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  1. Trader Rich

    Thank You from the family of Trader Rich

    Just wanted to let everybody on the board know that my father, screen name Trader Rich, passed away on January 2nd. I am just starting to go thru his cards now and I know how much he liked trading with all of you over the years since his retirement. I collected baseball cards as a kid and he...
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    PWE Question.

    In lieu of the present difficulties the USPS is having and the rising costs of postal rates, I was wondering about how people feel about doing most trades with PWE? Thanks, Rich
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    2008 Upper Deck Heroes

    Walmart had a box of these for only $8.98. So I thought I would give them a try. Nothing spectacular, but they are all for trade or sale. Her is what I got: Beige - 7,14,16 (Ripkin)17,23,25,42,43,51,66,72,77 (Pense), 80,93 (RC).111 M. Rivera),112,117,128,141,135 (Utley), 147 (Gynn),152...
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    Question about Bowman Platinum colors

    Is there a method of identifying the various color card other than the actual color on the front of the card. I have poor color perception and have trouble deliniating one from the other except for the gold which is pretty obvious. Thanks for any assistance with my problem. Rich
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    NPN Anymore?

    Does Topps still send out NPNs? I remember there used to be alot of NPN post on the board, but I don't see any lately. Thanks, Rich
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    2011 Bowman Platinum

    I am going to take my first shot at pre-ordering ( I have small budget:( :rolleyes: ). I liked the looks of the 2010 Bowman Platinum, so I thought I would try to collect the 2011 version. Does anybody know if or when I can pre-order them? Thanks, Rich
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    Gypsy Queen Availability Question

    What's up with Gypsy Queen sets? I checked all the retail outlet's websites, Charm City & Blowout cards. Nobody has any! Thanks, Rich
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    Question on Babe Ruth card

    My son bought me a box of odd ball cards for my birthday. One was a Babe Ruth card. The brand is Megacards (?). It is titled " Babe in Today's Ballparks". It has a number 20 on the back and says 1895 to 1995. I don't have a scanner. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Rich
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    2011 Topps - Jackie Robinson question

    I have a 2011 Topps - Jackie Robinson card #80. Is that a regular base card or is that some kind of special card?:confused: Thanks for your help. Rich
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    Most Treasured card?

    I have a 2003 Fleer Great of the Game Auto of Ron Santo. My son bought it a a cards shop back in Illinois. I would not trade that for anythihg. I thought it would be an interesting thead for people to tell us what their most treasured card is. Have fun. Rich
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    2011 Topps Heritage

    Does anyone know when the Retail version of Topps Heritage is due out this year? Thanks, Rich
  12. Trader Rich

    Sports Illustrated - Any collectors?

    My son has just finished going through his stuff in my garage. (Finally!!!). He has two boxes of past issues of Sports Illustrated Magazines. He was wondering if there were any collectors or if they have any value. Any help on this matter would be appreciated. Thanks, Rich
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    Gypsy Queen info

    Does anybody know much about the Gypsy Queen set coming out. I have seen what is included in the set. I was wondering what the release date is and what the price range may be. Looks like an interesting set. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks, Rich
  14. Trader Rich

    Website question

    Is anybody familiar with checkoutmycards.com. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Rich
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    Computer operations question

    How do you link a previous thread to a new post? Thanks, Rich
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    Question - Book Value vs Actual Value?

    I know any commodity is only worth whatever someone is willing to pay. (Economics 101). Keeping this in mind is there any general rule of thumb when it comes to equating book value to real value when it comes to sports cards? Thanks, Rich
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    Goodwin Champions Question Can

    Can anybody tell me the difference between day and night? I mean on the cards. :D Thanks, Rich
  18. Trader Rich

    Fox News Report on Card Trading

    Fox News did an interesting report on sports card trading. I missed part of it. My wife called me out to see it. They ended the report by saying the hobby is fading out and nobody will still be collecting in 20 years. Rich
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    2009 Upper Deck Sporting Chamions

    What's the scoop on the 2009 Upper Deck Sporting Champions - Major League Baseball UD will release tomorrow. Looks like UD's answer to Allen & Ginter. Rich
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