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Signature Sundays - Another Milt Schmidt
Here's my latest Milt Schmidt autograph, this might be my favorite one yet. This is an Original Six Signature from the 2007-08 O-Pee-Chee Premier set. Numbered to 100 copies, it features a classic black and white shot of Schmidt from his playing days, and a really nice on-card signature over a Bruins watermark. Show More Summary
May the Free Comic Book be with you
The fascists at the calendar company rudely scheduled Star Wars Day and Free Comic Book Day on the same bloody day so I couldn't figure out what to do for today's post. I decided to pull a Reese's Cup and combine the two all on 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" format so it's topical for the blog. Show More Summary
A few of my favorite screw-ups: 1951 Bowman Overprints edition
Did you see this great write-up about the blog? Check it out when you get a chance. All right, let's talk about screwed-up baseball cards. I've written lots in the past about my love for screwed-up baseball cards. Severe, horrendousShow More Summary
Summary of April 2013 Coin-Related Legislation
S. 768: Sound Money Promotion Act Sponsor: Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) • A bill to treat gold and silver coins used as legal tender in the same manner as United States currency for taxation purposes. • Introduced: April 18, 2013 • Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance Track this bill at http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s768 H.R. 1653: [...]
Airbrushed Fridays: 1985 Topps #573
Does the card in this link look airbrushed to you? I went so far as to scan it for today's post before I took a second and third look before going in another direction.Who is this week's victim, and why do we care? Jay Tibbs was a journeyman right-handed starting pitcher who spent 7 years in the big leagues. Show More Summary
TR Finally Get His Due
Even though the Presidential $1 Coins have been relegated to collector coins, numismatists should celebrate the release of the Theodore Roosevelt dollar coin. Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, Jr. became the 26th President of the United States on September 14, 1901 following the assassination of William McKinley. Prior to becoming president, Roosevelt was a deputy sheriff in [...]
2013 America the Beautiful Quarters® Bags and Rolls | Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
In memory of those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 — and to celebrate the long-lasting peace among Britain, Canada and the U.S. — the United States Mint is proud to offer the 2013 America the Beautiful Quarter® featuring Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. The second quarter [...]
Smoke and Mirrors
I'm not sure what it says about a team when their lesser talent is carrying them through the first month-plus of the season while other, more talented players struggle with consistency. Edward Mujica did not seem likely to be one ofShow More Summary
Payday Money | The Past, Present, Future and Fantastical
In these ever tougher economic times, we hear lots of talk about how there are no real jobs, how its hard to make real money, whether we can expect a rise in real incomes and so on. Well, here’s a look at money that doesn’t even pretend to be real. In the Star Trek universe, Federation credits [...]
Quick Trade with The Underdog Card Collector
I am absolutely destroying my previous years' totals when it comes to trades in 2013. Just this morning I sent packages out to Dustin of Coot Veal and the Vealtones, Michael of The Card Raven, and Brad of Brad's Blog. Now, for today's trade post...a while back Zach of The Underdog Card Collector posted some Gypsy Queen trade bait, and I bit. Show More Summary
Tradus Strigiformes
Night Owl is up next on the Big Spill Trade Wheel du Jour. Once again, Big Spill rules apply: I'm not entirely sure that Night Owl sent me every card in this post, but I am pretty confident about certain ones. Two packages I received from him actually hit the deck, so at least this way I'm pushed into posting about both at once. Show More Summary
Frank
Frank Viola, 1989 Sports Illustrated for Kids
Picture me, 1989, delicately tearing out the perforated card of a curly-haired, mustachioed pitcher and adding it to my collection. Who's living better than this? Got my own magazine subscription,...Show More Summary
German Supreme Court ruling favorable to Ancient Coin Collectors
While U.S. Courts have consistently avoided hearing arguments about the validity of imposing trade restrictions on ancient coins, a German High Court has faced the issue head on and ruled definitively in a case involving coins.On October...Show More Summary
2013 Girl Scouts of the USA Centennial Silver Dollar
Surprise the Girl Scouts in your life with a gleaming silver dollar! The 2013 Girl Scouts of the USA Centennial Silver Dollar honors every girl and woman who has worn a Girl Scout uniform and is part of the legacy of building girls of courage, confidence and character. It commemorates the 100th anniversary of the [...]
The Big Spill 2: Heritage Boogaloo
Continuing on with Big Spill Week, I had a couple of large piles of 2013 Topps Heritage cards that were all discombobulated. I know that Card Anathema and My Cardboard Mistress were responsible for sending me the cards, and I selected nine of them to show you tonight. Show More Summary
Three Hall of Famers
And Channel 17. Oddly enough this card was found in a random lot of non-sports cards.
Huge Trade with KensDailyFix
Recently I had the fortune of meeting (at least electronically) a new reader and upstart blogger named Ken. He's just getting his blog, KensDailyFix, off the ground but I'm enjoying it so far. When he volunteered to help me out with some 2013 Topps flagship needs, I had no idea just how generous a package he would be sending. Show More Summary
2013 William McKinley $1 Coin Cover
This limited-edition coin cover honors President William McKinley, who served as our 25th President from 1897-1901. The United States Mint American Presidency $1 Coin Cover honoring McKinley features two coins from the first day of production at each United States Mint facility in Philadelphia and Denver. Get yours today! Image/Copy: U.S. Mint
The Big Spill
I try to be an organized person. Yesterday was not a good day for organization, as a couple of clumsy moments by yours truly conspired to topple over a bunch of stacks of cards that I had arranged neatly. Normally, this wouldn't be a...Show More Summary
The Greatest
Lee Elia's rant turns 30 today.Lee is now an assistant to Braves GM Frank Wren and thus no longer needs to rant about shitty ballclubs.
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