Stealin' home - New kid on the block likes to trade !

There's a new blog floating around in the 'sphere. It's called All Trade Bait, All the Time.
Known as Stealing Home, Oscar is a Dodger fan and likes to trade cards.

I recently made a trade with him and received some really nice additions to my Tribe collection.

Here are a few of them.


From 1995 Score, a Gold Rush Kenny Lofton. I like the way they made the featured player stand out from the subdued background.

Again from '95 Score, another Lofton. Kenny won a gold glove in 1993, AL stolen base leader 1992-94 and AL hit leader in 1994.

Eddie Murray. What a hitter. During his brief stay in Cleveland Eddie cranked out his 3000th hit on June 30th 1995.

1995 Pacific Manny Ramirez. I love the old Pacific cards. There were a lot of very cool inserts but were way overpriced back in the day. Now, thanks to many of you bloggers, I can fill in a lot of holes in my collection.

Kenny seems to be dominating this trade ! This 1994 Pinnacle Select has a great shot of what Kenny did best.

Wow ! Talk about busy. Every time I look at this card I see something I missed. 1995 Topps Stadium Club Ring Leader.

And last but not least....

1996 Leaf Signature Series Dennis Martinez. At 40 years old he beat Randy Johnson in the final game of the 1995 ALCS.

Thanks for the great trade ! I'll be watching for more Tribe cards.

Last Tribe home game and card show goodies

Today will be the last home game for the Indians this year. Shortly, our oldest son Josh and I will be leaving to attend. It's been a very good year, especially considering all the injuries. I feel bad for the Twins, but I sure hope we end the season with a victory. I would like to see Thome one more time so I hope he's the DH or at least shares it with Pronk. I'd really like to see them both.

After the 425' shot yesterday, I'd like to see Thome back next year. One final complete season in Cleveland, a World Series Championship and then he can retire !!!



I also went to a small card show at Sandusky Mall yesterday on my way home from work. Only about 10 tables, but I did find some interesting items. And cheap ! Most all of these cards were $.25 or less. A little more for a couple of the Manny inserts.

I think I already have some of the Tribe cards but I couldn't pass them up. Plus my memory isn't what it used to be !

I have this entire set, with the tin they came in, but I have never seen any singles before.

Just some cards that caught my eye and a few oddballs for my sample collection

The Boggs 3000th hit was a HR in Cleveland.

This was an interesting set from Hillshire Farms/Kahn's meats, released as a mail-in offer in 1989.

It's missing the Cool Papa Bell and Bob Gibson cards. Anyone happen to have them ??!

Vintage goodness from the Troll

Just about everyone reading this should be familiar with the Troll over at Collective Troll.

I've dealt with him before, as many of you have, and I've never had any regrets.

He was itchin' to complete his 2011 Allen and Ginter set and I had a few cards he needed, so we worked out a small trade.

He had one extra Allen and Ginter Triber, Chris Perez. He has a done a decent job for Cleveland this year.

A little shaky at times, but overall very good.


Then came the vintage ! A half dozen sweet 1963 Topps Indians. These are some of the guys I grew up with. I was 12 during the '63 baseball season and I remember all of these Tribers on the field.

Next, another very nice '63, Bob Allen.

I only have one 1965 Indian and that is Max Alvis, so The Troll really helped me here. The '65's are really nice cards too.

Like I said, it was a small trade but none the less a very good one.

Thank you very much Mr. Troll !!

You half of the trade went in the mail today.

2011 Obak and Topps Stickers Want List

There hasn't been a whole lot of discussion on either of these products but I like them both and here's what I need !

2011 Obak Base

1,2,4,5,6,7,10,12,15,16,18,19,20,23,24,27,28,29,31,33,36,38,39,

40,43,44,47,48,49,51,54,57,59,60,63,64,65,66,69,71,72,74,75,79,

80,81,86,89,91,94,95,98,100,103,104,107,108,109,110,111,112,

113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120

Minis

2,7,8,11,12,13,15,16,17,19,21,25,26,27,28,29,30


2011 Topps Stickers

9,15,20,33,35,43,46,48,

56,63, 101,114,115,126,

139,160,175,181,197,206,209,237,241,

251,268,269,293,297

Shiny Chrome for trade.

Earlier today, in a comment, I said I would post the 2011 Topps Chrome I have to trade.

Here they are !

# 118
#77

#69

#38 Refractor

#116 X-Fractor

From left to right, top to bottom

#5, 13, 70

#81, 91, 131

#142, 152,154

I would really like to trade these for Indian equivalents.

But I may consider others.

Any chrome for any chrome.

Any refractor for any refractor.

Don't be afraid to ask !!

No apples for oranges though !

Remember 911

We may stumble but we will never fall.

I won !! Cheap Card Collecting contest

I never knew the number 8 was lucky for me. I may have to include that in a lottery drawing.

There seems to be a lot of contests over at Cheap Card Collecting. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time a few weeks ago.I rarely win anything but since 8 is apparently my lucky number, this time I did !

There weren't any Tribe cards involved, but I can hardly complain about all the shininess I received in the mail today. Starting with these two X-Fractors.

A couple regular Topps Chrome Refractors.

My first two 2010 Bowman Refractors, including the blue Drew Butera below.

And not 1. Not 2. Not 3. Not 4. But 5 Topps refractors from the 2010 value packs.

I had had a rather bad day today, but finding this on the counter when I got home made it much better !! Thank you very much !!