Bad Wax

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Monday Night Contest – Some Packs and a Vintage Football Card

This contest is going to be a nice one.  I got a stack of 1974 Topps Football cards.  The winner gets their team choice and two packs of bad wax.  Just list your favorite football team (make sure they were around in 1974) and what your favorite pre – 1987 football card set is as a comment.  Good luck everyone!

July 12, 2009 Posted by chemgod | Blog News | | 31 Comments

Bad Wax World of Patches – Mike Lowell

lowell patch

Name: Mike Lowell (3 color patch)

Position: 3rd baseman

Team: Florida Marlins (now with Boston Red Sox)

Set it’s from: 2004 Upper Deck Sweet Spot

Serial Number: 26/85

How obtained: via trade

Why this Card?: When I first started this blog I posted an autographed rookie card of Mike Lowell.  Well someone emailed me and he wanted that card (among some others).  I took him up on his offer since right now I am more into patch cards than autographs.  I like Mike because he is a grinder, he’s a guy who hits 0.280/20/80 every season.  He might eek it out one season but soar past it the next, but he gets it done.  He is a fighter that I would take over guys like Alex Rodriguez any time.  I met him the year he was drafted, as just a young man.  I knew after meeting him he was going to be a great player.  He may never get in the Hall of Fame, but in my book he’s already there.

But What About the Set?: 2004 Upper Deck Sweet Spot boxes run about $125 on eBay. They contain 12 packs with 4 cards per pack. You get at least one sweet spot signature card, and 2 game used patches / jerseys per box.  On a level of dollars per hit, you’re looking at $35 a pop, very much on the high side, but some of the signature cards are fantastic.

Beckett’s Value: $25

eBay Value: Not currently listed

July 13, 2009 Posted by chemgod | Bad Wax World of Patches | , , | No Comments Yet

Bad Wax Presents – 1st Round Draft Pick Cards – Bobby Borchering

We are nearly 2/3 of the way through the set, I have started to send out the cards but have not gotten any back of yet.  The next prospect up in Bobby Borchering who was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks right before AJ Pollack.  The Diamondbacks definitely got two powerhouse players that should be on their roster sooner rather than later.  Bobby is committed to play at the University of Florida this year, and the Gator Nation is very excited about him possibly being there.  My guess is that the money is going to be too good to pass up but he will be a late signee.

Front

bobby bochering front

Back

bobby bochering back

If anyone has any ideas about a cool hockey card template, I am all ears.  Right now I’m very stuck as to where to go.  I was thinking an ice background but in the end I’m just stuck with a whole lot of nothing.  Free cards to anyone who comes up with a cool design.

July 13, 2009 Posted by chemgod | custom TTMs | , , , , | No Comments Yet

Free Autograph Signings – Week of 7/13/09

There are some interesting athletes signing this week, but not as many as I would expect going into the All Star week.  So if you know of any more, please leave it as a comment.  As always, please call ahead to confirm both the appearance and time of the signing listed below.  Also if you are looking for the MLB All Star Fan Fest schedule of signings please see <here>.

7/13/09

  • Herschel Walker – football – 12pm – 2pm – Cedar Point, 1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky, Ohio

7/14/09

  • Cris Cyborg – fighter – 2:30pm – ? – Madison Square Garden,New York, New York
  • Gina Carano – fighter – 2:30pm – ? – Madison Square Garden,New York, New York
  • Evan Brown – soccer – 6pm – 7pm – Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Ave South, Seattle, Washington

7/15/09

  • Vince Carter – basketball – TBA – Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 East Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, Florida

7/16/09

  • Randy Jones – baseball – 4pm – 6pm  – Soleil At K, 660 K St, San Diego, California
  • Roddy White – football – 6:30pm – ? – ESPN Zone, 3030 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Georgia

7/17/09

  • Derrel Thomas – baseball – TBA – Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Avenue, Los Angeles, California
  • Randy Jones – baseball – 4pm – 6pm – Tilted Kilt, 310 10th Ave, San Diego, California
  • Alex Brown – football – 4pm – 6pm – TCF Bank, 1440 W North Ave, Melrose Park, Illinois
  • John Wokenfuss – baseball – TBA – Fifth Third Ballpark: Grand Rapids, 4500 West River Drive, Comstock Park, Michigan
  • Rick Leach – baseball – 7pm – ? – SkyDome, 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, Ontario
  • Robin Cole – football – 11am – 3pm – Giant Eagle, 100 Sugar Run Rd, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Not the best week  for free signings, but come back during the week to see the latest updates to this list.  If you do go to any of these or the Fanfest, please email me as I would like to get something signed.  Also if you go, take some pictures and email them to me and I will post them on the site.  If I missed any signings, please leave a comment.

July 12, 2009 Posted by chemgod | free autographs | | 1 Comment

Bad Wax Presents – 1st Round Draft Pick Cards – Alex White

A flame thrower from UNC.  His stock dropped quite a bit because of his play in the college playoffs.  He is a top 10 player and the Indians got a great deal in picking him up in the 15 slot.  He should be able to adjust to the pro game quickly and really the only thing he has to work on is his ability to go late in the season.

Front

alex white front

Back

alex white back

If anyone has any ideas about a cool hockey card template, I am all ears.  Right now I’m very stuck as to where to go.  I was thinking an ice background but in the end I’m just stuck with a whole lot of nothing.  Free cards to anyone who comes up with a cool design.

July 12, 2009 Posted by chemgod | custom TTMs | , , , , | No Comments Yet

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