tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post4802708460391648513..comments2024-03-28T10:18:31.139-07:00Comments on Baseball Card Breakdown: The Pre-Covid19 Card Collectordefgavhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15338984361942309651noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-80288670230537154352020-06-17T13:14:29.918-07:002020-06-17T13:14:29.918-07:00I have to agree with you about having mixed emotio...I have to agree with you about having mixed emotions about 2020 baseball, especially when it comes to the Padres. However, as for the battle of MLB Billionaires (owners) vs. MLB Millionaires (players), who you going to root for? That's a big part of the reason I'm turning most of my attention to the NPB now.Comatoadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586730611415248483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-63395749926913483212020-06-16T22:23:17.347-07:002020-06-16T22:23:17.347-07:00It started out as a joke, but I'm actually sta...It started out as a joke, but I'm actually starting to become convinced that Rob Manfred actually hates baseball. I see no other explanation for his (and the owners') actions. And at the risk of sounding 100 years old...alas, pre-COVID collecting was such a simpler time.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508921644099472101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-12021286389907272892020-06-16T21:27:17.570-07:002020-06-16T21:27:17.570-07:00Yup. 2020 and beyond will be a rare purchase. Proj...Yup. 2020 and beyond will be a rare purchase. Project 2020 like Transcendent is the worst of card collecting to me so pass and sticking with the best that brings back good memories.Steve at 1975BaseballCards.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091628519330650525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-8628758947416075292020-06-16T18:39:43.152-07:002020-06-16T18:39:43.152-07:00I feel you on drawing a line. 90% of the stuff pr...I feel you on drawing a line. 90% of the stuff produced these days doesn't do much for me. Honestly... I'd totaly join you... but the main thing keeping me from committing to that are new cards of guys like Rickey and Tony. As for the cards in this post. Damn. You've got some really cool stuff. That Reggie is now on my wantlist. I'd love to pick up the Earhart too.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-2098608524757674472020-06-16T15:12:54.623-07:002020-06-16T15:12:54.623-07:00Well, there certainly hasn't been any flow of ...Well, there certainly hasn't been any flow of 2020 cards this year thus far. Covid and all, I get it. No baseball this year....Covid???? not totally. I feel there is a "money" issue from both sides. At least that's how I see it and it is doing to me the same as the strike in 94'. I'm already at the point of no baseball.....oh well. At least my team is tied for 1st place right now. :) As for you getting to the non current pre-covid days of cardboard. I hope that you find that excitement that cardboard (in this case---real cardboard) can bring. Find them get excited, and tell us about it. BTW, "SUPER" nice Reggie!Johnnys Trading Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202597965281782849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-6942578554705436982020-06-16T10:07:19.876-07:002020-06-16T10:07:19.876-07:00I feel you somewhat. First off, I agree with BLM. ...I feel you somewhat. First off, I agree with BLM. I think the 2020 cards are kind of a waste of time right now (especially the Project 2020 and all of the online crap), but if I ever see some Bowman and (hopefully) Series 2 at Target or Wally World, I think I’ll pick up some packs. <br />While I don’t like some of the new things with baseball like more playoffs, I’m stoked to see the DH in both leagues. With that being said, I’d be 100% fine if they just stop negotiations and decide to sit out 2020 to stop the virus from gaining ground. Everyone know the Yankees all but bought the 2020 title anyways. <br />It’s good to see you getting back to the roots of what got you excited about collecting in the first place. Collect what you want, and hopefully everyone can trade you whatever new stuff you need. Jeremya1umhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631055539594841302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-51568994948095352992020-06-16T08:40:31.287-07:002020-06-16T08:40:31.287-07:00If you haven't already, I recommend reading &q...If you haven't already, I recommend reading "lords of the realm" it will really drive home how little the owners care about the game, as well as how non-independent commissioners have always been. I still can't believe the owners were able to appoint one of their own as commissioner. At least it removed any charade of impartiality, I guess. gcrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025001883745401515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-73236509222814048212020-06-16T08:35:35.349-07:002020-06-16T08:35:35.349-07:00Those two cards are so fantastic!Those two cards are so fantastic!Bohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955725607806692792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-73030309320929287082020-06-16T08:27:42.481-07:002020-06-16T08:27:42.481-07:00That Earhart has been a mild want (in that I won&#...That Earhart has been a mild want (in that I won't die if I don't get it) of mine for a few years now... your copy looks really great! <br /><br />As far as your current feelings go, from what I've seen, they seem to be part of the new normal for most collectors. As others have already said though, it's not necessarily a bad thing, as there is no shortage of things from pre-now to collect, especially if your interests continue to go in the non-sport route.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043468725408104535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-19328868720772001872020-06-16T08:23:34.358-07:002020-06-16T08:23:34.358-07:00Okay that Earhart is awesome awesome awesome. Gonn...Okay that Earhart is awesome awesome awesome. Gonna have to lowkey keep an eye out for her.Nick Vossbrinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162939001181537887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-41117688624732383722020-06-16T07:55:45.852-07:002020-06-16T07:55:45.852-07:00Welcome to old age, man. Your rant has basically b...Welcome to old age, man. Your rant has basically been my blog for years.<br /><br />Also, the commissioner has been a pawn of the owners at least since I was a kid. Manfred is not new.night owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11673973790245316059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-85722151969244607392020-06-16T07:54:07.335-07:002020-06-16T07:54:07.335-07:00I have been a pre-now collector for quite some tim...I have been a pre-now collector for quite some time. I definitely won't turn down the cool cards of today if they come cheap of free or in a good trade, but the cards I want are mostly from the past. I want to collect someone who I have memories of, or someone who has contributed to the game. Or cards that have a history. So if that means I miss out on the current rookies, so be it. I will grab one of their cheaper cards down the road if they turn out to be a big part of the grand old game.<br /><br />On to the cards... Sweet Reggie! Sweeter Templeton!! Super Sweet Axl! I find myself agreeing with an awful lot of your likes, and opinions on the current baseball situation and world situation. Thanks for the great post!The Diamond Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001830855287742523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-28183923042751053562020-06-16T06:17:14.926-07:002020-06-16T06:17:14.926-07:00I adore that Templeton card in all its overly busy...I adore that Templeton card in all its overly busy glory. I mean, a minor league set sponsored by a factory outlet for seconds? Wonderful. I love it. And the Earhart is a true piece of history. Brett Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15909286892005353279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-20252363092920747702020-06-16T05:54:37.086-07:002020-06-16T05:54:37.086-07:00I totally agree with your comments regarding baseb...I totally agree with your comments regarding baseball. Having lived through the first round of overhyping and prospecting in the early 1990's and knowing what Brien Taylor and Kevin Maas cards are worth now, I look at the current craze with mostly indifference. Same with the arguing about whether the players are going to get a lot of money to play a game or a really lot of money this year. If they play, great, if not, then so what. All those expensive online cards being made? Not interested one bit. I'll take my ten or twenty bucks or whatever and spend it on something I really need, or want.Jamie Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184760000629386642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-15356339165211168332020-06-16T05:21:38.631-07:002020-06-16T05:21:38.631-07:00Welcome to the way I've been collecting for ye...Welcome to the way I've been collecting for years! It's pretty damn great if I do say so myself. With the amount of stuff that's out there you could stick to pre-2020 cards forever and never be bored. Ever consider completing a run of Reggie's playing day Topps cards since he was one of your first PCs?shoeboxlegendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642879419337014960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709402326341729642.post-20408537601391672282020-06-16T05:14:48.647-07:002020-06-16T05:14:48.647-07:00So much to agree with in this gem of a post. Espec...So much to agree with in this gem of a post. Especially the bit about BLM, cards in 2020 and MLB. <br />My mini soap box: MLB could have been the only show in town (at least for a few weeks) and brought so many new fans to the sport. Instead it's the just the opposite. Don't they realize they're driving people away? Less fans = less money in their pockets. They're so dumb. SMH. P-town Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437348006643978055noreply@blogger.com