Official Houston, TX Thread

If you spot them here in Houston, post here. Please post which TRU, Target, EB, Gamestop, K-Mart, et al you found them at, what you found, and what you left for others behind you. Thanks and good hunting!

[ 03-09-2003, 05:30 PM: Message edited by: gravy028 ]

Hey Gravy, what part of town do you live in? I live in Stafford and have yet to see anything on the sw side from the TRU on Westheimer all the way up to the one in Sugarland on 59 @ Swee****er.

Any luck where you're at?

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Good Traders: PJFAN, ALMVP1958, EMAN, MIKEDANGEROUS, ROCK997, FLY4AWHTGYE, JILLBEAR_2000, INVERNO76, ALEX99, FIGHUNTER, RICKFEESEJR, ERIK

I live in Southwest Houston in the Meyerland area, near the Medical Center (that's where I work). I usually hit the Target and TRU here at the Medical Center (on OST and main). Nothing as of yesterday, but I'm checking again after work. Calling the Gamestop on Holcombe as we speak. LMK if you find anything! Late!

Just called Gamestops (Holcombe, Meyerland, and Woodlands) and they do not have any in yet. Just some FYI.

No MLB2 at TRU on Old Spanish Trail and Kirby. Oh well, until tomorrow?!!!

Biz-nump for all the Houston-ites who are about to get off work!

I hit the TRU on Westheimer @ Greenridge tonight and nothing yet

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Good Traders: PJFAN, ALMVP1958, EMAN, MIKEDANGEROUS, ROCK997, FLY4AWHTGYE, JILLBEAR_2000, INVERNO76, ALEX99, FIGHUNTER, RICKFEESEJR, ERIK

Im in the clear lake are I checked the TRU off 45 and bay area and they didnt get any MLB2 in on friday.

live in the clear lake area....but haven't looked yet....whats up texas33...

in case your courious....TRU...usually gets their shipments in on thurs...and fri...unless its the bay area store(they get three per week)..kbee...gets their shipments on wed...or thurs...gamestops will only get in one case....so you have to watch them closely....thought you all might like to know...

Nothing yet at TRU, Walmart or Target on the west side. (I-10 & Beltway Walmart and Bunker Hill TRU)

FYI - at the Walmart at I-10 and the beltway, there was a "turned around" Pujols there. (as well as the normal one)

- Chris

Well-Nothing as of Sunday night.

Hey wwffan99tx, I have a case of MLB2 coming in this week, so I'll have all my duplicate regulars to trade or sale. I also have a White Nabokov Variant, Blue Edgerrin James variant, Purple Randy Johnson (no pinstripes) variant, and a White Piazza variant on the trade block. I'm only looking for MLB2 variants though. I will sell some of my MLB2 regs at $10 a piece though to any Houstonites to off-set the cost of my case, if you want to buy off me. LMK, gravy028@msn.com.

Kepp posting guys. Didn't know we had so many Houston peeps on the boards. Cool!

Speaking of Houston -

I know that this season hasn't exactly been great for the two of them, but.....I am about ready for some Biggio and Bagwell figures to be released! At least I can look forward to the Roy-O in series 3.

- Chris

<Homer Simpson>: Mmmm....Houston Astros uniform variants.

Definitely. It'll add some higher "chase" excitement for me. However - finding the Killer B's in the city they have played in forever is probably gonna be pretty tough.

- Chris

Nope, nothing still in the SW/Stafford/ Sugarland area either. When I asked the clerk at the Westheimer TRU the other day he said they might be getting some in this week but he was really 100% positive on that. That's been about the closest to MLB2 I've gotten so far...lol

As for the WM on Westview(I-10 @ BW8), thanks for the tip. My wife works at that one so guess what I'll be asking her to do for me when she goes back to work Tuesday

Also it does seems that the H-Town presence on this board has grown a bit. For a while there it was only gravy028 and myself

Anyone going to Tri-Star this month at the GRB Convention Ctr?


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Good Traders: PJFAN, ALMVP1958, EMAN, MIKEDANGEROUS, ROCK997, FLY4AWHTGYE, JILLBEAR_2000, INVERNO76, ALEX99, FIGHUNTER, RICKFEESEJR, ERIK

I'm moving to H-town(Northwest, Aldine) soon, what are the best places to hit there?

[This message has been edited by LaGoldenboy (edited 07-02-2002).]

Check your local Targets. The Target in NE San Antonio just opened up a new case and sold me a Grey Ichiro. I have heard of at least one other instance of a Target getting MLB1 cases on friday of last week.

No MLB 2 here in NE SA.

Nothing in Corpus Christi, Texas -- But it's coming

LaGoldenBoy: Best places for me have been the Gamestops and EBs. TRU and Targets will usually get them in much later than everyone else. This is in SW Houston though?!!

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gravy028@msn.com

My Good Traders List:
*Ichibod101
*PT709
*ZILDJIAN
*LJNGUY
*fishbowl
*09lkjhg
*ArkPGA
*powermom
*mr. yes (good seller)
*Angfro (GREAT dealer)

wwffan, what part of town and which store dod you find that blue Green at? I haven't found anything in quite some time now. Also I'll have a table at Tri-Star so stop on by and say hi if you get a chance. It'll be me and a friend, we'll be the ones with nothing but hockey cards

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Good Traders: PJFAN, ALMVP1958, EMAN, MIKEDANGEROUS, ROCK997, FLY4AWHTGYE, JILLBEAR_2000, INVERNO76, ALEX99, FIGHUNTER, RICKFEESEJR, ERIK

Texas are you going to take any McFarlane SPs?

Called my Gamestop that usually hooks me up. They claim to be getting a shipment of MLB2 tonight? They've sent me on wild goose chases before though. We'll see and I'll let you know.

mnjr13-Yes, I'll be bringing some SP's
gravy028-I thought GS got their cases in later in the week?

If anyone stops by my table be sure to give me your board name. I'd love to meet some fellow collectors and shoot the s***


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Good Traders: PJFAN, ALMVP1958, EMAN, MIKEDANGEROUS, ROCK997, FLY4AWHTGYE, JILLBEAR_2000, INVERNO76, ALEX99, FIGHUNTER, RICKFEESEJR, ERIK

Yeah-That's what I thought Texas. But I went in on a Monday when NBA1 came out and got to crack open a case. Got a Black Iverson (I guess he is always black, I mean jersey of course, lol) variant. So who knows? I'll be checking anyway.

Texas-When is this Tri-Star Convention, Where, What times, and how much does it cost to get in? Also, how do I know where your table is? I may come out.

Other Houston Board members, if you plan on going, let's see if we can arrange a time to all be there. We can all meet and possibly do some trading if you bring any trade bait? What do you think?

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gravy028@msn.com

My Good Traders List:
*Ichibod101
*PT709
*ZILDJIAN
*LJNGUY
*fishbowl
*09lkjhg
*ArkPGA
*powermom
*mr. yes (good seller)
*Angfro (GREAT dealer)

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[This message has been edited by gravy028 (edited 07-03-2002).]

Tri-Star is going to be July 12-14th at the GRB Convention Center. I'm not sure what the admission is. Go here, www.tristarproductions.com , that should help you with any questions you have about the show.

As for how you'll know me. I'll be set up with my friend Bryan and will have nothing but hockey cards at our table. More than likely I'll probably be wearing my black Dallas Stars cap as well. FYI, I'll also be set up next to another friend, Perfecto, he's a bigger, Hispanic fella. Just ask for Perfecto and you'll find me

Btw, I'll be bringing SP's with me also so if you have any bring'em, maybe we can work out a trade or something

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Good Traders: PJFAN, ALMVP1958, EMAN, MIKEDANGEROUS, ROCK997, FLY4AWHTGYE, JILLBEAR_2000, INVERNO76, ALEX99, FIGHUNTER, RICKFEESEJR, ERIK

I know Perfecto. I do most of my basketball card shopping with him. So i guess I'll be able to see you at the show.

Hey Texas taking any variants.

Cool, so it'll be easy for you to findme then As for the variants, not to many but yea I'll have a few.

Btw, since Perfecto will give you that, *** look, when you ask where Texas33 is, just ask him if Steve is around

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Good Traders: PJFAN, ALMVP1958, EMAN, MIKEDANGEROUS, ROCK997, FLY4AWHTGYE, JILLBEAR_2000, INVERNO76, ALEX99, FIGHUNTER, RICKFEESEJR, ERIK

They're here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just picked up a BLC Piazza repaint and the Manny Ramirez regular that I did not get in my case. Complete set, with 2 variants down (Grey Maddux and BLC Piazza) and 6 to go!! I left all the other regs. I know for sure that Gamestop on Holcombe Blvd and the Gamestop in the Woodlands got them in. Good luck!!

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gravy028@msn.com

My Good Traders List:
*Ichibod101
*PT709
*ZILDJIAN
*LJNGUY
*fishbowl
*09lkjhg
*ArkPGA
*powermom
*mr. yes (good seller)
*Angfro (GREAT dealer)

So I found some MLB2 today (err..yesterday Central time) (7/03) at the TRU at I-45 and West road and the TRU at Bunker Hill.

My beef is...

Why didn't you guys who beat me there leave me at least ONE that I wanted?!

Hehehe. Just kidding. TONS of Jeters out there. You could have a Jeter decorated Christmas tree if you wanted.

Later Houstonians,
Chris

No prob Texas! I have a bit of a beef to "report" as well though. When I call the Gamestop in The Woodlands, I ask the guy if they have MLB2 in. He says "Yes" and proceeds to tell me they just opened (as in when I rang their phone). I ask him to read me their case assortment, so he does. He proceeds to read off about 6 different figs, but never mentions Jeter, Clemens, Griffey?? I then ask him what the rest were. And he says that is all. I straight up ask him if there was a BLC Exclusive in the case, and he pauses for a long time, then says no. I then ask him about variants, he says none. Now I know we've seen reports of cases with no variants and no BLC, but this seemed odd. Why? Because he then proceeds to tell me that they didn't get any Griffey, Bonds, Jeter, or Clemens in their case, which I know is a crock!!!! Just a vent. Read into it as you will!

Uh-oh, looks like I better get off my lazy arse and get to hoppin then eh? Thanks for the heads-up Gravy

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Good Traders: PJFAN, ALMVP1958, EMAN, MIKEDANGEROUS, ROCK997, FLY4AWHTGYE, JILLBEAR_2000, INVERNO76, ALEX99, FIGHUNTER, RICKFEESEJR, ERIK

Anybody have any more sightings? I've only seen MLB2 at Gamestop and TRU. Any K-Mart, Wal-Mart, or KB yet? Let everyone know!

I have a suggestion also. I am a collector of NFL and MLB SportsPics. I collect complete sets from both lines, both regulars and variants. With the competition in town, I believe we board members should "band" together so to speak. Maybe we can start a thread where we all post our wants and haves, that way when one of us finds something (that we ourselves don't need of course), we can trade with each other. Kind of a way to keep it in Houston, before taking it to the B/S/T board or eBay. What do you guys think? Should I start a thread like that?

Also, who all plans on going to Tri-Star? I recommend as many of us try to go around the same time so maybe we can meet each other face to face. I've never met another board member, and I'd kinda like to see some of your mugs, you know, conect a name with a face. Texas has a booth, so maybe we could all meet there at a certain date and time? Post your thoughts on the above!


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gravy028@msn.com

My Good Traders List:
*Ichibod101
*PT709
*ZILDJIAN
*LJNGUY
*fishbowl
*09lkjhg
*ArkPGA
*powermom
*mr. yes (good seller)
*Angfro (GREAT dealer)








[This message has been edited by gravy028 (edited 07-05-2002).]

Also, I'm looking to sell 3 of my MLB2 figs from my case. I have Griffey, Jeter, and Clemens. If you need these 3, don't buy them in the store please!!!! Help me off-set the cost of my case. I'm selling all 3 for $100 . . . . . . just kidding! All 3 for $30, or $10/piece. I'd prefer someone buy all 3 if possible though.

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gravy028@msn.com

My Good Traders List:
*Ichibod101
*PT709
*ZILDJIAN
*LJNGUY
*fishbowl
*09lkjhg
*ArkPGA
*powermom
*mr. yes (good seller)
*Angfro (GREAT dealer)