Monday, October 17, 2011
Group Break Over At Community Gum
Community Gum is hosting a large group break, and will be busting almost a dozen Topps products from the late nineties to mid 2000's. If you are a team collector or player collector with a a lot of holes in your collection for this time period, I recommend checking it out. There are still a lot of teams left and the price is very affordable for the amount of product being opened. The last chance to claim a team is Friday, so hurry over to their site. A link is provided above.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
That's A Wrap On The 2011 Season
Last nights Orioles-Red Sox game, a 4-3 win for the O's was full of drama and suspense, amplified by a long rain delay, provided a great finish with playoff like atmosphere for the final game of the season. The Orioles playing a meaningful game in September has been missing in Baltimore since 1997. Even the players were caught up in the moment as they mobbed Nolan Reimold at home plate, celebrating like they had earned the wild card berth and for a moment it felt like they had. This season was a disappointment for the birds overall but many players such has J.J Hardy, Matt Wieters and Adam Jones had career highs in many offensive categories and hopefully can build on these performances next year. The real problem for the O's was pitching, and this concern needs to be addressed during the off season, if the O's are ever going to compete with the other teams in the A.L East.
As the Oriole players settle into their off season activities its nice to know the Red Sox are doing the same. Now we just need Justin Verlander and the Tigers to send the Yankees back home.
Monday, September 26, 2011
2010 Topps Chrome Auto Wade Davis
I have curtailed my spending on new cards recently as I focus on trades and trying to complete a few of my set building projects, especially the sets from the late eighties and early nineties that should not take long to build, unless you work very slowly like I do. A few months ago I did buy a reduced blaster of 2010 Topps Chrome at Walmart. For a marked down price I thought I would give it a shot, hoping to pull some Orioles.
I did find some Orioles base cards in my box and a Adam Jones Refractor for my collection. I also found this Wade Davis Refractor Autograph near the end of the box.
Since the Rays play in the same division as my favorite team I am familiar with Wade Davis and have seen him pitch a few times this year, in the beginning of the season he seemed to have the Orioles number, though the Orioles offense was pretty stagnant in April and May. On Sunday, Davis picked up the win against the Toronto Blue Jays, putting the Rays one game behind the Red Sox in the A.L. wild card race. I'm hoping the Orioles can play spoiler and help the Rays win the wild card this week by beating the Red Sox, so far the game is tied 2-2 in the top of the sixth.
Topps Chrome autographs look great as a Refractor and so would the Rays in the playoffs over the Red Sox. Now if someone can keep the Yankees from reaching the World Series the post season would be perfect.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Charm City 2
The show is located at the Hilton in Pikesville, Md, just outside Baltimore City and The Hilton is right off 695 at exit 21. Friday will feature Baltimore Raven autograph signers and Saturday is horse racing jockeys and Baltimore Colts. The autograph roster is pretty deep and for the three days and looks to be a must attend event if you are a Baltimore sports fan. Here are more details:
Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2011
Fri: 5pm-9pm
Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: 9am-5pm
Admission:
Fri: Free
Sat & Sun: $8/day
Hilton Pikesville
1726 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
Click HERE for directions
If you are attending the event:
You must purchase a ticket for category of the item you want the athlete to sign. The prices listed do not include the item, you provide the item to be signed (Items are available for purchase at the event or you can bring your own). Each ticket is good for one signature on one item. You can order tickets in advance via this webpage or by calling 973-808-1740. The tickets are numbered, and called in numerical order at the event. We do not sell out unless a limit is noted.
Advanced ticket orders can be placed for this event until Thursday, September 29, 2011 @ 12pm. After that time, all tickets must be purchased at the event.
Your tickets will not be mailed to you.
You will pick them up at Will Call at the event.
If you cannot attend the event,
but still wish to obtain an autograph:
Mail Order:
Mail Order Address:
MAB Celebrity Services
193 Fairfield Road 2nd Floor
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Attn: Mail Order Department
Orders must be received or placed by: September 27, 2011
Mail order fees are $5 in addition to the prices listed below (Both autographs and inscriptions). Certificates of Authenticity are $6 per signature. Return shipping is $10 for small flats and balls, and $12 for premium items.
For more information, as well as the
Mail Order Form Click here
To place a TICKET
(only if you are attending the event in person)
order online,
click the picture of the player you
wish to purchase
Please note: Times, dates, and prices are subject to change without notice. There are no refunds or credits unless a player cancels.
Please arrive before your players designated start time.
The Signings Hotline discount is not available for this event.
Official Show Authenticators:
Exhibitors Appearing:
Mendy’s Baseball
Dana Hoiles
Lin Terry
118 Sports
Cottage Antiques
Man Cave Collectibles
PSA
Best Authentics
All Authentics
Zebra Sports
Main Line Autographs
Dick Gordon Sports
JJ Cards N Toys
Rosenthal Sports
Joe’s Sports Connection
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