"Nor Cal Collectors..."

[treasure chest]

hey guys heard you guys were there i came later had a baby i had to deal with but the afternoon was awsome less people and more autos i dont know bruce what you got lmk

[trojansc]

I went to the Hayward show today and was encouraged by what I saw- a few more dealers, some I recognized from other Bay Area shows. They have big setups too- similar to what the F&S show dealers have. It just needs more word of mouth- then hopefully it will grow. Funny most of the stuff was McFarlanes, Hot Wheels, and toys- they need more baseball card and memorabilia dealers there- I think they should book some signings- that will draw new people (and dealers) and once they know it's there all the time, they will be more apt to come back...

[daboltz]

I went to the Hayward show today and was encouraged by what I saw- a few more dealers, some I recognized from other Bay Area shows. They have big setups too- similar to what the F&S show dealers have. It just needs more word of mouth- then hopefully it will grow. Funny most of the stuff was McFarlanes, Hot Wheels, and toys- they need more baseball card and memorabilia dealers there- I think they should book some signings- that will draw new people (and dealers) and once they know it's there all the time, they will be more apt to come back...

Went early so a lot of guys weren't set up yet but found the new Kobe and Thornton regs I was looking for. Gonna try to go get that base signed by Joe today! Good game last nite! :D

[Sharkie]

Sammy...morning was good for singings too. Got a nice, clean Selanne on a custom base. Didn't see Giggy. Could have gotten just about any other players if I knew who they were! Passed on Scott N. ...seemed like he was in a bad mood.

[daboltz]

Got to the Thornton signing too late. It was 3:30 and there was a worker there turning people away. Looks like I would have made the line if I would have been there 5 minutes earlier! Ah, maybe next time...

Oh, and I saw NFL14 leftovers at Hegenberger & Davis Walmarts. Got a Bush reg...:)

[treasure chest]

Hey bruce
i heard giggy snuck out the side and took a cab. i got my 3 bases signed giggy pronger and teemu i heard scotty n was in a bad mood this morning but i guess after he got his nap he was fine in the afternoon hey bruce im looking for some alex smith figs i need 2 if ou have any lmk maybe we can work out something im gonna go out and do the niners this week and next love to get him to sign his fig. also you gonna do the stars on thursday lmk

Hey mike let me know if your want to go out and do the stars on thursday.ill let you know where they will be

[The_Guide]

Thanks for the offer Sammy, but I don't think I can make it Thursday. It would be cool to get the Modano Retro signed. I got Selannes auto my Jets SP.

Anyone go to the Thornton signing today? Were there a lot of people?

[lightningrider]

Thanks for the offer Sammy, but I don't think I can make it Thursday. It would be cool to get the Modano Retro signed. I got Selannes auto my Jets SP.

Anyone go to the Thornton signing today? Were there a lot of people?

There were 300 people who were guaranteed to get an autograph if you made it early enough to get a ticket. After that, you had to stand in line outside to try and get a signature before he left at 4pm. I got there at 10am and got a ticket for the 50-100 line and when I left at around 2:30, there were like 300 people outside waiting. This was the best free autograph session I've been to in years, very organized.

Also found NBA11 at either Hayward or Newark TRU, can't remember, no chases, Kobes, or Carmellos.

[Sharkie]

I'll be out for the Stars on Thursday. They'll be at the Fairmont I'm sure. But I hear Modano is on IR. Sorry Sammy...only have one Alex Smith and its my keeper. Saw leftovers of 2 NBA cases at TRU Blossom Hill today, along with a case of NFL. No variants or good stuff left at 4:00 p.m. of course. No more hockey anywhere! :mad: Mike, I finished my white Thornton last night and inserted him back into the clamshell. Thanks for your tips...the Dull Coat works well.

[treasure chest]

just picked up the last 3 sharks thornton on kbtoys i cant belive how hard these things are to find even just hockey in general

[daboltz]

NBA11 at TRU Dublin. Knicks Francis surprise fig still there! :)

[The_Guide]

I'll be out for the Stars on Thursday. They'll be at the Fairmont I'm sure. But I hear Modano is on IR. Sorry Sammy...only have one Alex Smith and its my keeper. Saw leftovers of 2 NBA cases at TRU Blossom Hill today, along with a case of NFL. No variants or good stuff left at 4:00 p.m. of course. No more hockey anywhere! :mad: Mike, I finished my white Thornton last night and inserted him back into the clamshell. Thanks for your tips...the Dull Coat works well.

Modano didn't make the road trip.

[Sharkie]

Thanks Mike. Since they play tonight, there won't be a morning skate. Think I'll just try for Turco in the afternoon. I've got Tix for the game...it'll be "black Thursday"! ;) Lots of NBA on the racks the last few days. Got Knicks Francis yesterday and left one this morn at Capitol TRU. Just missed a Mello yesterday but did find a Gates variant at Blossom Hill. Still no more NHL anywhere!??

[goldrush05]

I found a D Brook creamsicle jersey this morning at TRU on Blossom Hill Road and there was damage on the bubble on the top so I say to myself no biggie I'll get it to trade or sale it for cost. Stupid me dropped it while lookin at other figures on the peg :eek: Guess what?... that's right his left hand broke off so I ended up leaving it there :mad: :mad: :mad:.. Oh well the hunt goes on.

[Sharkie]

That is one sad story...Did you happen to notice the 12 blue Series 9 Antawn Jamisons clogging the shelves there? They put them out a few days ago. What an awesome find eh? Only $2.40 per figure, so go get em! :rolleyes: Why this would occur, I cannot fathom...Now a case of Richardsons at that price would have been nice!

[treasure chest]

i just got home from BH tru and it isnt there so someone got it

[treasure chest]

I found a Stash of Shark Thorntons at Tru on Mckee today and i also got a buddy who picked me up 2 more in vegas all in all today i ended up with 10 Shark thorntons this has been a great find day

[goldrush05]

That is one sad story...Did you happen to notice the 12 blue Series 9 Antawn Jamisons clogging the shelves there? They put them out a few days ago. What an awesome find eh? Only $2.40 per figure, so go get em! :rolleyes: Why this would occur, I cannot fathom...Now a case of Richardsons at that price would have been nice!

didn't notice those(hehehe)

i just got home from BH tru and it isnt there so someone got it

if ur referring to the Brooks i stash it away. did u want it?

[Sharkie]

Sammy...were there only Thorntons (like a solid case?) or did entire cases come in?

[Scalper10]

When do we get the repaint?

http://www.spawn.com/toys/baseball/mlb7/bzito/images/mlb7_bzito_photo_02_dl.jpg

[sremmaz]

Hey Bruce and Sammy - I have a favor to ask.

Do you guys still go to the Sharks to get autos?

If so I have a pic of Evgeni Nabokov - I would love to get personalized and signed. I'll gladly pay you some $$ to get it signed for me.

Let me know

[sremmaz]

Also - noticed you guys were still doing the hotel circuit - if you ever get duplicates on Index Cards and want to sell them - hit me up

[treasure chest]

hey bruce dont think it was a full case they were in a mlb case not nhl.missed you yesterday for coytes prety much everyone signed expt gretz.hey paul i was at the sharks today getting autos thornton snuck outt he front but everyone had there familys with them and there was about 20 people out there but if you send it to me i can get it signed for you

[Sharkie]

Paul...good to hear from you man. How's life? If you send out the Nabby pic, I can get it signed...may take a few trips to the back gate, but he stops to sign sometimes. And there is always practice...Not sure what you mean by "Index Cards". I only take custom bases and unopened clamshells for signing.

Hey Sammy, I went out for Phoenix at 4:00 p.m. Got Cujo...passed on Comrie and Doan. J.R. didn't sign...something is going on with his daughter. Gretz came out with Fuhr just before the bus took off as ususal...waved but no signing. Cujo was pretty funny...someone asked if he was starting tonight, and he says yes. The guy goes "really?" Cujo says "Don't act so surprised boys" Then as he leaves to get into the cab, he turns around, smiles at us and says "Thanks for the vote of confidence guys". Pretty funny stuff...especially considering he won the game later that night.

Good games next week...Columbus (Federov, Nash) and Detroit (why bother listing them all right?). Looking for Datsuyk and Nash especially, but never got Sergei before either.

So I saw the damaged Brooiks this morning at TRU. Too much wrong with it to bother dropping the $11.00 on it. Still cannot figure out how that stash of Joes showed up Sammy...

[sremmaz]

Bruce - PM me your addy and I will get the pic out to you.

As for Index Cards - you know those 3x5 plain white cards. If you are ever out and there are people signing multiples or someone you don't have a base/fig for I would love some signed index cards for my collection - I like to frame this with pics

[Sharkie]

Gotcha.. PM sent

[sremmaz]

Gotcha.. PM sent

Back actha! thanks!

[treasure chest]

Hey bruce yeah i went out for phoenix in the morning wish i had a jovanaski fig he signed in the morning. owen nolan signed after practice got mike ricchi george larque. we waited for the bus to comeback after practice roenick never got off the bus so i went to drop scot back off at the tank roenick was walking down the street so we pulled over hed signed 4 things for me 2 bases a 3in 2pack and a photo. hey lmk if your interested in doin the niners on monday i hope ill be doing the sharks and the niners.hey bruce guess what i found last night at wallyworld in gilroy nhl 13 case ended up with a mccabe and 2 more shark thorntons i havent had finds like this in over a year lmk if you might want to trade for a few i need some hockey regs and vars for teams comin in

[The_Guide]

PM Sammy

[POGELOCUS]

I don't know if anybody cares, but there's 3 Steve Francis Knicks at the TRUs in Fremont/Union City that I left yesterday.

[daboltz]

Went to the Hayward show today. Pretty quiet. There were Bush, Vinatieri, Brooks chase/surprise figs but the prices were a little too high for me.

BTW, looks like BIG-5 Sports has NFL14. Found some at the one in Dublin. Didn't see them at the ones in Hayward and Alameda tho...

[trojansc]

Went to the Hayward show today. Pretty quiet. There were Bush, Vinatieri, Brooks chase/surprise figs but the prices were a little too high for me.

BTW, looks like BIG-5 Sports has NFL14. Found some at the one in Dublin. Didn't see them at the ones in Hayward and Alameda tho...

How much was the Brooks chase? I'm in SoCal until Tuesday and missed the Frank & Sons show today (opted for Disneyland- very crowded unfortunately) and was planning on going to the Hayward show on Weds night. :)

[daboltz]

How much was the Brooks chase? I'm in SoCal until Tuesday and missed the Frank & Sons show today (opted for Disneyland- very crowded unfortunately) and was planning on going to the Hayward show on Weds night. :)

The Brooks was a rediculous price, $50! :eek:

Have fun at Disney and Happy New Year!

[treasure chest]

didnt see anyone for the redwings yesterday or today hasek signed it up osgood signed it up draper it was a good day for autos where were u bruce

[Sharkie]

Arrrgh! Got stuck in a 5-attorney mediation all day today, so missed the Wings. :mad: At least the case finally settled about 5:00 p.m. Have to try for Nash and Federov on Sat. Sammy...I would be interested in a few Joes. Have a reg Kariya if you need one, or a Nash. LMK

[daboltz]

Anymore sightings? :)

[trojansc]

The Brooks was a rediculous price, $50! :eek:

Have fun at Disney and Happy New Year!

Thanks- had fun at Disney, despite the fact that it was super crowded.

Went to the Hayward show Weds night around 6:30. The sound of crickets chirping was unbearable- I think my coworker and I were the only nondealers there. I think the problem is nobody knows about it still - they need better marketing, or have signings to get people out there at least once for exposure. The Frank & Sons show is always packed on the weekends- I would think the Bay Area would show the same support for a weekly show, but maybe I am wrong.

[trojansc]

Yeah, saw the Brooks for $50 - pass.

[treasure chest]

hey bruce you missed 3 days of the wings wed thurs and today.not sure if im gonna be out there tommorow the baby is sick so i might have to wait till next time they come.Oh and man i got big joe today on a base it was the best thornton auto i have ever seen i have a total of 6 signed ones now. hey bruce i dont have anymore unsigned except the one that scott owes me so if you wanna trade for a signed one lmk what you got.Oh yeah scott tryed to call you so you might want to hit him up ttyl
Also if anyone is interested in a signed thornton lmk ill trade or sell

[Sharkie]

Missed Nash tonight...and Federov wouldn't sign for anyone. Have to put my Wings variant away until next time. Anyone go to Hayward today? Reports? And TrojanSC, do you know which A's will be signing at Fanfest? I think I'm finally gonna make it to one this year.

[daboltz]

Missed the show today! Family time! :D

[trojansc]

Missed Nash tonight...and Federov wouldn't sign for anyone. Have to put my Wings variant away until next time. Anyone go to Hayward today? Reports? And TrojanSC, do you know which A's will be signing at Fanfest? I think I'm finally gonna make it to one this year.

Cool that you can make it. I can get you the list early, since I have to design the program. :D

[treasure chest]

any chance you can lmk who is gonna be there to so i can make plans on going i really really want piazza and kendal

[Sharkie]

A Ha! Well...since you are desigining the program Mike, could you make sure that Swisher is in attendance. My wife will thank you very much for that! ;) Have you heard anything about any new SPs of any A's players? Anyone in Phoenix asking for reference photos? If I don't get to the stadium until about 11:30, will I still be able to get autos OK? Sorry, this is turning into a "20 questions" thread! :D

[DonJuanHomer]

Hey Trojan how long have you worked for the A's; I am curious if we have mutual aquaitnence(sp) as I use to work for BASS & TDC.....

[trojansc]

A Ha! Well...since you are desigining the program Mike, could you make sure that Swisher is in attendance. My wife will thank you very much for that! ;) Have you heard anything about any new SPs of any A's players? Anyone in Phoenix asking for reference photos? If I don't get to the stadium until about 11:30, will I still be able to get autos OK? Sorry, this is turning into a "20 questions" thread! :D

I will be working on the program next week so I will give you guys the inside scope on who will be there, etc. The autograph coupons sell out early, but the players show up at sponsor booths at different times during the day to sign, etc.

[trojansc]

Hey Trojan how long have you worked for the A's; I am curious if we have mutual aquaitnence(sp) as I use to work for BASS & TDC.....

I've been there since '94; I did work in tickets when I started so I did know some people from BASS.

[The_Guide]

Anyone going to the Giants Fan Fest?

[treasure chest]

ill be at the giants fanfest its always a good time anyone going out to do miami heat autos on friday

[trojansc]

Anybody find anymore Brooks surprise figures? I wonder if NFL 14 is done here... :o

[DonJuanHomer]

I've been there since '94; I did work in tickets when I started so I did know some people from BASS.

Nice, but that was before I joined BASS none the less there might be a few. My first tenure there was for almost 2 years from '98-'00 and than did a 2nd tour which was a little more than a year from '02-'03

[trojansc]

Nice, but that was before I joined BASS none the less there might be a few. My first tenure there was for almost 2 years from '98-'00 and than did a 2nd tour which was a little more than a year from '02-'03

I worked in tickets until 2000, so I did know some people there from my visits, etc. Was Ray Krise there when you worked there? He worked for the A's before going to tickets.com.

[lightningrider]

Redwood City TRU looked like they received more NFL14, found 2 Polamalu, 2 Bush, and plenty of the others, but no chases. On top of some boxes in the middle was a dusty Kovy which wouldn't scan the price, so I took it to the counter for a price check. It came up $.01 and the lady said she couldn't sell it to me and it needed to be thrown away. I told her if that was the case, I would buy it and the manager said to go ahead and sell it to me for a penny.:D, so I bought that and 1 R. Bush.

[daboltz]

Thanks LR, will report in tomorrow! Nice deal on the Kovy! :D

[goldrush05]

Got 2 white Reggie Bush last night @ BHR TRU :D

[lightningrider]

Thanks LR, will report in tomorrow! Nice deal on the Kovy! :D

thx daboltz, wish it was a chase or a fig that needed;) , maybe I can get it customized. Nice pick up goldrush05, let me know if you are trading 1:D

[daboltz]

Negative at Dublin TRU, but the Big5 in Dublin and here in Alameda has NFL14. Looks like I just missed a chase by a day or two at the one in Alameda. Plenty of Reggie Bush regs still there but at $14.99! Yikes!

[DonJuanHomer]

I worked in tickets until 2000, so I did know some people there from my visits, etc. Was Ray Krise there when you worked there? He worked for the A's before going to tickets.com.

Cool, than yeah we probably do know the same people. Ray does not ring a bell if I seen him maybe, plus I had left the first time in 2000; so I imagine you know Trish as she was the A's client rep and if you know Trish you know Tami!!

[Sharkie]

Avs in town on Monday...Santana Row location. Sakic and Theodore figs waiting to be signed. Trojan SC: Any word on who is signing at A's Fanfest? Anyone out there find NHL Legends yet?

[goldrush05]

thx daboltz, wish it was a chase or a fig that needed;) , maybe I can get it customized. Nice pick up goldrush05, let me know if you are trading 1:D

Got any Rocky figures? :D

[Scalper10]

Anyone going to the Giants Fan Fest?

from signings hotline:

Barry Zito
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Billy Sadler
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Bruce Bochy
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Dave Flemming
Announcer Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Dave Righetti
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Dave Roberts
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Duane Kuiper
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Erick Threets
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

F.P. Santangelo
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
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Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Fred Lewis
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

J.T. Snow
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Jack Taschner
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Jason Ellison
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Joe Lefebvre
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Jon Miller
Announcer Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Kevin Frandsen
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Kirk Rueter
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Mark Gardner
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Mark Sweeney
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Matt Cain
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Matt Morris
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Mike Krukow
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Nate Schierholtz
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

Noah Lowry
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
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Omar Vizquel
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
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Patrick Misch
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
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Rich Aurilia
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
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Ron Wotus
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
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Russ Ortiz
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
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Scott Munter
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
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Tim Flannery
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
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Tito Fuentes
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
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Todd Linden
Baseball Sat
1/20/07
11:00
thru
4:00 PacBell Park
San Francisco, California Information not provided Unknown
Thanks to MrJeter2 for the tip SF Giants Fanfest

[trojansc]

Cool, than yeah we probably do know the same people. Ray does not ring a bell if I seen him maybe, plus I had left the first time in 2000; so I imagine you know Trish as she was the A's client rep and if you know Trish you know Tami!!

Yeah, I still see Trish around every once in awhile. :)

[trojansc]

Avs in town on Monday...Santana Row location. Sakic and Theodore figs waiting to be signed. Trojan SC: Any word on who is signing at A's Fanfest? Anyone out there find NHL Legends yet?

I will give you guys the update this week, as I have to send the program to the printer by Friday. Just finished up the first version of the pocket schedule; I put Swish on the front. :D

[goldrush05]

Picked up a Smith blue chase last night at Big 5 in Redwood City, no snow base Polamalu just 2 reg. Someone must of pulled it before me :rolleyes:

[treasure chest]

i found a bush var last night but left it

[daboltz]

i found a bush var last night but left it

:eek:

[POGELOCUS]

i found a bush var last night but left it

:eek: :eek:

[lightningrider]

Got any Rocky figures? :D

I see them around, which one are you looking for?

[goldrush05]

i found a bush var last night but left it

:eek: :eek: :eek: ...where? :D

[Sharkie]

Way to give Swish the love Mike! Hope he'll be signing at Fanfest.

[treasure chest]

well i guess were not going to see a a's lineup for fanfest but it is up here are some who are going to be there glen kuiper, eck, dan haren, bobby crosby, bobby kielty,blanton ,elias, bradley, swisher, fosse, harden thats all thats on the list for now
NO piazza No kendall, No chavez, if this is it this list sucks azz im glad im not an A's fan at least all the new giants will be there anyone else going sat to fan fest besides me

[treasure chest]

i went back and the bush is still there i would love to tell you where it was but then people will know where i hit up for figs that no one knows about. but i will tell you it was 11.99

[BigC]

No for the Giants fanfest, but my son and I will be at at the A's one.



Oh and what is the BHR TRu

[goldrush05]

i went back and the bush is still there i would love to tell you where it was but then people will know where i hit up for figs that no one knows about. but i will tell you it was 11.99

:p

No for the Giants fanfest, but my son and I will be at at the A's one.



Oh and what is the BHR TRu

Blossom Hill Road

[trojansc]

i went back and the bush is still there i would love to tell you where it was but then people will know where i hit up for figs that no one knows about. but i will tell you it was 11.99

How about you pick that up for me and I trade you a baseball autographed by an A's player for it? :D

[trojansc]

Here is who is planned for the autograph sessions (subject to change):

Session A – 10:30am
Blanton
Ellis

Session B – 10:30am
Crosby
Kennedy

Session A – 11:30am
Bradley
Halsey

Session B – 11:30am
Kotsay
Melhuse

Session A – 12:30pm
Kielty
Piazza

Session B – 12:30pm
Eckersley
Gaudin

Session A – 1:45pm
Haren
Swisher

Session B – 1:45pm
Duchscherer
Harden

[treasure chest]

how much is it to get in and how much for autographs and do they sign anything i have a piazza sp i want signed.No kendal or chavez man that sucks but all i want is piazza

[treasure chest]

hey ill go pick the bush up for you but do you have any other autograph stuff to trade or can you hook up extra autos at the fanfest lmk

[daboltz]

How about you get it for him for C+S? ;)

[trojansc]

how much is it to get in and how much for autographs and do they sign anything i have a piazza sp i want signed.No kendal or chavez man that sucks but all i want is piazza

Most of the autograph sessions will sell out early, but the players will be signing at other booths, etc.; you just have to know where to go, etc. I can try to get that info to you guys early next week.

[lightningrider]

Thanks trojansc, make it easier for me to get what I need signed since I know who will be there. By the way, Redwood City TRU got in NHL Legends Series 4, 1 fig missing, just picked up the Oilers Gretzky and a Bucs Brooks chase, I was so surprised since I haven't found chases at store level anymore.

[treasure chest]

Sorry i dont really want the bush and its not worth c+s for me.and i have been looking for some figs hockey figs for a while and seemed like people want to ignore. but when other need help when i leave a bush everyone wants it for cost ill help someone with the bush when someone can help me out.

[trojansc]

hey ill go pick the bush up for you but do you have any other autograph stuff to trade or can you hook up extra autos at the fanfest lmk


What are you looking for Sammy? I think I've hooked you up with A's tickets before so if you want to go to a game, let me know. I can't really guarantee autographs at FanFest because I have to work the event and it gets kinda hectic- the players do go to corporate booths for surprise visits, etc. and if I can get that info I will pass it along here. :D

[trojansc]

Thanks trojansc, make it easier for me to get what I need signed since I know who will be there. By the way, Redwood City TRU got in NHL Legends Series 4, 1 fig missing, just picked up the Oilers Gretzky and a Bucs Brooks chase, I was so surprised since I haven't found chases at store level anymore.

Nice score! I passed by that TRU last night but couldn't stop 'cause I had to rush and get home.

[trojansc]

Jerry Rice book signings:

1/19/07 6:00 PM at Books Inc. - Van Ness. San Francisco, CA.
1/25/07 6:00 PM at Capitola Book Cafe - 41st Avenue. Capitola, CA.
1/26/07 6:00 PM at Kepler’s Books - El Camino Real. Menlo Park, CA.
1/27/07 2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Jack London Square. Oakland, CA

[lightningrider]

Jerry Rice book signings:

1/19/07 6:00 PM at Books Inc. - Van Ness. San Francisco, CA.
1/25/07 6:00 PM at Capitola Book Cafe - 41st Avenue. Capitola, CA.
1/26/07 6:00 PM at Kepler’s Books - El Camino Real. Menlo Park, CA.
1/27/07 2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Jack London Square. Oakland, CA

Kewl, thx for the Rice info. Do you know why Chavey is not attending the Fanfest this year?

[trojansc]

Kewl, thx for the Rice info. Do you know why Chavey is not attending the Fanfest this year?

Not sure but will ask tomorrow - sometimes the "vets" feel like they don't have to attend.

[lightningrider]

Not sure but will ask tomorrow - sometimes the "vets" feel like they don't have to attend.

Yeah, when I started going to the A's Fanfest again, Huddy was 1 autograph I wanted to get, but he wasn't attending anymore. Chavey was there 2 years ago, but I just got his jersey last year and want to get him to sign it now and get it framed. I think the RC TRU just took out their new SP cases sometime in the afternoon, but they usually do that on fridays:confused: Guess I just got lucky:D

[daboltz]

Jerry Rice book signings:

1/19/07 6:00 PM at Books Inc. - Van Ness. San Francisco, CA.
1/25/07 6:00 PM at Capitola Book Cafe - 41st Avenue. Capitola, CA.
1/26/07 6:00 PM at Kepler’s Books - El Camino Real. Menlo Park, CA.
1/27/07 2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Jack London Square. Oakland, CA

WOW! I should try the Oakland signing! Wonder if he would sign my NFL ball? :D

[sremmaz]

Hey Bruce- hows the auto's coming? Get any extras yet?

let me know if you did and what you need in return

[lightningrider]

WOW! I should try the Oakland signing! Wonder if he would sign my NFL ball? :D

I called the book store at his SF signing and she told me that he would only be strictly signing his book. I didn't want to put him in the spot of signing my NFL ball like I did with Canseco when he signed my photo. Canseco made a comment to me that I was like the press, "Can't take NO for an answer", but he signed it anyway. Maybe it was the photo of him doing the Bash w/ McGwire that I had Mark sign awhile back;)

[daboltz]

I called the book store at his SF signing and she told me that he would only be strictly signing his book. I didn't want to put him in the spot of signing my NFL ball like I did with Canseco when he signed my photo. Canseco made a comment to me that I was like the press, "Can't take NO for an answer", but he signed it anyway. Maybe it was the photo of him doing the Bash w/ McGwire that I had Mark sign awhile back;)

LOL! I can understand that they are there to sell/sign the book but it would be cool if they signed one other item since we are shelling out the dough for it. :)

[lightningrider]

LOL! I can understand that they are there to sell/sign the book but it would be cool if they signed one other item since we are shelling out the dough for it. :)

I totally agree!!! If I get out of the A's FanFest early enough, I just might go to his Oakland signing to try :D

[Sharkie]

Paul: Haven't gotten Nabby's auto yet. He has been parking out front some days, and thus doesn't always pass through the back gate on game days. I'm too busy at work to try and hit practice. I hear he and Tabitha are expecting their second child within the month, so he might be busy! I did get you the following Sharks so far on the 3 X 5's with more to come: Clowe, Caryle and Vasic. Almost got you Shane Doan last night, but he stopped signing just before I got to him. Missed Cujo (got him last time) and Gretz and Fuhr did not sign as usual. I'll keep trying for Nabby...

[treasure chest]

Dude Bruce you missed rudy rutigher from the movie Rudy Rudy Rudy after coyotes dude was way cool he gave me and eric signed 8x10s free but he was a great person.
Well there is one more trip to get grez and if i have to wait for tahoe to get fuhr again. but hey i got cujo on 2 pucks doan on 2 pucks i got more stuff signed then everyone out there i came home should have come to the other side where we were i would have called you over but i was afraid everyone else would have come to people sign doubles when there is a few people and there were alot of people out there.
went to the blues practice today they practiced in fremont i got a stick and about 7 guys practice was optional.sharks were cool as always got 28 pucks signed today all in all it was a good day if you out for the blues tommorow shouldnt be to many peole there with people going out of town and fanfest but no al mcinnis on this trip ill post my gots from fan fest tommorow i might be out for the blues after fanfest but not sure

also nabby only parks out front at practice or on the side and goes out the side door get there at early 9:00am you can catch him going in or 12:30 comin off the ice but he never parks out front on gamedays he hardly ever stops gamedays and if he does its when hes not playing only 1 has he stopped this year and signed for kids only at least he waves when he drives by.

[BigC]

Well it's only half time, but I like what I'm seeing so far with this warrior game against the Lebrons.

[treasure chest]

anyone go to fan fest today i did preaty well i got 3 zitos 1 8x10 1 Sp fig on base and a card.got 2 matt morris SP bases. 3 rich aurillia 8x10s 1 russ ortiz 8x10 1 omar signed bat.and a Roid pill bottle for barry signed by mike sweeney J/k

[lefty100]

anyone go to fan fest today i did preaty well i got 3 zitos 1 8x10 1 Sp fig on base and a card.got 2 matt morris SP bases. 3 rich aurillia 8x10s 1 russ ortiz 8x10 1 omar signed bat.and a Roid pill bottle for barry signed by mike sweeney J/k

Nice auto haul at the fan fest. I heard that it was really unorganized and too crowded. How long did you have to wait for the autos?

[Scalper10]

http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/performances/san-francisco/2007-january-21/paul-reubens-dvd-signing-aka-pee-wee-herman-/artist.html

[Buick GN]

http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/performances/san-francisco/2007-january-21/paul-reubens-dvd-signing-aka-pee-wee-herman-/artist.html


:confused: :eek:

[Scalper10]

:confused: :eek:

Got Paul Ruebens aka Pee Wee Hermans autograph today. He signed the of DVD sets Amoeba was hyping and a Star Tours Capt Rex figure! Hope i'll have pics posted laster.

[treasure chest]

yeah it was to crowded and very un organized.The lines for autos were rediculous if you could have waited 2 3 hours easy unless you got into line early but it was better to hang out at the knbr booth less people and they signed multiples.they need to do a better job next year.Also we found out when we got there that they had a season ticket holder welcome party that morning before the fanfest at 9:30 all the players were there eatting and signing and mingling with the crowd.Only problem was we never got invitations that they gave to season ticket holders so my dad was preaty pissed.

[lightningrider]

A's autograph tickets went on sale this morning on their website, and thanks to trojansc, I was able to purchase tickets for certain players that I need autographs from. The website only had the A or B sessions at different times with no player names, so his list really help out, THX bro;)

[trojansc]

A's autograph tickets went on sale this morning on their website, and thanks to trojansc, I was able to purchase tickets for certain players that I need autographs from. The website only had the A or B sessions at different times with no player names, so his list really help out, THX bro;)

Cool- I'm glad you were able to buy tickets because I was told they sold out in like 20 minutes. That was half of the allotment- the other half will go on sale at FanFest on Sat. morning at 8:30 AM at the WillCall windows on the hill between the stadium and arena.

This year FanFest will be open from 10am to 3pm; $10 admission with all proceeds going to the A's Community Fund and Camp Okizu- a foundation that helps kids with cancer.

Also, I was told that Piazza will only be signing balls and flats. :confused:

[Sharkie]

Holy Shnikes! I planned to buy my auto tix this afternoon. Got shut out, obviously. :( I can't go early on Sat. Won't get there until about 11:30. So it looks like no autos for me. Unless...Mike, do you know anything yet about players appearing at the other booths during the day? I can't believe how popular this thing is!

[trojansc]

Holy Shnikes! I planned to buy my auto tix this afternoon. Got shut out, obviously. :( I can't go early on Sat. Won't get there until about 11:30. So it looks like no autos for me. Unless...Mike, do you know anything yet about players appearing at the other booths during the day? I can't believe how popular this thing is!

Who are you looking for Bruce? I'm supposed to get a list of where the players will be (I get to be an player escort for the day, telling kids "He can't sign anymore- he's gotta go- sorry!") so I can probably give you an idea of where to be at what time. ;)

I recommend the clubhouse tours (buy tix early- those sell out too!) and the Q&A sessions are fun to watch- this year they will be held behind homeplate with the audience sitting in secs. 115-119.

[trojansc]

P.S.- In years past, even though the players are scheduled to be in certain places at certain times as listed in the program (autograph sessions, coaches corner, Q&A, etc.) the players do make "surprise" visits to sponsor booths and the like. The last two years I've had to take players down to Gate C to sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans waiting in line to get in in the morning. Last year it was fun to see peoples faces light up when they saw Joe Blanton and Mark Ellis walking up behind them! :D

[lightningrider]

P.S.- In years past, even though the players are scheduled to be in certain places at certain times as listed in the program (autograph sessions, coaches corner, Q&A, etc.) the players do make "surprise" visits to sponsor booths and the like. The last two years I've had to take players down to Gate C to sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans waiting in line to get in in the morning. Last year it was fun to see peoples faces light up when they saw Joe Blanton and Mark Ellis walking up behind them! :D

It was a surprise for me too last year when Bradley couldn't make the autograph session and Big Frank took his place, finally got my Big Frank White Sox jersey signed that I had made in the mid '90s. By the way, I have an extra A's FanFest admission ticket that I will not be using. The first person who PM's me their mailing address will get it. :D I will mail it out today.

[treasure chest]

hey mike
i have a question will piazza sign bases for figs do those constitue a flat item and is htere a reason why he is only signing certain items.is there anyone else who is only signing certain items.and if i bring a piazza jersey will they tell me no he wont sign that or what will hapen thanks

[trojansc]

hey mike
i have a question will piazza sign bases for figs do those constitue a flat item and is htere a reason why he is only signing certain items.is there anyone else who is only signing certain items.and if i bring a piazza jersey will they tell me no he wont sign that or what will hapen thanks

I was told in a meeting yesterday that he will only sign baseballs and flats- we were given no further explaination. Maybe he is under contract with a company or something, I'm not sure. I don't think the base constitutes a flat but I guess you could try it- have a backup though in case they say no.

[Sharkie]

Mike: Looking for Eck (in a BIG way) and Swish. Planning to arrive about 11:15 or so after a morning commitment. Thanks for any info bud...;)

[trojansc]

Mike: Looking for Eck (in a BIG way) and Swish. Planning to arrive about 11:15 or so after a morning commitment. Thanks for any info bud...;)

On our program Swish is scheduled to be at autograph session A at 1:45-2:30pm (this will sell out though before you get there I think) and at the Player Photo session ($20 for the photo) in the West Side Club from 10:45-11:30am. He is also scheduIed to be at the Q&A session on the field at 1:00pm. I don't see him listed elsewhere but he may make another appearance somewhere- I will let you know here or call you if and when I find out.

Eck is scheduled at the World Series trophy and memorabilia session at 11-11:30am ($5 gets your photo taken with him and the WS Trophies - East Side Club), at autograph area B at 12:30am-1:15pm, and the Player Photo area at 2:00-2:45pm. Hope that helps!

[Sharkie]

Thanks Mike...I'll make the best of it. Where will the WS trophy area be? Man, still have not found any new NHL Legends anywhere. Saw new 3 inch Hoops tonight at TRU Blossom Hill. Passed on them...

[trojansc]

The trophy area will be in the East Side club, which is behind the bleachers.

[Sharkie]

Thanks to Trojansc and his staff for putting on a great fanfest. Didn't get Swish's auto today, but he was right where you said he'd be at noon. Just too many people and not enough time. But the clubhouse tour and Q and A were great, and the rain held off till we were leaving. Gets me in the mood for spring training baby! Schedule looks intersting with the Cardinals coming in.

You south bay guys should know that Kids Dream is closing down on Monday. Chris will be doing mall shows and ebay selling and may resurface in Elk Grove or back in SJ with a better lease. Will be a sad day for me...it was great having so many SPs within a mile of my house. Rumor has it that Fun Stuff is also closing within 2 months, which means there will be no more shops in SJ area with a quality selection of SPs (even if overpriced!) that I know of. The times they are a changing.

[daboltz]

Hey Bruce, met one of the guys from Kids Dream at the Hayward Wed/Sat show. Really cool guy. Do you know if he is going to continue to set up in Hayward?

[Sharkie]

Alex...you must have met chris. Yep, he'll stay in Hayward.

I heard Mike Piazza was an absolute D*ck at the A's fanfest yesterday. Would not allow any photos, yelled at kids in the auto line, swore at a Dr. who paid for 4 tix and presented 4 balls, calling him a *%#!! *&&% dealer, and complained that there were too many old people in the line. On the other hand, I heard Eck was totally cool and friendly. I also understand Piazza's sig is pathetic. Makes me glad I didn't waste a penny on him...even if it was for charity! Let's hope that after being out of NY for a wile and around the loose A's clubhouse, tight Mike loosens up...

[daboltz]

Thanks Bruce!

Doesnt surprise me Piazza acted that way, but if he couldn't relax in SD I don't know if Oakland will help him! ;)

[sremmaz]

Thanks to Trojansc and his staff for putting on a great fanfest. Didn't get Swish's auto today, but he was right where you said he'd be at noon. Just too many people and not enough time. But the clubhouse tour and Q and A were great, and the rain held off till we were leaving. Gets me in the mood for spring training baby! Schedule looks intersting with the Cardinals coming in.

You south bay guys should know that Kids Dream is closing down on Monday. Chris will be doing mall shows and ebay selling and may resurface in Elk Grove or back in SJ with a better lease. Will be a sad day for me...it was great having so many SPs within a mile of my house. Rumor has it that Fun Stuff is also closing within 2 months, which means there will be no more shops in SJ area with a quality selection of SPs (even if overpriced!) that I know of. The times they are a changing.

Hey Bruce - that's a bummer. Is Chris moving to Elk Grove? That's where I went when I left SJ. Is Frank at All-American still around?

Any luck getting the nabzy signed yet?

[trojansc]

Alex...you must have met chris. Yep, he'll stay in Hayward.

I heard Mike Piazza was an absolute D*ck at the A's fanfest yesterday. Would not allow any photos, yelled at kids in the auto line, swore at a Dr. who paid for 4 tix and presented 4 balls, calling him a *%#!! *&&% dealer, and complained that there were too many old people in the line. On the other hand, I heard Eck was totally cool and friendly. I also understand Piazza's sig is pathetic. Makes me glad I didn't waste a penny on him...even if it was for charity! Let's hope that after being out of NY for a wile and around the loose A's clubhouse, tight Mike loosens up...

In Piazza's defense, I spent about an hour with him on Saturday and he tried to sign as many autographs as he could, given the huge mob that surrounded him at the Coaches Corner clinic. I met him after the Q&A session and then took him up to the clinic. He didn't sign any autographs on the way up, but that was my fault- in order to get the players to their next destination, I have to either tell fans no, or in some cases, they can sign as they walk. We got there a little early, so he started taking questions before Rene Lachmann got there. A huge crowd ensued, and I had to call in our head of security to help us out with 3 or 4 guards. While he was there he was polite and friendly, even though you could see that everyone was clamouring for an autograph. He did sign a few photos as we rushed back to the East Side club where we dropped him off. Later I know he made visits to the Chevron and John Muir Health booths, where he signed for about a half hour at each - I was with Bobby Kielty at the time at the Pepsi booth, so I got to see the the crowds around him.

Piazza had a scheduled autograph session and I heard he left at the time specified- with people who paid for autographs still in line, so that was probably the problem you heard about. I don't think it was an option for the players to stay though- each player has to be at specific location at a specific time, or the entire rest of their schedule gets thrown off. I was there when Swisher and Haren's paid auto session ended at 2:30; they stayed for an extra 20 minutes to finish off the rest of the line, but that was only because that was the last session of the day and they weren't schduled to be anyplace else.

And yeah, Piazza has a messy signature, but it's been that way since he was a rookie. :o

[lightningrider]

Yeah, I heard a lot of people complaining about Piazza leaving early when I was waiting in line for Harden, good thing I decided not to get his autograph ticket. He sold out fast when I was waiting in line to get a Crosby ticket since they decided to switch him from Session A to B and I preordered A online.

[trojansc]

Anybody going to this show in March?

http://gtsportsmarketing.com/

[lightningrider]

Anybody going to this show in March?

http://gtsportsmarketing.com/

I'm going sat to get both Steve Young and Bryant Young on separate jerseys.

[daboltz]

Wow, you could really break the bank at one of those shows! Wonder how much just to get into the show? :D

[Sharkie]

Yikes...what a lineup! I never heard of this promoter before. Too pricey for me...

[treasure chest]

well if you dont know gts helps get these athletes to sign at tristar shows gts is also runs smaller distrubution centers if you know talkin sports in san jose.im gonna get a thurman thomas jersey i really want a barry sanders jersey.

[trojansc]

http://tristarproductions.com/shows/SF207/schedule.htm

SF Tri-Star show at the Cow Palace the weekend after President's Day weekend.

[daboltz]

Might try to go to submit some cards for grading by BGS

[Scalper10]

$2 Artest SPs at Walmart in Antioch/Brentwood.

[DonJuanHomer]

$2 Artest SPs at Walmart in Antioch/Brentwood.

And boy do they, went ther eto pick one up for my friend and they had at least 50+ oh and 1 Cordero....:D

[UFCFan]

http://tristarproductions.com/shows/SF207/schedule.htm

SF Tri-Star show at the Cow Palace the weekend after President's Day weekend.

That's a really weak lineup this year.

[trojansc]

That's a really weak lineup this year.

Yeah, I agree. But that March show is heaven if you're a Niners fan.

[trojansc]

Anybody going to the Hayward show Sat? I might go just to look at the $50 Brooks surprise figure; the one I won on ebay won't arrive 'till next week. :o

[daboltz]

Anybody going to the Hayward show Sat? I might go just to look at the $50 Brooks surprise figure; the one I won on ebay won't arrive 'till next week. :o

I know man, I picked up an opener off ebay for like $22 a couple weeks back. Still might be there just in case there are some new sellers...

[sremmaz]

Hey Bruce - any luck on getting Nabby to sign yet

[goldrush05]

Hey did you guys see this yet? Montana, Rice, Lott 3 pk coming in Oct 2007. Two version will be release with a Limited Club exclusive version, booyah! :)

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368898

[daboltz]

Hope the white jersey figs are the more common ones!

[Honolulu Blue]

I can't wait to see those 49ers 3-packs.

[daboltz]

BTW, looks like TRU Dublin set out another case of Montana's...of course the chase was already gone! Would be great if another wave of NFL14 hit before too long! ;)

[Sharkie]

Paul...too busy at work and fighting a cold, so didn't go out this week. I'll be out for the Ducks on Tuesday, and will try then. He tweaked his groin last night, so not sure of his status. Finally saw one case of NHL Legends each at Winchester and BH TRU on Wed. Looks like Clark was the variant, since only 1 white was on the pegs at both stores. Only 1 Gretz left between the two stores. Saw about 5 reg Montanas this morn at Capitol TRU.

[sremmaz]

thanks Bruce - no wories just checking in... any extra duck autos would be Huge.. since they are my team

[treasure chest]

anyone going to the att pro am ill be therer tommorow ill post my auto haul when i get home

[daboltz]

It's beautiful down there! I heard Emmitt's gonna be there! Wish I could go! :D

[daboltz]

From the news:

"The McFarlane Traveling Road Show will be in San Francisco this summer for the MLB FanFest. Look for more information about that event in the months to come!"

http://www.spawn.com/news/news2.aspx?id=13049

http://mlb.mlb.com/sf/fan_forum/asg/fanfest_main.jsp

[Sharkie]

Alex, the MLB Fanfest will be awesome. Lots of free autos from HOF, and we finally get a crack at the exclusives. I went to the one in Cleveland in 1997. Let's just hope for something really great from TMP!

[daboltz]

Should be fun. I hope I get to go. Moving to Texas the day of the game but I will definitely try to go to the show on Friday or Saturday! :D

[C-5LOAD]

I just met Lester Hayes at the Vacaville Wal-Mart. He's signing autographs for some foundation.

[daboltz]

I just met Lester Hayes at the Vacaville Wal-Mart. He's signing autographs for some foundation.

Bummer, wish I'd known about it! I was at Travis this afternoon!

[trojansc]

Should be fun. I hope I get to go. Moving to Texas the day of the game but I will definitely try to go to the show on Friday or Saturday! :D

:eek: Why are you moving to Texas?

[trojansc]

Alex, the MLB Fanfest will be awesome. Lots of free autos from HOF, and we finally get a crack at the exclusives. I went to the one in Cleveland in 1997. Let's just hope for something really great from TMP!

I've been to San Diego in 1992 and Seattle in 2001. San Diego was a blast- it was held at the convention center. The Seattle one was okay- a lot smaller area near Safeco Field. Any idea where they will hold it? Moscone Center would be cool; it's not too far away.

[daboltz]

:eek: Why are you moving to Texas?

Air Force! Wish I could stay since it's my home state but it's time to move...:(

[Sharkie]

The Fanfest will be at Moscone Center West. Went to the Hayward show this afternoon. Man that place is cold and dreary, But there was a surprising amount of SP product there, between about 5 dealers. Picked up a Thornton Sharks and a Lundqvist variant for less than $40.00. The place has possiblities, but I don't know about the location. Time will tell. But with so few places carrying SPs, this is a good place to find some older stuff. Alex from Redwood City had some pretty good NHL variants; 4-5 each of Hasek and St. Louis, reg and Northstar Modano to name a few. Of course, lots of NFL stuff.

[sharksfan]

They sure dont want much for admission to the All Star fan fair. Its going to cost $22 admission + $15?? plus expense in getting that one!

Ticket Prices are $22 for Adults and $17 for children 12 and under, senior citizens and military personnel. Children under two are free.

[daboltz]

Cool, military discount! :D

[lightningrider]

That's why you sign up to volunteer to get in free and be the first in line to get the exclusives ;)



They sure dont want much for admission to the All Star fan fair. Its going to cost $22 admission + $15?? plus expense in getting that one!

Ticket Prices are $22 for Adults and $17 for children 12 and under, senior citizens and military personnel. Children under two are free.

[trojansc]

The Fanfest will be at Moscone Center West. Went to the Hayward show this afternoon. Man that place is cold and dreary, But there was a surprising amount of SP product there, between about 5 dealers. Picked up a Thornton Sharks and a Lundqvist variant for less than $40.00. The place has possiblities, but I don't know about the location. Time will tell. But with so few places carrying SPs, this is a good place to find some older stuff. Alex from Redwood City had some pretty good NHL variants; 4-5 each of Hasek and St. Louis, reg and Northstar Modano to name a few. Of course, lots of NFL stuff.

The Frank & Sons show is known for getting SPs early; if these guys can duplicate that it will be a major reason to check it out on a regular basis. Also, more dealers will make prices more competitive there. I might go Sat. MLB and legends out soon!

I wonder how the Cow Palace show will be next week; it's not known for having a lot of SP dealers unfortunately. :(

[Sharkie]

Right you are Mike. 2 years ago I went to the Feb. Cow Palace Tri-Star just to get the Superbowl exclusives. One guy had a few cases, so I sold a few figs and used the $$ to buy a set for around $40.00. The only reason I would go to this would be to find Modano or Taylor exclusives.

[The_Guide]

I'm down in San Diego for the weekend and found a good mix of new and old series of hockey SP's at TRU. All regs, no chase. But, they did have 6 Sharks Thorntons hanging on the pegs. I picked up 3. If anyone needs one, let me know.

[Sharkie]

Hey Mike...save one for me please. As always, I have stuff to trade :)

[sremmaz]

Bruce - PM Hokies and see if he still has any Taylors - he had them at C+S

Any luck on the Nabby or any others?

[Capital Sports]

Just to update you guys on a few things...
Cow Palace is next week, I will not be attending, and do not know who's gunna be there set up, show looks bad though.
San Jose Show next month, I will be there but will be doing wax & memorabillia only, so if you guys have any figure requests let me know, and also both Tomlinson & Gates have dropped out of the show, GTSM is losing their autograph grip, same thing happened in Hawaii last weekend at their signing.

Cooperstown 3 might be in this week I am just waiting for a call! :D :D

[trojansc]

Anybody see any Giants 3 Packs at TRU? All I see are Cowboys and Pats...

[daboltz]

Anybody see any Giants 3 Packs at TRU? All I see are Cowboys and Pats...

I'll check Dublin TRU this week

[The_Guide]

Hey Mike...save one for me please. As always, I have stuff to trade :)

You got it.

[Sharkie]

Thanks Mike. LMK when you want to hook up. Paul, I'm waiting to try again for Nabby when the Sharks come home next week. And the Ducks are back on Monday, so I'll be snaggin some of those for you. Thanks for the "Hokies" tip...;)

[trojansc]

Doesn't it always seem to rain during the Tri-Starr Cow Palace show every year?

$8 admission- may have to check it out...

[BigC]

Any Raiders?

[Capital Sports]

Collin,
Plunkett,Branch,Biletnikoff,Chester,Otto


Also incase you guys did not see for Fan Fest we are getting a New Sculpt Bonds in the 2007 Giants Road Jersey and a Reggie Jackson in the 69 Yellow A's jersey. Should be SWEET!

[treasure chest]

anyone going to the season ticket holder preview night for fanfest.we got all our season tickets and allstar tickets and event tickets yesterday they are sweet.bonds fig is cool i guess and i say fk reggie jackson so many better choices then that jerk shoot even a hendu fig would have been a better choice.

[treasure chest]

hey bruce clear out your pm box

[Sharkie]

Box cleared. The Reggie figure is actually the better of the 2 in my opinion. I will like the jersey, and the helmet should be green. As for Bonds...man I was hoping we'd have ANYONE but the juicer. A retro Mays would have been great, perhaps in NYG uni. Oh well...at least its an exclusive. Can't wait for that show...Decided I'm not going to Tri-Star tomorrow. Too much $$ and too much bad weather posible. I'll wait for the SJ show...Sammy, I'll be out for the Ducks on Monday. I'm trading some older figs to Robby for a few of his, including a white Lundqvist. Since I now will have 2 of em, you still got that extra Ovechkin chaser for trade? LMK if you'll take Lundqvist and Isaiah variants, 2 for 1.

[BigC]

anyone going to the season ticket holder preview night for fanfest.we got all our season tickets and allstar tickets and event tickets yesterday they are sweet.bonds fig is cool i guess and i say fk reggie jackson so many better choices then that jerk shoot even a hendu fig would have been a better choice.


IN that case, will you get me one of the Jacksons with your allotment? thanks

[BigC]

Collin,
Plunkett,Branch,Biletnikoff,Chester,Otto


Also incase you guys did not see for Fan Fest we are getting a New Sculpt Bonds in the 2007 Giants Road Jersey and a Reggie Jackson in the 69 Yellow A's jersey. Should be SWEET!


sounds like a sweet lineup to me.

[trojansc]

Stopped by the Tri-Star show tonight- great show for cards but not for SportsPicks. There was one dealer there from Chicago who had a lot of SPs though - picked up a Dolphins Seau and a Jason Taylor SB for $55. The only other dealer with SPs was a guy from the Hayward show- he was charging $90 for a chase Nabby. :eek:

[BigC]

anyone going to wondercon? I might be able to get a free pass for you.

[daboltz]

Stopped by the Tri-Star show tonight- great show for cards but not for SportsPicks. There was one dealer there from Chicago who had a lot of SPs though - picked up a Dolphins Seau and a Jason Taylor SB for $55. The only other dealer with SPs was a guy from the Hayward show- he was charging $90 for a chase Nabby. :eek:

How was is for SLU's and NFL cards?

[Sharkie]

Mike: What was the price for just the Taylor? See any Modano exclusives there?

[trojansc]

Mike: What was the price for just the Taylor? See any Modano exclusives there?

Didn't see any Modanos, but he had a lot of stuff. I think he was charging $40 for the Taylor, but knocked off $5 because I was just buying the Seau and looking at the Taylor, which I hadn't planned to buy. He also comp'd me in tomorrow, so not a bad deal. He had over a case, and he's willing to deal and trade.

[trojansc]

How was is for SLU's and NFL cards?

Lots of NFL cards; this show seems to attract mostly card dealers as compared to the Labor Day show, where there is more memorabilia and SPs. Saw some SLUs- which ones are you looking for? I have a ton of them that I a want to get rid of, though I sold most of the packaged ones on eBay already.

[trojansc]

Foster City TRU still has a ton of Montanas.

[BigC]

Foster City TRU still has a ton of Montanas.
So does the San Mateo TRU.:p

[Sharkie]

I've seen a fresh case of Montanas at both Blossom Hill and Capitol TRU this past week. Anyone see more than one case of NHL legends at any TRU? Man that stuff is almost invisible. Still haven't gotten my Gretz. Seems like we should organize a Boardie get together at the All Star Fanfest this summer. Since Trojansc lives in the City, I vote to use his house! ;) (just kidding) Sharks finally back in town tomorrow...time for more Ducks autos :) ...if it doesn't rain too much! Hey Trojan, do you know if any A's will be signing at Fanfest?

[sremmaz]

Sharks finally back in town tomorrow...time for more Ducks autos :)


COOL!!!!

[The_Guide]

Bruce, what's your plans for the FanFest?

[trojansc]

I've seen a fresh case of Montanas at both Blossom Hill and Capitol TRU this past week. Anyone see more than one case of NHL legends at any TRU? Man that stuff is almost invisible. Still haven't gotten my Gretz. Seems like we should organize a Boardie get together at the All Star Fanfest this summer. Since Trojansc lives in the City, I vote to use his house! ;) (just kidding) Sharks finally back in town tomorrow...time for more Ducks autos :) ...if it doesn't rain too much! Hey Trojan, do you know if any A's will be signing at Fanfest?

Saw some NHL legends at TRU Marin yesterday- at least one of each figure. Let me know if you want me to pick up a Gretz if I get back up there soon, Bruce. Haven't heard anything about A's signing at FanFest yet, but will keep my ears open. If I ever get my SPs displayed properly we can have a get together at my place... :D

[daboltz]

Lots of NFL cards; this show seems to attract mostly card dealers as compared to the Labor Day show, where there is more memorabilia and SPs. Saw some SLUs- which ones are you looking for? I have a ton of them that I a want to get rid of, though I sold most of the packaged ones on eBay already.

Need these 3, in package tho.

1990 Cris Carter SLU
1991 Emmitt Smith SLU
1988 Michael Cooper Lakers SLU

I definitely will try to be at the Fanfest on Friday or Saturday. Any idea when the tix go on sale? The website doesn't say. Gotta get several sets for some boardies! :D

[Sharkie]

My wife will probably be out of town that weekend, and I'll be shutting down my office, so my plan is to go every day to Fanfest...pick up my limit of exclusives...stay in the HOF auto lines and get as many of the free autos as possible (I missed Willie Stargell in 97 in Cleveland because I had my then-9 year old with me and couldn't wait that long- it WILL NOT happen again!), and possibly sell a few things at a booth if Chris gets one with some other guys. A little bit of everything, in other words. But we could definitely organize a meetup of boardies at the Moscone one day, and then all descend upon Weber. Of course, if someone were to get a hotel room...Ahhhh, I miss those SLU conventions. It was fun to sit around and talk hobby for hours with the big boys.

[Capital Sports]

My wife will probably be out of town that weekend, and I'll be shutting down my office, so my plan is to go every day to Fanfest...pick up my limit of exclusives...stay in the HOF auto lines and get as many of the free autos as possible (I missed Willie Stargell in 97 in Cleveland because I had my then-9 year old with me and couldn't wait that long- it WILL NOT happen again!), and possibly sell a few things at a booth if Chris gets one with some other guys. A little bit of everything, in other words. But we could definitely organize a meetup of boardies at the Moscone one day, and then all descend upon Weber. Of course, if someone were to get a hotel room...Ahhhh, I miss those SLU conventions. It was fun to sit around and talk hobby for hours with the big boys.
If you want to start a roll call I will be attending through the weekend, & All Star Game. I know Honolulu Blue (Andrew) will be comming to the city with me at least 1 day as well.

[daboltz]

Sign me up! :)

[The_Guide]

I'm in.

[Honolulu Blue]

If you want to start a roll call I will be attending through the weekend, & All Star Game. I know Honolulu Blue (Andrew) will be comming to the city with me at least 1 day as well.

I'm in.
What day should we carpool? :D

[Capital Sports]

I'm in.
What day should we carpool? :D
1st day! Then the wife wants to go for the weekend to shop then I am going to HR Derby Monday & AS Game Tuesday.

[Sharkie]

Anthony...if I could just be you for that week...:D OK, we'll have to put together an official roll call a few months from now and get it well organized. Bring on the exclusives! Too much rain today for many good autos, but did get one nice Pronger for Paul.

[goldrush05]

Anyone see more than one case of NHL legends at any TRU? Man that stuff is almost invisible. Still haven't gotten my Gretz.

Here's Gretz

http://www.kbtoys.com/genProduct.html/PID/4756264/ctid/17/INstock/Y/D/

[Capital Sports]

Anthony...if I could just be you for that week...:D OK, we'll have to put together an official roll call a few months from now and get it well organized. Bring on the exclusives! Too much rain today for many good autos, but did get one nice Pronger for Paul.
Bruce,
If you need a Great One still let me know, and you know I will charge you less than TRU. :D

[BigC]

can anyone get into fanfest? Is it free? What's the deal with it?

[DonJuanHomer]

can anyone get into fanfest? Is it free? What's the deal with it?

Ticket Prices are $22 for Adults and $17 for children 12 and under, senior citizens and military personnel. Children under two are free. FanFest Family Packs are also available.

Here ya go, all the info regarding the FanFest...

http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/sf/fan_forum/asg/fanfest_main.jsp?partnerId=2007hp_undertower_sf_fanfest&affiliateID=2007hp_undertower_sf_fanfest

[treasure chest]

ill be there all days of fanfest as well and all the games and homerun derby then its off to tahoe again anyone going to tahoe as well for the golf tourny thats gonna be a busy week
season ticket holders get discounted tickets for fan fest i think there reg 22 and my dad paid 10 for each ticket hey bruce rob will be here that week with us so im sure well run into u

[daboltz]

Just got FF tix for me and my son. Going Friday. Should be fun! :)

[sremmaz]

Doesn't look like I am going to make it out to fanfest this year :( - I bought my Bristol tickets and they were close to $300 + $100/night for hotel for 2 nights, so my spending budget is exhausted

Can someone hook me up with an exclusive?

Bruce - cool on the Pronger. Thanks!!!

[DonJuanHomer]

Doesn't look like I am going to make it out to fanfest this year :( - I bought my Bristol tickets and they were close to $300 + $100/night for hotel for 2 nights, so my spending budget is exhausted

Can someone hook me up with an exclusive?

Bruce - cool on the Pronger. Thanks!!!

Don't fret Paul I imagine we will be able to hook you up with a set. There should be plenty of us going!!!

[Sharkie]

Paul...we'll all be fighting over the rights to send you your exclusives :D Good day at the hotel...Forsberg and Kariya both signed (I only got Kariya on his variant). Mad save by Nabby tonight on Kariya with .5 seconds to go...check it out on the web if you missed the game. Anthony, I will take a Gretz. If you are still coming down to the SJ show, and can bring one, I'll pick it up from you Friday night. Glad to hear the the fabulous Robert will be out here in July...look forward to catching up with him. Keep your ears open for the TRU date that Coops and new MLB will hit. Last year the "Opening Day" promotion seemed to be on the same day for most of the bay area stores. I'd say within about 2 weeks? Good to see Carlton and Maris variants showing up. Anthony...when do your cases come in?

[AS251BR]

I don't know if this has been mentioned in here or not but....

Thursday (today)

Steve Young will be at the Circuit City in Manteca 6:30 - 7:30

and

Roger Craig will be at the Circuit City in Turlock 6:30 - 7:30

[Capital Sports]

Paul...we'll all be fighting over the rights to send you your exclusives :D Good day at the hotel...Forsberg and Kariya both signed (I only got Kariya on his variant). Mad save by Nabby tonight on Kariya with .5 seconds to go...check it out on the web if you missed the game. Anthony, I will take a Gretz. If you are still coming down to the SJ show, and can bring one, I'll pick it up from you Friday night. Glad to hear the the fabulous Robert will be out here in July...look forward to catching up with him. Keep your ears open for the TRU date that Coops and new MLB will hit. Last year the "Opening Day" promotion seemed to be on the same day for most of the bay area stores. I'd say within about 2 weeks? Good to see Carlton and Maris variants showing up. Anthony...when do your cases come in?
I will bring a Gretzky with me to San Jose, just refresh me a couple of days ahead of time because I am not really taking many figures with me at all.

My Cooperstown 4 was supposed to be delivered tomorrow 03/01, Angelo said he was told of a delay until next week late but I did not get that message... at least not yet so we will see.

[daboltz]

Did ya'll feel that one?

http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Quakes/nc40194055.htm

[goldrush05]

Sort of. I heard something rattle be didn't think nothing of it.

[DonJuanHomer]

didn't feel it but seen stuff moving around, and haven't felt any of the mini after-shocks that have been going off...

[trojansc]

Ducks win again, yeah! Oops, wrong thread... :cool:

[Scalper10]

Pittsburg Walmart has an endcap of Artest SPs for $1. Yup $1

[DonJuanHomer]

Pittsburg Walmart has an endcap of Artest SPs for $1. Yup $1

Any signs of the Cubs 3 pack, this for me is a must have!!!

[Sharkie]

Do those Artests come with handcuffs...or mugshots??? Any new MLB TRU sightings around here boys? Looks like the first cases are in Illinois. Hmmm. ...and Mike...get the Duck out of here! ;)

[Capital Sports]

Pittsburg Walmart has an endcap of Artest SPs for $1. Yup $1
I will take em all.....! How Many do they have?

[daboltz]

No MLB at TRU Pleasant Hill and Dublin as of yesterday...

[Scalper10]

I will take em all.....! How Many do they have?

Guess between 40-50

[Capital Sports]

Bruce,
I am not going to be doing the San Jose show, I just bought a house and am having new floors done that Friday, but I will be there Sunday just let me know if you want me to still bring you the Gretzky and if there is anything else you need.

[tc80]

hey guys... im getting out collection and also need some $$ pay some bills. here complete list of what i had left, if interested pm me.. thanks.

oh i also wanna sells as whole LOTS.. ill break them up but they all have to go..thanks advance

mark..

LOOSE FIGS

tombrady
ben roethlisberger
odgen
lawrence taylor
troy aikman
marvin harrison
roaf
priest holmes
john elway
seau- dolphins
lavar arrington
corey dillon
julius jones
favre- no helmet
kevin mawea
mcnabb
owens- 49ers
tiki barber
roys william
chad johnson
franco harris
joe horn
randy moss- raiders
willie machgenne
shuan alexsander
barry sanders
mcnabb-stranhan- 2 packs
ed mcfacee- thomas- 2 packs
culppeper- vikings
jeff garcia- 49ers
mike vick- series 7
chad pennington
jake delhome
david carr
johnny unitas
peyton manning
kendrell bell
ray lewis- portis- 2 packs
drews brees- ladian tomlinson

BRAND NEW
deions and rice- 2 packs
deion sanders- first CC
deion sanders- 2 cc 2x
brett favre- series 4 green jersey
curtin martin- green jersey
jerry rice - raiders
troy polamalu
antonio gates
marshall faulk- colts jersey
donovan mcnabb- black jersey
joe horn
torry holt- variant jersey
sprewell- CC
carmellop anthony- CC
urlacher- series 9 black jersey
ben roethlisberger- black/ white jersey
brett favre- urlacher 2 packs

[sremmaz]

Well things are a changing for Paul - I could possibly be up the in July as well. I have a second interview today with a job back in So. Cal.... Man I hope I get this and can come back to Cali... this snow stuff sucks

[DonJuanHomer]

Well things are a changing for Paul - I could possibly be up the in July as well. I have a second interview today with a job back in So. Cal.... Man I hope I get this and can come back to Cali... this snow stuff sucks

That's too cool Paul and good luck on the interview!!!

[Sharkie]

Anthony...I will only be at the SJ show on Friday. Just hold on to the Gretz till I get up that way again...or until Tanforan ;)

[Capital Sports]

Anthony...I will only be at the SJ show on Friday. Just hold on to the Gretz till I get up that way again...or until Tanforan ;)
No problem. Will hold him for you.

[lightningrider]

RC TRU have a bunch of DiMaggio, Maris, and Chavez. I found 2 Chavez across the aisle, but they had a bunch in the over-head storage area along with more Joes and Rogers. I'm thinking they got in solid cases of those 3 players. SM TRU have the Yankees and Cubs 3 packs.

[Scalper10]

Any of you guys heading to this?

http://www.gtsportsmarketing.com/

[The_Guide]

Nothing new at the Blossom Hill TRU. But they did have a few Antawn Jamison SP's for $2.40.

[goldrush05]

Mckee TRU had the Yankees and Cubs 3 pk.

[daboltz]

Dublin TRU had leftovers of the new mlb and cooperstown figs, 3 inch, & both 3-packs...a couple of Chavez regs still there

[Capital Sports]

If anyone needs Cooperstown 4 Sets at $60 per set shipped let me know.

[Sharkie]

Finally saw Cooperstown 4 at TRU today. 1 case of Dimaggio out at Blossom Hill this morning; 1 variant. Winchester had a full case each of Williams and Joltin Joe, and 1 reg Cooperstown case. About 32 figures left when I got there...no variants, but I heard it was also Joe. A full case of 3 inch Piazza is also at Winchester. Still have not seen any Chavez or series 17; heard there was a full case of Chavy at McKee on the East side on Wednesday, but they were gone by Thursday morn. Lots of Yanks and Cubs 3-packs (yawn). Carlton looks to be short printed from early reports. Only saw one today. Picked up Maris, Joe and Teddy ballgame regs, and the variant Joe, so not a bad day. Paint jobs and packaging is very good for this series!

[Sharkie]

Bump for any Bay Area Chavez sightings today :cool:

[sremmaz]

Anyone need any Thorntons - my tru in indy have about a case of Thornton

[Scalper10]

I need to put aside some cash for Star Wars Celebration. Have a couple SPs I am looking to sell. Make me a fair offer.

Cooperstown Nolan Ryan variant "rainbow" Astros uni
Towel variant Favre

LMK

[trojansc]

Stopped by Hayward TRU yesterday- they had a few Cooperstown and MLB 17 leftovers- I think they had a bunch of Dimaggios above the rack- nothing of note. Marin TRU last night had some as well, in addition to a case of Chavez- there are probably about 5-6 left. Went to San Mateo around noon today and they had all Cooperstown (one Bench- what a great figure! - I left it), 3 Carltons, and a bunch of Ozzies (I checked the gloves to no avail), plenty of Joes (Dimaggio and Montana), Maris, and Teddy Ballgame. They also had what looked to be a full case of Chavy- there were at least 8 there when I left. Finally, went down to Redwood City and they had only a few Joes, Maris, and Teddys.

Also picked up a Dizzy, which completes my son's Bob the Builder die-cast collection. Bring it on,.Thomas the Train! :D

[daboltz]

Wonder if WM will get solid cases of Chavez too?

[lightningrider]

Found an opener (left corner of package is all folded up) creamsicle Brooks today at the Newark TRU which is for trade for a white chase Chavez.

[POGELOCUS]

Found an opener (left corner of package is all folded up) creamsicle Brooks today at the Newark TRU which is for trade for a white chase Chavez.

I actually saw the Brooks and left it there.:D

[Honolulu Blue]

I'll pay for the Brooks opener.

[lightningrider]

I'll pay for the Brooks opener.

Sorry, already traded...

[trojansc]

Anybody else have problems with their Chavy falling over? I had to superglue the metal rod into the white plastic peg to keep him upright.

[lightningrider]

Anybody else have problems with their Chavy falling over? I had to superglue the metal rod into the white plastic peg to keep him upright.

Mine balances itself with the right foot on the base. I opened it last night and it hasn't fallen yet.

[Sharkie]

I wouldn't know, since I have seen no Chavys in the south bay!

[trojansc]

Any of you guys heading to this?

http://www.gtsportsmarketing.com/

I might go to get TIm McDonald's autograph on my USC helmet. Will there be dealers there too or is it just a signings event? Anthony? Sharkie?

[Capital Sports]

I might go to get TIm McDonald's autograph on my USC helmet. Will there be dealers there too or is it just a signings event? Anthony? Sharkie?
I canceled my tables due to unprofessionalism of the promoter. I have a feeling this will be the first and last show for GTSM in San Jose.

[Sharkie]

I'm assuming it will be like a regular show (Tri-Star?), but Anthony would know more than I. I'm going by Friday night after Blue Jackets autos at the hotel, when show admission is free :D just to see what's up and look for Taylor or Modano show exclusives. At least the venue will be top notch...not like the Cow Palace, and light rail stops right in front. Finally found Chavez in SJ the last 2 days. One solid case of him at both Blossom Hill and Winchester TRU. Missed the variant both times...but no worries ;) It seems very hard to find a Chavez package that is not scuffed or dinged. Out of about 20 that I've seen, I've only found one.

[trojansc]

I'm assuming it will be like a regular show (Tri-Star?), but Anthony would know more than I. I'm going by Friday night after Blue Jackets autos at the hotel, when show admission is free :D just to see what's up and look for Taylor or Modano show exclusives. At least the venue will be top notch...not like the Cow Palace, and light rail stops right in front. Finally found Chavez in SJ the last 2 days. One solid case of him at both Blossom Hill and Winchester TRU. Missed the variant both times...but no worries ;) It seems very hard to find a Chavez package that is not scuffed or dinged. Out of about 20 that I've seen, I've only found one.

Please give us an update when you get back, Bruce, as I am interested to see how it is... I bought autograph tickets for Tim McDonald (Sat) and Dwayne Jarrett (Sun) so it looks like an SJ weekend for me and my son. :o

[daboltz]

TRU Dublin had more leftovers from solid-packed cases of Chavez and Maris. Have yet to see a Bench fig. Made my own GG Ozzie! :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/alex5540/zold.jpg

[Sharkie]

Very Nice Alex. I also scored a gold glove Ozzie this morning at Blossom Hill TRU. :D :D :D Today was the big opening day MLB display day. 2 cases of Coops at Blossom Hill; both with Williams variant. 5 cases at Winchester; only 5 figures gone as of 5:00 p.m., so only the variants sold there today. Assuming there were 2 Carltons, since only 3 are left on the pegs. Check those Ozzies carefully boys! I looked at it 3 times before I noticed the gold color. Mike...I'll post an update on the SJ show late Friday night after I get back from my son's band CD party.

[trojansc]

Very Nice Alex. I also scored a gold glove Ozzie this morning at Blossom Hill TRU. :D :D :D Today was the big opening day MLB display day. 2 cases of Coops at Blossom Hill; both with Williams variant. 5 cases at Winchester; only 5 figures gone as of 5:00 p.m., so only the variants sold there today. Assuming there were 2 Carltons, since only 3 are left on the pegs. Check those Ozzies carefully boys! I looked at it 3 times before I noticed the gold color. Mike...I'll post an update on the SJ show late Friday night after I get back from my son's band CD party.

Cool deal Bruce- did you pick up the Williams chases? I am looking for one. MLB opening display day, huh? Guess I have time to make it up to TRU before it closes...

[The_Guide]

Nice pick up Bruce!

[daboltz]

Way to go Bruce! :D

[Sharkie]

Thanks guys...Sorry Mike, only got one Ted...another guy was there to snag the other one. Then he went back to the Hot Wheels section and unwittingly left the other Ted and the Ozzie to me :D I'm just lucky one of the other regulars who always shows up was absent today. Wonder if they even gave away all of those 3 inch Cujos in Phoenix tonight. The arena looked less than half full.

[Sharkie]

So I checked out the San Jose show tonight. Mostly FB stuff; lots of jerseys, helmets and auto related stuff for the niner signers. Only one table had any appreciable SPs. Jason Taylor for $40.00...didn't bite on it. Bonds 700 HR boxed figs were $15.00 at one table. Lots of display cases. Hey Mike, the show is in a blue building just behind the main Convention Center just a bit further up south Market Street. Nice clean well lighted location. If you want to meet up while you are there, give me a call and you can come outside to pick up some figs. I actually found another Ted Williams variant today, so he's yours if you want him. And I also have that Giggy...LMK. B E A utiful night in downtown SJ tonight. Sharks fans gathering for the game, got Nash auto on his SP (Federov wouldn't sign as usual), had thick crust Round Table...its all good :D