No matter what you're talking about, from a very young age, one million is a lot.
"I'll bet you a million dollars!"
"Not in a million years!"
Two million is even more than that.
Unless you're a popular youtube video or a major league baseball player, two million is almost unfathomable.
Yet, this blog went over two million views last week.
Actually, it doesn't mean a lot, just that I've been doing this a long time. A quarter of the views were probably Russian robots in late 2016 and another quarter are probably me.
But anyway, it's an excuse to hold a contest giveaway.
And now you're instantly interested.
I figured that I wouldn't offer anything new on store shelves as the prize. There's already too much overemphasis on the newest on the usual social media sites anyway (pssst, they're trying to SELL you something).
Instead, the prize is going to be one card that has eluded your collection. What is a card that you've wanted for weeks, months, years? I'm not talking white whale here. I don't have the money or the time.
But for $40 or less, I will buy the winner one card that they have wanted for awhile, provided that it is easily available on COMC, ebay or sportlots. (I will be doing the determining on what "easily available" means -- I'm not getting into bidding wars).
This is what you do to enter:
Comment on this post.
In the comment, mention one reason why you click on this site. Just one.
In the comment, mention one card you'd be interested in winning. It doesn't have to be the card you eventually receive. If you're the winner, I will contact you and we'll figure if that's what you want or if you have something else in mind after having some time to think about it.
Make sure you have a working email address. If I do not have your email address already, I'm going to need you to contact me via email so we can get the transaction rolling.
The contest will be open for one week. It will close at 11 p.m. EST on Feb. 19th.
I will let the randomizer do its thing (the usual three times) and announce the winner. Then please allow several weeks for purchasing and shipping, because this milestone had to land during the busiest work period of the year.
As always, thanks for viewing and clicking.
And for those wondering where the heck the baseball card is:
Here is an image of George Foster after he signed the first $2 million-a-year contract in MLB history.
Let's hope things work out better on this blog than it did for ol' George after reaching that 2 million milestone.
"I'll bet you a million dollars!"
"Not in a million years!"
Two million is even more than that.
Unless you're a popular youtube video or a major league baseball player, two million is almost unfathomable.
Yet, this blog went over two million views last week.
Actually, it doesn't mean a lot, just that I've been doing this a long time. A quarter of the views were probably Russian robots in late 2016 and another quarter are probably me.
But anyway, it's an excuse to hold a contest giveaway.
And now you're instantly interested.
I figured that I wouldn't offer anything new on store shelves as the prize. There's already too much overemphasis on the newest on the usual social media sites anyway (pssst, they're trying to SELL you something).
Instead, the prize is going to be one card that has eluded your collection. What is a card that you've wanted for weeks, months, years? I'm not talking white whale here. I don't have the money or the time.
But for $40 or less, I will buy the winner one card that they have wanted for awhile, provided that it is easily available on COMC, ebay or sportlots. (I will be doing the determining on what "easily available" means -- I'm not getting into bidding wars).
This is what you do to enter:
Comment on this post.
In the comment, mention one reason why you click on this site. Just one.
In the comment, mention one card you'd be interested in winning. It doesn't have to be the card you eventually receive. If you're the winner, I will contact you and we'll figure if that's what you want or if you have something else in mind after having some time to think about it.
Make sure you have a working email address. If I do not have your email address already, I'm going to need you to contact me via email so we can get the transaction rolling.
The contest will be open for one week. It will close at 11 p.m. EST on Feb. 19th.
I will let the randomizer do its thing (the usual three times) and announce the winner. Then please allow several weeks for purchasing and shipping, because this milestone had to land during the busiest work period of the year.
As always, thanks for viewing and clicking.
And for those wondering where the heck the baseball card is:
Here is an image of George Foster after he signed the first $2 million-a-year contract in MLB history.
Let's hope things work out better on this blog than it did for ol' George after reaching that 2 million milestone.
Comments
I click for your witty commentary on baseball cards.
I got my eye on a 2005 Donruss DK 1/1 Auto of 300-300 man Steve Finley on COMC
I'd like to have a slabbed 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken FF card.
Not sure of a card. Maybe some Kellogs Rod Carew or something.
There are a lot of great sports card blogs, but yours stands out not just because of your ability to write but your in-depth content like Greatest Cards of the 70's, cards by number, and so on. You put a lot of effort and info into each post. I don't always comment but I always enjoy and appreciate your work.
If I'm going to choose an affordable/accessible card under $40, I'd go with the David Ortiz Best minor league card from his half-season with the New Britain Rock Cats.
The card I'd have to go for that's less than $40 is Steve Garvey's 1972 Topps card. It's one of the hardest cards for me to acquire to complete my 1972 Topps set. It's currently going for around $33 on COMC.
Your blog was the first I visited that talked about baseball cards. It is still the first I go to when I log in on my computer. Always a very good read.
1984 Renata Galasso Baseball Collector Series #6 Willie Mays. My favourite player.
Thanks for the contest.
As for the card, I’d probably go with a 1991 Desert Shield Ryne Sandberg or 1971 Topps Roberto Clemente. I’ve simply never gotten around to getting either one.
Congratulations on your milestone, and thanks for all your writing.
R.C.
If I win, just send my a few '75 minis from your dupes box. That would be prize enough.
And off the top of my head I've got to go with the fuckface Billy Ripken.
Why do I click on this blog? This blog is what got me started blogging. It's written by a man my age that enjoys cards and has a flair for writing about them.
I could go on and on. It could get embarrassing though, so I'll stop...
As to a card, there is a Craig Caskey Venezuelan sticker on eBay that is about $10 more than I am willing to spend. But I'm also inclined to ask for that 86 Fleer Mickey Hatcher to give to you.
As to why I click on this site. Well, for one this was one of the blogs that inspired me to start my own blog and the first blog that came up when I searched "baseball card blogs" way back when. I also enjoy the wit and wisdom that you bestow upon us daily.
I'm not sure which card I'd be interested in as a prize. A vintage Ted Kluszewski card comes to mind, condition doesn't really bother me as long as it's not torn, taped, ripped and sewn back together, or otherwise shredded.
Lately I have been eyeing the 2011 Honus Wagner SP HoF replacement card in S1 or S2 or Update, I forget.
I would like a Johnny Bench auto.
Lately I have been eyeballing the 2011 Honus Wagner HoF SP / replacement card from S1 or S2 or Update, I forget.
I come here to see new and exciting ways to see Ron Cey memorabilia...and some other stuff.
As for one card, there's probably around three I could aim for, but in looking at COMC, there's also a good chance they could get poached if I name them (yes, even among your wonderful readership, there's a little good-natured competition), so let's sit vaguely at "a Bernie Williams autographed card in your price range" (there are 2 that are close right now, 1 where I may have to send you a quarter), and we'll see what's around in a week.
Thanks for running this, and congrats on 2 million!
I want the Eric Hosmer Update card from his All Star Game MVP...the one with him holding the glass bat trophy. My 8-year-old has it, but I don't. He rubs that in my face every time we talk about cards. Granted, it's like a 50 cent card, but I haven't gotten around to buying it.
Most likely an Icee Bear PSA 8 of Wilt or West should one fall into that range somehow. Or a '70 Topps Johnny Bench high-number. Man, that Bench card is a bitch but soooooo damn nice.
The card I've been looking at, but haven't pulled the trigger on is a 1996 Leaf Signature Series Auto, Bronze, of Johnny Damon. I have all but this one and 2 other of the Royals in my collection.
Thanks for the opportunity to win a prize!
Keep up the great work Greg!
For a card, I'll say 1959 Topps Ernie Banks. I don't have any good Ernie Banks cards in my collection, and I have the idea that I might try to put together a 1959 Topps set someday.
I wouldn't choose just one card, hope that's okay. I would be hitting up the Rodney Hampton wantlist. Unless there is one big card on there I need. I haven't checked in awhile.
Thanks for the shot!
As for what I'd want to win: either of the final cards to finish my Brewers team sets for either 1971 (card 692, AL Rookie Pitchers, featuring the immortal Wayne Twitchell) or 1973 (card 609, Rookie Second Basemen, featuring Pedro Garcia and a mustacheless Dave (not Davey) Lopes).
As for the card I would choose it would be something from the early late 90's or early 2000s. For shiny 90's goodness I would find a Donruss Crusade parallel. If not available, I would look for a Stargell Greats of the Game auto.
The card the came to mind was the 2008 Topps Factory Bonus Exclusive #14 Joey Votto. I passed up an opportunity to buy this card in 2008, and haven't seen it locally since. I'm not sure how easy it is to find or what it costs.
JT, The Writer's Journey
Like many others, I come here because I enjoy reading about baseball cards, and your writing style is very nearly unmatched. Each time I open this blog up, there's a new topic and you find a unique way to write about it.
Regarding the card I would choose, I would like to finish off my smallest player collection of Jeff Peterek with his 1990 CMC Denver Zeyphrs card; the greek back version. The difficulty is that I can't figure out where one is. Many have similar cards listed but many are the yellow back. If not able to find it, perhaps a new Shawn Green or Matt Mantei card would be a nice addition.
My current one card need is 2011 Topps #350c, the Adrian Gonzalez short print/variation where he is pictured as a member of the Red Sox in series one. It would let me finish my 2011 Topps Red Sox team set (including variations, I already have the Carl Crawford short print).
Congrats on 2 million views.
I suppose the '75 George Brett mini is out of the price range, so maybe one of the 50s Hoyt Wilhelms I don't have. In any event, thanks for doing the contest, and thanks for doing the blog.
My choice would be something like the "no option" 1959 Topps Lumenti. Most of my big wants are cheap otherwise
My card would be a 53t Dixie Howell or 71t Roberto Clemente (I don't want that to be the last 71 I need!)
Anyways... one of the reasons I read your blog is to learn cool stuff about cards and baseball itself. If I won, I'd want a 2004 Topps Chrome refractor of Hideo Nomo. It's such a great looking card. I've been eyeballing that card for a long time, but refuse to pay $8 for a 2004 refractor.
I rarely enter these on-line contests. But, as it happens, I'm one card shy of completing the 1972-73 Topps Basketball set. Card #175 (Rebound Leaders, I believe).
Congratulation on 2 million hits Night Owl!
I collected from 75-84. Sold the entire collection Thanks to your blog I have been recollecting for the past 3 and a half years. I have bought every set from 75-84 and built 68-74. I am now working on a 67 set my birth year.
Congrats on 2 million. I won't enter the contest. I just wanted to say thank you for this blog and for helping me to get back into the hobby. Brian....
BTW: In a couple of days get out your back brace. Just sayin.....
But, I guess I keep coming back for your unique insight on cards and because you like '81 Donruss (got a not up-to-date wantlist up by the way).
Congrats on all those views!
As for a card, I would take any Salvador Perez autograph. The man keeps evading me, except when I met him at an outlet mall in Phoenix and had nothing to get signed.
In terms of one card that has evaded me for years...off the top of my head, 1981 Topps Traded Dave Winfield. Seen it in photos, never witnessed it in person.
I enjoy your non-commercially-motivated insight.
I've got every Topps base-set Johnny Bench from his playing days EXCEPT 1969. So I'd love to get that...1969 Topps J.Bench, primary card.
You provide excellent content, with an interesting perspective, and after reading you for seven plus years, your blog inspired my to finally get my own going!
Hope you get 2 million more views!
For some reason, your post titles always seem to catch my eye. And if I win, Griffey's 1989 UD Rookie Card has been a hole in my collection for too long.
I click here because you are a great writer and, even apart from the share hobby, I enjoy reading your posts.
My card would be the 1967 O-Pee-Chee card #153 for my Paul Blair PC. I do reserve the right to change my mind.
I read for the interesting ways that you are able to relate cards to other aspects of your personal life including your family. I dream of the day that my wife will look at any of my cards and say, "Cool."
I'd probably go for a 72 Nolan Ryan
Enjoy your website everyday!!!!!!!
If I win I'll save you some money...I'm looking for a 1970-71 Topps Hoops #10 John Havlicek. There is a nice one on COMC for $20ish. Wait...does it being a basketball card disqualify me?
I would be interested in a 1964 Topps Ken Hubbs in memoriam, on the off chance that I win.
I would probably go for a unique McCovey card from his playing days that I need if I could track one down and if not that maybe a dreaded high number 72 Topps star from my ridiculously long want list.
As for a card, how about the only football card from the '80s I haven't gotten around to getting - the '81 Topps Montana RC. I can probably find one for $40 or less. Thanks for the contest!
My card if I win, a 1977 Nolan Ryan OPC.