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Forum: BASEBALL 04-06-2021, 12:42 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
This makes it frustrating, Topps is lucky they...

This makes it frustrating, Topps is lucky they figured out how to get Mantle in.

I wonder if they have to work out licensing with dead-ball era players? Cobb, Wagner, Cy Young, Walter Johnson,...
Forum: BASEBALL 04-06-2021, 12:36 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
Easy to fix. Non-HoFers - Bo Jackson -...

Easy to fix.

Non-HoFers
- Bo Jackson
- Dale Murphy
- Pete Rose
- Lots of Negro League Legends
- Evan Longoria
- Miguel Cabrera (Marlin)
Forum: BASEBALL 03-11-2021, 11:27 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
I like these way better than most of what's come...

I like these way better than most of what's come out recently. All three are better than the Acuna Pardee. I put the Acuana Pardee in the same category as the Berra card.

Fine if others like...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-09-2021, 12:30 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
I mentioned before that this "hobby" is very...

I mentioned before that this "hobby" is very rookie card-centic. When is the last time anyone paid more for George Brett's 1977, 1981, or 1991 Topps cards than his 1975 card. Those are the three...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-09-2021, 12:05 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
There will certainly be modern pitchers with HoF...

There will certainly be modern pitchers with HoF stats. But they will be HoF stats compared to their peers, not compared to the stats of former players.

I think Greinke will get in. He has...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-09-2021, 11:46 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
I am sure Ron English is currently putting his...

I am sure Ron English is currently putting his finishing touches on one famous Detroit Tiger in the shape of an Energizer Bunny.

I hope most everyone here gets this.
Forum: BASEBALL 03-09-2021, 11:28 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
Did anyone catch the CRT sportscard you tube...

Did anyone catch the CRT sportscard you tube video stating that there are currently over 100 different subjects scheduled for the Project 70 set? I know he also stated that artists are able to...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-09-2021, 11:13 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
This "hobby" is all about Rookie Cards, so all...

This "hobby" is all about Rookie Cards, so all complaints that Sanders is in a Yankees Uniform are moot.

-signed, Not a Yankees Fan either.
Forum: BASEBALL 03-09-2021, 09:16 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
This is the day everyone should pass and make...

This is the day everyone should pass and make Everyone absolutely lose it.

the only reason to get these cards is if one is already working on a Full set, a Yankees complete set or Orioles/Ripken...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-08-2021, 03:38 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
True, I was talking in absolutes. But you have...

True, I was talking in absolutes. But you have to admit, he had some skeptics early on.
Forum: BASEBALL 03-08-2021, 03:32 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
It's so early. By the end of the project, I bet...

It's so early. By the end of the project, I bet every set from each artist will look good when all put together. I think we learned that from P2020. Everyone loathed both Shore and Oldmanalan, but...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-08-2021, 03:23 PM
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Views: 7,729
Posted By Farmkid
1. (retired) 2001 Topps Archives Autographs 156...

1. (retired) 2001 Topps Archives Autographs 156 of 158 (Never got Hank Aaron or Carl Yaz) I broke up the set to focus on T206 collection

2. (complete) 2002 Donruss Diamond Cuts (Auto, Jersey, and...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-05-2021, 01:27 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
Don C has a reputation to uphold!

Don C has a reputation to uphold!
Forum: BASEBALL 03-05-2021, 11:27 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
I love the idea. You can create special...

I love the idea. You can create special allowances for repeat players as well.

i.e. you can repeat a player who was on a different team. Therefore 3 different Babe Ruths.
Forum: BASEBALL 03-05-2021, 11:20 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
Think of the Yankees that have not even been...

Think of the Yankees that have not even been mentioned that much on these boards.

If I were a Project 70 artist, I would create a Set within a Set within a Set.

I would incorporate the...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-04-2021, 04:29 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
Pardee is not my cup of tea. But if he did a...

Pardee is not my cup of tea. But if he did a Royals Player, I would probably buy. So what I am saying is that my $20 is very safe in my pocket.
Forum: BASEBALL 03-04-2021, 04:26 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
What a time to get back in!! Yikes! Does...

What a time to get back in!! Yikes!

Does anyone have any words of wisdom/advice/pitfalls to avoid? Define your budget and stick to it. There is no way anyone can afford everything they want.
...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-04-2021, 02:57 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
Are you saying Pardee is a better artist than the...

Are you saying Pardee is a better artist than the Project 2020 artists, or that he is your favorite? If so, fine, but you also have to factor in that the P2020 group had to follow certain rules. ...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-04-2021, 12:14 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
Mailday! I just heard the USPS truck arrive! ...

Mailday! I just heard the USPS truck arrive! Project 2020 Card #92 just arrived. $8.32 (shipping and taxes included) well spent. #122 is enroute, I spurged on it $10.80.
Forum: BASEBALL 03-04-2021, 10:44 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
I like em!

I like em!
Forum: BASEBALL 03-03-2021, 09:40 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
I actually like the Tom Seaver because it is so...

I actually like the Tom Seaver because it is so different. I like Rochester's body of work, though sometimes each individual card does underwhelm at first, but usually grows on me. And Pujols is...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-03-2021, 09:01 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
Okay, everyone hoping for low print runs needs to...

Okay, everyone hoping for low print runs needs to buy 10 each of these! Ready, Go!
Forum: BASEBALL 03-02-2021, 03:09 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
I think you are probably right. Cards of current...

I think you are probably right. Cards of current young players will always be tied to their future performance or lack thereof.

I don't think there has yet been the "crossover" appeal of art...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-02-2021, 02:55 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
If an artist wanted to put the famous Honus...

If an artist wanted to put the famous Honus Wagner portrait on a card, which Topps set would be most conducive to the T206 style? Maybe 1995?
Forum: BASEBALL 03-02-2021, 02:54 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
You might also just have to see actual scans as...

You might also just have to see actual scans as more and more get in-hand for more comparison sampling. Often the back of the card is the best for judging centering on those type of non-bordered...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-02-2021, 02:52 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
I think you are onto something about it being...

I think you are onto something about it being very individual preference.

I love all things T206. I have original tobacco cards, 2002, 2009, 2020 Topps T206 mini cards. I also have some of the...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-02-2021, 02:43 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
The only way to figure that out is to know how...

The only way to figure that out is to know how long Tatis Jr. can keep the "hobby's" interest by playing superb. If he settles into a good but not great player, that is when the "hobby" will lose...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-02-2021, 02:35 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
There are collectors and speculators. The...

There are collectors and speculators. The present collector's set the $20 floor for the set, but we don't know what that $20 print run floor is. The speculators are creating a supply of cards above...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-02-2021, 02:23 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
There's a good chance this was discussed in the...

There's a good chance this was discussed in the past here, but in light of recent pricing changes, I thought I would ask.

What are people's thoughts on keeping these P2020 and P70 in thier...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-02-2021, 11:45 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
30 cards into Project 70. Anyone here...

30 cards into Project 70.

Anyone here leaning towards which they prefer so far? Project 2020 or Project 70?

Even though it's early, Project 70 is better than I was expecting, I was skeptical...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-02-2021, 11:19 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
I was thinking the same thing just now. ...

I was thinking the same thing just now.

Also, there is a lot going on in the card that I don't know about. My eyes dart around the image effortlessly.

For some reason, I really like the...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-02-2021, 09:51 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
I am about to google that!

I am about to google that!
Forum: BASEBALL 03-02-2021, 09:46 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
What's your point? NY just had 160 in P2020...

What's your point?

NY just had 160 in P2020 and P70 has already seen 7 more to the tally compared to 0 Chicago in Project 70.

There is still plenty of time in the set. So no need to worry...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-01-2021, 02:21 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
too funny! :)! I'm glad someone here got it!

too funny! :)! I'm glad someone here got it!
Forum: BASEBALL 03-01-2021, 02:15 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
I would like to see a 1957 Aaron with the same...

I would like to see a 1957 Aaron with the same portrait as '54, '55, '56. Looking at you Oldmanalan!
Forum: BASEBALL 03-01-2021, 01:49 PM
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Posted By Farmkid
I'm a glutten for punishment, but even I hope...

I'm a glutten for punishment, but even I hope this doesn't happen.
Forum: BASEBALL 03-01-2021, 11:49 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
So the moral of the story is, "learn to program...

So the moral of the story is, "learn to program computer bots if you want an AP to flip" If you don't know how, then blame Topps.

Still just playing around. It is legit frustrating for people...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-01-2021, 11:44 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
Okay, just a greed play, I don't feel sorry for...

Okay, just a greed play, I don't feel sorry for them then. Keep trying boys, there's no crying in baseball!

(I'll probably ruffle some feathers, but I'm just playing around.)
Forum: BASEBALL 03-01-2021, 11:41 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
What makes the APs so special that everyone get...

What makes the APs so special that everyone get so upset about them selling quickly?
Forum: BASEBALL 03-01-2021, 11:40 AM
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Posted By Farmkid
Miguel Cabrera (age 38) has a chance to make it...

Miguel Cabrera (age 38) has a chance to make it into this set if he hits well this year. He should get to 500 home runs (13 shy) and it will take a nice season for him to get to 3000 hits (134 shy)....
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