Saturday, May 31, 2025

3 Million

3 Million Views!

This blog reached 3 Million views last week and I wanted to just say thank you to everyone who spent time on here the past 13 years and helped me reach yet another huge milestone. When I started this blog all of these years ago, I never expected it to turn out this big. It was just a place for me to come and share my passion for the hobby and apparently others wanted to read about it as well.

So, thank you.

I also wanted to remind you that I also share my passion of the hobby on Cards Over Coffee  and my love of NY Giants on Big Blue Cardboard.

Also, while I have your attention again, I wanted to remind you of ways you can earn money for YOUR hobby!!!

WALMART GIFT CARDS: (or other retailers but I choose Walmart and so far I have earned $50 just for walking and watching 2 second ads)

Join me on Cashwalk

This incredible walking app rewards you with coins for every step you take, making your daily walks fun and motivating.

Sign up using my referral link to instantly receive 500 bonus coins!

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Let's get moving and start earning!

eBay Gift Cards!!! (many others to choose from but eBay is my first choice and I have earned over $200+ just for scanning receipts)

Fetch saves me money every time I shop. It gives me personalized offers from my favorite brands, and turns all my receipts into free gift cards. Sign up with code 8TB9M and get a first-receipt bonus. #FetchWithMe

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And...

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my Cards Over Coffee YouTube channel!!

I will be busting a bunch of 90s packs in YouTube shorts from all sports, non-sports too and already have some longer videos up as well.

You can sub here:

https://youtube.com/@cardsovercoffee?si=JlLpBcpPH8nt2o3U

I won't have a lot of time for longer videos for a while, but there will be some shorts, and you can go back and watch what I have already posted.

I will do a giveaway on here once I hit 100 Subs. 78 more to go as of this post (thanks in advance)

Once again thanks for your support and for helping me reach another milestone and hope you enjoyed the month filled with posts.

Til next time,
Matt

Friday, May 30, 2025

CAPTION THIS CARD!

For those of you that are new to this, just Caption This Card (keep it clean for my younger readers) in comments.

Have fun!

Thursday, May 29, 2025

HOBBY TOPIC: Sport Card Blogs

Hobby Topic returns to Sport Card Collectors.

Here is how it works and it's simple.

Just leave your reply or thoughts in comments about the following..

"Sport Card Blogs"
How many of you still read them? How often do you read them? What's some of your favorite topics to read about such as what makes you click the link to read? What are some of your favorite blogs to read?

Monday, May 26, 2025

Wrappers Of Collecting Past:1997 Fleer Football Retail Pack

As I move along with new posts this May and now marking these 26 straight days with a post, most were pre-written drafts and just needed to be published, I wanted to re-visit some of my past segments and give them one last goodbye on this blog.

The goal this month was not only to put up some new posts to test how this blog can fair still, but it was to also bring back some memories and also maybe give me some motivation and ideas to write on Cards Over Coffee which will/has become my main blog now.

I also really want to hit 3 million views before the month ends so I was hoping using up some old pre-written drafts from all three blogs it would get me there.

So, another segment I wanted to say goodbye to was one I really had to dig back because hasn't been posted in almost 7 years. Most of you will not remember this one.

Here is Wrappers Of Collecting Past.
 
This segment basically showed off what wrappers looked like from my past. This one is 1997 Fleer football retail which I ripped plenty of in multiple sports in those days.

The cards were the ones without gloss but had amazing photos. Picture a rough feeling Stadium Club card.

I do like the design on the wrapper as well, very attention grabbing.

What do you think of this segment? Remember it? Let me know in comments!

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Rodney's Cardboard:2024 Topps Chrome Sapphire

(Previously posted on Big Blue Cardboard. All Rodney's Cardboard posts from here on out will be cross-posted)
Welcome back to another NEW Rodney's Cardboard!

I know the last few weeks I have bounced around everywhere with my additions, but I am doing that for you. I don't want you to have to stare at the same kind of parallel or new card every week.

This week we are taking a look at what I call the Topps Chrome spinoff in Sapphire. So, not only do I have 30+ Rodney's to chase in base Chrome, I also have Sapphire and it's seven parallels.

CRAZY!

I will admit that the Sapphire does look a lot cooler with the parallels than the base Chrome series after seeing a few pop up. I did however miss out on the 1/1 even though a buddy of mine had his eye on it.

Here's hoping that one pops up again, but in the meantime I will continue to add what I can.

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Trending This Week In My Hobby Week 9

Fourth straight week with this returning segment, let's see where we are at in comparison to last week.

But first....

To remind you about what this segment is about, since I collect so much, there is always a main focus I have on a weekly basis. Sometimes these focuses go on for weeks and sometimes they are short lived. These posts will help guide you in what I am seeking for weekly.

Especially for those of you who are currently trading with me.

This was the Top 10 list back in Week 8

  1. Leaf Pop Century Autographs 
  2. Eli Manning Cards
  3. Non-Sport Cards
  4. NY Giants (especially 2024/2025 class) 
  5. 90's Inserts 
  6. Jaxson Dart
  7. Ken Griffey Jr Cards
  8. Rodney Hampton Cards 
  9. 2024 Fleer Retro Looney Tunes Inserts 
  10. Halloween/IT Movie Cards
Here are the Top 10 most sought after for me right now in order and if they have risen or fallen since the previous week.
  1. Leaf Pop Century Autographs
  2. Eli Manning Cards
  3. Non-Sport Cards
  4. NY Giants (especially 2024/2025 class) 
  5. 90's Inserts 
  6. Jaxson Dart
  7. Ken Griffey Jr Cards
  8. Rodney Hampton Cards
  9. 2024 Fleer Retro Looney Tunes Inserts
  10. Halloween/IT Movie Cards
For the second time, nothing has changed! All remains the same. Next week though, you just never know what I am feeling about collecting. Stay tuned!

In comments today, tell me what is trending in your collecting and what you are seeking the most this week.

Friday, May 23, 2025

Hit And Run

 
It's been a while since I have had a spark to add to my Ken Griffey Jr collection, but it came and came fast recently.

I acquired a new one in a trade on Twitter and all of a sudden, I am on the Junior adding train again.

So, I am looking to trade for new Griffey's to add to my collection and the easiest way to see the ones I need is to check out my spreadsheet that you can find HERE. But, if you don't want to take the time to do that, just know I don't have a lot of new product ones. If any.

If you have some and are looking to trade, hit me up with some pictures at sportcardcollectors@hotmail.com. I have plenty to trade from every team.

Thanks and keep on swingin'!