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  1. bdangelo

    Cranston RI card show

    Hi gang, Do any of you ever go to the annual card show that Tom McDonough runs in Cranston, R.I.? If so, shoot me an email ([email protected]) or a PM here, I am working on a story about the 40th annual show later this month. Thanks! Bob
  2. bdangelo

    All about that base (cards)

    Hi gang, Not sure if this is the right place for it, but here's a story I wrote for Sports Collectors Daily about a card shop in Hamilton, Ontario, whose owners took unwanted base hockey cards from box & case breaks, sold them and used that cash to buy toys for a local social services agency...
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    MLS Soccer cards available

    Does anyone collect MLS Soccer? I have cards from 2015 Topps MLS Soccer and Topps Apex Soccer available. Send me your lists. Let's trade. Bob
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    2015 Topps Update inserts for trade

    Hi all, I have a stack of 2015 Topps Update inserts : Tape Measure Blasts -- 4(2) 8(2) 9 12 14 15 Rarities -- 5 8(2) 9 13 14 Rookie Sensations -- 14 15 16 17 19 21 22 23 25 Whatever Works -- 1 3(2) 4 5(2) 8(2) 9 10(2) 12(2) 14(2) Pride and Perseverance -- 2 3 6 11(2) 12 First HR (retail)...
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    Music teacher gives away cards as a motivational tool for inner city kids

    Hi gang, Here is a story I wrote about Nate Adams, a music teacher at an inner city elementary school in South Florida. If you like the story and you feel generous, he certainly can use the cards. He uses them as a motivational tool to promote good citizenship and students making the right...
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    Story about box breaks

    Hi gang, Here is a story I wrote for Sports Collectors Daily about a young collector who benefited from the generosity of viewers during an online box break: http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/online-generosity-nets-young-collector-a-windfall/ Bob
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    Story I wrote for Sports Collectors Daily

    Hi gang, Here is a story I wrote for Sports Collectors Daily this week. It's about a college professor who opened a random pack of 1986 Topps, then decided to find each player, interview him and turn it into a book. http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/a-pack-of-wax-and-stacks-of-memories/...
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    Nice 1/1 printing plage

    Hi gang, Pulled this from a blaster box of 2013 Topps WWE wrestling cards: a 1/1 magenta printing plate of Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. <a target='_blank' title=''http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/35/fchg.jpg/'><img src='http://imageshack.us/a/img35/8959/fchg.jpg' border='0'/></a><br> Not...
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    Review of Topps Pro Debut baseball

    My review of 2013 Topps Pro Debut, on my blog at The Bench: http://www.thebenchtrading.com/entry.php?263-The-Sports-Bookie-Reviewing-2013-Topps-Pro-Debut Bob
  10. bdangelo

    Review of 2103 Panini Prestige football

    Hi gang, Here is my review of 2013 Panini Prestige football, on my blog at The Bench: http://www.thebenchtrading.com/entry.php?253-The-Sports-Bookie-Reviewing-2013-Panini-Prestige-football Bob
  11. bdangelo

    Review of 2013 Panini Golden Age baseball

    Hi gang, Here is my review of 2013 Panini Golden Age baseball, on my blog at the Bench: http://www.thebenchtrading.com/entry.php?252-The-Sports-Bookie-Review-of-2013-Panini-Golden-Age-baseball Bob
  12. bdangelo

    Review of 2013 Topps Series 2 baseball

    Hi gang, Here is my review of 2013 Topps Series 2 baseball -- on my blog at The Bench: http://www.thebenchtrading.com/entry.php?250-The-Sports-Bookie-Review-of-2013-Topps-Series-2-baseball Bob
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    Opinions on Topps, UD licensing deals?

    Hi gang, You may have heard that Topps and Upper Deck agreed (in separate news items) to baseball card licensing deals. Topps extended its exclusive licensing deal with MLB through 2010, while the MLB Players Association granted Upper Deck a license. Any opinions on the subject? Here are the...
  14. bdangelo

    Quick look at Panini's 2013 Elite Football

    Hi gang, Panini released some information and teased some images on its upcoming Elite Football product. Here's a peek from my blog on The Bench: http://www.thebenchtrading.com/entry.php?219-The-Sports-Bookie-Panini-teases-a-look-at-Elite-football Bob
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    Colorado collector pulls an Ultimate Chase Ticket

    Hi gang, A food and beverage manager for a Colorado golf course pulled an Ultimate Chase Ticket from 2013 Topps Series 1 baseball: http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/colorado-collector-pulls-ultimate-chase-ticket/ Bob
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    Review of 2012 Topps Supreme football

    Hi gang, Here is my review of 2012 Topps Supreme football on my blog at The Bench: http://www.thebenchtrading.com/entry.php?211-The-Sports-Bookie-A-review-of-2012-Topps-Supreme-football Bob
  17. bdangelo

    5 is No. 1 for collector

    Hi gang, Blog item about a collector in Massachusetts who specializes in cards that are No.5 http://www.thebenchtrading.com/entry.php?210-The-Sports-Bookie-5-is-No-1-for-Massachusetts-collector Bob
  18. bdangelo

    A peek at some Evel cards

    Hi gang, Here's my preview of the 2013 Golden Age Baseball set by Panini. An icon making his debut in the set will be daredveil driver Evel Knievel: http://www.thebenchtrading.com/entry.php?209-Panini-s-2013-Golden-Age-preview-includes-some-Evel-cards Bob
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    Taking the fifth with a collector

    Hi gang, Chatted with a collector from Massachusetts about his type card collection, which is about the number 5. Here is the result: http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/5-is-no.-1-for-massachusetts-collector/ Bob
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    A review of 2012 Topps Magic football

    Hi gang, Here is my review of 2012 Topps Magic football, on The Bench sports blogs http://www.thebenchtrading.com/entry.php?202-The-Sports-Bookie-Review-of-2012-Topps-Magic-football Bob
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