.



1.                 
2.                 
3.                  Brian Anderson 2006 Topps 52 Rookie Auto
4.                 
5.                 
6.                 
7.                 
8.                  Justin Hoyman 04 Elite Extra Autograph
9.                 
10.              David Haehnel 04 Elite Extra Autograph
11.             
12.              Hector Gimenez 04 Elite Autograph /750
13.              Danny Herera 08 Stadium Club Autograph
14.             
15.              
16.             
17.              Jeremy Farrell 2010 Bowman Autograph
18.             
19.              Tyler Lumsden 04 Elite Extra Autograph
20.              Jonathan Bachanov 07 Tri star Farm Hands Autograph
21.             
22.              Zach Jackson 05 Bowman Heritage Signs of Greatness Autograph
23.              Ryan Braun(Pitcher) 2007 UD SP Autograph
24.              Tom Mastny 04 Topps 52 autograph
25.              Corwin Malone 04 Team Heroes Autograph
26.             
27.              Tom Gorelanny 08 Topps Highlights Autograph
28.             
29.             
30.              Erik Bedard 07 Bowmans Best Autograph
31.             
32.             
33.             
34.             
35.             
36.             
37.             
38.             
39.              Clayton Mortensen 07 Tristar Farmhands autograph
40.             
41.             
42.             
43.             
44.             
45.             
46.             
47.              Anel De Los Santos 08 Threads Autograph /999
48.             
49.             
50.             
51.             
52.             
53.             
54.             
55.             
56.             
57.              Pat Jarvis 1969 Topps
58.              Mike Kekich 1969 Topps
59.              Vicente Romo 1969 Topps
60.              Bob Priddy 1969 Topps
61.              Bill Harrelson/steve Kealey 1969 Topps Rookie Stars
62.              Dick Selma 1969 Topps
63.              Tommie Sisk 1969 Topps
64.             
65.             
66.             
67.             
68.             
69.              Gary Peters 1969 Topps
70.              Clay Carroll 1969 Topps
71.              C Gutierrez/R. Robertson 1969 Rookie Stars
72.             
73.              Steve Whitaker 1969 Topps
74.              Dave Baldwin 1969 Topps
75.              Mike Humphreys 1969 Topps
76.              Mel Queen 1969 Topps
77.              Woody Fryman 1969 Topps
78.              Sammy Ellis 1969 Topps
79.              Ken Suarez 1969 Topps
80.             
81.              Wilbur Wood 1978 Topps
82.              Biff Pocoroba 1978 Topps
83.              Ron cey 1978 Topps All Star
84.              Stan Bahnsen 1975 Topps
85.              
86.             
87.              Terry Humphrey1979 Topps
88.             
89.             
90.             
91.             
92.              Joe Coleman 1979 Topps
93.              Steve Stone 1978 Topps
94.              Rico Carty 1978 Topps
95.             
96.              Jeff Newman 1980 Kellogs 3D Mini
97.              Ross Grimsley 1980 Kellogs 3D Mini
98.             
99.             
100.          Larry Dierker 1975 Topps
101.          Mark Rogers 2011 Bowman Green /450
102.          
103.         
104.         
105.         
106.         
107.          Clay Bucholz 2011 Bowman Green /450
108.          Grady Sizemore 2011 Bowman Green /450
109.         
110.          George Springer 2010 Bowman Platinum USA Refractor
111.          Matt McGill 2011 Bowman Chrome Refractor /799
112.          David GoForth 2011 Bowman Blue /499
113.         
114.         
115.          Alex Castellanos 2011 Bowman Chrome Purple Refractor /700
116.          Rymer Liriano 2011 Bowman Chrome Purple Refractor /700
117.          Kyle McPherson 2011 Bowman Chrome Refractor /799
118.          Howie Kendrick 2012 Topps Chrome
119.         
120.          Drew Stubbs 2011 Topps Chrome Purple Refractor /499
121.          Jason Hagerty 2011 Bowman Chrome Purple Refractor /700
122.         
123.          Robinson cano 2012 topps golden Moments
124.          Ken Griffey Jr. 2012 Topps golden Moments
125.         
126.         
127.          Johnny Giavotella 2011 Bowman Chrome Refractor
128.          Jose Reyes 2012 Topps Opening day Blue /2012
129.          Mike Wilson 2011 Bowman Chrome Refractor
130.          Kyle Winkler 2010 Bowman Platinum refractor /999
131.          Chun-Hsiu Chen 2011 Bowman Chrome Purple Refractor /700
132.          Dmitri Young 2008 Heritage /1959
133.          Chris Capuano 07 Topps Opening day Gold /2007
134.         
135.         
136.          Ryan Rowland smith 2010 Topps gold /399
137.         
138.          Matt Suschak 2010 Elite Aspiration die cut /200
139.         
140.          Jason Simontacchi 2004 Topps Gold /2004
141.          Armando Benitez 2005 Topps Gold /2005
142.          Brian McConkey 2011 Topps Pro debut /309
143.         
144.          LaVon Washington 2011 Topps Pro Debut /309
145.          Daniel Tillman 2011 Topps Pro Debut /309
146.         
147.         
148.          Vernon wells 2011 Bowman Blue /500
149.         
150.         


Draft order

1. Daddyoho
2. BA Benny
3. Spiegel
4. Wicked
5. Ryan G
6. BA Benny
7. Arpsmith

FREE CARD FRIDAY!

Welcome to another episode of FREE CARD FRIDAY!  Hope you're digging this new feature on the blog.  All it takes to enter is a comment that you wanna participate.  Entries will be open until 9PM Monday. The winner will be announced on "SELL ME STUFF TUESDAY".  Here are your goodies:
Todd Helton 2011 A&G Hometown Heroes Insert,Carlos Pena Starquest Insert, Ian Desmond 2012 Topps Canary,Matt Cain 07 UD Future Stars,Brian Broderick 2011 Topps Cognac RC,Hanley Ramirez 2012 Topps Canary, Pat Burrell 2008 UDX Xponential
Brad Peacok 2012 Topps Canary RC, Bob Swift 1951 BOWMAN

GOOD LUCK TO ALL! 

Thursday, October 11, 2012

My mind has just been blown!!

Checking out the bay tonight and I discover there are new Jay Barker cards from a 2012 UD issue.  Looks like quite a few, and there are autographs...O my here we go.

Trade Bait Draft. Delayed until tomorrow night.

Waiting on lists from only two participants. Hopefully, they will come between now and tomorrow evening. 

NEW STUFF THURSDAY

Welcome to the next new theme of my blog-NEW STUFF THURSDAY!

On Thursdays I will be showcasing new cards to my collection!

This week are some of the goodies from my two value box splurge.  They are all for trade, if anyone wants to swing a small trade.

 Diamond Sparkles-Stanton Rookie Cup,Bonderman,Lincecum AS , Roberts
Gold #'d-Rauch,Lidge,Kipnis RC, Haren
 Jeter Icons foil, Rivera Icons Foil, Rivera Peak Performance,Rivera/Eckersley Legendary Lineage,Ruth History of the Game,Berra Yankee Stadium Legacy,Ruth Tales of the Game, Jeter CYMTO, Swisher History of the World Series
 Minis-Nolan,Sale Charcoal Ginter, Poker Player NG
 Cobb,Yaz Kiner, Hamilton,Lind #'d , Jesus Flores die cut rookie

And don't forget to check out my Sell me stuff Tuesday post for an opportunity for some fast cash.

Still need a couple of trade bait draft lists from some particapants as well if you happen to be one of those parties.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Themes in my blog!

Free card Fridays seem to be a big hit. I don't plan on completing "theme"ing out the blog but I have a few ideas! 

One of these ideas I have is something called "Sell me stuff" Tuesday

It's really a simple concept.  I put an offer out there and the first person to jump on it can sell me their item for some quick paypal. 

Offer 1-Autographed Baseball
The Criteria-
A.   A COA or LOA
B.   A clean not faded signature
C.   A former or current major league'er
 D.  Don't tell me who it is...I like being surprised
The offer $15 Paypal shipped

Offer 2-A Bobblehead
The Criteria
A.  Must be ceramic
B.  Good shape. No major damage
C.  Baseball player or mascot bobble
D.  Don't tell me who it is...I like being surprised
The offer $15 Paypal Shipped


So there's thirty bucks on the table.  Have a bobble head or a signed ball you wouldn't mind unloading??? Let's do it!

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Free Card Friday Winner announced!!!

Entries are closed!

The winner is....

Dawgbones

Shoot me your addy and I will get these out this week bud.


Tune in next Friday for another Free Card Friday

Friday, October 5, 2012

Winner Announced + FREE CARD FRIDAY

Proud to announce the winner of my contest from this past Sunday is.....
SKROEKER

Shoot me your addy my friend and I will get these out to you ASAP.


Friday starts with F and so does Friday. So lets offer some more up.  Same flavor as last time, just drop a comment in there to say you would like to be entered.  Here are your giveaway goodies today.
 Wily Peralta 2012 topps Chrome Rookie Refractor
Albert Pujols 2009 UD X
Vladimir Guerrero 1997 Score Interleague Moments
Oswaldo Navarro 07 Fleer Rookie
Brian Roberts 07 UD Future Stars
Mike Pelfrey 2011 A&G #342(SP?)
Adrian Gonzalez 2009 UD X Xponential Insert
Bill Mueller 2005 Bowman Sterling Game Worn Jersey

Good Luck.  You may enter until  Sunday at 5PM.

Last call for JBF trade Bait Draft Signups

Still have eight spots available.  $12 Paypal gets you in the door to pick from 50 Autos/GU, 50 #'d Cards, and 50 Vintage.

Paypal addy for payment is lifebythedrop79@yahoo.com

Will let Signups run until Monday 9P Central. If we only have seven then we will roll that way.