I like the new rules, the hobby is much more fun when you are actually able to pull a sick hit. I am sure there will be more entries as people begin to recieve their monthly box break items and such.
August 2012 Card of The Month
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I like the new rules, the hobby is much more fun when you are actually able to pull a sick hit. I am sure there will be more entries as people begin to recieve their monthly box break items and such.
That leaves me out because I stopped buying packs a long time ago and stuck with only buying singles. This is a rule I have stuck with and have never regretted.
Plus, my team is pretty bad, so I doubt I would get any sick pulls from the breaks.
I'll put in my 2 cents here ...
While I understand the spirit of the rule, I do think it's pretty limiting. This hobby is based on the idea of collecting and a lot of the collecting that many people do is via buying single cards. This rule, while well intentioned, eliminates a large portion of cards that would otherwise be very fitting for this contest. Two scenarios come to mind and there are many more but here are the two I'd like to bring up:
1) Person A can't afford to buy a box of Museum Collection (or other crazy expensive product), or even a single pack for that matter but finds a PC item sold singly from that product which becomes the centerpiece of their PC.
2) Person B can't find/afford a pack of 1955/1960/1970/name any other vintage year cards but finds a rare Mantle that they then purchase.
These are just a couple scenarios. I think the spirit behind the entire hobby is to collect singles. At least that's what it was when I was younger and collecting. Back then, there wasn't as much of a focus on buying boxes upon boxes of product. We bought packs. We bought singles. We traded to complete sets. We traded three cards we loved for one card we adored.
It's the only rule I was iffy about when I read it but I figured I'd hold my tongue. Since it's still a discussion though, I thought I'd chime in with my opinion.
While I understand the spirit of the rule, I do think it's pretty limiting. This hobby is based on the idea of collecting and a lot of the collecting that many people do is via buying single cards. This rule, while well intentioned, eliminates a large portion of cards that would otherwise be very fitting for this contest. Two scenarios come to mind and there are many more but here are the two I'd like to bring up:
1) Person A can't afford to buy a box of Museum Collection (or other crazy expensive product), or even a single pack for that matter but finds a PC item sold singly from that product which becomes the centerpiece of their PC.
2) Person B can't find/afford a pack of 1955/1960/1970/name any other vintage year cards but finds a rare Mantle that they then purchase.
These are just a couple scenarios. I think the spirit behind the entire hobby is to collect singles. At least that's what it was when I was younger and collecting. Back then, there wasn't as much of a focus on buying boxes upon boxes of product. We bought packs. We bought singles. We traded to complete sets. We traded three cards we loved for one card we adored.
It's the only rule I was iffy about when I read it but I figured I'd hold my tongue. Since it's still a discussion though, I thought I'd chime in with my opinion.
Indy: the Bengals have a lot of stuff out of '11 and '12, so you should get chances anyhow..
Christian: the only thing I got out of that was maybe traded cards could be eligible.. but I still maintain the hobby is about opening packs. Boxes now yes, but like you, I grew up with hoping for cards of my faves in packs. I seriously think its the whole point of this hobby.. that and its called TRADING cards , so maybe cards gotten from trades should be allowed.
One more thing, we will fill the poll with cards even if there isnt nominated 10. The Baldwin Indy got this month, is a great example. No ones nominated it, but It'll be there when the poll is up.
A whole different thing could be two seperate cards of the month, one for best pulled, and one for freebies, singles and trades.
Christian: the only thing I got out of that was maybe traded cards could be eligible.. but I still maintain the hobby is about opening packs. Boxes now yes, but like you, I grew up with hoping for cards of my faves in packs. I seriously think its the whole point of this hobby.. that and its called TRADING cards
, so maybe cards gotten from trades should be allowed.One more thing, we will fill the poll with cards even if there isnt nominated 10. The Baldwin Indy got this month, is a great example. No ones nominated it, but It'll be there when the poll is up.
A whole different thing could be two seperate cards of the month, one for best pulled, and one for freebies, singles and trades.
Okay, well we can agree to disagree. If you find a pack of 1955 topps for me to open so that I can legitimately show off a Koufax rookie when I get it, let me know.
But yeah, I'm good with whatever. I was just giving my perspective. Appreciate the feedback.
If you find a pack of 1955 topps for me to open so that I can legitimately show off a Koufax rookie when I get it, let me know. But yeah, I'm good with whatever. I was just giving my perspective. Appreciate the feedback.
Well, you guys sparked some talk behind the scenes, so thats a good thing
commishbob
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FWIW I'm with Indiana. Every once in awhile I might buy a pack to see what they look like but I generally have no use for current stuff other than buying a base card of guys on my fantasy team. But I DO understand the rules and am not asking for a change. I'm realize that I am waaay out of step with a vast majority of folks here but I continue to post because of the interaction with other members.
After quite a bit of discussion about it we have decided that given the low number of nominations this month we will be dropping the rule that disallows purchased cards to be nominated, effective immediately. However, the rule will remain that members cannot nominate their own cards. So, if you got a new card this month that you think is worthy of a nomination please share it in the appropriate forum (Mail Days, Box Breaks and Pack Pulls, etc).
So, if you have added a purchased card to your collection this month and didn't share it yet, there are still 11 days to share them and get them nominated!
So, if you have added a purchased card to your collection this month and didn't share it yet, there are still 11 days to share them and get them nominated!
I would like to nominate the Schmidt/ Jones dual auto from this thread
https://www.sportscardclub.com/threads/1032-Andrew-s-Aug-25-2012-Awesome-Mailday!?p=7674#post7674
https://www.sportscardclub.com/threads/1032-Andrew-s-Aug-25-2012-Awesome-Mailday!?p=7674#post7674
Sounds like the dual auto would be a possible candidate but need to see a pic or scan of it!
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