I've reached that point in a cardboard relationship where I don't know where I'm at. You guys/gals know what I'm talking about? It's one of those things where it started out as an actual trade with details worked out through an e-mail, but since then it has morphed into a give and take of PWEs and small padded mailers. There was a point at which I think I was caught up and I didn't owe a return package, but I was probably just kidding myself. I'm constantly pondering, "Is it my turn to send a package or are things squared away now?" I don't wan to be
that guy and stiff a fellow blogger, so I just keep sending more Pirates cardboard to West Virginia.
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I've only had a couple of these types of exchanges with others around the blogosphere. They are noted around the blogosphere for their
Zippy Zappings and their
monsters. I gave up trying to keep track of whose turn it is with them. I do make an honest effort though.
I send stuff to Kenny as soon as I get enough prospect and/or Yankee material to fill a couple of empty wrappers.
JBF? Yeah, try to keep the score even with him and you'll lose every time. EVERY. TIME. I do try, but it's hard to compete with a guy who prints his own cards in the basement using Fleer's long abandoned printing presses. (I kid. I kid.)
Bob Walk the Plank has joined that little club. Sorry Matt, there's no special membership card to carry or ceremony to announce you belong. Although, you now have your own little section in my trade box!
Speaking of which, it looks like I'll have to dive into the trade box soon. The Prior Press Proof and the Andre Dawson autograph is phenomenal! I have an IP (in-person) auto of The Hawk in my collection and now a certified to join it. Fantastic!
Thanks again, Matt!
At this point Bob Walk has carved out his own identity/way of sending packages. He sends a package that's often lighter than thinner that what I send out, but makes up for it by just sending a few mindblowingly awesome cards. Quality over quantity if you will. Which is probably why you might feel like it's easier to return the favor to him as opposed to trying to return the favor for such a large assortment like what JBF sends people.
ReplyDeleteI think that Dawson is the first autographed one I ever had in my collection. Other than the ones I mailed to Wrigley and came back with a running out Sharpie signature.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the Hawk. I bought it at the same time as the Killebrew that I sent Brian. The SI autos are pretty underrated. One of my favorite sets. I'm still waiting for my membership card. :)
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