================= Date: 01 Jun 2014 15:27:56 -0700 To: Subject: Lynn Miller's Facebook page From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2014 20:06:12 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Hotel booked for Cleveland From: ChicoD1@aol.com Ok boys, I have a place to stay, just need a cheap flight out. I'll be starting the roster within the next week or two. Kent and myself are staying at: HOWARD JOHNSON INN CLEVELAND AIRPORT 16644 Snow Road, I-71 Exit 237/237-A Snow Road, Brook Park, OH44142 US $48/night right now. Some of you guys might want to check it out. This gives me more $$$ for cardboard :-D! Had a flight on my computer for $250 but it mysteriously disappeared. I'll look again tomorrow and hope I can find it... ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2014 20:08:05 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Well that was some attachment... From: ChicoD1@aol.com Some of you may have gotten an attachment for a bill I sent to the mortgage company I do work for. Not sure how that happened, but if any of you want to pay my fee, I'll take it! LOL ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2014 20:15:53 -0400 To: OBC Ramblings Subject: Some oddball availables and closing in on two sets! From: Doug DeJong I have some miscellaneous oddballs available for whoever wants to claim them - 1960 Leaf 30 1962 Post 18 136 194 1964 Topps Giant 12 Kaline 1965 Topps Embossed 28 Santo 1970 Topps 455 B Robinson AS 1970 Scratch Off 12 Marichal (scratched off) 1973 Kelloggs 38 Perry 1977 Kelloggs 1 7 9 13 14 20 23 28 36 40 47 51 1978 Kelloggs 37 1979 Kelloggs 15 1975 Planet of the Apes (Puzzle Back) 25 29 36 Trio of McCoveys - 64 Topps 350, 1976 Topss 520, 1972 Kelloggs 7 Also, I am getting close to finishing up my 1960 Topps birthquest set and the 1954 Bowmans - less than 20 total combined. These will be the two oldest sets I have completed. I don't have access to either card shops or shows these days so I am reliant on Ebay, but it gets tough with these last few 1960 commons --- I end up buying them one at a time in higher condition (beater high numbers aren't found singly it seems) and thus pay more for the card and pay shipping each time. I don't mind it for the stars but paying more for some high series guy I haven't heard off than I did for the beat up HOFer in the first series just doesn't seem right. There should be a better way and it seems some of you have some other groups/selling sites you use so I am open to suggestions. 1960 Topps -448 520 531 544 549 550 553 1954 Bowman - 1 (Rizzuto) 58 (Reese) 62 (Slaughter) 74 (Gilliam) 90 (Campenella) 97 (McDougall) 105 109 145 (Martin) 161 (Berra) 174 177 (Ford) 196 (Lemon) ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2014 19:27:58 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Ramblings Subject: Facebook page has been hi-jacked From: Lynn Miller Sorry to those that received an invite to be friends with Lynn Willer. That was not me. Please unfriend that person and would also suggest you change your PW on FB in case they were using that route to possibly hi-jack your account. Hope no damage to anyone's account resulted from this attack on my account. Lynn ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2014 22:57:57 -0700 To: OBC-Ramblings Subject: Football coke caps From: Rick Bought some coke caps today got all but 2 from the 66 all-star NFL(C57-C65)and some bears/packers caps. The three packers I have are the same numbersin the 65 and 66 sets. Is there a difference to tell if I have 65s or 66s.Then I have 6 bears but there is no bears team set In the old Beckett I have but seems to have all the other teams. Is there a 65 and/or 66 bears team set? Anyone have the checklist? Sent from my iPad ================= To: rick.lyons22@yahoo.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 05:28:57 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Football coke caps From: mikesportsfan@aol.com There is both a 65 & 66 Bears team set. The easiest way to tell the difference between 65 & 66 Coke caps is the 55s say "caramel color added" on the caps. Not as easy to tell on the other issues (Tab, Sprite, etc.) . Many of the 65s also seem to have a reddish/brown hue to the players picture. Funny that you got Bears and Packers as the 2 All Star caps you are missing are Butkus and Sayers. Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: Rick rick.lyons22@yahoo.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: OBC-Ramblings Sent: Mon, Jun 2, 2014 1:58 am Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Football coke caps Bought some coke caps today got all but 2 from the 66 all-star NFL(C57-C65)and some bears/packers caps. The three packers I have are the same numbersin the 65 and 66 sets. Is there a difference to tell if I have 65s or 66s.Then I have 6 bears but there is no bears team set In the old Beckett I have but seems to have all the other teams. Is there a 65 and/or 66 bears team set? Anyone have the checklist? Sent from my iPad ================= To: ddejong17@gmail.com, obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 05:39:28 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Some oddball availables and closing in on two sets! From: mikesportsfan@aol.com 1960 #520 will eventually get mailed which will take you to below 20 for the combined chase. Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: Doug DeJong ddejong17@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: OBC Ramblings Sent: Sun, Jun 1, 2014 8:15 pm Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Some oddball availables and closing in on two sets! I have some miscellaneous oddballs available for whoever wants to claim them 1960 Leaf 30 1962 Post 18 136 194 1964 Topps Giant 12 Kaline 1965 Topps Embossed 28 Santo 1970 Topps 455 B Robinson AS 1970 Scratch Off 12 Marichal (scratched off) 1973 Kelloggs 38 Perry 1977 Kelloggs 1 7 9 13 14 20 23 28 36 40 47 51 1978 Kelloggs 37 1979 Kelloggs 15 1975 Planet of the Apes (Puzzle Back) 25 29 36 Trio of McCoveys - 64 Topps 350, 1976 Topss 520, 1972 Kelloggs 7 Also, I am getting close to finishing up my 1960 Topps birthquest set and the 1954 Bowmans - less than 20 total combined. These will be the two oldest sets I have completed. I don't have access to either card shops or showsthese days so I am reliant on Ebay, but it gets tough with these last few 1960 commons --- I end up buying them one at a time in higher condition (beater high numbers aren't found singly it seems) and thus pay more for the card and pay shipping each time. I don't mind it for the stars but paying more for some high series guy I haven't heard off than I did for the beat upHOFer in the first series just doesn't seem right. There should be a better way and it seems some of you have some other groups/selling sites you use so I am open to suggestions. 1960 Topps -448 520 531 544 549 550 553 1954 Bowman - 1 (Rizzuto) 58 (Reese) 62 (Slaughter) 74 (Gilliam) 90 (Campenella) 97 (McDougall) 105 109 145 (Martin) 161 (Berra) 174 177 (Ford) 196 (Lemon) ================= Date: 02 Jun 2014 02:50:10 -0700 To: Subject: Al Kaline free autograph From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 06:35:56 -0400 To: Rick , Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Football coke caps From: Don Rice Rick (and anyone else on that slippery slope of Coke Cap collecting)... As for a Football Coke Cap checklist, attached is a list I typed up several years ago and have updated in an ongoing basis. It has a few gaps, and I make no guarantees as to it's accuracy, but it's a good place to start! On 6/2/2014 1:57 AM, Rick rick.lyons22@yahoo.com [OBC-Ramblings] wrote: > Bought some coke caps today got all but 2 from the 66 all-star > NFL(C57-C65) and some bears/packers caps. The three packers I have are > the same numbers in the 65 and 66 sets. Is there a difference to tell > if I have 65s or 66s. Then I have 6 bears but there is no bears team > set In the old Beckett I have but seems to have all the other teams. > Is there a 65 and/or 66 bears team set? Anyone have the checklist? ================= Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 09:49:27 -0700 (PDT) To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Waiver wire cards From: Brandon Wax Sorry ive been slacking lately on the paybacks and RAK's. Trying to keep my 10 month old twins fed and in clean diapers is a full time job! Or maybe im just getting too lazy to check want-lists anymore....Here's a few cards up for grabs. Email me if you want 'em! Ralph Branca Exhibit card (1947-66?) Dom Dimaggio Exhibit card (1947-66?) 1958 topps AS #493 Bob Turley 1950 bowman Allie Clark #233 1950 bowman Mickey Haefner #183 (poor) 1970topps football: 15, 18, 68, 91, 169 1960 topps baseball: 352(paper loss), 357, 380, 392, 460 1951 bowman Al Zarilla #35 Brandon Wax ================= Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 16:25:18 +0000 (UTC) To: "Ramblings (OBC)" Subject: Any of you Comcast guys having trouble with ftp? From: Geordie Calvert I was trying to update one of my wantlists the other day and when I went to upload with my normal ftp program, I couldn't connect. I use both WS_FTP95 LE and Filezilla - neither is able to connect. I've had a couple of phone calls with Comcast, but they can't seem to figure anything out. Fellow Comcast people - are you using an ftp program, and if so, is it working for you? Computer geniuses: any advice? ================= Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 10:36:10 -0700 To: obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: WA State Sports Collectors Association show From: Mike Diamanti Greetings Cardboard Junkies: Attended my first vintage show in 4 years. What (the bleep) you ask, have I been doing?....Well, hanging on to my limited income is the easy answer. Being bored with my collection is another answer. Sticking with Ebay and Net54 is another answer. But the Family Toad, aka Brian Lindholme, finally roused me out of my apathy when he wrote OBC that he was heading to Dave Fallen's house and the semi-annual WSSCA vintage (note the word vintage) card show. How could I pass that up? Busy Saturday, I made plans for Sunday and e-mailed Brian, whose enthusiasm for meeting up with me was refreshing. Plus, I was curious: could I still feel that old fire for collecting that had lain dormant for these past 4 years? That answer: oh yeah, the sickness was merely in remission..... Check out the website, here: http://www.wsscaseattle.com/ There were about 25 dealers in one room, and I headed to Mark Macrae's table first, naturally. Mark quickly brought me up to speed on people I had known who no longer were in the business, and what Mark has been up to...which is always amazing that one guy can be so involved in so many aspects of not only collecting, but baseball history and its preservation. As they say in New Jersay, whadddaaguy..... At another dealer's table as I sat down to sift through his cards, he showed me his badge which had his name on it, and written in magic marker: "Mr. VG". I asked him about it, and he said he was set up once across from the infamous Mr. Mint, and he wrote "Mr. VG" on his badge to piss him off. Very funny, Mr. Mint said. I thought it was hilarious.... I scored some '57 T FB from a really nice FB dealer (49er fan, unfortunately...) and spent the rest of the afternoon trying to win the $100 every hour they gave away in a raffle drawing. Some of the things I took away from this show: "bargain" boxes tend to not have too many bargains, but hold lots of crap cards and commons that are in GOOD shape at best. ALL dealers have the same star cards at the same prices -- not affordable. There is plenty of inventory, but the number of buyers is shrinking. Dealers have people who search Ebay and other online sites to score "lots" or groups of cards to replenish their inventory to take to card shows. One dealer said that the National is the place to go if you want to find and get that elusive card you need, but that going to the National doesn't guarantee lower prices because of the large number of Post show Brian and I and Rick Lyons (thank yo for the 57 Topps FB Rick) headed to a Hawaiian BBQ joint for a late lunch. I steered away from the spam, but had plenty to eat and enjoyed the "fellowship" immensely. Guess I'm ready to go to a card show once a year, but only if OBCers are in attendance. Sound familiar? If I can just lure Grant down from Canada, we could have some International Fellowship of the Cards action, kind of like Lord of the Rings, right? Coffeedude in Coupeville, Mike Diamanti I believe shows are still good for OBCers (except Matt Glidden and his damn coke caps and minor leaguers from the 1970s....sorry Matt) in terms of building sets in low to mid-range grades. ================= To: notify-dg-OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 23:09:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: low grade N165 on Ebay From: Ed Pike FYI, if anyone is looking to get an 19th century baseball card that may go for an affordable price: N165 Goodwin & Co. Games & Sports Series Baseball Fielder PSA 2 eBay item number: 331220208117 I have started things about picking up a few more of the track &field from this It is unfortunately slabbed but on the plus side it is low grade. I don't know anything about the seller Ed Pike -----Original Message----- From: OBC-Ramblings To: OBC-Ramblings Sent: Tue, Jun 3, 2014 2:48 am Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Digest Number 4655[1 Attachment] OBC (Ramblings) Group 4 Messages Digest #4655 Re: Some oddball availables and closing in on two sets!by Al Kaline free autograph by mikesportsfan Re: Football coke caps by "Don Rice" dkricee Waiver wire cards by "Brandon Wax" bwax15 Re: Some oddball availables and closing in on two sets! Mon Jun 2, 2014 2:39 am (PDT) . Posted by: 1960 #520 will eventually get mailed which will take you to below 20 for the combined chase. Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: Doug DeJong ddejong17@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: OBC Ramblings Sent: Sun, Jun 1, 2014 8:15 pm Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Some oddball availables and closing in on two sets! I have some miscellaneous oddballs available for whoever wants to claim them 1960 Leaf 30 1962 Post 18 136 194 1964 Topps Giant 12 Kaline 1965 Topps Embossed 28 Santo 1970 Topps 455 B Robinson AS 1970 Scratch Off 12 Marichal (scratched off) 1973 Kelloggs 38 Perry 1977 Kelloggs 1 7 9 13 14 20 23 28 36 40 47 51 1978 Kelloggs 37 1979 Kelloggs 15 1975 Planet of the Apes (Puzzle Back) 25 29 36 Trio of McCoveys - 64 Topps 350, 1976 Topss 520, 1972 Kelloggs 7 Also, I am getting close to finishing up my 1960 Topps birthquest set and the 1954 Bowmans - less than 20 total combined. These will be the two oldest sets I have completed. I don't have access to either card shops or showsthese days so I am reliant on Ebay, but it gets tough with these last few 1960 commons --- I end up buying them one at a time in higher condition (beater high numbers aren't found singly it seems) and thus pay more for the card and pay shipping each time. I don't mind it for the stars but paying more for some high series guy I haven't heard off than I did for the beat upHOFer in the first series just doesn't seem right. There should be a better way and it seems some of you have some other groups/selling sites you use so I am open to suggestions. 1960 Topps -448 520 531 544 549 550 553 1954 Bowman - 1 (Rizzuto) 58 (Reese) 62 (Slaughter) 74 (Gilliam) 90 (Campenella) 97 (McDougall) 105 109 145 (Martin) 161 (Berra) 174 177 (Ford) 196 (Lemon) Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post . Messages (2) . Top ^ Al Kaline free autograph Mon Jun 2, 2014 2:50 am (PDT) . Posted by: A local car dealer (Al Serra Buick...) has an annual Al Kaline appearance where he gives a free autograph. I went last year for the first time and was able to get through the line 3 times. They also provide free hot dogs, pop and popcorn. It runs this Saturday from 11 - 1 in Macomb County, MI. I believe Mark Talbot is planning on joining my buddy Rocky and I. If anyone else wishes to go, please let me know. Mike Rich Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post . Messages (1) . Top ^ Re: Football coke caps Mon Jun 2, 2014 3:35 am (PDT) . Posted by: "Don Rice" dkricee Rick (and anyone else on that slippery slope of Coke Cap collecting)... As for a Football Coke Cap checklist, attached is a list I typed up several years ago and have updated in an ongoing basis. It has a few gaps, and I make no guarantees as to it's accuracy, but it's a good place to start! On 6/2/2014 1:57 AM, Rick rick.lyons22@yahoo.com [OBC-Ramblings] wrote: > Bought some coke caps today got all but 2 from the 66 all-star > NFL(C57-C65) and some bears/packers caps. The three packers I have are > the same numbers in the 65 and 66 sets. Is there a difference to tell > if I have 65s or 66s. Then I have 6 bears but there is no bears team > set In the old Beckett I have but seems to have all the other teams. > Is there a 65 and/or 66 bears team set? Anyone have the checklist? Attachment(s) from Don Rice 1 of 1 File(s) 1964-66 Coke Caps Football [master].docx Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post . Messages (3) . Top ^ Waiver wire cards Mon Jun 2, 2014 9:49 am (PDT) . Posted by: "Brandon Wax" bwax15 Sorry ive been slacking lately on the paybacks and RAK's. Trying to keep my 10 month old twins fed and in clean diapers is a full time job! Or maybe im just getting too lazy to check want-lists anymore....Here's a few cards up for grabs. Email me if you want 'em! Ralph Branca Exhibit card (1947-66?) Dom Dimaggio Exhibit card (1947-66?) 1958 topps AS #493 Bob Turley 1950 bowman Allie Clark #233 1950 bowman Mickey Haefner #183 (poor) 1970topps football: 15, 18, 68, 91, 169 1960 topps baseball: 352(paper loss), 357, 380, 392, 460 1951 bowman Al Zarilla #35 Brandon Wax Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post . Messages (1) . Top ^ 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 page or directly at www.oldbaseball.com/obcroc.html Visit Your Group New Members 1 = =E2=A2 Privacy =E2=A2 Unsubscribe =E2=A2 Terms of Use ================= To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 23:13:28 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Ebayn N165 From: Ed Pike FYI, if anyone is looking to get a low grade 19th century baseball card that may go for an affordable price: N165 Goodwin & Co. Games & Sports Series Baseball Fielder PSA 2 eBay item number: 331220208117 I have started thinking about picking up a few more of the track &field from the N165 set. It is unfortunately slabbed but on the plus side it is low grade. I don't know anything about the seller Ed Pike Ed Pike ================= Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2014 04:50:51 GMT To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Update: Diamond Stars - baseball novel... From: "Peter" Hello to all of you out there in OBC land! Peter Mead sent me a note requesting that I update the group on my book after I thanked Larry Tipton for a great Van Lingle Mungo National Chicle premium card. That was a few (maybe several) weeks ago... So now, at last, I amhere with my update =96 thankfully at a time when there is a lot more to report than there was a few weeks ago... Eight months seems like such a long time when you spend the days looking forward...not as long as we all used to wait for Christmas but this sure has felt longer! Now, at last, we begin to take the next step in the process that will culminate in the publication of Diamond Stars... Got some cover art from the publisher via the agent on 29 May =96 it has good points but also needs work to fit the era and the look of baseball in the first half of the last century...biggest thing we want to address is the baseball glove they used =96 it needs to be a five finger job like the one that Van Lingle Mungo used... Speaking of Mungo =96 I actually have two reasons why I am looking on ebay tonight to nab some kind of five fingered glove =96 to photograph it for the cover of the book and as a prop in the play that Jim and I just finished.The working title is simply MUNGO and it is a one man show that goes into some aspects of his life and times. We really like the way it has turned out =96 especially the accessibility of Van as a human being =96 something weworked to craft into it so that people who aren't baseball fans will stillfeel they can make a connection with the life of a colorful player like Mungo. We probably have made him nicer than he really was but there's nothingwrong with that =96 everyone should be a little nicer... A suggestion from a longtime friend and circumstances prompted me to talk to Jim about play writing (he has done several =96 this is, like the book, my first...). The writing has served a couple of purposes =96 first it was aneeded stimulus during the long wait for the book to become and also we decided that whatever kind of play we came up we could use to promote the book. I mean =96 Jim was already a playwright and I had been an actor for 30 plus years so =96 it was a natural! I began the process in February with a lot of research into specific stories and events of Mungo's life. In April, Jim and I started an eight week writers workshop, one that Jim had used in the past while writing other plays.This was a great way to get our project up and going. Turns out that we are actually managing to finish the first draft even as I write this note =96during the week after our last workshop/class. MUNGO will still need work.We have a reading scheduled in a few weeks, as part of the workshop, that we hope will show us what we need to do to trim it down or prop it up. At the moment the piece is at 40 pages so it will probably play about forty-five minutes to an hour. I am going to be performing Mungo and I am really looking forward to it =96I started this week to work on memorizing =96 we will see how good my memory muscle is after an 9 year break... My biggest challenge isn't the lines =96 it's looking like I might have been a baseball player at one time in mylife... In the mean time a good friend who has high end photo equipment will be helping to put some stuff together for the book cover. He is going to be taking some photos of my old baseball cards and other items to send to the publisher for use on the cover =96 especially featured will be my 1934 Diamond Stars Mungo card... If anyone reading this would like to read the story of how & why this book came as gift from OBC, I can send that to you. I also have a facebook page for the book (www.facebook.com/pages/Diamond-Stars) and a blog (http://marcpeter.blogspot.com/) for anyone who would like to look...I am sorry to say that have not done my best job at keeping them up since February 2014 =96 life kept getting in the way - but we will hope that summer brings new resolution and activity along with lovely weather! So =96 that's the update... Still full of anticipation and gratitude for opportunities and baseball and life! I can't wait to see how the play is received =96 and the book =96 and... Thanks again to all of you for continued inspiration and interest and that OBC attitude that made this all possible for me...there would be no Van Lingle Mungo =96 no Diamond Stars in my life without OBC... marcpeter / Peter Fast, Secure, NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband. Try it. http://www.netzero.net/?refcdNZINTISP0512T4GOUT2 ================= To: "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2014 14:01:07 -0400 Subject: fire damaged! From: Shawn Smart I saw this lot while searching lower grade stuff and couldnt help but thinkan OBC'er might want it... http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-SIGNED-BASEBALL-CARDS-1970-1982-FROM-MY-PRIVATE-COLLECTION-FIRE-DAMAGE-/231247847339?ptUS_Baseball&hashitem35d7721fab= ================= Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2014 07:18:28 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Ramblings Subject: Anyone need W512s? From: Patrick Prickett I picked up a large lot of W512 ... no baseball, but all other types. Does anyone collect these? If so, let me know and I'll see if I can't hit your lists. And if you need Mary Philbin - I think I onkly have 12! So that will have to be first come first served! ;-) ================= Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 19:56:43 -0500 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: test From: Yaz ================= Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:19:22 -0500 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: test two From: Yaz ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 00:13:42 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: It's that time of year again! From: ChicoD1@aol.com Yes, it's NATIONAL TIME! Getting a jump on the roster this weekend. Need those who are going to fill in the blanks... Let's make this the biggest roster ever! For those who have never experienced the National with OBC, it's something everyone should live through at least once. I'll let the others give the stories (ok, my story is starting the green tints thanks to Ken M. Or him flipping a card across the room at the swap and it landing on the brim of my cap!) Loads of fun and you will have 20 guys bird dogging cards from your list! I won't be getting Indians tickets in advance this year, well.. because it's the Those who are getting badges, count me in. There is only one autograph I want this year, and that is the mayor of Cleveland Joe Charboneau. If anyone has a free pass auto ticket (if you are getting the VIP package) it would be appreciated. Here is the format for you rookies... Name Cell Phone Hotel Fri Game Swap Session Days There Sal Domino 516-238-8070 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Kent Goto 618-910-9354 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Send me your info, I'll be posting updates over the next 7 weeks. Most important thing I can relay... if you are a first timer, RELAX! You are about to meet some extremely unique people. Trust me when I tell you, if you haven't met an OBCer, you will feel like you've known them all your life. I'm sure every one who shows up is known for SOMETHING... good or bad! Like Mike Rich-- expect to see his 57 year old briefcase buried with papers. But if you look deep enough you'll probably find a $500 card in there! Ken M- Expect to see some kind of hat you can see from Canada so you know where he is. Me? I'll be the guy with the earpiece talking to someone who needs a badge to get in! I am still trying to find a cheaper flight out there, but the room is booked. The HoJo had rates of 48/night. Some like better digs, I'd rather buy more cards. Always good to see if we can stay within just a few hotels. Some will have cars who will shuttle around. Don't forget to tip your drivers with cards or parking fee. I understand the game is still up for grabs. We can discuss that as we get closer. Not sure, but Mac may still have some OBC T-shirts available. Sat is usually OBC shirt day. If you have one ALWAYS wear your OBC hat. Many dealers know some of us personally, but you'd be surprised how many smiles you get when a dealer sees that hat. Usually means there will be 10 others surrounding his table shortly. If you see a hat, introduce yourself. OBC has never met a stranger. Make sure my number is in your phone and get a hold of me when you get in town. There is usually something going on... and usually involving food! As far as things to do... well, there is the rock and roll hall of fame. Some have driven to Canton to the football hall. Others have taken in the "night life"-- right Steve? lol. Let's get this party started... ================= To: patrick_prickett@yahoo.com, obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 05:07:27 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Anyone need W512s? From: mikesportsfan@aol.com I normally only collect sports card, but sets that have sports and non-sports (Gum Adventure, Topps Scoops, etc.) have been known to show up on my wantlists. I only need Cobb and Ruth for the BB, but have no others. Would love to get any of the other sports in the set, but would allow a Mary Philbin (and others) to end up in my binders. Mike Rich 26020 Radclift Pl Oak Park, MI 48237 -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Prickett patrick_prickett@yahoo.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: OBC Ramblings Sent: Fri, Jun 6, 2014 10:18 am Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Anyone need W512s? I picked up a large lot of W512 ... no baseball, but all other types. Does anyone collect these? If so, let me know and I'll see if I can't hit your lists. And if you need Mary Philbin - I think I onkly have 12! So that will have to be first come first served! ;-) ================= To: ChicoD1@aol.com, OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 05:17:41 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] It's that time of year again! From: mikesportsfan@aol.com OBC has never met a stranger. I am not sure I agree with Sal's line above since most of us are the strangest people you will ever meet. I will be in town W - SU, hotels for TH - SA TBD. Wednesday I should have a room I can share with folks. Game and swap are of course YES! I will have to work much of Thursday, but hope to get a few hours in that day. Mike Rich cell: (248) 709-2235 -----Original Message----- From: ChicoD1@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: OBC-National ; OBC-Ramblings Sent: Sat, Jun 7, 2014 12:13 am Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] It's that time of year again! Yes, it's NATIONAL TIME! Getting a jump on the roster this weekend. Need those who are going to fillin the blanks... Let's make this the biggest roster ever! For those who have never experienced the National with OBC, it's something everyone shouldlive through at least once. I'll let the others give the stories (ok, my story is starting the green tints thanks to Ken M. Or him flipping a card across the room at the swap and it landing on the brim of my cap!) Loads of fun and you will have 20 guys bird dogging cards from your list! I won't be getting Indians tickets in advance this year, well.. because it's the Indians! Those who are getting badges, count me in. There is only one autograph I want this year, and that is the mayor of Cleveland Joe Charboneau. If anyone has a free pass auto ticket (if you are getting the VIP package) it would be Here is the format for you rookies... Cell Phone Fri Game Swap Session Days There Howard Johnson Cle Airport Howard Johnson Cle Airport Send me your info, I'll be posting updates over the next 7 weeks. Most important thing I can relay... if you are a first timer, RELAX! You are about to meet some extremely unique people. Trust me when I tell you, if you haven't met an OBCer, you will feel like you've known them all your life. I'm sure every one who shows up is known for SOMETHING... good or bad! Like Mike Rich-- expect to see his 57 year old briefcase buried with papers. But if you look deep enough you'll probably find a $500 card in there! Ken M- Expect to see some kind of hat you can see from Canada so you know where he is. Me? I'll be the guy with the earpiece talking to someone who needs a badge to get in! I am still trying to find a cheaper flight out there, but the room is booked. The HoJo had rates of 48/night. Some like better digs, I'd rather buy more cards. Always good to see if we can stay within just a few hotels. Some will have cars who will shuttle around. Don't forget to tip your drivers with cards or parking fee. I understand the game is still up for grabs. We can discuss that as we get closer. Not sure, but Mac may still have some OBC T-shirts available. Sat is usually OBC shirt day. If you have one ALWAYS wear your OBC hat. Many dealers know some of us personally, but you'd be surprised how many smiles you get when a dealer sees that hat. Usually means there will be 10 others surrounding his table shortly. If you see a hat, introduce yourself. OBC has never met a stranger. Make sure my number is in your phone and get a hold of me when you get in town. There is usually something going on... and usually involving food! As far as things to do... well, there is the rock and roll hall of fame. Some have driven to Canton to the football hall. Others have taken in the "night life"-- right Steve? lol. Let's get this party started... ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 06:25:42 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: NJ Card Show From: Larry Tipton I am visiting my son in New Jersey and found out about a card show Sunday in the town of Great Meadows. Any OBC members attending would love to say hisend me an email or text at 904 318 9372 Guru Sent from my iPhone ================= To: , Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 07:48:38 -0400 Subject: RE: [OBC-NATIONAL] It's that time of year again! From: "Bob Donaldson" I will be there Thursday to Saturday. Definitely up for an Indians game Thur or Fri. Sorry, but no to the swap session. Staying at the Residence Inn Downtown Cleveland Cell is 781 534 2811 Bob Donaldson From: OBC-NATIONAL@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-NATIONAL@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2014 12:14 AM To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com; OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: [OBC-NATIONAL] It's that time of year again! Yes, it's NATIONAL TIME! Getting a jump on the roster this weekend. Need those who are going to fill in the blanks... Let's make this the biggest roster ever! For those who have never experienced the National with OBC, it's something everyone should live through at least once. I'll let the others give the stories (ok, my story is starting the green tints thanks to Ken M. Or him flipping a card across the room at the swap and it landing on the brim of my cap!) Loads of fun and you will have 20 guys bird dogging cards from your list! I won't be getting Indians tickets in advance this year, well.. because it's the Those who are getting badges, count me in. There is only one autograph I want this year, and that is the mayor of Cleveland Joe Charboneau. If anyone has a free pass auto ticket (if you are getting the VIP package) it would be Here is the format for you rookies... Cell Phone Fri Game Swap Session Days There Howard Johnson Cle Airport Howard Johnson Cle Airport Send me your info, I'll be posting updates over the next 7 weeks. Most important thing I can relay... if you are a first timer, RELAX! You are about to meet some extremely unique people. Trust me when I tell you, if you haven't met an OBCer, you will feel like you've known them all your life. I'm sure every one who shows up is known for SOMETHING... good or bad! Like Mike Rich-- expect to see his 57 year old briefcase buried with papers. But if you look deep enough you'll probably find a $500 card in there! Ken M- Expect to see some kind of hat you can see from Canada so you know where he is. Me? I'll be the guy with the earpiece talking to someone who needs a badge to get in! I am still trying to find a cheaper flight out there, but the room is booked. The HoJo had rates of 48/night. Some like better digs, I'd rather buy more cards. Always good to see if we can stay within just a few hotels. Some will have cars who will shuttle around. Don't forget to tip your drivers with cards or parking fee. I understand the game is still up for grabs. We can discuss that as we get closer. Not sure, but Mac may still have some OBC T-shirts available. Sat is usually OBC shirt day. If you have one ALWAYS wear your OBC hat. Many dealers know some of us personally, but you'd be surprised how many smiles you get when a dealer sees that hat. Usually means there will be 10 others surrounding his table shortly. If you see a hat, introduce yourself. OBC has never met a stranger. Make sure my number is in your phone and get a hold of me when you get in town. There is usually something going on... and usually involving food! As far as things to do... well, there is the rock and roll hall of fame. Some have driven to Canton to the football hall. Others have taken in the "night life"-- right Steve? lol. Let's get this party started... No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4592 / Virus Database: 3955/7608 - Release Date: 06/02/14 ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 09:24:28 -0400 (EDT) To: ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-NATIONAL] It's that time of year again! From: smartalecx@aol.com Content-Language: en Hi Sal: thanks for putting this together again! Gary Mandell Cell: 773-547-2112 Ball Game: Probably not Swap: Are you kidding? The highlight of the week! Of course! Hotel: Probably staying with family, although I may stay closer to the Days there: Most likely Thursday, Saturday, Sunday In a message dated 6/6/2014 11:13:46 P.M. Central Daylight Time, OBC-NATIONAL@yahoogroups.com writes: Yes, it's NATIONAL TIME! Getting a jump on the roster this weekend. Need those who are going to fill in the blanks... Let's make this the biggest roster ever! For those who have never experienced the National with OBC, it's something everyone should live through at least once. I'll let the others give the stories (ok, story is starting the green tints thanks to Ken M. Or him flipping a card across the room at the swap and it landing on the brim of my cap!) Loads of fun and you will have 20 guys bird dogging cards from your list! I won't be getting Indians tickets in advance this year, well.. because it's the Those who are getting badges, count me in. There is only one autograph I want this year, and that is the mayor of Cleveland Joe Charboneau. If anyone has a free pass auto ticket (if you are getting the VIP package) it would be appreciated. Here is the format for you rookies... Name Cell Phone Hotel Fri Game Swap Session Days There Sal Domino 516-238-8070 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Kent Goto 618-910-9354 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Send me your info, I'll be posting updates over the next 7 weeks. Most important thing I can relay... if you are a first timer, RELAX! You are about to meet some extremely unique people. Trust me when I tell you, if you haven't met an OBCer, you will feel like you've known them all your life. I'm re every one who shows up is known for SOMETHING... good or bad! Like Mike Rich-- expect to see his 57 year old briefcase buried with papers. But if you look deep enough you'll probably find a $500 card in there! Ken M- Expect to see some kind of hat you can see from Canada so you know where he Me? I'll be the guy with the earpiece talking to someone who needs a badge to get in! I am still trying to find a cheaper flight out there, but the room is booked. The HoJo had rates of 48/night. Some like better digs, I'd rather buy more cards. Always good to see if we can stay within just a few hotels. Some will have cars who will shuttle around. Don't forget to tip your drivers with cards or parking fee. I understand the game is still up for grabs. We can discuss that as we get closer. Not sure, but Mac may still have some OBC T-shirts available. Sat is usually OBC shirt day. If you have one ALWAYS wear your OBC hat. Many dealers know some of us personally, but you'd be surprised how many smiles you get when a dealer sees that hat. Usually means there will be 10 others surrounding his table shortly. If you see a hat, introduce yourself. OBC has never met a stranger. Make sure my number is in your phone and get a hold of me when you get in town. There is usually something going on... and usually involving food! As far as things to do... there is the rock and roll hall of fame. Some have driven to Canton to the football hall. Others have taken in the "night life"-- right Steve? lol. Let's get this party started... ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 09:56:05 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: 1955 Robert Gould From: Andy Hi, I think there are three 50s sets combining cards and statues like the 1955 Robert Gould. Is this correct, and if so, what are the other two sets? Sent from my iPad ================= To: typecard@aol.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 10:12:15 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] 1955 Robert Gould From: Joshua Levine Three sets were indeed sold...the first was put out as Big League Star Statues...they are bronzed plastic statues. There were 18 in the set and came on a nice card. The second set was issued by Dairy Queen and given away withpurchase without any kind of card or backing. There were 18 in this set aswell. The last set was the Robert Gould All Stars...they were white statues on green card backs. There were 28 statues and cards issued (and an albumalthough I have never seen one). Hope this helps. -----Original Message----- From: Andy typecard@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: OBC-Ramblings Sent: Sat, Jun 7, 2014 6:56 am Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] 1955 Robert Gould Hi, I think there are three 50s sets combining cards and statues like the 1955 Robert Gould. Is this correct, and if so, what are the other two sets? Sent from my iPad Posted by: Andy 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 page or directly at www.oldbaseball.com/obcroc.htmlYahoo Groups Links ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 12:05:47 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Ramblings , Subject: Yeah!!!! One to go!!!! From: Glenn Codere My weekend just took a turn for the better. I've just won a 1967 Topps #561Sandy Alomar - one of the last 2 cards I need to complete my '67 set. Evenbetter, I got it for just over $10. Just #600 Brooks Robinson to go (and 1963T #537 Pete Rose RC to complete my1960s Topps run) Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection WantList ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 18:46:17 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: National Roster V 1.0 Fill in the blanks From: ChicoD1@aol.com Here is the first version of the roster. I have included guys who are expected to be there at this point, but have not confirmed. Looks like a good Name Cell Phone Hotel Fri Game Swap Session Days There Sal Domino 516-238-8070 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su John Dahms Joe Denning Richard Dingman 413-695-1303 Comfort Inn Cle Airport No Yes Tu-Su Bob Donaldson 781-534-2811 Residence Inn Cleveland Yes No Th-Sa Kent Goto 618-910-9354 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Tom Housley 937-269-7655 Gary Mandell 773-547-2112 With Family No Yes Th, Sa-Su John McLaughlin Ken Morganti 339-440-2862 Motel 6 Cleveland Airport Yes Yes M-Su Nick Pelletier 651-247-9116 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts We-Su Ron Perry 989-513-9058 Mike Rich 248-709-2235 Yes We-Su Steve Rittenberg 256-585-4329 Comfort Inn Cle Airport Yes Wes Shepherd 937-367-4724 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts No Yes Th-Sa Mark Talbot 586-306-6033 Sam Taylor 330-322-3718 Home No Yes We, Fr-Su Jimi Thayer Larry Tipton ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 18:51:40 -0500 To: "ChicoD1@aol.com" Subject: Re: [OBC-NATIONAL] National Roster V 1.0 Fill in the blanks From: TJ Valacak Probably no surprise, but I will not be attending. However, I have a bag ofOBC pins that Glenn Codere had bought to hand out to group members. He first handed them out when he was at the Chicago National in 2011. I'm asking for a volunteer to continue the tradition. Let me know and I can mail these to you and please hand them out to anyone in OBC that needs one - mostly the rookies. Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Jun 7, 2014, at 5:46 PM, "ChicoD1@aol.com [OBC-NATIONAL]" > Here is the first version of the roster. I have included guys who are expected to be there at this point, but have not confirmed. Looks like a good start! > Sal > Name Cell Phone Hotel Fri Game Swap Session Days There > Sal Domino 516-238-8070 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su > John Dahms=09=09=09=09=09 > Joe Denning=09=09=09=09=09 > Richard Dingman 413-695-1303 Comfort Inn Cle Airport No Yes Tu-Su > Bob Donaldson 781-534-2811 Residence Inn Cleveland Yes No Th-Sa > Kent Goto 618-910-9354 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su > Tom Housley 937-269-7655=09=09=09=09 > Gary Mandell 773-547-2112 With Family No Yes Th, Sa-Su > John McLaughlin=09=09=09=09=09 > Ken Morganti 339-440-2862 Motel 6 Cleveland Airport Yes Yes M-Su > Nick Pelletier 651-247-9116 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts We-Su > Ron Perry 989-513-9058=09=09=09=09 > Mike Rich 248-709-2235 Yes We-Su > Steve Rittenberg 256-585-4329 Comfort Inn Cle Airport Yes=09 > Wes Shepherd 937-367-4724 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts No Yes Th-Sa > Mark Talbot 586-306-6033=09=09=09=09 > Sam Taylor 330-322-3718 Home No Yes We, Fr-Su > Jimi Thayer=09=09=09=09=09 > Larry Tipton 904-318-9372=09=09=09=09 ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 19:58:43 -0700 (PDT) To: "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: baseball book up for trade From: mark zentkovich National League, an Illustraded History hard back mays/rose/J Robinson on cover here is an ebay link that shows a picture of what it looks like The National League: An Illustrated History 1987 by Honig, Donald 0517566842 The National League: An Illustrated History 1987 by Honi... US $4.48 Good in Books, Fiction & Literature View on www.ebay.com Preview by Yahoo just looking for handful of random baseball or football vintage for the trade box for this one Please let me know if interested thanks, mark zentkovich ================= To: "obc" Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2014 05:22:44 -0500 Subject: Ebay- search help From: "ken goetsch" I was wondering..is there a way to search eBay,by zip code? or by sellers ...lets say within 20 miles?.............I lot of times as I search eBay........shipping costs are all over the board, and I was thinking if I could search only people that have "stuff"....close to me as I could save the shipping and sometimes pick up things cheaper Thanks in advance for any help, or suggestions that you might have. Ken Goetsch ================= Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2014 09:19:02 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Card Show From: Larry Tipton Change of plans I'll be at: RICH ALTMAN'S NEW JERSEY SHOW in Edison NJ Text me 904 318 9372 if you are there Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2014 10:52:05 -0400 (EDT) To: obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Any of you Comcast guys having trouble with ftp? From: LUURSCJG@aol.com Content-Language: en i am always having trouble with comcast including staying on iam hoping to go back to dish later today In a message dated 6/3/2014 11:27:15 A.M. Central Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: I was trying to update one of my wantlists the other day and when I went to upload with my normal ftp program, I couldn't connect. I use both WS_FTP95 LE and Filezilla - neither is able to connect. I've had a coupleof phone calls with Comcast, but they can't seem to figure anything out. Fellow Comcast people - are you using an ftp program, and if so, is it working for you? Computer geniuses: any advice? ================= Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 04:35:03 -0700 (PDT) To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: re: ebay search help From: Bob Saxton To search eBay listings for distance from your location, you can go to the Advanced Search feature. Scroll down and near the bottom there is a menuof distances that you can select from. They range from 10 miles, 25, 50, etc. up to 2000 from the Zip Code you type in. ================= Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 09:22:24 -0400 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Card Show Report From: Larry Tipton I am visiting my son Andrew who lives in New Jersey and yesterday attended a card show in Edison NJ. Large venue numerous autograph guests and 200 (advertised) tables I made an ATM stop to make sure I had some cash $400. I arrived Sunday AM half hour after the show opened. The parking lot was empty and no customers inside either. Rows of PSA graded cards cards not graded were priced at full book adjusted for condition sure but no bargains to be First purchase from a guy who claimed to be Probsteins (eBay guy) dad I guess he was cause he showed me a picture of his son. Bought six '62 Topps civil war news for $2 each and an assortment of other non sporties for about $1 each five '57 Iso Booth, 24 Bowman Power for Peace and fifteen needed Topps '57 Space cards. Next purchase dealer had some discounted stuff and bought two '64 coins Kaline AS $3 and Mays $5 nothing to write home a bought. In the .50c bin foundtwo '69 Dark Shadows and four hits Six Million Dollar Man also bought a Phil football card Fran Tarkenton (brown back) to add to package deal for $5. Wandered the aisles for an hour or so and ended up at Probsteins dad again and bought a dozen '58 Topps TV Westerns in NM for $30 but included the first (expensive) and last cards in the set. Also bought a '61 Topps Magic Ruboff Billy Martin for $2. Had a dealer price a needed '62 Topps football card and in my mind I'm thinking $5-$7 he quotes $20. Another dealer had a nice stack of off cond T206 and a sign said half off but I misread the sign half off Topps and Bowman only. He had some I needed but like I said before priced at book or maybe higher adjusted for condition. Last purchase a handful of 70s Fleer "BaseballFirsts" three for a dollar........ Of course it's always fun to dig through some cards but a little disappointing too. I don't think any of the dealers were having a good show most werebitching. And the autograph guests were talking on their cell phones nobody in line. I have better luck at our monthly show in Jacksonville:) Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 07:30:34 -0700 (PDT) To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Anyone want to join my fantasy football league? win a Drew Brees signed helmet From: Brandon Wax I cant remember who said they were interested earlier, so i'll just send out an invitation to everyone... Im hosting my 6th annual fantasy football prize league this fall. This year we're playing for a full sized Saints helmet signed by Drew Brees, (JSA certified). Entry fee is $30, Its a standard yahoo league, and i need 10-20 teams to make it work. If we get over 10 i'll add more memoribilia prizes. (Last year we had 20 teams, so made 4 divisions of 5 teams. 8 teams made playoffs. All 8 playoff teams won a signed mini helmet, along with the main prize, 2nd place prize and weekly high score prizes, so about 25-30 prizes total. If we have enough interest, i'll do it similar to that. If anyone wants to play, let me know and i'll email you an invitation and more details! [IMG]http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/LSUby50/fantasy%20football%20prizes/League%202%20FFB/photo5_zps7a1f37b7.jpg[/IMG] ================= Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 13:57:14 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com Subject: 65 embossed waiver From: smartalecx@aol.com # 61 aspromonte, i would call vg (no creases, soft corners). priority to those working on the set. please include your address Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB ================= To: Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 15:59:33 -0500 Subject: Rob Fitts has the cover story in this week's SCD From: "George Vrechek" Rob Fitts has a great story about baseball cards issued in Japan for the 1934 MLB tour featured on the cover of the June 27th Sports Collectors Digest. Add a few more Ruth's to your wantlist. Nice story, Rob, to go along with a great book. Rob speculates on why some players were or were not included in the three issues. Can we post it to the OBC Library page? George Vrechek ================= Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:03:23 -0400 To: George Vrechek Subject: Re: Rob Fitts has the cover story in this week's SCD From: Rob Fitts Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable thanks George I haven't seen it yet. Hopefully it will be in tomorrow's mail On Jun 9, 2014, at 4:59 PM, George Vrechek wrote: > Rob Fitts has a great story about baseball cards issued in Japan for the 1934 MLB tour featured on the cover of the June 27th Sports Collectors Digest. Add a few more Ruth=92s to your wantlist. > Nice story, Rob, to go along with a great book. Rob speculates on why some players were or were not included in the three issues. Can we post it to the OBC Library page? > George Vrechek ================= To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 18:49:15 -0400 Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Card Show Report From: richard dingman On Friday, I was working in the area and also went to the Edison show. Hadnever been to one before and was told by someone that they had plenty of vintage. Arrived half hour before opening Friday, 1st day of 3 day event, and convention center is huge, parking lot quite empty, I'm wondering if I am in the right place. Finally get in, after looking around a bit to find the correct door (few signs) and the large floor area is curtained off for the card show. Maybe 18-20 dealers set-up, at most, each with at least 6-10 tables, very large set-ups. I can never get over how much stuff (I refrain from using other words) dealers lug to shows and stack, several boxes deep, all over many tables. How do they transport all this stuff, how much time does it take to load/unload several tables many boxes deep with all this stuff, and do people really buy this? I guess so... The aisles were about 15' wide, boulevards really, and the impression overall was that if I yelled, I might get a nice echo, because the space felt soempty. There was vintage, maybe almost half dealers had some, the others had UV or posters, magazines or other paraphernalia, and there were a few graders, auction houses, autographed stuff, cheap food. I never saw the autograph section, maybe I was too early. But very few bargain boxes, and plenty of signs declaring 20% off, or 50% off. Of course this means discounted from full Beckett, so not the kind of landscape a collector like me is looking for. A few dealers had their binders out, dozens of binders, and I have always found that this is an easy place to find a specific card, but it is never a place to find a cheap card. Finally spent $4 for 3 variations of commons that I needed, 2 1959s and 1 1961. I don't think I will bother to go again, but not likely I will be in central Jersey at the right time anyway. Definitely not worth $7 entrance.Maybe it used to be better. To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 09:22:24 -0400 Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Card Show Report I am visiting my son Andrew who lives in New Jersey and yesterday attended a card show in Edison NJ. Large venue numerous autograph guests and 200 (advertised) tables I made an ATM stop to make sure I had some cash $400.I arrived Sunday AM half hour after the show opened. The parking lot was empty and no customers inside either. Rows of PSA graded cards cards not graded were priced at full book adjusted for condition sure but no bargains tobe found.First purchase from a guy who claimed to be Probsteins (eBay guy)dad I guess he was cause he showed me a picture of his son. Bought six '62Topps civil war news for $2 each and an assortment of other non sporties for about $1 each five '57 Iso Booth, 24 Bowman Power for Peace and fifteenneeded Topps '57 Space cards.Next purchase dealer had some discounted stuff and bought two '64 coins Kaline AS $3 and Mays $5 nothing to write home abought. In the .50c bin found two '69 Dark Shadows and four hits Six Million Dollar Man also bought a Phil football card Fran Tarkenton (brown back) to add to package deal for $5.Wandered the aisles for an hour or so and ended up at Probsteins dad again and bought a dozen '58 Topps TV Westerns in NM for $30 but included the first (expensive) and last cards in the set. Also bought a '61 Topps Magic Rub off Billy Martin for $2.Had a dealer price aneeded '62 Topps football card and in my mind I'm thinking $5-$7 he quotes$20. Another dealer had a nice stack of off cond T206 and a sign said halfoff but I misread the sign half off Topps and Bowman only. He had some I needed but like I said before priced at book or maybe higher adjusted for condition. Last purchase a handful of 70s Fleer "Baseball Firsts" three for adollar........Of course it's always fun to dig through some cards but a little disappointing too. I don't think any of the dealers were having a goodshow most were bitching. And the autograph guests were talking on their cell phones nobody in line.I have better luck at our monthly show in Jacksonville:)Guru Sent from my iPhone ================= To: "George Vrechek" , Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 19:30:46 -0400 Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Rob Fitts has the cover story in this week's SCD From: "Supreme Commander" Is this the trip Moe Berg went on? ----- Original Message ----- From: 'George Vrechek' vrechek@ameritech.net [OBC-Ramblings] To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Cc: robfitts@optimum.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 4:59 PM Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Rob Fitts has the cover story in this week's SCD Rob Fitts has a great story about baseball cards issued in Japan for the 1934 MLB tour featured on the cover of the June 27th Sports Collectors Digest. Add a few more Ruth's to your wantlist. Nice story, Rob, to go along with a great book. Rob speculates on why some players were or were not included in the three issues. Can we post it to the OBC Library page? George Vrechek ================= Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 19:46:56 -0400 To: Supreme Commander Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Rob Fitts has the cover story in this week's SCD From: Rob Fitts Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable Yes, this was the famed Moe Berg trip - but there is NO evidence that he was a spy at this time despite all the stories On Jun 9, 2014, at 7:30 PM, Supreme Commander wrote: > Is this the trip Moe Berg went on? > :) > Sean > ----- Original Message ----- > From: 'George Vrechek' vrechek@ameritech.net [OBC-Ramblings] > To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com > Cc: robfitts@optimum.net > Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 4:59 PM > Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Rob Fitts has the cover story in this week's SCD > Rob Fitts has a great story about baseball cards issued in Japan for the 1934 MLB tour featured on the cover of the June 27th Sports Collectors Digest. Add a few more Ruth=92s to your wantlist. > Nice story, Rob, to go along with a great book. Rob speculates on why some players were or were not included in the three issues. Can we post it to the OBC Library page? > George Vrechek ================= To: "Rob Fitts" Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 19:53:25 -0400 Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Rob Fitts has the cover story in this week's SCD From: "Supreme Commander" wht about his batting average? :) ----- Original Message ----- From: Rob Fitts To: Supreme Commander Cc: George Vrechek ; OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Rob Fitts has the cover story in this week'sSCD Yes, this was the famed Moe Berg trip - but there is NO evidence that he was a spy at this time despite all the stories On Jun 9, 2014, at 7:30 PM, Supreme Commander wrote: Is this the trip Moe Berg went on? ----- Original Message ----- From: 'George Vrechek' vrechek@ameritech.net [OBC-Ramblings] To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Cc: robfitts@optimum.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 4:59 PM Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Rob Fitts has the cover story in this week'sSCD Rob Fitts has a great story about baseball cards issued in Japan for the 1934 MLB tour featured on the cover of the June 27th Sports Collectors Digest. Add a few more Ruth=92s to your wantlist. Nice story, Rob, to go along with a great book. Rob speculates on whysome players were or were not included in the three issues. Can we post itto the OBC Library page? George Vrechek ================= To: "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 21:47:02 -0400 Subject: Anyone working on Indian Gum cards? From: richard dingman My wants are: Numbers in red need upgrade. (of 24): NEED #1-12, 14-24. (of 48 - red): NEED # 1, 2, 4, 7, 13, 18, 21, 24-5, 27-9, 32-8, 41, 43, 46-137, 140-54, 158-87, 193, 196-202, 206-7, 209. (of 48 - blue): NEED #28, 30-1, 34-5, 39, 41, 43-5. (of 96): NEED #1-2, 4-11, 13-7, 21-4, 39, 42, 47, 52, 55, 59-60, 68. (of 192): NEED #26-7, 32, 34, 37, 39, 42, 46-7, 48, 75, 90-1, 112, 114, 123, 129, 135, 139, 141. (of 216): NEED #76, 78-9, 84-5, 88, 143, 145, 149, 153, 155, 157. (of 264): NEED #92, 95, 102-3, 104, 105-9, 113, 117, 164, 166, 169, 176, 190, 205, 210. (of 288): NEED All. (of 312 =96 white): NEED #156, 158, 160, 162, 165, 167-8, 179, 183, 185, 187, 193, 196, 199, 200-2, 204, 206-9. (of 312 =96 scenes): NEED All. I havea few for trade, conditions approximate: 6 g-, 11 f, 20 g/vg, 26 f, 33 g/vg, 42 g+ (of 48); 29 p, 31 f, 32 f+, 34 p and vg, 36 f and g and g/vg, 37f, 45 vg-, 49 g+, 54 f/g, 62 p trimmed, 64 vg+, 65 vg, 72 f/g, (of 96); 30 f, 38 f, 74 g-, 99 f (of 192), 159 vg (of 216). Richard D ================= Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 02:35:42 +0000 (UTC) To: "" , "" Subject: Need a card for a friend-75topps mini chcklst From: familytoad@comcast.net Do any of You have an extra Mini checkist #126 to trade from 75topps MINI? It needs to be in nice condition, unchecked if you can help. Last card needed for a local collector buddy. Thanks in advance! I will hit your WL in exchange. OBC Forever, Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App on my iPAD ================= Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 00:47:52 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Cleveland help From: ChicoD1@aol.com I'm trying to set up my flight but need a hand getting to the airport on Sunday. I plan on going to the show, but depending on how I get to the airport may determine how I book. I would need to leave the show about 12-12:30 to get to the airport in one scenario. Anyone out here with wheels able to help me out? Of course, I'll need to store my suitcases in the car. ================= To: "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:57:15 -0400 Subject: water damaged From: Shawn Smart found some interesting lots of water damaged cards going for cheap for those of you who dont mind low grade fillers... http://www.ebay.com/sch/alandsue/m.html?_nkw&_armrs1&_ipg&_from Some include a 59T Brooks Robinson, 61T Bob Gibson, 61T Willie Mays, etc. =09=09=09=09=09 ================= Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 06:56:28 -0700 (PDT) To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: 52 topps Mantle question... From: Brandon Wax My apologies if this is a dumb question. I was browsing ebay, (looking at cards that i can't afford) and came across this 52 Mantle. Looks like its been trimmed. What does "no holder" mean by psa? i entered the psa # and nothing comes up on their verification site. Is it because they dont slab trimmed/tampered cards? Is the card authenticated as genuine by psa or not? Just curious. Thanks for any input. here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/390857239288?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT ================= Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:05:12 -0700 To: OBC-Ramblings Subject: Check out what I found on eBay! From: Rick Hi! I found this on eBay and thought you might like it! Check it out now! Amazing 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 Rookie Baseball Card WOW See Pics http://r.ebay.com/cXDoNX For the ones looking for that 52 topps mantle Sent from my iPad ================= To: Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:41:18 +0000 Subject: New Job From: Hello All, Wanted to share the big news....After 28 years of pure fun with Hyatt Hotels I have taken on a new assignment with another company. I will not be moving the family and just commute a touch longer into Washington Dc. New role is still General Manager, but at the Westin Washington, DC Center City. My current email is defaults to my work email with OBC and will be disconnected in two weeks and have asked to change to: Feel free to start to use now. Anthony Arbeeny General Manager HYATT REGENCY BETHESDA One Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA T: + 1 301.657.6441 F: +1 301.657.6440 E: Anthony.Arbeeny@hyatt.com [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: THINK BEFORE YOU PRINT: Please consider the environment before printing this Follow us on: [Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:DC4663D3-FD69-4D81-827C-EBE71D808096] [Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:E5D5D447-4F32-488F-B662-407D5AF03F60] [Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:6F173D14-3489-4866-990B-E3AC0F4BF1B9] [Description: cid:image015.jpg@01CE50CB.BD800530] [Description: cid:image016.jpg@01CE50CB.BD800530] ================= Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:52:44 -0400 To: OBC Ramblings Subject: Thanks to JD and someone in NC From: Jake Elwell JOHN DAHMS gave me the heads-up that a surprise would accompany some 69s hewas sending my way. That surprise turned out to be a 67 HANK AARON! The trio of 69s included the famous Batboy/Aurelio Rodriguez card -- a classic. Unbelievably awesome, JD -- thanks so much! I also received a mystery flat postmarked Weaverville, NC. So, if it was anOBCer who sent me the nifty 64 McCovey + 68 Bosman with a Dover reprint Cochrane in between, please speak up! ================= Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 20:54:13 -0400 To: "cardclctor@aol.com" , Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] 52 topps Mantle question... From: taylor_schock Well... it's obviously trimmed. Maybe it's a funky N1? Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S=AE4.
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Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] 52 topps Mantle question... From the PSA website: "What is a =E2=9CNo Grade?=E2=9D A: A =E2=9CNo Grade=E2=9D is a card that cannot be graded by PSA for a variety of reasons. PSA will not grade cards that bear evidence of trimming (N1), restoration (N2), recoloration (N3), questionable authenticity (N4), altered stock (N5) or cleaning (N7). In the event PSA rejects any card for any of these reasons, the card will be returned and the grading fees arestill charged as the determination to reject a card requires an expert review by PSA's authenticators and graders. PSA also will not grade cards thatdo not meet the minimum size requirement (N6), were miscut by the manufacturer (N8), or we do not grade due to being an obscure issue or not fitting in our holders (N9). Cards that receive N6, N8 or N9 results will not be charged the grading fee. " Looking at the auction, the Mantle got an N9, which I find puzzling as the 1952 Topps set isn't an obscure issue and I have seen some slabbed examplesin the past. Unless the grader has poor handwriting and wrote it as an N4 or an N1 ...or someone else doctored the grade. For that matter the card pictured doesn't necessarily have to be the one that was submitted for grading, as they just send it back to you in an unsealed semi-rigid. (The card inthe scan does look authentic, which only further confuses me as to why it didn't get one of the other 'non-grades'). My two bits, Ken M Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device ------ Original message------ From: Brandon Wax bwax15@yahoo.com [OBC-... Date: Tue, 6/10/2014 9:56 AM To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com; Subject:[OBC-Ramblings] 52 topps Mantle question... My apologies if this is a dumb question. I was browsing ebay, (looking at cards that i can't afford) and came across this 52 Mantle. Looks like its been trimmed. What does "no holder" mean by psa? i entered the psa # and nothing comes up on their verification site. Is it because they dont slab trimmed/tampered cards? Is the card authenticated as genuine by psa or not? Just curious. Thanks for any input. here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/390857239288?_trksidp2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageNameSTRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Posted by: Brandon Wax 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 page or directly at www.oldbaseball.com/obcroc.htmlYahoo Groups Links ================= To: "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 22:48:09 -0400 Subject: Set Completion! From: Mac Wubben Finished off a pre-war set today...don't get to say that very often. Arriving in the mail...E93 Standard Caramel Honus Wagner to complete it. A touch over 4 years from start to finish. Feels good finishing it off! ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:27:47 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Roster v 14.2 Fill in the Blanks From: ChicoD1@aol.com OK flight is booked and found one a couple hours later so I can take in more of the show Sunday. Here is the latest roster. (decided to change the heading as this is 2014!)... Still missing some confirmations from the tentative list. Name Cell Phone Hotel Fri Game Swap Session Days There Sal Domino 516-238-8070 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Anthony Arbeeny 347-680-5243 Family No Yes Fr-Su John Dahms Joe Denning Richard Dingman 413-695-1303 Comfort Inn Cle Airport No Yes Tu-Su Bob Donaldson 781-534-2811 Residence Inn Cleveland Yes No Th-Sa Spike Glidden 508-472-9915 Yes Th-Su Kent Goto 618-910-9354 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Tom Housley 937-269-7655 Gary Mandell 773-547-2112 With Family No Yes Th, Sa-Su John McLaughlin Ken Morganti 339-440-2862 Motel 6 Cleveland Airport Yes Yes M-Su Nick Pelletier 651-247-9116 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts We-Su Ron Perry 989-513-9058 Mike Rich 248-709-2235 Yes We-Su Steve Rittenberg 256-585-4329 Comfort Inn Cle Airport Yes M-M Wes Shepherd 937-367-4724 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts No Yes Th-Sa Mark Talbot 586-306-6033 Sam Taylor 330-322-3718 Home No Yes We, Fr-Su Jimi Thayer Larry Tipton 904-318-9372 Mac Wubben 240-423-4605 ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:54:01 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Throwing out an idea... From: ChicoD1@aol.com Was thinking about our normal week of activities and thought about an idea or two. Let me know what you guys think... I know we have talked about going to Sam's for the swap Saturday. I also know that Sat night can be kind of hectic for some, as they are leaving Sunday... have to pack, get the cards in order, get up early, etc. I also know that Thursday is the day we usually all go out to dinner (well many of us). And we know Cleveland isn't the hotbed of nightlife (unless you count the strip clubs where the girls have NO idea what breast augmentation is...). Two thoughts on this... And Sam, by no means, if this doesn't work, let me I was thinking that we could do the dinner as the BBQ. That would be Thursday night. We all wouldn't get there until at least 8-8:30, as there is some travel time involved. We can all get together, eat til Ken refuses to cook and not have to worry about getting back to the hotel early to pack, etc. I'm thinking we might get a better turnout for this. And it would be a more relaxed atmosphere, we don't REALLY have to worry about waking up early for the show Friday if you don't want to. Non drivers can imbibe more beers! We can always find a close place for the swap Saturday, as we always do. Radical idea*** I know this wont fly this year. BUT, last year we had some buzz about changing the swap or trying something new. We can make that the swap (again, just an idea based on things we talked about last year). I remember when we went to Dave's in Indiana. Mike Hair wasn't drunk, but walked through his screen sliding door. We had the world famous ribs and it was a nice get together where we all talked about what cards we got, which ones we are hunting for. Can also help in the bird dog dept for the next 2 days. Just a couple things to chew on... Reply to all on this one, we are all PS- was anyone there besides me and Ken that remembers the Kolenda Kard ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 03:41:08 -0400 To: ChicoD1@aol.com, OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, Subject: Re: [OBC-NATIONAL] Throwing out an idea... From: "wwesmyster2@aol.com" ================= To: "ChicoD1@aol.com" , "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 08:39:11 -0400 Subject: RE: [OBC-NATIONAL] Roster v 14.2 Fill in the Blanks From: Taylor Schock Name: Taylor Schock Cell Phone: 919-423-5190 Hotel: Cleveland Airport Marriott Friday Game: Maybe Saturday Swap: Yes Days There: Wed-Sun (definite), Tue-Mon (possible) To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com; OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: OBC-NATIONAL@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:27:47 -0400 Subject: [OBC-NATIONAL] Roster v 14.2 Fill in the Blanks OK flight is booked and found one a couple hours later so I can take in more of the show Sunday. Here is the latest roster. (decided to change the heading as this is 2014!)... Still missing some confirmations from the tentative Cell Phone Fri Game Swap Session Days There Howard Johnson Cle Airport Comfort Inn Cle Airport Residence Inn Cleveland Howard Johnson Cle Airport With Family Th, Sa-Su Motel 6 Cleveland Airport Days Inn Middlebrook Hts Comfort Inn Cle Airport Days Inn Middlebrook Hts We, Fr-Su ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:27:43 -0400 To: ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-NATIONAL] Throwing out an idea... From: Bob Donaldson I am all for doing something Thursday night. My only issue will be getting back to downtown Cleveland (I am without a car). On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 1:54 AM, ChicoD1@aol.com [OBC-NATIONAL] < OBC-NATIONAL@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > Was thinking about our normal week of activities and thought about an > idea or two. Let me know what you guys think... > I know we have talked about going to Sam's for the swap Saturday. I also > know that Sat night can be kind of hectic for some, as they are leaving > Sunday... have to pack, get the cards in order, get up early, etc. > I also know that Thursday is the day we usually all go out to dinner (well > many of us). And we know Cleveland isn't the hotbed of nightlife (unless > you count the strip clubs where the girls have NO idea what breast > augmentation is...). > Two thoughts on this... And Sam, by no means, if this doesn't work, let me > know. > I was thinking that we could do the dinner as the BBQ. That would be > Thursday night. We all wouldn't get there until at least 8-8:30, as there > is some travel time involved. We can all get together, eat til Ken refuses > to cook and not have to worry about getting back to the hotel early to > pack, etc. I'm thinking we might get a better turnout for this. And it > would be a more relaxed atmosphere, we don't REALLY have to worry about > waking up early for the show Friday if you don't want to. Non drivers can > imbibe more beers! > We can always find a close place for the swap Saturday, as we always do. > Radical idea*** I know this wont fly this year. BUT, last year we had some > buzz about changing the swap or trying something new. We can make that the > swap (again, just an idea based on things we talked about last year). I > remember when we went to Dave's in Indiana. Mike Hair wasn't drunk, but > walked through his screen sliding door. We had the world famous ribs and it > was a nice get together where we all talked about what cards we got, which > ones we are hunting for. Can also help in the bird dog dept for the next 2 > days. > Just a couple things to chew on... Reply to all on this one, we are all > involved... > Sal > PS- was anyone there besides me and Ken that remembers the Kolenda Kard > Store? ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:11:54 -0400 To: Bob Donaldson , ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-NATIONAL] Throwing out an idea... From: "wwesmyster2@aol.com" ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 07:44:53 -0700 (PDT) To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: 52 Mantle on ebay...The plot thickens... From: Brandon Wax I called PSA and asked about the no holder 52t mantle card from yesterday. The customer service guy said they'd been recieving a ton of calls about the card. He was waiting to hear back from the grading department and is supposed to call me back when he figures out what the deal is. I think it looks like n4 (likely not genuine) or n9(doesnt fit holder). Possibly a mix-up on psa's part. Or maybe they think the card isnt legit. Just wanted to post that in case anyone was considering bidding on it. If i hear anything noteworthy i'll post it. ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:51:18 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: available From: Larry Tipton 1956 Topps "Flags Of The World" non sports Starter Set. 80 cards in this set, and I have just TWO cards available. BUT=85..they are number 1 and number 80. So I provide the first and last cards in the set, you have to complete whats in between! 1950 Bowman Baseball in bad shape: #s 72 89 155 ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 07:56:37 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Ramblings Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] available From: Glenn Codere Soooo, what you're providing is a trading card sandwich without the filling? On Wed, 6/11/14, Larry Tipton larrytipton@windstream.net [OBC-Ramblings] Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] available To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 3:51 PM 1956 Topps "Flags Of The World" non sports Starter Set. 80 cards in this set, and I have just TWO cards available. BUT=E2=A6..they are number 1 and number 80. So I provide the first and last cards in the set, you have to complete whats in between! 1950 Bowman Baseball in bad shape: #s 72 89 155 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 page or directly at www.oldbaseball.com/obcroc.htmlYahoo Groups Links ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:57:18 -0400 (EDT) To: ChicoD1@aol.com, OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Throwing out an idea... From: smartalecx@aol.com Content-Language: en Dave's Basement was awesome. Glass display cases with binders of all years. About 1,000 baseballs on the wall. And thanks for reminding me itwas Mike that walked through the screen door! Great swap in Dave's garage and before dinner was "served". My first National, and one I will always remember! And an amazing traffic jam at 1 AM trying to get back into the city. Only in Chicago! In a message dated 6/11/2014 12:54:03 A.M. Central Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: Was thinking about our normal week of activities and thought about an idea or two. Let me know what you guys think... I know we have talked about going to Sam's for the swap Saturday. I also know that Sat night can be kind of hectic for some, as they are leaving Sunday... have to pack, get the cards in order, get up early, etc. I also know that Thursday is the day we usually all go out to dinner (well many of us). And we know Cleveland isn't the hotbed of nightlife (unless you count the strip clubs where the girls have NO idea what breast augmentation is...). Two thoughts on this... And Sam, by no means, if this doesn't work, let me I was thinking that we could do the dinner as the BBQ. That would be Thursday night. We all wouldn't get there until at least 8-8:30, as there is some travel time involved. We can all get together, eat til Ken refuses to cook and not have to worry about getting back to the hotel early to pack, etc. I'm thinking we might get a better turnout for this. And it would be a more relaxed atmosphere, we don't REALLY have to worry about waking up early for the show Friday if you don't want to. Non drivers can imbibe more beers! We can always find a close place for the swap Saturday, as we always do. Radical idea*** I know this wont fly this year. BUT, last year we had some buzz about changing the swap or trying something new. We can make that the swap (again, just an idea based on things we talked about last year). I remember when we went to Dave's in Indiana. Mike Hair wasn't drunk, but walked through his screen sliding door. We had the world famous ribs and it was a nice get together where we all talked about what cards we got, which ones we are hunting for. Can also help in the bird dog dept for the next 2 days. Just a couple things to chew on... Reply to all on this one, we are all PS- was anyone there besides me and Ken that remembers the Kolenda Kard ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:02:45 -0400 (EDT) To: smartalecx@aol.com, ChicoD1@aol.com, OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Throwing out an idea... From: smartalecx@aol.com Content-Language: en My only concern about Thursday at Sam's is if it will take the place of the swap, and render Saturday's swap kind of anti-climactical (if that isnt a word, you know what I mean) (I could have used impotent, but there are too many old guys like me in the group)! In a message dated 6/11/2014 9:57:21 A.M. Central Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: Dave's Basement was awesome. Glass display cases with binders of all years. About 1,000 baseballs on the wall. And thanks for reminding me itwas Mike that walked through the screen door! Great swap in Dave's garage and before dinner was "served". My first National, and one I will always remember! And an amazing traffic jam at 1 AM trying to get back into the city. Only in Chicago! In a message dated 6/11/2014 12:54:03 A.M. Central Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: Was thinking about our normal week of activities and thought about an idea or two. Let me know what you guys think... I know we have talked about going to Sam's for the swap Saturday. I also know that Sat night can be kind of hectic for some, as they are leaving Sunday... have to pack, get the cards in order, get up early, etc. I also know that Thursday is the day we usually all go out to dinner (well many of us). And we know Cleveland isn't the hotbed of nightlife (unless you count the strip clubs where the girls have NO idea what breast augmentation is...). Two thoughts on this... And Sam, by no means, if this doesn't work, let me I was thinking that we could do the dinner as the BBQ. That would be Thursday night. We all wouldn't get there until at least 8-8:30, as there is some travel time involved. We can all get together, eat til Ken refuses to cook and not have to worry about getting back to the hotel early to pack, etc. I'm thinking we might get a better turnout for this. And it would be a more relaxed atmosphere, we don't REALLY have to worry about waking up early for the show Friday if you don't want to. Non drivers can imbibe more beers! We can always find a close place for the swap Saturday, as we always do. Radical idea*** I know this wont fly this year. BUT, last year we had some buzz about changing the swap or trying something new. We can make that the swap (again, just an idea based on things we talked about last year). I remember when we went to Dave's in Indiana. Mike Hair wasn't drunk, but walked through his screen sliding door. We had the world famous ribs and itwas a nice get together where we all talked about what cards we got, which ones we are hunting for. Can also help in the bird dog dept for the next 2 days. Just a couple things to chew on... Reply to all on this one, we are all PS- was anyone there besides me and Ken that remembers the Kolenda Kard ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 18:53:29 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Hot wheels coins From: "wwesmyster2@aol.com" ================= To: obcmac@hotmail.com, obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 21:56:21 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Set Completion! From: mikesportsfan@aol.com WOW! And I have been satisfied with my common type card from the issue. -----Original Message----- From: Mac Wubben obcmac@hotmail.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: obc-ramblings Sent: Tue, Jun 10, 2014 10:48 pm Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Set Completion! Finished off a pre-war set today...don't get to say that very often. Arriving in the mail...E93 Standard Caramel Honus Wagner to complete it. A touch over 4 years from start to finish. Feels good finishing it off! ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:35:33 -0400 (EDT) To: wwesmyster2@aol.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Hot wheels coins [2 Attachments] From: ChicoD1@aol.com Content-Language: en They came with the car back in the day in the blister pack. I know there are a few cars at my folks that my nephew used to play with that I handed down. I wonder if the pins are in the car box too... In a message dated 6/11/2014 6:53:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: [_Attachment(s)_ (mip://151af308/default.html#TopText) from wwesmyster2@aol.com included below] I found a 1969 Mattel hot wheels coin at my moms the other day. I have never seen one before, looks really cool. . . Anybody know anything about Sent from my LG phone ================= Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 04:40:40 +0000 (UTC) To: "mikesportsfan@aol.com" , Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Set Completion! From: familytoad@comcast.net Nice accomplishment Mac!
There is nothing quite like finishing a set...and finishing a prewar caramel set is even better!!
OBC Forever,

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================= Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:53:17 -0500 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Set Completion! From: john harrell Congrats Mac!! ================= Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:38:47 -0400 (EDT) To: mikesportsfan@aol.com, obcmac@hotmail.com, obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Set Completion! From: ChicoD1@aol.com Content-Language: en How cool is that? 4 years? Hell it's taking me about 9 to get where I am with the 52Bs...Well done Mac! In a message dated 6/12/2014 9:39:44 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: WOW! And I have been satisfied with my common type card from the issue. -----Original Message----- From: Mac Wubben obcmac@hotmail.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: obc-ramblings Sent: Tue, Jun 10, 2014 10:48 pm Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Set Completion! Finished off a pre-war set today...don't get to say that very often. Arriving in the mail...E93 Standard Caramel Honus Wagner to complete it. A touch over 4 years from start to finish. Feels good finishing it off! ================= Date: 13 Jun 2014 02:43:04 -0700 To: Subject: Q's about Card Exchange Shop From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 07:05:13 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Q's about Card Exchange Shop From: LUURSCJG@aol.com Content-Language: en yes it called my basement although i'll save you the postage as like the card owner i dont know who is or what position he plays beside as my Mariner bobblehead i have some guy with one name Ichiro must think he a soccer In a message dated 6/13/2014 4:43:10 A.M. Central Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: Hey, has anyone gone to The Card Exchange on Aurora in Seattle (probably technically not Seatte, some other incorporated township, but it's all "Seattle" to us East-siders)? I went there today, en route to meeting up with long lost friend and taking in the M's/Yanks game. It was...a different I can't say it was an entirely negative experience, but it certainly wasn't all positive, either. So now I'm curious to see if anyone else has visited, bought, sold, or swapped there. The owner's name is Ryter. I tried explain who OBC is and what we do, and for some reason this seemed to elicit distrust. Like by asking about off-grade cards I was trying to take advantage or something? Sure, it could just be my face that elicits distrust. But it wasn't paranoia: the owner's wife handed me a binder of 1954-1957, right next to the cash register, with customers trying to pay, so I lifted it off the counter to get out of the way and she all but grabbed my hand and said, "No, keep it here." This was after I explained about OBC. Just short of suggesting that I was going to pocket their cards. I was a touch taken aback. The prices weren't too bad, but not much of a bargain, either, and the really strange part to me was that I seemed to know more about the cards than the owner. I'm sure some of you are used to that, but I'm not as much of an expert as many of you. He just really didn't know. I've read some of your heart-warming stories about shops that get excited to sell their low-grade cards or even set them aside for you, so I hoped to experience something like that. Oh, well. In related news, anyone need a 54 Bowman #96 or #209? I bought the 54Bs he had (all three of them), but he didn't have either of the 2 I need. In semi-related news, I am now the proud owner of a Macklemore Seattle Mariners Bobblehead. In case you don't know who Macklemore is, he's not a player. Ask your teenage daughter (or someone else's). If mine doesn't want this, it's also up for grabs on the Bobblehead Waiver Wire (BWW). Wait--do we have a different Yahoo group for bobbleheads? Also, for those who care, the Yankees defeated the Mariners, completing a sweep, and Derek Jeter went 3-4 with two RBI's and two runs scored on what I believe was his final appearance in Seattle. Both Ichiro and Ellsbury had what appeared to be home run-saving catches. It was a fun game. And boy, do the Yankees miss Mariano. Blessings, Guys, ================= To: mikerw7@gmail.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:12:43 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Q's about Card Exchange Shop From: Joshua Levine I am actually in Seattle this week and stopped in that store on Wednesday (before the Mariners game too!)...a woman helped me but knew next to nothingabout cards. When I asked about pre-war, oddball, test issues, fillers, she had no clue. Her husband finally stuck his head out from behind the wall and computer and held up a diamond star ott and said $45...the corner was clipped and the card was certainly poor. He then states that it books for 300 and that it is his rookie card. I declined and asked about OPC...he said he had some '91 and '92...from behind the wall...never came out to talk to me and was rather curt. As I left, I said the '34 Ott is not his rookie card but he had a '33 Goudey. He said "whatever" and we left. Not a good experience. Much nicer time at Pike's Market...prices were a bithigh but the guy knew his stuff and was willing to talk and negotiate. Just did not have anything I needed. I am trying one more store tomorrow (DJs) on the way to my wife's cousin's house. We leave for home tomorrow morning early. -----Original Message----- From: mikerw7@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: OBC-Ramblings Sent: Fri, Jun 13, 2014 2:43 am Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Q's about Card Exchange Shop Hey, has anyone gone to The Card Exchange on Aurora in Seattle (probably technically not Seatte, some other incorporated township, but it's all "Seattle" to us East-siders)? I went there today, en route to meeting up with a long lost friend and taking in the M's/Yanks game. It was...a different experience. I can't say it was an entirely negative experience, but it certainly wasn'tall positive, either. So now I'm curious to see if anyone else has visited, bought, sold, or swapped there. The owner's name is Ryter. I tried to explain who OBC is and what we do, and for some reason this seemed to elicitdistrust. Like by asking about off-grade cards I was trying to take advantage or something? Sure, it could just be my face that elicits distrust. But it wasn't paranoia: the owner's wife handed me a binder of 1954-1957, right next to the cash register, with customers trying to pay, so I lift ed it off the counter to get out of the way and she all but grabbed my hand and said, "No, keep it here." This was after I explained about OBC. Just short of suggesting that I was going to pocket their cards. I was a touch taken The prices weren't too bad, but not much of a bargain, either, and the really strange part to me was that I seemed to know more about the cards than the owner. I'm sure some of you are used to that, but I'm not as much of anexpert as many of you. He just really didn't know. I've read some of your heart-warming stories about shops that get excited to sell their low-grade cards or even set them aside for you, so I hoped to experience something like that. Oh, well. In related news, anyone need a 54 Bowman #96 or #209? I bought the 54Bs hehad (all three of them), but he didn't have either o f the 2 I need. In semi-related news, I am now the proud owner of a Macklemore Seattle Mariners Bobblehead. In case you don't know who Macklemore is, he's not a player. Ask your teenage daughter (or someone else's). If mine doesn't want this, it's also up for grabs on the Bobblehead Waiver Wire (BWW). Wait--do we have a different Yahoo group for bobbleheads? Also, for those who care, the Yankees defeated the Mariners, completing a sweep, and Derek Jeter went 3-4 with two RBI's and two runs scored on what Ibelieve was his final appearance in Seattle. Both Ichiro and Ellsbury hadwhat appeared to be home run-saving catches. It was a fun game. And boy,do the Yankees miss Mariano. Blessings, Guys, ================= Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 17:45:05 -0400 (EDT) To: obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Fwd: Swap location From: cardclctor@aol.com For some reason this hasn't shown up on the national server in four hours. I'd be better off copying it and putting stamps on it to everyone. Here's the info if you're thinking about heading to Cleveland, but won't be able to attend the show. Swap date is Sat. Aug. 2nd. Ken M From: CardClctor@aol.com To: obc-national@yahoo.com Sent: 6/13/2014 1:34:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Swap location I've booked the conference room at the Howard Johnson's Cleveland Airport (where Sal and Kent are staying). The friendly staff member informed me that the room seats 30 people and we can bring in our own food - $50 for the night (I reserved it from 6-midnight, but I'm sure we can tweak the time slot.) Address is 16644 Snow Road, Brook Park, OH 44142. Based on the limited responses so far, here's our schedule for the week (subject to change on a Wed: (my idea I'm throwing out there) Lunch at 2'ish, where we meet up, go over the secret OBC handshake and plan our strategy for the next few days. Show runs 4-8 Thurs. Show runs. 10-6. Mariners visit the Indians 7:05 PM start time. Fri: Show runs 10-6. BBQ starts at 7:05 or as soon as I burn the first hot Sat: Show runs 10-6. Swap starts ASAP afterwards and runs until midnight or 1AM. Pizza, wings and soda highlight the menu. Sun: Show runs 10-5 Grab those last minute deals! Feel free to add stuff to fill out the schedule. Please allow time for coordinating rides, getting lost, etc. Ken M ================= Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 18:19:35 -0400 (EDT) To: cardclctor@aol.com, obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Fwd: Swap location From: smartalecx@aol.com Content-Language: en thanks for all of your help and efforts on this. i believe we have had more than 30 folks at each swap the last few years. with space needed for boxes of cards (i think rittenberg needs about 1000 square feet himself), i am afraid that this room may not be big enough. anyone else have any thoughts on this? In a message dated 6/13/2014 4:45:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: For some reason this hasn't shown up on the national server in four hours. I'd be better off copying it and putting stamps on it to everyone. Here's the info if you're thinking about heading to Cleveland, but won't be able to attend the show. Swap date is Sat. Aug. 2nd. Ken M From: CardClctor@aol.com To: obc-national@yahoo.com Sent: 6/13/2014 1:34:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Swap location I've booked the conference room at the Howard Johnson's Cleveland Airport (where Sal and Kent are staying). The friendly staff member informed me that the room seats 30 people and we can bring in our own food - $50 for the night (I reserved it from 6-midnight, but I'm sure we can tweak the time slot.) Address is 16644 Snow Road, Brook Park, OH 44142. Based on the limited responses so far, here's our schedule for the week (subject to change on a Wed: (my idea I'm throwing out there) Lunch at 2'ish, where we meet up, go over the secret OBC handshake and plan our strategy for the next few days. Show runs 4-8 Thurs. Show runs. 10-6. Mariners visit the Indians 7:05 PM start time. Fri: Show runs 10-6. BBQ starts at 7:05 or as soon as I burn the first hot Sat: Show runs 10-6. Swap starts ASAP afterwards and runs until midnight or 1AM. Pizza, wings and soda highlight the menu. Sun: Show runs 10-5 Grab those last minute deals! Feel free to add stuff to fill out the schedule. Please allow time for coordinating rides, getting lost, etc. Ken M ================= Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:56:11 -0400 To: smartalecx Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Fwd: Swap location From: "Samuel E. Taylor" Sounds great to me, and thanks for the itinerary. I will be at the show on Friday, and can bring 6 people from the show to my house comfortably. Obviously I will leave in the first wave, but any others that want to drive along with me, fine. Also have a number of beds/sleeping space, anyone interested just let me know. Looking forward to Ken's cooking already... On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 6:19 PM, smartalecx@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] < OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > ken > thanks for all of your help and efforts on this. > i believe we have had more than 30 folks at each swap the last few years. > with space needed for boxes of cards (i think rittenberg needs about 1000 > square feet himself), i am afraid that this room may not be big enough. > anyone else have any thoughts on this? > gm > In a message dated 6/13/2014 4:45:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: > For some reason this hasn't shown up on the national server in four hours. > I'd be better off copying it and putting stamps on it to everyone. Here's > the info if you're thinking about heading to Cleveland, but won't be able > to attend the show. Swap date is Sat. Aug. 2nd. > Ken M > ------------------------------ > From: CardClctor@aol.com > To: obc-national@yahoo.com > Sent: 6/13/2014 1:34:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time > Subj: Swap location > I've booked the conference room at the Howard Johnson's Cleveland > Airport (where Sal and Kent are staying). The friendly staff member > informed me that the room seats 30 people and we can bring in our own food > - $50 for the night (I reserved it from 6-midnight, but I'm sure we can > tweak the time slot.) Address is 16644 Snow Road, Brook Park, OH 44142. > Based on the limited responses so far, here's our schedule for the week > (subject to change on a whim): > Wed: (my idea I'm throwing out there) Lunch at 2'ish, where we meet up, go > over the secret OBC handshake and plan our strategy for the next few days. > Show runs 4-8 > Thurs. Show runs. 10-6. Mariners visit the Indians 7:05 PM start time. > Fri: Show runs 10-6. BBQ starts at 7:05 or as soon as I burn the first hot > dog. > Sat: Show runs 10-6. Swap starts ASAP afterwards and runs until midnight > or 1AM. Pizza, wings and soda highlight the menu. > Sun: Show runs 10-5 Grab those last minute deals! > Feel free to add stuff to fill out the schedule. Please allow time for > coordinating rides, getting lost, etc. > Ken M Sam Taylor ================= Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:02:39 -0400 (EDT) To: mikerw7@gmail.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Q's about Card Exchange Shop From: ChicoD1@aol.com Content-Language: en Now if you can answer who Mackelmore is with (don't want to give it all away) and one of the reasons for the fame, without asking a teenager, I'll be In a message dated 6/13/2014 5:43:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: Hey, has anyone gone to The Card Exchange on Aurora in Seattle (probably technically not Seatte, some other incorporated township, but it's all "Seattle" to us East-siders)? I went there today, en route to meeting up with long lost friend and taking in the M's/Yanks game. It was...a different I can't say it was an entirely negative experience, but it certainly wasn't all positive, either. So now I'm curious to see if anyone else has visited, bought, sold, or swapped there. The owner's name is Ryter. I tried explain who OBC is and what we do, and for some reason this seemed to elicit distrust. Like by asking about off-grade cards I was trying to take advantage or something? Sure, it could just be my face that elicits distrust. But it wasn't paranoia: the owner's wife handed me a binder of 1954-1957, right next to the cash register, with customers trying to pay, so I lifted it off the counter to get out of the way and she all but grabbed my hand and said, "No, keep it here." This was after I explained about OBC. Just short of suggesting that I was going to pocket their cards. I was a touch taken aback. The prices weren't too bad, but not much of a bargain, either, and the really strange part to me was that I seemed to know more about the cards than the owner. I'm sure some of you are used to that, but I'm not as much of an expert as many of you. He just really didn't know. I've read some of your heart-warming stories about shops that get excited to sell their low-grade cards or even set them aside for you, so I hoped to experience something like that. Oh, well. In related news, anyone need a 54 Bowman #96 or #209? I bought the 54Bs he had (all three of them), but he didn't have either of the 2 I need. In semi-related news, I am now the proud owner of a Macklemore Seattle Mariners Bobblehead. In case you don't know who Macklemore is, he's not a player. Ask your teenage daughter (or someone else's). If mine doesn't want this, it's also up for grabs on the Bobblehead Waiver Wire (BWW). Wait--do we have a different Yahoo group for bobbleheads? Also, for those who care, the Yankees defeated the Mariners, completing a sweep, and Derek Jeter went 3-4 with two RBI's and two runs scored on what I believe was his final appearance in Seattle. Both Ichiro and Ellsbury had what appeared to be home run-saving catches. It was a fun game. And boy, do the Yankees miss Mariano. Blessings, Guys, ================= Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 18:09:32 -0700 To: "ChicoD1@aol.com" Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Q's about Card Exchange Shop From: Stamper All I know is that he had a hit about two years ago called Thrift Store. Itwas all over the radio. John Stamper On Jun 13, 2014, at 6:02 PM, "ChicoD1@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings]" > Now if you can answer who Mackelmore is with (don't want to give it all away) and one of the reasons for the fame, without asking a teenager, I'll be > Sal > In a message dated 6/13/2014 5:43:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com > Hey, has anyone gone to The Card Exchange on Aurora in Seattle (probably technically not Seatte, some other incorporated township, but it's all "Seattle" to us East-siders)? I went there today, en route to meeting up with a long lost friend and taking in the M's/Yanks game. It was...a different > I can't say it was an entirely negative experience, but it certainly wasn't all positive, either. So now I'm curious to see if anyone else has visited, bought, sold, or swapped there. The owner's name is Ryter. I tried toexplain who OBC is and what we do, and for some reason this seemed to elicit distrust. Like by asking about off-grade cards I was trying to take advantage or something? Sure, it could just be my face that elicits distrust. But it wasn't paranoia: the owner's wife handed me a binder of 1954-1957,right next to the cash register, with customers trying to pay, so I liftedit off the counter to get out of the way and she all but grabbed my hand and said, "No, keep it here." This was after I explained about OBC. Just short of suggesting that I was going to pocket their cards. I was a touch taken > The prices weren't too bad, but not much of a bargain, either, and the really strange part to me was that I seemed to know more about the cards thanthe owner. I'm sure some of you are used to that, but I'm not as much of an expert as many of you. He just really didn't know. > I've read some of your heart-warming stories about shops that get excitedto sell their low-grade cards or even set them aside for you, so I hoped to experience something like that. Oh, well. > In related news, anyone need a 54 Bowman #96 or #209? I bought the 54Bs he had (all three of them), but he didn't have either of the 2 I need. > In semi-related news, I am now the proud owner of a Macklemore SeattleMariners Bobblehead. In case you don't know who Macklemore is, he's not aplayer. Ask your teenage daughter (or someone else's). If mine doesn't want this, it's also up for grabs on the Bobblehead Waiver Wire (BWW). Wait--do we have a different Yahoo group for bobbleheads? > Also, for those who care, the Yankees defeated the Mariners, completing asweep, and Derek Jeter went 3-4 with two RBI's and two runs scored on whatI believe was his final appearance in Seattle. Both Ichiro and Ellsbury had what appeared to be home run-saving catches. It was a fun game. And boy, do the Yankees miss Mariano. > Blessings, Guys, > Mike ================= Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:10:40 -0400 To: Stamper Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Q's about Card Exchange Shop From: Jleroux Talented as Vanilla Ice?? > On Jun 13, 2014, at 9:09 PM, "Stamper holidayandhobbies@yahoo.com [OBC-Ramblings]" wrote: > All I know is that he had a hit about two years ago called Thrift Store. It was all over the radio. > John Stamper >> On Jun 13, 2014, at 6:02 PM, "ChicoD1@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings]" >> Now if you can answer who Mackelmore is with (don't want to give it all away) and one of the reasons for the fame, without asking a teenager, I'll be >> Sal >> In a message dated 6/13/2014 5:43:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com >> Hey, has anyone gone to The Card Exchange on Aurora in Seattle (probablytechnically not Seatte, some other incorporated township, but it's all "Seattle" to us East-siders)? I went there today, en route to meeting up witha long lost friend and taking in the M's/Yanks game. It was...a differentexperience. >> I can't say it was an entirely negative experience, but it certainly wasn't all positive, either. So now I'm curious to see if anyone else has visited, bought, sold, or swapped there. The owner's name is Ryter. I tried to explain who OBC is and what we do, and for some reason this seemed to elicit distrust. Like by asking about off-grade cards I was trying to take advantage or something? Sure, it could just be my face that elicits distrust.But it wasn't paranoia: the owner's wife handed me a binder of 1954-1957, right next to the cash register, with customers trying to pay, so I lifted it off the counter to get out of the way and she all but grabbed my hand and said, "No, keep it here." This was after I explained about OBC. Just short of suggesting that I was going to pocket their cards. I was a touch taken >> The prices weren't too bad, but not much of a bargain, either, and the really strange part to me was that I seemed to know more about the cards than the owner. I'm sure some of you are used to that, but I'm not as much ofan expert as many of you. He just really didn't know. >> I've read some of your heart-warming stories about shops that get excited to sell their low-grade cards or even set them aside for you, so I hoped to experience something like that. Oh, well. >> In related news, anyone need a 54 Bowman #96 or #209? I bought the 54Bshe had (all three of them), but he didn't have either of the 2 I need. >> In semi-related news, I am now the proud owner of a Macklemore Seattle Mariners Bobblehead. In case you don't know who Macklemore is, he's not a player. Ask your teenage daughter (or someone else's). If mine doesn't want this, it's also up for grabs on the Bobblehead Waiver Wire (BWW). Wait--do we have a different Yahoo group for bobbleheads? >> Also, for those who care, the Yankees defeated the Mariners, completing a sweep, and Derek Jeter went 3-4 with two RBI's and two runs scored on what I believe was his final appearance in Seattle. Both Ichiro and Ellsbury had what appeared to be home run-saving catches. It was a fun game. And boy, do the Yankees miss Mariano. >> Blessings, Guys, >> Mike ================= Date: 13 Jun 2014 19:14:09 -0700 To: Subject: National Bound From: kenpillion@windstream.net ================= Date: 14 Jun 2014 00:26:32 -0700 To: Subject: Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 11:42:44 GMT Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: "cardclctor@aol.com" ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:19:20 -0400 To: "mikerw7@gmail.com" Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: Bob Donaldson As Ken said, Ruth Jeter is probably in the top 10, but #1, be serious Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 14, 2014, at 3:26 AM, "mikerw7@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings]" > Yesterday, as I mentioned, I saw the Yankees play the Mariners. In the Men's room after the game, I found myself part of a discussion of the all-time greatest Yankee and where Jeter fit into that. One of the conversants declared that Jeter is THE all-time greatest Yankee, with only Gehrig competing for the spot, but since Jeter has five rings and "Gehrig only had two"...I told him I thought Gehrig had seven. I was one off (not much of an expert), and of course if the conversation is limited to WS titles, Yogi is the all-time greatest Yankee. > So today I started pondering this question and looking at lists others have put together. I know that some of you will be well beyond disinterestedin this conversation, but there are a smattering of Yankee fans in our group and a much bigger number of guys with opinions about baseball players. ;-) > Who is the greatest Yankee player of all time? Who would you consider tobe the top 10 Yankees of all time? > Mike ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:53:54 -0400 (EDT) To: obcbobd@gmail.com, mikerw7@gmail.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: smartalecx@aol.com Content-Language: en i would say it is a tie between fritz peterson and mike kekich for publicly admitting that they swapped wives. as i recall, peterson's wife dumped kekich not too long after. sounds like some of those deals the indians used to make with the yanks! In a message dated 6/14/2014 7:19:23 A.M. Central Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: As Ken said, Ruth Jeter is probably in the top 10, but #1, be serious Sent from my iPhone On Jun 14, 2014, at 3:26 AM, "_mikerw7@gmail.com_ (mailto:mikerw7@gmail.com) [OBC-Ramblings]" <_OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com) > wrote: Yesterday, as I mentioned, I saw the Yankees play the Mariners. In the Men's room after the game, I found myself part of a discussion of the all-time greatest Yankee and where Jeter fit into that. One of the conversants declared that Jeter is THE all-time greatest Yankee, with only Gehrig competing for the spot, but since Jeter has five rings and "Gehrig only had two"...I told him I thought Gehrig had seven. I was one off (not much of an expert), and of course if the conversation is limited to WS titles, Yogi is all-time greatest Yankee. So today I started pondering this question and looking at lists others have put together. I know that some of you will be well beyond disinterested in this conversation, but there are a smattering of Yankee fans in our group and a much bigger number of guys with opinions about baseball players. Who is the greatest Yankee player of all time? Who would you consider to be the top 10 Yankees of all time? 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 ================= To: Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 07:55:12 -0500 Subject: Re: Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: "George Vrechek" Top 10 Yankees Babe Ruth, followed by Babe Ruth, Babe Ruth, etc, and then Lou Gehrig. ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 09:40:30 -0400 (EDT) To: cardclctor@aol.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: LUURSCJG@aol.com Content-Language: en i kinda like the lunch pail type on that were consistent but didn't bother having to tell the world they were great so mine are Stottlemyre, Boutom, Murcer, Boyer, and Tresh In a message dated 6/14/2014 6:42:51 A.M. Central Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: Being a Red Sox fan, I'll keep my comments brief (especially for me). How can you talk about the greatest Yankee without mentioning one of, if not the single greatest player in the history of the game? As I recall, that Ruth guy had some pretty good numbers, not to mention being the game's greatest ambassador EVER. He certainly did more for the game, not only in this country, but around the world. Jeter couldn't carry his jock strap. Here'smy (abbreviated) list: 1) Ruth 2) Gehrig 3) DiMaggio 4) Mantle 5) Berra 6) Jeter 7) Rivera 8) Stengel I'd say the top four are set and the next four are close to each other. There's probably also a big name I've forgotten that belongs in there too. (I had to change a lot of the list up because I realized I had omitted DiMaggio). Go Red Sox! TAYL, Ken M Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device ------ Original message------ From: mikerw7@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings] Date: Sat, 6/14/2014 3:26 AM To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com; Subject:[OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? Yesterday, as I mentioned, I saw the Yankees play the Mariners. In the Men's room after the game, I found myself part of a discussion of the all-time greatest Yankee and where Jeter fit into that. One of the conversants declared that Jeter is THE all-time greatest Yankee, with only Gehrig competing for the spot, but since Jeter has five rings and "Gehrig only had two"...I told him I thought Gehrig had seven. I was one off (not much of an expert), and of course if the conversation is limited to WS titles, Yogi is all-time greatest Yankee. So today I started pondering this question and looking at lists others have put together. I know that some of you will be well beyond disinterested in this conversation, but there are a smattering of Yankee fans in our group and a much bigger number of guys with opinions about baseball players. Who is the greatest Yankee player of all time? Who would you consider to b e the top 10 Yankees of all time? ================= To: obcbobd@gmail.com, mikerw7@gmail.com Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 10:03:26 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: ricktopps@aol.com I would have to agree that any discussion beyond Ruth and Gehrig as to who was the greatest yankee would seem silly. For me there is really no doubt that Ruth tops the list, but finishing second to him is certainly no insult. Gehrig and his story make me wish there was a spot other than second forhim but the top spot is already taken. I do feel that DiMaggio and Mantlefall before Jeter, but after that it probably becomes fair discussion. The positives in Jeter's argument include his consistency and being the central part of a team that was one of the best teams in MLB during his career. I love the way Jeter carries himself and plays the game. He certainly has accumulated great career statistics and the fact that he did it all withthe Yankees is wonderful for him. I am a little bothered by the fact thatfor much of his career I didn't think Jeter was even the best at his position in the American league year and year out. Some years it was Jeter, butmany years it was A-Rod, or even Garciaparra. I guess I would have to think if Jeter would be number 5 or if it went to Berra, Dickey, or even Whitey Ford. All were great in their own rights. Rick Johnson -----Original Message----- From: Bob Donaldson obcbobd@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: mikerw7 Cc: Sent: Sat, Jun 14, 2014 7:19 am Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? As Ken said, Ruth Jeter is probably in the top 10, but #1, be serious Sent from my iPhone On Jun 14, 2014, at 3:26 AM, "mikerw7@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings]" Yesterday, as I mentioned, I saw the Yankees play the Mariners. In the Men's room after the game, I found myself part of a discussion of the all-timegreatest Yankee and where Jeter fit into that. One of the conversants declared that Jeter is THE all-time greatest Yankee, with only Gehrig competing for the spot, but since Jeter has five rings and "Gehrig only had two"...I told him I thought Gehrig had seven. I was one off (not much of an expert), and of course if the conversation is limited to WS titles, Yogi is the all-time greatest Yankee. So today I started pondering this question and looking at lists others haveput together. I know that some of you will be well beyond disinterested in this conversation, but there are a smattering of Yankee fans in our groupand a much bigger number of guys with opinions about baseball players. ;-) Who is the greatest Yankee player of all time? Who would you consider to be the top 10 Yankees of all time? ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 9:34:33 -0500 To: mikerw7@gmail.com, obcbobd@gmail.com, ricktopps@aol.com Subject: Re: [O BC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: Can not forget the 'Kentucky Colonel' Earl Combs. ---- "ricktopps@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings]" wrote: > I would have to agree that any discussion beyond Ruth and Gehrig as to who was the greatest yankee would seem silly. For me there is really no doubt that Ruth tops the list, but finishing second to him is certainly no insult. Gehrig and his story make me wish there was a spot other than second for him but the top spot is already taken. I do feel that DiMaggio and Mantle fall before Jeter, but after that it probably becomes fair discussion. > The positives in Jeter's argument include his consistency and being the central part of a team that was one of the best teams in MLB during his career. I love the way Jeter carries himself and plays the game. He certainly has accumulated great career statistics and the fact that he did it all with the Yankees is wonderful for him. I am a little bothered by the fact that for much of his career I didn't think Jeter was even the best at his position in the American league year and year out. Some years it was Jeter, but many years it was A-Rod, or even Garciaparra. > I guess I would have to think if Jeter would be number 5 or if it went to Berra, Dickey, or even Whitey Ford. All were great in their own rights. > Rick Johnson > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Donaldson obcbobd@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings] > To: mikerw7 > Cc: > Sent: Sat, Jun 14, 2014 7:19 am > Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? > As Ken said, Ruth > Jeter is probably in the top 10, but #1, be serious > Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 14, 2014, at 3:26 AM, "mikerw7@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings]" wrote: > Yesterday, as I mentioned, I saw the Yankees play the Mariners. In the Men's room after the game, I found myself part of a discussion of the all-time greatest Yankee and where Jeter fit into that. One of the conversants declared that Jeter is THE all-time greatest Yankee, with only Gehrig competing for the spot, but since Jeter has five rings and "Gehrig only had two"...I told him I thought Gehrig had seven. I was one off (not much of an expert), and of course if the conversation is limited to WS titles, Yogi is the all-time greatest Yankee. > So today I started pondering this question and looking at lists others have put together. I know that some of you will be well beyond disinterested in this conversation, but there are a smattering of Yankee fans in our group and a much bigger number of guys with opinions about baseball players. ;-) > Who is the greatest Yankee player of all time? Who would you consider to be the top 10 Yankees of all time? > Mike ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 13:11:54 -0400 To: "" Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: [O BC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: Jleroux For many of us it was the hatred of the Yankees in the 70s. I am not old enough to have seen the the great teams of the Mantle Maris era, but the competition to the World Series seemed like it was better in the 70's.. So where would those teams be without Lyle, Jackson, and Nettles as compared to Jeter. I looked up what the NY Post had to say and they didn't have anyone from that 70's era but had Bill Dickey and Mattingly as 9 and 10 John Leroux > On Jun 14, 2014, at 10:34 AM, "kenpillion@windstream.net [OBC-Ramblings]" > Can not forget the 'Kentucky Colonel' Earl Combs. > ---- "ricktopps@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings]" wrote: > > I would have to agree that any discussion beyond Ruth and Gehrig as to who was the greatest yankee would seem silly. For me there is really no doubt that Ruth tops the list, but finishing second to him is certainly no insult. Gehrig and his story make me wish there was a spot other than second for him but the top spot is already taken. I do feel that DiMaggio and Mantle fall before Jeter, but after that it probably becomes fair discussion. > > The positives in Jeter's argument include his consistency and being thecentral part of a team that was one of the best teams in MLB during his career. I love the way Jeter carries himself and plays the game. He certainlyhas accumulated great career statistics and the fact that he did it all with the Yankees is wonderful for him. I am a little bothered by the fact that for much of his career I didn't think Jeter was even the best at his position in the American league year and year out. Some years it was Jeter, butmany years it was A-Rod, or even Garciaparra. > > I guess I would have to think if Jeter would be number 5 or if it went to Berra, Dickey, or even Whitey Ford. All were great in their own rights. > > > > > > Rick Johnson > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Bob Donaldson obcbobd@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings] > > To: mikerw7 > > Cc: > > Sent: Sat, Jun 14, 2014 7:19 am > > Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As Ken said, Ruth > > > > > > Jeter is probably in the top 10, but #1, be serious > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Jun 14, 2014, at 3:26 AM, "mikerw7@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings]" > > > > > > > > > > > > Yesterday, as I mentioned, I saw the Yankees play the Mariners. In the Men's room after the game, I found myself part of a discussion of the all-time greatest Yankee and where Jeter fit into that. One of the conversants declared that Jeter is THE all-time greatest Yankee, with only Gehrig competing for the spot, but since Jeter has five rings and "Gehrig only had two"...I told him I thought Gehrig had seven. I was one off (not much of an expert), and of course if the conversation is limited to WS titles, Yogi is theall-time greatest Yankee. > > > > So today I started pondering this question and looking at lists others have put together. I know that some of you will be well beyond disinterested in this conversation, but there are a smattering of Yankee fans in our group and a much bigger number of guys with opinions about baseball players. ;-) > > > > Who is the greatest Yankee player of all time? Who would you consider to be the top 10 Yankees of all time? > > > > > > > > > > > > Mike > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 11:32:36 -0700 (PDT) To: "hoot_owl1@verizon.net" , Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: mark zentkovich I like this list a lot better, but no reggie? I know he was not there alot, but impactful when he was.. > From: "hoot_owl1@verizon.net [OBC-Ramblings]" >To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 12:55 PM >Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? >hard to separate field players from pitchers--so I split them apart >Field players >1) Ruth >1) Gehrig >3) DiMaggio >4) Mantle >5) Berra >6) Jeter >7) Mattingly >8) Dickey >9) Rizzuto >10) Maris >1) Ford >2) Rivera >3) Gomez >4) Pennock >5) Hoyt >6) Pettite >7) Gossage >8) Reynolds >9) Guidry >10) Stottlyemyre >On 06/14/14, mikerw7@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings] >Yesterday, as I mentioned, I saw the Yankees play the Mariners. In the Men's room after the game, I found myself part of a discussion of the all-time greatest Yankee and where Jeter fit into that. One of the conversants declared that Jeter is THE all-time greatest Yankee, with only Gehrig competing for the spot, but since Jeter has five rings and "Gehrig only had two"...I told him I thought Gehrig had seven. I was one off (not much of an expert), and of course if the conversation is limited to WS titles, Yogi is the all-time greatest Yankee. >So today I started pondering this question and looking at lists others have put together. I know that some of you will be well beyond disinterested in this conversation, but there are a smattering of Yankee fans in ourgroup and a much bigger number of guys with opinions about baseball players. >Who is the greatest Yankee player of all time? Who would you consider to be the top 10 Yankees of all time? ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 11:56:11 -0700 To: mark zentkovich Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: Edward Watts What about Munson? He was the heart and soul if those 70s teams. As a Mets fan, though, I have to nominate Horace Clarke... Ed Watts Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 14, 2014, at 11:32 AM, "mark zentkovich mzentko@yahoo.com [OBC-Ramblings]" wrote: > I like this list a lot better, but no reggie? I know he was not there alot, but impactful when he was.. > markz > From: "hoot_owl1@verizon.net [OBC-Ramblings]" > To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 12:55 PM > Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? > hard to separate field players from pitchers--so I split them apart > Field players > 1) Ruth > 1) Gehrig > 3) DiMaggio > 4) Mantle > 5) Berra > 6) Jeter > 7) Mattingly > 8) Dickey > 9) Rizzuto > 10) Maris > Pitchers > 1) Ford > 2) Rivera > 3) Gomez > 4) Pennock > 5) Hoyt > 6) Pettite > 7) Gossage > 8) Reynolds > 9) Guidry > 10) Stottlyemyre > On 06/14/14, mikerw7@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings] > Yesterday, as I mentioned, I saw the Yankees play the Mariners. In the Men's room after the game, I found myself part of a discussion of the all-time greatest Yankee and where Jeter fit into that. One of the conversants declared that Jeter is THE all-time greatest Yankee, with only Gehrig competing for the spot, but since Jeter has five rings and "Gehrig only had two"...I told him I thought Gehrig had seven. I was one off (not much of an expert), and of course if the conversation is limited to WS titles, Yogi is the all-time greatest Yankee. > So today I started pondering this question and looking at lists others have put together. I know that some of you will be well beyond disinterestedin this conversation, but there are a smattering of Yankee fans in our group and a much bigger number of guys with opinions about baseball players. ;-) > Who is the greatest Yankee player of all time? Who would you consider tobe the top 10 Yankees of all time? > Mike ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:25:28 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Card Show Report From: Larry Tipton We are lucky here in Jacksonville to have one good card shop, and this shophosts a monthly show which I always try to attend. I bought more cards at this little 20 table show than I did at that "200" table show last weekend in New Jersey:) My favorite dealers who set up are Fred and his wife Marilyn. They are intothe non sports stuff, and I think they look for stuff for me. I always endup starting new sets, and today was no exception. Fred had 34 different 1960 Topps Sports Cars cards (only 66 in the set) in off condition which he sold to me for $15 or about .45c each and I thought this was a good deal. These are the same size as Topps tall-boy football cards so another new set:)and I also picked up hits to these sets: Topps Round Up, Rails and Sails, Man On The Moon, Vikings, and six hits Planet of the Apes with the green backs. He charges .50c or less each for most of this stuff. I also spent $1 on a Topps "Hit Stars" card #35 Little Richard don't know much about this set but hey it was Little Richard:) That's all from Fred and Marilyn for now,I hadn't even looked at any other tables yet. Of course lots and lots and lots of shiny stuff. Saw a new face set up as a dealer, and he had a Net54 t-shirt on so of course I introduced myself he goes by screen name "Brewing" on Net54. He is a collector of all things Detroit Tigers, lives in Savannah, and was set up tosell some of his duplicates. He had three slabbed T206 and I needed each of them for my set. All commons Rossman PSA1, Stanage SGC30, and Moriarty SGC30. He started at $60 for all three and I ended up with them for $50 (I think) for all three not great but I didn't mind he was a nice guy, help the cause you know. He had A BUNCH of 60s Topps stars priced right but I just couldn't pull the trigger since really I already have them all. I remember a1960 Topps Clemente for $25 and a 1964 Pete Rose for $30 and they were innice shape I don't know what the book price is on these but they seemed fair. I already broke the slabbed T206 cards out of their holders:) Another dealer had maybe three hundred 1953 Topps and Bowmans each card in a thick lucite holder priced at $2 each I'm thinking these holders are probably worth that? These cards were in nice shape too, but again, I'm done with these sets, and if I'm trying to stock my dupes box I'm looking for cards like those 1950 Bowmans I just sent out with the numbers missing:) I did look at the cards and purchased the one Brooklyn Dodger that was in there manager Chuck Dressen #50 who needs it? Another dealer I don't know his name but I see him every month had a 1948 Bowman Spahn (RC) it's one of the last two cards I need for this set. We haggled a bit, but I passed at $75 I just looked this card up in the Standard Catalog $500 in NM so he wasn't off by much. I'm sure that card will be there next month, maybe I can wear him down some:) I have always referred my 1960s Post and Jello baseball sets as "All OBC Sets", well now they are officially know as the "Almost All OBC Sets" as he had 1962 Post Frank Robinsonand Yogi which I bought for $5 total. He also had a OBC condition 1962 Post #5 Mantle priced at ten bucks. I already have this card, but as I was leaving I asked if he was flexible on the price on the Mantle and he sold it to me for $5. Who needs Mick? Went back to the Net54 guy and almost bought that 1964 Pete Rose. I had the'64 Rose and also a 1974 Topps Willie McCovey "Washington" NL card now $30total but chickened out and just bought the McCovey for $5. I thought I needed this McCovey "Washington" card, but I just checked and I need the "SanDiego" version. Anybody need this one? Anybody have an extra '74 McCovey "San I almost pulled the trigger on a group of three 1964 Philly football cards I needed too. Bob Lilly, Don Meridith, and Merlin Olsen RC these are expensive cards, but dealer was at like 25% book and I wanted to be at 20% so we never struck a deal. Maybe next time. One last stop at Fred and Marilyns where I bought two Dark Shadows cards (another new set) I think from 1969? Bought nine more Rails and Sails these are dupes .50c each that's better:) Six some kind of Fabian cards (another new set), one Addams Family, one Iso Booth, and eight assorted Batman cards,coming to a mailbox near you! Lunch at the best Indian food place in Jacksonville, and now I'm going to update my lists and put some cards away. Then maybe spend some time in the pool:) ================= To: "mark zentkovich" , Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:54:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: "Supreme Commander" I think Reggie's yankee career is like one of the greatest Yankee "moments" When he hit the 3rd homer v. LA in the series, I actually liked the yankeesand Reggie for a moment. It was a crazy day! ----- Original Message ----- From: mark zentkovich mzentko@yahoo.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: hoot_owl1@verizon.net ; OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? I like this list a lot better, but no reggie? I know he was not there alot, but impactful when he was.. 1) Gehrig 3) DiMaggio 4) Mantle 5) Berra 6) Jeter 7) Mattingly 8) Dickey 9) Rizzuto 10) Maris 1) Ford 2) Rivera 3) Gomez 4) Pennock 5) Hoyt 6) Pettite 7) Gossage 8) Reynolds 9) Guidry 10) Stottlyemyre ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 16:33:05 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Out of Control Guru From: Larry Tipton OK I'm also adding these sets: 1959 Fleer Three Stooges 1966 Topps Lost In Space 1966 Topps Superman "Out Of Control" Guru ================= To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 17:25:42 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Seattle? 10 minutes? HUGE SCORE! From: Joshua Levine I just returned from a week in Seattle. Tiffany and I spent our anniversaryweek in the Pac Northwest. As many of you have seen, the first shop I wentto was a total bust. The second shop at Pike's market had much nicer people, not a ton of product and over priced. Found a shop east of Seattle (in Renton) that was on the way to a family member's house. Tiffany and I set off early because after a week, we came to miss Los Angeles traffic as traffic in Seattle is an absolute nightmare. Planned to have an hour at the shop. That did not happen. Traffic was a mess and a light rain was happening. By the time we arrived at DJs Sportscards and Christian Books, I was already disappointed. I was really disappointed when I pulled up to the front of the store and saw boxes of stuff marked at 50% off (stuff that we love like '86 Topps Jumbos and a 1981 Topps footballset) and walked inside. This was my kind of store and Tiffany knew it. Her exact words were "Uh Oh"when we came in. Boxes and Boxes marked sports cards 4 for a $1...found a box of 1971 topps marked 99 cents each (all high numbers in p-ex condition). Pulled 10 for my friend's set all #ed above 690! Then found a 1940 Playball in nrmt condition for $6...in a box marked "Cheap stars" I found a '60 Kaline in Tipton condition for $2. Finally got to the case up front after another customer moved and Tiffany gently reminded me that we were going to be late for dinner...I looked in the back of the case and spied two t5 pinkerton cards. Both SGC 60 so I moved away. I asked the shopkeep if he had anyother pre-war, he said probably but the owner was on vacation and he did not know where. Out of curiosity I asked to see the T5s and turned them overto see if they were blank, postcard, or scorecard backs...both blank but the price on the back of each was $95...I went hmm...offered him $75 each and he accepted. I almost had a heart attack...Tiffany had to drag me out at the point because I found a wall of boxes filled with 25 cent cards from 1959-1975 and oddball!!! Damn...10 minutes and $180 later I walked out with 10 '71 high numbers, 2 '71 OPC high numbers, 2 T5 pinkertons, 1 '40 playball, 1 '60 Kaline, 1 '60 Ashburn, 8 '59 and '60 commons in g-vg condition. I know with more time, I would have done serious damage and pulled apart that store... Anyone in the seattle, wa area, DJs was worth the drive. Wish I went there first but we left early this morning and no more time to shop. ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 17:57:47 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: Seattle? 10 minutes? HUGE SCORE! From: Larry Tipton opening up his Standard Catalog to find out what a T5 Pinkerton is=85=85=85=85=85. ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:17:51 -0400 (EDT) To: theophylact2000@yahoo.com, mzentko@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? From: ChicoD1@aol.com Content-Language: en I second that and will add Jerry Kenny! In a message dated 6/14/2014 2:56:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: What about Munson? He was the heart and soul if those 70s teams. As a Mets fan, though, I have to nominate Horace Clarke... Ed Watts Sent from my iPhone On Jun 14, 2014, at 11:32 AM, "mark zentkovich _mzentko@yahoo.com_ (mailto:mzentko@yahoo.com) [OBC-Ramblings]" <_OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com) > wrote: I like this list a lot better, but no reggie? I know he was not there alot, but impactful when he was.. From: "_hoot_owl1@verizon.net_ (mailto:hoot_owl1@verizon.net) [OBC-Ramblings]" <_OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com) > To: _OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com) Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 12:55 PM Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Greatest NY Yankee ever? hard to separate field players from pitchers--so I split them apart Field players 1) Ruth 1) Gehrig 3) DiMaggio 4) Mantle 5) Berra 6) Jeter 7) Mattingly 8) Dickey 9) Rizzuto 10) Maris 1) Ford 2) Rivera 3) Gomez 4) Pennock 5) Hoyt 6) Pettite 7) Gossage 8) Reynolds 9) Guidry 10) Stottlyemyre On 06/14/14, _mikerw7@gmail.com_ (mip://152a8be0/mai lto:mikerw7@gmail.com) (mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com) > wrote: Yesterday, as I mentioned, I saw the Yankees play the Mariners. In the Men's room after the game, I found myself part of a discussion of the all-time greatest Yankee and where Jeter fit into that. One of the conversants declared that Jeter is THE all-time greatest Yankee, with only Gehrig competing for the spot, but since Jeter has five rings and "Gehrig only had two"...I told him I thought Gehrig had seven. I was one off (not much of an expert), and of course if the conversation is limited to WS titles, Yogi is all-time greatest Yankee. So today I started pondering this question and looking at lists others have put together. I know that some of you will be well beyond disinterested in this conversation, but there are a smattering of Yankee fans in our group and a much bigger number of guys with opinions about baseball players. Who is the greatest Yankee player of all time? Who would you consider to be the top 10 Yankees of all time? ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 10:37:46 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Planet of the Apes From: Larry Tipton I remember seeing an OBC wantlist that was very interested in Planet of theApes stuff. Who are you? ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 17:35:39 +0000 (UTC) To: "" Subject: DAD's Day (modified) From: familytoad@comcast.net I was never close with my dad, he didn't live with us when growing up and he died 35 years ago. But I'm betting that a lot of the OBC crowd have fond memories of time spent with their Dads! I'm thinking of my Mom on this day, and her recent passing. She was cool enough to do double-duty :) And I really enjoy BEING a Dad! I'll be with my kids a little later today and I am looking forward to it! So here's to your Dad, those of you who are Dad's and any special Grampa's or Moms or Uncles , or Father-in-laws who fill the role. A special day indeed!! Thank you!! OBC Forever, Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App on my iPAD ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 12:05:03 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, familytoad@comcast.net Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] DAD's Day (modified) From: John Dahms my dad is rehabbing in a florida rehab facility right now. doing great andhopefully gonna go home soon. talked to him today for a bit, very nice! my 2 kids are far and wide, so text and phone call is what I get, but thats ok. and my stepkids are grown and if they don't need anything at thisparticular moment then they don't think of me, but that is ok as well. ihave spent the weekend with a couple of my grandkids, did the toledo zoo yesterday and the pool and chilling out today! just right! happy fathers day to all of you out there in OBC land! John Dahms 3260 Kingsbrook Dr. #601 Jackson, MI I collect vintage baseball and football cards. please check out my site. http://jdsvintagesportscards.weebly.com/ On Sun, 6/15/14, familytoad@comcast.net [OBC-Ramblings] Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] DAD's Day (modified) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, June 15, 2014, 1:35 PM I was never close with my dad, he didn't live with us when growing up and he died 35 years But I'm betting that a lot of the OBC crowd have fond memories of time spent with their Dads! I'm thinking of my Mom on this day, and her recent passing. She was cool enough to do double-duty :) And I really enjoy BEING a Dad! I'll be with my kids a little later today and I am looking forward to it! So here's to your Dad, those of you who are Dad's and any special Grampa's or Moms or Uncles , or Father-in-laws who fill the role. A special day indeed!! Thank you!! OBC Forever, Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App on my iPAD ================= To: smartalecx@aol.com, cardclctor@aol.com, obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 20:21:53 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Fwd: Swap location From: mikesportsfan@aol.com I agree the room will be snug, but we have never had 30 at the swap. we rarely get 30 to the show and there are always a few who do not make the swap. -----Original Message----- From: smartalecx@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: cardclctor ; obc-ramblings Sent: Fri, Jun 13, 2014 6:19 pm Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Fwd: Swap location thanks for all of your help and efforts on this. i believe we have had more than 30 folks at each swap the last few years. with space needed for boxes of cards (i think rittenberg needs about 1000 square feet himself), i am afraid that this room may not be big enough. anyone else have any thoughts on this? In a message dated 6/13/2014 4:45:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com For some reason this hasn't shown up on the national server in four hours. I'd be better off copying it and putting stamps on it to everyone. Here's the info if you're thinking about heading to Cleveland, but won't be able to attend the show. Swap date is Sat. Aug. 2nd. Ken M From: CardClctor@aol.com To: obc-national@yahoo.com Sent: 6/13/2014 1:34:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Swap location I've booked the conference room at the Howard Johnson's Cleveland Airport (where Sal and Kent are staying). The friendly staff member informed me that the room seats 30 people and we can bring in our own food -$50 for the night (I reserved it from 6-midnight, but I'm sure we can tweak the time slot.) Address is 16644 Snow Road, Brook Park, OH 44142.Based on the limited responses so far, here's our schedule for the week (subject to change on a whim): Wed: (my idea I'm throwing out there) Lunch at 2'ish, where we meet up,go over the secret OBC handshake and plan our strategy for the next few days. Show runs 4-8 Thurs. Show runs. 10-6. Mariners visit the Indians 7:05 PM start time. Fri: Show runs 10-6. BBQ starts at 7:05 or as soon as I burn the first hot Sat: Show runs 10-6. Swap starts ASAP afterwards and runs until midnight or 1AM. Pizza, wings and soda highlight the menu. Sun: Show runs 10-5 Grab those last minute deals! Feel free to add stuff to fill out the schedule. Please allow time for coordinating rides, getting lost, etc. Ken M ================= Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:39:10 -0700 To: obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Tony Gwynn From: Mike Diamanti Well Cardboard Lovers: Another great one has moved on....the peerless hitter, Tony Gwynn. As a former Twins fan, I likened him to Rod Carew and Tony Oliva. But Gwynn was the lover of all things hitting, inspired by Ted Williams' book. Here are a few cut/paste comments about him...I'm sure a lot of you have memories to share with OBCers... Gwynn, nicknamed "Mr. Padre" for his service to both the team and the city, was inducted into the Pro Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2007. His No. 19 was retired by the Padres in 2004. "He hit safely in 75 percent of the games in which he played during his career, and he batted .300 in each of his last 19 seasons, a streak second only to Ty Cobb. "He also was named to 15 All-Star teams, won seven Silver Slugger Awards and five Gold Glove Awards. His eight batting titles tied for second-most in MLB history. NY Times link: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/17/sports/baseball/tony-gwynn-8-time-national-league-batting-champion-is-dead-at-54.html ================= Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:48:45 -0700 To: Ramblings OBC Subject: Tony Gwynn From: Stamper I was fortunate to be able to watch Tony play over many years. Living in Los Angeles and enjoying a weekend in San Diego I spent many summers with my Daughter watching the Padres play at home. We saw Tony play his last game in 2001 and during that game Rickey Henderson got his 3,000th hit. Tony was taken off the field to acknowledge the fans and the fans gave him their appreciation in the form if a standing ovation for a couple minutes. It was touching. Tony was a great ball player and a better human being. He will be missed. John Stamper ================= Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:06:27 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com Subject: down to two From: smartalecx@aol.com while not as spectacular as mac's recent finish, with the arrival of the '49 bowman duke snider, i can now call that set compete with variations. down to a total of two cards to complete my topps and bowman run. first person who guesses correctly what 2 cards those are (no peaking at my wantlist) will be my guest at a cubs world series game this year (if they make it). hint: the sets are '51 bowman and '52 topps. nice to put the last card in the binder. RIP Tony Gwynn Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB ================= Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:17:19 -0700 To: "smartalecx@aol.com" , Subject: Re: [OBC-Wantlist] down to two From: "glenncodere@yahoo.com" Worth a shot. 1968 Ed Brinkman and 1971 Roy Foster. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:18:07 -0700 To: Glenn Codere , Subject: Re: [OBC-Wantlist] down to two From: "glenncodere@yahoo.com" Hmm. ...should have read that last sentence. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= To: , Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:09:13 -0500 Subject: RE: [OBC-Wantlist] down to two From: "George Vrechek" I'll make a WAG that both are Mantles. 51B and 52T. However no one is probably ever finished with all variations. They pop up like dandelions, but I'll buy that you have all variations listed someplace. And then there is the discussion between variations and printing differences eg 58T Herrer and 57T Bakep. From: OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of smartalecx@aol.com [OBC-Wantlist] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 12:06 PM To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com; OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com Subject: [OBC-Wantlist] down to two while not as spectacular as mac's recent finish, with the arrival of the '49 bowman duke snider, i can now call that set compete with variations. down to a total of two cards to complete my topps and bowman run. first person who guesses correctly what 2 cards those are (no peaking at my wantlist) will be my guest at a cubs world series game this year (if they make it). hint: the sets are '51 bowman and '52 topps. nice to put the last card in the binder. RIP Tony Gwynn Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB ================= Date: 16 Jun 2014 12:21:12 -0700 To: Subject: Attempting a Master List of all OBCers; help requested From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 22:38:13 -0700 To: obc ramblings Subject: Tony Gwynn and a chuckle from eBay From: Matthew Glidden First, not sure this photo needs that "watermark protection"... http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLOR-PHOTO-F-1473-BLURRED-VIEW-THROUGH-FENCE-OF-BASEBALL-PLAYERS-/291158437116?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item43ca652cfc At least it lightens the mood after thinking about the loss of Tony Gwynn today. A travel snafu put me near San Diego for a couple of hours yesterday and I wandered into a bar looking for World Cup coverage. Over the bar were San Diego pictures and signed memorabilia for Junior Seau and Tony Gwynn, and I remember thinking what a shame it was that Seau had already passed away, not knowing Tony's own condition. My best to all Padre and Gwynn fans; can't think of a better combo of player and personality. ================= To: Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:36:31 +0000 Subject: Thanks From: Hello All, Sam Taylor sends four chips to the 58 fb set. Andy Huntoon sends a brock 68 Atlantic oil card with a bunch of 78 Topps tofill in the package. Thank you Anthony Arbeeny 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: obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 10:40:53 -0400 (EDT) Subject: In Portland From: Kent Anyone in the Portland, Or area have any suggestions for card shops to visit. We are presently staying in the Wood Village area out by the airport. ================= Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 18:47:28 +0000 (UTC) To: obc-ramblings , Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] In Portland From: familytoad@comcast.net Hey Kent!
I live really close to Portland!
How long are you going to be around?
There are only 1 or 2 but interesting places. I'd have to look up the address, one is on Stark St, like near 122nd ave, really close to Wood Village. Sports Cards and More ( a messy, but somehow cool place)
Another is in Vancouver on Andresen called Super sports Cards ( a new guy owns it since I was there last )
Email me at Brian.lindholme@charter.com if you want the quickest reply ;)
Or if you want to meet up tonight I could break free for an hour ;)
OBC Forever,
Brian
360 597 6669 cell

Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App ================= Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:52:24 -0700 To: OBC-Ramblings Subject: Waivers From: Rick Baseball 54 bowman # 168,55 bowman # 19,53 topps # 8-89,56 topps # 87-263. Football 56 topps # 20-30-77-107-111 These are all trimmed cards Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 17 Jun 2014 19:55:55 -0700 To: Subject: National From: kenpillion@windstream.net ================= Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:42:45 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC National Subject: Fwd: [OBC-Ramblings] Roster v 14.2 Fill in the Blanks From: Jimi Hey folks, I've been out of the loop for most of June and I will continue to be until July as we are headed to Florida tomorrow. Hoping to meet up with Bob D'Angelo for a Rays game next week (and anyone else, if you want to make the trip!)....that is assuming my wife still says it is ok! ;) Looks like I'll be up in Cleveland for the National on Friday and Saturday,but at this time, I'm not sure I will be in a hotel or attending the swap.I'll be with a friend of mine that I've known my whole life, a fellow Net54 guy and former VCTer, Bryan Long. My cell # is 740-507-5671 and right now I don't text, so I'm using an old school flip phone. I only text on my iPad when near WiFi (usually just at home). I'll be sure to get some handshakes ready though, and I hope to at least meet up with some of you at the show. I will have a better idea on whether Iwill be in a hotel or able to attend to swap as the dates get closer. I don't have any OBC apparel, so just give me a call if you want. Have a goodone! Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: "ChicoD1@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings]" > Date: June 11, 2014 at 1:27:47 AM EDT > To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Roster v 14.2 Fill in the Blanks > Reply-To: ChicoD1@aol.com > OK flight is booked and found one a couple hours later so I can take in more of the show Sunday. Here is the latest roster. (decided to change the heading as this is 2014!)... Still missing some confirmations from the tentative > Sal > Name Cell Phone Hotel Fri Game Swap Session Days There > Sal Domino 516-238-8070 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su > Anthony Arbeeny 347-680-5243 Family No Yes Fr-Su > John Dahms=09=09=09=09=09 > Joe Denning=09=09=09=09=09 > Richard Dingman 413-695-1303 Comfort Inn Cle Airport No Yes Tu-Su > Bob Donaldson 781-534-2811 Residence Inn Cleveland Yes No Th-Sa > Spike Glidden 508-472-9915 Yes Th-Su > Kent Goto 618-910-9354 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su > Tom Housley 937-269-7655=09=09=09=09 > Gary Mandell 773-547-2112 With Family No Yes Th, Sa-Su > John McLaughlin=09=09=09=09=09 > Ken Morganti 339-440-2862 Motel 6 Cleveland Airport Yes Yes M-Su > Nick Pelletier 651-247-9116 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts We-Su > Ron Perry 989-513-9058=09=09=09=09 > Mike Rich 248-709-2235 Yes We-Su > Steve Rittenberg 256-585-4329 Comfort Inn Cle Airport Yes M-M > Wes Shepherd 937-367-4724 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts No Yes Th-Sa > Mark Talbot 586-306-6033=09=09=09=09 > Sam Taylor 330-322-3718 Home No Yes We, Fr-Su > Jimi Thayer=09=09=09=09=09 > Larry Tipton 904-318-9372=09=09=09=09 > Mac Wubben 240-423-4605=09=09=09=09 ================= Date: 18 Jun 2014 06:28:30 -0700 To: Subject: 1978 Topps Unopened packs From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: 18 Jun 2014 13:43:51 -0700 To: Subject: 1975 Topps available From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= To: Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:43:55 +0000 Subject: Thanks to Tom From: Tom Elliott sends along a 58 fb chip to my new set. Anthony Arbeeny 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: "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" , Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 18:19:09 -0400 Subject: National Swap items - skeds From: Taylor Schock If anyone is interested in skeds, let me know and I'll bring them for the Saturday Night Swap as well. ================= Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:12:58 -0400 (EDT) To: bskp1@aol.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] 1978 Topps Unopened packs From: ChicoD1@aol.com Content-Language: en I figure we could get about 25 full sets for that price at the National... In a message dated 6/18/2014 9:28:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com writes: Some wild bidding going on. Chuck http://www.ebay.com/itm/301217217397?ssPageNameSTRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksidp3984. ================= Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:14:22 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Roster v 14.3 Fill in the Blanks From: ChicoD1@aol.com Here we go: Name Cell Phone Hotel Thurs Game Swap Session Days There Sal Domino 516-238-8070 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Anthony Arbeeny 347-680-5243 Family No Yes Fr-Su Joe Denning Richard Dingman 413-695-1303 Comfort Inn Cle Airport No Yes Tu-Su Bob Donaldson 781-534-2811 Residence Inn Cleveland Yes No Th-Sa Spike Glidden 508-472-9915 Yes Th-Su Kent Goto 618-910-9354 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Tom Housley 937-269-7655 Gary Mandell 773-547-2112 With Family No Yes Th, Sa-Su John McLaughlin Ken Morganti 339-440-2862 Motel 6 Cleveland Airport Yes Yes M-Su Nick Pelletier 651-247-9116 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts We-Su Ron Perry 989-513-9058 Ken Pillion Yes Fr-Su Mike Rich 248-709-2235 Yes We-Su Steve Rittenberg 256-585-4329 Comfort Inn Cle Airport Yes M-M Wes Shepherd 937-367-4724 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts No Yes Th-Sa Taylor Schock 919-423-5190 Cleveland Airport Marriott ? Yes We-Su Mark Talbot 586-306-6033 Sam Taylor 330-322-3718 Home No Yes We, Fr-Su Jimi Thayer 704-507-5671 ? No ? Fr-Sa Larry Tipton 904-318-9372 Cleveland Airport Marriott Yes Yes We-Mo Mac Wubben 240-423-4605 ================= Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:26:54 -0500 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Football HOF in Canton From: Steve Rittenberg It's a bit of a long shot but I am thinking about going to the Football HOF in Canton on Monday, July 28. Could I spend a half day there? Are there any local guys who would be willing to go along with me? Does anyone else who is travelling to the National expect to be available to go with me? Typically, Monday is a travel day for me so I'd have to drive on Sunday (or even earlier). I think in the past people have gone to the Football HOF on Tuesday or Wednesday. I plan to spend all day at the show both of those days. With absolutely ZERO shows available to me unless I drive several hours, I feel the need to maximize my time at the show. Steve Rittenberg Stuck in cardboard Siberia ps Less than 6 weeks to go!! Woohoooooo! ================= To: =?utf-8?B?T0JDLVJhbWJsaW5nc0B5YWhvb2dyb3Vwcy5jb20=?= Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:06:53 GMT Subject: Fwd: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Football HOF in Canton From: "cardclctor@aol.com" ================= Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:37:59 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Football HOF in Canton From: smartalecx@aol.com Content-Language: en even though i grew up in cleveland, i have never been to the football hof. i would love to go, but the earliest i would be able to commit to would be wednesday. depending on when it opens, we could get there and back before the show opens in the afternoon In a message dated 6/19/2014 9:06:58 A.M. Central Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com writes: Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device ------ Original message------ From: cardclctor@aol.com Date: Thu, 6/19/2014 9:31 AM To: OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com; Subject:Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Football HOF in Canton It is possible to spend a half day at the Football Hall of Fame. It is surprisingly small (you can probably see the majority of the exhibits in a couple hours - and at a leisurely pace) and I think it takes about an hour each way from Cleveland. I went the first two times I went to the National when it was in Cleveland, so I'd probably pass on going a third time. (Interestingly, I haven't been to ANY other Halls of Fame.) I'm not gettinginto town until Monday afternoon anyway, so I'm out as far as making the trip. Good luck, Ken M Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device ------ Original message------ From: Steve Rittenberg srittenberg... Date: Wed, 6/18/2014 9:27 PM To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com; Subject:[OBC-Ramblings] Football HOF in Canton It's a bit of a long shot but I am thinking about going to the Football HOF in Canton on Monday, July 28. Could I spend a half day there? Are there any local guys who would be willing to go along with me? Does anyone else who is travelling to the National expect to be available to go with me? Typically, Monday is a travel day for me so I'd have to drive on Sunday (or even earlier). I think in the past people have gone to the Football HOF on Tuesday or Wednesday. I plan to spend all day at the show both of those days. With absolutely ZERO shows available to me unless I drive several hours, I feel the need to maximize my time at the show. Steve Rittenberg Stuck in cardboard Siberia ps Less than 6 weeks to go!! Woohoooooo! Posted by: Steve Rittenberg 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 page or directly at www.oldbaseball.com/obcroc.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OBC-Ramblings/ Individual Email | Traditional http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OBC-Ramblings/join (Yahoo! ID required) https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/ ================= To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:20:29 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Kershaw no-hitter From: Joshua Levine I saw one of the most dominating pitching performances in history last night from the stands. Just amazing! So exhausted. AMAZING! ================= Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:23:29 -0700 To: Joshua Levine Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Kershaw no-hitter From: Stamper Wow!! What a great moment to witness. And almost a perfecto. On Jun 19, 2014, at 10:20 AM, "Joshua Levine Wite3@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings]" > I saw one of the most dominating pitching performances in history last night from the stands. Just amazing! So exhausted. AMAZING! > Joshua ================= Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:26:03 -0400 (EDT) To: Wite3@aol.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Kershaw no-hitter From: smartalecx@aol.com Content-Language: en WOW! WHAT A GAME TO BE AT. I WAS LISTENING TO SPORTS TALK LAST NIGHT, AND THEY mentioned some sort of adjusted box score that bill james developed to compare pitching performances across all eras. the kershaw game last night was # 2 all time. beat out only by the kerry wood 20 K game. also heard both the charley steiner and vin scully calls of the last pitch. if you get a chance, try to find both of those. both great, but such totally different styles, it was incredible to listen to. In a message dated 6/19/2014 12:20:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com writes: I saw one of the most dominating pitching performances in history last night from the stands. Just amazing! So exhausted. AMAZING! ================= Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 11:49:00 -0700 To: Gary Mandell Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Kershaw no-hitter From: Matthew Glidden Easy link to relive last night's no-hitter via Vin Scully: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid2014_06_18_colmlb_lanmlb_1&modevideo&content_id33848827&tcidvpp_copy_33848827 So good! On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 10:26 AM, smartalecx@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] < OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > WOW! WHAT A GAME TO BE AT. > I WAS LISTENING TO SPORTS TALK LAST NIGHT, AND THEY mentioned some sort of > adjusted box score that bill james developed to compare pitching > performances across all eras. > the kershaw game last night was # 2 all time. beat out only by the kerry > wood 20 K game. > also heard both the charley steiner and vin scully calls of the last > pitch. if you get a chance, try to find both of those. both great, but > such totally different styles, it was incredible to listen to. > gm > In a message dated 6/19/2014 12:20:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com writes: > I saw one of the most dominating pitching performances in history last > night from the stands. Just amazing! So exhausted. AMAZING! > Joshua ================= Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:46:31 -0500 To: Joshua Levine Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Kershaw no-hitter From: TJ Valacak Awesome! I just watched all the outs via the link Spike provided. So cool. I know that everytime I go to a game, it's in my head, hoping to see a no-hitter, especially is the pitcher makes it two or three innings. Congrats on being there! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 19, 2014, at 12:20 PM, "Joshua Levine Wite3@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings]" > I saw one of the most dominating pitching performances in history last night from the stands. Just amazing! So exhausted. AMAZING! > Joshua ================= Date: 20 Jun 2014 03:36:03 -0700 To: Subject: sharing a store From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:45:36 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC History "Hats" From: Larry Tipton Version #1 ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:46:32 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC History "Hats" From: Larry Tipton Version #2 ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:48:23 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC History "Hats" From: Larry Tipton Version #3 ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 16:27:36 -0700 To: "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: ron santo cubs dvd available for trade From: mark zentkovich this old cub is the title here is a link to one on ebay THIS OLD CUB CHICAGO CUBS RON SANTO ERNIE BANKS BASEBALL MLB DVD NEW BILL MURRY THIS OLD CUB CHICAGO CUBS RON SANTO ERNIE... US $14.99 Brand New in DVDs & Movies, DVDs & Blu-ray Discs View on www.ebay.com Preview by Yahoo just looking for a few random vintage baseball for football for my trade box please let me know if you have any interest thanks, Mark Zentkovich ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 23:45:26 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Roster V 14.4 Fill in the Blanks From: ChicoD1@aol.com Here's the update for today: Name Cell Phone Hotel Thurs Game Swap Session Days There Sal Domino 516-238-8070 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Anthony Arbeeny 347-680-5243 Family No Yes Fr-Su Brian Betza 717-525-0697 ? No Yes Fr-Su Greg/Wade Conway 812-204-9807 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts Yes No We-Sa Joe Denning Richard Dingman 413-695-1303 Comfort Inn Cle Airport No Yes Tu-Su Bob Donaldson 781-534-2811 Residence Inn Cleveland Yes No Th-Sa Joel Friedman 978-621-2150 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Th-Su Spike Glidden 508-472-9915 Yes Th-Su Kent Goto 618-910-9354 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Tom Housley 937-269-7655 Gary Mandell 773-547-2112 With Family No Yes Th, Sa-Su John McLaughlin Ken Morganti 339-440-2862 Motel 6 Cleveland Airport Yes Yes M-Su Nick Pelletier 651-247-9116 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts We-Su Ron Perry 989-513-9058 Ken Pillion Yes Fr-Su Mike Rich 248-709-2235 Yes We-Su Steve Rittenberg 256-585-4329 Comfort Inn Cle Airport Yes M-M Wes Shepherd 937-367-4724 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts No Yes Th-Sa Taylor Schock 919-423-5190 Cleveland Airport Marriott ? Yes We-Su Mark Talbot 586-306-6033 Sam Taylor 330-322-3718 Home No Yes We, Fr-Su Jimi Thayer 704-507-5671 ? No ? Fr-Sa Larry Tipton 904-318-9372 Cleveland Airport Marriott Yes Yes We-Mo Mac Wubben 240-423-4605 ================= Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2014 02:08:05 -0700 To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Roster V 14.4 Fill in the Blanks From: John Dahms hey all. looks like the cards are falling the way of the good guy this year and even though I will only be able to attend for Saturday and sunday, at least its a start. just testing the waters to see if anyone who already has a hotel booked might take pity on this guy for Saturday nite. really I am just seeing if there is anyone who might have some room for me on Saturday night before I book a motel room for myself. also, not sure of the parking situation at the convention center, nor how the ticket thingworks. anybody give this newby some advice? John Dahms 3260 Kingsbrook Dr. #601 Jackson, MI I collect vintage baseball and football cards. please check out my site. http://jdsvintagesportscards.weebly.com/ On Fri, 6/20/14, ChicoD1@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Roster V 14.4 Fill in the Blanks To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, June 20, 2014, 11:45 PM Here's the update for today: ThereSalDomino516-238-8070Howard Johnson Cle AirportYesYesTu-SuAnthonyArbeeny347-680-5243FamilyNoYesFr-SuBrianBetza717-525-0697?NoYesFr-SuGreg/WadeCo= nway812-204-9807Days Inn Middlebrook HtsYesNoWe-SaJoeDenningRichardDingman413-695-1303Comfort Inn Cle AirportNoYesTu-SuBobDonaldson781-534-2811Residence Inn ClevelandYesNoTh-SaJoelFriedman978-621-2150Howard Johnson Cle AirportYesYesTh-SuSpikeGlidden508-472-9915YesTh-SuKentGoto618-910-9354Howard Johnson Cle AirportYesYesTu-SuTomHousley937-269-7655GaryMandell773-547-2112With 6 Cleveland AirportYesYesM-SuNickPelletier651-247-9116Days Inn Middlebrook esWe-SuSteveRittenberg256-585-4329Comfort Inn Cle AirportYesM-MWesShepherd937-367-4724Days Inn Middlebrook HtsNoYesTh-SaTaylorSchock919-423-5190Cleveland Airport MarriottYesYesWe-MoMacWubben240-423-4605 #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473 -- #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp { border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:10px 0;padding:0 10px;} #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp hr { border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp #yiv9057759473hd { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp #yiv9057759473ads { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp .yiv9057759473ad { padding:0 0;} #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp .yiv9057759473ad p { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp .yiv9057759473ad a { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-sponsor #yiv9057759473ygrp-lc { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-sponsor #yiv9057759473ygrp-lc #yiv9057759473hd { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-sponsor #yiv9057759473ygrp-lc .yiv9057759473ad { margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;} #yiv9057759473 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#yiv9057759473ygrp-text p { margin:0 0 1em 0;} #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-text tt { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-vital ul li:last-child { border-right:none !important; ================= Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2014 10:35:30 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Hats From: Larry Tipton I am having trouble posting images to the Ramblings Server, are these images showing up? ================= Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2014 10:36:04 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Hats From: Larry Tipton I am having trouble posting images to the Ramblings Server, are these images showing up? ================= Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2014 12:27:49 -0400 (EDT) To: jd3681@yahoo.com, OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Roster V 14.4 Fill in the Blanks From: ChicoD1@aol.com Content-Language: en There are a few ways the ticket thing works. 1- you can buy the package for the show at 120 bucks. This gives you the autograph tickets and some useless (at least in my opinion- I have a box of National stuff) trinkets from some of the card companies. Thing is, a lot of them you have to go to the booth and collect now. In your case, not the best option, because you aren't going to be there all days. 2- The dealer badge scramble. Mike and Steve secure us a number of badges and we play shuttle with. For $10/day up to $30 max, we will shuffle the badges to get people in the show. I usually will carry one of the extras. Call me when you get there and either myself or one of the boys will come out and get you the badge to get in. 3- You can pay the daily price of $20 bucks. Parking- we try to carpool as best we can. Pay off the driver in cards or cash for the parking fee (I think it's $10). Some guys have a shuttle bus from their hotel to the show. At times we have met at that hotel and hopped In a message dated 6/21/2014 5:08:06 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jd3681@yahoo.com writes: hey all. looks like the cards are falling the way of the good guy this year and even though I will only be able to attend for Saturday and sunday, at least its a start. just testing the waters to see if anyone who already has a hotel booked might take pity on this guy for Saturday nite. really I am just seeing if there is anyone who might have some room for me on Saturday night before I book a motel room for myself. also, not sure of the parking situation at the convention center, nor how the ticket thing works. anybody give this newby some advice? John Dahms 3260 Kingsbrook Dr. #601 Jackson, MI I collect vintage baseball and football cards. please check out my site. http://jdsvintagesportscards.weebly.com/ On Fri, 6/20/14, ChicoD1@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] wrote: Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Roster V 14.4 Fill in the Blanks To: OBC-National@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, June 20, 2014, 11:45 PM Here's the update for today: Name Cell ThereSalDomino516-238-8070Howard Johnson Cle way812-204-9807Days Inn Middlebrook HtsYesNoWe-SaJoeDenning RichardDingman413-695-1303Comfort Inn Cle AirportNoYesTu-SuBobDonaldson781-534-2811Residence Inn ClevelandYesNoTh-SaJoelFriedman978-621-2150Howard Johnson Cle YesTh-SuKentGoto618-910-9354Howard Johnson Cle AirportYesYesTu-SuTomHousley937-269-7655 GaryMandell773-547-2112With FamilyNoYesTh, Sa-SuJohnMcLaughlin KenMorganti339-440-2862Motel 6 Cleveland AirportYesYesM-SuNickPelletier651-247-9116Days Middlebrook Hts We-SuRon Perry989-513-9058 KenPillion YesFr-SuMikeRich248-709-2235 YesWe-SuSteveRittenberg256-585-4329Comfort Inn Cle Airport YesM-MWes Shepherd937-367-4724Days Inn Middlebrook HtsNoYesTh-SaTaylorSchock919-423-5190Cleveland Airport Marriott?YesWe-SuMark Talbot586-306-6033 SamTaylor330-322-3718HomeNoYesWe, Fr-SuJimiThayer704-507-5671?No?Fr-SaLarry Airport MarriottYesYesWe-MoMacWubben240-423-4605 #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473 -- #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp { border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:10px 0;padding:0 10px;} #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp hr { border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp #yiv9057759473hd { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp #yiv9057759473ads { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp .yiv9057759473ad { padding:0 0;} #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp .yiv9057759473ad p { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-mkp .yiv9057759473ad a { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-sponsor #yiv9057759473ygrp-lc { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-sponsor #yiv9057759473ygrp-lc 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font-size:77%;list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;} #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-sponsor #yiv9057759473ov ul { margin:0;padding:0 0 0 8px;} #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-text { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-text p { margin:0 0 1em 0;} #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-text tt { #yiv9057759473 #yiv9057759473ygrp-vital ul li:last-child { border-right:none !important; ================= Date: 21 Jun 2014 11:31:17 -0700 To: Subject: Hey I completed a set From: rjsfgmv@aol.com ================= Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2014 07:51:48 -0700 To: OBC Ramblings Subject: My next new 1952 Topps variation From: Patrick Prickett Hi All, I haven=E2=99t released a new 1952 Topps variation in a couple weeks =E2=A6 so it=E2=99s time to correct that =E2=A6 but before Ido, let=E2=99s recap how many cards are presently known in the master set currently: 631 Cards How do we get this total? The break down:= Red Backs=E2=93 Black backs =E2=93 80 3rd series grey backs (with dull fronts) =E2=93 60 3rd series grey backs (with glossy fronts) =E2=93 60 (NOTE: In theory all 60 exist. In practice, it is not known if a full set of glossies survived over the ages. AT LEAST 3 cards were printed for each regular print, and 2 cards for each SP in the 3rd series) Lou Kretlow BB =E2=93 yellow background; BB =E2=93 peach background; RB =E2=93 peach background #43 - Ray Scarborough BB - peach background; BB =E2=93 yellow background; RB =E2=93 peach background #48 - Joe Page BB =E2=93 Sain bio; BB =E2=93 Page bio; RB #49 =E2=93 John Sain BB =E2=93 Sainbio; BB =E2=93 Page bio; #55 - Ray Boone =E2=93 greenish background; BB =E2=93 amber background; RB =E2=93 amber #80 - Herman Wehmeier BB =E2=93 yellow background; BB - orange RB =E2=93 orange background #88 - Bob Feller =E2=9Cclear background hazy background lines (I actual view this as non-existent versus clearly defined lines =E2=93 but this is Gilkinson=E2=99s original terminology) #99 - Gene Woodling border gap, center bootm; no border gap #116 - Carl Scheib border gap, lower left; no border #146 - Frank House regular logo; yellow logo -WB; yellow logo =E2=93 GB; yellow logo with red tongue #162 - Del Crandall Orange background; red background #219 - Bobby Shantz red heart bottom; airbrushed red heart bottom; no heart bottom #283 - Phil Masi line top center; partial red line; no red line #307 =E2=93 Frank Campos Black star;partial black star; red star; black border missing top left (red star) (no black star broken borderis known to me, if you have one, please let me know) #311- Mickey Mantle stitches left; stitches right #312 =E2=93 Jackie Robinson stitches left; stitches #313- Bobby Thomson stitches left; stitches right #314 =E2=93 Roy Campanella =E2=9Cr=E2=9D missing on back in=E2=9CMajor league=E2=9D; has =E2=9Cr=E2=9D So our new card for today (#632 in the master set) -- #77 Bob Kennedy (red back variation =E2=93 no black back variation exists) This card is another very obvious variation so it=E2=99s a wonder that it has not been recognized to date (especially when you realize that the Feller and Crandall =E2=93 which are two of the hardest variations to spot in the entire set were recognized so early in Gilkinson=E2=99s book). To make life easier for you, here is variation #1: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Topps-77-PSA-6-493125-/380915994928?ptUS_Baseball&hashitem58b05cd130 Here is variation #2: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOB-KENNEDY-1952-52-TOPPS-77-VINTAGE-BASEBALL-CARD-INDIANS-/130587826890?ptUS_Baseball&hashitem1e67a41aca For those of you who care about such things =E2=A6 I do expect a premium will ultimately be given for this card, as it is not the most common the set =E2=A6 but both variations are plentiful now =E2=A6 so you should be able to pick up nice copies of both for under $10 (not NM =E2=93 but nice collector=E2=99s stuff) if you=E2=99re patient. Good luck! ================= To: OBC Ramblings Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:19:39 -0400 Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] My next new 1952 Topps variation From: richard dingman Nice catch Patrick, missing bottom black border, I've added it to my wantables. Richard D To: obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2014 07:51:48 -0700 Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] My next new 1952 Topps variation Hi All, I haven=92t released a new 1952 Topps variation in a couple weeks =85 so it=92s time to correct that =85 but before I do, let=92s recaphow cards are presently known in the master set currently: 631 CardsHow do weget this total? The break down: Red Backs =96 407Black backs =96803rd series grey backs (with dull fronts) =96 603rd series grey backs (with glossy fronts) =96 60 (NOTE: In theory all 60 exist. In practice, it is not known if a full set of glossies survived over the ages. AT LEAST 3 cards were printed for each regular print, and 2 cards for each SP in the 3rd series) #42 - Lou Kretlow BB =96 yellow background; BB =96 peach background; RB =96 peach background #43 - Ray Scarborough BB - peach background; BB =96 yellow background; RB =96 peach background#48 - Joe Page BB =96 Sain bio; BB =96 Page bio; RB#49 =96 John Sain BB =96 Sain bio; BB =96 Page bio; RB#55 - Ray Boone BB =96 greenish background; BB =96 amber background; RB =96 amber background#80 - Herman Wehmeier BB =96 yellow background; BB - orange background; RB =96 orange background#88 - Bob Feller =93clear background hazy background lines (I actual view this as non-existent versus clearly defined lines =96 but this is Gilkinson=92s original terminology)#99 - Gene Woodling border gap, center bootm;no border gap #116 - Carl Scheib border gap, lower left; no border #146 - Frank House regular logo; yellow logo -WB; yellow logo =96 GB; yellow logo with red tongue #162 - Del Crandall Orange background; red background #219 - Bobby Shantz red heart bottom; airbrushed red heart bottom; no heart bottom #283 - Phil Masi red line top center; partial red line; no red line #307 =96 Frank Campos Black star; partial black star; red star; black border missing top left (red star) (no black star broken border is known to me, if you have one, please let me know) #311- Mickey Mantle stitches left; stitches right #312 =96 Jackie Robinson stitches left; stitches right #313- Bobby Thomson stitches left; stitches right #314 =96 Roy Campanella =93r=94 missing on back in =93Major league=94; has So our new card for today (#632 in the master set) -- #77 Bob Kennedy (red back variation =96 no back variation exists) This card is another very obvious variation so it=92s a wonder that it has not been recognized to date (especially when you realize that the Feller and Crandall =96 which are two of the hardest variations to spot in the entire set were recognized so early in Gilkinson=92s book). To make life easier for you, here is variation #1: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Topps-77-PSA-6-493125-/380915994928?ptUS_Baseball&hashitem58b05cd130 Here is variation #2: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOB-KENNEDY-1952-52-TOPPS-77-VINTAGE-BASEBALL-CARD-INDIANS-/130587826890?ptUS_Baseball&hashitem1e67a41aca For those of you who care about such things =85 I do expect a premium will ultimately be given for this card, as it is not the most common the set =85 but both variations are plentiful now =85 so you should be ableto up nice copies of both for under $10 (not NM =96 but nice collector=92s grade stuff) if you=92re patient. Good luck! ================= Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2014 16:57:30 -0400 To: ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Roster V 14.4 Fill in the Blanks From: Joel Freedman Hi, Two more questions...... Have we chosen a section to sit in to watch Cleveland - Seattle on Thursday Also, can you provide the address for the swap? On Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at 12:27 PM, ChicoD1@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] < OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > There are a few ways the ticket thing works. > 1- you can buy the package for the show at 120 bucks. This gives you the > autograph tickets and some useless (at least in my opinion- I have a box of > National stuff) trinkets from some of the card companies. Thing is, a lot > of them you have to go to the booth and collect now. In your case, not the > best option, because you aren't going to be there all days. > 2- The dealer badge scramble. Mike and Steve secure us a number of badges > and we play shuttle with. For $10/day up to $30 max, we will shuffle the > badges to get people in the show. I usually will carry one of the extras. > Call me when you get there and either myself or one of the boys will come > out and get you the badge to get in. > 3- You can pay the daily price of $20 bucks. > Parking- we try to carpool as best we can. Pay off the driver in cards or > cash for the parking fee (I think it's $10). Some guys have a shuttle bus > from their hotel to the show. At times we have met at that hotel and hopped > a ride. > Sal > In a message dated 6/21/2014 5:08:06 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > jd3681@yahoo.com writes: > hey all. looks like the cards are falling the way of the good guy this > year and even though I will only be able to attend for Saturday and > sunday, at least its a start. just testing the waters to see if anyone > who already has a hotel booked might take pity on this guy for Saturday > nite. > really I am just seeing if there is anyone who might have some room for me > on Saturday night before I book a motel room for myself. also, not sure > of the parking situation at the convention center, nor how the ticket thing > works. anybody give this newby some advice? > thanks > JD > John Dahms > 3260 Kingsbrook Dr. #601 > Jackson, MI > 49202 > I collect vintage baseball and football cards. please check out my site. > http://jdsvintagesportscards.weebly.com/ > -------------------------------------------- > On Fri, 6/20/14, ChicoD1@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] < > OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Roster V 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I have a few unopened boxes of the 78s, and would gladly sell them at that price. Anyone have a good ebayrating that I could list through? I have never sold on ebay and my ebay rating is about 100. Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: ChicoD1@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: bskp1 ; OBC-Ramblings Sent: Wed, Jun 18, 2014 9:13 pm Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] 1978 Topps Unopened packs I figure we could get about 25 full sets for that price at the National... In a message dated 6/18/2014 9:28:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Some wild bidding going on. Chuck http://www.ebay.com/itm/301217217397?ssPageNameSTRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksidp3984.m1423.l2649 ================= Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 04:30:42 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC-Ramblings , ChicoD1 , Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] 1978 Topps Unopened packs From: familytoad@comcast.net I think it's a shill, at least partially.
Although I don't have specific proof.
I do know that the seller is a first class putz.
Mike, you'd get at least half of that current price easily if you wanted to sell.
OBC Forever,
Brian



Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App ================= To: Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 08:53:13 -0500 Subject: Re: My next new 1952 Topps variation From: "George Vrechek" Thanks, Patrick, for the neat find regarding #77 Kennedy. Again it is amazing that this stuff goes undetected for 62 years. Based on your searching you note that this is not a one-off printing difference, although it is a printing difference as opposed to a pre-setup variation. The good news is that it is a low-numbered card and not a star so we should be able to add him into the fold if so inclined. Our photos on the OBC variation group don't seem to include good examples of the Feller and Crandall differences. If you have some I would be interested in seeing them. The Fellers are ones I posted which may not be the right difference. I haven't see an orange-enough Crandall to make me feel it was noticeable enough. There are undoubtedly more cards like some that I have which would be considered printing differences but either too minor or infrequent to run around trying to find. The ones I have in this category are #16 Hermanski and #17 Hegan black back with red or orange uniform numbers (the entire series would have to have this washed-out red look) and #164 Dubiel missing all of the red ink. You point out that the third series graybacks come in two slightly different versions. In any event, thanks for perking the interest in variations/printing differences again. Even I run out of gas looking for some of these, especially the silly ones that pop up on ebay that amount to goofed-up printing jobs. If you look hard-enough, just about every card could have some difference and we can't go around trying to collect every card. Can we? Well maybe we can. It's only a hobby. My latest "binge" is trying to increase the number of vintage single sport cards that I have. I have tried drafting behind Mike Rich but it is too hard to keep up and I've fallen off the back (to borrow some cycling George Vrechek ================= Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 10:12:56 -0400 (EDT) To: trufan999@aol.com Subject: Chicago show this Weekend From: smartalecx@aol.com hi john generally it is, but with national coming up in 5 weeks, i am not sure i know uncle dick decourcey will be there. i have found the shows to be getting better recently from a vintage point of view. i plan to be there on Saturday as well. wear your hat! generally, we meet up around noon for some lunch as well! anyone else planning to be there? In a message dated 6/23/2014 9:10:25 A.M. Central Daylight Time, trufan999@aol.com writes: Is the Chicago show this weekend worth while. I'm planning on going on ================= Date: 23 Jun 2014 12:26:06 -0700 To: Subject: Re: OBC Hats From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 13:04:47 -0700 To: OBC Ramblings Subject: What a day!!! From: Glenn Codere What a FANTASTIC day this has been!!! First off, I received my latest big box of cards from my middleman extraordinaire Bill Ashton. This box contained goodies such as a '59T Frank Robinson, a '62T Kaline greenie, a '64T Curt Flood upgrade, LOADS of Topps Heritage SPs and UV Tigers....and a 1967T #561 Sandy Alomar - the second last cardin that set. I also received a box of 2014 Topps Series 1 that I'll crack open while watching this evenings World Cup games. Anyway, after tucking that Alomar card safely into the binder, I had a quick browse on ebay to see if there was any action on the LAST card I needed for my '67T set - #600 Brooks Robinson. And I can report that not only was there a card on offer with just a few hours to go, it was also in pretty good shape AND sitting at a more than reasonable price. So, I had a crack at it....AND WON it at $40!!!! My 1967T set is now virtually complete. The final card is officially "in transit". Wow!! I think I started on the '67 set in 1998 or 1999. Amazing to think that I've finally finished it!! This day can't get much better!! Glasgow, Scotland Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection WantList ================= To: Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:40:41 -0500 Subject: Re: Chicago show this Weekend From: "George Vrechek" I don't think I'm going to be able to get out to Rosemont. Family, family this weekend. George Vrechek ================= Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:13:26 -0400 (EDT) To: larrytipton@windstream.net Subject: Re: Monday at Gurus From: smartalecx@aol.com warren lahr? is anyone as old as me from the cleveland area remember him on the TV broadcasts of the Browns in the mid-60s? back in the day when all home games were blacked out? ================= To: Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 09:44:02 -0500 Subject: Price Guide help From: "George Vrechek" I'm looking for prices (theoretically near mint for a common card) for the following sets derived from some published or online guide: Leading baseball players etc. Gold Coin Baseball players small die cut game? Baseball players, photos, Newsboys League Athletes and Prizefighters, photos Baseball scenes women players Champion Athletes and Prizefighters Champion Athletes and Prizefighters, Mecca, Tolstoi Prizefighters Series 100 and 102 Oxford etc Champions, Series of 25 Honest Long Sports Girls, Hamilton King Any help would be appreciated. ================= Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:00:21 +0000 To: "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: Monday at Gurus From: Unfortunately, I'm old enough to remember him in the 60s, paired with Ken Coleman and also maybe Frank Glieber. He was a Cleveland guy, out of Western Reserve University. Sadly, died very young. ---- "smartalecx@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings]" wrote: > warren lahr? is anyone as old as me from the cleveland area remember him > on the TV broadcasts of the Browns in the mid-60s? back in the day when > all home games were blacked out? > gm ================= Date: 24 Jun 2014 11:10:13 -0700 To: Subject: Which hat will Ken wear at the National? From: directorth@aol.com ================= To: Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:21:28 -0700 Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Which hat will Ken wear at the National? [1 Attachment] From: "Grant Rainsley" Well, since he is heading to the National, we know he has piracy on his mind.........go with the pirate outfit. From: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com] Sent: June-24-14 11:10 AM To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Which hat will Ken wear at the National? [1 Attachment] [Attachment(s) from directorth@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] included below] As the veterans of the national know, Ken Morganti always seems to choose arather unique chapeau during the show. Helps us find him, which in turn helps us to find bargains. So, to help things this year, I put together a little collection of potential hats for Ken. Which looks best ??? No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4592 / Virus Database: 3972/7735 - Release Date: 06/24/14 ================= Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:32:24 -0700 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Which hat will Ken wear at the National? From: Glenn Codere Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection WantList From: "'Grant Rainsley' grains@shaw.ca [OBC-Ramblings]" To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 7:21 PM Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Which hat will Ken wear at the National? Well, since he is heading to the National, we know he has piracy on his mind.........go with the pirate outfit. From:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com] Sent: June-24-14 11:10 AM To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Which hat will Ken wear at the National? [1 Attachment] [Attachment(s) from directorth@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] included below] As the veterans of the national know, Ken Morganti always seems to choose arather unique chapeau during the show. Helps us find him, which in turn helps us to find bargains. So, to help things this year, I put together a little collection of potential hats for Ken. Which looks best ??? No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4592 / Virus Database: 3972/7735 - Release Date: 06/24/14 ================= To: Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 08:58:54 -0500 Subject: Re: Which hat will Ken wear at the National? From: "George Vrechek" Well done, Tom. Ken could store his cards in many of the hat options. I like the Pharrell Williams lid. ================= Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 07:43:33 -0700 To: OBC-Ramblings Subject: 60 and/or 64 topps tattoos From: Rick I notice awhile back someone having these on their list and was close to completion but I can figure out who it was now someone step up? Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:57:33 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: 1973 variations From: smartalecx@aol.com looking to add these to my wantlist. the scd lists mainly orange vs. brown backgrounds for the coaches. beckett lists "ear" variations as well as can someone post a list of the variations for this set? (not as interested in things like broken borders, blobs, etc.) 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: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:55:24 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Small World From: "wwesmyster2@aol.com" ================= To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:42:49 -0400 Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] 1973 variations From: richard dingman here is a list of all '73 variations I know, there are more but I no longerpay attention to anything after 1972... Some of these are trivial, but you can sort those out as you wish. red color means I never found it. I traded off my 1973s so now I only havea few random dupes.... 197312Zimmer - MgrBackground orange, Podres has no earsOrange background, Podres has earsBrown background, Podres has right earBrown background, Podres missing right ear20BahnsenNo gapsSmall gap left border31BellNo gapsLarge or small gap in right border49Quilici - MgrNo trees in backgroundBackgroundhas trees, Morgan has right earBackground has trees, Morgan missing right ear64SB LeadersNo gapsSmall gap right border74ChampionNo gapsOne small gap top borderTwo small gaps top border79WilloughbyNo green speckGreen speck above left eye81Lockman - MgrBackground orange, no treesBackground orange, has trees93AlouNo gapsSmall gap right border96GriffinNormalWhite streak through "base" on front100AaronNo gapsSmall gap right border101Henderson - MgrNogapsSmall gap left border106HumphreyNo gapsSmall gaps left and right borders113GroteNo gapsSmall gap top border116Houk - MgrBackground orangeBackground brown124HardinNormalBig green blob in grass at left128SizemoreNo green stripe at top near batGreen stripe at top near bat129ForsterNo gapsSmall gapright border131Kasko - MgrBackground orangeBackground brown136Weaver - MgrBackground orangeBackground brown179Williams - MgrBackground orange, Noren and Horscheit have no left earsBackground brownBackground orange, Noren andHorscheit have left earsBackground orange, Stock has white spot over cap logo180JenkinsNormalBlack horizontal mark through left border201HendrickYellow baseball on frontWhite baseball on front237Mathews - MgrBackground orange, Busby has right earBackground brownBackground orange, Busby missing right ear252Fox - MgrBackground orangeBackground brown254StonemanNo gapsSmall gap left border257Berra - MgrBackground orangeBackground brownBackground orange, Yost hat brim visible271HuttonNo gapsSmall gap top border276LovittoNo gapsSmall gap right border 284 BorgmannNormalBlack side borders mis-aligned291MoretNo gapsSmall border gap Black side borders mis-aligned297W WilliamsNormalGrass partly yellow left sideLarge gap left border323B Martin -MgrBackground dark orangeBackground light orange329KranepoolNormalYellow scratch marks on grass, black side borders mis-aligned335TolanNo gapsSmall gap right border336BradleyNo gapsSmall gap right border337DuncanNo gapsSmallgap left border373Small gap right or top border368BucknerNo gapsSmall gapsleft and bottom borders377Mauch - MgrBackground dark orangeBackground light orange379AcostaLogo circle is redLogo circle orange391LacyNormalGrass partly blue right side393CardenalNormalRed blob on cap417SpinksNo gapsGap in top borderGaps in top, left and right borders421Winkles - MgrBackground orangeBackground brown422RobertsonNormalGreen specks in hair and below elbow426LaRocheNormalInset photo leg gap (?)428SimpsonNo gapsGaps in top, left and right, not just left and right, bordersGaps in left and right borders430BlueNo gapsSmall gap left borderSmall gap right border432FrisellaNormalChunk missing lower left border434GiantsNo gapsGaps in top and bottom borders443ThompsonNo gapsSmall gaps left and right borders449Aspromonte - MgrBackgroundorangeBackground brown452CasanovaNormalYellow scratches on right edge of grass 458MasonNormalBlack mark on shirt back letter459HowarthNo gapsSmall gaps left and right borders 463TatumNormalRed slash through inset figure466ArciaNo gapsSmall gap top border467RyanNo gapsSmall gap right border478W JohnsonNo gapsSmall gap right border plus white spots482ReuschelNo gapsLarge gaps left and right borders485CashNormal, no gapsSmall gap left borderRed specks in dirt and face Green specks in dirt and lower half uniform486Ozark- MgrBackground orange, no gapsCoaches background brownBackground orange, gaps in top and bottom borders497Schoendienst - MgrBackground light orangeBrown background Background dark orange504E WilliamsNo gapsSmall gaps both side borders508G BrownNo gapsLarge gaps left and right borders514KenneyNo gapsSmall gap top border517Virdon - MgrBackground orangeBackground brown521BravesNormalTigers on front523GrangerNo gapsLarge gaps left and right borders526O BrownNo gapsTwo large gaps lower left borderGap upper right border528BlairNo specksWhite specks on face640BosmanNo gapsSmall gap left borderRichard To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:57:33 -0400 Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] 1973 variations looking to add these to my wantlist. the scd lists mainly orange vs. brown backgrounds for the coaches. beckett lists "ear" variations as well as others. can someone post a list of the variations for this set? (not as interested in things like broken borders, blobs, etc.) 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL http://gmcards.homestead.com/mywebpage.html OCT, OBC, DT, TB ================= Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 22:35:43 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, Subject: new wantlist From: smartalecx@aol.com really an extension of my completed 1973 set. i have decided to add the 1973 manager/coaches variations. thanks to mike dillon and richard dingman for providing help with list. some of the background color variations are pretty tough to tell from the photos, but the rest are pretty easy if you have both to look at. so please take a look, and let me know if we can help each other out. gary mandell 1973 TOPPS VARIATION WANT LIST (differences in coaches pictures or background color, solid or natural (trees or something in the orange background)) 12 (podres no right ear) 49 morgan/rodgers natural background) 81 (aguirre/banks natural background) 116 (hegan/howard/howser natural background 131 (lenhardt no right ear) 179 (hoscheit with left ear) 237 (burdette with right ear) 252 (darker orange background) 257 (brown background) 421 (pale orange background) 486 (dark orange background) 497 (bright orange background) 517 (mazeroski with right ear) 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, 26 Jun 2014 16:18:23 -0400 To: Subject: Help needed From: "Mark Talbot" Hi Guys, I recently won an auction item with Huggins & Scott and I just realized that even after an 18% hammer fee they want an additional $18 in S&H costs for a single lot - OUCH!!! Is there anyone in the Silver Springs MD area that could pick this lot up for me and send it my way. I would much prefer to send shipping costs and plenty of cardboard travelers to one of my friends than send this crazy amount to the auction house. Please respond to both my email addresses if you can do this for me. REGARDS ----------------------------- MARK Mark S. Talbot 34030 Chatsworth Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48312 ================= Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:23:16 -0700 To: OBC Ramblings Subject: Anyone know anything about original Berk Ross photos? From: Patrick Prickett So I picked up 8x10 (ish) sized photos that match the 1952 Berk Ross JackieRobinson, Pee Wee Reese (in that sweet pose) and Duke Snider. The seller claims they were all type 1 originals ... but I'm not sure I buy this, asthey all have the signatures (in white letters) on them that match the photos. The signatures were not hand added (i.e. they are part of the photograph) so that makes me think these are not type 1s for sure ... but I don't know much about how the berk ross cards were made/where these come from/etc. Where these some team issued set? (I also have Campy - which doesn't match his cards, and Ebbets Field - so maybe this is some set?) Have these been reprinted? (the paper on the photos is inconclusive to my knowledge - I'm betting against the 1950s because it's in such good condition - but these all came framed, so maybe I'm wrong on that?) Like I said ... what I know is that these are large photos that exactly match the berk ross cards. Any help beyond that is welcome! ================= To: patrick_prickett@yahoo.com, obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:00:38 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Anyone know anything about original Berk Ross photos? From: Joshua Levine Okay...here is what I can tell....it is not berk ross photos but Bond Breadphotos from 1947...in fact there were some kind of premium issued but Ebbets does not seem to cataloged with that set. The photos seem to match as dothe signatures...it could very well be a stadium giveaway from Ebbets fromaround that time or given away in stores with bread purchase...no one seems to know according to my big books. -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Prickett patrick_prickett@yahoo.com [OBC-Ramblings] To: OBC Ramblings Sent: Thu, Jun 26, 2014 6:23 pm Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Anyone know anything about original Berk Ross photos? So I picked up 8x10 (ish) sized photos that match the 1952 Berk Ross JackieRobinson, Pee Wee Reese (in that sweet pose) and Duke Snider. The seller claims they were all type 1 originals ... but I'm not sure I buy this, as they all have the signatures (in white letters) on them that match the photos. The signatures were not hand added (i.e. they are part of the photograph) so that makes me think these are not type 1s for sure ... but I don't know much about how the berk ross cards were made/where these come from/etc. Where these some team issued set? (I also have Campy - which doesn't matchhis cards, and Ebbets Field - so maybe this is some set?) Have these been reprinted? (the paper on the photos is inconclusive to my knowledge - I'm betting against the 1950s because it's in such good condition - but these all came framed, so maybe I'm wrong on that?) Like I said ... what I know is that these are large photos that exactly match the berk ross cards. Any help beyond that is welcome! ================= To: OBC-Ramblings , OBC-National Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:22:12 -0400 Subject: Cleveland National From: Joe Isaac Hello everyone, The past 7 months have been very stressful for my wife and I. A week before Thanksgiving, I found out my employer MACtac decided to shut down the manufacturing facility in Stow OH the first week of May 2014. Only 30 people in the organization, myself included, were in the know in November. I am the lead engineer for the research and development group associated with this facility. More than 70% of the product line was discontinued and the balance was transitioned to MACtac's Columbus IN, Scranton PA and European facilities - other products were sold to some of the competition. The official announcement of the closure was made in early March that shocked the industry, the company, the city of Stow and NE Ohio. Many rumors about a potential sale never materialized - to this day, there is uncertainty about the company's future. Since March, many people were let go, more than 100 plant workers were gone in May and the layoffs and people leaving for other opportunities continue. I started actively pursuing other opportunities in January and finally landed a position in South Carolina, an area where my wife Marina and I have been wanted to move for some time. The new job starts July 7 and we are in the process of relocating with the help of my new employer. With the National coming at the end of July and the chaos we are facing and the new job, I will not be able to make it this year, even though it was in my backyard and was really looking forward to seeing For those of you attending this year, have a blast. Best regards, Joe Isaac ================= Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:42:27 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Ebay win From: ChicoD1@aol.com Had to share this... Wound up with about 370 cards only 99 past 1977. 71 Ryan 62 Stengel kinda beat up, Seaver's, Mays, Duke's VG or better, 73 unnumbered checklist, 2 74 checklists, SSPCs very nice. All in all, about .14 apiece, the binder is in great shape and all the sheets. Still doesn't make up for spending 75 bucks on a Strawberry rookie, but I'll wind up with about 35 hits that I need, maybe a few upgrades. I wonder where the rest are going to go? ;-) http://www.ebay.com/itm/271522333188?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984. Anyone looking for Mets, let me know what you need (60s, 70s). I may Ebay a couple to recoup (but you guys know me, that will probably NEVER happen). I'm going to try to sort all this before the National maybe post a few waiver wires... ================= Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:50:24 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-National@yahoogroups.com Subject: Roster V 14.5 Fill in the Blanks From: ChicoD1@aol.com Here is the latest. One more month to go! Someone mentioned John McLaughlin early on. Need to know if he is going. I have blanks spots for Joe Denning. Not sure why... Need you guys to get me phone numbers and where you are staying mostly at this point. Makes it easier to find where everyone is and how we shuttle about the show. Also, is someone taking care of the OBC dealer roster? I am looking to find out if Mike McCann will be there. Triple Cities Cards. Guru knows him well, as he was parked under his table with 3600 count boxes in Chicago. Some guys got terrific deals from him. If he's not, he needs to be on our recommended dealers page on the web site... Name Cell Phone Hotel Thurs Game Swap Session Days There Sal Domino 516-238-8070 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Anthony Arbeeny 347-680-5243 Family No Yes Fr-Su Brian Betza 717-525-0697 ? No Yes Fr-Su Greg/Wade Conway 812-204-9807 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts Yes No We-Sa Joe Denning Richard Dingman 413-695-1303 Comfort Inn Cle Airport No Yes Tu-Su Bob Donaldson 781-534-2811 Residence Inn Cleveland Yes No Th-Sa Joel Friedman 978-621-2150 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Th-Su Spike Glidden 508-472-9915 Yes Th-Su Kent Goto 618-910-9354 Howard Johnson Cle Airport Yes Yes Tu-Su Tom Housley 937-269-7655 Gary Mandell 773-547-2112 With Family No Yes Th, Sa-Su John McLaughlin Ken Morganti 339-440-2862 Motel 6 Cleveland Airport Yes Yes M-Su Nick Pelletier 651-247-9116 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts We-Su Ron Perry 989-513-9058 Ken Pillion Yes Fr-Su Mike Rich 248-709-2235 Yes We-Su Steve Rittenberg 256-585-4329 Comfort Inn Cle Airport Yes M-M Wes Shepherd 937-367-4724 Days Inn Middlebrook Hts No Yes Th-Sa Taylor Schock 919-423-5190 Cleveland Airport Marriott ? Yes We-Su Mark Talbot 586-306-6033 Sam Taylor 330-322-3718 Home No Yes We, Fr-Su Jimi Thayer 740-507-5671 ? No ? Fr-Sa Larry Tipton 904-318-9372 Cleveland Airport Marriott Yes Yes We-Mo Mac Wubben 240-423-4605 Crown Plaza Cleve Airport Yes Yes We-Su ================= To: "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" , Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 21:22:17 -0400 Subject: Star Wars cards available From: Taylor Schock Who is collecting Star Wars cards again? I got quite a few of them last weekend and have varying conditions available. All series except for Orange. Let me know what you need. ================= Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 21:05:25 -0700 To: "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: sports treasures shop- knoxville tn From: mark zentkovich has anyone been there? I am going that way this fall and wondered if it is worth checking out thanks, markz ================= Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 12:01:59 -0400 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: OBC Hats From: Larry Tipton ================= Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:52:05 +0000 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Oh no, another accursed need to collect variations. From: I just picked up a nice group of 52 Mother's Cookies, gets me down to 16 cards (yes, including The Rifleman, or, as I prefer to think of him, Jason McCord). But, as I looked through my dupes I realized I had one of the variations--so,as most OBCers know, if you have one, you have to try for them all. So, sometime tomorrow my new wantlist will appear with the 52 Mother's variations. The good news is, I do have a few dupes, which will find there way into some OBC collections. ================= Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 11:17:24 -0500 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Misprinted ebay listed From: Steve Rittenberg Cheap Diamond Star Maranville listed on evilbay as"Maraville" for $10. I would bid on it but I just bought one for $20. Arrgh. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1935-Diamond-Stars-Baseball-Card-3-Rabbit-Maraville-/141328342088?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item20e7d35c48 ================= Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 16:28:56 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: chicago show report From: smartalecx@aol.com i attended the show yesterday, not even sure what it is called now. sponsored by a company that i never heard of. Highlight # 1: Got to spend time with John Leroux (the only OBCer I saw) and a friend of his. Good conversation, and chewed the fat about John Carroll University, which is about 3 moles from my childhood home. Kevin Savage is an alum as well, and he joined in. Highlight # 2: Seeing Uncle Dick, JD, Wayne, AJ Firestone. those were the only 3 obc friendly dealers i saw (see LoLites). Highlight # 3: Walked by a Detroit dealer selling mainly Tigers memorabilia and slabbed cards. Has a small box of vintage marked $1 each. Spent 5 minutes searching and found 7 of the 1973 coaches variations I just posted. And he knocked off 30%. Highlight # 4: I arrived at the parking garage a few minutes late, and I could drive right in. No wait! And I found parking on the 2nd level! This never happens (see lo lite). My biggest purchase of the day was the cost of parking, followed by a Post short print Floyd Robinson at Uncle Dicks. Highlight # 5: I found 4 hits each to the 63 post and jello sets at Uncle Dicks, and 2 topps 65 AFL FB for set # 2 at JDs. Highlight # 6: The entire show cost me $50 including parking and a $5 starbux (the credit card machine was broken). Lo Lite: Those 17 cards were all I found. It was the smallest turnout I have ever seen at a Chicago show. And a first - I saw dealers packing up and leaving at noon. I usually can't get through an entire show during the 7 hour time on a Saturday. Yesterday, I spent less than 3 1/2 hours, with at least an hour spent BSing with the folks mentioned above. Finally, the show was in the larger hall on the first floor. The wifi nor my Verizon signal was working, so I could not check OBC wantlists when I was there. Not sure that promoter will ever do a show here again. The spring and fall Sun Times shows are very good, and National is other worldly. I may find something better to do with my summer Saturday next year! I missed seeing TJ, George and the Michigan crew there! 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: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 21:21:12 -0500 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: 73 basketball paperback book From: MarkZ Jabbar-bucks and Maravich-hawks cover Just looking for a few vintage baseball for the dupes box in trade. Thanks, mark zentkovich ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:15:38 -0400 To: OBC Ramblings , Subject: Flipping the Coins (Topps/Salada/Old London/Coke Cap) From: Jake Elwell I've been meaning to get started with 1971 Topps Coins and a flea market pick-up yesterday gave me the jump I needed. I scored a bag of 29 coins -- 64and 71 Topps + a few other sets, all for 10 bucks + a World War II book intrade. Not bad (I think)! I'm only going to collect 1971 so I have the following coins available: 1962 Salada Football: 149 Richie Lucas, Buffalo Bills 1963 Salada: 2 1964 Topps: 25, 50, 57, 64, 69, 81, 89, 121, 123, 123, 145, 147, 153, 162 1965 Old London: Pete Ward, Chicago White Sox (x2) 1966 Coke Cap FOOTBALL: C42 Charlie Taylor, Washington Redskins Condition is mixed but none are destroyed. I'd like to trade for 1971 coinsbut anything from my want list is fine. This is my new list for 1971 Topps Coins. I ONLY *HAVE*: 8, 44, 49, 62, 71,80, 93, 121, 125, 129 Thanks for reading and Happy Fourth to all. Jake Elwell PO Box 2214 Darien, CT 06820 ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:11:35 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: =?windows-1252?Q?Anybody_Collect=85=85=85=2E?From: Larry Tipton 1965 Fleer "weird-ohs" ? 1974 Fleer "Kustom Cars" ? ================= Date: 30 Jun 2014 14:18:27 -0700 To: Subject: Who needs pages for the '75 minis? From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:34:20 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: messages during the National From: Larry Tipton What server do we use during the National, to let OBC members (who are not there) know what kinds of things we are up to, and what kind of deals we see that they might be interested in? Or breaking OBC News like the Sewer Find of 2012? Do we use Ramblings Or National server? Twice a year I adjust my Yahoo Groups account from "digest" to "single messages" #1 during Christmas to read all the OBC Santa messages. #2 during theNational to keep up with all the activity. I think the BEST way to establish a "REAL TIME" National experience would be via Twitter. Does OBC have a Twitter feed? Or is that just one more thingto manage? I know everyone gets the email messages, I would be afraid we would leave somebody out if we moved it to Twitter? ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:44:16 -0400 To: Larry Tipton Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] messages during the National From: Doug I was thinking those attending could wear web cams and stream live feeds toeveryone and we could send "buy" messages to you on your google glasses. Sent from my iPad On Jun 30, 2014, at 5:34 PM, "Larry Tipton larrytipton@windstream.net [OBC-Ramblings]" wrote: > What server do we use during the National, to let OBC members (who are not there) know what kinds of things we are up to, and what kind of deals we see that they might be interested in? Or breaking OBC News like the Sewer Find of 2012? Do we use Ramblings Or National server? > Twice a year I adjust my Yahoo Groups account from "digest" to "single messages" #1 during Christmas to read all the OBC Santa messages. #2 during the National to keep up with all the activity. > I think the BEST way to establish a "REAL TIME" National experience wouldbe via Twitter. Does OBC have a Twitter feed? Or is that just one more thing to manage? I know everyone gets the email messages, I would be afraid wewould leave somebody out if we moved it to Twitter? > Guru ================= To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:54:43 GMT Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Who needs pages for the '75 minis? From: "cardclctor@aol.com" ================= To: "obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 18:06:15 -0400 Subject: soaking cards From: Shawn Smart Hi all - I feel like I read on here once a recommendation for how to soak a card in order the remove another card that is stuck to it. Could someone send me that lesson? Thanks in advance!=09=09=09=09=09 ================= To: Jake Elwell , OBC Ramblings Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 19:06:28 -0400 Subject: RE: [OBC-Wantlist] Flipping the Coins (Topps/Salada/Old London/Coke From: Taylor Schock Add #s 1, 14, 23, and 40 to your 1971 coin "have" list. ;) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com; OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com From: OBC-Wantlist-noreply@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:15:38 -0400 Subject: [OBC-Wantlist] Flipping the Coins (Topps/Salada/Old London/Coke Cap) I've been meaning to get started with 1971 Topps Coins and a flea market pick-up yesterday gave me the jump I needed. I scored a bag of 29 coins-- 64 and 71 Topps + a few other sets, all for 10 bucks + a World War II book in trade. Not bad (I think)! I'm only going to collect 1971 so I have the following coins available: 1962 Salada Football: 149 Richie Lucas, Buffalo Bills 1963 Salada: 2 1964 Topps: 25, 50, 57, 64, 69, 81, 89, 121, 123, 123, 145, 147, 153, 162 1965 Old London: Pete Ward, Chicago White Sox (x2) 1966 Coke Cap FOOTBALL: C42 Charlie Taylor, Washington Redskins Condition is mixed but none are destroyed. I'd like to trade for 1971 coinsbut anything from my want list is fine. This is my new list for 1971 Topps Coins. I ONLY *HAVE*: 8, 44, 49, 62, 71,80, 93, 121, 125, 129 Thanks for reading and Happy Fourth to all. Jake Elwell PO Box 2214 Darien, CT 06820 ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:23:02 -0400 (EDT) To: ddejong17@gmail.com, larrytipton@windstream.net Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] messages during the National From: ChicoD1@aol.com Content-Language: en Don't laugh Doug, I don't think we are that far away from that happening. I bought a Samsung tablet to bring into the show. This way we can see who needs what, as long as the wifi works... Ahh remember when we had to post a note to the Prodigy message boards? In a message dated 6/30/2014 5:44:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com writes: I was thinking those attending could wear web cams and stream live feeds to everyone and we could send "buy" messages to you on your google glasses. Sent from my iPad On Jun 30, 2014, at 5:34 PM, "Larry Tipton _larrytipton@windstream.net_ (mailto:larrytipton@windstream.net) [OBC-Ramblings]" <_OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com) > wrote: What server do we use during the National, to let OBC members (who are not there) know what kinds of things we are up to, and what kind of deals we see that they might be interested in? Or breaking OBC News like the Sewer Find of 2012? Do we use Ramblings Or National server? Twice a year I adjust my Yahoo Groups account from "digest" to "single messages" #1 during Christmas to read all the OBC Santa messages. #2 during the National to keep up with all the activity. I think the BEST way to establish a "REAL TIME" National experience would be via Twitter. Does OBC have a Twitter feed? Or is that just one more thing to manage? I know everyone gets the email messages, I would be afraid would leave somebody out if we moved it to Twitter? ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:46:44 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: Announcing Live Video Feed Cleveland National From: Larry Tipton I have created an "Old Baseball Cards" channel on Livestream, and I plan onbroadcasting the OBC BBQ on Friday night, and also broadcasting the swap session live on Saturday night, and any other events that occur where wifi is The Livestream app is a free download, available at the app store for your iPhone or iPad, at google play for your android phone or tablet, and it's also available on ROKU for broadcast through your TV set. Yes I just watcheda live video feed on my TV through ROKU, on the old baseball cards channel(live video feed of my front yard). I have never set up a channel before, but I use Livestream a lot (I watch church in my underwear) it is a great program and free to broadcast I think?Others probably know a lot more about this program than I do, so any advice is welcome. As far as I know, all I do is push the button, and the live feed is broadcast. If you have downloaded the app, just search Old Baseball Cards and you can watch the activities live. I think you will hear sound, I do not think you will be able to speak. ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:16:04 -0400 To: Larry Tipton Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Announcing Live Video Feed Cleveland National From: Jimi Just added Livestream AND "Old Baseball Cards" as I will not be at the swapsession! Great stuff, buddy! Sent from my iPad > On Jun 30, 2014, at 8:46 PM, "Larry Tipton larrytipton@windstream.net [OBC-Ramblings]" wrote: > I have created an "Old Baseball Cards" channel on Livestream, and I plan on broadcasting the OBC BBQ on Friday night, and also broadcasting the swapsession live on Saturday night, and any other events that occur where wifiis > The Livestream app is a free download, available at the app store for your iPhone or iPad, at google play for your android phone or tablet, and it'salso available on ROKU for broadcast through your TV set. Yes I just watched a live video feed on my TV through ROKU, on the old baseball cards channel (live video feed of my front yard). > I have never set up a channel before, but I use Livestream a lot (I watchchurch in my underwear) it is a great program and free to broadcast I think? Others probably know a lot more about this program than I do, so any advice is welcome. > As far as I know, all I do is push the button, and the live feed is broadcast. If you have downloaded the app, just search Old Baseball Cards and you can watch the activities live. I think you will hear sound, I do not think you will be able to speak. > Guru ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 19:35:19 -0600 To: Larry Tipton , OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Announcing Live Video Feed Cleveland National From: illini_grad_90 ================= To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:44:50 -0400 Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Who needs pages for the '75 minis? From: richard dingman How many pockets do these pages have? Right now I am still using 9 pocket pages for early Bowmans and perhaps could benefit from a different page style. Richard D To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:54:43 +0000 Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Who needs pages for the '75 minis? Those are also good for 51 and 52 Bowman I believe... and are hard to come by. Ken M Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device ------ Original message------ From: directorth@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] Date: Mon, 6/30/2014 5:18 PM To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com; Subject:[OBC-Ramblings] Who needs pages for the '75 minis? One of the guys in VCT says he has a bunch of pages that will hold the '75 minis. He said I could let everyone in OBC know about them if interested. E-mail me directly & LMK if you want me to pass along the contact info. ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:51:01 -0400 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, VCT , Subject: Getting back into again.... From: Jimi Hey guys, I'm back from vacationing the last couple weeks and ready to get back into the swing of things, I hope! I really haven't touched my cards in the lastmonth which is VERY unusual for me, but things are about to change. My apologies to those waiting to hear back from me, and some "thanks" will be issued here shortly! Thanks for your patience, and I can't wait to send out some Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 23:19:28 -0400 To: "directorth@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings]" Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Re: OBC Hats From: Jimi Hey buddy, I'm not seeing a previous e-mail on these hats. Are they available for purchase? Sent from my iPad > On Jun 23, 2014, at 3:26 PM, "directorth@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings]" > Yep, I'm seeing them. > Guru has done a great job on OBC Hats (Version 3.0)! > Tom ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 23:08:17 -0700 To: richard dingman Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Who needs pages for the '75 minis? From: Stamper Still 9 pocket. Just tighter so the card sits straight. John Stamper On Jun 30, 2014, at 6:44 PM, "richard dingman brightair@msn.com [OBC-Ramblings]" wrote: > How many pockets do these pages have? > Right now I am still using 9 pocket pages for early Bowmans and perhaps could benefit from a different page style. > Richard D > To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com > From: OBC-Ramblings-noreply@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:54:43 +0000 > Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Who needs pages for the '75 minis? > Those are also good for 51 and 52 Bowman I believe... and are hard to come > Ken M > Sent from my MetroPCS 4G Android device > ------ Original message------ > From: directorth@aol.com [OBC-Ramblings] > Date: Mon, 6/30/2014 5:18 PM > To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com; > Subject:[OBC-Ramblings] Who needs pages for the '75 minis? > One of the guys in VCT says he has a bunch of pages that will hold the '75 minis. He said I could let everyone in OBC know about them if interested. > E-mail me directly & LMK if you want me to pass along the contact info. > Tom ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 23:50:11 -0700 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] messages during the National From: Glenn Codere This is a brilliant idea, Doug!! :-) Starring Larry "Guru" Tipton as ROBOBCER!! "Please put down the '52T Mantle. You have 20 seconds to comply." On Mon, 6/30/14, Doug ddejong17@gmail.com [OBC-Ramblings] wrote: Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] messages during the National To: "Larry Tipton" Cc: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" Date: Monday, June 30, 2014, 10:44 PM I was thinking those attending could wear web cams and stream live feeds to everyone and we could send "buy" messages to you on your google glasses. Sent from my iPad On Jun 30, 2014, at 5:34 PM, "Larry Tipton larrytipton@windstream.net [OBC-Ramblings]" What server do we use during the National, to let OBC members (who are not there) know what kinds of things we are up to, and what kind of deals we see that they might be interested in? Or breaking OBC News like the Sewer Find of 2012? Do we use Ramblings Or National server? Twice a year I adjust my Yahoo Groups account from "digest" to "single messages" #1 during Christmas to read all the OBC Santa messages. #2 during the National to keep up with all the activity. I think the BEST way to establish a "REAL TIME" National experience would be via Twitter. Does OBC have a Twitter feed? Or is that just one more thing to manage? I know everyone gets the email messages, I would be afraid we would leave somebody out if we moved it to Twitter?