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  1. NyGiantFan56

    Looking for these former prospects/stars

    Hey gang, ever follow a guy in the minors and wonder "whatever happened to him?" later? Wanted to see if the TTM gurus had addresses for these former prospects/stars. Brent Abernathy Toby Hall Ryan Kohlmier Thanks in advance, Mike
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    Finding local trading clubs/groups

    Hey all, I had a question: are card trading groups still a thing? If so, how do I locate one in my area? As much as I love trading here on the Bench or buying autographed items from eBay, i've recently become interested in taking my trading offline to meet other collectors. Hope all is...
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    Three Returns 7/30

    Hey all: long time no chat! Received two returns last week and a nice return yesterday. Sheldon White c/o Lions, sent 7/2 returned 7/15? signed 1/2. Happy to receive back the former Giant. Signed his '89 Topps but didn't sign my Giants signature card. Paxton Crawford c/o Home sent 7/3...
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    Looking for these former Penn State players

    Did a quick search here and over at fanmail.biz, no addresses so I thought I'd ask here. My last request for a while as I'll work on my queue. Has anybody had recent successes or addresses for these: Charlie Pittman Tony Pittman Matt Millen D.J. Dozier LaVar Arrington Courtney Brown I...
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    What a way to "cap" off the week!

    I have to say, this hasn't been a bad week at the mailbox. Today I received back former Penn State running back and 1971 Heisman winner John Cappelletti. Cappelletti signed my 2005 Topps All American and my Penn State signature card. Sent 7/5! Having met Mr. Cappelletti before, he definitely...
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    former Expos prospect Donnie Bridges

    Recently received a RTS from former Expos prospect Donnie Bridges. Sent to his home address in Purvis, MS and was returned "Not deliverable as addressed." Bridges is one of about a dozen or so I still need toward my 2001 International League Top Prospects set.
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    3 Returns - 2 Successes, 1 Failure

    Opened the mailbox today and received back former Phillies pitcher Mark Brownson who signed 1/1 c/o Home. Brownson signed a '00 Red Barons team card and personalized it. Sent 7/3. Red Sox prospect Keith Couch signed his Bowman reflactor c/o the Salem Red Sox, sent 6/29. Major bubbling with...
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    1 Return, 1 Failure - 7/11

    Received back former catcher Jeff Reed, signed 3/3 ('88 Topps, '88 Donruss and '92 Upper Deck). RTS from Giants Announcer Bob Papa, sent c/o WFAN AM in NJ. Going to resend c/o the Giants.
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    Red Sox in the mailbox!

    So happy to be doing TTM again, I have sent about 20 out so far and have about 15 more in the works. Received former Red Sox third baseman Frank Malzone today, Sent June 30 and returned today, 1/1 c/o home. Personalized as requested, too. Scanner is MIA right now.
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    Questions to consider when starting a set collection

    Hey all - over the past few days of going through my collection and surfing the boards here, I thought i'd ask what are some of the questions you guys tend to ask yourself in deciding whether a set is worth collecting? Specifically, I've been interested in 2000 Topps baseball and 2000 UD...
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    PWE Deals

    I wanted to start a thread to contact more collectors who specialize in base card-base card pwe deals. I've done two of those so far and find them incredibly enjoyable.
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    2012 Topps Archives NPNs

    Mailed out my first NPN toward the 2012 Topps Archives product today, here was the address listed: 2012 Topps Archives BB NPN PO BOX 765 Pittston, PA 18640 Valid through August 29, 2012
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    WTTF: 2012 Topps S1/2, Archives, Heritage Red Sox

    Looking to make deals for the following. Trades preferably. Let me know who/what you're looking for and I will best accommodate. 2012 Topps S1/S2 10, 50, 61, 137, 158, 170, 247, 318, 328 368, 441, 506, 539, 540, 586, 610, 631, 648, 651 2012 Topps Archives 30, 43, 57, 87, 2012 Topps Heritage...
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    Cards needed for TTMs

    Currently looking to make deals for these players in order to send out for TTM requests: Amanda Beard, Jennie Finch, Cat Osterman, Michael Schlact Thanks and let me know who/what you're looking for in return. Best, Mike
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    2012 Topps Archives FT

    Stopped by Target and couldn't resist buying two rack packs of Archives... Pulled #196 - Andrew Bailey All others are for trade for other Topps Archives Red Sox (I'm building the team set). Need #30, #43, #57 and #87 Cloth Sticker - Andrew McCutchen #77C-AM Tom Seaver #300 Cole Hamels #7...
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    Making a trade list tips?

    Hey all, After seeing trade sites for many of you, I wanted to ask how to list cards effectively? Do I merely make stacks and enter them into a spreadsheet one at a time or do I use a service like Beckett online to list everything? Is this personal preference? Thanks, Mike
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    Former Penn State wide receiver Gregg Garrity

    Anyone have a current address for the former Nittany Lion and Philadelphia Eagle wide receiver? Thank you!
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    Joe Paterno

    Currently looking to make deals for JoePa cards. Let me know what your wants are and we'll take brokering from there. Thank you!
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    Former collector returning to hobby

    Hey everyone, After a lengthy hiatus from the hobby due to school and professional reasons, I've decided to give card collecting another go. As my signature reads, I'm primarily looking to participate in trade only deals as of this time. A trade list regarding my current haves is forthcoming...
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    Has Anyone Used Autograph-cards.com?

    Hey all, i figured i would ask around here. I found that this site has autographs of two former baseball players (Ed Vosberg and Turner Ward) i am in need of to complete my first signed team set. As with most non-star players - the prices are affordable ($7 each). Has anyone used this site...
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