tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post6990536454590217987..comments2024-03-24T08:31:50.254-07:00Comments on The Chronicles of Fuji: The Box That Broke My HeartFujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-57773255291095413922015-03-26T20:11:38.621-07:002015-03-26T20:11:38.621-07:00Hey just saw this. Give me a bit and I can give yo...Hey just saw this. Give me a bit and I can give you the numbers. What's your email?<br /><br />(by the way, using this story in my pickup I told you about. Will publish on Apr 10th)Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-20209326014737325702015-03-16T16:21:30.345-07:002015-03-16T16:21:30.345-07:00Holy smoke. I just realized that anyone subscribe...Holy smoke. I just realized that anyone subscribed to my comments is having their mailbox blown up. Sorry for the excessive comments. From this point forward, I'm going to combined my comments into one long comment. Sorry everyone.<br /><br />arpsmith - totally recommend it. at 60¢ can you really go wrong?<br /><br />matthew scott - that sounds like an entertaining way to do a box break. as long as everyone has fun that's all that matters. for me... it would be too painful to hand over something I really, really wanted for myself.<br /><br />1967ers - totally agree. I did a reverse box break for 2013 topps five star which was really fun. I spent a lot of $$$ but got the cards I really wanted.<br /><br />zippy - i'm with ya. i doubt i'll split a box with anyone (except maybe my nephew if he starts collecting again) in the future.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-15276944845591286802015-03-16T16:15:33.416-07:002015-03-16T16:15:33.416-07:00Looking back... you were definitely wiser than I w...Looking back... you were definitely wiser than I was. I'm sure a 1996 Donruss Griffey is about the same price as a 1996 SPx Griffey these days.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-84202108881393435372015-03-16T16:13:24.934-07:002015-03-16T16:13:24.934-07:00Huge fan of the Bound for Glory inserts. Btw... G...Huge fan of the Bound for Glory inserts. Btw... Griffey also has a promo card for this set too (if you're into that sort of thing).Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-48288262972414147422015-03-16T16:11:37.453-07:002015-03-16T16:11:37.453-07:00Me too. 1998 was probably the year I spent the mo...Me too. 1998 was probably the year I spent the most money on cards in my lifetime. And the whole serial numbered thing was a big part of that.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-84989202100308637292015-03-16T16:09:31.401-07:002015-03-16T16:09:31.401-07:00One of these days I'll pull the trigger myself...One of these days I'll pull the trigger myself and grab the Piazza autograph... and Griffey too.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-6251866676439344002015-03-16T16:08:48.396-07:002015-03-16T16:08:48.396-07:00Yeah... I love your blog. If you email me a list,...Yeah... I love your blog. If you email me a list, I might be able to help you with the 96/97 hockey set.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-79697460283674267052015-03-16T16:07:49.463-07:002015-03-16T16:07:49.463-07:00Yeah... I have no idea who I pulled from the box. ...Yeah... I have no idea who I pulled from the box. However... I remember what I didn't pull ;)Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-48707429269204237822015-03-16T16:06:45.045-07:002015-03-16T16:06:45.045-07:00Great name for a band!Great name for a band!Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-78722330457600734282015-03-16T16:06:24.303-07:002015-03-16T16:06:24.303-07:00I like the drafting the cards idea... and might co...I like the drafting the cards idea... and might consider doing that with a buddy. Actually... the owner let me pick first... I just didn't pick the right pack :(Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-61571524949243699532015-03-16T16:03:53.020-07:002015-03-16T16:03:53.020-07:00I had no business spending that much either. Ende...I had no business spending that much either. Ended up with crazy credit card debt b/c of $2, $3, $4, and $5 packs.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-36845562965099818552015-03-12T19:57:13.322-07:002015-03-12T19:57:13.322-07:00By the time I came into the hobby SPx was long gon...By the time I came into the hobby SPx was long gone so I have zero memories about it. Although I briefly had the infamous Jeter RC that I ended up giving away.<br /><br />As for splitting a box, I've never done such a thing and sort of doubt I ever will. I'd prefer to have an entire box to myself I guess.Zippy Zappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695389359056056119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-75666790119082400022015-03-12T09:04:03.195-07:002015-03-12T09:04:03.195-07:00I don't think I bought a single thing between ...I don't think I bought a single thing between 1996 and 2005 just because I got so annoyed by all the short prints and premium brands. There is a ton of stuff I missed. Now I kind of like those shiny things, but I'd still never go near a product that is $250+ per box and you only get 5 cards. Far better to just buy the one you want outright, or wait 19 years and get it for $1. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-52469239702100826722015-03-12T05:13:34.127-07:002015-03-12T05:13:34.127-07:00I have lost some decent cards playing pack wars wi...I have lost some decent cards playing pack wars with a group of friends. Whomever playing grabs a pack, then someone calls out a number from the base set. The closest person gets all the packs from the people who are playing. The best card I ever won from doing that was a high end Phillip Rivers rookie auto. The others guys playing were pissed.BobWalkthePlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011292576523365641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-69702107526476737202015-03-11T22:10:35.271-07:002015-03-11T22:10:35.271-07:00I couldn't afford it back in the day but I rea...I couldn't afford it back in the day but I really like the cards today. That Griffey is sweet looking, even though I don't collect him it may be worth picking up.arpsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906792508761334151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-67406563669544295832015-03-11T22:09:06.500-07:002015-03-11T22:09:06.500-07:00I have no idea why but this comment cracked me up ...I have no idea why but this comment cracked me up - I started laughing out loud. Thanks!arpsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906792508761334151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-90269343233605430472015-03-11T20:58:31.289-07:002015-03-11T20:58:31.289-07:00That was the type of stuff that elementary/middle ...That was the type of stuff that elementary/middle school aged me looked at while at my monthly LCS visit and I totally wanted it. But I was more interested in blowing all my allowance money on a bunch of packs of Donruss and Collector's Choice than on just one or two packs of this stuff. Need More Cardboardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540048778639635835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-79448234037197494132015-03-11T20:22:31.413-07:002015-03-11T20:22:31.413-07:00When I was a teenager I helped my sister's fri...When I was a teenager I helped my sister's friends move. In return they bought me one of each Griffey from this set (three cards, not including the gold nor the auto). Best form of payment ever.The Junior Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276740693294231134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-321136514004148672015-03-11T19:14:53.217-07:002015-03-11T19:14:53.217-07:00I was totally and amazingly smitten with the 1998 ...I was totally and amazingly smitten with the 1998 SPx Finite set. Every card was serial numbered! Ah, capricious youth. jacobmrleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13991748868368917576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-35622419156069208722015-03-11T17:43:23.415-07:002015-03-11T17:43:23.415-07:001996 SPx is probably one of my favorite sets ever....1996 SPx is probably one of my favorite sets ever. So cheap now. When I go to finally buy a Piazza autograph this might be the one I grab. I was hoping to land one way back when.Ryan Cracknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843206023982274481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-63594011770255730752015-03-11T17:00:08.045-07:002015-03-11T17:00:08.045-07:00I know you have been to my blog to see my love of ...I know you have been to my blog to see my love of Spx in the late 90's. I have chased down the 96,97,98 football sets. 1996 I also have the Montana and Marino autos (all through trade) and I have the two commemorative inserts for them that year as well.<br /><br />I also have a partial set of 96-97 spx hockey. I still crave to finish that and chase down the baseball sets too!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-51037779461302761332015-03-11T15:58:53.714-07:002015-03-11T15:58:53.714-07:00I bought a pack of 1996 SPX and pulled a Clemens. ...I bought a pack of 1996 SPX and pulled a Clemens. <br /><br />The details are fuzzy now but I also pulled the Griffey Jr. from sort of repack box with unopened backs. Laurenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09560491721875658178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-15912929393725152662015-03-11T15:39:10.151-07:002015-03-11T15:39:10.151-07:00I was in a band called Rochambeau.I was in a band called Rochambeau.JediJeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261262040532716901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-73210425563711109242015-03-11T15:35:26.629-07:002015-03-11T15:35:26.629-07:00I've never been a fan of SPx... in any sport.
...I've never been a fan of SPx... in any sport.<br /><br />As for splitting boxes, anytime I do it, we draft the cards.<br />Open all the packs<br />Lay out the cards<br />Take turns picking.<br /><br />So you have a 50/50 shot or 33/33/33 shot at first pick. Practice your Rochambeau.Captain Canuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02189853561737282234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-45408677827919341242015-03-11T15:10:59.868-07:002015-03-11T15:10:59.868-07:00I wasn't busting anything that cost more than ...I wasn't busting anything that cost more than $2 a pack back then. SPx (and all of the products that came in tins, lunchboxes, or cans) were the stuff that made my mouth water when I went to the LCS. It's a little mind blowing how cheap some of those hard to hit inserts are today. The Kendall from '96 SPx is probably my favorite Pirate card from that year.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04854315904173219584noreply@blogger.com