OT: What sports cards / memorabilia are you collecting?

[Zissou]

We’ve been collecting championships recently

 

[gtcam]

We’ve been collecting championships recently

yeah but our case is bigger than yours and will need expanding real soon

 

[Zissou]

yeah but our case is bigger than yours and will need expanding real soon

Dusty though

 

[GemParty]

Anybody ever try stuff those live box breaks you pay for a spot?

 

[tentoes4rings]

I have a large collection of 50'-70's stars and rookie cards. Also excellent 1887 Allen & Ginter Anson and Kelly.
2 Daughters not interested, so I would to sell to a collector. Dealers want steal them for 10% of value. I rather hold on to them than give them away. If interested let me know.

I’d be very interested if you still have them.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I grew up in the same house where my mom has lived in since 1961. Her brother was a baseball card collector and apparently his collection is still in the attic. However, my mom is a hoarder and about 80% of her attic hasn't been touched in 40+ years. Every so often, she tells me that his cards are still up there, so curious what type of gold mine could be up there, especially since those cards haven't been touched in fifty years.

 

[mauconnfan]

Dusty though

Not that dusty my friend. 2014 isn’t that long ago and 4 in 15 years and 5 in that span is rather impressive. You guys have a shot we will see if Jay can get a run like that closed.

 

[tentoes4rings]

We’ve been collecting championships recently

We huh? What position exactly do you play on the team?

 

[Huskybass]

Available if anyone is interested, $25. Located in Glastonbury.

 

[husky99]

I collect uconn nation title t shirts. But i need a new one soon

 

[Giscombe12]

Anybody ever try stuff those live box breaks you pay for a spot?

I’ve done it a few times. When I do a random group break, I usually end up with a crappy team like the Rockies but when I buy a personal pack, I’ve had some success. It’s fun & much cheaper than buying a whole box to open & getting stiffed.

 

[Husky1]

i still have them. Also football cards from late 60's and early 70's.

 

[Storrsbred]

At one point in my life I thought I would start collecting golf memorabilia, that thought really didn’t last long. However, I have a circa 1950 Ben Hogan persimmon driver that’s been hit maybe 15 times in its life. Also, 4/5 irons from the early 1940’s, made in New Zealand. Not steel shafts, but some kind of metal.
I’m getting older than dirt and want to downsize. They are out of here somehow.

 

[Ratso]

i still have them. Also football cards from late 60's and early 70's.

i had the best baseball card collection as a kid in ny. mom made me destroy them when we moved to ct. i’m thinking at least $2k

 

[tentoes4rings]

i had the best baseball card collection as a kid in ny. mom made me destroy them when we moved to ct. i’m thinking at least $2k

What were the years though? Anything from 80 up is worth very little. Seems like 75 and below is where potential $ is but even moreso 50s and 60s.

 

[Ratso]

What were the years though? Anything from 80 up is worth very little. Seems like 75 and below is where potential $ is but even moreso 50s and 60s.

real deal bucky dent, greg nettles etc..

 

[Deepster]

Ever since graduating, and having some disposable income, I've been into UConn player exclusive memorabilia. Been able to snag some jerseys, practice jerseys, shoes, etc. Some through ebay and other online avenues, others by meeting fellow fans and building relationships. Just bought my first house recently so I can't wait to deck out the man cave with some gear soon.

How do you get stuff like practice jerseys? That’s owned by the University. I’d assume they get tossed in a laundry bin. Does some student assistant grab them and sell them for extra cash?

 

[Castlevania]

I have a hand signed picture of Derek Jeter from the 1999 World Series of his iconic jump throw.

My late grandmother was at one of the WS games and he signed it for her. She gave it to me as a gift.

 

[tentoes4rings]

I have a hand signed picture of Derek Jeter from the 1999 World Series of his iconic jump throw.

My late grandmother was at one of the WS games and he signed it for her. She gave it to me as a gift.

That’s the stuff I love, unique pieces with personal value, not something signed in a big series or 30 years later at a card show. I have a huge signed picture of Jeter that was signed in 1995, his pre rookie season. I’m a Sox fan but that is one of my favorite pieces. no doubt. It’s great that you have another nice reminder of your grandmother. I have a similar piece, the ticket stub from Lou Gehrig’s last game, given to me by grandparents who were in attendance.