Month: March 2011

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

No, I don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day…but apparently, Don Cherry does. This picture of Don from the most recent episode of Coach’s Corner is just flat out ridiculous.

As the McDonald’s commercial says, “I’m lovin’ it!”

I don’t know how Don Cherry manages to outdo himself, but somehow he consistently does. That fact is almost as scary as the florescent green hat that he wore Saturday night.

Not too long ago, I found a blog that documents what Don Cherry wears each week. The blog is cleverly entitled Don We Now Our Gay Apparel. Sadly, they haven’t updated in 5 weeks (despite my girlfriend emailing their webmaster a copy of the above pic).

Also, I wanted to make a some sort of joke about how if Don Cherry had a cherry on his hat, he’d look like a Shamrock Shake. But it’s late, I’m sick and joke writing is not my forte at 11:45pm.

Plus, I realize that not everywhere in North America has Shamrock Shakes

Question: So now I ask you….does your local McDonalds sell Shamrock Shakes during the month of March?

2010-11 Artifacts Box Break

In a move completely out of character, I purchased a hobby box of 2010-11 Artifacts Hockey. Partly because I like the design and partly because I couldn’t find many quality vintage singles at the show I attendedon Saturday.

Plus, I never buy any high-end boxes. I’m tired of watching from the sidelines, so I decided to take the plunge and see if I get anything good. Continue reading “2010-11 Artifacts Box Break”

Saturday Card Show – A Quick Recap

This Saturday, I went to the Sun-Times Sports Collectibles Show in Rosemont, IL. A few quick highlights and lowlights:

  • I traded cards–yes TRADED CARDS–with fellow collectors Tim (The Real DFG) and Nick. It was like being a kid again. I got cards I wanted and I got rid of cards that I didn’t want. Best of all, there was no haggling or price guides involved. Negotiations pretty much went like this:

    “Here are some cards you need.”
    “Thanks! Here are some cards you need.”

  • My 3 favorite hockey dealers were not at the show. A large, bearded fellow who calls himself “Big John” and deals mainly in newer hockey singles was notably absent, as was this older Canadian gentlemen who deals solely in high-quality, pre-1974 hockey cards. And my favorite hockey card-dealing couple, Diane and Paul Bogar of D & P Collectibles, were not at the show either. 
  • My friend Danny went with me. He’s not into sports cards, but he collects jerseys (the ones you wear, not jersey cards) and logo patches. Danny does well at finding jerseys for steals. It’s always more fun to go with a friend. 
  • I couldn’t find any great deals on vintage singles, but found plenty of dealers trying to get full book value for their cards. Sorry, but I can’t afford $200 for a Guy Lafleur rookie card…I don’t care how near-mint it is.And if I’m going to break the bank on one, I’m going to get it from the Canadian guy mentioned above 
    • I did pick up some mid-grade vintage singles from the 1960s. I’ll post pictures soon.
    • I bought a box of this year’s Artifacts. I know–that is so unlike me. I usually stick to the low-end, 500 card sets, but there’s a first time for everything. Hopefully, I’ll open them tonight while watching the Blackhawks-Shaaarks game.
      • Speaking of first times, I bought 4 boxes of In The Game hockey cards. I’ve never purchased any of their “not licensed by the NHL” stuff. Box breaks coming soon.  
      •  I purchased numerous autographed cards–for very little money. But I’ll post those on my other blog.  
        • The show ended at 5pm. Waaaaaah! I was there for 8 hours, and could have stayed another 2. But then I would have went home broke.  
        • Finally, I purchased a 1977-78 Topps Hockey Set for $66. It was in near-mint shape–sharp corners, great centering, perfect edges–but was missing #81 (Islanders checklist). 

          Despite my favorite vendors not being there–and the overall dearth of quality-yet-affordable hockey–I had a better time at this show than I usually do. I went with a friend to the show, met a friend there and made a new one. Plus, I didn’t spend all the money in my pocket.

          Funny article in The Onion

          The Onion newspaper does not print articles about hockey very often, and when they do it is usually about the sport’s apparent lack of popularity and/or fan support. However, this one was downright hilarious:

          Calgary Flames Trying To Keep Fact That They’re A Hockey Team From Landlord

          Anyone who grew up watching the 1970s sitcom Three’s Company–-and knows their Flames’ history–will especially appreciate this one. Captain Canuck, I’m looking in your general direction here.

          In other news…things seem to be getting back on track for me. I’ve been able to update Sal’s Hockey Autographs every day for a week, and plan on getting some new “Junk” up here over the weekend and early next week.