tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post8900639857473556970..comments2024-03-24T08:31:50.254-07:00Comments on The Chronicles of Fuji: Budget CutsFujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-41456296389348038122020-08-01T13:55:13.279-07:002020-08-01T13:55:13.279-07:00Honestly, I have never been able to spend much on ...Honestly, I have never been able to spend much on cards, but the last few months I have opened the purse strings a little more. Not a lot. And if you have 40-50000 cards you are needing to get rid of, I am tempted to drive down and steal them from you!!The Diamond Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001830855287742523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-35152097284510462802020-07-30T16:42:34.172-07:002020-07-30T16:42:34.172-07:00What’s a hobby budget? As my post for SCC end will...What’s a hobby budget? As my post for SCC end will include how much of an impact covid has had on my collecting this year Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-8656395986014295622020-07-29T20:19:14.932-07:002020-07-29T20:19:14.932-07:00the lost collector - crazy prices have made life m...the lost collector - crazy prices have made life much simpler for me ;D<br /><br />nick - i know what you're saying. the bottom line is i can't stand clutter and by opening up boxes, it creates more clutter. glad you're back at the book store. can't wait to eventually get back into my classroom<br /><br />peter k steinberg - last year i went through a phase where i was trying to avoid buying lowend cards. the past few months has been the exact opposite. i love the 28¢ card purchases<br /><br />laurens - yeah, i haven't seen a decent selection of cards in quite some time at my local target. then again, the only thing i'd really want to buy is a box of big league<br /><br />wax pack wonders - sadly... my birthday and holiday money wouldn't get me too far ;D<br /><br />night owl - switching directions is the current trend. some people are embracing it. others aren't<br /><br />shlabotnik report - i sort of wasted the opportunity to get my collection organized this summer. i just wasn't in the mood. but i'm glad you were able to do it and use it as therapy. in the past it's worked for me. these days, not so much<br /><br />elliptical man - when you do go to target, do they have a selection? if so... i'm super jealous. i haven't seen any of the guys i normally buy cards from locally. they're usually set up at card shows and flea markets. haven't been to either since the lockdown<br /><br />dennis - i'm planning on listed the stuff this weekend. keep your fingers crossed. tcdb won't be happening anytime soon. the new school year is just around the corner and i'll be working harder this year than i have in over a decade as i try to teach from home. i miss teaching my students in person.<br /><br />shoeboxlegends - i saw that. great minds think alike<br /><br />the snorting bull - that's cool that you're supporting small businesses. i've been trying to do my part by ordering from restaurants and bringing it home at least twice a week. lol. and if you're wondering... i have put on a few pounds<br /><br />bbcardz - yeah, that live box break was a nice change of scenery. maybe other bloggers will start doing it<br /><br />johnnys trading spot - hope you stocked up on supplies early in the pandemic. not sure about binder and pages, but things like penny sleeves and top loaders are way overpriced right now.<br /><br />sean - glad you have job security. that's the most important thing. i've tried the price per card limit, but it didn't work for me. if i find a card i really like and it's a good price i'll buy it. well... assuming i can afford it<br /><br />sg488 - funny you mentioned the movies. was talking to someone recently and she said that was the thing she missed the most about this situation we're in. i don't usually go the the movies except for when a star wars movie comes out or when we take the kids there during our annual summer school field trip. as for cutting back on eating out. i still go out at least twice a week to support the local businesses, so it's a good thing i'm spending less on cards ;D<br /><br />nick vossbrink - just let me know... and i'll send you some first couple seasons of sharks<br /><br />steve at 1975baseballcards.com - prices should start falling soon, but hopefully it won't crash and scare away people who rejoined the hobby. i like the fact that there are so many people interested in collecting (even if some of them are doing it for investment purposes)<br /><br />jeremya1um - i don't blame you about card shops and card shows. although i did got to my lcs recently (for the first time in years to buy 200ct. boxes) and was very impressed at how they're trying to keep their customers safe.<br /><br />robert - yeah, i've been really impressed with your set building. keep it up!<br /><br />arpsmith - those patches are pretty cool. looks like bonds has a card in that set<br /><br />gca - my buddy has been bugging me to sell. it's tempting, but i haven't dove into that realm yet. i'm afraid if i do, i'll enjoy the money too much ;DFujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-51630105427475055252020-07-28T10:39:54.268-07:002020-07-28T10:39:54.268-07:00I never stopped working but still got the stim che...I never stopped working but still got the stim check, so my spending has remained the same ~ which means freely and all the time. Helps that I've been selling off chunks of the hoard and trading steadily too. Thanks to all the buyers and traders!GCAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14713246271197550543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-66101569936993966122020-07-28T09:01:17.224-07:002020-07-28T09:01:17.224-07:00COVID really hasn't made a change in my budget...COVID really hasn't made a change in my budget but the crazy prices on new cards has changed up what I am picking up as I am working on some older cards and sets instead of new sets and every Giant that comes out.<br /><br />That Zito manupatch is awesome btw, super cool looking card.arpsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906792508761334151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-45128239837752949362020-07-28T05:23:15.472-07:002020-07-28T05:23:15.472-07:00COVID-19 has actually helped me refocus on finishi...COVID-19 has actually helped me refocus on finishing sets. Less money spent on packs at the big box stores means more for singles and trades. Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12317401112145746593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-90404892198928734542020-07-28T01:53:29.825-07:002020-07-28T01:53:29.825-07:00Thankfully I still have a job so it hasn’t really ...Thankfully I still have a job so it hasn’t really impacted what I spend on cards. The problem is that I don’t really buy stuff online, I’m nervous to go to a card shop or shows, and the stuff on our shelves at Walmart and Target are bare. Jeremya1umhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631055539594841302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-12826211917296208322020-07-27T22:31:09.416-07:002020-07-27T22:31:09.416-07:00So many things to comment on. That “damaged” Gwynn...So many things to comment on. That “damaged” Gwynn is pretty cool. If I found a 75 card like that I’d absolutely keep it. Also that’s a nice 75 patch even if not intended to represent the year. The prices are definitely inflated I’m wondering when it’ll peak or crash. It seems to be across the board on everything so in a way that’s made it easier to avoid buying stuff.Steve at 1975BaseballCards.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091628519330650525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-76619985246300965872020-07-27T21:03:19.171-07:002020-07-27T21:03:19.171-07:00Love that helmetless Doug Wilson. I don't coll...Love that helmetless Doug Wilson. I don't collect Hockey but I could see myself making an exception for those first couple seasons of Sharks.Nick Vossbrinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162939001181537887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-34592213399943614152020-07-27T20:14:17.513-07:002020-07-27T20:14:17.513-07:00Budget's the same but plenty more money since ...Budget's the same but plenty more money since no going to the movies or eating out at sportbars /restaurants.sg488https://www.blogger.com/profile/00993979741912316505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-34345176743496909342020-07-27T19:19:19.171-07:002020-07-27T19:19:19.171-07:00I gave myself a limit of 1000 Yen per card in an a...I gave myself a limit of 1000 Yen per card in an attempt to reduce my spending, but all I've found is that I am buying more cards under that and my average spending per month is about the same. I've been lucky though, haven't lost my job or any income (yet), hope it stays that way. Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681778110046124243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-39306920582768001932020-07-27T18:59:05.347-07:002020-07-27T18:59:05.347-07:00It most certainly has. I am spending double what I...It most certainly has. I am spending double what I was before Covid. In my defense, it was also a planned increase which is predominately spent on binders and pages, and binders and pages, and binders and pages. Less on actual cards, although I went overboard at Sportlots for a few months.Johnnys Trading Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202597965281782849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-76140240756028611232020-07-27T17:32:42.335-07:002020-07-27T17:32:42.335-07:00It was nice hanging out with you and the other guy...It was nice hanging out with you and the other guys during Dennis' box break on YouTube. Dennis will be sending me a nice stack those '88 Pacific Legends for my set along with some other cards on his trade list that I still have to pick. I'll be sending him some '69 Topps Tigers along with a 1996 Pinnacle Denny's #18 Cecil Fielder.bbcardzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12290656676306029566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-48610188837679215122020-07-27T16:56:49.306-07:002020-07-27T16:56:49.306-07:00I think that my budget has been roughly the same. ...I think that my budget has been roughly the same. I am grateful to still have a job, so I am trying to spend money where I can to help people out. Especially small businesses. The Snorting Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376669412007613030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-44814786311167256152020-07-27T16:41:42.291-07:002020-07-27T16:41:42.291-07:00We both posted a Doug Wilson card today, how rando...We both posted a Doug Wilson card today, how random is that?!?!shoeboxlegendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642879419337014960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-69134080525825522302020-07-27T16:34:58.748-07:002020-07-27T16:34:58.748-07:00Beautiful Fidrych! I'm definitely missing some...Beautiful Fidrych! I'm definitely missing some Kellogg's cards in my life.<br /><br />Glad you liked some of the stuff I tossed in, and I hope you don't have to wait too long to bust the Pacific Legends. Someone here please buy up Fuji's stuff!<br /><br />My spending has been trending down the last few years anyway for a few reasons:<br />-Not spending on wax because nothing is worth it anymore<br />-Limiting eBay purchases to hard-to-find stuff because shipping rates have gotten ridiculous<br />-Being pickier about what I bring in so I don't end up with so much junk I have to get rid of<br /><br />Not to be any more of a shill than I already am, but now's a great time to get on TCDB and make some trades since that's more productive than spending on new stuff right now anyway.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09644523735533872065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-82409071420040086492020-07-27T15:48:34.153-07:002020-07-27T15:48:34.153-07:00I'm spending a bit less. I'm spending abo...I'm spending a bit less. I'm spending about the same at my dealer's, but I'm not hitting Target once a month (2 blaster boxes usually) or Walgreen's a couple times a month (repacks). Elliptical Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516754757484718622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-24697046637125544762020-07-27T14:49:28.894-07:002020-07-27T14:49:28.894-07:00My budget hasn't changed, but I just haven'...My budget hasn't changed, but I just haven't been in "acquisition mode" for the most part. It seemed a good time to work on organization, and that's gone a long way towards satisfying my 'card time' needs.<br /><br />One thing that occurred to me the other day... Before the lockdown, if I was having a crap day at work, I might run over to Target during lunch or after work for some retail therapy... but I've been working remotely since March, and if I want to blow off some steam I just take a time out from work and go into the next room and organize for a few minutes.<br /><br />Plus, there's just been so little in Target these days.Shlabotnik Reporthttp://shlabotnikreport.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-78577841298728112812020-07-27T14:09:09.247-07:002020-07-27T14:09:09.247-07:00For the last four months, my blog has been all abo...For the last four months, my blog has been all about how I'm spending my card money in the covid era. The budget amount hasn't changed, the direction has.night owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11673973790245316059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-67050440421367194052020-07-27T13:28:44.343-07:002020-07-27T13:28:44.343-07:00Probably spending about the same. Trying to use bi...Probably spending about the same. Trying to use birthday, holiday money as much as possible.Jeff B - Wax Pack Wonders https://www.blogger.com/profile/04466080281782632354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-71323851377041389802020-07-27T12:44:19.071-07:002020-07-27T12:44:19.071-07:00There has been a nationwide retail drought as far ...There has been a nationwide retail drought as far as cards go, so I'm not in a position to buy anything, but I do worry about being able to justify picking my spots as far as online purchases go. Laurenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09560491721875658178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-47826427170187065282020-07-27T11:21:54.428-07:002020-07-27T11:21:54.428-07:00Awesome cards you got to show off in this blog pos...Awesome cards you got to show off in this blog post! The people in this hobby continue to impress me with their kindness and thoughtfulness. I've had a couple of binges of buying cards but mostly these are on the cheap side, probably averaging under .28 cents a card. Peter K Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08502746737530418049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-22897073597053863182020-07-27T11:17:38.728-07:002020-07-27T11:17:38.728-07:00I certainly understand the reasoning, but for the ...I certainly understand the reasoning, but for the life of me I still don't get how people can get unopened packs/boxes of product and not open them right then and there!<br /><br />I've definitely spent less on cards during the pandemic, but it wasn't as drastic of a change as I thought it'd be. Getting my job back has certainly helped ease some of the worrying over buying cards.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508921644099472101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-66864144899290772242020-07-27T11:16:45.372-07:002020-07-27T11:16:45.372-07:00My budget is about the same, in general. Although ...My budget is about the same, in general. Although I'm spending a but less overall because it's hard to find cards due to crazy prices.The Lost Collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07281282785351456790noreply@blogger.com