2013 National Sports Collectors Convention Chicago

Ok, where should I start? It was my first "Big Show" and boy was it worth it. If you've ever been to Las Vegas for a couple of days, you'll know what I'm talking about. You can't see everything but you do see a little of everything. Sports Cards old and new, memorabilia, autographs, and more, and more, and then some more. I really enjoyed just walking around checking out all the different types of wares on display, the different types of set ups, and how passionate just about every dealer was about their collections. Chicago is a great city, a great host, and a wonderful place to visit, regardless if it's for the NSCC. I got to meet a lot of people that I only know from online breaks, web casts, and chat rooms. It was kinda funny introducing myself as my screen name, Hi, I'm Streak27!" The only drawback is the amount of money being asked for the autograph guests. I really enjoy meeting athletes, and getting some ink, but the experience is made more personal when I don't have to spend $150. Other than that, I can say that I will make every effort to attend the NCSS in the future because I do love me some sports cards and everything and everyone involved with it.

Macha-Dough



Had to hop into a 5 Case Break of 2013 Bowman Inception Baseball by Boomo and was lucky enough to draw Manny Machado, er, I mean Macha-dough. Snagged these two gems, a base rookie auto and a Auto Jumbo Relic Red Parallel #'d /10, sweet. Not a bad day at the breaks.

Running into a Wall!

Last night I got into a razz for a spot in 2010/11 National Treasures Basketball with Danscardz on Vaughnlive.tv. I won a spot through the razz and through the random got the Washington  Wizards. Knowing both sides of the potential for this team, Wall or nothing, I offered up my team for $140. Offers came in and stopped at $100 but I just assumed keep my spot. I offered again and said no to $100 and that I would take more offers. $105, $110, $115, $115.01, that's where it stalled. I decided to take the first to offer $120, and Pinballz took it! Now I almost tripled up, and he is a John Wall fan, so it worked out for both of us. That was until the break. First box AJ pulled a 3 color Rookie Colossal 3-Color Patch of Wall, very nice. Second box, Ka-Boom, a John Wall Rookie Patch Auto /99, with a book value  of $2K! Ouch! He also got a Wes Unseld auto to boot. Oh well, we both made out, and I'm happy that Pinballz got his card.

Yu know it!

Well after a long wait, Yu can say we got some redemption! We finally got our 2012 Bowman Chrome Yu Darvish Rookie Purple Refractor Autograph 01/10, and boy was it worth the wait. This thing is a beauty, on card, clean, centered, and ready for the right buyer. Not sure what the future holds for this card but this Friday, Beckett will get a look at this one, and maybe Yu will finally see some perfection.