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Southern California Sports Collectors Show Recap

2013-05-20T11:53:00.000-07:00

I mentioned last week that there was going to be a card show in Culver City this past weekend. I was excited to attend this show since there hasn't been a show in Los Angeles in a couple of years.

I showed up to the auditorium at noon and met up with Greg from Plaschke, Thy Sweater Is Argyle. He was in the middle of making a purchase so I decided to look through some of the boxes and bought a couple of Trevor Bauer rookie cards. Afterwards, I headed over to chat with Spiegel from Nomo's Sushi Platter who set up a table at the show. I spent most of my time talking sports since more of the collectors at the show were selling vintage and I'm not into collecting vintage cards. I also met Ernest from Dodgers Blue Heaven. He always plugs my blog when there's a player appearance. It was great to finally meet him.

Lunch time means going to the best taco spot in Los Angeles: Tito's Tacos!

I decided to look around one more time before I had to head home and I found some nice low-end relics and autographs that I could use as tradebait. I made one purchase for a total of 24 cards but I had to haggle with the seller since he didn't know much about any of the players I was interested in. I will say that I got a hell of a deal and can't complain.

Here's what I was able to get:

The only two cards that are not available are the Matt Kemp and Russell Martin Allen & Ginter Relics. Everything else is available for trade.

There might be another show in a couple of months and I'm debating if I should set up a table at the show to help clear space. Thanks for taking the time to read this recap.

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Upcoming Appearance - Fred Lynn

2013-05-16T10:44:00.000-07:00

Meet Fred Lynn!

Saturday, May 18

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

$20 for 8x10 flats and smaller

$29 for Baseballs and flats up to 16x20

$50 for Bats, Jerseys & equipment

$10 per inscription

Pre-sell tickets available.

First 50 people will get Fast Pass VIP Tickets.

Purchase your tickets here: OC Sports Cards

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Upcoming Appearance - Arianny Celeste

2013-05-14T12:17:00.000-07:00

Meet UFC Ring Girl Arianny Celeste!

Come out this Saturday, May 18th, to American Junkie in Hermosa Beach to watch UFC on FX 8. She'll be signing autographs and taking pictures. Merchandise will be available for purchase.

Saturday, May 18

7:00 PM

American Junkie

68 Pier Avenue

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

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Southern California Sports Collectors Show

2013-05-13T14:23:00.001-07:00

It's been a long time since Los Angeles has had a sports card show. I remember as a little kid going to Veterans park or Hollywood Park casino to card shows. Thanks to my buddy Greg, (Plaschke, Thy Sweater Is Argyle), for the heads up a couple months ago about this show that will be at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Culver City.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FREE ADMISSION

Veterans Memorial Auditorium

4117 Overland Avenue

Culver City, CA 90230

I will be making a trip to the show, so if you want to make any trades with me please take a look at my trade list and we can possibly make a trade in person.

Click Here for my Tradelist

Click Here for my PC*

(use the drop-down list on the left hand side of Photobucket)

*I will only make my PC open for this weekend. But please understand that I will need the deal to be in my favor if I'm going to deal any of my personal collection away.

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Upcoming Appearance - George Lopez

2013-05-13T13:59:00.001-07:00

Meet George Lopez who will be signing copies of I'm Not Gonna Lie.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

7:00 PM

Barnes & Noble

189 The Grove Drive

Los Angeles, CA

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Upcoming Appearance - Bruce Buffer

2013-05-13T13:53:00.001-07:00

Meet UFC Announcer, Bruce Buffer!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

5:00 - 7:00 PM

He'll be signing autographs of his new book, It's Time!

UFC GYM Rosemead

8920 Glendon Way

Rosemead, CA 91770

626.283.5100

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Dodger Stadium to Host Kings and Ducks Game Next January

2013-05-06T12:28:00.003-07:00

It's official: LA Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks at Dodger Stadium in 2014!

From the NHL:

Hockey fans in southern California will have an opportunity to watch some of their favorite NHL stars next year in possible 80-plus degree temperatures from the great outdoors when the Los Angeles Kings play host to the Anaheim Ducks at Dodger Stadium on Jan. 25, 2014. (7pm start)

"With their meeting in the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series, the Ducks and the Kings will write the next chapter in the exciting story of NHL hockey in Southern California," Commissioner Gary Bettman said. "At a venue that represents so much glorious sports history, this match-up of Stanley Cup champions will raise our outdoor initiatives to bold new heights. We know the game will be a treat for our fans, and we thank the Ducks, the Kings, Coors Light, Dodger Stadium and the Los Angeles Dodgers for bringing it to life."

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Upcoming Appearance - Pedro Guerrero

2013-05-01T12:19:00.000-07:00

Meet Former Dodger Pedro Guerrero!

Sunday, May 5th, 2013

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Harry's Dugout

10715 W Beverly Blvd

Whittier, CA 90601

(562) 639-1061

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Saturday is Free Comic Book Day!

2013-04-30T12:17:00.000-07:00

Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May each year - when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.

Need a local comic shop to visit on May 4th?

Store Locator

*Check with your local comic book shop for their participation and rules.
Photos: FreeComicBookDay website

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Upcoming Appearance - Luis Jimenez

2013-04-29T12:08:00.000-07:00

Meet Angels 3B Luis Jimenez!

May 4, 2013

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Any autograph for $20

Free Photo ops with Autograph purchase

Inscriptions $10 each

OC Dugout

1238 S Beach Blvd

Anaheim, California 92804

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Lakers Friday Night Live Featuring Mychal Thompson

2013-04-25T12:38:00.002-07:00

Come join other Laker fans in the pregame festivities for Friday Night Live at LA Live to get you ready for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs game which tips off at 7:30pm.

Friday, April 26, 2013

4:00pm – 7:30pm

L.A. LIVE

1011 S Figueroa St

Los Angeles, CA

Lakers Legend Mychal Thompson will be on hand signing autographs for fans from 5-6pm.

For all the information about Friday Night Live: Click Here

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Lakers Game 2 Watch Party Feat. Laker Girls & Michael Cooper

2013-04-23T20:04:00.000-07:00

Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs Watch Party at ESPN Zone L.A. Live benefiting the Lakers Youth Foundation.

Host Mark Willard from ESPN Radio 710 will break down the action, interact with fans, and raffle off Lakers prizes and memorabilia with the help of The Laker Girls. Proceeds will be used by the Lakers Youth Foundation to fund similar viewing parties at community organizations, such as Boys and Girls Clubs and LA County Senior Centers.

April 24th, 2013

6:30 p.m.

ESPN ZONE L.A. LIVE

1011 S Figueroa St

Los Angeles, CA

(213) 765-7070

Lakers Legend Michael Cooper will be on hand signing autographs for fans.

For all the information about the Watch Party: Click Here

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Mailday: New Additions to My Collection and Tradebait List

2013-04-22T21:51:00.001-07:00

I started a new job in the beginning of March and have been working every single day so I haven't had much time to post any of my new cards that I've picked up on eBay. I've already posted pictures up on the LA Inspiration facebook page.

These are going into my collection and aren't for trade:

I was able to pick up a couple of other cards that are available for trade or for sale if anyone is interested.

These are the cards available for trade, you can click here for the entire list of cards available:

I'll be posting up my pickups from this week next Monday. I have a few that should be in the mail.

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Upcoming Appearance - Georges St. Pierre

2013-04-20T13:40:00.001-07:00

Meet UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre!

He will be signing copies of The Way of the Fight.

April 23, 2013

7:00 PM

Barnes & Noble

189 The Grove Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 525-0270

(NOTE: This event is wrist banded.)

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NBA Playoffs: Clippers & Lakers Schedules

2013-04-19T13:57:00.001-07:00

Here are the schedules for the first round playoffs for the Clippers and Lakers. Who will make a longer run? Can the Lakers get past the Spurs without Kobe? Do the Clippers have what it takes to reach the Finals for the first time in franchise history?

Clippers 2013 First Round Playoff Schedule

Game 1

Saturday, April 20 7:30 p.m. PT

Grizzlies @ Clippers (ESPN)

Game 2

Monday, April 22 7:30 p.m. PT

Grizzlies @ Clippers (TNT)

Game 3

Thursday, April 25 6:30 p.m. PT

Clippers @ Grizzlies (TNT)

Game 4

Saturday, April 27 1:30 p.m. PT

Clippers @ Grizzlies (TNT)

Game 5*

Tuesday, April 30

Grizzlies @ Clippers

Game 6*

Friday, May 3

Clippers @ Grizzlies

Game 7*

Sunday, May 5

Grizzlies @ Clippers

Lakers 2013 First Round Playoff Schedule

Game 1

Sunday, April 21 at 12:30 p.m. PT

Lakers @ Spurs (ABC)

Game 2

Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. PT

Lakers @ Spurs (TNT)

Game 3

Friday, April 26 at 10:30 p.m. ET

Spurs @ Lakers (ESPN)

Game 4

Sunday, April 28 at 7 p.m. ET

Spurs @ Lakers (TNT)

Game 5*

Tuesday, April 30

Lakers @ Spurs

Game 6*

Thursday, May 2

Spurs @ Lakers

Game 7*

Saturday, May 4

Lakers @ Spurs

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Upcoming Appearance - Carlos Alvarez

2013-04-13T12:52:00.000-07:00

Join The Shops at Montebello for a Kick it with Carlos Event on Sunday, April 14, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm in Center Court. There will be a meet and greet session with Chivas USA Midfielder Carlos Alvarez. Guests can participate in the soccer kick challenge and take pictures with the ChivaGirls and ChivaFighter. Don't miss out on the fun!

Sunday, April 14, 2013

2:00 - 4:00 PM

Shops at Montebello

2134 Montebello Town Center Drive

Montebello, California 90640

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Upcoming Appearance - Norm Nixon

2013-04-11T11:27:00.000-07:00

Come join other Laker fans and meet former Laker Norm Nixon!

Friday, April 12, 2013

5:30 - 7:00 PM

LOCATION: LA Live (across the street from STAPLES Center)

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2013 Sbaycards Baseball "Super Box" Are On Sale Now

2013-04-10T11:18:00.000-07:00

You can purchase your Baseball Super Box by clicking here.

Sbaycards offer free shipping!

The 16th Year of The Baseball “Super Box ®” will be the best one yet.

All cards are live in the boxes.

Redemption Coupons have been placed in some boxes due to the fact we cannot fit a ball, bat, jersey or photo inside the box. We have all items in stock. They will be instantly redeemed via the code on the back of the card.

Each box will have 1-5 premium cards/autographed collectibles per box.

a light amount of 1980’s- 1990’s rookies- graded and ungraded- Ripken, Jeter, A-rod, Bonds, etc.

tough 1990’s- 2000’s autographed & memorabilia cards, rookie cards and such- Jeter, A-rod, Ruth, Mantle, Aaron, Mays, Pujols, graded and ungraded

many, many, current big name rookie prospects, draft picks, 1/1’s Superfractors, Print plates, Patches, booklets and more.

Trout, Harper, Darvish, Cespedes, Profar, Machado, J. Solar, Bauer, A. Bradley, Starling, Montero, M. Choice, Zunino, Skaggs and Many Many More.

This is a top quality "Super Box" with no common or regular cards. All Rookies, Stars, Hall of Famers, Graded and Ungraded, Draft picks, Prospects, game used cards, Autographed Cards, and Certified autographed Memorabilia.

This 1952 Topps Card #311 Mickey Mantle PSA 2.5 Rookie Card is the top item in the 2013 Baseball "Super Box".

There will be a Redemption coupon placed into 1 box for this Mantle Rookie card Pictured above.

All Baseball card collectors, box breakers, autograph memorabilia collectors, rookie card hunters and vintage card accumulators will enjoy opening these boxes.

These are avaliable by single box or by 5 box case. By purchasing a 5 box case you will receive a case hit, which will be 1 of the best cards or autograph collectibles in this 2013 Baseball "Super Box"

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Upcoming Appearance - Peter Bourjos & GM Jerry Dipoto

2013-04-10T11:05:00.000-07:00

Meet Angels Outfielder Peter Bourjos and Angels GM Jerry Dipoto

Saturday, April 13, 2013

10:30 AM

Oc Dugout

1238 S Beach Blvd,

Anaheim, California 92804

This is the first signing with a current GM ever! Jerry Dipoto will be signing autographs for $10 for any item. All proceeds from Jerry's public autograph sales will go to Jerry's charity which will be named soon.

Peter Bourjos is projected to be the Angels everyday starting left fielder! They will be charging $20 for small items and $30 for large.

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Upcoming Appearance - Jamaal Wilkes

2013-04-03T10:15:00.000-07:00

Come join other Laker fans and meet Laker Legend Jamaal Wilkes!

Friday, April 5, 2013

5:30 - 7:00 PM

LOCATION: LA Live (across the street from STAPLES Center)

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Upcoming Appearance - Ron Cey, Bill Russell, Davey Lopes, and Steve Garvey

2013-04-02T12:20:00.001-07:00

Saturday April 6, 2013

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Click Image above for pricing.

Stage Time: TBA

Frank and Sons

19649 E. San Jose

City of Industry, CA 91748

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Upcoming Appearance - Magic Johnson

2013-04-02T12:14:00.003-07:00

Meet LA Legend, Magic Johnson!

Saturday April 6, 2013

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Small: $99

Medium: $119

Large: $139

Inscriptions: $39 each

Frank and Sons

19649 E. San Jose

City of Industry, CA 91748

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Upcoming Appearance - Arianny Celeste & Brittney Palmer

2013-04-02T12:08:00.002-07:00

Meet UFC Ring Girls, Arianny Celeste & Brittney Palmer!

LA Dub Show

(Convention Center)

1201 South Figueroa St.

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Sunday, April 7

1:00 - 3:00 PM

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Upcoming Appearance - Caron Butler

2013-04-02T11:47:00.000-07:00

Meet LA Clippers Forward, Caron Butler!

Frank & Son Collectible Show

19649 E. San Jose Ave.

City of Industry, CA. 91748

(909) 591-3713

April 6, 2013

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Sm: $25 Flats up to 11x14, Figures and mini balls

Lg: $35 Flats Larger than 11x14, balls, jersey, equipment, game used and art work.

Ins: $10 One (1) career achievement or personalization up to 5 words.

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Limited Edition Lakers Gatorade Bottle

2013-03-29T11:15:00.001-07:00

In honor of the Lakers 16 World Championships, Gatorade is producing a Limited Time Only 28oz bottle featuring Lakers Championship graphics! The bottle will be available at convenience stores only in the greater Los Angeles market. Bottles are while supplies last, so get yours now! Also, keep an eye out for convenience stores offering a Free Lakers Decal . . .

h/t: Lakers

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