Celebrate what? Well, I finally got a new job, that's what. I was only out of work for a few weeks, but knew about my layoff since February and put the brakes on card buying at that time even though I was still employed for a few more months. My only card purchase was the two big boxes from the thrift store recently.
As you may know, it's a tough job market right now (maybe a little better than the spring). In my case I work in an extremely niche area, so applying to job postings aren't an option for me, it's all networking. It was easy to feel down in those first few frustrating months, so surprise envelopes with cards were a big lift to my spirits. This week I mailed out cards to almost everyone who sent me something over the past few months, either bloggers or OBCers, as a way to say thank you and return that nice feeling of surprise cards.
And to continue that spirit, here is a giveaway! Everything here comes from those thrift store boxes. Most cards are in good shape but some might have minor flaws; I didn't include anything that was in bad shape. There's some vintage mixed in, but most cards are from the 80s and 90s, a few newer.
Please claim up to nine cards, and do feel free to go up to nine! It's first-come-first-served, but read the descriptions for each group, sometimes there are multiples of a card available. Only US addresses please, unless you are an OBC member or we have traded before. To claim cards, leave a comment with the group number and position in the photo; for example, if you want the Kershaw in that first group, claim it as 1-5.
GROUP 1 (Multiple claims welcome on the Daulton, I have several) [UPDATE: 3, 5, 6, 9 claimed]
GROUP 2 (let me know if you want other '97 Donruss Elite cards; I have a lot more than these) [UPDATE: 2, 4, 5, 7, 9 claimed]
GROUP 3 (multiples of some of these available, and many more from this set, 1997 Flair Showcase Row 1; if you are interested in other cards from the set let me know, no big stars though) [UPDATE: 1 claimed]
GROUP 4 [UPDATE: 2, 8, 9 claimed]
GROUP 5 [UPDATE: 1, 3, 6, 8, 9 claimed]
GROUP 6 (multiple claims welcome on the Phillies team issue Gallagher, I have several) [UPDATE: 1, 7, 8, 9 claimed]
GROUP 7 [UPDATE: 4, 5, 6 claimed]
GROUP 8 (2 copies of the East vs West and several copies of the Aura available) [UPDATE: 2, 4, 5, 6 claimed]
GROUP 9 [UPDATE: 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 claimed]
GROUP 10 [UPDATE: 1, 3, 8, 9 claimed]
GROUP 11 (yes, that's half a 1967 Topps card, great if you love Bill Robinson but hate Joe Verbanic) [UPDATE: 1, 7, 8 claimed]
GROUP 12: (several copies each available for the Palmer, Fingers and Yount; I have several other big stars from that set available. Also several copies available for Thomas and Tudor) [UPDATE: 8, 9 claimed]
GROUP 13 [UPDATE: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 claimed]
GROUP 14 (multiple copies available for the cards in the top row. Other cards in that subset available) [UPDATE: 5, 9 claimed]
GROUP 15 [UPDATE: 1 claimed]
GROUP 16: (Several copies available of the oversize Larry Brown Steelers team issue. Also several other oversized Eagles team issue cards available. Will pack them in the PWE as best I can.) [UPDATE: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 claimed]
GROUP 17 [UPDATE: 3, 4, 8, 9 claimed]
GROUP 18 [UPDATE: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 claimed]
GROUP 19 (Several Empire Strikes Back cards in similarly rough shape available. The two 1948 Bowmans are reprints from 1978. Also several more cards available from that 1982 Byrnes Fire Department set.) [UPDATE: 1, 5 claimed]
Congrats! A big relief I'm sure! Glad for you.
ReplyDeleteJust a few claims:
Page 2-5 (Nolan Ryan)
Page 4-8 (Greg Maddux)
Page 16-7 (Eagles' Zimmerman)
Page 18-1 (QB Leaders)
Congrats on getting back to work ya make me feel like a slacker with my 2 jobs. Anyways put me down for these
ReplyDelete2-4
6-7
6-8
6-9
9-8
19-1
That's great news, Bo! I hope the new opportunity is all you could want.
ReplyDeletereally good news - congratulations!
ReplyDeletei'll request these, please and thanks
6-9
8-2
9-4
10-1
10-3
12-4
13-1
Wishing you all the best with the new job!
ReplyDelete1-6
ReplyDelete1-9
3-1
4-9
5-1
5-3
8-2
9-3
15-1
I don't think I have commented on your blog before but I know i have read various postings. Congratulations on the new job! I have been job hunting too. I am interested in the following cards:
ReplyDelete9:9
12:8
13:2
13:8
18:5
18:6
Congratulations on the new job! I'll be sending out something for you (and AJ) too soon.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new job! I got the cards you sent yesterday! Thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, we'll done!
ReplyDeletePg 14, card 9...it's a Tigers player. Thanks
Bo - claims on:
ReplyDelete10: 8 and 9
12: 2 and 3
- Michael Salinsky (OBC)
I'm glad to hear about your new job--that's worth celebrating indeed!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, and thanks.
ReplyDelete6-1
9-7
12-5
13-3
14-1, 5
When i clicked, I was hoping the reason for celebration was going to be a new job. Congrats! Nothing for me this time for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWonderful that you got the job. Hope it works out very well.
ReplyDeleteI don't think anyone's claimed:
2-2 (Thorpe)
2-9 (Gooden)
3-1 (Murray)
7-4 (Cooper)
7-5 (McGraw)
8-6 (Fernandez)
12-9 Wright
You mention '97 Fleer Showcase--if you happen to have any of the Mets from that set I'd be happy to have them.
Thanks!
Glad to hear the good news! Over the years I have been in a similar situation a few times. It always seems to work out some way. Minnesota teams are always my go to. I would like to claim these if they are still available.
ReplyDelete5-9
8-5
11-7
13-7
16-5
17-8
17-9
18-7
18-8
Thank you so much!
Congrats on finding a new job! I wish you the best of luck with it!
ReplyDeleteYeah. Congrats on the job. I suck at networking.
ReplyDelete1 -- 5
4 - 2
11 - 8
16 - 2, 3, 8, 9
17 - 4
18 - 2
Thanks.
Congratulations on the new job!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new job sir! Hope it all works out for you.
ReplyDeleteIf still available, may I claim:
2-7 (If you have other Donruss Elite Cubs, I'd take them)
3-7 (Same Cubs deal for the Showcase)
5-8
7-6
8-4
17-3
19-Whatever extra ESB cards you have!