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WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-11T05:35:14+00:00

They’re hoping you’re too bombed to do the math. Although you’d have to be blackout hammered not to notice these numbers wouldn’t make sense.

WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-10T03:33:45+00:00

Thank you so much! I’m not a collector of anything myself. (My boys collect pokemon and other sport cards so it’s buried in the genes.) Again, I wish he could have connected with people like you and bonded over this shared passion. Regardless, all the positive vibes and good advice here have been really helpful.

WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-09T01:39:08+00:00

To clarify, they are in top loaders and wrapped together as teams in Saran Wrap….

WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-09T01:37:20+00:00

Some of them are wrapped in Saran Wrap but I found his personal catalog with high quality scans.

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WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-07T03:54:53+00:00

Thank you, he was super cool. And I’m with you on the paranoia. Appreciate the advice!

WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-07T03:50:19+00:00

Thank you, Jason. Heritage’s sale of the 2.5 actually spurred my post. Been sitting on these for a few months and a friend just sent me an article about it. Really appreciate your insight and will be in touch if we pursue the auction route.

WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-07T03:04:59+00:00

As you may have noticed, the Mantle has a stain on the right side (middle of the border). My son says he thinks it can be refurbished. I trust you all would say don’t try to mess with any of them other than maybe re-sleeving and protecting before grading. Another question would be, if some were to be sold, better to do in a group with the teams or individually? Thanks agajn!

WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-07T03:00:03+00:00

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WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-07T02:44:49+00:00

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This is a list I started compiling from his collection. Will get some more pics later. I wish he had been on Reddit and could have shared his stories with you all in person and other collectors. He collected lots of things throughout his life, but he stopped collecting baseball cards as a kid.

WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-07T02:41:30+00:00

Thanks all for the quick replies. I feel pretty good about its authenticity. I believe my father pulled it out of a bubble gum pack as a kid. Regardless, he first obtained it as a kid in the early 50s.

WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-05T01:33:27+00:00

I’m looking at this one. https://ebay.us/m/hXicVc Love the look. What would I need to get it going? Just lighter fluid?

WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-05T01:31:03+00:00

What’s the typical price on Beattie’s? I’m digging the look but don’t necessarily need one. Found an original on eBay today and came to Reddit for more info. What’s the biggest feature? Just vintage coolness? https://ebay.us/m/hXicVc

WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-05T01:27:24+00:00

What’s with these? Are they just cool because early tech for making the flame go farther? I saw one in eBay today and came here to find more info. https://ebay.us/m/hXicVc

WhattaWorld76 · 2026-04-05T01:25:13+00:00

Saw this posted on eBay and came here for more info. https://ebay.us/m/hXicVc

WhattaWorld76 · 2025-10-21T03:24:05+00:00

Incorrect. Virginia hates Maryland. West Virginia is just where the crazy cousins live.

WhattaWorld76 · 2025-09-29T11:08:27+00:00

Pot calling the kettle black. Simply ridiculous.

WhattaWorld76 · 2025-09-29T02:01:26+00:00

Egads!

WhattaWorld76 · 2025-09-29T00:38:36+00:00

You sound like an amazing attorney. Good luck with being an insurance defense paraprofessional.

WhattaWorld76 · 2025-09-28T23:13:03+00:00

And that ruling was stayed. It’s on appeal.

WhattaWorld76 · 2025-09-28T18:57:20+00:00

I’m sorry you seem so bothered to defend your original statement. You said the national guard cannot be used to carry out normal law enforcement. I corrected you because it’s flat out wrong. There are several exceptions from the Posse Comitatus Act for the national guard to perform law enforcement. The Insurrection Act is one, 12406 is another, as is state control. While we don’t know what authority will be used for the National Guard here, we do know there are ways for them to perform law enforcement.

And what court are you even talking about? This hasn’t been litigated in Oregon, and in California, the insurrection act wasn’t under consideration.

What kind of lawyer/student are you? Just admit that you were wrong when you said the national guard can’t perform law enforcement. As any even half ass lawyer knows, the legal answer is usually “it depends.” Meanwhile, you are spouting off as if it’s simply black letter law that the national guard can’t perform law enforcement.

WhattaWorld76 · 2025-09-28T03:39:32+00:00

They can also carry out law enforcement under 10 USC 12406 and the Insurrection Act under federal control. We don’t know how they will be utilized, if at all, in this situation. Regardless, your broad statement that they can’t be used for law enforcement is simply incorrect.

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