Night Owl Cards

As I've mentioned a few times, I don't go out of my way to collect autographs. I do like them, and I get a thrill when I pull them . And I do have a separate binder for the Dodgers autos. But I consider that binder as that thing I have on standby for when someone who doesn't know a lot about cards wants to be impressed. Autographs are the best way to go. Sadly, your average civilian just doesn't understand how cool a 1976 Topps Mike Hegan is. Recently, fellow supertrader Brett of Cooperstown Exit 3:16 sent me another bout of autographed Dodgers. I believe they're TTMs, but maybe he got them in person, I don't know. The Ron Cey autograph is far and away the highlight, even though I own plenty of Cey autographed cards. In fact, this 1980 Topps item is my 15th different autographed Cey card. And it has caused me to consider something I've considered before: Should I try to get a signed Cey card for each of his Topps Dodgers issues? It wouldn't b...

I don't consider myself a "supertrader." When putting card trades together, I'm slow. God, I'm slow. I might get something out in the mail once every two weeks if things fall just right. And often, they don't. My inventory isn't deep. The hobby is about fourth or fifth in line when it comes to cash handouts. So there's not a lot to go around. But good intentions? I own a bunch of that. When it comes to planning and intent, I'm as super a trader as you're going to find. Perhaps that's why I'm part of Jaybarker Fan's Junk's Supertraders crew. It's a pretty exciting venture that Wes has put together, and I'm grateful for being a part of it. I'll try to keep up the best as I can, but I think you all know that I'm not really much of a box buster (that doesn't mean I won't surprise you though). As for trading, don't be concerned, supertraders or otherwise. I'll spread my paltry stockpile a...