Bikeage77

Oh man, looks like I might have to check that place out! Also REALLY glad I never got on the FC train. I have a big head JJ Hardy somewhere, no box, my friend gave it to me. I don't even really want it, but I don't think it's worth the effort to sell it either.

I actually am about to start writing some letters now. Got a ton of Miller Anniversary cards to get out. I'll throw in the one for Bass too

Thought I'd quick show off my project so far. http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0012_zps6deadb48.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0015_zps11f72ba4.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0016_zps348af476.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0013_zpsceba6984.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0019_zps65d92f2b.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0018_zps6f8d37e7.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0017_zps9e20c19e.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0020_zpsb6d68927.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0021_zpsf97cd834.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0022_zpsc76340f0.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0023_zpsb37ed6a2.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0024_zpsb81189bd.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0025_zps832d2df8.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0026_zps3c4c8b4e.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0027_zpsa76b2527.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0028_zpsded6bbca.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0029_zpsaf6df20e.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0030_zps962ae03c.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0031_zpse6a4a543.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0032_zpsd820e659.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0033_zpsb187d70f.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0034_zpsf8c267fa.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0035_zpsef1ffffe.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0036_zpsdf7167a2.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0037_zps564d66d0.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0038_zps9130115c.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0039_zps293dcff4.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0040_zps1e18bff6.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0041_zps752c876e.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0042_zpsb3b94a5a.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0043_zps6b223b38.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0044_zps1ccae626.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0045_zpsf2780358.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0046_zpsba63af82.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0047_zps64968d57.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/bikeage77/Scan0048_zpsd5656073.jpg

Nah, unless it seems like there should be a return. For me, I spend roughtly 10 minutes and a buck a player on average. I did take a full day over winter break putting each players first card into a spread sheet, and then noting if they sign through the mail, with/without a fee, etc. But I did that while listening to records and I enjoyed the process of it. I have a pretty good system down now so it's really not too big of a deal. The hardest part is getting the cards, but I know a dealer that has dug up cards for me a few times and enjoys helping me out since he knows about my project. To answer your question, I've resent a few, but really it's a buck lost if I don't get a return. For all the returns I have got back it more than evens out. Most of these guys cards are being sold for 3-5 bucks each plus shipping on eBay. I've mailed to about 127 players (maybe more, I've got cards back that I never logged and added em in) and have received back 87. Some with multiple cards. There's about 20 that are included in that 127 I just mailed out, and another 10-12 that I mailed out in mid January. So that leaves me around 20 that are not returned. (With 4-5 players having their cards sitting at minor league stadiums somewhere waiting for the new season to start). All in all it's a pretty good turnout. If I have doubles of guys, I send em and they've been signed. Hoping somewhere down the road I can use em as trade material. I'm not listing em on eBay unless I do it as a huge lot. In the end, I'm okay losing 20 bucks if I know that had I tried to do this project on eBay or through card shops it woulda cost me $500 or more already. I know BrewersSuperCollector is a little more specific because he's sending OMLB balls, and those run 14 a pop and shipping is gonna be much more. I'm willing to chance it a bit more on "sometimes" type returns (ie Rob Deer, Felipe Alou, etc)

Jaime Cocanower in black sharpie on 84 Topps Traded Also bought an 83 Topps Don Sutton signed in black marker for cheaper than his signing fee ($10 and a 50% success rate) Got a 2011 Nyjer Morgan for a few bucks off the bay too, though it appears he's a pretty good signer TTM (83%) Sent out about 20 on Tuesday, hopefully I'll have more posts coming soon. I'm still sitting on about 10 guys from the last batch who haven't returned yet, either.

Ed Sprague 1975 in black pen Brock Davis 1972 in black pen Moose what are you all sending? I have 20 going out today (none to spring training). That's my project for this week. Good luck! Anyone had luck with Yount or Molitor through Spring Training mail?

Jim Henderson won.

I need to update the price guide. Turbo, if you wanna send me what you think is the appropriate prices for last years, I'll trust ya. I mighta missed a few from last year. Lemme know if I did. I will still keep up the price guide, but if I ever choose to turn it over, you'll be the next guy appointed to office.

Outside of MLB there's probably a ton too. The Admirals do the cheese spread races, the Brew City Bruisers have the Horny Goat skating bottle races. I went to a Chinooks game last year and I wanna say they had some kinda race too, but I could be wrong.

Everything about this thread is awesome. I had no idea about this tournament. I might go down there this year just to hang out!

Or just set up a table at a local card show and sell em off. I paid for a plane ticket to Boston and two tickets to Fenway by selling off all my extras a few years ago.

I'm voting Matt Kinney featuring five different jerseys, spanned over five day games throughout the season. Collect em all!

I bet they start at 100 and go for 40-50 consistently by seasons end.

Turbo, I had mine on display at my old house, but since then I've picked up another 5 or so. I have 9 total now. I'd like to eventually build a locker type set up to go in my rec room. We're planning on moving to the house I own in Tosa come October (Milwaukee lifted its teaching residency law last June, gotta get the leases to match up so I'm not paying for two places at once).

If you're looking to see Milwaukee, try to find a place downtown. Brookfield is about 15-20 minutes from the stadium. It's a cookie cutter suburb that is great if you're into chain restaurants and strip malls. (No offense to Brookfield residents) Wauwatosa hotels are going to be about 10. Wauwatosa has some good bars, but they aren't as close together (you can kinda bar hop around 68th-70th and north, but there is no hotels within 2-3 miles from there), they're all on the border between Tosa and Brookfield. There's a handful of areas in Milwaukee that are great for bar hopping, restaurants and night life, and depending where you stay, it's all very walkable. And there's a pretty straight shot to Miller Park from Downtown off of canal street which will lead you right to the parking lot. Just a heads up cabs aren't really frequent as other cities either, and the bus system isn't worth your time. Carnivore seems like everyone's favorite steak house, though I've never been there because it's pricey as all get out. Favorite Mexican place: GTO's in Bay Vew Sports Bar: Stenny's in Walkers Point is pretty good with great wings Burger: Sobelman's on St Paul Pizza: Transfer in Walker's Point Brewery Tour: Skip Miller Brewery, go to Lakefront and Milwaukee Brewering Company. Old German Beer House is also my favorite bar to tell people to go to. Great atmosphere, sausages, liter beers, and the famous shotski. Any other questions, I'd love to help you.

I didn't see anything with the alternate heritage uniforms. They did have some of the complete Bears uniforms, but I didn't get a chance to look at em. They may have had some jerseys but each year it seems like they're just coaches or relievers. They did have some Bears pants selliing individually, not sure how much those were, no interest. Last year I came out pretty good with Marcum, Wolf, and Morgan all from the 2011 season.

a vendor had a signed Attanasio for 250 at the end of the day yesterday. I forgot to mention my big score. A free half gallon of chocolate milk. I drank about half of it while walking around, and finally put it down before getting Nelson and Reynolds. I was afraid if I kept walking around with it I'd keep drinking it and end up puking. Now when to hold em, know when to fold em.

Jerry McNertney 1969, 1970 Topps in black pen Bill Krueger 1990 Topps in blue pen Frank Linzy 1973 Topps in fine blue sharpie Phil Roof 1970, 1971 Topps in black sharpie

WOW. Did it still work? That's a pretty great score! I thought the vendors prices were about what'd you expect. They're gonna be a little bit more since they need to cover the cost of their table. At the end a lot of guys were slashing prices. Bobbles at one table were going for 5 bucks each in the last hour. I almost caved but was able to control myself.

Classic. Too bad I spent all my money on Brewers stuff earlier today. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MILWAUKEE-BREWERS-RUBEN-QUEVEDO-2003-GAME-USED-WORN-JERSEY-VENEZUELA-CUBS-/191039512095?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c7ad79e1f

I actually was gonna get that Izturis jersey!!! Unfortunately it got snatched up before I could get over to it.

Arctic tailgate is usually the third Saturday in February I think? Tickets go on sale at either 9 or 10am.

Crowds were fine. Weather mighta helped that, or a lot of people also thought of it being a mess and stayed home could've played a role. Either way it was good. Got Jean Segura (Missed the line by like 20 people due to a stupid decision to go back to the Belding table instead of getting in line. Bought a ball for $40) Hiram Burgos Jim Henderson ($10 bucks from Waukesha Sports Card) Jim Gantner Kyle Lohse (Thanks BrianSuperCollector!) Gorman Thomas Jimmy Nelson Mark Reynolds Don Money ($15 from a vendor) Larry Hisle was a no show. Also got myself a pretty nice Milwaukee Bears K-Rod hat, and then in a major blunder in the chaos of grabbing jerseys I got a Sean Green jersey thinking Taylor Green switched numbers to 5 after his first season. Oh well. The jersey selection this year was pretty terrible. Mostly coaches and relievers from what I saw.

Who's all going? I have a feeling since it's free it's gonna be a mess. Mostly wanna get the alumni, but still haven't got Segura or Lohse. I have a buddy that generally helps me out, so I'm trying to get as many of these guys as I can. With Yount and Uecker the ones I'd want in the lottery. It's surprising that Braun isn't signing for free. To help win back his image, you'd think he'd do two or three shifts for free. I'm gonna attempt to get the following: Jean Segura Hiram Burgos Jim Henderson Jim Gantner Larry Hisle Kyle Lohse Gorman Thomas Bob Uecker Jimmy Nelson Robin Yount Mark Reynolds

Buzz Stephen 1970 Topps in black pen (first pitcher drafted by the Pilots, only played in the majors for the Twins) Coach Jim Walton 1973 and 1974 Topps in black pen. Also included a signed postcard.