The Lost Collector

Today is my blog's 11th anniversary. It's also my last post. I've been thinking about this for some time, but it has become increasingly clear to me over the past year that I need to close thi...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2022/02/thanks-for-ride.html

As this blog and my collecting habits have evolved over time, one thing that has really changed is my desire to send out TTM (through the mail) autograph requests. I have not sent out a request...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-ttm-envelopes-still-roll-in.html

Over the 11-year history of this blog, a guy like Napkin Doon has been here basically for all of it. I remember our first trade was in May, 2011. Previously, I had won a few cards of him from th...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2022/02/doon-swoon.html

Today, the Cincinnati Bengals are playing to go to the Super Bowl. Let me write that one more time. Today, the Cincinnati Bengals are playing to go to the Super Bowl. While it's been a fun, ...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2022/01/lets-get-greedy.html

A few weeks back, I got a nice mailing from San Jose Fuji . I'm sure many feel the same, but to me Fuji is the ultimate blogger. Thoughtful posts, kind gestures, and always something nice to sa...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2022/01/do-you-know-way-to-san-jose.html

I feel guilty wanting another Bengals Playoff win today. It was awesome to see the team finally get over the hump and win last week's Wild Card game. As a Bengals fan, I should be happy enough w...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2022/01/boyd-another-win-would-be-nice.html

Last night, Sooz ran a #chadchat about '90s inserts. It was great to see the engagement and excitement, as many, including myself, find the '90s to be the greatest era of baseball cards. They a...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2022/01/look-how-far-we-havent-come.html

Over the past year, I've cooled a bit on seeking out prospect cards. I've always enjoyed following the Yankees minor leagues, but with so few prospects panning out, I'm often left with cards of ...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2022/01/black-white-can-also-shine.html

January 6, 1991. The date the Cincinnati Bengals last won a Playoff game. At the time I was seven years old and in first grade. Sadly, I have absolutely no memory of the game. I don't think I w...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2022/01/january-6-1991.html

Right around Christmas, Marc aka Bru from the old school Remember The Astrodome and I made a nice swap on TCDB. It's really nice having someone to send crummy Astros to, and in turn, get Yankees...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-real-bru-haha.html

I hope everyone was able to have a safe and healthy Christmas. Mine was extremely quiet compared to what was planned. I was supposed to travel a few hours away to spend the holiday with my parent...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-little-post-christmas-red-green.html

...but it's not these cards.  Sure they have an odor to them. But that's because Johnny's Trading Spot sent them. No, no. It's not about Johnny. I assume he smells fine. In fact, he sent me ...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/12/something-stinks.html

This is my second day in a row posting. I feel like I'm living in the upside down! This isn't something that's happened since last spring. Don't get used to it! Speaking of the upside down, I re...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-upside-down-birthday.html

For the most part, I have stopped sending out TTM requests. While I enjoyed this aspect for the hobby for many years, I no longer feel the same about it like I once did for a multitude of reasons...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-ttm-success-trickles-in.html

As the days of this blog wind down (more to come on that), I've still got a few things to show off here and there.  Overall, I think Topps Project 70 is utterly exhausting. Sooz did a good job ...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/11/monsters-inc.html

For someone who isn't too into the hobby right now, I sure acted greedy recently. No, I didn't go clean out a retail shelf. I'm not that greedy. But during Wes' recent trade-a-thon on Twitter, ...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/11/greed.html

Personally, it feels like Chrome products have been lackluster the past few years. Pricy, hard to find, and when one does find it, it feels like a dud. Buyer's remorse happens almost instantly. T...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/10/atomic-holds-up.html

One of my favorite scenes in The Shawshank Redemption is within the last few minutes of the film. Red decides to cross the border to reunite with Andy breaking his parole in the process. One line...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/10/i-hope-pacific-is-as-blue-as-it-has.html

Similar to my blogging, my card-related pickups having really been coming to a halt. In both August and September, I sold more on eBay than I spent. Let's hear it for positive cash flow! Octobe...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/10/jeter-and-mickno-not-that-mick.html

As per October tradition, COLLECTING CUTCH is once again showing off pink cards to raise awareness for breast cancer. While he also shows some very attractive subject matter, I'm going to stick...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/10/a-pink-card-for-october.html

Just a short post today. It's been 10 days since I've done so, but I'm too busy to play with baseball cards and blogs right now. Pretty recurring theme. Maybe the end of the blog is near... Some...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/09/too-many-tinos.html

After over a year of waiting, Derek Jeter will finally be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Sadly, I am traveling during this time and will probably miss most of the ceremon...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/09/derek-jeter-full-project-2020-rundown.html

I've always like Fairfield repacks, more for their entertainment value than anything else. I would pick one up here and there from Walgreen's for $4.99. Would I get $5 worth of cards? Sometimes. ...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/09/fairfield-repacks-change-with-times.html

Although I was out in Colorado for MLB All-Star Festivities, I decided not to attend the Futures Game. It wasn't for lack of interest. I just had better things to do in Denver that afternoon, i...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/09/the-future-but-now.html

Prospect rankings can often be inconsistent and arbitrary. Many in the Top 100 at any given time won't have an impact in the Major Leagues. Still, wouldn't you rather your team have a few high-...

http://thelostcollector.blogspot.com/2021/08/flying-up-rankings.html