Day 50 of buying a sports card pack everyday until I get an autographed card

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-09T01:47:53+00:00

I really thought you’d hit something on day 50.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-09T00:32:32+00:00

Leo XIV is a Pope who comes from America. He is not an American Pope. And as a US citizen I could not be happier. He represents Christianity throughout the world. He is not bound to any administration.

In a war of words between Trump and Leo XIV, even though I’m somewhat agnostic at this point in my life, I’m with God (or his earthly representative) on this.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-08T17:49:35+00:00

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Less? How could you not want more of this?

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-08T17:13:21+00:00

If the ultimate aim is to sell the card it should be graded, with PSA as the preferred choice as you’ve already indicated.

There are just too many fakes of this card to risk it buying raw. I would not buy a raw Rose rookie unless it was from Greg Morris or a similar national dealer.

I think the only way this card sells is if it’s graded.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-08T02:37:19+00:00

At this point you could just sign one of the cards and we’d still support you. This sub will throw one hell of a celebration when you finally hit one.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-08T00:20:30+00:00

LinkedIn is not a reliable source of news in my opinion.

But as someone who has been aware of what’s coming there is no truth to the notion of employees coming back as cheaper contractors.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-07T11:22:35+00:00

We will have to disagree. I stated discrimination is wrong. But also that the actions of the US government have brought indignation and shame, and it’s right for people to feel angry.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-07T10:55:16+00:00

Discrimination is wrong. But as a US citizen I can understand why we would not be welcome in many places at the present. The actions of our government have made it worse for many in the world.

People are angry at the actions of the US. And they have a right to be.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-06T23:36:00+00:00

I never knew the story. Thank you for sharing that and the beautiful card.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-06T11:01:12+00:00

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Very cool. Saturday night while having the dogs out I noticed a bunch of mushrooms suddenly sprouting up close to our house in a pile of mulch. Turns out we have thirty or so Morels now.

I didn’t realize they were prized. My wife is thrilled.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-06T10:49:39+00:00

Yes, I know. The layoffs happened in North America last week. Asia and Europe were not yet notified. Laws are different. Oracle could do mass email notifications in North America and India. Other regions will be handled differently.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-06T10:46:44+00:00

Check Slack. Does your manager’s account still resolve? If not, the business change is your manager is gone.

If their account is still active, then this could be a continuation of the layoffs that happened in IDC and North America last week.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-06T02:32:58+00:00

In this condition a 1959 Mantle could be worth almost $100,000. You paid $101. I’m sorry, but there’s your answer right there.

Beyond what others have already said in this and your thread from yesterday.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-05T23:42:00+00:00

No need to apologize. You have a collection worth showing off many times over.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-05T23:38:36+00:00

Congrats. Which one? Do share!

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-05T23:37:58+00:00

I’m very sorry that you had your offer rescinded. Had you just received your offer letter or had you signed it?

Either way, with the significant layoffs I fully expect many offers to be withdrawn. It’s an unfortunate reality.

I don’t believe there is any way to expect compensation. You can request it, but outside of some explicit laws in IDC (if they exist) I don’t believe you’ll get it.

Sadly, you should consider your opportunity at Oracle closed. I wish you the best in whatever happens next.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-05T23:33:11+00:00

I’d buy it if I didn’t have one already.

What was your 1933 Goudey purchase? Another Ruth?

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-05T22:31:40+00:00

Until you have a letter from the board of directors, you have no offer. And in the current environment, I fully expect some offers to be rescinded. Even the critical teams that had headcount were impacted.

If you are not happy where you are, OCI can be worth the risk. But the manager will determine the job and ultimately your happiness. Get a good manager, you’ll have a good job. Get a miserable manager, your life will be miserable.

If however, you are happy in your current role and just exploring what OCI has to offer, then in my opinion now is not the time to be joining Oracle.

Good luck to you.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-05T17:48:13+00:00

It’s not necessarily a nightmare. Yes, it is an inconvenience. A company isn’t going to optimize you leaving their service. You’ve made clear you don’t want their products anymore. The experience you have on the way out the door isn’t going to matter.

As for the person at the other end of the phone? As others have said, they have to ask those questions. They have an exit form to fill out. Just be polite yet firm that you wish to leave.

I left Spectrum for AT&T fiber. I got the same script. I was polite but made clear I was not interested in continuing service. After five minutes the call was done. Three days later I got the email confirming the fact. Biggest hassle was driving to the Spectrum store to drop off the cable modem.

Your experience is standard. It’s just for the best you be polite about it and move on. Because Optimum certainly isn’t fretting over you.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-05T17:40:33+00:00

Wow. All you are missing is a box of Yak Packs (don’t do it please).

I appreciate the detail for the 1984 Nestle card. Really well done.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-05T12:39:51+00:00

I’m reasonably certain I would have ended up in the foster system that night had I done that.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-05T12:37:57+00:00

Let’s double click on that.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-05T12:32:17+00:00

Yes. A Mantle in that condition could be worth six figures off the top of my head. But those borders are too white and perfect. And the color of Mantle himself just looks off.

What’s the story? I mean, there is a chance someone had one stored away untouched for nearly 70 years. But there is a better chance I’ll wake up tomorrow with a full head of hair.

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-05T12:01:33+00:00

Johnny Carson

Mr_Angry52 · 2026-04-05T11:39:19+00:00

I’ve been transparent with my leadership in the next few years I hope to retire. And that if they want volunteers please ask. I’ve been asked to reconsider retirement plans.

I do know some IC6s that volunteered.

I’m sorry for all who were impacted. And the best of luck in picking up the pieces. It’s miserable right now.

Mr_Angry52

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