North Carolina thread

[airfan]

You are not going to beleave this bet a couple of weeks ago I saw a David Thompson nc state jersey on ebay.

[bizquit1969]

appst, good find on the white bird, man...it seems those white birds are flying off the shelves!!!!! i am going to stop by a couple of walmarts tomorrow...anyone seen any legends in cary/raleigh?

[fenwayp]

Bet you didn't know that Pistol Pete Maravich was a star at Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh while his dad Press was a coach at NC State !!

http://www.interbridge.com/spankys/images/maravich2.jpghttp://www.interbridge.com/spankys/images/maravich1.jpg
Pete Maravich, Broughton High School (North Carolina), 1965

[fenwayp]

appst, good find on the white bird, man...it seems those white birds are flying off the shelves!!!!! i am going to stop by a couple of walmarts tomorrow...anyone seen any legends in cary/raleigh?

Nothing today at Walmart or TRU in Cary...

[appst70bull]

Actually, I did know that Pistol Pete went to Broughton, that is why I'm getting the fig of him to add to my NC sports collection. I didn't know the part about his dad though. He actually went to 3 different high schools-Daniel (Clemson, SC) and Edwards Military Institute (Salemburg, NC) were the other two.

[fenwayp]

Sweet ! I never knew it...

[kiapooh]

Sorry, but I do not have any extra Nascar autographed SP's, but I will keep you in mind on the next go around. Who's autograph can you get at the alumni game if you join the fan club?Kiapooh, have any extrs autographed Nascar SP's to trade. And for all of you Tarheel fans out there go to Carolinapros.org to sign up for there fan club $25 a year, plus if you are one of the first 100 to sign up you get to be one of the first one let in to the autograph signing for the Worlds Greatest Alumni game in Aug, plus theres is a Golf tournament in July.

[bizquit1969]

airfan, thanks for the info on the alumni game. i am going to try to go this year. it looks from the pix like there are plenty of seats. i am planning on calling today to sign up.

[pimpinmidget]

GUYS - please PM me your addresses or email them to me at zpetree@wfubmc.edu :D

kiapooh - could you e-mail me your address, I have it in the PM's but they are muffed up so I can't access it

[bizquit1969]

got the bird chases today from fedex. i must have been wasted that day (even though i do not drink) to order those bad boys. i got so excited about the new figs, i went crazy. if i would have just held out, i am sure these things will go for reg price soon. what the heck, now i have four bird whites. is anyone setting up at the greensboro show? i have so much crap now, i am thinking about setting up there even though i have never been or done one.

[airfan]

Players who have played or coached in the alumni game Stackhouse, Carter, Jamison, Rice, Fox, Perkins, K. Smith, Wallace, D. Williams, Reese, Ford, Jimmy Black. Some dook, state and wake players. Hoping Felton, May, Williams, Scott, Manual and others play this year. Duncan and Brand where on the list one year, but where playing for Team USA at the time. Will post a list when I get one for the golf and the game.

[appst70bull]

Just wanted to bump this to say go NCST, UNC, ECU and NC A&T in the NCAA baseball playoffs. Btw, they have Legends figs at the TRU here in Fayetteville. Is anyone looking for any? I've seen all the regs the past two days, lmk if you guys are looking for any.

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

Bet you didn't know that Pistol Pete Maravich was a star at Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh while his dad Press was a coach at NC State !!

http://www.interbridge.com/spankys/images/maravich2.jpghttp://www.interbridge.com/spankys/images/maravich1.jpg
Pete Maravich, Broughton High School (North Carolina), 1965

I THOUGH PIStol played for william g. enloe high in raleigh, or is that the school that his dad coached for b4 going on to ncstate??????
boogie

[appst70bull]

I don't think he went to Enloe, I don't know if his dad coached there or not. I found this bio on ESPN Classic http://espn.go.com/classic/biography/s/Maravich_Pete.html
Pretty interesting he played for his dad at LSU and check this out:

In an interview in 1974, Maravich had said, "I don't want to play 10 years [in the NBA] and then die of a heart attack when I'm 40."

Unfortunately, this is what happened. On Jan. 5, 1988, he collapsed after a three-on-three pickup game in Pasadena, Calif., and died of a heart attack. Pete Maravich was 40.

That is really freaky.

[bizquit1969]

i am not a big nba guy, but i think this heat/pistons series is pretty good...the braves suck, so this is actually taking my mind off the bravo's. having said that...what month is it? how long will these nba playoffs last? i cannot wait until i celebrate july 4th while celebrating the start of the first game in the nba finals!!!!!!

[blkngold01]

Ryan, Pick me up a Reed reg if you come across one. Doesn't matter what shape since I will open anyway. Thanks, Ed Maybe we can meet in Target parking lot again. Ha Ha!!







Just wanted to bump this to say go NCST, UNC, ECU and NC A&T in the NCAA baseball playoffs. Btw, they have Legends figs at the TRU here in Fayetteville. Is anyone looking for any? I've seen all the regs the past two days, lmk if you guys are looking for any.

[appst70bull]

I'll go looking tomm. after school Ed. I'll shoot you a PM if I find you one. I know I saw a couple at the Spring Lake WM.

Also, I agree this is a pretty good series and this comes from someone who is no longer a hardcore NBA fan. I think they messed up with the 1st rd. being 7 games, so possibly you could be adding another 28 games to a teams's season. I bet some teams are happy to be chilling, getting ready for the draft.

P.S.-If anyone finds a Hawks Pistol and would like to trade for the white Bird give me a holla.

[joerrad]

what town is the spring lake wm located in? or if its spring lake, where is that at

[appst70bull]

Spring Lake is like a "suburb" of Fayetteville. You really don't know when you are leaving one and entering the other.

[joerrad]

oh ok

[appst70bull]

I got my first baseball living HOF auto, at a very good price
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5201515112&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT
and this Josh Hamilton (local from Athens Drive HS)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5201515801&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT
I also got a few more gu jersey cards coming in-Catfish, Marchial and Fergie Jenkins to name a few.

[bizquit1969]

went to walmart in cary to pick up some stuff and thought i would check the sp's. there has been nothing new in that place forever...well, they had put out a case of cooperstown 2, and i saw what looked like a case on the pegs...i was pumped...i counted and came up with 11...i have a feeling that the chase taken already was the catfish yankees...there was at least one regular of every other fig, but no catfish, and the other 11 were regs...close but no cigar...please tell me a boardie got it, please...anyone seen anything new at the tru's in raleigh/cary?

[appst70bull]

I couldn't find you a Reed fig Ed. I went out to the WM I saw the couple on Mon. night and they were gone. I'll keep an eye peeled for one though.

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

ed, i saw one at my local tru, ill check 2morrow 4 u....................NEBODY SEEN A WILT LAKERS.........i wanna avoid the bay as long as possible........seen some dealer sites and its ranging from 26-49 bucks...........the 26 buck site is obvoiusly sold out............second best price ive seen is 39
boogie

[pimpinmidget]

everyones packages of NBA legends went out today :D

except for kiapooh...I lost your addy in all the hoopla this weekend..could you PM it to me agian

ENJOY ALL

[blkngold01]

Thanks for looking Ryan!!!!!! Pre-She-Ate-It!!!!!! :)





I couldn't find you a Reed fig Ed. I went out to the WM I saw the couple on Mon. night and they were gone. I'll keep an eye peeled for one though.

[blkngold01]

Thanks for looking for me boogie!!!! Pre-She-Ate-It!!!!!!! :)





ed, i saw one at my local tru, ill check 2morrow 4 u....................NEBODY SEEN A WILT LAKERS.........i wanna avoid the bay as long as possible........seen some dealer sites and its ranging from 26-49 bucks...........the 26 buck site is obvoiusly sold out............second best price ive seen is 39
boogie

[Big Daddy Kel]

The NBA Legends hit my local Wal Mart. Only 8 figures on the pegs. Here's what they had the best I recall,

Bird x2
Dr. J X3
Wilt x2
Walton x1

BDK

[icee82]

I got an autograph from former Reds' infielder D'Angelo Jimenez before the game last night at Five County Stadium. He was obnoxious and it was apparent that he was bothered by the request although he signed. I got a great pic of him last year in Cincinnati as he was crossing the plate after belting a home run and I wanted it signed was the only reason that I asked. It is amazing how some insignificant ballplayer in the big scheme of things could such a jerk.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

bumpity

[BurningSoul]

I got an autograph from former Reds' infielder D'Angelo Jimenez before the game last night at Five County Stadium. He was obnoxious and it was apparent that he was bothered by the request although he signed. I got a great pic of him last year in Cincinnati as he was crossing the plate after belting a home run and I wanted it signed was the only reason that I asked. It is amazing how some insignificant ballplayer in the big scheme of things could such a jerk.

probably still pissed he was sent down.

[Zubaslava]

Just came back from TRU at Crabtree. They got 3 cases of NBA Legends in. All 3 cases are on the floor. Cases had already been opened and gone though, so no variants. But had all the regs if anyone is looking for them.

Cary said they didnt't receive them yet, and Durham...who knows....

[NCStateWolfpack33]

got my package today pimpin....many thanks...i owe you big time

[pimpinmidget]

got my package today pimpin....many thanks...i owe you big time

Sweet man - glad it arrived - enjoy -

everyone else - be on the lookout :D

[NCStateWolfpack33]

i tried to rep all my fellow NC boarders, but it looks like i have to spread some around...i'll hit yall up in a few

[fenwayp]

Just came back from TRU at Crabtree. They got 3 cases of NBA Legends in. All 3 cases are on the floor. Cases had already been opened and gone though, so no variants. But had all the regs if anyone is looking for them.

Cary said they didnt't receive them yet, and Durham...who knows....

Thanks for the update ! No NBA Legends at Cary TRU yet (as of this afternoon)...

Has anyone seen any NHL Legends II at Walmart or TRU anywhere in NC ?

[bizquit1969]

congrats ed on the pirates victory tonight over the braves...the pirates are playing well, the took 3 of 4 from the marlins, and now the first against the braves...

on a separate note, i am setting up at the greensboro show for the heck of it...i have tons of cards that i am separating and putting into boxes by sport, etc, and i am going to bring my sportspicks...i have a bunch of those i am going to sell, of course, just so i can then spend that money on more TOYS!!!

[appst70bull]

Dang, that Greensboro show is when I'll be gone to Hickory and Asheville, oh well, I'll save my $ to the August show at the fairgrounds. Also, is there anyone that can get me a David Thompson auto on June 11? Please give me a holla if you can do that, I need to find something for him to sign though.

[joerrad]

when is the greensboro show?

[appst70bull]

The G-boro show is June 11-12. Bobby Richardson, former Yankee is the auto guest.

[appst70bull]

A quick bump to let you guys know, at the end of June, the high school I coach at will be having a football clinic. My head coach said that Kerry Collins will probably be there again this year, since he just lives up in Troy, NC. Also Marcus Allen is speaking at the luncheon I don't know if he will be at the camp. Last year Tony Gonzales was there, when I find out more info I'll let you guys know.

[joerrad]

cool how did yall get allen and gonzales. thats pretty impressive showing.

[appst70bull]

Well, Jimmy Raye (who the camp is named for) is the offensive coordinator for the Raiders, graduated from the school (E.E. Smith). The three years they have had it he's brought some big names-oh yeah and Ronald Curry is coming this year, just remembered that one.

[joerrad]

you getting any autos of them?

[appst70bull]

Yeah, I will see what I can get, the coaching staff atleast has to show their face their but I'll probably end up going for the day and seeing what I can get.

[icee82]

Fenway...I saw the NHL Legends II at the Winston-Salem TRU at Silas Creek Crossing. They did not have an Esposito though and I know since you are a Boston guy that you would be looking for that.

[blkngold01]

bump it up!!!!!!!!!

[appst70bull]

My dad and I just got back from watching the new Star Wars, has anyone else seen this? I think it's the best one out of the prequels.

[appst70bull]

I just went to ncrproshows.com and George Rogers (1980 Heisman winner from South Carolina) will be signing autos Fri night 6-8 for $15 any item. Also, David Thompson is Sat starting at 2pm for $15 any item.

[bizquit1969]

how about a "i got home and realized my a/c was not working and it probably is the compressor and will cost me some cash" bump!!!

[joerrad]

the humidity and heat today was insane

[blkngold01]

Damn, There is a NEW Star Wars movie out? First I have heard about this!! Guess they must not have promoted this one too much. :spawnskul




My dad and I just got back from watching the new Star Wars, has anyone else seen this? I think it's the best one out of the prequels.

[appst70bull]

Yeah, it's called Return of the Sith, what happens right before Star Wars: The New Hope. If you haven't seen the first two prequels or the originals you could be somewhat lost during this. I really didn't see many previews on tv. They were running the Burger King ads with Vader/Chewbacca and Pepsi with Yoda. I want to get and see Cinderella Man next, it has gotten good reviews.

[bizquit1969]

since i am sweating my #### off, let me geek out and say that the scene where vader becomes vader is awesome...it had a frankenstein feel to it, which may have been what lucas was going for...on another note, my braves are the worst hitting team in baseball...chipper went on the dl yesterday, and estrada just got plowed over by erstad at the plate, and i think he is gone too...the run may be over...and i am not a bandwagon guy, i pulled for those boys starting in 1980...this could be a long year even though every other team in the nl east is around .500

[bizquit1969]

i saw cinderella man this weekend, and it is simply amazing...it truly is a great movie...the star wars movie was simply entertaining, this movie is a legit movie...people clapped during the boxing scenes, which were worth the price of admission alone

also saw the longest yard, while we are on movies, and that was pretty funny, and simply a mindless piece of entertainment...worth going to see if you just want to veg out at the movies, and are not looking for a real deep movie

[vaderccg]

ttt

[joerrad]

vader are you in NC

[Zubaslava]

Hey guys. just thought I'd let everyone know about the Greensboro show this weekend. I think bizquit is setting up. I know I am (my bro is supposed to show up with his stuff as well). Been kinda slim pickings these days for figs, but I do have SOME new stuff (Legends, Coops, MLB 11).

If anyone has extra NHL Legends chase figs for trade or sale, be sure to bring them out. I'm looking for pretty much the entire set.

Look forward to seeing everyone there.

Also, Ed, do you still have those loose NHL figs? I remember you said something about them awhile ago. Drop me a line, I can probably use most of them.

[pimpinmidget]

vader are you in NC

he's moving here from ga

[joerrad]

anybody get swamped into the monsoon today?

[blkngold01]

Rob, I still have these NHL figs loose:

Jagr, Shanny, Lindros, Messier (Series 5), Messier (from 2-pk w/Brodeur) Make me an offer if you want them. Thanks, Ed :spawnskul rack22166@aol.com







Also, Ed, do you still have those loose NHL figs? I remember you said something about them awhile ago. Drop me a line, I can probably use most of them.

[Big Daddy Kel]

anybody get swamped into the monsoon today?

It's stormed and rained all afternoon here in Wilkes man.

BDK

[appst70bull]

It started to get dark and some lightning here about 7pm, it cut our first football practice short by about 30 minutes. It's been storming ever since.

[pimpinmidget]

what up all-

if you have not recieve your NBA Legends packages from me yet, no worries - they are on the way. My Post Office in the hospital had some "major problems" (I have no idea what that means - that is what the Post Office guy told me yesterday when I marched down there to find out where the hell my packages were). But the PO guy told me that they are "all caught up". So, if you have not recieved you packages by Saturday - please let me know and I will get your figures out via another post office.

So sorry for the inconvience - this has never happened through them before, but I am not going to send out of the hospital post office any more.

I know that some of you have recieved your packages - so to those of you with worries, have none - they are obviously out there.

Sorry I did not post this last night - but with the typhoon than came through my power was out at my house, and as of 5 am this morning so was the cable :mad:


sorry for the long read :D

[appst70bull]

Thanks for the update man, I'm still looking for mine. I can't wait to crack open Pistol and Bird. Thanks again

[bluedevils]

JIMMY RAYE YOUTH FOUNDATION YOUTH CLINIC

TUESDAY, JUNE 28. DAY STARTS WITH A FREE COACHES CLINIC AT 9 A.M. AT E.E SMITH HIGH SCHOOL. THE CLINIC IS OPEN TO ALL AREA HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE AND RECREATIONAL FOOTBALL COACHES. THE CHARITY LUCHEON WILL BEGIN AT NOON AT THE SEABROOK REC. CENTER. NFL HALL OF FAMER MARCUS ALLEN AND JOE THIESMAN ARE THE GUEST SPEAKERS. TICKETS FOR THE LUCHEON ARE $25 AND $50. FOLLOWING THE LUCHEON, THE PLAYERS WILL RETURN TO E.E. SMITH TO SERVE AS INSTRUCTORS AT A FREE YOUTH CLINIC AT 3 P.M. AGES 6-17 ARE INVITITED TO ATTEND. AMONG THE NFL STARS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR ARE FORMER DOUGLAS BYRD STAR JOE HORN, CURTIS MARTIN, STEPHEN DAVIS,TONY GONZALEZ,RONALD CURRY, KERRY COLLINS AND LAVERANUES COLES. HOPE TO MEET CLUB MEMEBERS THERE. THANKS ALOT.

[joerrad]

pimpin thanks for the update.

[Zubaslava]

bluedevils...rep for you!

Thanks for the info on the clinic. Can you tell us if there are opprtunities for autographs? Would love to snag a couple of those guys on mini-helmets!

Also, do you have to be a coach to attend, or can anyone go?

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

pimpin thanks for the update.

DITTO:D
BOOGIE

[Big Daddy Kel]

Anyone going to the Heroes convention in Charlotte on June 24-26? I will be there Saturday or Sunday :)

BDK

[pimpinmidget]

Anyone going to the Heroes convention in Charlotte on June 24-26? I will there Saturday or Sunday :)

BDK

I'm thinking about it. Have to see how work goes

[joerrad]

whats the heroes convention?

[pimpinmidget]

whats the heroes convention?

comic convention

http://www.heroesonline.com/con-update.htm

[appst70bull]

JIMMY RAYE YOUTH FOUNDATION YOUTH CLINIC

TUESDAY, JUNE 28. DAY STARTS WITH A FREE COACHES CLINIC AT 9 A.M. AT E.E SMITH HIGH SCHOOL. THE CLINIC IS OPEN TO ALL AREA HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE AND RECREATIONAL FOOTBALL COACHES. THE CHARITY LUCHEON WILL BEGIN AT NOON AT THE SEABROOK REC. CENTER. NFL HALL OF FAMER MARCUS ALLEN AND JOE THIESMAN ARE THE GUEST SPEAKERS. TICKETS FOR THE LUCHEON ARE $25 AND $50. FOLLOWING THE LUCHEON, THE PLAYERS WILL RETURN TO E.E. SMITH TO SERVE AS INSTRUCTORS AT A FREE YOUTH CLINIC AT 3 P.M. AGES 6-17 ARE INVITITED TO ATTEND. AMONG THE NFL STARS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR ARE FORMER DOUGLAS BYRD STAR JOE HORN, CURTIS MARTIN, STEPHEN DAVIS,TONY GONZALEZ,RONALD CURRY, KERRY COLLINS AND LAVERANUES COLES. HOPE TO MEET CLUB MEMEBERS THERE. THANKS ALOT.

That's the clinic that is at the high school I teach and coach football at. I didn't know any of the details yet. As far as autographs go, the only thing I heard about last year is Tony Gonzalez got swamped by kids and jumped in the limo and went speeding off. I don't know about any other of those guys. I will be there because we atleast have to show our faces since we are hosting it.

[fenwayp]

NBA Legends found at Clayton Super Walmart.

[joerrad]

fenway, did you find anything good

[fenwayp]

Just some leftovers were there, but I have in my travels over the past week snagged both a Hawks Pistol Pete and a Nets Dr. J :)

[joerrad]

ncstate, i took your advice and am reading the david thompson book "skywalker"

i didnt know this but he says that unc had something to do with ncsu getting probation in his sophmore year, the year they went undefeated but couldnt play in the ncaa's

the guy who was investigating them was a former roomate and good friend of bill guthridge when the were at ksu. so far its been pretty interesting.

also forgot this, but read that he and monty towe invented the alley-oop, but he couldnt dunk it back then, they changed the rule a year after he left. also when he was a sophmore, they then allowed freshman to play varsity, so he missed out of playing varsity for four years by one year

[pimpinmidget]

LMK if any of you guys get your packages today :D

[Zubaslava]

If any of you guys are in need, I've got some of the 3" Hines Ward single packed figs coming in today. I'll have them out at the show.

I doubt I'll sell out of them, so if you can't make it, no worries. I'll be at the HIckory and Raleigh shows in the next month with them.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

ncstate, i took your advice and am reading the david thompson book "skywalker"

i didnt know this but he says that unc had something to do with ncsu getting probation in his sophmore year, the year they went undefeated but couldnt play in the ncaa's

the guy who was investigating them was a former roomate and good friend of bill guthridge when the were at ksu. so far its been pretty interesting.

also forgot this, but read that he and monty towe invented the alley-oop, but he couldnt dunk it back then, they changed the rule a year after he left. also when he was a sophmore, they then allowed freshman to play varsity, so he missed out of playing varsity for four years by one year
yeah, its a fantastic book, i saw the Skywalker DVD yesterday at Target...i had to get it...

[appst70bull]

I've been wanting to read Skywalker as well, I'll wait till I find it cheap. I've seen that DVD also and it looks pretty good. Also, have you seen the DVD about the 83 team? It's on the State website, $5 for VHS and DVD for $10.

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

LMK if any of you guys get your packages today

came 2day
thx:)
boogie

[pimpinmidget]

came 2day
thx:)
boogie

Sweet - now only 2 more to go

and Kiapooh - still need your address so I can send you your :D

[Big Daddy Kel]

Sweet - now only 2 more to go

and Kiapooh - still need your address so I can send you your :D

I'm sure you know, Kiapooh hasn't been on the boards in a few weeks now. I sent him a pm but haven't heard anything back from him.

BDK

[pimpinmidget]

I'm sure you know, Kiapooh hasn't been on the boards in a few weeks now. I sent him a pm but haven't heard anything back from him.

BDK

yeah I sent him a PM too, and checked his post history and saw that. It sucks

[BurningSoul]

A kid that stays in my hometown and attended my local highschool was drafted by the Florida Marlins yesterday. Hope he makes it to the bigs. I wonder how he felt attending UNC as he and his family are huge Duke fans?

http://www.collegesports.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/060805adj.html

[NCStateWolfpack33]

A kid that stays in my hometown and attended my local highschool was drafted by the Florida Marlins yesterday. Hope he makes it to the bigs. I wonder how he felt attending UNC as he and his family are huge Duke fans?

http://www.collegesports.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/060805adj.html
Man, I pitched against him...i went to Tarboro High...thats crazy

[joerrad]

anybody gone to the ncproshows when they had the unc guys signing, did they had pictures available for you to get signed.

[BurningSoul]

Anyone seen the 12" Ruth's yet?

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

redsox 2 packs @ g'ville tru...i saw 2 of em..............bsoul/ncstate
boogie

[#1KCFAN]

JIMMY RAYE YOUTH FOUNDATION YOUTH CLINIC

TUESDAY, JUNE 28. DAY STARTS WITH A FREE COACHES CLINIC AT 9 A.M. AT E.E SMITH HIGH SCHOOL. THE CLINIC IS OPEN TO ALL AREA HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE AND RECREATIONAL FOOTBALL COACHES. THE CHARITY LUCHEON WILL BEGIN AT NOON AT THE SEABROOK REC. CENTER. NFL HALL OF FAMER MARCUS ALLEN AND JOE THIESMAN ARE THE GUEST SPEAKERS. TICKETS FOR THE LUCHEON ARE $25 AND $50. FOLLOWING THE LUCHEON, THE PLAYERS WILL RETURN TO E.E. SMITH TO SERVE AS INSTRUCTORS AT A FREE YOUTH CLINIC AT 3 P.M. AGES 6-17 ARE INVITITED TO ATTEND. AMONG THE NFL STARS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR ARE FORMER DOUGLAS BYRD STAR JOE HORN, CURTIS MARTIN, STEPHEN DAVIS,TONY GONZALEZ,RONALD CURRY, KERRY COLLINS AND LAVERANUES COLES. HOPE TO MEET CLUB MEMEBERS THERE. THANKS ALOT.


Being a KC fan, and living in NC I will take every chance I can get at an auto. But I have to work 12 hours that day, and won't be able to attend. If anyone is going, and could possibly get me a auto or two (Gonzalez, and Marcus Allen). I will send mini helmets to anyone who think they can get the job done, and a little something extra for their efforts :)

[bizquit1969]

hey guys, i just picked up a little something extra for the show tomorrow...i just flew back from nyc and an auction at sothby's...i was able to pick up the babe's contract that was being auctioned off...i was able to pay just under a million for it...i will put it right next to the sp's if anyone is interested...if it doesn't sell, i will sell it to a board member for what i paid...$996,000...just let me know...

[blkngold01]

Pictures came out today of NFL 11 which is scheduled to drop in September. Here they are: I have 5 Big Ben's on order since Feb. Can't wait to get them after seeing his fig. Later, Ed :spawnskul http://www.sportspicksfigures.com/

[blkngold01]

There you go again, Billy. Flaunting all that money you make in the teaching profession. Damn, I'm jealous!!!!!!!!!! Ed :D





hey guys, i just picked up a little something extra for the show tomorrow...i just flew back from nyc and an auction at sothby's...i was able to pick up the babe's contract that was being auctioned off...i was able to pay just under a million for it...i will put it right next to the sp's if anyone is interested...if it doesn't sell, i will sell it to a board member for what i paid...$996,000...just let me know...

[NCStateWolfpack33]

redsox 2 packs @ g'ville tru...i saw 2 of em..............bsoul/ncstate
boogie
not interested, thanks for the update i hate the Sox...how bout them Cubbies today....

[joerrad]

anybody ever gone to the card shows at triangle town center. if so how many tables did they have?

[fenwayp]

NBA Legends were at TRU in Cary Crossroads Plaza (2 reg Bird, 2 reg Erving, 2 reg Wilt, 1 reg Walton, 1 reg Maravich). This was as of ~3:15 PM Sat. Anybody found anything good in the Triangle area lately ?

[blkngold01]

BUMP

[kiapooh]

What's up guys? Glad to see i was missed by some of you. I was in the hosptial for a week after surgery and have been recovering over the last few days. Spent a few minutes catching up on the NC news have I missed anything important over the last couple of weeks?

pimpin, I will pm you my info

ZUBA, pm your addy and i will mail you the pictures I took of you and Barry Sanders, they turned out great.
I'm sure you know, Kiapooh hasn't been on the boards in a few weeks now. I sent him a pm but haven't heard anything back from him.

BDK

[pimpinmidget]

What's up guys? Glad to see i was missed by some of you. I was in the hosptial for a week after surgery and have been recovering over the last few days. Spent a few minutes catching up on the NC news have I missed anything important over the last couple of weeks?

pimpin, I will pm you my info

ZUBA, pm your addy and i will mail you the pictures I took of you and Barry Sanders, they turned out great.

glad to see you back - hope you are getting well after the surgery

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

WELCOME BACK kiapooh
boogie

[appst70bull]

Welcome back kiapooh. We just pulled in from the mountains of NC. Went to see the Hickory Crawdads on Fri night, not a very good game till the 7th inning. Last night we went down to Asheville to see the Tourists, they got beat 10-6. But, the coolest part of the night, was that Radio and Coach Jones were there to throw out the first pitch. I got Radio to autograph a baseball and than both to autograph my ticket. Pretty fun weekend. Anyone get David Thompsons auto this weekend?

[Big Daddy Kel]

Anybody seen the WWE Classic Superstars wave six in NC yet? TRU and KB seem to be getting them in. The set has,

Andre the Giant
Koko B Ware
Bobby Heenan
Earthquake
Hawk
Animal
One Man Gang
Shawn Michaels
Doink the Clown

BDK

[bizquit1969]

did the card show in greensboro this weekend. lots of people there were not...actually, it was pretty fun. bluedevils and zuba were there set up with the sp's...my table was right beside the place where bobby richardson was signing, so that was really cool. hall of famer was as nice as he could be to everyone that came to get his auto...he donated the money to charity which was awesome...i sold maybe 5 sp's, and a lot of cards...the sp's are not moving at all like they used to...if anyone is looking for anything in particular let me know. i may put all of them on the board to sell, and i will give them to you nc guys for what i paid for them. i have bought so much lately, i am ready for the semi-annual purge-of-product-get-some-money-to-blow-on-more-crap period...

[pimpinmidget]

New day bump :D

[bizquit1969]

bump

[Zubaslava]

Just seeing how everyone is.

Like biz said, the show in Greensboro was kind of disappointing. Seems like alot of SP collectors I used to see at every show have just stopped coming. Don't know is they've stopped collecting, or what. One of those things that makes you wonder...

For those of you in the area, here's an autograph opportunity... Austin Kearns (of the Reds), just got sent down, and will be in town playing the Durham Bulls this Thursday-Sunday. It's a great opportunity to score some nice autos. In the last week alone, I've scored: Ryan Howard, AJ Hinch, Howard Johnson, Ken Oberkfell, and pretty much the entire roster for the Norfolk Tides.

Of course, if you don't follow baseball, these people mean nothing to you. (oh yeah, Bucky Dent is the manager for the Columbus Clippers, and they're coming into town next month).

Anything else of interest out there everyone is seeing?

[appst70bull]

Anyone need the World Series 2 pack? I saw 2 at the TRU in Fayetteville. I don't know how much they cost, but I can swing by there tomm. if anyone needs it.

[vaderccg]

biz,
do u have any mlb 11 ,legends nba??

how long would it take from atlanta to pinhurst for the us open? i've got tickets for saturday & sunday
anyone interested in going???????

[Toyfan85]

hey binz if ur looking 2 sell any nfl lemme know im in lil ole rutherford county nc.. lol but tt for us nc guys

[Big Daddy Kel]

Anybody seen the WWE Classic Superstars wave six in NC yet? TRU and KB seem to be getting them in. The set has,

Andre the Giant
Koko B Ware
Bobby Heenan
Earthquake
Hawk
Animal
One Man Gang
Shawn Michaels
Doink the Clown

BDK

Anyone here seen them yet?

BDK

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Does anyone have any old school WWF or WCW videos from 1996 and back that you want to get rid of or sale? I'm mainly looking for Royal Rumbles or Halloween Havoc 1991 but i will take any of them off ur hands any help would be appreciated.

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

hey binz if ur looking 2 sell any nfl lemme know im in lil ole rutherford county nc.. lol but tt for us nc guys

I gotta panthers davis and culpepper series2 both MOMC............NEBODY??? NEED EM??/
BOOGIE

[appst70bull]

Anyone here seen them yet?

BDK

I have not seen them yet, but will keep an eye out for you. I atleast want a Doink the Clown and maybe Andre.

[fenwayp]

For anyone who cares...I saw 3" NASCAR Single Packs at Fuquay-Varina Walmart today. They had about 30 of them. They had multiples of Jeff Gordon (7), Richard Petty (4), Jimmie Johnson (5), Dale Jarrett (4), Tony Stewart (5), Bobby Labonte(2) and Rusty Wallace (2). They are $4.88 each (seems high to me). I don't care about these at all, but thought someone might...

[fenwayp]

Anyone here seen them yet?

BDK

I will lookout for them...can you post a picture so I can see what the packaging looks like ? Do you want me to pick any up for you if I see them ? LMK.

[fenwayp]

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/20055889/Images/CS6Set.JPGI will lookout for them...can you post a picture so I can see what the packaging looks like ? Do you want me to pick any up for you if I see them ? LMK.

Are these them ? Got this snap off eBay...according to the seller, the case breakdown is :

2x Doink the Clown
1x Bobby the Brain Heenan
2x Shawn Michaels
1x Hawk
1x Animal
1x Andre the Giant
1x Koko B. Ware
1x One Man Gang
2x Earthquake

I'm not into these at all...are there any special versions (like variants ?). I will pick any up that I see if you tell me what you want at cost + shipping...

[appst70bull]

Yeah fenway those are it. There are no variants that I know of. I'm looking for the Doink and Andre and maybe Hawk and Animal.

[fenwayp]

I repped as many up as I could :)

Appst70bull...you want me to grab some for you if I find any ??

[appst70bull]

Yeah man, I'll take Andre and Doink if you find them. Thanks

[fenwayp]

Yeah man, I'll take Andre and Doink if you find them. Thanks

I'll check around :)

[Toyfan85]

im interested in the panthers davis if u would pm me a price i got the culpepper... my wal mart has this stuff in as of now

brooks/gannon 2 packs for 13.00
12" jeff gordon for 12.00
mlb 11 regs
some cooperstown 1 regs like seaver/ gibson
coops 2 regs fish and ripken

if anyone wants anything lmk

[Toyfan85]

ttt

[appst70bull]

pimpinmidget I got my box today. Thanks man, lmk if you need anything.

[pimpinmidget]

pimpinmidget I got my box today. Thanks man, lmk if you need anything.

Sweet - sorry it took sooooooo long

enjoy :D

[NCStateWolfpack33]

OMG how bad does that LT look in package i gotta have one reg and one chase!!!

[Big Daddy Kel]

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/20055889/Images/CS6Set.JPG

Are these them ? Got this snap off eBay...according to the seller, the case breakdown is :

2x Doink the Clown
1x Bobby the Brain Heenan
2x Shawn Michaels
1x Hawk
1x Animal
1x Andre the Giant
1x Koko B. Ware
1x One Man Gang
2x Earthquake

I'm not into these at all...are there any special versions (like variants ?). I will pick any up that I see if you tell me what you want at cost + shipping...

That's what I'm looking for :) I'm going to see if I can find them in Winston or Hickory this weekend.

BDK

[pimpinmidget]

OMG how bad does that LT look in package i gotta have one reg and one chase!!!

I'm ordering a few cases - if I get dups I'll hook ya up :D

[NCStateWolfpack33]

ur the man pimpin

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

ur the man pimpin

DITTO:D

[pimpinmidget]

thanks for the kind words guys - I'm just glad that I can help you guys out

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Well, I'm off to New York to watch my Cubbies play the Yankees talk to you guys Sunday or Monday

[bizquit1969]

have fun ncstate, what a great friggin trip...

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

have a safe trip ncstate
boogie

[Toyfan85]

will someone plz post the link of the Tomlinson Packaging? So i Could see it plz thanx guys

[Toyfan85]

Also who is in the redsox 2 pack? i didnt know they made 1 of those...

[appst70bull]

The WS two pack is Schilling and Pujols.

[Toyfan85]

ttt

[Toyfan85]

ttt

[icee82]

FenwayP have you seen any of the WS two packs yet???

[icee82]

By the way...if anyone is going to see the Bats and the Bulls in Durham this weekend, Austin Kearns is a really nice guy. I got his autograph several years ago as I am a Reds fan and he is super nice. There are a couple of other guys on that team that will be in Cincy soon...Josh Han**** and Rey Olmedo. Joe Valentine a relief pitcher spent some time in Cincy earlier this year. In fact, the way the Reds pitching staff has been going, they could send the Bats entire pitching staff to Cincy...it certainly could do no worse than the current staff.

[fenwayp]

FenwayP have you seen any of the WS two packs yet???

I have not yet seen any...I am unlikely to get one, although I would like to see the bloody sock on that Schilling :) I already have an opened Schilling in my display case...

[BurningSoul]

anyone seen the military figures yet? I'm looking foward for them. Saw a 12" Bonds in TRU in G'Ville today and 1 world series 2 pack.

[pimpinmidget]

anyone seen the military figures yet? I'm looking foward for them. Saw a 12" Bonds in TRU in G'Ville today and 1 world series 2 pack.

i can't wait to get my hands on the military figs :D

[#1KCFAN]

been away for a short bit. Nothing new in Goldsboro. We still haven't gotten the NBA Legends.

If anyone is pre-ordering NFL 11. Please keep me in mind for Willie Roaf. I am looking for multiple figs. 2 MOMC's and one to rip open :)

[pimpinmidget]

been away for a short bit. Nothing new in Goldsboro. We still haven't gotten the NBA Legends.

If anyone is pre-ordering NFL 11. Please keep me in mind for Willie Roaf. I am looking for multiple figs. 2 MOMC's and one to rip open :)

I am ordering a few cases...dups of Roaf will come your way :D

[Big Daddy Kel]

Still looking for the WWE CS figures. Anyone spotted them in NC yet?

I will be looking to get all of the NFL Legned variants/chases. Man I can't wait for that set to hit.

BDK

[#1KCFAN]

I am ordering a few cases...dups of Roaf will come your way :D


thanks pimpin.. I've heard nothing but good things about you anyway.

NBA Legends arrived in G'boro yesterday. nothing good on the shelf. 4 Larry Birds, 2 or 3 Wilt's.. and some others. can't remember now. No Variants...

[joerrad]

i saw some wwe legends (im not sure of what they are called) figs the other day for like $5 apeice

[bizquit1969]

bump

[Big Daddy Kel]

I will be at the Heroes con on Sunday in Charlotte. Is anyone else going this weekend?

BDK

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

been away for a short bit. Nothing new in Goldsboro. We still haven't gotten the NBA Legends.

If anyone is pre-ordering NFL 11. Please keep me in mind for Willie Roaf. I am looking for multiple figs. 2 MOMC's and one to rip open :)


all i want is one roaf, any extras, i'll get em' 4 ya
boogie

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

diggin this nfl legends line, i'll only b looking 4 all the regs except for the unitas
boogie

[appst70bull]

Still looking for the WWE CS figures. Anyone spotted them in NC yet?

I will be looking to get all of the NFL Legned variants/chases. Man I can't wait for that set to hit.

BDK

I saw the WWE CS figures at the TRU in Fayetteville. They had all but HBK, Hawk and Animal. What ya need? and I'll go back tomm and see what they still have, I believe they were $12.

[appst70bull]

As far as NFL 11 goes, hopefully I will find a Roaf or two, to add to the Ogden. I also want a Joe Horn, since he spent some time at Douglas Byrd here in Fayetteville.

[Zubaslava]

Anyone planning on going to the Jimmy Raye football seminar next Tuesday? Bluedevils made mention of it a few pages back, but I have not heard anything on it since then.

[appst70bull]

I'll be there because that is the high school I teach/coach football at. I heard my head coach say something about it's already sold out. I take it he is talking about the luncheon with Theismann and Marcus Allen. I'll probably be there most of the day, since the coaching staff is required to atleast show up.

[kingofnewyork2003]

Hey guys, I thought I would share some pics of my collection with you. Heres a link if you care to take a look.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cjlisiecki/album?.dir=/5c39&.src=ph

LMK what you think.

[BurningSoul]

Hey guys, I thought I would share some pics of my collection with you. Heres a link if you care to take a look.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cjlisiecki/album?.dir=/5c39&.src=ph

LMK what you think.

Thats a nice set up man! Did you buy those shelves or make them yourself? Once I get a new digital cam, I will share my collection as well. I know it's late but I'm a little tipsy right now. Had a blast in g-vegas tonight. Boogie, do you still have that Mariners RJ? LMK!

[Big Daddy Kel]

I saw the WWE CS figures at the TRU in Fayetteville. They had all but HBK, Hawk and Animal. What ya need? and I'll go back tomm and see what they still have, I believe they were $12. If I can't find them I might take you up on that offer man :) I've not been out town lately to hunt for them.

BDK

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

Thats a nice set up man! Did you buy those shelves or make them yourself? Once I get a new digital cam, I will share my collection as well. I know it's late but I'm a little tipsy right now. Had a blast in g-vegas tonight. Boogie, do you still have that Mariners RJ? LMK!

ygpm
boogie:)

[bizquit1969]

went to the mudcats game tonight with the miss braves, and sat in 101 row a with my nieces/nephew and dad. sat right in front of braves on deck circle, and got some nice pix of jeff francoeur and onil joseph, two top braves prospects. that was the first time i have been to the mudcats stadium, and what a great place to watch a minor league game...

[appst70bull]

Yeah, they do have a nice stadium there, my dad and I try to hit a few games a year there. This Sunday I will be going down to Kinston to see the Kinston Indians play.

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

ttt

[BurningSoul]

what is Shavlik Randolph thinking, he's not interested in returning to Duke now after he probably will not get drafted.

Randolph chooses uncertain draft prospects over Duke

06/22/2005

By AARON BEARD / Associated Press


Just about everyone expected Shavlik Randolph to end up in the NBA when he arrived at Duke. Few figured he would try to get there like this.

In a decision that likely ends a disappointing college career marked by injuries and unfulfilled expectations, Randolph has chosen to stay in the NBA draft instead of returning for his senior season with the Blue Devils.

In an interview late Tuesday, the 6-foot-10 forward — the owner of a six-point career scoring average — said he met with assistant coach Steve Wojciechowski to inform him of his decision that afternoon. Tuesday was the deadline for underclassmen to remove their name from the draft and return to school provided they had not hired an agent.

Randolph said he has not hired an agent and that he was prepared for anything, whether that meant hearing his name called in the June 28th draft or trying to catch on with a team as an undrafted free agent.

"Obviously there's an element of uncertainty and doubt," Randolph said. "But there's an old saying that the reward is in the journey, and I'm a firm believer in that. I definitely know I've got one heck of a journey in front of me."

Randolph said he had worked out for five teams — Charlotte, New Jersey, Boston, Washington and Orlando — and said he decided to stay in the draft after performing better than he expected. He also didn't sound interested in a rule that could allow him to return to school if he is undrafted, does not hire an agent or receive any money.

"I'm not one to discount anything, but right now (going back to Duke) is not what my plan is," he said. "My plan is to play in the NBA."

Randolph said he will look into hiring an agent and hopes to work out for more teams before the draft. He also said he plans to earn his religion degree, saying he is six credits short of completing his coursework.

"His mother and I made him look us in the eye and promise he would get his degree," said Kenny Randolph, Shavlik's father. "As long as he had his degree, if (the NBA) was his decision, we backed it 100 percent. He went to college to get a degree."

Coach Mike Krzyzewski was unavailable for comment, athletics spokesman Jon Jackson said.

Randolph, a McDonald's All-American, was the jewel of a recruiting class that featured J.J. Re**** and Shelden Williams in 2002. But while both Re**** and Williams flourished — both earned All-America honors from The Associated Press last season — Randolph has averaged just 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocked shots in 92 games in his injury-plagued career.

His decision to enter the draft raised plenty of eyebrows. He wasn't invited to the NBA pre-draft camp in Chicago earlier this month, a good indicator of whether a player is even a blip on the radar for league prospects.

Chris Monter, who publishes an NBA draft newsletter five times a year and edits a Web site devoted to college basketball, said he didn't expect a team to draft Randolph.

"I would be waiting for the phone to ring after the draft and hoping someone would want to bring him in the summer league," Monter said.

Randolph had painted the decision to enter the draft as a way to evaluate his skills and get input from NBA teams. But his surprise declaration also fueled speculation that he was unhappy with his role at Duke, which returns six of its top eight players from last season's 27-6 Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championship squad.

The Blue Devils also add one of the nation's top recruiting classes, which includes 6-10 forward Josh McRoberts.

But Randolph said Tuesday night that rumors of him being unhappy at Duke are "just absolutely untrue."

Still, it's hard not to notice that Randolph — the grandson of former North Carolina State great Ronnie Shavlik — has never seemed to find his place in the Blue Devils' offense. He has rarely displayed the all-around game that he showed at nearby Broughton High School in Raleigh. Instead he bulked up from 215 pounds as a freshman to 240 as a junior to play mostly on the interior.

Injuries have hindered his development, beginning with left hip surgery after his freshman season. He played in all 37 games in 2003-04, averaging a modest 7 points while starting just 10 games for a Final Four team. Last season, Randolph missed four games with mononucleosis.

[appst70bull]

I think Shav would be better suited for NBDL or CBA for a few years.

[bizquit1969]

shav has nothing to lose...he would get no run at duke next year...he will be better off going to europe if he can get a contract over there...about 15 years ago, most of those leagues were loving big men from the states heading over there and playing, and it was a good way to make some money...i do not really know about how it is now...with as many europeans as there are in the nba, it seems like basketball is monster in alot of euro countries...

[joerrad]

i think they make pretty decent money over their in europe, it seems as if his game would fit in nicely over there

[appst70bull]

Yeah, I think he would do well in Europe as well. I heard something about the foreign players on ESPN 1230 last night. They were saying that the foreign guys are better drilled in the fundamentals of the game from when they start playing till they get drafted and that the game is kind of switching back to fundamentals. Now, I don't know how true that statement is because I don't watch a lot of NBA outside the Bobcats, Bulls and the Finals.

[bizquit1969]

hey guys, i am going to list some sp's on ebay, but i wanted to give you guys a chance to get these things. i am going to switch some of this money into cards. i will give you a price if you want one or more of them. if you are in raleigh, i can meet you to save shipping. :) i will sell them to you guys for what i paid for them. holt retro, vick red, faulk colts, moss 12, harrison series 2 reg, vick ser4x2, bennett, faulk ser2, culpepper ser2, ward, sapp raiders, moss chase ser10, plummer chase, ogden, manning ser4, owens ser.4, mcnabb, astros ryan 12, mays/bonds, gagne ser5, bernie chase, lebron nat.exclus, anthony cc, pujols 1 chase, lebron/mcgrady 2pack. i have a few more, i just need to get them out to look at them. i am finally getting air today after 3 weeks of it being down, so i will pull them out and give you a good idea of condition of each one. they are all in great shape with no dents, dings, etc, just shelf wear. let me know if you are interested.

[SCRUFF]

Are these openers? I might be interested in the McNabb, Harrison, Holt, Ward and Ogden. Im in Cary too. Can you quote me a price for each and all. I wont be back online till Monday tho.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

I need that LeBron exclusive bizquit

[bizquit1969]

scruff, they are not openers. they all have some minor shelf wear, but i definitely do not consider these openers at all...i will pm you with a total for the 4 that you want on monday...wolfpack, i paid 20 with shipping for the lebron, so if you want it, it is yours for 20. i am going to put all of these on ebay if there are not takers here starting out at like 4 or 5 bucks each, and then let the free market reign. i have been checking prices on these pieces and i hope to get what i put into them, so i can have a little extra money for some auto cards i have been looking at...

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

BIZ YGPM
BOOGIE

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

WHAT IS SHAVLICK THINKING...............who's gonna draft em, he's not getting run at duke..........he could at least be starting this year until mcroberts took his starting gig..........would have formidable?sp? front court with em though....................he struggle in college, why7 does he think he's ready for the pros????????????????????????????
boogie

[bizquit1969]

i originally thought he had nothing to lose, but you know boogie, when i think more about it, he would have the best shot of at least winning a national championship, which i would imagine would be a goal of most college players. he must either really dislike duke, which he denies, or he has some idea of being drafted, or going overseas. by the way, boogie you got a pm

[spawnfan71]

Hey, Wow didn't know there was so many collectors so close, if any of you guys are interested, I own a collectible shop in SC and I'm about an hour away from Charlotte and I carry a good bit of Mcfarlane figures, if any one is interested in wanting to know where the shop is send me an email at atsansing@yahoo.com and I'll try to get you some simple directions. Take it easy fellow collectors and good luck on your collections.

[Yankeevin]

Anyone thats close to raleigh, I have some figs If wanting to do pick up,
Nfl series 4
Mcnabb, Owens, Favre
Other, Harrison,Faulk,Blc Bonds, Series 2 variant Bonds,

[appst70bull]

I wanted to share my pull from today. I went to Wal-Mart in Wake Forest after work for some dri-fit shirts for football practice and I picked up some old football packs for $1.49. In my pack of 2002 Donruss, I pulled the Elite Series Ray Lewis auto numbered 21/50. This is probably my best pull ever.

[bizquit1969]

dang, ryan, from walmart...that is sweet!!!!!! i have heard of a couple of stories of people pulling some good cards from packs at walmart. i may run there later. by the way, you got a pm

[appst70bull]

Yeah, I pulled a Keenan McCardell jersey card (1:72) from a $1.49 Standing O pack last week, but not as good as the Ray Lewis auto. I hit you back with a pm man.

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

back at u biz
boogie

[NCStateWolfpack33]

i will def take that LeBron for 20

[fenwayp]

In case anyone is interested, I saw TWO 12" barry Bonds figures at Cary, NC TRU (Crossroads Plaza) tonight, just prior to closing. There was also 1 Schilling-Pujols World Series 2-Pack. I was not interested in either, so I left them. Hope this helps somebody out...

[bizquit1969]

wolfpack, the lebron is yours. let me know where you want to meet or if you want me to mail it to you. i live in cary, and can meet you anywhere in the raleigh area. pm me or just let me know...

[Big Daddy Kel]

Anyone go to the Heroes show in Charlotte this weekend? I will be there tomorrow.

BDK

[appst70bull]

My dad and I are heading to Kinston tomm afternoon to see the Kinston Indians, than I'll be down to three NC stadiums to hit. On Tuesday I will be working the Jimmy Raye Camp all day (since it's at the hs I teach/coach football at). On Friday we will be leaving for Indiana, I finally get to go to the Louisville Slugger Museum and a Louisville Bats game. Than, I have to head up to the NC Coaches Clinic in Greensboro and might take a bit more time off and go up to Boone, NC and try to hit some TN& VA parks, since there is like 6 within 2 hours of Boone. Than I"m hitting Fayetteville July 28, Burlington-July 29 than leaving for Kannapolis July 30 for a game than to Charlotte July 31 for a game and I will have seen every active minor leage park in NC.Than it will be about time for our JVs first football game, August 18 and school starts Aug. 25. Looks like a busy, but fun filled summer of sports, sports and more sports.

[blkngold01]

Aaahh, What it would be like to be young again with no wife or kids!! I remember those days fondly!! Ha Ha Have a great time Ryan. Take Care, ED :)







My dad and I are heading to Kinston tomm afternoon to see the Kinston Indians, than I'll be down to three NC stadiums to hit. On Tuesday I will be working the Jimmy Raye Camp all day (since it's at the hs I teach/coach football at). On Friday we will be leaving for Indiana, I finally get to go to the Louisville Slugger Museum and a Louisville Bats game. Than, I have to head up to the NC Coaches Clinic in Greensboro and might take a bit more time off and go up to Boone, NC and try to hit some TN& VA parks, since there is like 6 within 2 hours of Boone. Than I"m hitting Fayetteville July 28, Burlington-July 29 than leaving for Kannapolis July 30 for a game than to Charlotte July 31 for a game and I will have seen every active minor leage park in NC.Than it will be about time for our JVs first football game, August 18 and school starts Aug. 25. Looks like a busy, but fun filled summer of sports, sports and more sports.

[bizquit1969]

met appst70bull today...thanks for buying the figs, ryan...good to meet yet another board member in person...hope the minor league and indiana trips go well

i finally have air in my house again (at a minor cost of 4 grand for a new a/c and furnace), so i have all of my figs sitting out...let me know if anyone wants any...i am going to list them on ebay probably tues or wed...pm'd a couple of board members...most of my figs are from ebay, but i got them at what i consider good prices...of course, except for the bird chases, which was an impulsive ridiculous buy on my part

[appst70bull]

Yes sir, thanks for selling them to me. The trip to Kinston went pretty a good a decent looking ball park but not a very exciting game to watch, 6 hits, 1 error and 1 run between the two teams with Kinston winning.

[Big Daddy Kel]

I went to the Heroes show yesterday in Charlotte. I really didn't buy anything but had a fun time looking around at everything.

Richard Kiel, the actor who played Jaws in the James Bond movies was there signing autographs. He's so huge, it's unbelievible :eek:

BDK

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

biz, pm sent
boogie

bsoul, pm sent
boogie

[appst70bull]

Anyone make it to the Jimmy Raye? I was there at about 11 and got to go with my head coach to the luncheon and to hear Marcus Allen speak, Joe Theismann was the mc, he was very good. Left there and went back to the school for parking lot duty, saw all the players coming in in their limos, Escalades and best of all the F-650 driven my Ted Washington. Unfourtanely, only Lamont Jordan, Ted Washington, Ronald Curry, Joe Horn and a few others showed up, no Gonzales, Davis, Collins, Martin or Coles. Also, right when the kids were about to go onto the field to began it started pouring down rain, so we had to relocate to the gym. I didn't get any autos, but it was still a pretty good day.

[fenwayp]

Wilmington Super WalMart (Market Street) had 11 NBA Legends figures yesterday.

4 reg Dr. J
3 reg Bird
2 reg Chamberlain
1 reg Maravich
1 reg Walton

In case anyone in that area is interested :)

[bizquit1969]

i am actually interested in watching the nba draft again this year...i wonder if it is because of all the heels in the draft? i would love to see the bobcats make a couple of great picks...

[joerrad]

if the bobcats cant get paul, i would be more than happy with felton

[bizquit1969]

GO HEELS/BOBCATS...WHAT A DRAFT! NOW, IF THE BOYS CAN JUST PERFORM UP TO THEIR DRAFT NUMBERS...

[Big Daddy Kel]

Wow, 3 of the top 5 NBA draft picks are from the ACC,

2. Marvin Williams - Hawks
4. Chris Paul - Hornets
5. Raymond Felton - Bobcats

The Bobcats also got Sean May from UNC at the 13th pick :D Rashad McCants went 14th to the Timberwolfs as well.

BDK

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Jules of Harlem at 20 to the Nuggets!!!

[blkngold01]

J Hodge NBA bound!!!!! :)

[joerrad]

harlem on the rise

[pimpinmidget]

Bobcats had a great draft

http://www.nba.com/media/bobcats/felton_may_together_050628.jpg

[bizquit1969]

nice pic, pimpin...i just stole it for my background on my computer!! go cats!!

[joerrad]

im not really sold on the may pick. i think he will be like a scoring pj brown possibly and put up 10 and 10. im just not sold on the bobcats taking a pf, when we dont even have a solid sf or sg for the starting rotation. rush, bogans, carrol and wallace all seem to be 6th man material.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

hopefully Hodge can play big mins in Den and hopefully Paul will be a complete bust...sorry i hate the guy...and i think May will do well, just give him a couple of years to get used to the physical play of the NBA

[fenwayp]

Hate him if you will, but Paul will be a star in the NBA.
Hodge will be lucky to be a good role player.

[Toyfan85]

hey guys i know its maybe a lil early to bring this up but does anyone wanna go on a rd trip to the superbowl experience... so far me and 2 of my local friends are going.. i wanna go just for the superbowl exclusives but if anyone else wants more info pm and let me know

toyfan85

[bizquit1969]

the truth is, there is not really any way of knowing which of these guys will amount to anything. the guys that are willing to work the hardest and stay at it the longest, the ones willing to put in the work to continue to get better are going to last. think of all the "can't misses" that amounted to nothing, and vice versa. to me, the attitude is the biggest asset a young player can have. if a kid wants to get better, he will get better. jordan continued to work, and his drive was unmatched. all the great ones are that way. vince carter has made a living in the nba, but what a waste of potential. if he had worked at all, he would have been alot greater. jamison works his tail off, and it shows in his game. vince had a great year in new jersey b/c he wanted to. for every wade hinrich and gordan, there are a thousand kwame browns...i hope all the acc boys kick booty...even the jewel of raleigh/brooklyn...but i would love to see felton and may succeed for the home-state cats!

[kiapooh]

Sweet!! Very excited the Bobcats were able to land 2 Heels!!

Bobcats had a great draft





http://www.nba.com/media/bobcats/felton_may_together_050628.jpg

[Toyfan85]

is there any boardies interested in going to either of these panther games

patriots @carolina sept 18th
cowboys @ carolina dec 24th

if so lmk asap

[pimpinmidget]

is there any boardies interested in going to either of these panther games

patriots @carolina sept 18th
cowboys @ carolina dec 24th

if so lmk asap

do you have extra tickets?

[Toyfan85]

hey pimpin tickets will go on sale july 31st... imma try to snag 4 of each then... me and a friend will be going for sure... just hope that i can get rid of the extras if im able to get them

[pimpinmidget]

hey pimpin tickets will go on sale july 31st... imma try to snag 4 of each then... me and a friend will be going for sure... just hope that i can get rid of the extras if im able to get them

that is cool - i might be intrested in the Pats tickets - I'll check with my friend from Boston and see if he want to go

[Toyfan85]

alrighty kewl.. cant promise anything yet but ill know how many extra i got the day they go on sale =) hopefully this time the cats beat the pats =)

[pimpinmidget]

Went to TRU in W-S looking for the new Unleashed....

if anyone is looking for:

12" Bonds
World series 2 pack

they got em

[fenwayp]

Still no 12" Ruth or Ripken sightings in NC ??

[ncmkiv]

I was wondering if anyone here would like to join my espn fantsay football league. Its free to play this year so I would like to have a league with gentlemen such as yourselfs to protect the integrity of the league because you know now thats its free a lot of people will join dozens of leagues and only pay attention to the few that their winning. Its a 10 team head to head league with a live draft on july 19th at 9:30 PM if you interested let me know. If this draft date does not work we could change it.

Also has anyone seen the new Prior figure around I havent been able to find one yet.

[pimpinmidget]

Did they have the new Unleashed?

nope :(

[Zubaslava]

Hey guys, is anyone planning on going to the Toy Show at the Fairgrounds this weekend?

I'm setting up, and will have some SP's, as usual. Will also have some other assorted items (even have some cards, even though it's a toy show).

My bro is coming up for the show too, so we know for a fact there will be at least TWO people with SP's out there.

Also, I'm bringing out a bunch of Starting Lineups this weekend that have been just sitting around. If anyone is interested in buying them as a bulk lot, be sure to stop by. I think I still have around 150 pieces left, and would be willing to let them go VERY CHEAP.

See everyone out there, and enjoy the 4th!

[fenwayp]

Also has anyone seen the new Prior figure around I havent been able to find one yet.

Check TRU in Cary, NC (Crossroads Plaza). They had several.

[joerrad]

are local walmarts still getting the legends figs. like if a walmart or even gamestop already got them, could they get another shipment a month or two later.

[bizquit1969]

sat am bump...boogie, got your mail, the fig is on the way...thanx

[fenwayp]

are local walmarts still getting the legends figs. like if a walmart or even gamestop already got them, could they get another shipment a month or two later.

I think some Walmarts likely have cases of legends that have yet to be put out. I have seen that happen plenty of times.

[SparkyzSportz]

I was wondering if anyone here would like to join my espn fantsay football league. Its free to play this year so I would like to have a league with gentlemen such as yourselfs to protect the integrity of the league because you know now thats its free a lot of people will join dozens of leagues and only pay attention to the few that their winning. Its a 10 team head to head league with a live draft on july 19th at 9:30 PM if you interested let me know. If this draft date does not work we could change it.

Have never done a football fantasy before, baseball and hockey is all I have done in the past. If you have room, I would be willing to jump in to this one. Also, TRU at Crabtree had 3 or 4 of the Prior's this past week.
Sparky

[Toyfan85]

Hey guyz i seen a few of you posting that u needed the Hawk & Animal from the new classic superstars series.. i grabbed 1 of each this morning when i got off work... im posting on here b4 i post it any where else to help some locals out =) would like to trade it for a falcons deion but thats unlikely if u wanna buy them it will be C+S trade wise just looking for nfl figs if anyone is interested lmk thanks

toyfan85

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

sat am bump...boogie, got your mail, the fig is on the way...thanx

THX
boogie

panthers davis/culpepper series 2 for SALE!!!!!
BOOGIE

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

hey BSOUL, i trashed your celly #......lets get up
boogie

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

oh yeah, interested in a grey gagne mlb 12 if any1 finds one
thx
boogie

[bizquit1969]

bump for sunday

[joerrad]

whats everyones opinion on the world series ortiz patch, could it be the superchase.

[fenwayp]

I bet they all have it...

[blkngold01]

Hope everyone is having a great 4th of July weekend!! Did anyone check out the show at the fairgrounds this weekend? I have been working in the yard Fri-Sun and I am scorched like a tomato. I didn't have a chance to get out there. Ed :)

[joerrad]

yeah i saw some guy on their post that the one he already bought had it on their as well as the others the guy was sellin.

[bizquit1969]

guys, diehard braves fan here...if anyone finds a glavine braves, i will gladly trade a fig or buy it from you...i have plenty to trade, and i will trade whatever you want, fella's...well, almost anything...not my blue finley...just kidding, i don't have one of those (isn't that the super chase or something)...

[Zubaslava]

Did anyone order the NHL Warehouse Find?

Let me tell everyone about my boxes...

I picked up my package yesterday, and hit the mother load!

From my two NHL 8 cases I scored a Retro Linden and a Blue Belfour.

Then I open my Repaint box, and pulled both a BRUINS BOURQUE and WHITE YZERMAN!

Kind of blew me away that I scored both.

I'm thinking I'll be ordering more of the warehouse finds next time they show up!

[icee82]

ncmkiv, I scored both of the Prior figures on e bay for just $5.00 for BOTH! I put in my bid on late Saturday night just as the auction was closing. I received both of them and they were in excellent condition. Needless to say, I was excited although I am not a Cubs' fan.

[bizquit1969]

zuba, did you get those yzerman and bourque figs from the warehouse find that you ordered from spawn. if you did, that is incredible. i would sell those badboys and have a great night at the dollhouse... just kidding...that is unreal...congrats

[fenwayp]

Anyone interested in an opener Larry Bird White variant ? The ball is loose in the package, and bubble has minor damage. Otherwise I will return it somewhere. Cost is $11 (my cost).

[fenwayp]

NC Rep given out to all that I could ! Happy 4th of July !

[joerrad]

this is off topic, but i got to get a new roof on my house soon, any of you guys have any suggestions. their is a local guy i was thinkin about, but also thinking about Allgood, but have only seen their commercials.


anybody got a dr.j chase for sale.

[airfan]

I'll take that Bird from you if we can meet some where, just let me know where. Has anyone found MLB 12 anywhere here in the triangle.

[fenwayp]

I'll take that Bird from you if we can meet some where, just let me know where. Has anyone found MLB 12 anywhere here in the triangle.

No MLB12 anywhere that I've seen yet...PM sent re: Bird...

[Big Daddy Kel]

Kevin Harvick will be signing on 7/20 at the Nascar Speedpark in Concord.

I might try to go and have him sign a SP for me.

BDK

[pimpinmidget]

Kevin Harvick will be signing on 7/20 at the Nascar Speedpark in Concord.

I might try to go and have him sign a SP for me.

BDK

You know what time?

[Zubaslava]

Yeah, I got both from the Warehouse Find last week. The funny thing is, both NHL 1 repaints were in 1 box, so I had to chuckle and think that someone physically put BOTH in one box. If they knew the values of these (which they probably did), I can picture them saying... "Man, is this guy going to be happy!"

Not sure what I'm going to do with them yet. I'll probably keep them for now (since those were 2 of the 3 NHL repaints I never got when I was trying to get them all). Wish I still had my Amonte's right about now. Trade one for a Kariya, and then have all Four Horseman!

zuba, did you get those yzerman and bourque figs from the warehouse find that you ordered from spawn. if you did, that is incredible. i would sell those badboys and have a great night at the dollhouse... just kidding...that is unreal...congrats

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

BUMP

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

BSOUL???
BOOGIE

[vaderccg]

hey fellas,
i'm heading that way between september & november.i was looking to live around kernersville,clemmons or just outside w-s. any input on the areas,things to do,poker games,baseball leagues ( for my two boys),sports attractions,cool hang-outs? any & all in put would be VERY GREATFUL!!!!!!! dropping some rep for all on this page.
thanks
larry

[joerrad]

winston salem warthogs - High A White Sox affiliate
greensboro grasshoppers - Low A Florida Marlins affiliate

down the road from w-s

hickory crawdads
charlotte knights (in fort mill, sc) - AAA white sox
kannapolis indimidators - Low A white sox

- of course you've got Wake Forest
- the LJVM colisieum brings in things from time to time

if your a fan of the Andy Griffith Show, i would suggest checking out Mount Pilot. someone from the W-S area might be able to tell you more about that. ive always wanted to go up their

i guess your about 1:15-2 hours from raleigh and the State Fair, NCSU, UNC, and Duke. i would suggest checking out some college football maybe at Wake or NCSU, UNC