tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post6666267788655673110..comments2024-03-24T13:24:23.142-05:00Comments on Dime Boxes -- The Low-End Baseball Card Collector's Journey: Please stay home, and shop at the Online Dime BoxNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508921644099472101noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-45266576972964790672021-03-10T05:21:57.035-06:002021-03-10T05:21:57.035-06:00I have not been allowed to work in my office since...I have not been allowed to work in my office since March 27, 2020. I just went to a viewing last night for a coworker who died from COVID-19. Card shows are of no interest to me right now. Big Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200247221382918091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-29481482839640158542021-03-09T20:43:31.012-06:002021-03-09T20:43:31.012-06:00I've always enjoyed the shows but wash my hand...I've always enjoyed the shows but wash my hands often when there. It always amazes me to see how many attendees are just...well...dirty. I've seen a few pics from local shows here. They've been packed - like nothing I recall experiencing. I lost an older friend to covid this year. One of my best pals lost two of his brothers around the holidays. Shows are out for me, for the foreseeable future. You do your online card shopping and we won't tell your boss. ;)acrackedbathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056658025780679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-8621558055394063932021-03-08T20:13:32.393-06:002021-03-08T20:13:32.393-06:00Amen. Keep being your own man, which thankfully me...Amen. Keep being your own man, which thankfully means caring about others, even the ones who don't have that kind of empathy.Mr. Randomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-11272107668268034022021-03-08T19:39:18.078-06:002021-03-08T19:39:18.078-06:00Love the online dime box. I’ve got a lot of gems f...Love the online dime box. I’ve got a lot of gems from it this year.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07623180554457747637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-82891415079157316892021-03-07T11:28:35.668-06:002021-03-07T11:28:35.668-06:00I have no problem with there being shows, and peop...I have no problem with there being shows, and people going to them. I leave it up to the individual whether they want to attend or not, and don't judge either way. Personally, I haven't been to show in quite some time, not because of the virus though, no, I'm afraid of making the long trip only to find everything priced at "new normal" prices.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043468725408104535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-88201996134486926932021-03-07T10:01:49.729-06:002021-03-07T10:01:49.729-06:00Wait. Should I be embarrassed about liking The Cl...Wait. Should I be embarrassed about liking The Clash and The Go Go's? Both groups made some iconic songs and are a part of my music collection. Had a huge crush on Belinda Carlisle as a kid.. and I think Jane Wiedlin is still a fox.<br /><br />As for card shows... right now I'm not ready to attend them. The good news is I am getting my second shot in less than three weeks. But even then... I'm not looking forward to the day of me returning to them and having to stand in line waiting to dig through dime boxes. I miss the days of hitting a show and being able to walk up to a table and have free rein.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-39069941856063785882021-03-06T16:41:24.249-06:002021-03-06T16:41:24.249-06:00Great cards! Gibby sighting on that Kruk card too....Great cards! Gibby sighting on that Kruk card too. I feel you on the card shows. My wife is a doctor and has experienced COVID in Detroit and now New Hampshire. Plus, I have had multiple family members get it. The crap is the real deal and it is not a left/right fight. But, this is 'merica; we get our news from facebook posts and the people who scream the loudest that they are not going to be told what to do are influenced the easiest. Hopefully it ends soon. Scribbled Inkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172932638461414608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-2385602920941841562021-03-06T10:23:39.350-06:002021-03-06T10:23:39.350-06:00I think we both got a Sean Doolittle refractor roo...I think we both got a Sean Doolittle refractor rookie! Funny they had two.<br /><br />By the way,I got the Bill Lee from the McDonald's Expos set, and as it was really a whimsical buy for me if you need it I'd be happy to send it to you.GTThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08571783591509696397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-47354506314015456262021-03-06T10:01:48.836-06:002021-03-06T10:01:48.836-06:00Those expo cards are glorious. I really like the M...Those expo cards are glorious. I really like the Mauch. I am in total agreement with you about card shows, too. gcrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025001883745401515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-22223034828645271742021-03-06T09:19:34.475-06:002021-03-06T09:19:34.475-06:00Great sentiments and scans, and yes - please do ex...Great sentiments and scans, and yes - please do explain why you’re collecting Felix Pie, and help educate your readers on the proper pronunciation of his last name.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694198056501050518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-5674587112834534082021-03-06T07:42:12.943-06:002021-03-06T07:42:12.943-06:00I'm with you on the card shows, Nick. I can...I'm with you on the card shows, Nick. I can't imagine flipping through a dime box right now. Card shows are one of my most favorite things about the hobby. Patience. We'll get there. <br />On a different thought... how awesome is that Fleer Ultra Charlie Hough? I mean, the teal Marlins uniform is cool and all, but how about the placement of that baseball on fire? Hough never through heat like that! LOLP-town Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437348006643978055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-86561847232044984262021-03-06T06:31:34.934-06:002021-03-06T06:31:34.934-06:00I used to make the rounds all the time at card sho...I used to make the rounds all the time at card shows. I would also hit up The National when it came to town, too. But not anymore. It just isn't worth the risk. I also have family members to consider as well. <br /><br />The only drawback is that my PayPal account has taken a beating with all the super easy online trade card purchases I've made! (laughs) <br /><br />The Go-Go's will always have a special place in my heart because of their ubiquitous presence in the early MTV years.Doc Samsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693546678967006386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-18301033976418324712021-03-06T01:56:59.016-06:002021-03-06T01:56:59.016-06:00Nick, I also couldn't agree with you more. And...Nick, I also couldn't agree with you more. And It's not a matter of being "scared". It's a matter of making good decisions. While some may downplay the seriousness of this pandemic, there are a half million deceased who would say this virus did rule their life, especially the last few weeks of their lives. I do not want to join them.bbcardzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12290656676306029566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-17582625996287332262021-03-05T22:16:14.343-06:002021-03-05T22:16:14.343-06:00I haven't been to the Online Dime Box in awhil...I haven't been to the Online Dime Box in awhile, it seems they've restocked since the last I checked.<br /><br />Of course I like both The Clash and The Go-Gos. They were each at their height when I was in high school! And played on the same radio station.night owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11673973790245316059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-67296572433466942102021-03-05T21:51:16.741-06:002021-03-05T21:51:16.741-06:00I couldn't agree with you more. I'll go to...I couldn't agree with you more. I'll go to a card show again when I'm fully vaccinated (meaning it's been at least a couple of weeks so that the protection has kicked in). Not before. <br /><br />I've done one shipment from the online dime box already, but seeing the DeGrominator card and the McDonald's cards (especially the Carter) makes me think I should head there again. Brett Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15909286892005353279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-25644318895998466862021-03-05T20:48:49.263-06:002021-03-05T20:48:49.263-06:00Wait, Girardi had a Rockies card in 1993 Score? Ho...Wait, Girardi had a Rockies card in 1993 Score? How did I not know about this?! I've only come across the Bichette in all my travels.<br /><br />Great cards. It's strange how frequently I've been seeing Toby Harrah's name lately.Adam Kaningherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05604439081636666350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-81334577262223573792021-03-05T20:23:05.779-06:002021-03-05T20:23:05.779-06:00I can't see Densmore at all in that pic.
You...I can't see Densmore at all in that pic. <br /><br />You got some cool cards though. Elliptical Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516754757484718622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-69292444628699254642021-03-05T19:52:29.736-06:002021-03-05T19:52:29.736-06:00I and my nearly 7 months of hair growth are right ...I and my nearly 7 months of hair growth are right there with you, bud. I certainly miss going to shows, but I also went through a period of several years where there just weren't any shows nearby for me to attend, so I can assure you that you will get through it.<br /><br />I'd been holding off on the Online Dime Box, but I'm breaking down. I've got one or two of those McDonalds Expos waiting for my next COMC shipment, but I might've done the same as you if tempted during work hours.Shlabotnik Reporthttp://shlabotnikreport.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-35606115322118836582021-03-05T19:44:26.861-06:002021-03-05T19:44:26.861-06:00I think he's made a personal decision..."...I think he's made a personal decision..."the left" didnt "scare" him,he's his own man,pal...Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028310351744038097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-3338965626629495682021-03-05T19:22:06.373-06:002021-03-05T19:22:06.373-06:00I meant that to come across as positive more optim...I meant that to come across as positive more optimistic, but it doesn't read that way. sorry about that. It is going to be okay. Johnnys Trading Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202597965281782849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-9069903710026855022021-03-05T18:35:40.144-06:002021-03-05T18:35:40.144-06:00Great pick ups Nick. As for the card shows, I'...Great pick ups Nick. As for the card shows, I'd say the left has got you so scared. Only two shows closed the entire last year in JAX. I am heading to one tomorrow. The numbers in FL an OPENED State whereas half of the population or near about are elderly and they attend the shows too (or are sellers). The numbers are right in the middle of the nation. Worst case scenario someone as young as you, 1/2 of 1% chance of getting it at all, and compound that with 1/2 of 1% of the young that do get covid will be serious. Even here in GA (we were only closed 3 weeks total), 100% capacity no distancing or masks in door dining since last MAY 1st. The states that have remained shut down are scaring folks. Hardly any cases monthly here. The science is NOT there. We had 1 big jump in June, but remains low each month. We actually have more cases of Flu than Covid. Masks are required at the Jax, show and I will be wearing one (and I have been fully vaccinated too). But, I got to live, otherwise why? The Fauchi virus (he is the father of it you know... Covid would not exist if not for his work and then paying for the continuation of the work). Don't get me wrong I know covid is a nasty virus, but it can not rule our lives. Be safe, I know you will. I'll keep my eye out for some oddball cards for you tomorrow, and I will quarantine them, before I send them. Promise.Johnnys Trading Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202597965281782849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-60030252695768489082021-03-05T18:13:50.273-06:002021-03-05T18:13:50.273-06:00Surprising using a Clash pic for a card I've n...Surprising using a Clash pic for a card I've never seen before!<br /><br />You're doing the right thing,pal but try to be optomistic... we're getting there...Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028310351744038097noreply@blogger.com