Some LCS Scores! and I have an auction running.

   Hello all. I have a few scores from 2 of my LCS's. First up is some stuff from the shop I work near sometimes and a couple of weeks ago that was just the case so here are a few highlights.

    In honor of 3000 and then some I have to show the Jeter 1997 UD3 Future Impact. They couldn't have a better subset to put  Jeter in. The picture sucks but the silver part on the right side is actually transparent with another image. Congrats on a hell of a day in you quest to reach 3000 hits Mr. Jeter.

   A nice Pagan RC, a bargain box Zeile jersey and a good deal on the Pelfrey manu patch were fun too. 

     Mike, the owner, also gave me a sweet deal on these 9 Mantle cards. They are the first 9 in a 19 card set from 1996 Stadium Club Members Only. He told me they were one per box at the time so I hope chasing them is doable. Now I begin the search for #MM10 thru MM19 so if anybody can help, please drop me a line.

     Next I have some goodies from the other LCS I frequent. I was on the way to pick up my two dogs from "kennel camp" yesterday and the shop is on the way so when I volunteered to go pick up the dogs after a nine hour drive back from NC I certainly had some other motive in mind as well. I feel a little bad when I go in there now since the owner died back in March but the guy (John) running the shop for his wife is also very cool and certainly is doing a fantastic job keeping the shop alive. He in fact said he was glad to see me as he found a few binders in the back while organizing and thought I may like to check them out since he knows how much I like relic cards. I am surely glad he did as here are a bunch I found to my liking.

  A couple of Curtis Martin's and a Leon Washington jumped out of the football side and I grabbed the Giles on the sweet patch alone.

   What can I say about this group, a couple of Gwynn's, Palmer and Murray representing the O's quite well and Bo knows dual relics pretty nicely.

    The two biggest (at least by price) finds are these Ripken and George Brett cards. My first Brett and second Ripkin (Shushi Platter got me my first) relics are awesome. John was quite fair on the prices on all these so I am real happy with all the additions to my collections. Sorry gang, none of these are for trade as it was mostly personal collection items during these trips although there were a couple of other cards that some of you may see down the road in trades.   

    On a different note, I have re listed the Wrapper Redemption auto of Randy Jackson /60 (Cubs) I got on E-Bay so again if a blogger buys it I will throw in some kind of bonus cards depending on what you collect. If you are interested send me an e-mail and I will let you know the reserve price and maybe I can lower it a bit for a loyal reader. If you direct somebody else to the auction and they buy it and mention your name I will give you a "finders fee" in the form of some cards also. Check it out HERE.

    That's all for now. Keep rockin your cardboard dreams people!

Thanks for Reading!

Vacation Trade Pile Continues!

    Hey all. Today is my last day of vacation down here in beautiful North Carolina in the Outer Banks (OBX). it's been fun doing the trade piles and with two being claimed while I am here in NC let's try to get one more done before I leave. As we wrap up all the fun and sun and pack our stuff in preparation for a midnight departure back to New York City I will add some old school to the pile.

1975 Topps #287 Roric Harrison (Braves)

2010 Topps Chrome #140 Koji Uehara (Orioles)

    There you go, something old and something chromed. That's all from here in NC, my next post will be from back at home in NY.
Keep rockin your cardboard dreams!

Thanks for Reading!

A New Vacation Trade Pile Begins!

Hey all. I begin "Vacation Trade Pile" number three today. We will begin this one with a chrome from 2010..........

2010 Topps Chrome #140 Koji Uehara (Orioles)

 Same story, claim the pile for a card I need from my "Wanted Table" and we are all happy.

Thanks for Reading!

Vacation Trade Pile Addition and A Contest Plug!

Hello all. Another day down here in Carolla NC having fun in the sun (and some rain too) and another addition to the trade pile. After you check it out you can head on over to Justin's World to jump in on his contest, it looks like a fun one.

  The pile grows to four........................

2007 Topps Flashback Frifays #FF3 Ken Griffey Jr. (Reds)

2010 Topps Heritage #306 Cliff Lee (Phillies)

1983 Topps #49 Willie McGee (Cardinals)

2007 Topps Turkey Red #90 Justin Morneau (Twins)

 Same routine, claim the pile for a card I need from my "Wanted Table" and we are both winners.


That's all for now. Keep rockin your cardboard dreams!

Vacation Trade Pile Goes To Three!

     Hello all. Another card goes onto the trade pile...................

2010 Topps Heritage #306 Cliff Lee (Phillies)

  

1983 Topps #49 Willie McGee (Cardinals)

2007 Topps Turkey Red #90 Justin Morneau (Twins)

Same story as usual, claim the pile for a card I need from my "Wanted Table" and everybody is happy.
That's it for tonight. Keep rockin your cardboard dreams!

Thanks for Reading!

Vacation Trade Pile Grows! Happy 4th!

    Happy 4th of July to everybody! I forgot to take pictures of patriotic cards so my well wishes will have to do. The trade pile now grows........

1983 Topps #49 Willie McGee (Cardinals)

2007 Topps Turkey Red #90 Justin Morneau (Twins)

    Same story as usual, claim the pile for a card I need from my "Wanted Table" and everybody is happy.


That's all for now, party safe and keep rockin those cardboard dreams!

 

Thanks for Reading!

Contest Over At Jaybarkerfans's Junk Ends Tomorrow Plus A Rant Contest Plug.

   Hey gang, a quick contest plug for Jaybarkerfan's Junk's quest for new followers. Head on over and get in on the action. Please tell him I sent you so we both have a chance to win.

   Also at a blog new to me is another contest. Rants, reviews, and fandom is having a contest with a comment and plug theme so jump in there too.

Thanks for Reading!

Another Vacation Trade Pile!

    Hello all. Day two on vacation yields trade pile number two. Madding jumped on the Edmonds rainbow so we begin another pile from beautiful North Carolina. I will be taking your restaurant recommendation Spankee. As I write this, the Mets win in extra innings against the Yankees!!!! The next pile starts with...........................

2007 Topps Turkey Red #90 Justin Morneau (Twins)

     Same story as usual, claim the pile for a card I need from my "Wanted Table" and everybody is happy.

Thanks for Reading!

Vacation Trade Pile Begins!

   Hello all. Today I post on vacation from Carolla, North Carolina (The Outer Banks for those familiar). I arrived around 8:30 am after leaving New York City around midnight last night and I am glad to be here to begin a week of relaxation and family fun. I will be trying to do trade pile posts as they are quick and my excess consumption of alcohol shouldn't affect the outcome. (thanks to spell check).

    A new trade pile begins with......................

2007 Bowman Heritage Rainbow #177 Jim Edmonds (Cardinals)

    You know the deal, a card (or cards) from my wanted table gets the pile so don't be shy.

I'm off to bbq now, keep rockin your cardboard dreams!

Thanks for Reading!

Can You Say Contest??

Quick note to plug a contest. Plaschke Thy Sweater Is Argyle is holding his first contest and has some cool prizes for 2 winners so head on over and check it out. He has a great blog from out on the left coast so show some love to him.

Thanks For Reading!

Trade Pile Now Reaches Four With A Cubbie Reprint.

Hey all. The trade pile has another card in the offering.

2005 Topps All Time Fan Favorites #124 Ron Santo (Cubs)

2010 Bowman Prospects & Draft Picks #BDPP91 Jake Skole (Rangers)

1998 Topps Gold Label #75 Edgar Martinez (Mariners)

2001 Leaf Rookies and Stars #24 Manny Ramirez (Red Sox)

   You know the drill, a card (or cards) off my "Wanted Table" or a cool card you think I may like that I don't have gets the pile.


    That's all I got today. Keep rockin your cardboard dreams!

 

Thanks for Reading!

Trade Pile Is Up To Three

   Hello all. Another card added to the trade pile. You know the routine, grab the pile for a card off my "Wanted Table".

2010 Bowman Prospects & Draft Picks #BDPP91 Jake Skole (Rangers)

1998 Topps Gold Label #75 Edgar Martinez (Mariners)

2001 Leaf Rookies and Stars #24 Manny Ramirez (Red Sox)

    First one in gets them.

That's all for now, heading out to do Blackjack. Keep rockin your cardboard dreams!

Thanks for Reading!

Trade Pile Grows and a Contest Plug.

Hello all. Today the trade pile grows to two. You know the routine, grab the pile for a card off my "Wanted Table"

2001 Leaf Rookies and Stars #24 Manny Ramirez (Red Sox)

1998 Topps Gold Label #75 Edgar Martinez (Mariners)

    First one in gets them!

    On another contest front, Number 5 Type Collection is holding a Father's Day contest where all you have to do is answer a question and have a chance to win so what are you waiting for, claim my trade pile and head on over to Matt's contest.

That's all for now. Keep rockin your cardboard dreams!

Thanks for Reading!

Happy Fathers Day!!!

   Happy Fathers Day To All !!!

New Trade Pile and a Contest Plug

   Hello all. I have begun my 11 night stint at my kids former grammar school's fund raising festival running the black jack portion of their gambling tent so posts will be short and sweet for the next week and a half or so. I will begin a new trade pile today. Chris over at Nacho's Grande grabbed the first one at just one card which is fine by me. You know the routine by now, I post a card pile and add to it at random intervals til somebody grabs it for a card (or cards if you like) from my "Wanted Table".

2001 Leaf Rookies and Stars Manny Ramirez (Red Sox)

   First one to claim the pile gets it.

   A reminder to go on over to Jaybarkerfan's Junk where he  is holding a contest. Start following and tell him I sent you and we can both win some prizes.

That's all for now. Keep rockin your cardboard dreams!

Thanks for Reading!

Contest Over At Jaybarkerfan's Junk and First Trade Pile Claimed.

   I just discovered this spot and like it so far. Jaybarkerfan's Junk is holding a contest so head on over and tell him I sent you so we both can win something.
   I am happy to say that Chris from Nachos Grande claimed my first Trade Pile with just one card in it. I thought he might when I started with a Barry Larkin. Check out his latest Trade Stack as he's up to 10 cards now.

That's all for now, gotta go coach a playoff game for my niece's team. Keep rocking your cardboard dreams.

Thanks for Reading!

Blog Appreciation: Trade Pile

     Hello all. Today I come back with another blog appreciation feature from another blog I have enjoyed.
     In paying tribute to (stealing his good idea with his blessing) Nachos Grande I will now feature a trade pile (see how I changed it from his "trade stack". I will start with one card in hopes of trading it for a card off my Wanted and Set Needs Table or a card not listed there that you think I may like and don't have. If nobody claims it I will add another card to the pile at random intervals until somebody grabs the deal for the whole pile. It can be one card, five cards, or even ten cards when you jump on board. First claim takes it. Pretty simple yet a great way to make a quick easy trade. I will try to add my own twist along the way in The Buffet's style to change it up a little.
    Again to honor Chris's idea I will offer a Barry Larkin card to start things off.

1996 Leaf Studio #26 Barry Larkin (Reds)

 
       A great looking card.  Grab it while you can!
 
 
 
   On another front, I have relisted my 2011 Topps Wrapper Redemption AUTO Randy Jackson Cubs up for auction with a lower BIN price so check it out. If a blogger buys or makes an offer I accept I will throw in some kind of bonus cards depending on what you collect. If you direct somebody else to the auction and they buy it and mention your name I will give you a "finders fee" in the form of some cards also. Check it out HERE.
 
    Thats all for now. Keep rocking your cardboard dreams!
 

Thanks for Reading!

Contest Over At Fuji's Spot!

  Hey all. A quick contest plug before I head out to a 40th birthday party for my sister-in-law and it should be a goooood party.
  
     Our man Fuji is having his question of the day contest again over at The Chronicles of Fuji. Answer some questions each day and get in the running for some cool prizes.

   Thanks for Reading!

A Couple Of Contest Plugs and the Texas Rangers Are A Class Act

   Hey all. A quick hit before I catch up on some sleep before a 100 degree scorcher here in NYC tomorrow. A couple of contest happenings out there with some sweet prizes to report. First up This Card Is Cool  has a cool card contest with 4 prizes so go on over and check it out. This blog is new to me and I like what a see so far. Another spot in Blogoland that I have just found, Buckeye State's Trading Post is also having a contest for some great looking cards so head there next. I look forward to reading this new to me blog also. Finally, I saw a really awesome story about the Texas Rangers drafting a paralyzed player in the draft the other day after he was injured on the field during the season. Check out the whole story HERE on the Sporting News website.

That's all for now. Keep rocking your cardboard dreams!

                                                      Thanks For Reading!

Come And Get It, plus I Have An Auction Running For A Black Diamond Auto.

    Hello all. Today I begin a new feature here on BA Benny's Baseball Card Buffet that I have wanted to do for a while. What I will be doing is paying homage to some of the great blogs out there that I read by basically stealing their ideas that I like and using them here. They say if you copy somebody it's a form of flattery and I truly am showing appreciation for stuff I have seen out and about in Blogoland so I hope nobody gets annoyed with me. If you don't like my using of your ideas then please let me know and I will certainly stop. I also will try to put my own little Buffet style spin on some of these so hopefully you enjoy them.
   My first blog tribute will be to Cardboard Junkie. The man, the myth, the legend, a man they call Day F was kind enough to just give away some vintage cards at the end of last year  for the first person to comment and nothing else so I will do the same. Today I have this vintage card for the first person to comment (and e-mail me your address) with no strings attached.

1965 Topps #68 Del Crandall (Giants)

    This card is in pretty good shape so jump on in and grab it.
    I will be doing other blog tributes as time goes on. I will have some "trade stacks" and some contests based on other blogs styles as well as an auction type of thing and some other fun stuff I have seen along the way out there so stay tuned.

    On another note, I received my Topps Wrapper Redemption  packs last week and was lucky enough to score one of the black diamond autos they have /60. I decided to try and sell it on E-Bay and priced it at the average that they have sold for but there is a best offer option and if you are a blogger I will give extra consideration to an offer made.

 Check out my auction HERE

     If a blogger buys it I will add a little something extra in the package as a thank you. Just let me know who you are and what your blog is.

That's all I have for now, keep rocking your cardboard dreams!

Thanks for Reading!

ManuPatches and Chrome Scratches Are All Right By Me!

      Hello all. Still crazy busy as of late but a few minutes of spare time allows me to show off some great cards I got in a trade with Eric over at Manu Patches and Chrome Scratches.  Eric is a great trader and I always enjoy when we swap cards. He had some Topps 206's I needed (not pictured) and a cool Razor Letterman I liked and a trade was born.
    First some Yanks.

    A Ted Williams Keller and a bunch of "Swell" other Yankees.


     Mets always look good in a trade package.

       A couple of cool Reyes and a load of Documentary's. I have to add these to the pile I have and organize them, it may be time to try and complete the team set. A also love the American flag card and the addition to my meager Ralph Kiner collection.


      What would a trade with Eric be without a Manu Patch and a Chrome (no scratches).

       The Razor Letterman have really grown on me (probably because of the 2 case breaks I was in with Dennis over at Too Many Grandersons) and this Chris Smith will look great with the other Yankees prospects I have from the set.

     There you have a small portion of another great trade with Eric. Thanks a bunch for the great additions to my collections.

      That's all the time I have for now. Keep rocking your cardboard dreams!

Thanks For Reading!