tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post827732726180639427..comments2023-05-30T09:44:03.923-04:00Comments on A Cracked Bat: Baseball Cards and a Hot Dog: Watch For Above Average Pedestrians and other signsacrackedbathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-69377396284941706382020-03-31T09:57:45.307-04:002020-03-31T09:57:45.307-04:00Glad to read you're doing alright. We are too...Glad to read you're doing alright. We are too; I'm still going to work because I'm essential and there's no means to work from home. My group's pretty much isolated as well so not much interaction. My wife's company says they're essential too (a mortgage company claiming they're in the banking business) so she's still going in. Problem is they already had a bunch call off to self-quarantine and only now did they decide to split whomever's left to 2 shifts to reduce the number of people in the office. They're also finally looking into letting some work from home. My kids don't see to mind the vacation though, but if we do all wind up self-quarantining we'll have plenty to do, as we purchased a home a few weeks ago and moved in before everything shut down. All my cards are scattered about in several places, but at least they're all in my house now! Stay positive and busy...this isn't going away anytime soon.Jafroniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08946965301520580238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-7796026921320731432020-03-31T06:45:43.628-04:002020-03-31T06:45:43.628-04:00a Rays fan? I literally cleaned out my team boxes ...a Rays fan? I literally cleaned out my team boxes a week ago and put all the Rays - which I've had set aside for years now - with thousands of other cards for donation. Is this an early April Fool's prank? LOL!!! I'm sure I can find them however, and pull some nice cards for you. My email address is at the top of the pickpockets page. Let me know what Tigers you'd be interested in as well. My full list can be found here: https://www.tcdb.com/Collection.cfm/member/acrackedbat/collection/1?MODE=VIEW&Type=Baseball&Status=Wacrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-57538764946409513832020-03-30T16:08:24.238-04:002020-03-30T16:08:24.238-04:00Glad to find another OOTG fan. I've seen them ...Glad to find another OOTG fan. I've seen them 3 times in concert, and I am trying to pass my love of them on to my 3-year old, who loves to hear their song 'All we Need'. <br />Would you be up for a trade in the future? I might have some stuff from your want lists. I mainly collect Tampa Bay Rays & Devil Rays, and I'm sure I could help take some Tigers doubles off of your hands. Jeremya1umhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631055539594841302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-54425912785525169222020-03-28T17:28:47.271-04:002020-03-28T17:28:47.271-04:00Thanks Jeremy!That's quite kind and appreciate...Thanks Jeremy!That's quite kind and appreciated. It's taken so long to finish this set that I'm holding out for the regular base. BTW, I checked out your profile. I enjoy Out of the Grey too. I have a couple of their early cds.acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-53368650268359657722020-03-28T17:25:09.119-04:002020-03-28T17:25:09.119-04:00Thanks PK! I check the news once a day then move o...Thanks PK! I check the news once a day then move on. Enjoy the hobby time. It is a nice distraction, and takes the edge off life! acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-66290258638460564172020-03-28T05:08:58.006-04:002020-03-28T05:08:58.006-04:00I have the Van Landingham SPx. Only problem is tha...I have the Van Landingham SPx. Only problem is that it’s autographed by him. If that isn’t a problem, it’s yours. Jeremya1umhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631055539594841302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-53920971759741786912020-03-19T18:16:14.915-04:002020-03-19T18:16:14.915-04:00Hope your continuing to be well safe and hopefully...Hope your continuing to be well safe and hopefully unaffected by this thing. I've got cards on the way. A nice distraction from the news I'd prefer to avoid watching. Most of the cards are coming from Sportlots, but some from eBay, too. Thanks for sharing these cards. They are great. Rock on!Peter K Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08502746737530418049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-3240579096879306982020-03-16T19:22:02.765-04:002020-03-16T19:22:02.765-04:00A second binder could be in the future. Hard to sa...A second binder could be in the future. Hard to say. There is another just like mine, with the Blackhawk against a red background. I remain open to possibilities - whereas possibilities = cards.acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-57167612096792203732020-03-16T19:18:14.950-04:002020-03-16T19:18:14.950-04:00I agree. Unless the post office closes, I'll k...I agree. Unless the post office closes, I'll keep PWE-ing American and our Canadian friends!acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-58501792788372942932020-03-16T19:17:02.749-04:002020-03-16T19:17:02.749-04:00well, you are certainly an above average fellow, w...well, you are certainly an above average fellow, whatever the reason. Thank you again. Keep on pickin'!acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-43970587699658815032020-03-16T13:33:21.482-04:002020-03-16T13:33:21.482-04:00After reading a few articles stating how unlikely ...After reading a few articles stating how unlikely it is to get sick from opening mail (even arriving from certain foreign countries), I'm going to keep trading as normal. As for your Blackhawks binder, it's filling up quickly, isn't it?gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740439412693373442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-322824134961730492020-03-14T23:14:14.454-04:002020-03-14T23:14:14.454-04:00I've put my TTM requests on hiatus. Just doesn...I've put my TTM requests on hiatus. Just doesn't feel right. Haven't made a decision about Sportlots or Ebay. Trading though is something that should help all of us pass the time. Nick Vossbrinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162939001181537887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-68044086881173911732020-03-14T13:50:08.896-04:002020-03-14T13:50:08.896-04:00I'm always happy to help fill some set needs (...I'm always happy to help fill some set needs (and sent out some hockey cards) Didn't think anyone noticed my OPC Platinum frankenset, thank you for browsing that tab! <br /><br />My trading habits aren't officially on hiatus yet. I'd like to order cards or hit the local Target again soon, but that doesn't appear likely. <br /><br />As for my URL, I used to write stories and things as the Pedestrian Writer (because I'm not great at it and also I don't drive) When I scrapped that for a sports card blog I couldn't use "The Collector" so I had to keep the "Pedestrian" part :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268829182522679026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-79902933232856143262020-03-14T07:56:09.144-04:002020-03-14T07:56:09.144-04:00more retail opps for the brave and/or foolish!! Se...more retail opps for the brave and/or foolish!! Seriously tho, I don't expect to change hobby habits at all.acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-56387066996164307842020-03-14T06:29:49.275-04:002020-03-14T06:29:49.275-04:00I don't plan on changing a thing. Trade, buy w...I don't plan on changing a thing. Trade, buy what I can usually afford and blog. Probably avoiding retail outlets like Walmart though.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-9625650654234836752020-03-13T19:53:53.157-04:002020-03-13T19:53:53.157-04:00Oh I thought about you Nick! Do your best to keep ...Oh I thought about you Nick! Do your best to keep some distance from coworkers and customers. Did you really have to mention a sale? I miss my HPB coupons. I still get the emails for 50% off. They used to give away calendars with coupons to use each month. I REALLY miss those. Your hobby joy is contagious. Now that's something worth catching!!!acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-81830210583063421302020-03-13T19:48:41.287-04:002020-03-13T19:48:41.287-04:00My biggest concerns are for the elderly as well. H...My biggest concerns are for the elderly as well. Hopefully this thing will have moved on in the next 3-4 weeks. I also hope your friends' mom avoids illness. It must be quite frightening for the older population! Be safe, Fuj!acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-88451122674713604292020-03-13T19:42:27.583-04:002020-03-13T19:42:27.583-04:00thanks Bo! You be safe too! How DOES one live in N...thanks Bo! You be safe too! How DOES one live in NYC w/o the subway?? I recall spending a LOT on SP. Probably opened several boxes. I kept these cards boxed for 20 years. How they never succumbed to bricking, I don't know. They look good paged. I checked some of my extra vintage against your list but struck out. These were cards you already owned. I'll keep looking.acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-66758420980403967382020-03-13T19:37:37.875-04:002020-03-13T19:37:37.875-04:00So now we must worry about the ill and cranky post...So now we must worry about the ill and cranky postal carrier who can't have the time off because they're already covering a second route while trying to finish their own. Ha. I'm not too concerned either but respect anyone who might not wish to trade right now. Hopefully, it opens EBAY up to some great deals ;) Oh, is that selfish? Fred is a wise guy, or more politely put: an insightful gentlemen. :) You are too. acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-13007099132870657002020-03-13T19:31:51.081-04:002020-03-13T19:31:51.081-04:00I'm with you Fred. I used to pray for patience...I'm with you Fred. I used to pray for patience when I was younger and quickly learned this was not a good idea. Now I'm that person holding up some 20 year old in a hurry to be nowhere in particular. I try to live moment-to-moment. 'NOW' is all I've been given anyway. Thanks for dropping by Fred!! :)acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-43799849690730864692020-03-13T19:27:14.354-04:002020-03-13T19:27:14.354-04:00Y'all everybody. Never did see LOST. ;) Of co...Y'all everybody. Never did see LOST. ;) Of course the Retros are short-printed. No wonder I was drawn to them. 'Hockey Wasteland' does sound like a tune.acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-88166023458918189932020-03-13T19:24:31.158-04:002020-03-13T19:24:31.158-04:00Fellas, thank you :)Fellas, thank you :)acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-75518520624313998142020-03-13T13:08:41.080-04:002020-03-13T13:08:41.080-04:00I completely understand the trading embargo I'...I completely understand the trading embargo I've seen from some bloggers but I don't think I could do it. I don't trade nearly as much as I once did but it's still so much of a thrill to check my mailbox every day, the possibility there might be cards in there!<br /><br />My real worry about the virus stems from the fact that I work with the general public, and I've already seen quite a few customers display, well...questionable hygienic behaviors even with all the panic. Probably doesn't help things that we have a huge sale going on this weekend. Guess we'll see what happens...Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508921644099472101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-52053691192478606012020-03-13T12:26:23.834-04:002020-03-13T12:26:23.834-04:00I stopped trading years ago... and most of the car...I stopped trading years ago... and most of the care packages I owe people have already shipped. As an educator... I've been thinking a lot about this situation the past two days. My best friend is also a teacher and she takes care of her 80-something year old mom... so it's kinda hit home for me. Keeping people safe should be of the utmost priority. But cards will come in handy over the next couple of months... as a way of helping take our minds off of things.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989790787001049208.post-25733440431506538812020-03-13T12:21:22.925-04:002020-03-13T12:21:22.925-04:00OPC Blackhawks? I'm on it too!OPC Blackhawks? I'm on it too!GCAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14713246271197550543noreply@blogger.com