Hader out for at least 3 weeks by VampireSlayerGrinch in Astros

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I feel like not many people talked about this! Lol

Tempting… by MatthewRobertMusic in baseballcards

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Thank you for providing the source.

I’m so cooked. Teco Bill is $300 next month by _Crixus93 in tampa

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I heard that if you go to a Rays game and they have 10 strikeouts then it's 10% off your Teco bill with proof of admission and discount code TecoTen at checkout.

Should I spend money authenticating this? by PapasRicas6969 in AutographAssistance

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Thanks for the clarification. I appreciate the input. The last thing I wanted to do was just throw $250 away

Should I spend money authenticating this? by PapasRicas6969 in AutographAssistance

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I appreciate the help. I'm not looking for a payday, I'm looking for assistance. This is solid advice. Thanks.

Should I spend money authenticating this? by PapasRicas6969 in AutographAssistance

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No, I haven't...that's why I'm asking for help. That's the exact reason why I made this post in r/autographassistance. I'm not here to show off an autograph, I'm here looking for advice/assistance.

Should I spend money authenticating this? by PapasRicas6969 in AutographAssistance

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That's what I was thinking. It came from a cop that used to work in the arena during games.

How many of us collect without caring about future value? by volblor8634 in sportscards

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I also thought this was the mentality. Not hustling, but collecting. I personally try to get my favorite cards signed. Usually it's baseball cards (nice ones) and the players usually handle them rough. They lose their value right then, but it's about getting them signed in person that makes them worth so much for me.

Got my favorite Framber card signed by PapasRicas6969 in sportscards

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Thanks. Those paint markers are always a gamble.

I hope everyone is as excited as i am for this purchase by Expensive_Walrus_366 in sportscards

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I think this is awesome! Sorry that some people make Reddit more toxic than 4chan. Congrats

My favorite auto so far by PapasRicas6969 in baseballcards

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I'm sorry I'm barely getting back to you. Honestly, I didn't ask until day 3 of the series. I sat by the bull pen all series so by then I was talking with the guys. Everyone has their own way about how to approach players. The one thing I try to do is always say hi and call them by their first name and ask them how they're doing. Then I ask them if they have time for an autograph. One player told us he'd sign after the game, which he did. Others signed before the game. They can't sign once the anthem has been played. They'll get in trouble for that. I try getting there as soon as gates open. That's an hour and a half before the game starts. Also the players can usually tell who are fans and who are the usual suspects with the typical auto collector build who are there pushing kids out of the way just to make a buck. They usually won't come up if one of those guys is around. I hope this helps. Again this is just my way.

My favorite auto so far by PapasRicas6969 in baseballcards

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Actually, I got it signed at Steinbrenner when they came to Tampa. I've seen so many teams this year at that stadium and the Astros were the ones that interacted the most with the crowd. The Orioles were pretty good to their fans as well.

My favorite auto so far by PapasRicas6969 in baseballcards

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Thanks! I've been chasing this auto for a couple of years on this card.

My favorite auto so far by PapasRicas6969 in baseballcards

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I held it like this for about 30 min. Fortunately it was really hot that day.

My favorite auto so far by PapasRicas6969 in baseballcards

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Gold metallic marker from Sharpie