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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Flea Market Finds #62: Tequila Flavored Pistachios

Spring Break is over.  Tomorrow I'm back in the classroom.  That means going to bed early tonight and allowing my body to adjust to my work schedule.  So I apologize in advance for this short post, but I'm hoping to be in bed within the next hour or two.
When: Sunday, April 27th
Where: Capitol Flea Market
What: Pistachios and a Baseball Card Set
How Much?: $9


 Purchase #1:  8oz. Bag of Tequila Pistachios $5

Not sure what the deal was... but there were a bunch of empty spaces at the flea market this morning.  And since there were only a fraction of vendors... that resulted in a lot less collectibles to attract my attention.

But thankfully... tequila flavored pistachios saved the day.  They were delicious and provided me with something to do while I walked around.  Sort of like popping sunflower seeds into your mouth while waiting in the dugout for your at bat.


Purchase #2:  1992 Topps Traded Baseball Card Set $4

There were two people with sports cards this morning.  One guy had a binder full of random cards I didn't want.  The other had a tub of cards... most of which I didn't want.  I did however find this traded set, which contains a Nomah rookie card, so I asked the gentleman how much he wanted.

 He replied $15 to $20.  I didn't bother finding out the exact price, because we weren't even in the same ballpark.  On my second run through the flea market, I stopped by again.  This time he offered it to me for $7.  I told him I'd think about it as I popped a pistachio in my mouth.

 On my way out, I remembered the set and went back to the guy.  I offered him $4 and he accepted.  Makes me wonder if he would have accepted that price the first time I talked to him.

 Today's question of the day...
Which would you rather have?  Tequila flavored pistachios?  Or a 1992 Topps Traded set?

 Happy Sunday and sayonara!
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40 comments:

  1. petethanApril 27, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Gots the cards. Needs the pistachios!

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  2. BobWalkthePlankApril 27, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Always take the cardboard, but I do love pistachios. I was addicted to the sweet chili variety for several months. Delicious!

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    1. FujiApril 28, 2014 at 8:47 PM

      Hmmm... might need to give sweet chili a try. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. JediJeffApril 27, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Leave the gun. Take the canoli.

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  4. Swing And A Pop-upApril 27, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    Since I'm not big on pistachios, I'd go with the cards. Especially at 4 bucks.

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  5. DhoffApril 27, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    Oh, a tough one. Need that Nomar rookie, so I'd crack that nut instead of the actual nut.

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  6. JeffApril 27, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    I'll take the cards. Especially for $4

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  7. Play at the PlateApril 27, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    Cards over nuts any day. Of course, cards are nuts so you have that.

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  8. defgavApril 27, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    I gotta go with both, no way around it. You did good.

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  9. LaurensApril 27, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    What do those pistachios taste like, sounds funky.

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    1. FujiApril 28, 2014 at 8:49 PM

      Lol... they actually don't taste like tequila. They're pretty good... sort of sweet and salty at the same time.

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  10. Josh D.April 27, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    Can't the cards be made pistachio-flavored?

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    1. FujiApril 28, 2014 at 8:49 PM

      Now that'd be dangerous. But if they did... I wouldn't have to go grocery shopping for the next few years.

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  11. NickApril 27, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    I'd take the cards. Not a big fan of pistachios or tequila.

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  12. arpsmithApril 27, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    That 92 set is my only gap from 1986-1993, I think I would go with the cards despite the allure of tequila flavored nuts.

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  13. Stealing HomeApril 27, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Te-Qui-La!
    Te-Qui-La!!
    TE - QUI - LA !!!

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  14. night owlApril 27, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    Pistachios and tequila rule. Early '90s cards don't. Probably because I didn't have enough pistachios and tequila when I was opening them.

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  15. Eric BrackeApril 28, 2014 at 2:14 AM

    That's an awesome set for $4. Great find.

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  16. hockey kaziApril 28, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    I'm nuts over cards

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  17. Mark HoyleApril 28, 2014 at 3:34 AM

    For 4 bucks I would take the cards

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  18. AnonymousApril 28, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    "I told him I'd think about it as I popped a pistachio in my mouth."

    No doubt about it, I need you with me the next time I buy a car...

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    1. CommishbobApril 28, 2014 at 7:55 AM

      this made me LOL

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    2. FujiApril 28, 2014 at 8:51 PM

      I hate dealing with car salesmen... but if you need me, I've got your back.

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  19. Pro Set CardsApril 28, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Totally with the set, especially since you could have bought two for the price of the pistachios.

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  20. WilsonApril 28, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    I have that set, so I'll have to go with pistachios

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  21. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    Nicely done id go for the set

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  22. CommishbobApril 28, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Tequila flavored pistachios are too intriguing to pass up.

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  23. The Prowling CatApril 28, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    I'd have to go with the cards by default. The taste of Tequila makes me sick

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    1. FujiApril 28, 2014 at 8:52 PM

      They don't taste like tequila. Actually... just the smell of it makes me sick... but these pistachios are AMAZING! Although your fingers get a little sticky.

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  24. AnonymousApril 28, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Probably the '92 set because it's one of the few instances in any sport where my team actually won anything.

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  25. Tony L.April 28, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Isn't the pistachio flavor the next Topps base set variation?

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  26. shoeboxlegendsApril 28, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    I actually need that Nomah, so as interesting as the pistachios are I'd take the set!

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  27. DawgbonesApril 28, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    I prefer cashews, almost addictively!! So I'd go with the Traded set.

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    1. FujiApril 28, 2014 at 8:53 PM

      Tough call. There are times, I have an insane craving for cashews. But there's not a better flea market nut, than pistachios.

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  28. Mariner1April 28, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    Hmmm, tequila and nuts. Count me in!!

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  29. Greg ZakwinApril 28, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    I don't drink.

    So that narrows it down, I'd say.

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    1. FujiApril 29, 2014 at 8:01 AM

      me neither... I assure you these nuts contained zero alcohol ;-)

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  30. brianApril 29, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    I'm always going to side with the cards over food

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  31. HackenbushApril 29, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    I love pistachios but plain for me. I'll take the cards. BTW whatever happened to pistachios that were colored red? That's all there were when I was growing up.

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  32. JafroniusApril 29, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Cards over Pistachios...they seem pricy to me, but then again, I don't buy them so what do I know...

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