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Post by Dirty dog on Jan 28, 2018 19:46:12 GMT -5
Why would someone even send this seemingly random card to PSA for grading? I googled "gpk os11 447" but found nothing special about it (short print, misprint, etc). Maybe they thought the name "Garfield" would appeal to fans of the cartoon cat or president by the same name, even though the card has nothing to do with them? Can't build a set on the PSA set registry with just the star players. That being said, whoever thinks they can get $99 for that card is off their rocker... and it's not the only one they have listed at that price.
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Post by Dirty dog on May 6, 2017 13:04:56 GMT -5
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Post by Dirty dog on Apr 9, 2017 8:33:04 GMT -5
Hey man whats your problem? I've been trying to get in touch with you and you keep ignoring me. You were supposed to ship that George Clooney playgirl issue over a month ago. Playgirls are serious business don't F with the bull This is a private message right? remember when i said it was a PSA 8. better make that a PSA 8(ST)
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Post by Dirty dog on Apr 8, 2017 20:20:41 GMT -5
I've started to collect Cabbage Patch Kids. The yarn hair and details are so good, they almost look as good as John Pounds's GPK art.
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Post by Dirty dog on Apr 4, 2017 22:49:08 GMT -5
Think back to the age you were when you first started collecting GPK 30-32 years ago between 1985-1987. Back then, looking back 30-32 years was like looking back to sometime between 1953-1957. What non-sports card sets from that era (1950's) still held the popularity that GPK sets still hold today? Probably none I bet. There were definitely plenty of non-sports card sets produced in the 1950's (look at the Tradingcard Database website). But what happened to them? I'm sure people eventually forgot about them without any new reminders. I'm sure they're not continuing to climb in value. Their small niche of collectors are probably looking to sell them now at their advanced age without anyone who appreciates them enough to pay anything worthwhile (sportscards don't have that problem).
8-10 year old kids today aren't the ones buying those fancy online cards for $50-$100, which isn't the only new product available. No, these kids are in the Dollar Stores looking at all the different boxes of cards, and trying to decide what kind of new packs to buy. It'll influence what they look back on with sentimental value in the future, and will determine whether they want to buy our GPK sets from us later on or not. Would you tell these kids to buy a pack of something else because GPK now sucks? Wouldn't you rather they chose GPK, instead of Pokeman, or whatever other new fad there is out there? Is your finger so far up your nose that you don't even care if the GPK legacy lives on past the 1980's?
Maybe you just want to quote a single sentence out of this long paragraph and take it out of context like the last guy who said I was talking about 2-YEAR OLDS BUYING $100 POLITICAL CARDS ONLINE AND BLOGGING ABOUT THEM ON FACEBOOK LIKE SOME SNOWFLAKES. Are you kidding me? Those must be some smart kids.
I support OS1, OS2, and Adam-Geddon, etc. Have you seen Outerspace Chase, Squoze Rose, Beth Death, Dry Guy, Mad Mike, Virus Iris, Cracked Jack, Charred Chad, Graffiti Petey, Rob Slob, Alice Island, and Adam Bomb lately? They're all in the latest GPK set, with many more character updates from the original cast. This is only going to bring kids back to the Original Series eventually, and give us all someone to sell are cards to in the future. Most popular 50's Non-Sports sets based of the PSA set registry: 1959 Fleer Three Stooges has 92 sets registered. 1956 Topps US presidents has 53 sets. 1952 Topps Look N See has 52 sets. 1951 Bowman Red Menace has 43 sets. 1956 Topps Elvis Presley has 40 sets. 30yrs ago I didn't even know those sets existed but somehow today, at least in the case of the Stooges, they are still popular. I know the 50's had some killer baseball sets but non-sport was much stronger in the 60's and i'm sure at least few of those are still kicking without having or needing to have current cards on the shelves. I can think of a couple :-) I'm not sure where you are getting that the dollar store is where kids buy cards? I would think Target is probably the main place they are at least exposed to what's out there. Let's face it eitherway, trading cards have a very difficult future in this digital age. Kids don't really collect cards much at all. Remember, Topps stopped reprinting Chrome because it didn't bring in the dough except from probably original collectors that saw the value in it.. I'm pretty sure most would agree that Chrome died as a result of a poor business strategy. Vendors were blindsided at the massively large chrome 1 print run and could not make money with pulling little to nothing per case. They got burned and did not come back for chrome 2. Topps saw this and said there's no demand. Chrome is still widely popular on the Facebook boards and maybe a chrome 3 release would do well? Doesn't sound like we will ever find out. And if by bringing in new collectors, you are talking about the 2yr olds who post on the GPK Facebook page every time a new political release comes out, talking about triggered this and snowflake that, I would rather not have them in our beloved hobby. How did I take your quote out of context? I only cut out the part regarding chrome because I was responding to that part of the message. It's redundant and difficult for everyone else to follow what someone is responding to if one just requotes an entire post. Commonly done on forums. Looking back though, I should have requoted your comment that old GPK needs this new GPK to survive. It doesn't.
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Post by Dirty dog on Apr 1, 2017 9:21:28 GMT -5
Remember, Topps stopped reprinting Chrome because it didn't bring in the dough except from probably original collectors that saw the value in it.. I'm pretty sure most would agree that Chrome died as a result of a poor business strategy. Vendors were blindsided at the massively large chrome 1 print run and could not make money with pulling little to nothing per case. They got burned and did not come back for chrome 2. Topps saw this and said there's no demand. Chrome is still widely popular on the Facebook boards and maybe a chrome 3 release would do well? Doesn't sound like we will ever find out. And if by bringing in new collectors, you are talking about the 2yr olds who post on the GPK Facebook page every time a new political release comes out, talking about triggered this and snowflake that, I would rather not have them in our beloved hobby.
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Post by Dirty dog on Mar 16, 2017 19:28:44 GMT -5
All have been released but a lot had name changes from the original intended os16 set. I once hoped topps would do a os16 set but considering they wouldn't even put schizo Fran in chrome 2, it's best for them to just leave it in the grave. Although, someone doing a true to the original fan set type release would be pretty awesome.
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Post by Dirty dog on Jan 18, 2017 15:50:16 GMT -5
The PSA 10 Glossy Nick population is grossly inflated. Of the 19 in population, there's closer to around 8 that are legit. so True! I got tired of them, now I just stick to collecting Art. Yeah it's really irritating that are inflating the Nick (and other OS1) pop counts with subpar cards. One just has to be picky when buying. I held out on buying my Nick for awhile. Nice on the art! If you have any gems you are looking to get rid shoot me a message. I'm working on all 15 series.
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Post by Dirty dog on Jan 17, 2017 11:50:25 GMT -5
Don't you know that higher price is best??? I'm holding out for it to double again till I buy it. Yeh curious about that ink splot, its pretty noticeable, is that what they took off for surface? Seems like a pretty bad blemish for a Beckett 9.5, PSA wouldn't surprise me, I've seen PSA 10s that look like a dog chewed on it. The PSA 10 Glossy Nick population is grossly inflated. Of the 19 in population, there's closer to around 8 that are legit.
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Post by Dirty dog on Nov 17, 2016 11:52:11 GMT -5
I thought that was a joke. They really did employee relic cards, lmfao. That's the stupidest thing I've ever seen. I'd rather collect my dog's fossilized turds out of the back yard.
Ok, well, maybe I would rather collect employee relics over the dis-grace to the white house run. Some day these people will "expire" which automatically means these will be worth millions.
These are funny Jimbo, keep up the good work! Just need one devoted to pack searchers now..
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Post by Dirty dog on Oct 16, 2016 22:29:37 GMT -5
Well the retail packs have been out for a bit now and it looks like they forgot about trying to stop pack searching. There's still that WHITE see thru strip at the bottom of the packs. Non-see thru wrappers are still hidden in blaster boxes. Don't know why they don't use those on retail packs.
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Post by Dirty dog on Sept 30, 2016 12:52:56 GMT -5
Great interview. Kudos to Jeff for making it happen and Mark for taking the time to answer the questions.
1. It doesn't need to be asked about thinner card stock, no die cuts and no back art on the cards... It's all about getting them out the door as cheaply as possible.
2. I think it's pretty clear by now that them running with the parodies of celebrities and the adult look added to the fact they are going all in on this online exclusive crap tells me one thing. They have to gain new collectors and evolve the brand to keep it going. My guess is this is in attempt to gain a younger audience who has no idea what Cabbage Patch Kids even are or were even born when the GPK's were made in the first place. I've heard it said before that kids do not want to collect cards these days (do I sound old or what, lol) so trying new avenues is a must. My only question is, why even put a GPK logo on these anymore but I'm sure I can answer my own question. GPK has brand power and that's easier to sell as opposed to creating a new card line that has no built in fan base.
3. The comment about pack searching was humorous at best. Telling people to steer towards boxes or cases and use the retail to fill sets. Why then did the last two sets have retail exclusive parallels? I'm not talking about the greens either. I'm talking about the pee yellow and poopalels that only more serious collectors would go for? Whatever though, you will never be able to stop pack searching but at least make sure the packs are not see through which has yet to happen.
Am I interested in or going to be supporting this new model? Heck no, I'm out. Then again I haven't collected much of the new stuff for the last few releases anyways.
Now who has some fresh legit OS boxes for me to crack.......
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Post by Dirty dog on May 28, 2016 16:29:02 GMT -5
Feedback type: Positive Transaction: Purchase Size: small Comments: Purchased a couple BNS3 autos I needed for my set. Fast and secure shipping. Thanks again!
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Post by Dirty dog on May 28, 2016 16:24:56 GMT -5
Feedback type: Positive Transaction: Trade/purchase Size: medium Comments: Great as always! Fast shipping and well packed. Thanks again!
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Post by Dirty dog on May 6, 2016 12:51:43 GMT -5
Sorry to hear but it was a good run. They've also started shutting down artists on the FB sites.
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Post by Dirty dog on Oct 8, 2015 7:30:32 GMT -5
I talked to them when I sent my Rex's and they refused to put the error on the label at the time. I can only assume others started asking and PSA eventually saw enough documentation to show the error was legit and changed their mind.
I could see the same happening for Duncan at some point
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Post by Dirty dog on Oct 7, 2015 22:32:14 GMT -5
Just saw tonight that PSA is now recognizing the error as they now have a Rex w/green 10 on label. Very cool to see! Hopefully they will add the Duncan Swirl next!
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Post by Dirty dog on Feb 20, 2015 14:48:05 GMT -5
ahh, my bad
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Post by Dirty dog on Feb 19, 2015 23:14:17 GMT -5
Where did all the posts about the $2k Adam bomb gem matte go?
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Post by Dirty dog on Jan 13, 2015 11:10:07 GMT -5
Pretty much agree with Cory. I would grade your OS1 potential 10's and if you get 9's, they will still bring decent money over your grading fees.
Certain cards in OS2 will bring good money if you can pull 10's as well so don't overlook your OS2. Schizo Fran and Fran Fran amongst others. OS2 prices are hit or miss right now as most of the active set builders are close to completing their sets so depending if they need the card or not will affect the price. That could change as new set builders enter the scene but for now, I've pretty much just seen the same few people building OS2.
Are any of your OS2's from the matte back Tessie run? If you have any nice examples of matte backs, they would be worth grading as well IMO.
OS3 and up are not worth it if you are just looking to sell. OS3 might be worth it some day and I've seen some cards go for $200 but OS3 has really cooled.
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Post by Dirty dog on Oct 3, 2014 21:03:12 GMT -5
Beautiful OS15! Love it.
Let me know if you need a gem of the card. No extra gems already graded but I have some good raws sitting around. I had trouble with one of the variation backs but if you don't care which back I'm sure I can hit another one.
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Post by Dirty dog on Aug 27, 2014 19:23:21 GMT -5
Feedback Type: Positive Type of Transaction: Trade/Purchase Size of Transaction: Small Comments: Traded some Chrome and cash for some BNS3 stuff I was looking for. Fast shipping! Thanks again!
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Post by Dirty dog on Aug 16, 2014 13:45:41 GMT -5
Feedback Type: Super Positive Type of Transaction: Trade Size of Transaction: Huge (to me) :-) Comments: Thanks for the trade for my black TT mini plate. Jay is a very stand up guy. Let me know right away that he was not out to price gouge me! Fast shipping as well. Hope to trade again!
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Post by Dirty dog on Aug 12, 2014 17:52:12 GMT -5
Really nice! Love the frame job too. Edit: I was talking about the OS1 but you listed more art before I hit send That one is nice as well!
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Post by Dirty dog on Aug 10, 2014 22:55:56 GMT -5
While pack searching is a growing problem, the package design of the most recent Chrome release of Wacky Packages illustrates how Tops could make simple adjustments to make retail consumers feel more confident about their purchase, and in turn, help you move more product. It's really in everyone's best interest. That was put very p.c, :-) I saw those packs with the clear window fronts in the store the other day and couldn't believe it. Hope they don't do that with gpk or ever again for that matter, yeesh. We still have 2014 series 1 feeds here spilling over full and no one is buying because they have all been searched and people know it. If they would just fix the problem, I would always grab a handful of packs when I'm out but ordering hobby online is the only way to go until that happens.
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Post by Dirty dog on Aug 6, 2014 17:32:56 GMT -5
Feedback Type: Positive Type of Transaction: Purchase Size of Transaction: Small Comments: Picked up a few more slabs. Excellent as always, Thanks Roger!
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Post by Dirty dog on Jun 29, 2014 22:37:15 GMT -5
Makes it pretty clear which topps set from the last 75yrs is the best Any other diamond is around $15-20 minus Star Wars and Mars Attacks and maybe a few other ones. I haven't really watched the 75th anniversary set that much but that Adam Bomb price is shocking.
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Post by Dirty dog on Jun 23, 2014 16:36:45 GMT -5
FEEDBACK: Positive TYPE: Sale SIZE: small COMMENTS: Sold a couple Connor Stellation parallels. Great communication and fast payment. Best of luck with the rest of your rainbow!
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Post by Dirty dog on Jun 10, 2014 20:29:36 GMT -5
Feedback Type: Positive Type of Transaction: Purchase Size of Transaction: Medium Comments: I barely completed the payment checkout and they were at my door. Thanks again Matt!
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Post by Dirty dog on Jun 7, 2014 16:54:14 GMT -5
Gone Thanks!
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