Big Bang Theory pick ups ..

Caught this show in syndication and thought it was Seinfeld-like funny. So picked up a few cards from the Cryptozoic release. None of the big hits yet.


See picasa folder

2012 UD Avengers Assemble .. all about relics

This set has tons of relics .. singles, duos, triples and even quads.
Im only collecting singles.  

see nscf post

2011 Marvel Universe Meghan Hetrick Captain America FS . FT


One of the most talked about / viewed cards on scoundrel forums, Blowout, sketchcollectors and ebay 
UPDATE - SOLD



Setting the value of a (sketch) card - how hard it is

Seen some recent discussions on various boards about the prices of cards. Determining sell value, looking at book value, recent comparable sales on ebay just leads to one notion - flip a coin. Or better yet set a high price and take offers as that will determine the true market value.

What impacts the price? Supply and Demand from Economics 101 is just a start. For all cards it is condition, but then it gets tricky. For sports, the player, the team, the design of the card all factor in. That is why a scan is always good to have if looking to move a card. For sketch cards, it could be the artist, the character, nowadays how many characters are depicted on the small panel all play a role in determining value.

Over on Blowout forums there is a poster there who is adamant that another collector can not re-sell a card they bought for higher. He shows links to the purchased price which is indeed lower than the new re-selling price. But the new owner, and imo rightfully so, says it is his card and he can set the price however he wants. Mind you, the card is inflated only a little bit.

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/other-sports-singles-buy-sell-trade/252638-2-john-cena-relics-fs.html

Nonsportscard forum posters are working to create a price guide for sketches. A lot of input from the members but it seems to be very challenging to create something similar to what is seen in the sports card world - a handy reference guide like a Beckett. What's the problem? just too many factors .. some not even about the card itself.
     
 "Art is subjective, some people just like some pieces better than others. They can be the same artist, medium, and character. Will most likely sell for different prices." 

Here's an example of a flipped card:  Tony Perna Iron Man 2 - golden avenger
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190595049144
Some background on the coolness of this card. Artist Tony Perna drew this card with the screen name of a Scoundrel Board Member hidden in the background - can u see it? look at the lower right on the bricks.


Well this card was returned to Upper Deck by the artist, approved and pack inserted - so the chase was on. Scoundrel Board Member "golden avenger" had a special card that didnt require him to purchase an Artist Proof. Somehow through luck it ended up in his collection. Now fast forward to Oct 2011 and a check of completed ebay listings and we find the value of the card was 499.99- of which the collector / aka ebay seller benjichase got the sale value. The artist in making this nice gesture was paid the normal card rate from Upper Deck, Scoundrel Board member "golden avenger" / tim got 499.99 from his ebay sale ( of course a bit less with fees etc.). Isnt this behavior by a collector objectionable? At the very least collectors / artists / sellers should ask why would he do this to the artist? Perhaps the collector needed funds for an emergency. idk. To sum up, a pack inserted card was somehow obtained by the collector it was meant for by the artist, said collector ends up selling at a huge price of 499.99  - Are all of artist Tony Perna's pack inserted cards to be valued at 499? - or do other things factor in.







WWE autograph Champions project

Looking to add 1 auto of every wwe raw champion. Current wrestler holdings - link
I might also add smackdown and tna champions too.

20 to go

Here is a list of RAW champions as provided by wiki based on length of title reign:
1 Bruno Sammartino
2 Hulk Hogan
3 Bob Backlund
4 John Cena
5 Pedro Morales
6 Bret Hart
7 Triple H
8 Stone Cold Steve Austin
9 Randy Savage
10 Randy Orton
11 Shawn Michaels
12 Diesel
13 Brock Lesnar
14 The Rock
14 Kurt Angle
16 Billy Graham
17 The Ultimate Warrior
18 Yokozuna
18 John Bradshaw Layfield
20 The Undertaker
21 Sheamus
22 The Miz
23 Edge
24 Eddie Guerrero
25 Ric Flair
26 Chris Jericho
27 Sycho Sid
28 Alberto Del Rio
29 The Big Show
30 CM Punk
31 Sgt. Slaughter
32 Mankind
33 Jeff Hardy
34 Batista
35 The Iron Sheik
36 Rob Van Dam
37 Ivan Koloff
38 Buddy Rogers
39 Stan Stasiak
40 Mr. McMahon
41 Kane
42 Rey Mysterio
43 André the Giant


*red - i need  




will be picking up 1991 Wrestling Legends autographs from imagine inc to fill in some gaps

Topps American Pie 2011 - relics and autos


and relics - all from pickups - no box breaks.
 Here is the impressive checklist of what's available in this set.

Some inserts and base picked up in a lot - 
Inserts

Relic
1 Louie Anderson Relics #APR-37

Fads & Fashions
1 Go-Go Boots #FF-12
2 LiveStrong Wristbands #FF-24
1 Flagpole Sitting #FF-25
1 Bleached Hair #FF-19
1 Pet Rocks #FF-2

Hirsute History
1 Sideburns #HH-13
Chinstrap Beard #HH-4

Foil Cards
1 1950 on the road #62
1 1970 Garfield Debuts #132
1 1960 Rod Sterling #72

Hollywood Walk of Fame
1 Marlon Brando #HWF-26
1 Duke Ellington #HWF-8
1 Mickey Rooney #HWF-48
1 Bob Hope #HWF-3
1 Groucho Marx #HWF-32
1 Fred Astaire #HWF-42
1 Frank Sinatra #HWF-10
1 Chuck Berry #HWF-6

Base Cards
13 1940's
36 1950's
28 1960's
17 1970's
23 1980's
11 1990's
14 2000's

Rittenhouse Marvel Universe 2011 - break(s)

Here is a case break -
along w 1 sketch per box, found a lot of inserts. wont be collecting any of the unnumbered plastic cards though - too much work to organize. see inserts post of haves/need.


update: the highly sought after Hetrick gambit has been SOLD on ebay

Star Trek TNG: auto pickups

Purchased:
corbin bernsen
joe piscopo
brian bonsall
 .....
nikki cox
john tesh
a couple more added to the purchased list

Wanted:
dwight schultz
levar burton

Vampirella - *1 box

Obtained a box via trade and pulled a Potratz/Hai sketch puzzle, a complete base set and inserts:
vampirella puzzle: VP- 6, 7, 8 ,9
lenticular: VL- 1, 13, 14, 15

  
Wanted:
sketches by Jez Rojales, MJ San Juan, and of course Anthony Tan, Tony Perna
autograph by joe jusko, greg hilderbrandt, and leslie culton


*i have another box on the way in from a multi card swap for sealed boxes deal