ChiSox Collector - Sunday, June 06, 2010

Saturday, June 05, 2010

The wife and I will be leaving for the airport in about an hour and a half. We will be attending Picnic in the Park tomorrow, and we have Scout Seats for the Tigers @ White Sox game Wednesday night.

I'll post results from the Picnic as soon as possible, most likely on Sunday or Monday. However, I won't be able to add pictures until I return home on Friday.

Wish me luck!

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posted on Saturday, June 05, 2010 5:32:29 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

The Big Hurt!

Frank Thomas recently did a signing for Triple Threat Sports in the Chicago area. A collector friend in the area was nice enough to take a few items of mine to the signing. I received them today. Thanks for the help, Donnie!

I sent three cards and a jersey. Here they are!

I need Thomas on LOTS of cards for assorted projects. Off the top of my head, I can think of about 25 more cards I need signed by him. The reason I chose these three? First, the 1992 Upper Deck Thomas card is one of my very favorite cards ever made. Something about the picture just pops out at me. I went with the two 1993 Upper Deck cards because that is probably my favorite UD set ever produced, so I'd love to finish it as soon as possible. I also like the fact that I have a single card signed by both of my all-time favorite players.

Autographs | Cards | White Sox

posted on Thursday, May 13, 2010 1:07:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

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Friday, May 07, 2010

Griffey!

I recently sent 3 items to somebody that knows somebody that knows Ken Griffey Jr. He was able to get 2 of the 3 items signed! It wasn't cheap, but I think it was well worth it. The 20x30 photo with Thome is now one of my very favorite items in my collection. Also, I never thought I'd be able to get Griffey for my all-time Upper Deck project!

Autographs | Cards | White Sox

posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 4:38:36 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Dan Hudson project completed!

I have completed a Dan Hudson project I have been working on. These cards are from 2010 Finest. I'm planning on framing them with an 8x10.

Autographs | Cards | White Sox

posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:53:16 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

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Monday, April 12, 2010

My Spring Training consignments have arrived!

Prior to the start of spring training, I sent out quite a few cards on consignment to a couple of different guys in Arizona. I have received the results of those consignments. From a quantity standpoint, the results weren't spectacular. Nonetheless, I have added a few quality autographs to the collection, and I'm very appreciative of their help. Here are the results!

Autographs | Cards | White Sox

posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 12:37:11 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Project Rookie Card: Joe Crede

Joe Crede only has one true rookie card: 1999 Topps Gold Label. All of his other 1999 issues were either minor league cards, or parellels to the Gold Label card. I was lucky enough to pick up a PSA/DNA certified copy for a nice price.

Autographs | Cards | Project Rookie Card | White Sox

posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:40:36 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Project Rookie Card: Robin Ventura 1988 Topps Traded, 1989 Fleer, 1989 Topps

One of the decisions I had to make when I started "Project Rookie Card" was how to handle XRCs. I've decided that both XRC and RC are acceptable for the project. For some players, I have been able to get both signed. Robin Ventura is one of those players. The only RC/XRC I am missing is his 1989 Bowman RC. I obtained all three of these in person.

Autographs | Cards | Project Rookie Card | White Sox

posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 6:33:21 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Project Rookie Card: Johnny Callison 1959 Topps

There are 3 key White Sox rookie cards in the 1959 Topps set that are at the top of my wantlist for Project Rookie card. Norm Cash, Johnny Romano, and Johnny Callison. Well, I can finally cross one of them off of the list!

Autographs | Cards | Project Rookie Card | White Sox

posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 5:56:27 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Awesome addition!

I have added a beautiful certified auto to the collection this week. I've been looking for a signed card of this player in a White Sox uniform for a long time, but they always sold for a bit more than I was willing to pay. I finally found one in my price range! Behold, my 2009 UD Ultimate Collection Ultimate Signatures Ken Griffey Jr!

Autographs | Cards | White Sox

posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 5:53:46 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

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Monday, March 22, 2010

Project Rookie Card: Jorge Orta 1973 Topps

I was able to get Jorge Orta to sign 10+ items for me last year at a Sarasota Reds game. Unfortunately, I neglected to have him sign his rookie card for me... what was I thinking? Luckily, I was able to pick up a very nice signed RC recently on eBay.

Autographs | Cards | Project Rookie Card | White Sox

posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 9:12:23 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

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