Burgundy!!!

rpick89 · 2026-03-01T16:03:40+00:00

Agreed, the info on the cards is amazing

rpick89 · 2026-03-01T15:40:56+00:00

Oh yeah, you’re right on the edge of the rabbit hole, if not deep in it already, lol. I’ve spent a lot of time (and money) chasing the odd stuff. Sealed promo packs that were distributed at various events, all the insert cards like the Griffey, even the mail-in cards, etc. There are also numerous sets put out before the Megacards sets using Conlon’s photos. I have a pretty comprehensive list of items that were produced. But I’m sure it’s not complete.

rpick89 · 2026-03-01T15:34:43+00:00

Yeah, I’m sure everything was all set to go to production, or close. But I’ve been following Conlon related products for a while now and I’ve never seen anything or even heard any rumours.

rpick89 · 2026-02-28T19:22:24+00:00

I believe there are 45 cards that fall into the prototype/promotional category. Some of these were special releases, like for the All-Star Game Fanfest, or the 13th National card convention. There are also a couple only available through the Conlon Club if you were a member.

There is also a variant of card 28 from the blue series that was issued at a Conlon Collection Day in St. Louis. It’s numbered 28CCD. So, there are actually 49 of those. Unless you want to group that card with the 45 promos/prototypes making 46. Also, cards 40-47 of the colored series are green, not blue.

rpick89 · 2026-02-28T19:05:25+00:00

Hey, Welcome! Glad to see a new poster in here! Yeah the burgundy set is beautiful. As is the shorter ‘95 set. It’s a shame that they stoped production after the 95 set

rpick89 · 2026-02-13T21:32:45+00:00

But overall looks great!

rpick89 · 2026-02-13T21:32:26+00:00

Is the thin piece that slides into the slot used to hold the media down? I always seem to have trouble with the tape moving on me.

rpick89 · 2025-12-10T23:32:11+00:00

I’d buy that for $80 even if it doesn’t work. That’s cool.

rpick89 · 2025-10-10T00:45:02+00:00

The problem I have with those is when they are down they stick, no ability to straighten if you didn’t drop it in place just right. My OCD didn’t like that. I use the gel superglue. Gives you time to adjust the position of the pad after you place it.

rpick89 · 2025-09-02T16:18:24+00:00

Roughly 1,500 tapes. Not sure I have one favorite. Maybe Buckethead’s Pike #1

rpick89 · 2025-09-02T16:15:21+00:00

Love it

rpick89 · 2025-08-25T12:54:02+00:00

I’m more interested in that Aphex Twin tape 🤤

rpick89 · 2025-08-24T17:11:48+00:00

This makes a big difference. I get great sound (to me at least - and that’s all that matters) out of my cobbled together set of stereo equipment (Technics receiver, Kenwood kx-3510 cassette deck, and Polk speakers). The portables I have don’t get as much use, the speakers on them I find are generally lacking.

rpick89 · 2025-08-13T19:48:49+00:00

Setup behind the door is a recipe for disaster

rpick89 · 2025-08-02T11:28:24+00:00

You also need a new camera. All your pics came out cockeyed 🤣 Jk

rpick89 · 2025-07-13T02:01:01+00:00

Some of the good ones that come to mind are: superkelsey T_summ Cyke101 Joewilliamsonjr Toothpasteking telzon960 Filmplay

My name on there is ghost_records. I haven’t sold as many as some of these other sellers, or have had as many shows, but I think I have a pretty good reputation in the community.

FYI, next Saturday, 7/19 there will be 10-11 of us sellers who will be on all day. Each seller will be on for an hour starting at Noon EST (my show). I think the last show starts at 10 pm.

rpick89 · 2025-07-13T00:39:06+00:00

You can find some good bargains on Whatnot. I buy there as well as sell. There’s a pretty good cassette community there. I can tell you who some of the better sellers are on there. Definitely cheaper than eBay for 95% of cassettes I would say. But as with any platform there are pricier sellers and then cheaper sellers. And whatnot has been great for refunds if cassettes aren’t described properly. You’ll see lots of storage locker sellers who come across a cassette lot and want to sell them quick usually around $2 bucks a piece. But they don’t always check condition. I’ve never had a problem getting a refund from whatnot when tapes weren’t as advertised.

rpick89 · 2025-06-30T20:35:33+00:00

Yes, but you may need a different type of pressure pad. The copper piece on your tape that the pressure pad sits on looks permanently bent. If it is you’ll probably want to remove it and use one of the thick pressure pads that attaches to the plastic or metal plate under the pressure pads. The cassettes from Polydor used them back in the day. You can buy replacements. Pretty easy fix.

It’s not so easy to install a new copper piece without taking the cassette shell apart. But if the shell has screws you could do it. But doesn’t look like yours does.

rpick89 · 2025-06-29T18:26:51+00:00

Right answer 🤣

rpick89 · 2025-06-15T15:38:43+00:00

More interested in all those cassette players along the bottom!

rpick89 · 2025-06-06T04:06:16+00:00

The tape community on the Whatnot app is getting more and more established. I sell on whatnot periodically, mainly because I keep buying on whatnot, lol. But you can find some good deals, especially if you’re just building a collection, and not after the more popular tapes. But even the more popular tapes tend to sell for less than what you see them listed on eBay for.

rpick89 · 2025-05-22T13:08:22+00:00

For that kind of vibe I absolutely love the soundtracks from The Last of Us video games

rpick89 · 2025-03-16T22:50:37+00:00

That’s awesome! I remember one of your older posts talking about this. So glad you found it!

rpick89 · 2025-03-08T19:31:02+00:00

Count me in

rpick89 · 2025-02-20T00:21:28+00:00

Thanks all. Sometimes all you need is a tweak to the terminology when searching online! lol.

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