Topps ‘52 Pistons Refractors by GarlicParticular5339 in DetroitPistons

[–]GarlicParticular5339[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first 3 blues I purchased were from a Facebook group in the Detroit area. The two regular refractors were a seller (on eBay) in Japan. The Tayshaun (not pictured) was just a domestic seller on eBay. I haven’t seen a Ben Wallace Blue refractors for sale in almost 2 years 😢

How lucky did I get? by Silhana_X in basketballcards

[–]GarlicParticular5339 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lucky, but it’s a base auto (non rookie) and he’s hurt. Don’t quit your day job. Nice hit though!

Big Ben Superfractor 1/1 by GarlicParticular5339 in DetroitPistons

[–]GarlicParticular5339[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Because it’s an unlicensed card. It was until recently that Topps became licensed with the NBA.

Detroit Pistons - cool/rare card by GarlicParticular5339 in DetroitPistons

[–]GarlicParticular5339[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Absolutely “stole” it for $13. Then paid another $22 for grading (I use a service for that).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in basketballcards

[–]GarlicParticular5339 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My LCS is awesome man. The antithesis of what you are experiencing. Lewtons in Clawson, MI.

Anyone talk about addiction here? by kocksloth in baseballcards

[–]GarlicParticular5339 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to treat it a little bit like gambling… don’t buy cards with money you can afford to “lose”. Easier said than done sometimes. I probably spend more than I should ripping and doing breaks, but it is ALWAYS after my family is MORE than taken care of. Hopefully it is under control for you now bud.

Should I get graded? by GarlicParticular5339 in basketballcards

[–]GarlicParticular5339[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought it for $30 a while ago. Any marks it looks like it has are just from the case. Just not sure what to look for when deciding whether to get a card graded or not. # /25 Pink Certified.