================= Date: Thu, 2 May 2013 19:27:23 -0500 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" From: Steve Rittenberg Subject: Fwd: Southern California Sports Collectors Show - May 18, 2013 FYI. I heard they are coming to Huntsville the following week but I fear it is the imaginary voice inside my head playing a sadistic joke on me. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: leon@net54baseball.com Date: Wed, May 1, 2013 at 6:41 PM Subject: Southern California Sports Collectors Show - May 18, 2013 To: srittenberg@gmail.com **Net54baseball Advertising Supplement** Southern California Sports Collectors Show - May 18, 2013 - Three long-time collectors have partnered to bring together a good, old-fashioned local card show in the Los Angeles area. The collectors, Jason Miller, Anthony Nex, and Adam Warshaw, are lifelong hobbyists and veterans of the card clubs that used to dominate the collecting world before the Internet. They want to revive the card shows they loved and enjoyed as young collectors and share them with the rest of the collecting public, especially those who may not have ever experienced a real local card show. The show features cards from all sports and non-sports subjects too, as well as memorabilia, and some of the top dealers from around the country. Confirmed vendors include Mark Macrae, Scottsdale Baseball Cards, Love Of The Game Auctions, Marty=92s Baseball Cards, Ryan Christoff, Beckett Grading Service (BGS), Paul Markoe, and many others. The show atmosphere will be family-friendly and collegial. The show will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, California from 10:00-5:00. Admission and parking are free. A limited amount of dealer tables are still available for $95. For more information, please visit the show web site: http://www.socalsportscollectors.com ***To Unsubscribe please type Unsubscribe in the subject title and reply back to this email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may ================= Date: Thu, 2 May 2013 21:35:10 -0400 (EDT) To: srittenberg@gmail.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Fwd: Southern California Sports Collectors Show - May 18,... Content-Language: en i had to laugh when i saw that beckett grading service was going to be if anything represents how things have changed since the old time shows, its grading services. let me guess. beckett is paying a huge sponsorship fee to be there. In a message dated 5/2/2013 7:28:05 P.M. Central Daylight Time, srittenberg@gmail.com writes: FYI. I heard they are coming to Huntsville the following week but I fear it is the imaginary voice inside my head playing a sadistic joke on me. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: leon@net54baseball.com Date: Wed, May 1, 2013 at 6:41 PM Subject: Southern California Sports Collectors Show - May 18, 2013 To: srittenberg@gmail.com **Net54baseball Advertising Supplement** Southern California Sports Collectors Show - May 18, 2013 - Three long-time collectors have partnered to bring together a good, old-fashioned local card show in the Los Angeles area. The collectors, Jason Miller, Anthony Nex, and Adam Warshaw, are lifelong hobbyists and veterans of the card clubs that used to dominate the collecting world before the Internet. They want to revive the card shows they loved and enjoyed as young collectors and share them with the rest of the collecting public, especially those who may not have ever experienced a real local card show. The show features cards from all sports and non-sports subjects too, as well as memorabilia, and some of the top dealers from around the country. Confirmed vendors include Mark Macrae, Scottsdale Baseball Cards, Love Of The Game Auctions, Marty=E2=99s Baseball Cards, Ryan Christoff, Beckett Grading Service (BGS), Paul Markoe, and many others. The show atmosphere will be family-friendly and collegial. The show will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, California from 10:00-5:00. Admission and parking are free. A limited amount of dealer tables are still available for $95. For more information, please visit the show web site: http://www.socalsportscollectors.com ***To Unsubscribe please type Unsubscribe in the subject title and reply back to this email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may OBC is governed by Rules of Conduct approved by the OBC Advisory Committee. The Rules of Conduct are available from a link on the home pageor directly at www.oldbaseball.com/obcroc.htmlYahoo! Groups Links Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 _http://gmcards.homestead.com/mywebpage.html_ (http://gmcards.homestead.com/) Member: OCT, OBC, DT, TB ================= Date: Fri, 3 May 2013 05:25:47 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Subject: Question for the masses Hi gang, Got a message from a friend of mine last week and need someone with an alphabetical listing. Seems there was a player in the Braves farm system in the early 60's (Eau Claire) named Tom Graziano. I don't know if he ever played in the majors, but I'm wondering if he appeared on a prospect or rookie card... or even a minor league card. My friend has his son for a client and asked if I could get ahold of one of his cards - but I don't have tons of time to search through my sets or even knowif I'll find anything. Thanks for any help, Ken M ================= Date: Fri, 3 May 2013 09:05:46 -0400 (EDT) To: cardclctor@aol.com, OBC-ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: bskp1@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Question for the masses Content-Language: en Here's what I found, Ken. BR, http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?idgrazia001tho In a message dated 5/3/2013 5:25:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cardclctor@aol.com writes: Hi gang, Got a message from a friend of mine last week and need someone with an alphabetical listing. Seems there was a player in the Braves farm system in the early 60's (Eau Claire) named Tom Graziano. I don't know if he ever played in the majors, but I'm wondering if he appeared on a prospect or rookie card... or even a minor league card. My friend has his son for a client and asked if I could get ahold of one of his cards - but I don't have tons of time to search through my sets or even knowif I'll find anything. Thanks for any help, Ken M ================= Date: Fri, 03 May 2013 09:25:25 -0700 To: cardclctor@aol.com From: David Fallen Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Question for the masses My Beckett Baseball Card Alphabetical Checklist has an Andy Graziano with 1992 and 1993 cards, but no Tom Graziano. I wonder if they are Dave Fallen On 5/3/2013 2:25 AM, cardclctor@aol.com wrote: > Hi gang, > Got a message from a friend of mine last week and need someone with > an alphabetical listing. Seems there was a player in the Braves farm > system in the early 60's (Eau Claire) named Tom Graziano. I don't know > if he ever played in the majors, but I'm wondering if he appeared on a > prospect or rookie card... or even a minor league card. My friend has > his son for a client and asked if I could get ahold of one of his > cards - but I don't have tons of time to search through my sets or > even knowif I'll find anything. Thanks for any help, > Ken M ================= Date: Fri, 03 May 2013 11:50:07 -0700 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" From: David Fallen Subject: Baseball Databases I know that SOMEONE out there (besides me) likes to play around with baseball databases. With Lahman's database, for example, you can kill several hours finding answers to obscure questions. I always assumed such databases, because of their size, were only practical on a desktop or notebook device. I was wrong. I downloaded the free version of abcDB to my android tablet and was greatly surprised when the Lahman database (in mySQL format) loaded very quickly (maybe a couple of seconds). With the free version you can edit tables, and do a bunch of other stuff but cannot create queries. So I opted for the paid version at $6.88 and it is well worth the money. It has a query builder similar to MS Access, or you can write your queries in SQL. Queries can be saved and edited, although the editing is done only in SQL. Queries, even on large databases, are quite speedy. The program does many other things I am not interested in, such as forms, etc. but for what I do use it for it is wonderful. My uses so far: Lahman's database with saved queries such as persons born in Washington, records for a particular batter or pitcher, etc. Professional /Baseball/ Player /Database/ (1922 to 2004): Stats on players in any league at any level. This is a proprietary database (you have to buy it) so I cannot share this one. Baseball Card database (virtually all baseball cards from about 1861 to 1994. I'm constantly amazed at how thorough this database is - and it's Checklist of my Seattle Popcorn cards. I can display cards I have, cards I don't have, cards by player or year. It is handy to have your checklists with you on your phone just in case you run into something expectantly and need to know if you have a certain card or not. I will be adding other checklists as time permits. T206 (data from T206.org): Name, pose, vg price, HOF or SL. Of course I added a field to indicate if I have the card or not. Anyway, you get the idea. There is a free import utility that translates MS Access databases (or SQL databases) into the mySQL format. This utility works great. If anyone else out there has the bug, I'd be glad to talk to you or help you out. For example, combining information from different tables (INNER JOIN) is not straight-forward but also is not difficult. I could walk you through that. Did I mention that the abcdb support staff is very responsive and helpful? That in itself is refreshing. I guess I will soon find out if anyone else out there has the bug by responses (or lack thereof) to this post. -Dave Fallen ================= Date: Sat, 4 May 2013 02:35:51 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC-Ramblings , From: Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Baseball Databases Dave, ok so I am more of a spreadsheet guy, but howzabout you show me some of those fancy db tricks when I come up to see you in June for the WSCCA show? All indications from my ouija board say that I'll be there...

OBC Forever,

Brian

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================= Date: Sat, 4 May 2013 08:34:27 -0500 To: David Fallen , OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: Steve Rittenberg Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Baseball Databases 15,000 sets? Are you sure this isn't Mike Rich's want list ( incl completed sets and upgrades )? Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2013, at 9:52 PM, David Fallen wrote: > The Lahman database has all the hitting and pitching statistics for everyplayer to hit the major leagues. It has nothing to do with baseball cards. > The Baseball Card database was the project of several people on one of the old Yahoo groups. I don't believe the group exists anymore. There were several text files that I processed and used to develop the database. All together, there are 15,130 sets in the database. If I remember correctly, there are over 800,000 cards in the database so you pretty much need some type of database software to make it useful. Do you have MS Access? > Dave > On 5/3/2013 2:42 PM, Steve Rittenberg wrote: >> You are right. I'm confused. :-) I thought the Baseball Card database was part of or connected to the Lahman database. Is the database yours? Publicly available? Or do I need to purchase it. >> Thanks for your help. >> Steve >> On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 4:21 PM, David Fallen wrote: >>> Hi Steve, >>> MS Access can import Excel tables, so that conversion should be easy. The nice thing about abcdb is that I can convert the Access files into mySQL and then do my queries on the fly anywhere I have my tablet or smartphonewith >>> I don't think my baseball card database would do what you need. It only has the player name, card set, set year, and number of cards in the set. >>> Yes, I have been retired for a few years now. I no longer believe the day will ever come " when everything is put away and I can easily respond to wantlists or just spend time poring over other people's lists." Retirement is great, but it seems like I am always busy, perhaps busier than when Iwas >>> I would be happy to share my databases with you but you seem to confusethe Lahman database with the Baseball Card database. Which would you like? >>> -Dave >>> On 5/3/2013 12:08 PM, Steve Rittenberg wrote: >>>> Thank for the info Dave. One day I'd like to transform my large Excelbased wantlist into an Access DB to improve the ability to do queries on the fly and to augment the database with the universe of Red Sox cards I do not have. I wish I knew where to start. The baseball card database in Lahman is something I will have to check out but the key for me is team information. It's a challenge to figure out things like "Are Lefty Grove or Jimmie Foxx consider Red Sox in the 1947-66 Exhibit sets?" I have one of eachand I'm pretty sure about Grove (based on cap he wears) but the Foxx has no team insignia. I'm blown away when I think that Josh Levine seems to have already completed this lifetime project. >>>> Are you retired now? I think that when I last talked to you at lengtha couple of years ago, you were about to make the move. I wonder if I will ever retire. We are starting to amass some saving but it seems like we spend SO MUCH these days. >>>> Anyway, nice to hear from you. I'm slowly getting my house in order (figuratively and literally) and look forward to the day when everything is put away and I can easily respond to wantlists or just spend time poring over other people's lists. The dupes boxes keep growing.Last night I won a lot of 16 playball cards and a 1951 Bowman Berra from Kevin Savage. I need some lower case Red Sox (which aren't in the lot) so all this will go into the dupes box. >>>> I'll take a look at the Lahman db. If you have your own db that you can share with me, that would probably give me ideas about how to get started. I've never been a relational db guy. I know there are tables with fields which are merged together via queries and can be displayed as reports. But I have all my data in a flat Excel file instead, using multiple tabs based on focus area (sports, non-sports, Red Sox, UV, RedSox UV, OBC). I spend a lot of time reconciling versions btw the raw data, the report I take to shows and the data up on the OBC page. I've automated some of this but there is still a lot to be desired. >>>> Take care and thanks again for letting us all know about what you are up >>>> Steve >>>> On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 1:50 PM, David Fallen >>>>> I know that SOMEONE out there (besides me) likes to play around with baseball databases. With Lahman's database, for example, you can kill several hours finding answers to obscure questions. I always assumed such databases, because of their size, were only practical on a desktop or notebook device. I was wrong. >>>>> I downloaded the free version of abcDB to my android tablet and was greatly surprised when the Lahman database (in mySQL format) loaded very quickly (maybe a couple of seconds). With thefree version you can edit tables, and do a bunch of other stuff but cannotcreate queries. So I opted for the paid version at $6.88 and it is well worth the money. It has a query builder similar to MS Access, or you can write your queries in SQL. Queries can be saved and edited, although the editing is done only in SQL. Queries, even on large databases, are quite speedy. The program does many other things I am not interested in, such as forms, etc. but for what I do use it for it is wonderful. >>>>> My uses so far: >>>>> Lahman's database with saved queries such as persons born in Washington, records for a particular batter or pitcher, etc. >>>>> Professional Baseball Player Database (1922 to 2004): Stats on players in any league at any level. This is a proprietary database (you have tobuy it) so I cannot share this one. >>>>> Baseball Card database (virtually all baseball cards from about 1861 to 1994. I'm constantly amazed at how thorough this database is - and it'sfree. >>>>> Checklist of my Seattle Popcorn cards. I can display cards I have, cards I don't have, cards by player or year. It is handy to have your checklists with you on your phone just in case you run into something expectantly and need to know if you have a certain card or not. I will be adding other checklists as time permits. >>>>> T206 (data from T206.org): Name, pose, vg price, HOF or SL. Of course I added a field to indicate if I have the card or not. >>>>> Anyway, you get the idea. There is a free import utility that translates MS Access databases (or SQL databases) into the mySQL format. This utility works great. >>>>> If anyone else out there has the bug, I'd be glad to talk to you or help you out. For example, combining information from different tables (INNER JOIN) is not straight-forward but also is not difficult. I could walk you through that. Did I mention that the abcdb support staff is very responsive and helpful? That in itself is refreshing. >>>>> I guess I will soon find out if anyone else out there has the bug by responses (or lack thereof) to this post. >>>>> -Dave Fallen ================= To: Date: Sat, 4 May 2013 18:42:01 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: Hockey (OPC & Topps) The last month or so I've bought quite a few Hockey lots including between the years 68-69 and 74-75, for Topps and OPC. I've built up some dups (especially 71-2 OPC). If you are working on Hockey for these years LMK and I'll check your list. ================= Date: Sun, 5 May 2013 08:34:44 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: Larry Tipton Subject: 1988 DonRuss Back in 1988 my oldest son Joey (then 10years old) brought home a pack of 1988 DonRuss baseball cards. I looked at them and remembered how much I loved baseball cards when I was 10 years old back in 1963, and next thing you know I am back into the hobby! Of course my first purchase was a 1988 Score factory set, but soon enough I was on the cutting edge of off grade beauties! Flash forward to 2013: Joey now 35 is staying a few weeks here at my house along with his two kids. I know that he still loves baseball, he=92s a big SF Giants fan mostly because my mother and me loved the Dodgers so much:) Over the past few monthshe has asked me some questions about old baseball cards, and had me look at a few ebay auctions for my opinion. He=92s looking for a 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #144, and maybe a 1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig as a bookend. There appears to be two Gehrig cards, #160 and #92 both the exact same card front and back except the number? Can someone explain this Gehrig card situation? Anyway a couple of days ago he hands me $1,000 and a shopping list for thisyears National Convention, first the Ruth, then a Gehrig if there is enough leftover cash. Do you guys think it=92s possible to score both cards at the Chicago Convention and under budget? ================= Date: Sun, 05 May 2013 15:19:04 -0000 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard" Subject: Phoenix show Last week I went to the show in Phoenix at the mall. they said 30 tables but it was like 5 dealers had 6 tables each, I was surprsed as they had 2 people signing autographs - one was Greg Townsend and the other a Macklin - not the Eagles guy - I can't remember his first name. He seemed so small compared to Townsesnd. I did pick up about 100 hits to my lists - I only checked the vinyage boxes. One guy had his vintage marked 75 % off. From that price he would deal for even a better price. I was happy. Take care, Richard Labs ================= Date: Mon, 06 May 2013 14:51:42 -0000 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Housley" Subject: The Monday edition of Spit-Take Theater So this pops up on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Topps-Baseball-High-Number-Empty-Case-WOW-Mickey-Mantle/370795093544?_trksidp2045573.m2102&_trkparmsaid%3D555001%26= The BIN price is $54,000. That's Fifty-four THOUSAND dollars. For an empty box. Which MIGHT have had some '52 Mantles. But doesn't now, because, well,it's ================= Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 11:47:54 -0400 To: OBC Ramblings , From: Jake Elwell Subject: Waiver wire: 1975 Topps Claim away & don't be shy - include return address in your email. Have listed a few minor stars + commons in (comparatively) decent condition. I have a few hundred more available so send a want list if you are building this set. 1975 Topps waivers 183 Mel Stottlemyre Yankees 190 MVP 1952 (Shantz & Sauer) 191 MVP 1953 (Rosen & Campanella) 198 MVP 1960 (Maris & Groat) 209 MVP 1971 (Blue & Torre) 226 Bill Campbell Twins 295 Vada Pinson Royals 585 Chris Chambliss Yankees 595 Joe Niekro Braves 646 Checklist Commons: 31, 479, 505, 506, 514, 604, 637, 658 --JAKE ELWELL ================= To: Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 16:37:06 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: Thanks Dad A big thanks to the man who bought me my first pack of baseball card. He passed away this afternoon, I was fortunate to be with him at the end. And yes, I still have the cards! Bob Donaldson ================= To: "directorth@aol.com" , "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 16:55:26 -0400 From: richard dingman Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] The Monday edition of Spit-Take Theater Actually, $54,995.00.I might be interested, but with the staining... To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: directorth@aol.com Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 14:51:42 +0000 Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] The Monday edition of Spit-Take Theater So this pops up on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Topps-Baseball-High-Number-Empty-Case-WOW-Mickey-Mantle/370795093544?_trksidp2045573.m2102&_trkparmsaid%3D555001%26= The BIN price is $54,000. That's Fifty-four THOUSAND dollars. For an empty box. Which MIGHT have had some '52 Mantles. But doesn't now, because, well,it's ================= Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 21:19:33 -0500 To: Bob Donaldson From: TJ Valacak Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Thanks Dad My condolences to your and your family. We will keep you guys in our thoughts and prayers. Sent from my iPhone On May 6, 2013, at 3:37 PM, "Bob Donaldson" wrote: > A big thanks to the man who bought me my first pack of baseball card. He passed away this afternoon, I was fortunate to be with him at the end. > And yes, I still have the cards! > Thanks > Bob Donaldson ================= To: Date: Tue, 7 May 2013 08:40:31 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: Re: The Monday edition of Spit-Take Theater I'm pretty sure if you just offered $55,000 that they would take it. All that's missing are the cards, the wrappers, and the gum. ================= Date: Tue, 07 May 2013 16:52:37 -0000 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: "zackenback23" Subject: Re: The Monday edition of Spit-Take Theater I was thinking of making an offer if I could have a card-DNA test done. Not sure I can pass up the opportunity to own something that has traces of DNA from a '52 Mantle... --- In OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, "George Vrechek" wrote: > I'm pretty sure if you just offered $55,000 that they would take it. All > that's missing are the cards, the wrappers, and the gum. > George ================= Date: Wed, 08 May 2013 02:04:03 -0000 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: "B-999" Subject: Re: The Monday edition of Spit-Take Theater My favorite part: "Possibly the greatest baseball card artifact in the history of the world! " Pretty sure it's not....isn't that more than an actual mint Mantle?? I have some empty beer boxes--- but I tried one cold and it's just not the same Brian Betza --- In OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Housley" wrote: > So this pops up on eBay: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Topps-Baseball-High-Number-Empty-Case-WOW-Mickey-Mantle/370795093544?_trksidp2045573.m2102&_trkparmsaid%3D555001%= > The BIN price is $54,000. That's Fifty-four THOUSAND dollars. For an empty box. Which MIGHT have had some '52 Mantles. But doesn't now, because, well, it's empty. > Tom ================= Date: Wed, 8 May 2013 03:06:25 -0400 To: obc ramblings From: Jimmy Parker Subject: The value of beat-up baseball cards - ESPN How does this article get written without mentioning OBC?!? http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blognameplaybookfandom&id21560&srcdesktop Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Wed, 08 May 2013 04:58:03 -0400 To: Jimmy Parker , obc ramblings From: "wwesmyster2@aol.com" Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] The value of beat-up baseball cards - ESPN ================= Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 02:41:25 +0000 (UTC) To: TJ , Bob From: Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Thanks Dad Please know my thoughts are with you in this difficult time. I am glad you got to be with your dad during the last hours, and hope that serves as small comfort. God bless you and your family. OBC Forever Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App on my iPAD ================= Date: Wed, 8 May 2013 23:30:12 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-National@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: "The most wonderful time of the year..."!! Yes, it's that time again. Time to get your legs in shape, get your cell phones charged, and get ready for an experience like no other... It's time to plan for the National in Chicago! For those of you first timers, I'll let the others speak for the experience. Every year we get another rookie in the fold to head over to the This year is no different. I'll be putting the roster together. At this point, my hotel of choice is the Extended Stay O'Hare NORTH. I've stayed here before with Kent. Rooms are pretty nice in this middle-low priced category. There is a kitchen (This saves on getting breakfast or calling room service when you have the munchies). I am probably staying 7-8 nights, so that is about 65 per nite. I haven't booked this as of yet, but I am close to doing so. This an easy drive over to the convention center, about 10 min. As usual, if we can centralize to just a few hotels, this will make travel arrangements much easier. I am thinking of getting a car for the week. Of those going, who is going to be driving there (This will influence my decision of how many days I need a car). If I have the car, I'll pick up the tab for that, riders can share the parking expense. Here is a copy of last year's roster. Keep in mind, the Cubs are playing the Dodgers on Friday. Still undetermined if it's a day or night game. I gra bbed my tickets in advance, I suggest that's the way to go. You can order directly from Cubs.com. I got my tickets in about 10 days. Get a head count among yourselves if you are going to order them. I MAY have 2 extras, but I probably won't know until I get to Chicago. From this roster, you can see the info I am going to need. Swap session will be Sat nite at an undetermined site. Well, lets get this party started! If you guys find a better hotel deal, let me know. I'm a creature of habit and we were treated well at the extended stay. Priceline is ok sometimes, but it can also scare the crap out of me. I feel that one day they will make my price, but I'll have to stay in Start to fill in the blanks. Get me any info you have as you get it. I will be constantly updating this. My dreams for this National are any of the following: 52B Mays or Mantle for $100, 67 Seaver, 58 Yellow Clemente or Aparicio. Yeah I'm not reaching too far, am I? Name Cell Phone Hotel Tues/Fri Game Swap Session Days There Sal Domino 516-238-8070 La Quinta Inn Yes/? Yes Su-Su Joe Adriance 703-405-0483 Home No Yes Th,Sa Anthony Arbeeny 347-680-5243 Hyatt Baltimore No Yes F-Su Brian Betza 717-525-0697 Home No Yes Sat Dan Cipra Greg Conway 812-204-9807 Ramada Baltimore West Yes Tu-Su Wade Conway 812-204-8499 Ramada Baltimore West Yes Tu-Su Andy Cook 703-338-7497 ??? No Yes Sa-Su Joe Denning 518-322-1692 None No No Thurs Richard Dingman 413-695-1303 Roadway Inn Mid Town No Yes W-Su Bob Donaldson 781-534-2811 Mt Vernon Hotel No Yes F-Su Steve Hitzeman 812-322-1931 Family No No Fr Kevin Martens 516-641-1496 Sheraton No/Yes Yes Th-Su Peter Mead 202-253-5018 Home No No Th Ken Morganti 339-440-2862 Red Roof Inn(airport) No Yes M-M Nick Pelletier 651-247-9116, No No Th Ron Perry Red Roof Inn(airport) No/Yes Yes Th-Su Ken Pillion 859-623-1310 Red Roof Inn(airport) No Yes Th-Su Bob Reed 203-494-9440 No Yes W/Th-Su Mike Rich 248-709-2235 Mt Vernon Hotel No/Yes Yes W-Su Steve Rittenberg 256-585-4329 Roadway Inn Mid Town ? Yes Su-Su Taylor Schock 919-423-5190 Roadway Inn Mid Town No Yes W-Su Ed Schott 443-632-6137 Home No Yes W-Su Wes Shepard 773-469-0326 No Yes Fr-Su Chris Stufflestreet 727-365-3784 Red Roof Inn(airport) No Yes W-Su Mark Talbot 586-306-6033 No/Yes Yes F-Su Larry Tipton 904-318-9372 Fairfield Inn & Suites No Yes Th-M Mac Wubben 240-423-4605 Mt Vernon Hotel No Yes W-Su Matt Yudt 215-847-5760 Cousin's House No Yes W-Th ================= Date: Thu, 09 May 2013 07:17:00 -0000 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: mikerw7@gmail.com Subject: Clemente's bat for #3000 story Hey, I don't know if this has already made the rounds here, since I haven'tbeen able to keep up very well lately. But I'm reading it and utterly fascinated by this story and, of course, had to share it with you guys. http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/page/Roberto-Clemente-bat/enduring-mystery-roberto-clemente-bat Peace and Joy, ================= Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 10:34:50 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-National@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] "The most wonderful time of the year..."!! Content-Language: en i also will have 3 or 4 tickets available to the Friday game. a bit more pricey on the seats (i think $65), but great seats right near the concession stand! let me know if interested gary mandell In a message dated 5/8/2013 10:30:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ChicoD1@aol.com writes: Yes, it's that time again. Time to get your legs in shape, get your cell phones charged, and get ready for an experience like no other... It's time to plan for the National in Chicago! For those of you first timers, I'll let the others speak for the experience. Every year we get another rookie in the fold to head over to the This year is no different. I'll be putting the roster together. At this point, my hotel of choice is the Extended Stay O'Hare NORTH. I've stayed here before with Kent. Rooms are pretty nice in this middle-low priced category. There is a kitchen (This saves on getting breakfast or calling room service when you have the munchies). I am probably staying 7-8 nights, so that about 65 per nite. I haven't booked this as of yet, but I am close to doing so. This an easy drive over to the convention center, about 10 min. As usual, if we can centralize to just a few hotels, this will make travel arrangements much easier. I am thinking of getting a car for the week. Of those going, who is going to be driving there (This will influence my decision of how many days I need a car). If I have the car, I'll pick up the tab for that, riders can share the parking expense. Here is a copy of last year's roster. Keep in mind, the Cubs are playing the Dodgers on Friday. Still undetermined if it's a day or night game. I grabbed my tickets in advance, I suggest that's the way to go. You can order directly from Cubs.com. I got my tickets in about 10 days. Get a head count among yourselves if you are going to order them. I MAY have 2 extras, but I probably won't know until I get to Chicago. From this roster, you can see the info I am going to need. Swap session will be Sat nite at an undetermined site. Well, lets get this party started! If you guys find a better hotel deal, let me know. I'm a creature of habit and we were treated well at the extended stay. Priceline is ok sometimes, but it can also scare the crap out of me. I feel that one day they will make my price, but I'll have to stay in Start to fill in the blanks. Get me any info you have as you get it. I will be constantly updating this. My dreams for this National are any of the following: 52B Mays or Mantle for $100, 67 Seaver, 58 Yellow Clemente or Aparicio. Yeah I'm not reaching too far, am I? Name Cell Phone Hotel Tues/Fri Game Swap Session Days There Sal Domino 516-238-8070 La Quinta Inn Yes/? Yes Su-Su Joe Adriance 703-405-0483 Home No Yes Th,Sa Anthony Arbeeny 347-680-5243 Hyatt Baltimore No Yes F-Su Brian Betza 717-525-0697 Home No Yes Sat Dan Cipra Greg Conway 812-204-9807 Ramada Baltimore West Yes Tu-Su Wade Conway 812-204-8499 Ramada Baltimore West Yes Tu-Su Andy Cook 703-338-7497 ??? No Yes Sa-Su Joe Denning 518-322-1692 None No No Thurs Richard Dingman 413-695-1303 Roadway Inn Mid Town No Yes W-Su Bob Donaldson 781-534-2811 Mt Vernon Hotel No Yes F-Su Steve Hitzeman 812-322-1931 Family No No Fr Kevin Martens 516-641-1496 Sheraton No/Yes Yes Th-Su Peter Mead 202-253-5018 Home No No Th Morganti 339-440-2862 Red Roof Inn(airport) No Yes M-M Nick Pelletier 651-247-9116, No No Th Ron Perry Red Roof Inn(airport) No/Yes Yes Th-SuKen Pillion 859-623-1310 Red Roof Inn(airport) No Yes Th-Su Bob Reed 203-494-9440 No Yes W/Th-Su Mike Rich 248-709-2235 Mt Vernon Hotel No/Yes Yes W-Su Steve Rittenberg 256-585-4329 Roadway Inn Mid Town ? Yes Su-Su Taylor Schock 919-423-5190 Roadway Inn Mid Town No Yes W-Su Ed Schott 443-632-6137 Home No Yes W-Su Wes Shepard 773-469-0326 No Yes Fr-Su Chris Stufflestreet 727-365-3784 Red Roof Inn(airport) No Yes W-Su Mark Talbot 586-306-6033 No/Yes Yes F-Su Larry Tipton 904-318-9372 Fairfield Inn & Suites No Yes Th-M Mac Wubben 240-423-4605 Mt Vernon Hotel No Yes W-Su Matt Yudt 215-847-5760 Cousin's House No Yes W-Th Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 _http://gmcards.homestead.com/mywebpage.html_ (http://gmcards.homestead.com/) Member: OCT, OBC, DT, TB ================= Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 15:07:33 -0500 To: OBCRamblings From: john harrell Subject: RE: Thanks Dad I lost my Dad 9 years ago and to this day he's still the greatest man I ever met. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The memories get sweeter with the years. ================= Date: Fri, 10 May 2013 10:57:13 -0700 (PDT) To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" From: Edward Watts Subject: 1955 T and 1970 T starter sets Hi Everyone, I am in the process of cleaning out our closet as a never ending termite adventure continues. As a part of this, I am wondering if anyone is interested in working out a trade for some starter sets that I have sitting around. The 1955 set is 54 different, including Spahn. It is in OBC condition (though the Spahn may be G/VG, depending upon your grading style). The numbers 3, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 23, 26, 27, 31, 34, 36, 37, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 48, 49, 54, 55, 58, 59, 60, 61, 64, 70, 73, 74, 77, 78, 81, 82,84, 88, 94, 96, 97, 98, 101, 102, 103, 104, 107, 110, 121, 130, 134, 136, 138, 141, 142, 145, 146, 149 The 1970 set has 515 different. They are a mixed condition bunch, thoughmost are mid-grade (some EX, some VG, some worse) with a bunch of HOFers (Seaver, McCovey, Marichal, Carlton, Fingers, Jackson and Yaz AS, etc) that tend to be in better condition than the rest. The cards missing are: 9, 10, 17, 21, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 140, 150, 160, 166, 170, 180, 182, 189, 195, 197, 198, 200, 202, 205, 211, 230, 231, 257, 286, 290, 321, 350, 380, 410, 450, 454, 455, 458, 462, 463, 464, 466, 467, 470, 477, 500, 510, 520, 530, 539, 547, 548, 550, 552-563, 565, 566, 568-572, 574, 576, 578-584, 586, 588-598, 600-605, 608-612, 614-616, 620-626, 628-631,634-720 I would ideally like to trade these for starts on some of my underpopulatedbinders (like 1957, 1958, 1962 or 1963 T), but I would be happy to work something out for hits to my want lists too. I don't really want to break either group up so, if no one is interested, I will probably put both up oneBay (which would not be fun). Ed Watts ================= To: Date: Fri, 10 May 2013 13:54:12 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: Local Collector Clubs? I'm doing an article on the Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club for SCD. Any of you members? I'll also report on any other "collector clubs" out there - not for profits put on by collectors who aren't really in the business. Do you know of any local clubs not run by dealers or promoters? How about Mark McRae and friends in the Bay area? There was a club in Chicago for a long time but it morphed into a dealer's show and it was a club in name only, I think. It would be great if you let me know of any "clubs" that might fit the description in your area or when such clubs died out. I'll use whatever you can give me in the article. George Vrechek ================= To: Date: Sat, 11 May 2013 08:22:42 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: Topps 72-73 Hockey Down to just the following to complete the set 1972-73 22 Craig Cameron, 115 Bill Goldsworthy, 137 Giles Villemure, 148 Jim Pappin, 153 Joe Drouin, 155 Mickey Redmond Have tons of dups, LMK if you are working on the set. ================= Date: Sat, 11 May 2013 23:36:01 -0000 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Housley" Subject: Announcing the birth of my new twins... Twin sets, that is. While going through OBC-friendly dealer Mark Smith's half-off bin today, I picked up 3 1954 Bowman football cards, and to go alongwith them, 3 1965 Topps football tall-boys. These are the first cards I'vepicked up in these sets, and of course I couldn't stop myself with just a type-card of each set. And we all know that, according to the Rich Rule, I'm now collecting them. Tom: "Must....resist...urge...to...collect...new...football...sets..." Borg: "Resistance Is Futile." ================= Date: Sat, 11 May 2013 16:56:57 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Ramblings From: Geno Wagner Subject: JSG is the man!! Fellas -- Dr. John Scott Gray paid his debt to society (actually the NCAA pool) by sending me a T205 of Ira Thomas! It's not too often I get a T205 in the mail...but there it was amongst the VA home loan refinancing letters! I wasn't expecting that when I got home from a day of softball, so it put a smile on my face. We've been snowed out the last few weeks, so we had a doubleheader of softball, beer drinking, and nachos...then JSG's T205! You can't beat that for a great Colorado Saturday...thanks for the great card, John! Take Care, ================= Date: Sun, 12 May 2013 22:54:35 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: Need an opinion on 52 B Mantle What do you guys think about this and where would you go with it. I asked for a scan of the back but didn't get one yet... http://www.ebay.com/itm/300903641091?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984. ================= To: ChicoD1@aol.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 12 May 2013 23:48:27 -0400 (EDT) From: FIREMAN Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Need an opinion on 52 B Mantle i would not take the gamble on it. I don't like the "I need to buy an A/C unit" this guy probably bought it on ebay which he said he did, got scammedand he is trying to get his $$$ back by scamming someone else. just my opinion Rob "FIREMAN" Gioia -----Original Message----- From: ChicoD1 To: OBC-Ramblings Sent: Sun, May 12, 2013 10:54 pm Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Need an opinion on 52 B Mantle What do you guys think about this and where would you go with it. I asked for a scan of the back but didn't get one yet... http://www.ebay.com/itm/300903641091?ssPageNameSTRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksidp3984.m1423.l2649#ht_82wt_904 ================= Date: Sun, 12 May 2013 22:29:49 -0700 To: FIREMAN From: rick.lyons22@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Need an opinion on 52 B Mantle Look under completed listings he bought it for 185$ and it shows the back of the card also. Looks pretty real Sent from my iPad On May 12, 2013, at 8:48 PM, FIREMAN wrote: > i would not take the gamble on it. I don't like the "I need to buy an A/Cunit" this guy probably bought it on ebay which he said he did, got scammed and he is trying to get his $$$ back by scamming someone else. > just my opinion > Rob "FIREMAN" Gioia > -----Original Message----- > From: ChicoD1 > To: OBC-Ramblings > Sent: Sun, May 12, 2013 10:54 pm > Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Need an opinion on 52 B Mantle > What do you guys think about this and where would you go with it. I askedfor a scan of the back but didn't get one yet... > http://www.ebay.com/itm/300903641091?ssPageNameSTRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksidp3984.m1423.l2649#ht_82wt_904 ================= Date: Sun, 12 May 2013 22:34:29 -0700 To: FIREMAN From: rick.lyons22@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Need an opinion on 52 B Mantle The original seller has 100 percent feedback and he left positive feedback for him I would say its real Sent from my iPad On May 12, 2013, at 8:48 PM, FIREMAN wrote: > i would not take the gamble on it. I don't like the "I need to buy an A/Cunit" this guy probably bought it on ebay which he said he did, got scammed and he is trying to get his $$$ back by scamming someone else. > just my opinion > Rob "FIREMAN" Gioia > -----Original Message----- > From: ChicoD1 > To: OBC-Ramblings > Sent: Sun, May 12, 2013 10:54 pm > Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Need an opinion on 52 B Mantle > What do you guys think about this and where would you go with it. I askedfor a scan of the back but didn't get one yet... > http://www.ebay.com/itm/300903641091?ssPageNameSTRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksidp3984.m1423.l2649#ht_82wt_904 ================= Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 08:29:21 -0400 From: Bob Reed Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Need an opinion on 52 B Mantle Here's a link to the original auction:http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICKEY-MANTLE-1952-Bowman-ROOKIE-101-/251263407229?ptUS_Baseball&hashitem3a8077547= CC: ChicoD1@aol.com; OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com To: DaPatriot1@aol.com From: rick.lyons22@yahoo.com Date: Sun, 12 May 2013 22:29:49 -0700 Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Need an opinion on 52 B Mantle Look under completed listings he bought it for 185$ and it shows the back of the card also. Looks pretty real Sent from my iPad On May 12, 2013, at 8:48 PM, FIREMAN wrote: i would not take the gamble on it. I don't like the "I need to buy anA/C unit" this guy probably bought it on ebay which he said he did, got scammed and he is trying to get his $$$ back by scamming someone else. just my opinion Rob "FIREMAN" Gioia -----Original Message----- From: ChicoD1 To: OBC-Ramblings Sent: Sun, May 12, 2013 10:54 pm Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Need an opinion on 52 B Mantle What do you guys think about this and where would you go with it. I asked for a scan of the back but didn't get one yet... http://www.ebay.com/itm/300903641091?ssPageNameSTRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksidp3984.m1423.l2649#ht_82wt_904 ================= To: Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 11:57:26 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: Collectors Clubs For my SCD article I've found evidence of the following clubs. I'm looking for traditional clubs, not-for-profits, run by collectors. Greater Boston Sports Collectors Club Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club Washington State Sports Collectors Association Wisconsin Sports Collectors Association Eastern Pennsylvania Sports Collectors Club (inactive?) I've contacted each of these clubs for information, but would be interested if any of you have had experience with these clubs.or any others. George Vrechek ================= To: obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 14:06:47 -0400 (EDT) From: FIREMAN Subject: scd guide help hey all, does anyone have a scd guide from 2011 or 2012 up for grabs? I haven't picked one up in over 5 years I would be willing to pay for shipping....if you have one could you shoot me an email Rob Gioia ================= Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 16:28:08 -0500 To: OBCRamblings From: john harrell Subject: Re: scd guide help Rob, I'd recommend going for the 2011. It was the last one that Bob Lemke had full control of. 2012 had lots of errors in it and was misarranged. 2013 was twice as bad. ================= To: john harrell , OBCRamblings Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:31 -0400 From: Taylor Schock Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: scd guide help I cannot speak for the Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards in 2011, but I have the SC of VINTAGE Baseball Cards (from Krause, edited by Bob Lemke) witha 2011 copyright, and would argue that this is mis-arranged as well. When you have to look under the "S" for "Salutation Exhibits" (or under "Four-in-One") instead of the "E" for Exhibits, or when you have to know the name of Topps inserts and the difference in the names (why are '67 Topps inserts "Pin-Ups" but '70 Topps are "Posters"?) since they all come AFTER the regular Topps issues, I would consider that mis-arranged, at least classically speaking, where the various issues were chronologically ordered within the It's not as big a deal when you are sifting through the Topps section, but the Exhibits are all over the place. Not to mention the R&S Artistic are not even listed anymore (and who knows what else). To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: obcjohn@gmail.com Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 16:28:08 -0500 Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: scd guide help Rob, I'd recommend going for the 2011. It was the last one that BobLemke had full control of. 2012 had lots of errors in it and was misarranged. 2013 was twice as bad. ================= To: "john harrell" ,OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 22:26:17 +0000 From: illini_grad_90@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: scd guide help ================= To: , Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 03:43:46 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: scd guide help R&s artistic is still listed, but it's under t I believe...Rafael Tuck and Son. I think that's the issue you're looking for. To: obcjohn@gmail.com; obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: taylor_schock@hotmail.com Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:31 -0400 Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: scd guide help I cannot speak for the Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards in 2011, but I have the SC of VINTAGE Baseball Cards (from Krause, edited by Bob Lemke) witha 2011 copyright, and would argue that this is mis-arranged as well. When you have to look under the "S" for "Salutation Exhibits" (or under "Four-in-One") instead of the "E" for Exhibits, or when you have to know the name of Topps inserts and the difference in the names (why are '67 Topps inserts "Pin-Ups" but '70 Topps are "Posters"?) since they all come AFTER the regular Topps issues, I would consider that mis-arranged, at least classically speaking, where the various issues were chronologically ordered within the It's not as big a deal when you are sifting through the Topps section, but the Exhibits are all over the place. Not to mention the R&S Artistic are not even listed anymore (and who knows what else). To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: obcjohn@gmail.com Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 16:28:08 -0500 Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: scd guide help Rob, I'd recommend going for the 2011. It was the last one that Bob Lemkehad full control of. 2012 had lots of errors in it and was misarranged. 2013 was twice as bad. ================= To: Mac Wubben , "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 08:55:40 -0400 From: Taylor Schock Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: scd guide help Do you have a page number, because I may have missed it. I can't find them in the Standard Catalog of VINTAGE Baseball Cards book (c 2011). They don'tseem to be listed in the chronological index either (granted, I only looked at the chronological index up to 1900 for these). "Scraps" are still there, but not R&S, or anything they it may have renamed it to. My "guess" is that they dropped this because they are more "generic" and don't represent actual players. But at the same time it still lists the A&G girl baseball player cards, Duke talk of the diamond, and others, which are generic cards as well. Who knows.... From: obcmac@hotmail.com To: taylor_schock@hotmail.com; obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: scd guide help Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 03:43:46 -0400 R&s artistic is still listed, but it's under t I believe...Rafael Tuck and Son. I think that's the issue you're looking for. To: obcjohn@gmail.com; obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: taylor_schock@hotmail.com Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:31 -0400 Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: scd guide help I cannot speak for the Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards in 2011, but I have the SC of VINTAGE Baseball Cards (from Krause, edited by Bob Lemke) witha 2011 copyright, and would argue that this is mis-arranged as well. When you have to look under the "S" for "Salutation Exhibits" (or under "Four-in-One") instead of the "E" for Exhibits, or when you have to know the name of Topps inserts and the difference in the names (why are '67 Topps inserts "Pin-Ups" but '70 Topps are "Posters"?) since they all come AFTER the regular Topps issues, I would consider that mis-arranged, at least classically speaking, where the various issues were chronologically ordered within the It's not as big a deal when you are sifting through the Topps section, but the Exhibits are all over the place. Not to mention the R&S Artistic are not even listed anymore (and who knows what else). To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: obcjohn@gmail.com Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 16:28:08 -0500 Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: scd guide help Rob, I'd recommend going for the 2011. It was the last one that Bob Lemkehad full control of. 2012 had lots of errors in it and was misarranged. 2013 was twice as bad. ================= Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 07:15:14 -0700 (PDT) To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" From: Edward Watts Subject: 1970 T starter set Hey everyone, Sorry to bombard with emails at 7AM (or 3 PM, for those of you in Scotland). There was lots of interest in the 1955T starter set (if only I had 4 more of them) but none in the 1970T set. It is 515 different, mid-grade, with some stars and HOFers. The missing cards are: 10, 17, 21, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 140, 150, 160, 166, 170, 180, 182, 189, 195, 197, 198, 200, 202, 205, 211, 230, 231, 257, 286, 290, 321, 350, 380, 410, 450, 454, 455, 458, 462, 463, 464, 466, 467, 470, 477, 500, 510, 520, 530, 539, 547, 548, 550, 552-563, 565, 566, 568-572, 574, 576, 578-584, 586, 588-598, 600-605, 608-612, 614-616, 620-626, 628-631,634-720 Let me know if interested in trying to set up a trade. If not, I willdescend into the eBay dealer scum... Ed Watts ================= Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 07:54:26 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Ramblings , From: Glenn Codere Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] 1970 T starter set I'm on vacation in the Caribbean. How dare you get me up at this hour!!! ;-) Simpson Bay, St Maarten Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android ================= Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 18:05:45 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Ramblings From: Geno Wagner Subject: Ball Four Fellas -- On the heels of my Pilots pennant from Joshua, I figured I'd take responsesfor the best quote from Ball Four. Glenn chimed in with one already when he responded "Aw, sh*tf*ck" to my email! In one spot I can't seem to find, Manager Joe Schultz said "sh*tf*ck and f*cksh*t in every possible combination." But my favorite was from Coach Sibby Sisti after a Father-Son game when thedads got beat by the kids 40-0..."Forty runs, for crissakes, and nobody gets knocked down." Take Care, ================= To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 00:25:43 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: test quick test ================= Date: Thu, 16 May 2013 23:09:07 -0700 (PDT) To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" From: Gary Beard Subject: Culver City Show Is any part of the FOOT contingent planning on making the short trek to theCulver City Show this weekend? It's just down the road a piece from those shows you've been going to in Ohio. Just hang a right at Cleveland and don't stop until you get to the Pacific Ocean! We welcome anyone at our shows on the West Coast (just figured those FOOT guys are always up for a little road trip!). Let me know if you're planning to be there, whether you're a FOOT'er or not. I'll probably be there most of the day (unless there ends up being just 5 tables set up). Hopefully I'll see someone there, Gary Beard (OBC, VCT, Net54, The Bench, Card Trading Fools) 1014 Liada Way Oxnard, CA 93030 ================= Date: Thu, 16 May 2013 23:25:40 -0700 To: Gary Beard From: Stamper Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Culver City Show Gary and all So Calers, I will be there most of the day. John Stamper On May 16, 2013, at 11:09 PM, Gary Beard wrote: > Is any part of the FOOT contingent planning on making the short trek to the Culver City Show this weekend? It's just down the road a piece from those shows you've been going to in Ohio. Just hang a right at Cleveland and don't stop until you get to the Pacific Ocean! > We welcome anyone at our shows on the West Coast (just figured those FOOTguys are always up for a little road trip!). Let me know if you're planning to be there, whether you're a FOOT'er or not. I'll probably be there most of the day (unless there ends up being just 5 tables set up). > Hopefully I'll see someone there, > Gary Beard > (OBC, VCT, Net54, The Bench, Card Trading Fools) > 1014 Liada Way > Oxnard, CA 93030 ================= Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 08:11:57 -0500 To: Joshua Levine From: john harrell Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] test On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 11:25 PM, Joshua Levine wrote: > ** > quick test ================= To: holidayandhobbies@yahoo.com, garybeardbbcards@yahoo.com Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 09:37:53 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Culver City Show I will also be there for most of the day...very much looking forward to it. -----Original Message----- From: Stamper To: Gary Beard Cc: OBC-Ramblings Sent: Thu, May 16, 2013 11:25 pm Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Culver City Show Gary and all So Calers, I will be there most of the day. John Stamper On May 16, 2013, at 11:09 PM, Gary Beard wrote: Is any part of the FOOT contingent planning on making the short trek to theCulver City Show this weekend? It's just down the road a piece from thoseshows you've been going to in Ohio. Just hang a right at Cleveland and don't stop until you get to the Pacific Ocean! We welcome anyone at our shows on the West Coast (just figured those FOOT guys are always up for a little road trip!). Let me know if you're planningto be there, whether you're a FOOT'er or not. I'll probably be there mostof the day (unless there ends up being just 5 tables set up). Hopefully I'll see someone there, Gary Beard (OBC, VCT, Net54, The Bench, Card Trading Fools) 1014 Liada Way Oxnard, CA 93030 ================= Date: Sat, 18 May 2013 00:05:43 -0400 To: obc-ramblings From: Andy Huntoon Subject: Getting Close on a Few Sets - Any Help?? Hey all, I've got four sets that I'm getting really close on. It also happens that killing these four sets are goals on my 2013 Goals list. Any help is appreciated and I will try to hit you back if I can. 1968 Topps Game - Only 2 needed - 26 31 1981 Topps - Only 5 needed - 266 315 488 543 700 1975 Topps - Only 32 needed - 4 16 20 50 80 140 180 185 189 192 193 197 203 211 256 257 260 312 325 351 386 449 490 529 537 560 580 616 622 625 640 648 1976 Topps - Only 31 needed - 1 2 10 19 50 67 128 146 185 191 193 195 197 199 201 203 240 340 341 344 345 346 347 405 420 461 480 591 593 599 600 Thanks in advance to anyone who can help out with these. OBC Rules, Andy Huntoon 503 Primrose Court Belle Mead, NJ 08502 ================= Date: Sat, 18 May 2013 17:01:51 +0000 (UTC) To: From: Subject: Sounds of the game http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9190902/sounds-major-league-baseball-game-players-perspective Great article here for true baseball nutz like me... OBC Forever Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App on my iPAD ================= Date: Sat, 18 May 2013 13:51:54 -0400 To: "" From: Jimmy Parker Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Sounds of the game Very cool stuff Brian! Thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 1:01 PM, wrote: > http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9190902/sounds-major-league-baseball-game-players-perspective > Great article here for true baseball nutz like me... > OBC Forever > Brian > Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App on my iPAD ================= Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 15:22:24 -0400 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" From: Rob Fitts Subject: rainy sunday give aways Cleaning up my office today and found a stack of nice doubles. mostly VG but vary from G to EX please claim away and send your mailing address 54T 53 55 61 135 55T 130 97 55B 1 Wilhelm strong vg 58 495 59 308 writing on front 60 502 bunning rip 61 228 yankees fair w/ tape 61 HIGHS 552 557 EX 62 60 K leaders, 495 EX 63 43 135 ashburn 185 219 writing on front 229 writing on front 360 drysdale 64 397 writing on front 426 writing on front 65 190 bill white 66 28 niekro, 91 uecker, 195 morgan poor 67 55 drysdale 510 mazeroski 69 175 bunning 70 394 hodges 71 233 bowa 347 seaver 73 146 230 morgan 380 bench miscut 80 90 trillo The following is my high priority want list 57 15 70 335 58 230 59 527 60 34 305 545 63 283 385 434 64 412 65 20 310 372 460 583 66 480 67 205 548 560 595 70 645 75 22 138 162 77 188 78 161 360 81 Dunross 294 82 fleer 174 87 topps 42 ================= Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 15:23:38 -0400 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" From: Rob Fitts Subject: Phillies wanted I'm looking to finish up my Phillies starting Nine collection. can anybody help with these? rob fitts The following is my high priority want list 57 15 70 335 58 230 59 527 60 34 305 545 63 283 385 434 64 412 65 20 310 372 460 583 66 480 67 205 548 560 595 70 645 75 22 138 162 77 188 78 161 360 81 Dunross 294 82 fleer 174 87 topps 42 ================= Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 18:22:14 -0400 (EDT) To: robfitts@optimum.net, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: bskp1@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Phillies wanted Content-Language: en Rob, I've got the 1965 #583, Wes Covington. Will mail it to you tomorrow. BR, Chuck In a message dated 5/19/2013 3:23:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, robfitts@optimum.net writes: I'm looking to finish up my Phillies starting Nine collection. can anybody help with these? rob fitts The following is my high priority want list 57 15 70 335 58 230 59 527 60 34 305 545 63 283 385 434 64 412 65 20 310 372 460 583 66 480 67 205 548 560 595 70 645 75 22 138 162 77 188 78 161 360 81 Dunross 294 82 fleer 174 87 topps 42 ================= To: Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 22:59:46 +0000 From: Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Phillies wanted 1978 #161 and 360 Sent from Anthony Arbeeny iPhone On May 19, 2013, at 3:24 PM, "Rob Fitts" > I'm looking to finish up my Phillies starting Nine collection. can anybody help with these? rob fitts The following is my high priority want list 57 15 70 335 58 230 59 527 60 34 305 545 63 283 385 434 64 412 65 20 310 372 460 583 66 480 67 205 548 560 595 70 645 75 22 138 162 77 188 78 161 360 81 Dunross 294 82 fleer 174 87 topps 42 The information contained in this communication is confidential and intended only for the use of the recipient named above, and may be legally privileged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please resend it to the sender and delete the original message and copy of it from your computer system. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message that do not relate to our official business should be understood as neither given nor endorsed by the company. ================= To: "'Rob Fitts'" , Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 20:53:48 -0400 From: "Matt Yudt" Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Phillies wanted Surprisingly, I did not have many of the Phillies dupes you need. Only: '67 - #548 (Gonzalez) is on its way Also - pulled the 1987 #42 from the Bobby Fong set! (Now you will have a piece of that too! Let me know if you want the whole set) Matt Yudt From: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rob Fitts Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 3:24 PM To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Phillies wanted I'm looking to finish up my Phillies starting Nine collection. can anybody help with these? rob fitts The following is my high priority want list 57 15 70 335 58 230 59 527 60 34 305 545 63 283 385 434 64 412 65 20 310 372 460 583 66 480 67 205 548 560 595 70 645 75 22 138 162 77 188 78 161 360 81 Dunross 294 82 fleer 174 87 topps 42 ================= Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 22:44:47 -0400 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" From: Andy Huntoon Subject: Re: Phillies wanted I've 1975 Topps #138 on it's way out to you. OBC Rules! Sent from my iPhone ================= To: Wite3@aol.com, holidayandhobbies@yahoo.com, garybeardbbcards@yahoo.com Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:14 -0400 (EDT) From: mikesportsfan@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Culver City Show FOOT got directions from Big Al. We are still trying to make it. I thought things were funny with the "hang a right in Cleveland", since that is 3 hours east of us. Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: Joshua Levine To: holidayandhobbies ; garybeardbbcards Cc: OBC-Ramblings Sent: Fri, May 17, 2013 10:21 am Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Culver City Show I will also be there for most of the day...very much looking forward to it. -----Original Message----- From: Stamper To: Gary Beard Cc: OBC-Ramblings Sent: Thu, May 16, 2013 11:25 pm Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Culver City Show Gary and all So Calers, I will be there most of the day. John Stamper On May 16, 2013, at 11:09 PM, Gary Beard wrote: Is any part of the FOOT contingent planning on making the short trek to theCulver City Show this weekend? It's just down the road a piece from thoseshows you've been going to in Ohio. Just hang a right at Cleveland and don't stop until you get to the Pacific Ocean! We welcome anyone at our shows on the West Coast (just figured those FOOT guys are always up for a little road trip!). Let me know if you're planningto be there, whether you're a FOOT'er or not. I'll probably be there mostof the day (unless there ends up being just 5 tables set up). Hopefully I'll see someone there, Gary Beard (OBC, VCT, Net54, The Bench, Card Trading Fools) 1014 Liada Way Oxnard, CA 93030 ================= Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 08:44:19 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: Larry Tipton Subject: Topps Baseball AVAILABLES 1964 Topps 1965 Topps 1972 Topps also a starter set 1964 Topps Baseball 91 different ================= Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 06:49:11 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: John Storman Subject: 1961 topps baseball cards ANYONE OUT THERE WORKING ON THE 1961 TOPPS SET? SEND ME YOUR WANTLIST. HOPE I CAN HELP. JOHN ================= To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 01:20:45 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: OK tornado...Roger Neufeldt is okay Many of you know Roger Neufeldt...he has been one of the most OBC friendly dealers for the last two decades...he lives in Moore, OK. Just wanted to let everyone know that he is okay and spending the day in his tornado shelter. Several other collectors and friends live in and around Moore, Norman (where Larry used to live if I recall) and South Oklahoma City have been affected by these tornados. Keep them in your thoughts tonight. ================= To: Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 08:25:42 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: RE: Collectors Clubs I had some trouble with receiving email this past week. I believe it works now. I don't know if any of you responded directly to my 5/13 email post (below) so I am resending in case any of you have info. Sorry for the George Vrechek From: George Vrechek [mailto:vrechek@ameritech.net] Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 11:57 AM To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Collectors Clubs For my SCD article I've found evidence of the following clubs. I'm looking for traditional clubs, not-for-profits, run by collectors. Greater Boston Sports Collectors Club Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club Washington State Sports Collectors Association Wisconsin Sports Collectors Association Eastern Pennsylvania Sports Collectors Club (inactive?) I've contacted each of these clubs for information, but would be interested if any of you have had experience with these clubs.or any others. George Vrechek ================= To: Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 18:19:05 +0000 From: Subject: Fwd: 1977-78 hoops needs ================= Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 11:02:05 -0400 To: OBC Ramblings From: Jake Elwell Subject: Waiver wire: 70 71 72 Hi All - See below & have at it. Please include your mailing address & note a TIPTONALERT is in effect for these cards. 1970: 33, 55, 90, 102, 108, 191, 267, 269, 404 1971: 1, 9, 106, 165, 296, 415, 459 1972: PLEASE NOTE all of these have damaged backs from scrapbook removal and are warped from water exposure. Fronts are surprisingly clean): 5, 6, 11, 13, 41, 42, 43, 55, 63, 65, 65, 66, 74, 107, 108, 108 ================= Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 00:07:59 -0400 To: obc ramblings From: Matthew Glidden Subject: Not usually a slabbed card guy, but... This eBay listing is pretty amazing for including the original S&S game box and instructions, in addition to the set itself. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1936-S-S-GAME-SET-COMPLETE-52-WITH-ORIGINAL-BOX-INSTRUCTIONS-PSA-8-NRMT-MT-/181137843071 ================= To: "'Matthew Glidden'" , Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 07:40:09 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Not usually a slabbed card guy, but... Nice, but they'd be a pain to shuffle From: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Matthew Glidden Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:08 AM To: obc ramblings Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Not usually a slabbed card guy, but... This eBay listing is pretty amazing for including the original S&S game box and instructions, in addition to the set itself. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1936-S-S-GAME-SET-COMPLETE-52-WITH-ORIGINAL-BOX-INST ================= To: "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 14:50:28 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: Tradelist I have quite a pile of cards I'd like to get rid of...as always, trades preferred, but can do some dealer scum too. Let me know what you're interested in...don't make me go to ebay. T3 Mathewson (let's start it big) T3 Evers T3 Lajoie t201 Baker/Downie t201 Abstein/Butler t201 Cicotte/Thoney t201 Killian/Fitzpatrick t201 Lake/Wallace t201 Elberfeld/McBride t201 Grant/Mclean T202 Devlin gets his man (Devlin (R), Mathewson) T202 Devlin gets his man (Devlin (G), Mathewson) T202 Devlin gets his man (Meyers, Mathewson) T202 Good Play at Third (Cobb, Moriarty) T202 Engle in a close play (speaker, engle) T202 Chance Beats out a hit (chance, shean) T205 Wolter, Quinn, Gibson, Beck, Konetchy, Killian, Dooin, Abbatichio, Murphy, Wiltse (two ears), Oldring (f.42), Downey (f.42), Hauser T205 Bresnahan (open) T205 Barger T205 Cicotte T205 He.Wagner T205 Donohue T205 Wallace (cap) T205 Scanlan T205 Wallace (no cap, two lines) T205 Chase (one ear) T205 Hoblitzell (no cin, correct) T205 Kirb White T205 Rowen T205 Vaughn T205 Adkins T205 Turner T205 Wilhelm (suffe ed) T205 Kleinow T205 Fisher T206 M. Brown (port) T206 Charles T206 Jennings (with color shift) T206 Hart T206 Bradley T206 Evers (port) T206 Pelty (AB 350) T206 Kleinow (boston) T206 Willis (color variation) T207 Livingston (A) T207 Nelson(anon) T210-3 Davis, Mullen, Spangler T210-7 Hart, Dailey, Gastermeyer, Kelly, Simmons D304 Evers P2's Duffy (s), Mathewson(s), Bender (s), Hooper, Parent, Cy Young (s), Gibson (l), Ferguson, Bell, Collins (l) E90-1 Tannehill E90-1 Stone (no hands) E90-1 Joss (port) E90-1 Howell (follow through) E90-1 Clarke (philly) E90-1 Chance E90-1 Bender E90-1 Wallace E90-1 Tinker E90-1 Summers E90-1 Stanage E90-1 Marquard E90-1 Jennings E90-1 Engle E90-1 Butler E90-1 Hartzell (fielding) E90-1 Donovan E90-1 Krause E90-1 Heitmuller E90-1 Criger E90-1 Dygert E90-1 Bailey E90-1 Groom E92 Bemis E92 Bemis (with color shift) e92 Miller e92 Murphy e92 Bergen e92 O'Hara e92 Crawford e92 Devlin e92 Donovan e92 Mclean e92 McGraw (blank back) E92 Chase (blank back) E93 Tinker E95 Doyle E96 Jennings E96 Tinker E97 Birmingham 1913 National Game Joe Wood 1913 National Game Joe Tinker 1914 Cracker Jack Bresnahan 1915 Cracker Jack Packard 142 1915 Cracker Jack Whaling 163 1933 Goudey Ruffing 56 1933 Goudey Simmons 35 1933 Goudey Cuyler #23 1934 DS Cuyler #31 1938 Goudey 280, 283, 284, 285 1948 Bowman 7 12 13 16 17 18 20 34 40 41 43 1949 Bowman 67 111 1953 Bowman Reese 1958 Aaron Yellow Letters 1959 Topps Set 1961 Mays #150 1962 Post 116 144 1964 Topps Mantle #50 1965 OPC Aaron 1966 OPC Yankees Team 92 1968 Topps #166 Ryan/Koosman 1969 OPC Mays 1971 OPC Mays 600 1973 OPC Mays 305 ================= To: "Mac Wubben" ,OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 20:21:02 +0000 From: illini_grad_90@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Tradelist ================= To: Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 19:20:33 -0700 From: "Grant Rainsley" Subject: Rookie in the Hall of Mediocrity......... Andy Huntoon has nominated Jim Wynn, and he has been approved for enshrinement in the HOM. Please feel free to hit Andy with any and all Jimmy (The Toy Cannon) Wynn items for the new binder that Andy is about to start. Why Jim Wynn? Here's what Andy said: "So why did I pick Jim Wynn as my HOMer? Well, I'd never heard of him until I decided to try and complete the 1969 Deckle Edge set. Then I found out he was a short print and after I picked him up I was fascinated with him. Why did they make a card of this guy and then pull it for Hoyt Wilhelm? Well, I then started noticing that Jimmy was in a lot of the oddball sets from the 60's and 70's and I was always excited to get another one of his cards. So I decided to read up on him and found out he was actually a pretty good hitter and a big star in Houston. They even retired his number. So now I find myself excited whenever I see a Jim Wynn card. I figured he should be my HOMer since I find him to be so cool." No wonder the vote was unanimous, perfectly logical reasoning there. And as always, thanks to Joe Isaac for his assistance adding to and maintaining the page. ================= Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 04:05:01 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC-Ramblings , Grant From: Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Rookie in the Hall of Mediocrity......... One day before I pass into the great card shop in the sky, I would like to go "behind the hallowed doors" of the OBC HOM Committee meetings when they are session. Oh what it must be like to witness them voting on candidates, dusting the John Wayne Memorial Shelf, converting kilometers back to miles, booing the Angels, tying flies for fishing, sipping many cans of Kokanee and the other grueling tasks associated with keeping the HOM afloat.

OBC Forever,
Brian

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================= Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 10:42:17 -0400 To: obc ramblings From: Matthew Glidden Subject: W516 OBC Cobb, except... This is the definition of OBC Cobb, except the price is about 4x too high. Still worth seeing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1921-W516-2-1-TY-COBB-Detroit-HOF-5-/190844742896?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item2c6f3bacf0 ...and Cobb's name/position looks to be on the wrong side. Anyone seen a W516 version with them switched to the right side? ================= Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 14:54:47 -0000 To: ,OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Housley" Subject: Re: Rookie in the Hall of Mediocrity......... Oh Brian, the things you'd see.... The AC being summoned with the OBC logo signal (like the Bat Signal only much, much cooler); Then the AC members flying in from all points of the country to our secret location (or trying to, we use Big Al's directions, so we've never really located The heated discussions that can only be resolved by card-pelting... The vows of silence, taken with our right hands atop The Book... I think I can reveal that our biggest secret is this: when a HOM candidate is rejected, we burn a PSA holder, resulting in black smoke. When the HOM candidate is accepted, we burn a stack of UV cards, resulting white smoke. --- In OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > One day before I pass into the great card shop in the sky, I would like to go "behind the hallowed doors" of the OBC HOM Committee meetings when they are session. Oh what it must be like to witness them voting on candidates, dusting the John Wayne Memorial Shelf, converting kilometers back to miles, booing the Angels, tying flies for fishing, sipping many cans of Kokanee and the other grueling tasks associated with keeping the HOM afloat.

OBC Forever,
Brian

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================= Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 16:49:13 -0400 To: obc ramblings From: Matthew Glidden Subject: 1863 baseball from Boston's Otis House Nice 19th century ball on display in the sports section of this Boston landmark. A good array of early Red Sox photos downstairs, if you find yourself in town... ================= To: Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 22:33:56 +0000 From: Subject: Need 1974 Knievel cards Hello all Looking for the final three for this difficult set Have dupes and many other things to trade Sent from Anthony Arbeeny iPhone The information contained in this communication is confidential and intended only for the use of the recipient named above, and may be legally privileged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please resend it to the sender and delete the original message and copy of it from your computer system. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message that do not relate to our official business should be understood as neither given nor endorsed by the company. ================= To: glidden.matthew@gmail.com, obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 23:33:25 -0400 (EDT) From: mikesportsfan@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] W516 OBC Cobb, except... The odd thing to me is that the players name is usually between the picture and the team name. Since this is a strip card is it possible this is a complete miscut? The cut would be in the wrong spot. I would not think there would be 2 Cobb's next to each other, but might be possible. The Buckler's are quite legit. They set up at the National. As an aside, the wife/girl friend/partner, is likely the best looking dealer I have seen at a show. Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: Matthew Glidden To: obc ramblings Sent: Fri, May 24, 2013 10:42 am Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] W516 OBC Cobb, except... This is the definition of OBC Cobb, except the price is about 4x too high. Still worth seeing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1921-W516-2-1-TY-COBB-Detroit-HOF-5-/190844742896?ptUS_Baseball&hashitem2c6f3bacf0 ...and Cobb's name/position looks to be on the wrong side. Anyone seen a W516 version with them switched to the right side? ================= To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 17:22:18 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: help for a friend For whatever reason a doctor that has helped me out recently is a huge Metsand Marv Throneberry fan...his office is like an OBC dream...cards, autos,programs, pennants etc. He even keeps cards in his lab coat!! I want to hand him some cards next time I see him. I know he is missing the1963 Topps Marv Throneberry...Why was there no 1962 Topps Marv? If anybody has some unusual early Mets oddballs (1962-1965), the aforementioned '63 Marv (Topps, Post, or Jello), etc. I will return fire greatly! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, ================= Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 19:31:33 -0700 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: rick.lyons22@yahoo.com Subject: 1952 Topps Del Crandall #162 Boston Braves!!! Great Card!!! I bought this two weeks ago and the seller just marked it shipped but the question I have and it's been killing me is does this look like a grey back or the normal white back End time: May 9, 2013, 5:49:52 AM PDT View item: 1952 Topps Del Crandall #162 Boston Braves!!! Great Card!!! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 19:32:10 -0700 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: rick.lyons22@yahoo.com Subject: 1952 Topps Ed Krautt #171 Cincinnati Reds!!!! Great Filler Card!!!! Same as the other one? End time: May 9, 2013, 5:48:30 AM PDT View item: 1952 Topps Ed Krautt #171 Cincinnati Reds!!!! Great Filler Card!!!! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 20:30:15 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Ramblings From: Geno Wagner Subject: Hawks win! Fellas -- As much as I love going to a baseball game, there is really nothing better than playoff hockey. My Blackhawks lived to play another day, heading back to Detroit for Game 6. They played so well tonight, I need to lay some cardboard on the line for the series...all you Red Wing fans that want tobet me a piece of cardboard mail, I'm in...just let me know! We're downa game, but we're lookin' good! If anybody wants to get in on the Blackhawks side, we can make it a multiple bet. I'll tally up the players on both sides and we can do a mutual betting extravaganza...Let's Go Hawks!! Take Care, ================= Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 04:36:28 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC , Geno From: Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Hawks win! I'll throw a low grade T205 on the Wings...
I wore my Yzerman jersey to work on casual Friday yesterday...i thought they might call me into the game tonight, but I guess they have confidence they can win without me! (so do I!)
OBC Forever
Brian

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================= To: Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 00:45:21 -0400 From: "Gord Ellis" Subject: OPC '65 to '77 HI all!! I'm considering selling my entire collection of OPC baseball cards from '65 to '77. Before doing so, I thought that I would ask if there is anyone in the group who has any wants from these years and has something to trade me. I would be selling the cards on July 13 when the buyer will bevisiting me. It would be great to be able to help each other. Please let me know. Thanks. Gord Ellis ================= Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 05:50:14 -0400 To: Geno Wagner From: Bob Donaldson Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Hawks win! If we get a Bruins Hawls final, ill put up a t205 Go B's!! Sent from my iPhone On May 25, 2013, at 11:30 PM, Geno Wagner wrote: > Fellas -- > As much as I love going to a baseball game, there is really nothing better than playoff hockey. My Blackhawks lived to play another day, heading back to Detroit for Game 6. They played so well tonight, I need to lay some cardboard on the line for the series...all you Red Wing fans that want to bet me a piece of cardboard mail, I'm in...just let me know! We're down a game, but we're lookin' good! If anybody wants to get in on the Blackhawks side, we can make it a multiple bet. I'll tally up the players on both sides and we can do a mutual betting extravaganza...Let's Go Hawks!! > Take Care, > Geno ================= To: wwesmyster2@aol.com, catfish.obc@gmail.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 10:05:13 -0400 (EDT) From: mikesportsfan@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] The value of beat-up baseball cards - ESPN This should go on the OBC home page and he should be invited to join OBC. At least he quoted Mark Macrae. Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: wwesmyster2 To: Jimmy Parker ; obc ramblings Sent: Wed, May 8, 2013 5:00 am Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] The value of beat-up baseball cards - ESPN MUST READ! I love how Tarantino is on a quest for "The Worst Baseball Card in the World" Sent from my LG phone Jimmy Parker wrote: >How does this article get written without mentioning OBC?!? >http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blognameplaybookfandom&id21560&srcdesktop >Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 09:02:49 -0700 To: Joshua Levine From: David Fallen Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] help for a friend Joshua, I have a 1961 Post and a 1963 Post if you want them. Also, I'm going to a good card show next weekend. Let me know by then if you still need the 1963 Topps - I'm sure I could pick one up there. -Dave Fallen On 5/25/2013 2:22 PM, Joshua Levine wrote: > For whatever reason a doctor that has helped me out recently is a huge > Mets and Marv Throneberry fan...his office is like an OBC > dream...cards, autos, programs, pennants etc. He even keeps cards in > his lab coat!! > I want to hand him some cards next time I see him. I know he is > missing the 1963 Topps Marv Throneberry...Why was there no 1962 Topps > Marv? > If anybody has some unusual early Mets oddballs (1962-1965), the > aforementioned '63 Marv (Topps, Post, or Jello), etc. I will return > fire greatly! > Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, > Joshua ================= Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 21:41:34 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Ramblings From: Lynn Miller Subject: Fw: Card Trade checking in The OBCAC has cleared me to send this to the group. Most remember Brad who chose to leave the group a few years ago. But he still has the love of old cardboard. Feel free to contact Brad if you are interested in his offer. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Brad Chambers To: "obclynn15@yahoo.com" Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:29 PM Subject: Card Trade checking in Hi Lynn, I have some higher end cards I've picked up for trade and thought if you oranyone in OBC would like to trade for them I'd get the word out. I have a couple pretty rare R317 Uncle Jack's Candy cards, and would keep one and trade the other if anyone wants that for a type set. I also have about 40 1933 Goudeys in OBC condition- most of them have part of the bottom trimmed off and about half have some small writing on the back, usually crossing out the team and writing in the new one. Would be great if anyone is collecting that in OBC condition. Includes some of the HOFers as well. I also have the 1953 Bowman #44 with Mantle/Berra/Skowron I'd consider trading for the right card I need. Still have lots of dups from the early 1950s through late 70s as well. ================= To: Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 08:13:44 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: Re: The value of beat-up baseball cards - ESPN Someone who feels like logging in and commenting ought to let the author know that no such article is complete without investigating http://oldbaseball.com/ especially Tiptons on Parade. George Vrechek ================= To: "obc" Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 09:32:40 -0500 From: "ken goetsch" Subject: "HOM".....membership question????????????? I do not have a "HOM" person that I actively collect.................but isthere anyway to have a "HOM" person that is somebody that is not a Baseball Is that possible? I was thinking about getting a player to collect.....then I thought about other Thanks in advance for any response. Ken Goetsch ================= Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 10:55:05 -0400 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" From: Andy Huntoon Subject: Re: The value of beat-up baseball cards - ESPN Hey all. I've added a comment to the article telling the author to do a follow up story on OBC alone. We should definitely be recognized in an article like this Maybe if enough of us post comments then we could get our own story. Best regards and Happy Memorial Day everyone. Sent from my iPhone ================= To: "'ken goetsch'" , Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 08:07:37 -0700 From: "Grant Rainsley" Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] "HOM".....membership question????????????? Sounds like this is going to require an Executive Decision from the Office of the Commish. I'll get a meeting scheduled and will report From: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ken goetsch Sent: May-27-13 7:33 AM To: obc Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] "HOM".....membership question????????????? I do not have a "HOM" person that I actively collect.................but is there anyway to have a "HOM" person that is somebody that is not a Baseball Is that possible? I was thinking about getting a player to collect.....then I thought about other sports................ Thanks in advance for any response. Ken Goetsch No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3343 / Virus Database: 3184/6360 - Release Date: 05/26/13 ================= To: "hoot_owl1@verizon.net" , Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 11:47:17 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] anybody working on 63Salada coins? inexpensive I bought the Salada lot...let me know if anyone wants to share. Thanks for the heads up Peter! To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 06:51:27 -0500 Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] anybody working on 63Salada coins? inexpensive ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-Salada-Tea-Junket-Desserts-Baseball-Coins-/151052307488?ptUS_Baseball&hashitem232b6b4c20 ================= Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 21:05:17 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Ramblings From: Geno Wagner Subject: Blackhawks win! What a great game! I love these Hawks and offered up a card bet to thoseFOOT guys, but got nothing in return from the Detroit contingent...now it's Game 7! If any FOOTsters want to ante up, you have Lindholme on your side and Elwell and me on the Blackhawks side. Gotta love playoff hockey! Take Care, ================= Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 05:02:51 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC , Geno From: Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Blackhawks win! ...and I love the RedWings, who are trying to pull off a big upset against the more talented ( and DEEP!) Blackhawks. They had the Hawks on the ropes, but they haven't been able to seal the deal.
Now tonight's penalty shot call was among the lamest penalties ever called...and it turned out to be the game winner. That truly stinks that my beloved Wings lost on that baloney, but the upset will be all that much greater when we win in Chicago!!
Go Wings!
OBC Forever
Brian

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================= To: illini_grad_90@yahoo.com, obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 06:59:34 -0400 (EDT) From: FIREMAN Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Blackhawks win! i will take the wings...as Mr Ritch and Mr Talbot can confirm I have gone out a few times to see the Red Wings -----Original Message----- From: Geno Wagner To: OBC Ramblings Sent: Tue, May 28, 2013 12:05 am Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Blackhawks win! What a great game! I love these Hawks and offered up a card bet to those FOOT guys, but got nothing in return from the Detroit contingent...now it's Game 7! If any FOOTsters want to ante up, you have Lindholme on your side and Elwell and me on the Blackhawks side. Gotta love playoff hockey! Take Care, ================= To: illini_grad_90@yahoo.com, obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 07:00:35 -0400 (EDT) From: FIREMAN Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Blackhawks win! i will take the wings...as Mr Ritch and Mr Talbot can confirm I have gone out a few times to see the Red Wings Rob Fireman Gioia -----Original Message----- From: Geno Wagner To: OBC Ramblings Sent: Tue, May 28, 2013 12:05 am Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Blackhawks win! What a great game! I love these Hawks and offered up a card bet to those FOOT guys, but got nothing in return from the Detroit contingent...now it's Game 7! If any FOOTsters want to ante up, you have Lindholme on your side and Elwell and me on the Blackhawks side. Gotta love playoff hockey! Take Care, ================= Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 14:05:05 -0400 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" From: Shawn Smart Subject: Comics Doesnt someone from OBC collect Mad paperbacks? If so i recently got an "adventures of Captain Klutz" I also just acquired a large box of comics. Mostly 80's and 90's. I know its not cardboard but if anyone needs anything let me know what you are looking for and ill sift through. I am not a comic collector. Sent from my iPhone ================= To: "'ken goetsch'" , Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 11:31:29 -0700 From: "Grant Rainsley" Subject: HOM".....membership question????????????? The Commish leaned heavily on Rule #2: "Must have played in the majors (or had a baseball card issued) prior to So if Bo Jackson for example had played a few years earlier than he did, it would be acceptable to have both BB and FB cards and related material in your Bo Binder. The Commish added an asterisk however, that it is found to be completely acceptable, and even recommended, that any "unsung heroes" from a sport other than BB should be included on a Member's wantlist. From: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ken goetsch Sent: May-27-13 7:33 AM To: obc Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] "HOM".....membership question????????????? I do not have a "HOM" person that I actively collect.................but is there anyway to have a "HOM" person that is somebody that is not a Baseball Is that possible? I was thinking about getting a player to collect.....then I thought about other sports................ Thanks in advance for any response. Ken Goetsch No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3343 / Virus Database: 3184/6360 - Release Date: 05/26/13 ================= To: Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 15:02:30 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: Re: Blackhawks win! My wife is a Red Wings fan (having been born in Detroit). I am a much more sensible Blackhawks fan. As a kid I got to sit in the first row right next to the visiting bench for at least a few games each year. One time I got kicked in the leg with a skate by a player vaulting over the boards onto the ice. Leg feels fine now. Seeing the players up close I remember guys were missing a lot of teeth and were pretty scuzzy looking with a collection of scars. Many French-speakers then too. Never saw a hockey card back then, but came away with Bernie Geoffrion's stick one night. George Vrechek ================= To: Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 16:08:02 -0400 From: "Supreme Commander" Subject: Anyone ever even seen this before? 1951 topps team back on regular front. ----- Original Message ----- From: eBay Member: seanobc@comcast.net To: Seanobc@comcast.net Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 10:18 PM Subject: spmcgowan thought you might like this item on eBay An eBay member wants to show you this item Hi! I found this on eBay and thought you might like it! Check it out now! 1951 TOPPS TEAM CARD WASHINGTON SENATORS VERY RARE CARD WITH ERROR Buy It Now price: $50.00 End time: Jun-22-13 13:10:59 PDT Check out this item Email reference id: [#ee993cda6da7441ba5199802afe92879#] Learn More to protect yourself from spoof (fake) emails. This email sent through the eBay platform from a sender who thinks you are likely to be interested in this information. eBay takes no liability for sending this email or its content. You can report this message as unsolicited (spam/spoof) email. Copyright =A9 2013 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc. eBay Inc. is located at 2145 HamiltonAvenue, San Jose, CA 95125. ================= Date: Wed, 29 May 2013 06:20:34 -0400 To: obc ramblings From: Matthew Glidden Subject: National Pastime Museum Hat tip to the latest OldCardboard.com newsletter: http://thenationalpastimemuseum.com/collection/bat-exhibit The current exhibit of 100+ bats includes a bunch of mouthwatering examples, as well as video commentary on player & game-used provenance. (Video not guaranteed to be mouthwatering. :-) ================= Date: Wed, 29 May 2013 10:50:45 -0700 (PDT) To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" From: Edward Watts Subject: Waiver Wire Hi guys, I have a few for the waiver wire. Most of these are OBC condition, unless noted. As always, first come first served. Please send your addresstoo. Ed Watts 1957 Topps: 213, 225 1958 Topps: 241 1960 Topps: 97 1968 Topps: 226, 285 1969 Topps: 376, 387 (both in Ex) ================= To: Date: Wed, 29 May 2013 16:21:55 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: Re: Anyone ever even seen this before? 1951 topps team back on regular Thanks for pointing this out. I think I recall that Topps packaged the Redbacks with team cards and the Bluebacks with the All-Stars. This adds to the story. I remember buying 1951 Topps Redbacks as a kid, but they were apparently re-packaged later in 1952 without the team cards and taffy. George Vrechek ================= Date: Wed, 29 May 2013 18:19:54 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: Jerry Coker Subject: 1956 Topps trade? I've got twelve 1956 Topps cards I'd like to trade if anyone is interested. I'd like to trade for similar 56T's off my wantlist or any other 1950's cards off my list (http://ahomeplate.com/wantlist.php). I'm not a grader but overall I guess the cards are Good to VG with Frasier, Dark and Nichols being pretty nice VG. The cards are: 28 B.Hofman GB 44 J.McCall GB 73 W.Terwilliger GB 131 B.Roselli GB 136 J.Logan WB 141 J.Frazier GB 148 A.Dark GB 156 W.Westrum GB 175 D.Crandall WB 185 B.Bruford GB 278 C.Nichols GB 294 E.Johnson GB Jerry Coker ================= To: Date: Wed, 29 May 2013 23:00:00 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: READY FOR SOME SUPER SENIOR FOOTBALL? FYI - I wrote a two-part article for SCD just this month that is now on our library page. I was able to include many current photos for OBC of the oldest living NFL players. I had fun combining players and their cards. An article on the oldest baseball players ran a few months ago and is also on the library page, just above the football article. George Vrechek ================= Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 04:09:32 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Ramblings From: Geno Wagner Subject: Hockey Night Fellas -- If you watched the Blackhawks - Wings game, you were in for a great night of hockey! My Blackhawks prevailed, but the Wings played as good as they had all series...could have gone either way. A horrible call at the end of the game sent it to OT, so we got a Game 7 nail-biter! Anyway, we move on to play the Los Angeles Kings next...anybody want to take either the Blackhawks or Kings in a "send the winner something" pool? I'm all-in with Chicago,let me know if you are! Taek Care, ================= To: illini_grad_90@yahoo.com, obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 09:45:02 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Hockey Night I will take the Kings...should be a good series. -----Original Message----- From: Geno Wagner To: OBC Ramblings Sent: Thu, May 30, 2013 4:09 am Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Hockey Night Fellas -- If you watched the Blackhawks - Wings game, you were in for a great night of hockey! My Blackhawks prevailed, but the Wings played as good as they had all series...could have gone either way. A horrible call at the end of the game sent it to OT, so we got a Game 7 nail-biter! Anyway, we move on to play the Los Angeles Kings next...anybody want to take either the Blackhawks or Kings in a "send the winner something" pool? I'm all-in with Chicago,let me know if you are! Taek Care,