tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post6928393162151038277..comments2024-03-10T22:27:42.346-05:00Comments on Dime Boxes -- The Low-End Baseball Card Collector's Journey: Ten things you like that I don't likeNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508921644099472101noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-20747101080983017032020-04-07T15:23:17.475-05:002020-04-07T15:23:17.475-05:00Great post. I'm completely drawing a blank at...Great post. I'm completely drawing a blank at coming up with things everyone likes except me. Like there are things I don't like... but they aren't things that are going against the grain. I'm gonna sleep on this topic and see if anything pops into my head over the next few days.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-62899255424659488602020-04-07T13:05:53.399-05:002020-04-07T13:05:53.399-05:00Excellent post, Nick. I agree with you on everythi...Excellent post, Nick. I agree with you on everything except for Gypsy Queen, and I'll go you one further on #1 and say that fictional baseball movies IN GENERAL are awful, including all of the popular favorites. That is all - thanks!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694198056501050518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-15217929197905717752020-04-07T12:53:49.278-05:002020-04-07T12:53:49.278-05:00Great list, I agree/disagree with you on #1 Never...Great list, I agree/disagree with you on #1 Never liked Field of Dreams,but I always enjoy The Natural.I agree with you on 2,3,5,6,8,9,10.As for #7 I always liked figurines/bobbleheads,extra flavor for my card room.As for #4,1967 is my favorite set of all time ,might be an age thing (I'm 59) maybe you will appreciate it more over the years.sg488https://www.blogger.com/profile/00993979741912316505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-47644949351881733332020-04-07T12:01:20.073-05:002020-04-07T12:01:20.073-05:00Great list Nick! That was an enjoyable read for s...Great list Nick! That was an enjoyable read for sure. If I can find the time I'll take a crack at it myself, interesting topic.shoeboxlegendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642879419337014960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-55778287723720639732020-04-07T11:45:57.609-05:002020-04-07T11:45:57.609-05:00Very much with you on one and two. I found Field O...Very much with you on one and two. I found Field Of Dreams to be very meh, and while I'm OK with the DH in the AL, I never want it in my NL. No real strong disagreements, except maybe that if you're going to have a wild card, I think 1 game is the right way to go. And I think I like 1952 Topps more than you do, although it's certainly not as good as some of the other sets of the decade, especially 1956.<br /><br />The big thing that comes to mind for me is goofy pictures on baseball cards. So many people in the Frankenset voting LOVE the cards of players diving into a pool, getting hit with a pie, or playing with farm animals. I want my baseball cards to show me a portrait of the player or that player playing baseball. Doubly so for cards where you can't see the player's face.<br /><br />Brett Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15909286892005353279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-61183308979796319002020-04-07T10:55:12.353-05:002020-04-07T10:55:12.353-05:00Major League is clearly the best baseball movie ev...Major League is clearly the best baseball movie ever. The DH is THE WORST. Though I will say I do have a bit of a pack stash it's mostly just packs I was uninterested in opening because they are junk wax. I generally can't keep my hands off a pack. I can't wait to rip 'em! I like Gypsy Queen, though I can see why you might not, though I think Allen & Ginter suffers as much from repetitive design as Gypsy Queen does.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07623180554457747637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-72221636786157176052020-04-07T10:12:41.525-05:002020-04-07T10:12:41.525-05:00I agree with most of these - art cards I find part...I agree with most of these - art cards I find particularly pointless, 99% are copies of photographs, a simple high school art project. I disagree about '67 (I love the green backs) and also about the DH. The "strategy" thing is somewhat of a myth. Joe Torre managed a long time in both leagues and said the AL was actually harder because of the DH. In the NL, 95% of the time it is an obvious call when to pinch hit and remove your pitcher. In the AL, managers don't have that crutch when it comes to making pitching decisions. (That said I do enjoy watching pitchers bat occasionally.)Bohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955725607806692792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-62533713127272816152020-04-07T08:38:44.434-05:002020-04-07T08:38:44.434-05:00This should definitely be a Bat Around, if not a d...This should definitely be a Bat Around, if not a double (things everyone likes but me, and things that only I like).<br />Can't argue with many of your reasons. I have a bunch of non-card stuff, but 90% of it was really cheap and I go a bit overboard on my player collections. <br />I don't do TTMs, but I think doing a few for players that matter to you is fine, but some that do them constantly, and send six cards at a time is too much. If you collect autos, then OK, but keep it down to a couple unless you're giving four away later.<br />The simplicity and balance of '67 is my biggest reason for it's appeal. '52 is nice but has been run into the ground.<br />And yes, GQ has jumped the shark. A&G should be the retro set. Do something original in GQ's place.GCAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14713246271197550543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-59589800237920332982020-04-07T07:13:33.624-05:002020-04-07T07:13:33.624-05:00You inspired me in the beginning with collecting c...You inspired me in the beginning with collecting cards that the majority didn't mention. Your mini collections let you appreciate cards for the details. I do have about 20 bobbleheads, but all of them are blowing bubbles.friend11https://www.blogger.com/profile/09346175633933886173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-19215223556041810392020-04-07T07:04:25.755-05:002020-04-07T07:04:25.755-05:00"Wait, did I write this?" (Looks at ban..."Wait, did I write this?" (Looks at banner at top of page) "Nope, not me".<br /><br />Field Of Dreams was entertaining, but I didn't have *that* relationship with my Dad, so my heartstrings weren't tugged. <br /><br />I've realized that I find any depiction of humans with oversized heads to be somewhat disturbing rather than "whimsical" or whatever they're supposed to be. No bobbleheads or Funko Pops in my house!<br /><br />I'll have to see if I can write a similar post, but without repeating any of yours. We'll see...Shlabotnik Reporthttp://shlabotnikreport.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-45971139389052751922020-04-07T05:44:33.930-05:002020-04-07T05:44:33.930-05:00I agree with you on some and disagree on others, w...I agree with you on some and disagree on others, which is indicative of the individuality that comes with collecting. gcrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025001883745401515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-16636746572214603852020-04-06T23:19:52.937-05:002020-04-06T23:19:52.937-05:00I'll get you to like '67. Only about 58 mo...I'll get you to like '67. Only about 58 more posts about it on my blog ahead! It's got so much going for it that nothing else in the '60s can touch. Only '65 is in the same stratosphere and that's because it's leaning on its flag design so heavily.<br /><br />I'd say some of the other things you don't like you have company in with the older fans and collectors. (DH, wild card).<br /><br />I actually have the "things I like that nobody else does" post cued up for later this week. I like that angle a lot.night owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11673973790245316059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-37717292314154294022020-04-06T22:24:39.811-05:002020-04-06T22:24:39.811-05:00Almost closed the window after #1 but I'm with...Almost closed the window after #1 but I'm with you on ALL the rest except for TTMs. Do I have a pack stash. Yes. But that's only because I haven't had the time to rip into it yet.<br /><br />TTMs have been fun though since I really enjoy sending out customs and writing the letters. Yes the returns are nice but it's not just about what you get back. Nick Vossbrinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162939001181537887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-86968752722104378662020-04-06T21:47:48.793-05:002020-04-06T21:47:48.793-05:00You were right. Now I'm gonna chew your ass ou...You were right. Now I'm gonna chew your ass out. LOL just kidding, in fact the exact opposite. I'm with you on 6 of the 10!<br /><br />I want the DH to go AWAY for ever. 67 Topps not all that appealing to me either (the 60's not a good Topps design decade for me), Rip them packs right freakin now, Bobbles, figures, and signed balls I only have a few and that is on purpose, GQ should also go bye bye forever alongside the artsy cards.<br /><br /> Johnnys Trading Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202597965281782849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-25984598070694999642020-04-06T19:51:03.978-05:002020-04-06T19:51:03.978-05:00I'm with you on Field of Dreams, unopened pack...I'm with you on Field of Dreams, unopened packs, and Gypsy Queen.<br /><br />Not sure I understand what you mean by artist cards. I thought the Donruss Diamond Kings by Dick Perez were really cool. Easily one of the best aspects of the junk era. But I don't know if this is the type of card you mean or not. Elliptical Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516754757484718622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-18382159012770545902020-04-06T19:45:43.508-05:002020-04-06T19:45:43.508-05:00I agree with you,to varying degrees,about all of t...I agree with you,to varying degrees,about all of these except '67 Topps...<br /><br />Also,just put some Gypsy Queens in the mail for you,haha!!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028310351744038097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-50548278039841286022020-04-06T19:10:05.805-05:002020-04-06T19:10:05.805-05:00I'm completely in your corner with the DH, ...I'm completely in your corner with the DH, '67 Topps, the Wild Card Game, and Gypsy Queen. The others I don't feel too strongly about and could be swayed. But, the two that matter the most to me, the DH & GQ, we seem to see eye-to-eye on. Very nice. P-town Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437348006643978055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-7309942001449877042020-04-06T18:45:22.120-05:002020-04-06T18:45:22.120-05:00I agree with you on most of these - I don't un...I agree with you on most of these - I don't understand how anyone can really like the 1967 Topps set, or bobbleheads (though I don't hate either) and how anyone can keep their packs unopened is beyond me. My brother in law would buy a box of hockey cards, open four packs, and be done. Like...<i>what?</i><br /><br />Also, I do not like Gypsy Queen or the Wild Card game. This will probably turn into a good BBA but I might turn it on its head and make a list of ten things I like that no one else does... Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268829182522679026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-87784193933339373922020-04-06T18:43:50.224-05:002020-04-06T18:43:50.224-05:00That was an awesome read Nick. I especially agree ...That was an awesome read Nick. I especially agree about unopened packs...I just cant do it.The Angels In Orderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18266787671936519341noreply@blogger.com