Baseball Lot

I purchased this 9 card lot off Ebay for a total of $3.28 Shipped. Not bad for less then 40 cents a piece especially the Shelby Miller.

2011 Bowman platinum Shelby Miller #213/399 #BPA-SM.

2011 Donruss elite extra edition Chris Hawkins #201/720 #11

2013 Donruss elite extra edition:

Jacob Nottingham #316/899 # 167.

Brian Ragira #090/274 # 160.

2014 Donruss elite extra edition:

Eric Skoglund #203/649 # 61.

Ti'quan Forbes #239/499 # 39.

Joe Gatto #185/599 # 33.

Danny Diekroeger #740/799 # 52.

John Richy #294/799 # 45.

Carl Davis

I went to a local card show didn't buy much but did get this Carl Davis 2015 Panini Contenders # 133 for $1.50.

Orioles FanFest 2017

Yesterday a few of us went to Baltimore to the Convention Center for the annual Orioles FanFest. My one friend is a partial season ticket holder so we had earlier entry tickets which also got us the 3 person autograph table and I also was able to purchase a table.  All in all was a pretty good day no real big names except for the one purchased but did get a few new guys I didn't have which is always nice. The following is who and how I got them (20 Players & 43 Autographs).
Season Ticket holder free Table:
1) Hyun Soo Kim - Postcard & a Card.
2) Mychal Givens - Postcard & 2 Cards (Smeared 1).
3) Tyler Wilson - Postcard & 2 8x10's (Friend got me the 2nd).
Purchased Table ($20).
4) Adam Jones - Postcard - Sports Illustrated Cover.
5) Wayne Kirby - Postcard & a Card.
6) Parker Bridwell - Postcard & a Card.
Walking around Convention Center:
7) Mike Wright - 8x10.
8) Dan Duquette - 2017 O's Early Schedule.
9) Jesus Liranzo - 2017 O's Early Schedule.
10) T.J. McFarland - 2017 O's Early Schedule.
11) Tyler Wilson -2017 O's Early Schedule.
12) Ken Dixon - 3 Cards.
13) Parker Bridwell - a Card.
14) Jayson Aquino - a Card.
15) Roger McDowell - 3 Cards.
16) Wayne Kirby - 3 Cards.
17) Ryan Flaherty - 2 Cards.
18) Caleb Joseph - 2 Cards.
19) Anthony Santander - a Card.
20) Oliver Drake - a Card.
21) Christian Walker - 3 Cards.
22) Alan Mills - 2 Cards.
Outside Convention Center Leaving Center:
23) Donnie Hart - 2 8x10's.

Chris Harper

I purchased this 2 card lot for $1.29 shipped off Ebay of Chris Harper one Seattle Seahawks and one Kansas State Wildcats.

1. 2013 Chris Harper Upper Deck Auto Card # 77

2. 2013 Chris Harper Topps Platinum Auto Card # A-CHA

Mardy Gilyard

I purchased this Mardy Gilyard Autograph Card lot of Ebay for a total shipped $7.50 I liked the 3 Relic/Autos that were included and the price was right.  Also 6 of the 12 are numbered with one being /99.

1. 2010 Mardy Gilyard Certified Auto/Jersey Card #ed 515/699

2. 2010 Mardy Gilyard Topps Platinum Auto/Jersey Card #ed 178/800

3. 2010 Mardy Gilyard Bowman Sterling Auto/Jersey Card 

4. 2010 Mardy Gilyard HIT Auto Card

5. 2010 Mardy Gilyard HIT Auto Card

6. 2010 Mardy Gilyard Crown Royale Auto Card #ed 350/499

7. 2010 Mardy Gilyard Classics Auto Card #ed 110/499

8. 2010 Mardy Gilyard Topps Unrivaled Auto Card #ed 367/680

9. 2010 Mardy Gilyard Topps Unrivaled Auto Card #ed 72/99

10. 2010 Mardy Gilyard Press Pass Auto Card

11. 2010 Mardy Gilyard Press Pass Auto Card

12. 2010 Mardy Gilyard Press Pass Auto Card

Tiger Woods

Look I got a letter from TaylorMade and Tiger Woods this morning announcing his signing with them to play there equipment.  See below:

Dear DION, I first started playing TaylorMade equipment as far back as I can remember, so I'm no stranger to what this company has done over the years in pushing golf innovation forward. This brand has played a major role in my life and has contributed to many of my early successes, including U.S. Junior and U.S. Amateur Championships. Today, I am proud to announce that I am officially joining the TaylorMade family. Throughout my career, I've always been meticulous about my equipment. Over the past few months, I've had clubs from every brand sent to me to test. When it came to making a final decision, the choice was easy-it all came down to performance, which is why I chose TaylorMade. In 2017, my new bag will include the full M family of metalwoods - Driver and Fairways. In fact, the new M2 3-Wood is unlike anything I've ever hit. It has the perfect shape and I told the guys during our first meeting that this is the farthest I've ever hit a fairway wood. For irons and wedges, I'm going to work closely with the team at TaylorMade. For my irons, we will be developing a new custom set. Over the coming months, we will take you along the development journey, from the initial design concepts all the way through the process until they make it into my bag. Finally, the new MG Wedge is absolutely beautiful, and we're working to dial in the exact grind for me. There's no doubt it's fun to have some new weapons, and the confidence I have in my new TaylorMade equipment makes me excited for the season. As I've said before, my goal remains the same: to win. This is going to be fun.

Tiger Woods staff professional | pga tour taylormade golf company 5545 fermi court carlsbad, ca 92008

New Trade Bait

From sorting some cards over the weekend during a couple of NFL blowouts I found these 13 cards that are all available for trade.  Let me know if anything is interesting leave a comment or email me at soskinfamily at yahoo dot com. 3 are football & 10 are Baseball.Football:

1) Daryl Johnston - Cowboys 

2) Tony Boselli - USC/Jacksonville Jaguars

3) Alonzo Johnson - Rhein Fire 2000 Playoff Contenders Certified

Baseball:

4) Sean Gallagher - Cubs

5) Brian Burres - Orioles 2007 Topps

6) Julio DePaula - Twins

7) Gustavo Molina - White Sox

8) Brian Burres - Orioles 2008 Topps Heritage

9) Salvador Paniaqua - York Revolution 2014 Pocket Schedule

10) Vance Worley - Phillies "Refractor" 

11) Paul Demny - Nationals

12) Michael Burgess - GCL Nationals

13) Jonathan Galvez - Padres

Yordano Ventura & Andy Marte RIP

Not a good day for Baseball! as 2 players were killed in separate car accidents in the Dominican Republic today.  Andy Marte (34 Y/O) who played locally for the York Revolution and current Kansas City Royal starting pitcher Yordano Ventura (25 Y/O). Marte had played for Atlanta, Cleveland & Arizona. I had meet both players and had received autographs from both see below.

Andy Marte Signed cards bottom row & 2nd row from bottom right 2 cards.

Yordano Ventura signed card far right 2nd row from top.

Dwayne Wright

I purchased this 2007 Fleer Ultra Dwayne Wright Autograph # 243 #'d 110/199 for 75 cents delivered.

Phillies Winter Banquet

Last night I went to the Phillies Winter Banquet in Reading, PA at the Crown Plaza Hotel.  Cost was $25 which goes to Baseballtown Charities and included dinner, program and a brief autograph session. It was good evening of baseball in the winter.  I was able to get through both autograph lines,Line one was Maikel Franco & Pete Mackanin with a second line of Aaron Nola & Roman Quinn.  In addition to the those four I was able the get Cleveland Indians Coach Mike Sarbaugh (Crowned King of Baseballtown) as he was in attendance but was not included in the autograph session.

Mike Sarbaugh signed 8x10

Pete Mackanin Signed 8x10 & postcard

Aaron Nola signed 8x10 & Postcard

Roman Quinn Signed 8x10 & Postcard

Maikel Franco signed 8x10

2000 Playoff Contenders Lot

I purchased this 5 card 2000 Playoff Contenders lot for $1 plus $2.62 shipping.
KWAME CAVIL #150.
ALONZO JOHNSON # 163.
ANTONIO BANKS # 151.
CHRIS COLE # 125.
JONATHAN BROWN # 150.

Baseball Lot

I purchased the following baseball lot of signed cards off Ebay for $6.00 shipped here is who I received. 
1) Tim Redding 2002 Donruss Studio Private Signing #110 #'d 62/250.
2) Jake Sweaney 2014 Bowman Platinum #AP-JS.
3) Tommy Medica 2014 Topps Finest #RA-TM.
4) Alex Wimmers 2011 Bowman Platinum #BPA-AW #'d 24/399. 
5) Mike MacDougal 2000 Topps #TTA1. 
6) Buck Farmer 2015 Topps Chrome #AR-BFR. 
7) Jordan Schafer 2008 Bowman Chrome #BCP247.
8) Tommy Murphy 2014 Bowman #PA-TM.

Vince Mayle

Here is the other needed Raven that I decided to purchase since he was signed while team was on the road for the last week of the season and may not make to training camp/preseason next season so for $1.25 shipped I figured to get this 2015 Topps Chrome Vince Mayle # 168.

Christian Djoos & Nathan Walker

Tonight I went to the Harrisburg, PA Ollie's Bargain Outlet for a player appearance of 2 current Hershey Bears Nathan Walker & Christian Djoos both are draft picks of the Washington Capitals. I get a team picture signed by both and 2 pictures of each.

DeJuan Tribble & Bryan Bennett

I purchased these 2 cards separately for .75 each shipped and both arrived today in the mail.
1) DeJuan Tribble 2008 Upper Deck NFL Draft # 97.
2) Bryan Bennett 2015 Panini Prestige # 213.

Austin Johnson

I received this 2016 Panini Contenders Draft Pick # 293 in the mail from Ryan on Saturday.  Austin was a second round draft pick by the Tennessee Titans out of Penn State.

Earl Thomas

I purchased an 8 pack box of 2013 Topps Magic Football for $6 at a show this weekend and this was my hit in the box not bad for a 3 plus year old box!  To bad he's hurt and will not play in the playoffs or (if you've heard what he is thinking) may never play again. That would be sad for one of the games best Safeties.

6 Card Football Lot

I purchased these 6 for $3.99 shipped so a little less then 70 cents a piece, here is who I got.
1) Brandon Bridge 2015 Hit # A7.
2) Malcolm Brown 2015 Hit # A28.
3) Cole Manhart 2015 Hit # A69.
4) Zack Hodges 2015 Hit # A105.
5) Juron Crinen 2012 SPx # SUP-JC.
6) Zac Robinson 2010 Hit # A11 Silver.

Bronson Kaufusi

This was a Ravens collection need purchase off Ebay, Since he was on IR all season I didn't see him at any games so for a couple bucks figured I would just buy one and get him off the list.  I have one more like this that will probably be coming in the mail next week.  This one is a 2016 Sage Hit #A39 & #'d 132/250.

Selvin Young

I purchased a 2007 Donruss Threads Selvin Young # 241 #'d 279/999 for 56 cents shipped, It was nicely packed in penny sleeve, top loader and team bag inside a bubble envelope and shipped for $2.60 SMH seller lost some on this sale but I'll take it.

Trade

I traded a couple of former University of California Justin Forsett & Ron Rivera autographs for the following  2 cards.
1) Breckin Williams 2015 Panini Contenders # 44.
2) C.J. McElroy 2016 Topps Pro Debut # 86.

Football Lot

I purchased this 5 card football lot from Ebay for $3.49.  Here is who was part of the lot.
1) Joseph Fauria 2013 Panini Contenders # 105.
2) Marlon Brown 2013 Panini Contenders # 196.
3) Andre Ellington 2013 Panini Contenders # 202.
4) Todd Floyd 2000 Playoff Contenders # 159.
5) Alonzo Johnson 2000 Playoff Contenders # 163.

Autographed Baseball Lot #2

I purchased this 9 card lot off of Ebay for about 70 cents a card. the following is who I received in the mail over the holiday weekend.
1) Brandon Barnes - 2014 Panini Donruss # BB.
2) Jermaine Mitchell - 2012 Bowman Platinum # AP-JM.
3) Christopher Wallace - 2011 Bowman Chrome # BCP186.
4) Jiovanni Mier - 2010 Bowman # BPA-JM #'d 190/199.
5) Mike Kvasnicka - 2010 Bowman Chrome # BDPP90.
6) Jordan Schafer - 2008 Donruss Threads #53 #'d 253/275.
7) Chip Cannon - 2005 Topps Topps Chrome Refractor # 238 #'d 279/500.
8) Orlando Hudson - 2002 SPx Prospect # 134.
9) Justin Miller - 2000 SPx #142 #'d 0374/1500.

Autographed Baseball Lot

I purchased the following lot off Ebay shipped for a total of $12.60 for the 25 different autographed company certified cards.  A nice variety of companies teams and players the following is who were included:
1) Tom Gorzelanny 2008 Topps # HA- TG.
2) Dave Davidson 2008 Upper Deck Spectrum # 112.
3) Rich Thompson 2008 Upper Deck X # RT.
4) Andrew Carpenter 2007 Bowman # BP124.
5) Joel Zumaya 2007 Topps # HA- JZ.
6) Kevin Kouzmanoff 2007 Topps Co-Signers # 107 #'d 049/225.
7) Brian Stokes 2007 Topps Co-Signers # 112.
8) Tyler Johnson 2006 Topps Chrome # 344.
9) Tim Hutting 2005 Bowman # SOF-TH.
10) Sean Burnett 2005 Fleer Patchworks #AW-SB #'d 074/100.
11) Landon Powell 2005 Topps # TA-LP.
12) Tony Giarratano 2005 Topps Chrome # 250.
13) Scott Mathieson 2005 Topps Finest Black Refractor # 150 #'d 32/99.
14) David Aardsma 2004 Bowman Chrome # 349.
15) Hector Gimenez 2004 Bowman Sterling #BS-HG.
16) Matt Moses 2004 Bowman Sterling #BS-MM.
17) Jason Quarles 2004 Upper Deck SP Prospects # JQ #'d 257/400.
18) Rob Henkel 2002 Bowman Chrome Refractor # 393.
19) Jason St. Clair 2002 Bowman's Best # 149.
20) Hank Blalock 2002 Topps 206 Framed Mini # TA-HB.
21) Corwin Malone 2002 Upper Deck Minor League # CM.
22) Julius Matos 2002 SPx # 236 #'d 504/825.
23) Mike Lincoln 2000 Team Best.
24) George Lombard 2000 Team Best.
25) Scott Heard 2000 SPx # 140 #'d 0272/1500.

Brandon Bridge

I purchased this 2015 Upper Deck Brandon Bridge Autographed card # 85 for 75 cents delivered.