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Forum: BASEBALL 11-22-2025, 08:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,885
Posted By Above the Rim
Yeah, these "autographs" - are they really...

Yeah, these "autographs" - are they really autographs ? Maybe I'm in the minority, but I'm not ponying up for a squiggle. And does PSA honestly authenticate these things as real, or do they just...
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-18-2025, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 639
Posted By Above the Rim
You say "collect", so not necessarily for...

You say "collect", so not necessarily for investment I assume. Then collect who you personally like that's not totally off the radar. Derrick Henry has some really nice looking action shot cards. ...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-14-2025, 12:53 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 19,212
Posted By Above the Rim
Positional Adjustment for WAR Catcher +12.5...

Positional Adjustment for WAR

Catcher +12.5 runs
Shortstop +7.5 runs
Centerfield +2.5 runs
Right & Leftfield -7.5 runs
1st Base -12.5 runs

Foul tips blasted off the face mask.
Foul tip...
Forum: BASKETBALL 11-11-2025, 12:34 PM
Replies: 705
Views: 16,919
Posted By Above the Rim
Fun to watch Wemby's big game last night. Seems...

Fun to watch Wemby's big game last night. Seems like at any point he can put up another highlight - almost hate to be away from the TV. The most must watch player in the league, although Jokic...
Forum: BASKETBALL 11-04-2025, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3,330
Views: 270,056
Posted By Above the Rim
Buy low, sell high. Volatility is your friend. ...

Buy low, sell high. Volatility is your friend. Keep some dry powder ready. Those famous investors say something about "... buy when blood in the streets". And perhaps above all - have patience,...
Forum: BASKETBALL 11-04-2025, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3,330
Views: 270,056
Posted By Above the Rim
Bitcoin is on sale right now.

Bitcoin is on sale right now.
Forum: BASKETBALL 11-04-2025, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3,330
Views: 270,056
Posted By Above the Rim
What cards look attractive ... Since before...

What cards look attractive ...

Since before the season started, I've been picking up a Wemby here & there - nothing expensive, just your basic "poors" type low end RC's but in PSA 10. Am seeing...
Forum: BASKETBALL 10-29-2025, 09:26 PM
Replies: 705
Views: 16,919
Posted By Above the Rim
Spurs have a lot of talent, albeit young. A...

Spurs have a lot of talent, albeit young. A start of the season run gives them confidence. I realize they are lower rung teams so far, but they have shown grit. 2 starters out (Sochan, Fox) and...
Forum: BASKETBALL 10-24-2025, 11:17 AM
Replies: 705
Views: 16,919
Posted By Above the Rim
Jeez, the Warriors game was so much more...

Jeez, the Warriors game was so much more entertaining to watch vs the OKC game. The flow of the game so much more continuous.

Excessive and sometimes unwarranted fouls just sap the life out of...
Forum: BASKETBALL 10-23-2025, 08:56 AM
Replies: 705
Views: 16,919
Posted By Above the Rim
I eluded to a surprise MVP and possible NBA...

I eluded to a surprise MVP and possible NBA champions this year - but nah, not to be taken seriously Wemby and the Spurs ... nah. :)
Forum: BASKETBALL 10-21-2025, 07:32 PM
Replies: 705
Views: 16,919
Posted By Above the Rim
Health issues aside (like for every team that...

Health issues aside (like for every team that matters a lot, duh) - No reason Wemby shouldn't be even better than last year.

How far can he take a halfway decent team? Could be a surprise when...
Forum: BASKETBALL 10-14-2025, 08:28 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,812
Posted By Above the Rim
Can't wait for the Wemby highlights to start...

Can't wait for the Wemby highlights to start rolling - there is going to be a lot of them, and I'm sure most impressive!

Don't laugh - lots of talent - Would be a really fun season to see the...
Forum: BASKETBALL 10-08-2025, 02:58 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,812
Posted By Above the Rim
Am I the only one who thinks Spurs can win it all...

Am I the only one who thinks Spurs can win it all this year ? They have perhaps the most talent top to bottom, yeah its young talent, but who knows.
Forum: BASEBALL 10-07-2025, 12:34 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 9,683
Posted By Above the Rim
Collecting goal was to not sell anything...

Collecting goal was to not sell anything significant. Yes, check check. Kept the 95% of the good stuff for retirement, now only couple years away.

But I did have fun messing around with the...
Forum: FOOTBALL 10-06-2025, 06:03 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 18,130
Posted By Above the Rim
Last game Derrick Henry had zero yards before...

Last game Derrick Henry had zero yards before contact.
Forum: FOOTBALL 10-06-2025, 05:49 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 18,130
Posted By Above the Rim
How much help has the O-line given Henry? Like...

How much help has the O-line given Henry? Like maybe less than zero. Its kinda hard to run through the constant solid brick wall by lack of O-line play.
Forum: BASEBALL 10-03-2025, 04:44 PM
Replies: 34,331
Views: 2,019,324
Posted By Above the Rim
Have a great time at the ballgame ! He recently...

Have a great time at the ballgame ! He recently had 5 innings of No-Hit ball, and of course another 50+ HR season - Ohtani is absolutely amazing !
Forum: BASEBALL 10-02-2025, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7,771
Views: 777,838
Posted By Above the Rim
Local show, was expecting maybe 50/50...

Local show, was expecting maybe 50/50 Sports/Pokemon, was like 80 plus % Pokemon.

Absolutely amazing this Pokemon craze! My kid literally cannot find anywhere with Pokemon in stock with...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-26-2025, 07:45 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 19,212
Posted By Above the Rim
Something I came across: Positional...

Something I came across:

Positional Adjustment for WAR

Catcher +12.5 runs
Shortstop +7.5 runs
Centerfield +2.5 runs
Right & Leftfield -7.5 runs
1st Base -12.5 runs
Forum: GRADING 09-26-2025, 10:58 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 9,907
Posted By Above the Rim
I used to send vintage to PSA for grading. No...

I used to send vintage to PSA for grading. No more since I sent a'69 Hank Aaron - scrutinized heavily, as good or better better than most 8's I own, thought absolute lock for 8. Nope, got a 7. ...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-26-2025, 10:36 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 19,212
Posted By Above the Rim
Stats are super important. But I've learned...

Stats are super important. But I've learned (painfully & while disagreeing) its not always about stats.

Take a look at the last NFL MVP - Lamar Jackson had better overall stats and was 1st Team...
Forum: FOOTBALL 09-09-2025, 11:33 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 18,130
Posted By Above the Rim
No matter how you cut it, Embiid has never (even...

No matter how you cut it, Embiid has never (even on any isolated small quantity size) been close to Curry in 3 pt. stat categories.

Heny has had significantly over half the career receptions of...
Forum: FOOTBALL 09-08-2025, 12:18 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 18,130
Posted By Above the Rim
As receiver (career #'s): Yards/reception ...

As receiver (career #'s):

Yards/reception
D. Henry = 9.5
Barkley = 7.4

Success %
D. Henry = 52.0
Barkley = 39.2
Forum: BASKETBALL 09-08-2025, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3,330
Views: 270,056
Posted By Above the Rim
Vintage and pre-war top tier HOFers are a good...

Vintage and pre-war top tier HOFers are a good place to park your $ if you are worried about increasing supply issues.
Forum: BASKETBALL 09-08-2025, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3,330
Views: 270,056
Posted By Above the Rim
More high end buyers have/are entering the...

More high end buyers have/are entering the market, and the number of your average joe collectors also increasing - tends to push up the market as much as and in addition to money supply.
Forum: BASKETBALL 09-06-2025, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3,330
Views: 270,056
Posted By Above the Rim
Probably an isolated oddball case, but heck with...

Probably an isolated oddball case, but heck with S&P500, MJ cards, whatever sports cards - In the last year my best profit % has been from Pokemon cards. No joke.
Forum: BASKETBALL 08-27-2025, 08:23 PM
Replies: 3,330
Views: 270,056
Posted By Above the Rim
Good points. +1 Yes, cards can be good...

Good points.
+1 Yes, cards can be good investments.
+1 Yes, knowledge sure helps your investment batting average.
Forum: BASEBALL 08-22-2025, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1,185
Views: 63,578
Posted By Above the Rim
Seaver, Ryan, Maddux, Randy Johnson, Pedro.

Seaver, Ryan, Maddux, Randy Johnson, Pedro.
Forum: BASKETBALL 08-17-2025, 08:23 PM
Replies: 3,330
Views: 270,056
Posted By Above the Rim
All 'ya really need is Bitcoin and ball cards. ...

All 'ya really need is Bitcoin and ball cards. Patience & Hodl.
Forum: BASKETBALL 08-12-2025, 11:02 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 25,285
Posted By Above the Rim
The Warriors management and coaches aren't...

The Warriors management and coaches aren't stupid. With all the roster moves, they have kept Draymond - they know what they have.
Forum: BASEBALL 08-11-2025, 10:44 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,309
Posted By Above the Rim
Can you simply add both his hitting WAR and...

Can you simply add both his hitting WAR and pitching WAR ? That would be his total value toward MVP consideration. If he is highest WAR, he probably wins. Depends on how much pitching WAR he can...
Forum: BASEBALL 08-11-2025, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5,099
Views: 287,562
Posted By Above the Rim
Abbott just pitched helluva game thru 6, and made...

Abbott just pitched helluva game thru 6, and made it thru 7. No way should have gone out for the 8th today - very poor managing.
Forum: BASKETBALL 08-11-2025, 07:55 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 25,285
Posted By Above the Rim
I'll 2nd that ... Draymond always welcome on my...

I'll 2nd that ... Draymond always welcome on my team. Sorry if that irritates some, but dude is really good.
Forum: FOOTBALL 07-28-2025, 12:34 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,067
Posted By Above the Rim
The differences in era's played make it more...

The differences in era's played make it more difficult to compare Brady vs. Montana. The physicality Montana had to contend with was tough. It has been said Brady played more in the newer Flag...
Forum: FOOTBALL 07-28-2025, 10:06 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,067
Posted By Above the Rim
Joe Montana might have something to say about,...

Joe Montana might have something to say about, "it's not close."
Forum: BASEBALL 07-28-2025, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7,771
Views: 777,838
Posted By Above the Rim
Went to a Portland, OR show. Used to be 75%...

Went to a Portland, OR show. Used to be 75% sports 25% Pokemon.

Was jaw on floor - now minimum 80% Pokemon and sports darn pathetic.

Majority of tables were simply "Joe Avg. collector" who...
Forum: FOOTBALL 07-27-2025, 10:15 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,067
Posted By Above the Rim
Dan Fouts 1980 and 1981 - couple of absolutely...

Dan Fouts 1980 and 1981 - couple of absolutely monster years.
Forum: BASEBALL 07-26-2025, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7,771
Views: 777,838
Posted By Above the Rim
Owning a home generally gives you a better...

Owning a home generally gives you a better overall quality of life vs. a 2/3 bedroom apartment. I won't bore you with the details why, but that's my take.
Forum: BASEBALL 07-08-2025, 12:23 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 6,348
Posted By Above the Rim
Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott = snub Mariners...

Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott = snub
Mariners pitcher George Kirby also very strong case for All Star game - sigh.
Forum: BASKETBALL 07-05-2025, 02:12 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,154
Posted By Above the Rim
I don't quite get it - bashing others'...

I don't quite get it - bashing others' collecting, er, investing, er, flipping moves. Why does anyone really care so much what the other guy is doing? And what is the point of putting yourself on a...
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