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Forum: BASEBALL 02-16-2025, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1,581
Views: 145,145
Posted By akarlen
I have a bunch of base RC's sitting around...

I have a bunch of base RC's sitting around somewhere. They've been toploaded for 6+ years since S2/Update so I'm sure most would grade out, but it's just not been a priority for me. I wish I had...
Forum: BASEBALL 02-16-2025, 05:39 PM
Replies: 1,581
Views: 145,145
Posted By akarlen
Collecting is an addiction. And there is a...

Collecting is an addiction. And there is a dopamine rush getting something great for your collection. Whether it's sportscards, precious metal, bourbon, knives, guns, coins, stamps, signed books...
Forum: BASEBALL 02-16-2025, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1,581
Views: 145,145
Posted By akarlen
I bought the PSA 10 separately. All the rest, I...

I bought the PSA 10 separately. All the rest, I sent in. Pic is from today.

https://i.imgur.com/jcRK5XK.jpeg
Forum: BASEBALL 02-16-2025, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1,581
Views: 145,145
Posted By akarlen
I didn't. I did sell the vast majority of my...

I didn't. I did sell the vast majority of my collection a few years ago, but ended up buying a forever type property for my family. Cardboard is just cardboard, even if it is awesome cardboard.
Forum: BASEBALL 02-16-2025, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1,581
Views: 145,145
Posted By akarlen
I submitted 14 #700's. 1 x PSA 6 ; 0 x PSA 7 ; 5...

I submitted 14 #700's. 1 x PSA 6 ; 0 x PSA 7 ; 5 x PSA 8 ; 8 x PSA 9 ; 0 x PSA 10.

I also submitted 6 x US1's. 1 x PSA 8 ; 5 x PSA 9 ; 0 x PSA 10's.

These subs were many years ago. None...
Forum: BASEBALL 08-09-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 31,901
Views: 1,863,620
Posted By akarlen
Topps black bordered flagship has always been...

Topps black bordered flagship has always been notorious for difficult 10’s due to edges and corners. Just like clears are hard due to surface. This is unlikely to change any time soon. I think I...
Forum: BASEBALL 07-10-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 31,901
Views: 1,863,620
Posted By akarlen
When I sent my 700 and us1 blacks into psa a few...

When I sent my 700 and us1 blacks into psa a few years ago, I would’ve sworn that at least some of them would’ve gemmed. But the highest I got back was 9’s. A few 8’s. And one 6, I think. I think the...
Forum: BASEBALL 07-26-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 45,433
Views: 4,480,940
Posted By akarlen
$50 Store Credit in addition to the refund. I...

$50 Store Credit in addition to the refund. I guess that's a pretty nice gesture. The idea of "making it right" is a pipe dream, so I think anything in addition to the refund is a bonus. ...
Forum: COMIC BUY/SELL/TRADE 07-26-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 383
Posted By akarlen
Large Graded / Raw Comic Collection For Sale

Incredible Comics Resale Lot with some 100 slabs and over 1200 raw comics, all bagged and boarded and appropriately stored. Never had the time to submit these for grading, now other demands take up...
Forum: BASEBALL 07-01-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 45,433
Views: 4,480,940
Posted By akarlen
Myself and several other members made no attempts...

Myself and several other members made no attempts to log in, let alone buy any other bowman sapphire boxes during the public sale. Of those affected in this thread, most of us bought early in the...
Forum: BASEBALL 06-30-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 30,509
Posted By akarlen
The corner melting thing happened to a Soto 2018...

The corner melting thing happened to a Soto 2018 Update Clear.

I know that several Acuna clears had high grades, and I think I've seen a BGS 10 sell at some point. I posted my PSA 10 a few years...
Forum: BASEBALL 06-27-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 45,433
Views: 4,480,940
Posted By akarlen
I also ordered my box during the 1 day MC...

I also ordered my box during the 1 day MC pre-sale, early in the day.

I did not even log in during the public sale.
Forum: BASEBALL 06-27-2022, 03:03 PM
Replies: 45,433
Views: 4,480,940
Posted By akarlen
I've been a MC member for 3 years and have some...

I've been a MC member for 3 years and have some 80k loyalty points and my order was not fulfilled either.

Was told that I would get a "refund in full" if they were unable to process my order. Had...
Forum: BASEBALL 06-24-2022, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5,209
Views: 654,171
Posted By akarlen
Over the last several years the releases have...

Over the last several years the releases have looked like:
Flagship Series 1
Flagship Series 2
Flagship Update (not in factory sets)
Topps Chrome
Topps Chrome Update
Bowman
Bowman Chrome...
Forum: BASEBALL 06-15-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,567
Posted By akarlen
This thread has some good pictures and info: ...

This thread has some good pictures and info:

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1364706

I believe the prevailing thought is the thin skinny black marker was characteristic of the...
Forum: BASEBALL 06-02-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 626
Posted By akarlen
I love 1957 Topps: here are some of my top bullet...

I love 1957 Topps: here are some of my top bullet points about why it is an amazing set to me:

- First year Topps made all 4 (major) sports
- First year of the now standard 2.5 x 3.5 sized cards...
Forum: BASEBALL 05-24-2022, 04:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,099
Posted By akarlen
Yes Yes. The assumption I make is that it is...

Yes
Yes. The assumption I make is that it is min-graded (9.5x3, 9.0). True Gems that may cross as PSA 10's will carry a premium. Even better are the 9.5x2 10.0x2 near 10's.
Forum: BASEBALL 05-16-2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,987
Posted By akarlen
https://sportscardalbum.com/c/p252qnzj.jpg I...

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/p252qnzj.jpg

I love acetate cards. I also love retro autographs. This set is a deadly combination of both. The truth is that nobody really knows how acetate...
Forum: JBrooks & houdini's Breaks & Player Auctions 04-30-2022, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1,378
Views: 108,672
Posted By akarlen
CPA-CM Curtis Mead $600 CPA-CMY Colson...

CPA-CM Curtis Mead $600
CPA-CMY Colson Montgomery $600
CPA-GV George Valera $800
Forum: BASEBALL 04-29-2022, 11:29 PM
Replies: 34,940
Views: 2,127,623
Posted By akarlen
Hooray, a non-self RBI! On a side note, I...

Hooray, a non-self RBI!

On a side note, I very much dislike this Apple TV thing. It bothers me that I pay for mlb.tv and can’t watch Soto hit.
Forum: BASEBALL 04-04-2022, 05:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,940
Posted By akarlen
One of my favorites is the story about the Green...

One of my favorites is the story about the Green Bay Packers fan that gave blood to pay for his family's season tickets -- It turns out he had familial hemochromatosis (the lifesaving treatment is...
Forum: BASEBALL 02-20-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 823
Views: 75,891
Posted By akarlen
https://sportscardalbum.com/c/v57989c7x450.jpg ...

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/v57989c7x450.jpg

I have 10/10, Pele’s jersey number. Also, the autographs are all on sticker, which has been an issue for most of Ronaldo’s signatures.
Forum: GAMING 02-15-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,042
Posted By akarlen
A few quick notes on MTG finance: I don’t...

A few quick notes on MTG finance:

I don’t “invest” in anything not reserved list. This is the literal list of unreprintable cards. (They are doing some funky crossover pseudo reprint soon with...
Forum: GAMING 02-15-2022, 07:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,042
Posted By akarlen
I’ve been playing since 1994 in Seattle. Old...

I’ve been playing since 1994 in Seattle. Old enough to have traded away a black lotus, have cards signed in person by Amy Weber and Christopher Rush. I still play when I have time.

I have moved...
Forum: BASEBALL 02-10-2022, 08:36 PM
Replies: 34,940
Views: 2,127,623
Posted By akarlen
https://sportscardalbum.com/c/z01vu5vdx450.jpeg ...

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/z01vu5vdx450.jpeg

So… anyone else planning on going?
Forum: BASEBALL 01-30-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 34,940
Views: 2,127,623
Posted By akarlen
https://sportscardalbum.com/c/92lbb8hwx450.jpg ...

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/92lbb8hwx450.jpg

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Forum: Off Topic 01-23-2022, 11:46 PM
Replies: 937
Views: 145,326
Posted By akarlen
I don’t particularly understand the Hibiki LE...

I don’t particularly understand the Hibiki LE phenomenon. The juice is great, but as far as I can tell it’s just regular Hibiki? Is the LE bottle, albeit awesome looking, making it worth 3-4x on the...
Forum: BASEBALL 12-23-2021, 12:27 AM
Replies: 45,433
Views: 4,480,940
Posted By akarlen
https://sportscardalbum.com/c/8b99n0a9.jpeg Add...

https://sportscardalbum.com/c/8b99n0a9.jpeg
Add me to the group of happy MC box breakers. DJ image variation foilfractor. Almost as nice as the Brooklyn collection Jeter 2/5 jersey numbered on card...
Forum: BASEBALL 12-07-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5,209
Views: 654,171
Posted By akarlen
Here’s a rudimentary start to a modern baseball...

Here’s a rudimentary start to a modern baseball list:

Year Product Highlights
2000 Topps Traded Cabrera Auto RC
2001 SPx Ichiro Auto RC
2008 Topps Update Scherzer, Kershaw, Longoria RC...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-29-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 45,433
Views: 4,480,940
Posted By akarlen
In past years, the autographs have seemed very...

In past years, the autographs have seemed very well distributed with usually one rookie and one vet or very short numbered rookie autograph per box. I’ve always been very happy with the products even...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-29-2021, 12:35 AM
Replies: 34,940
Views: 2,127,623
Posted By akarlen
I don’t trade much. I can’t think of anyone I’d...

I don’t trade much. I can’t think of anyone I’d rather have than Juanito, in any case. I liked the clears at the right time and ended up with several big 2018 ones (Soto - BGS9 ; Ohtani series 2 -...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-28-2021, 10:15 PM
Replies: 34,940
Views: 2,127,623
Posted By akarlen
Here’s some of my rarer stuff of our beloved...

Here’s some of my rarer stuff of our beloved childish bambino. Not pictured are a 2018 update black, a 2018 update chrome gold autograph, and a ton of hmt55 and us300 slabs.
...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-21-2021, 11:54 PM
Replies: 5,209
Views: 654,171
Posted By akarlen
Bo was in draft. So was Alonso and Kyle Lewis....

Bo was in draft. So was Alonso and Kyle Lewis. Robles, O’Neill, and Bregman were in vanilla bowman, I believe. The big three still make 2016 BC amazing.
Forum: BASEBALL 11-16-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 34,940
Views: 2,127,623
Posted By akarlen
With Mike Schmidt tapped to announce the NL MVP,...

With Mike Schmidt tapped to announce the NL MVP, I think the dream is dead for this year :(
Forum: BASEBALL 10-02-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 166
TOM
Views: 13,771
Posted By akarlen
Think I’ve still got around fifteen Blue BCA...

Think I’ve still got around fifteen Blue BCA gems, two gold BCA gems, and a bunch of base and ref stuff. A few black flagship from update despite the horizontal image. Still sad the Mariners moved...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-27-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 34,940
Views: 2,127,623
Posted By akarlen
The heritage minis are actually pack inserted...

The heritage minis are actually pack inserted into 2018 heritage high, a major hobby release pack out. The flagship minis are from an online exclusive pack out. I know some people have mixed feelings...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-23-2021, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5,209
Views: 654,171
Posted By akarlen
From my memory: Vending boxes for 2016 BC...

From my memory:

Vending boxes for 2016 BC have three autographs and a bunch of regular cards as well as “exclusive” black and gold parallels.

The regular box has two mini boxes, each of which...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-23-2021, 08:00 PM
Replies: 34,940
Views: 2,127,623
Posted By akarlen
I mean… technically he touches the bases for a...

I mean… technically he touches the bases for a home run, but he’s not ON base :)

/s
Forum: BASEBALL 09-23-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5,209
Views: 654,171
Posted By akarlen
At the time, this product was lampooned for being...

At the time, this product was lampooned for being incredibly watered down.

Who knew that it’d have the first bowman chrome autographs of luminaries like Dustin Fowler? Oh, and Vlad Jr. And Tatis...
Forum: BASEBALL 08-31-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,783
Posted By akarlen
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/10h68294.jpg

http://sportscardalbum.com/c/10h68294.jpg
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