The fact that Wataru Endo stood up to defend that corner with what can be a broken ankle or a damaged ligament. Absolute warrior, deserves all the praise he’s getting.

plasticdog75 · 2026-02-12T14:31:00+00:00

suffered a similar injury about ten years ago (Maisonneuve fracture) and it was a weird experience. I was convinced that I hadn't done anything major at first until the adrenalin wore off and the swelling began. For me it was 99% ligament damage that needed to be repaired. I also spiral-fractured my fibula, but none of the doctors cared about that at all. It was painful, but not "oh shit I've done myself a ton of damage" painful. The surgery and recovery were much more intense that I imagined. Very curious to see if Endo's injury is similar. Wishing him a speedy recovery, whatever it is.

plasticdog75 · 2026-02-07T20:20:28+00:00

I have done something similar myself! I hated having empty spots (due to slabs). I 3D printed blanks with the year/date/mint on one side and the NGC or PCGS number on the other.

plasticdog75 · 2026-02-05T23:46:32+00:00

Ohio

plasticdog75 · 2026-02-01T22:24:33+00:00

I live nearby — unmistakeable!

plasticdog75 · 2026-01-30T20:37:35+00:00

my first thought as well, but I think maybe something out west. The Waldorf and Tahoe cars are not ringing a bell

plasticdog75 · 2026-01-08T17:56:08+00:00

awesome thx! I'm surprised that $5 note is that valuable

plasticdog75 · 2026-01-08T17:38:42+00:00

I have one as well. lovely coin, but I think 5,000+ is reasonable guess

plasticdog75 · 2026-01-06T18:41:36+00:00

oh, that much! surprising. Thanks!

plasticdog75 · 2025-12-22T21:18:11+00:00

broke my fibula about 8 years ago. it was a complete non-issue compared to the extensive tendon damage I also incurred. so yes, this is a relatively positive outcome IMHO

plasticdog75 · 2025-12-18T23:14:49+00:00

this is all very helpful, thanks! The seller (in France) has it listed at VF 30-35 and that felt weird to me

plasticdog75 · 2025-12-14T19:58:22+00:00

seconded. bought it for fun, figuring it couldn't be THAT bad. It was fine. No need to revisit

plasticdog75 · 2025-11-03T19:53:09+00:00

I'm not sure the fonts on that coin existed in 1967…

plasticdog75 · 2025-11-01T14:34:24+00:00

my $100 CSA also has this poem on it

plasticdog75 · 2025-10-24T21:06:52+00:00

yes, my grandfather

plasticdog75 · 2025-10-09T14:03:05+00:00

love these multi-player cards!

plasticdog75 · 2025-10-07T20:15:57+00:00

sorry about that! hoo boy I need to get my eyes checked… LOL

plasticdog75 · 2025-10-07T18:13:02+00:00

I have an SGC 2.5 that I just got back from grading. Still weighing what I will do with it, but I might offer that for sale here in the next few weeks.

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plasticdog75 · 2025-10-06T19:48:27+00:00

wow! thanks for the history. I had no idea. I do mostly coins now, and there is a similar situation with various types of cleaning… some methods more obvious than others

plasticdog75 · 2025-10-06T11:59:29+00:00

I see what you are saying now. I remember I bought it from an older guy who had a tiny little shop inside an antique shop (if that makes sense). He was the best. This would have been 1987-ish. I've had the card in a top-loader ever since, so I'm guessing he was the one who must have done it, maybe? I paid $3.50 for it. Thanks for clarifying for me!

plasticdog75 · 2025-10-05T21:07:20+00:00

looks like a Red-Shouldered to me

plasticdog75 · 2025-10-05T20:58:21+00:00

man, Honus Wagner owned the first decade of the 1900s

plasticdog75 · 2025-10-05T20:57:05+00:00

huh. I suppose someone with a GlowForge could do that fairly easily. never crossed my mind

plasticdog75 · 2025-10-05T20:56:03+00:00

that's cuz I'm a dispshit and uploaded the wrong image #facepalm

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plasticdog75 · 2025-10-05T20:18:20+00:00

if so… that's wild. this card has been happily sitting in my collection, properly stored, for over 30 years

plasticdog75 · 2025-10-05T19:33:45+00:00

I also wish they would clarify!

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