tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562594709270242952.post2551962129846137331..comments2023-08-29T03:58:11.874-07:00Comments on 2008 Allen & Ginter Card-scape: Why?opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562594709270242952.post-50734385742086040392010-02-10T22:47:17.004-08:002010-02-10T22:47:17.004-08:00Greetings...
I run my own site (http://hallofver...Greetings...<br /> <br />I run my own site (http://hallofverygood.com) and recently had the good fortune of interviewing Dick Perez.<br /> <br />Given your interest in card collecting, I thought my interview might be of interest to you and your readers. Feel free to re-post, add my link to your site, or whatever. <br /> <br />http://www.hallofverygood.com/2010/02/talkin-baseball-with-dick-perez.html<br /> <br />Thank you for the cooperation.Jesus Melendezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423215132125861050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562594709270242952.post-16318228119280717992010-02-10T11:05:59.389-08:002010-02-10T11:05:59.389-08:00I personally like the appeal of the design on trad...I personally like the appeal of the design on trading cards. It's great to see the branding and logo treatments, the foil embossing, the borders, UV or no UV gloss (the smell) and generally what good designers can do with such a small workspace. An interesting sidenote - look up "ACEO's" to see what artists do with that trading card size.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16716295467373082744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562594709270242952.post-91475560801603058942010-02-10T02:54:21.766-08:002010-02-10T02:54:21.766-08:00I think all your points are valid. #1 can become ...I think all your points are valid. #1 can become an addiction, almost legalized gambling. Think about it, if you hit the right card it could be worth a lot of money. And even though you don't have it on your list and it might seem lame to include it, collecting for an investment or for something to pass on to your kids is right up there. Plus cards can be informational and aestically pleasing. Relay facts and stats, and allowing you the pleasure of relaxing and perusing your collection. Makes me wonder exactly why do I collect? Nice post.cynicalbuddhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13459221069829023793noreply@blogger.com