Talk About Linsane Lincome ($$$)

OK, I know everyone is getting tired with the "Lin" words but I couldn't help. This really is crazy. I get the fact that he's putting up crazy numbers, plays in the biggest media market in the NBA and has tons of fans in the most populous area of the world...but how many NBA players can claim that a card of theirs is selling for more than they make per game? Jeremy Lin's salary for 2011-2012 is $762,195 (which will http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifbe prorated for the shortened NBA season, but the per game amount should be the same) which breaks down to about $9,295. As of this writing, the auction below is already over twice that amount with four days still to go! Still hasn't met the seller's reserve price either, wonder what that is.

2010-11 National Treasures Jeremy Lin Auto Relic

The Golden Ticket

Would have liked to have found one of these in the jumbo box I ripped yesterday! I did pull one of those Bunny Ear short prints but those are looking to be VERY common for a short print. Will try to get some more pics up soon.

2012 Topps Golden Ticket

2012 Topps Hits DFW

I was finally able to locate some 2012 Topps retail yesterday at the local Joyner World (aka WalMart) and picked up four of the 72 card "blister" packs. They were $9.99 (not $10.48 like on the pre-release material). Did not get any major hits but most of the insert cards look to be nicely done this year. Here are the highlights from the first two packs. They are phone pics, not scans so hopefully the quality is OK.

Pack 1




My Personal Favorite:










Pack 2

Well That Didn't Take Long (2012 Topps Variations Found)

Three new variations found (New 2012 Topps Variations Found). Looks like the Pujols variation is the only one not found yet (or at least listed on eBay yet). Also looks like the squirrel card is by far the most common of the variations and yet continues to sell for hundreds of dollars. There are fourteen listed by my count plus one that sold on a best offer for slightly over $300.

January Madness -- 2012 Topps

Well, the madness has already started! $300 (and climbing) for a card no one knows how rare it is yet. I am always fascinated (and a little jealous) of how much some of the first listings of cards from new sets go for. This one will be fun to watch.

The Flying Rally Squirrel

2012 Topps Targets Maryland First

Wasn't expecting this on a Saturday, but I like it...

2012 Topps is Live!!

A Reduction in eBay Sales Costs?

OK, so it's USPS that's giving us the break, but hey every little bit counts! And it's about time!

"Starting January 22, USPS will be offering free Delivery Confirmation on First Class postage purchased online, so that's one more reason to ship using eBay Labels!"

From email I just got from eBay.