Husband and father of three incredible sons. All things Braves, Dolphins and Manchester United! Vintage collector! Watch for card give away
#FreebieFriday
.
#mailday
Today was an epic mail day for me, as I finally added the most important card to my Eddie Mathews collection. This is an unreal card, RC hi # in the ‘52 set. Even though it’s a 1, it still looks amazing. Unreal feeling.
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A
#mailday
of all mail days for me today. I have always loved this card but never thought I would own one-until now. Big thank you to
@jtteaxasaggie
who helped make this card dream come true. To me this card is iconic and one of my top 5 grail cards.
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#mailday
brought me card
#246
to complete the ‘69 set build. Card
#572
en route to finish off the ‘59 set build in a few days. Thanks to all the collectors and sellers who assisted during these builds. Now time for a break from sets to chase some grails…
#thehobby
Happy Holidays to everyone in
#thehobby
. Here is a little preview of
#freebiefriday
tomorrow. Some really cool vintage, oddball, a modern auto, basketball and football with all kinds of HoFers! Keep an eye out for some fantastic free cards for the holidays!
Long day today but came home to an absolute banger of a
#mailday
. A very special thanks to
@jtteaxasaggie
for helping me land this amazing card, which officially completes my ‘55 set!! Jeff is simply one of the best! Thanks Jeff!
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My ‘65 set is finally done. Thanks to
@lsucks
for the last two (Stottlemyre and Howard) with an assist from
@billrieder
. Also,
@BorstPat
helped with the Podres and four more to get me almost there. Thanks everyone! Love
#thehobby
family.
Sad day today as we lost one of the greatest, if not the greatest, 3rd baseman of all-time. I’ll send this ‘72 card to the first person who tells me the correct day/year, opponent, pitcher and inning when Brooks got his first big league hit. RIP Brooks Robinson.
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I’m more of a vintage guy, have fun ripping modern but have never really hit anything. Went to the LCS to buy supplies with two of my sons and got two ‘21 Heritage High Number boxes. Hit a purple hot box which also had this gem. I’ll stop complaining now.
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30 years ago I married this beautiful lady who is my best friend and the love of my life. I don’t know what I did to deserve such an amazing wife. Here’s to 30 wonderful years together! Happy Anniversary baby!!
@SheriBowling
#mailday
So my last and final card for the ‘62 set build, which had been stuck at the PO in NJ for 10 days or so, finally arrived! ‘62 is now done! Thanks to those who helped me finish this build!
#Mailday
Not a big mail day, but with card
#301
, the ‘68 set is finally complete! Thanks to all of those who helped me get this one finished. Now time to focus on ‘62.
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Happy Labor Day to
#thehobby
. A holiday edition of
#freebiefriday
coming up. Same rules, claim only one lot and free PWE (US only). Also, be sure to like this post, as I’m thinking of doing an extra giveaway with a random winner. Good luck!
#mailday
huge addition to the ‘54 set build and a beauty of a 1.5. Big thank you to
@plbcards
for a super easy and smooth first transaction! And a big assist by
@CardsStory
and the Wednesday vintage thread. If you aren’t catching that every Wed. you are missing out!
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32 years ago
@SheriBowling
and I went to our first concert together, the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Lollapalooza. 32 years later we saw them again! Great show, opening act was Ice Cube. RHCP can still bring it!
#mailday
Really excited to add this Nap to the collection! A big thank you to
@iconsportsUS
for such a smooth transaction. These Cracker Jack cards are unbelievable, and I can’t believe I’ve got this one in hand!!
So need a little help identifying this piece of awesome Dolphins memorabilia. My oldest son’s girlfriend had this at her house, belonged to her grandfather. Anyone know anything about the artist or this specific numbered print? It’s probably 48”x36”.
#FinsUp
@ian693
#mailday
This hobby is amazing. Tried to buy a Hostess JR Richard from
@1brightman1
& he not only RAK’s it to me, he sends along several with a nice note. Really appreciate it Steve, these are permanent additions to the collection!
#thehobby
is filled w/ great people like Steve.
The generosity of some people in
#thehobby
is just amazing. Got a surprise package from
@dhdrewry
today and inside was an incredible addition to Eddie Mathews collection. Absolutely love this image of Mathews as he is signing a ball. David, thank you my friend! Made my day!!
#mailday
A big thanks to
@begue_58
for letting me pry this Mathews card from him, especially after the one I picked up a few weeks ago got destroyed by USPS in transit. Happy to have another Mathews checked off the career run list. Thanks Benny!
What a
#mailday
. So happy to finally own this iconic card. Despite its grade, it’s a beauty. Big shout out to
@Tasupi13
for the assist on this one, thank you!!
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#mailday
picked up a near complete ‘53 Johnston Cookies set with a Mathews I don’t have for the PC; a ‘67 Dexter Press for the Yaz PC from
@goingdeepe
; some 54/55B from
@vbandeadfan
; and a beautiful Joss from
@Tasupi13
. Thanks guys!
#thehobby
#mailday
you know it’s going to be a good mail day when you get a package from
@jtteaxasaggie
! Absolutely one of the best sources of vintage going. Picked up a beautiful Mathews and Kaline which freed up two others to find new homes. Thanks Jeff!
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Thanks to
@toppsguy85
for a great deal on a binder full of ‘61’s, which puts me at just under 200 cards to finish this set! Super fast build so far, thanks Chris! Also, ripped some ‘24 Heritage with the boys and I got to keep the vintage auto of Al Oliver!
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Family vacation and this happened. My oldest son, Jordan, just proposed to his beautiful girlfriend, Jade. Sheri and I are incredibly happy to see these two amazing people make it “official”! Congrats! We love you both!
@SecretJB13
@EmiratesFACup
He checked him like 2-3 times on the run up. He knew, absolute quality vision and touch. Thankfully the ball from Garnacho was good too. Brilliant goal.
#mailday
picked up a small horde of cards from one of the best in
#thehobby
,
@billrieder
, to refill some holes in the
#freebiefriday
binders. And as usual, Bill helped contribute with quite a few freebies of his own. Thanks Bill! Look for some of these cards in future giveaways!
#mailday
The Spahn finishes a set, the ‘80-‘81 basketball brings me within 3 of completing the set. Kellogg’s is a RAK from
@BryanGeorge71
who enjoys the Kellogg’s as much as I do. Finally, the Gibson is via trade with
@Caaasibaby
, absolute banger of a card.
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Good morning
#thehobby
! Missed
#FreebieFriday
last week so making up for it this week! More than 20 lots of fun vintage. Please claim only one lot, with free PWE ship (US only). Lots will start coming up for claim in the best hour. Until then here is a preview. Good luck!
#mailday
Today was a special mail day because I am now the proud owner of one of these, compliments of
@wthballs
. Completing the ‘72 set is no small task and I am grateful to finally have one of these
@wthballs
custom cards! Thank you Gio!!
Good morning everyone in the
#thehobby
. Getting ready to post some giveaways for
#FreebieFriday
. Nice mix of football basketball & baseball, vintage and modern. Please claim only one lot, free PWE (US only). Have a good weekend!
#mailday
. Thank you to
@CardsStory
for a great transaction on this E92 Nap. Always great to add another to the Nap PC. Love the color on the E92, T206 and E90. Beautiful cards. Thanks again Dylan!
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#mailday
. This was no ordinary mail day. Seems appropriate that I got the great stickers from
@CardsStory
on the day when this absolute beauty of card arrived from
@JayHolanda
. Despite all of my vintage sets in BB, BKB and FB, this card is the coolest thing I own now.
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#mailday
I added a few cards today, but none bigger than this one. Nap retired here in Florida after his playing days were over and is buried in Daytona Beach. Happy to add this beautiful card to my collection! Big thanks to
@bmsportscards
. Great service!
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A few other collectors reminded me tonight of what’s good about the
#thehobby
, so as a nod to those guys, a few freebies to give away! Please claim only one card, free ship PWE (US Only). It’s a little late for
#freebiefriday
but here we go (‘72 is a hi #)!
Almost 30 years ago my wife
@SheriBowling
and I chose “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin as our wedding song. Tonight we finally got to see
@RealTerriNunn
live. Absolutely incredible show and Terri Nunn sounded amazing. Love you Sheri!
I’ve been incredibly blessed to have spent the last 32 years of my life (married for 30) with the most amazing, beautiful, kind, generous and strong person I know. She makes me better. I love you baby! Happy Birthday
@SheriBowling
!!
@holidayincambo
@AcousticCards
@Peyton2Bowling
Good morning
#thehobby
! A
#freebiefriday
coming up shortly. Please claim one lot only and free ship PWE (US only). 20 lots today but I am going to post one at a time and will wait to post the next lot until the prior lot is claimed. Let’s see how fast we can get thru 20 lots!
Holiday edition of
#FreebieFriday
is starting now. Not sure how many lots but it’s a bunch! Same rules, claim only one lot and free PWE (US only). Happy Holidays to the everyone in
#thehobby
, good luck!
#mailday
first pic is my side of a trade with
@andyt813
. 2nd pic is a ‘60 Mathews from
@williecaljoun1
who also threw in some freebies for
#freebiefriday
. JT hit a rough patch like we all do, but still giving in the true spirit of
#thehobby
. Hang in there brother!
So
#freebiefriday
is going to have to be a Sunday edition this weekend. Hopefully I can get some lots posted Sunday when I get back home. Enjoy the weekend.
#thehobby
London day trip to Windsor Castle and late afternoon tour of Stonehenge. Absolutely stunning views. A bit cold at Stonehenge but our little group was the last and only one there so we got to spend a good bit of time there with our guides.
@SheriBowling
#freebiefriday
is back after a little hiatus. Start looking for lots soon! Some modern numbered, inserts, autos and of course, plenty of vintage! And it’s actually happening on a Friday! Same rules: claim only one lot w/ free PWE (US only).
#thehobby
#mailday
Many of the folks that participate in the
#FreebieFriday
giveaways have started to send cards to help me keep the giveaway binder full. Big thank you to
@NHbskraus
who donated these! A ‘73 Bench too! Thanks Brian!
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#mailday
Perhaps the last mail day of the year. Thanks for
@billrieder
for the ‘66 set help and thanks to
@SchoendienstFan
for an upgrade to my ‘51 Bowman Ted. Thanks gentlemen! And finally, the last card of my ‘69 football set build came in. Another set done! Happy New Year!
#mailday
Thanks to
@roof_shot
for a great trade on some vintage football;
@vbandeadfan
for a trade/cash deal on the Greenberg and Bell auto; and a delayed shout out to
@51Wad
for the Jackie Exhibit! Thanks gentlemen!
Thanks to
@AcousticCards
for getting me this amazing Father’s Day gift from
@popflypopshop
to add to my
@19fredlynn
collection. Took a little while to get here but it was well worth the wait because it was signed! Thanks J!
Good morning
#thehobby
. For those who are up already, look for some
#freebiefriday
giveaways shortly. A little mix of baseball, basketball and football (since it is playoff weekend!). Same rules as always, please claim only one lot, and free PWE (US only). Good luck!
I’ll be posting 13
#FreebieFriday
lots here shortly. Today is all baseball with plenty of vintage! Same rules, claim only one lot. Free PWE (US only). Get those claims ready
#thehobby
RAK
#mailday
from one of the best,
@dhdrewry
! David knows I coach soccer and collect some vintage, so he sent these amazing ‘34 English football cards. What he didn’t know is that I have the book that these go in! A great addition to the collection! Thanks David!!
#mailday
Thanks to
@billrieder
for the deal on the Cepeda RC for the ‘58 build plus a donation to
#freebiefriday
cause. If you aren’t following Bill you should. Also picked up an upgrade Campy for the 54B set and finally snagged a ‘67 Laughlin B&W card.
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#mailday
thanks to
@AllAcesCards
for another ‘53 Mathews, but this one may be finding a new home soon; and to
@gerbrach
for the last card needed for my ‘80-‘81 set. Started the set as a kid when I pulled the Magic/Bird/Dr. J from a pack. Great transactions!
Happy Holidays to
#thehobby
. Another Saturday edition of
#freebiefriday
. Same rules as always, please claim only one lot and free PWE (US only). 13 lots today, with plenty of vintage!
#mailday
thanks to
@billrieder
for another ‘66 checked off the set build list. And being the gentleman he is, made a significant contribution to the
#freebiefriday
cause with a Musial. Look for this beauty in an upcoming giveaway. Thanks Bill!
#thehobby
Mail day! Ryan RC is last major card needed for my ‘68 set thanks to
@jtteaxasaggie
and this beautiful Berk Ross Musial thanks to
@Cardinals1942
. Very happy to add these to the collection!
#mailday
Thanks to
@jtteaxasaggie
for the amazing Greenberg, a great add for the pre-war collection; thanks to
@begue_58
for the Yaz slabs; and another ‘53 Mathews for the PC from
@KarlisMissed862
. Great transactions with all 3. Thanks gentlemen!
#mailday
Big thanks to
@toppsguy85
and his friend Bo for the big help on the set builds for 57/58/61/63/64. Also,
@jtteaxasaggie
for Ted ‘58 AS for the set build. Finally, the third T206 Nap came in today to complete the three poses!
#thehobby
Today was an all Mathews mail day to fill some holes in the Mathews PC. First up, an amazing ‘60 Post Mathews from
@VintageCardMan
, with an assist from
@51Wad
. Thank you both! Also got this killer ‘54 Red Man with the tab.
Getting ready to post some more free cards for
#freebiefriday
. Same rules, please claim only one lot and free PWE (US only). Apologies to our west coast friends in
#thehobby
for an early start! Get ready!
#mailday
had a nice cache of packages when I got back into town. First up are cards from Carter’s first stack sale, thanks Carter and
@Cardinals1942
!
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#mailday
I’m just starting the ‘67 set build but got a nice little start with this little lot that came in today’s mail from
@johnkat_cards
. A nice RAK to start the build—and these cards are crisp! Thank you!!
#thehobby
#mailday
first pic is a nice little haul from
@RedSoxAlmanac
’s stack sale, all of which will be coming up in future
#freebiefriday
giveaways. Great transaction! Second pic is the last card I needed for ‘71 Supers, and a ‘68 Venny Eddie (a little assist from
@51Wad
on this one).
Good morning to everyone in
#thehobby
! How about a little
#FreebieFriday
giveaway today!! I’ll be posting a few lots here soon, so if you are up early this morning be on the lookout!