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Patrick Imhoff's avatar

Wow, 2005 is a Pittsburgh fans dream come true: Sid, Cutch, and Troy, three of the best to ever do it in their respective sports. I still wonder if Cutch is a future HOF guy, a lot of people say Joey Votto is but not Cutch, despite having very similar numbers and playing in very similar markets

So, to keep your Top 11 list going, I have a few more:

12. Selling cards on eBay that are worth under $2 yet charging $8 for shipping. Throw those in a PWE and mail them off for under $1. (I understand eBay used to only charge fee's based on listing price and not shipping, but that changed to include shipping a long time ago)

13. The Make an Offer Option: Two parts to this. Part 1, if you are making an offer, don't ask for more than %50 off, that is just insulting to the seller. Part 2, if you are the seller, don't tell us we can make an offer if you aren't willing to accept an offer. I have had sellers counter my offer with the exact price of the listing before, I was dumbfounded. If you are using this option, you must be willing to at least take %10 off.

14. Athletes who buy all their cards: I am all for when an athlete see's their card on a post on social media and reaches out to make a trade for it, that is cool and connects the collector to the athlete. Where I think it gets bad is when the athlete buys up every numbered card and their are none left for the collectors of the world.

Airing of the grievances complete, now on to feats of strength!

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Scott H's avatar

Wow, what a shoutout! Thanks so much, David! It’s absolutely my pleasure to be around this awesome Happy Hobby Community that you’ve created!

What a great article about those ever-present hobby rascals! Had experiences with every single one on the list, and I agree! I really enjoyed the quote about the gorgeous lady with the mole!

Looks like a really good year all around for rookies in 2005!

Well done, thanks!

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