As I close out 2023 & enter a no-purchase 2024 I want to thank the hobby.
I've been open, real & honest & for the most part I've been treated amazingly well
While I'm not buying I still plan on being useful & active
This is my gang here.
Thank you all
#hobby
#cancersucks
2 weeks ago I posted about a kid in my class who wrote "Alabama" on his shirt for college sports day (See pic). The good of the hobby came through & today, I presented this young man w/this gear. PLEASE see reply for those who made this happen.*Pictures posted w/ parent consent*
This is an arm.
My wife's arm.
She's getting a chemo dose today.
They use her hand, as her arm veins are blown.
She is tough as nails.
She is a fighter.
Her faith in Christ drives her.
She refuses to give up.
She refuses to stop living..
Cancer sucks..
Hey friends- It has come to my attention that many of you are throwing away cards you don't want- base rookies, bad autos, etc. I have hundreds of kids who would love them, and a network of teachers who have card clubs- Please reach out before tossing cards!! Jrod
Hey Twitter friends-Many of you know about my wife & her fight w/ Stage 4 Breast/Bone Cancer-She has a week of full scans, tests & chemo that will determine her "timeline". Just asking for good thoughts & prayers as this week will, most likely, be very rough.
#hobby
#cancersucks
Need to recognize
@RHCP_Fan22
& his girls. I opened this the other day & had one of those surreal, pause,cry,pray,exhale moments of true wonder & amazement-I sent a few cards their way & this was what returned to me. I have no words. I have nothing more I can say other than WOW.
2 yrs ago I was 300+ lbs.
I was dying. I was pre-diabetic. I had high cholesterol. I had high blood pressure.
Today, I'm at 250.
My goal is 215 by summer.
Anyone want to join me in an accountability DM chat to lose weight, hit fitness goals, get healthier, support each other?
This is why I teach. Got this email today from a student who I taught in 2014. She graduates in two weeks. I am not special, as so many educators are there for their students. This made my day. Blessed to be able to teach and coach!
#Teachers
I want to call out
@HiveCards
Guy doesn't know me at all, outside of posting on his threads, yet he orchestrated a fundraiser for me from his followers. Actually told me to get Venmo so HE could buy cards from me. LOL Truly standup and just an amazing gesture. Thank you HIVE!
Today is a day we weren't sure would happen, but by the grace of God and b/c of an amazing team of doctors, I wish my amazing wife a very happy 50th birthday! Count your blessings and enjoy every moment you can with those you love!
I was just informed by my daughter that, recently, I have been using this emoji π as a thumbs up. I am old, can't see, and honestly thought it was thumbs up! So, if I have flipped you off for now true reason, yes, while I am a New Yorker, it was unintentional. πππππ
#foundit
Good morning,
I may lose followers & it's not something I normally do but it's on my heart:
God loves you-He loves you where you are. You have worth. If you need prayer for anything-DM me-regardless of where you are with God.
I want to pray for people today.
All love- Jrod
6 months ago, out of desperation to raise $ for cancer bills, I sold most of my
@JRODshow44
collection (300 cards).
@briandeeds13
bought a lot of that from the person I sold it to. Today, he Rak'ed me back some of those cards plus 200+ cards to give to kids. A very nice gesture.
We received the report from my wife's scans. The cancer is now in its next phase. Time for life changes. She is still doing ok, but now we know how to plan. So many of you have been such a great support and I thank you all. The hobby is truly a family. Blessings to all of you.
All day scan day & chemo for my wife! I will be offline for 36 hours, mostly. Thank you to all who are supporting, praying, reaching out, DMing. Your generosity has allowed me to pay part of the the huge copay today! Blessed, humbled, thankful to all.
Real life here. my new granddaughter needs this specific food and there is none in AZ. If you see this specific formula in Wal Mart let me know. If you buy me one I'll pay for it plus shipping and get you a card for free. Just let me know 1st. πRidiculous what's going on.. Jrod
Sorry if I'm off lately-negative, down.
We've entered a new phase of my wifes cancer & she is hurting.
Insurance changed to 80-20, not 95%
Been feeling helpless, desperate, etc.
Redoing finances. Regretting some choices.
I vow to be positive on here.
You all keep me going.
CONTEST*
If
@JRODshow44
homers in his 1st MLB AB I'll give the AUTO card & Sapphire to a winner.
If he doesn't, but homers in his following AB's, I'll give away the Sapphire.
Regardless, a winner will be chosen to receive 2 Jrod cards.(not pictured).
Like, Retweet, & Follow.
I'm a small-time collector who's now trying to sell off some of my collection to raise money for my wife's Stage 4 Cancer. You can build a stack w/ me or purchase same day. I will do PWE (free) or Bubble Mailer (+$6) & I always like to toss in goodies. Make offers & Have fun.
So Ohtani doesn't miss $4.5 million yet I sneak and get an ice cream and before I am even 1/2 way through the cone, my wife is texting me "Why did you just spend $5 on ice cream?" ππ
I MUST thank
@HiveCards
Last week he won a raffle from me & didn't take the card-He gave it back to be raffled again.Helped my family raise almost $1K. THEN, he donated all proceeds from 1 of his sales. He's an absolute gem & all should know.His future is bright & I am indebted.
I may get some hate for this, but I feel like the
@baseballhall
has "jumped the shark"
In my opinion it has become the "Hall of Players who were good and make us feel happy"
I just think it is no longer just for the elite of the elite ballplayers.
Feel free to bash me. π
Cancer attacks the body.
It affects the mind.
It depletes finances.
It lessens happiness.
It challenges the family..
We seek God as a refuge. Don't know what we would do without Jesus.
Love your family, all. Cherish moments.. pray daily.
Thankful for all of you as well.
Hey
@X
&
@elonmusk
My feed is inundated w/porn bots.
I'm continually followed by porn bots who have links to all sorts of illegal porn
But. My Bowman card lot is flagged as sensitive content???
Yes the pictures of baseball players on cards needs to be flagged.
Fix your sh**
I truly have no words.
@jtteaxasaggie
is amazing. Got a surprise package from him and bam... What a great RAK.. I am literally speechless.. so humbled and thankful. A great Christmas gift from a great guy.. Thank you Jeff.
Hey Twitter fam. Bit of a drama day. If you're the praying kind pray for my wife and if you're the thoughts kind send some thoughts our way. Just been a disaster of a day financially and health wise. God is good and we know that but right now good vibes are appreciated. Thanks!!!
TORK BOMB DAY!!! In honor of
@spennyt
first bomb, I will give away these cards to a lucky person. Like, Retweet, Follow. Winner randomly drawn tonight before I go to sleep. LOL
I'm down on the hobby right now-Had some terrible interactions-I'm very down on products & pricing-realizing its a wealthy person's game now-feel a lot of it is a scam. Gonna reset & see where I come out on the other side. Much love to those who I interact with normally. Jrod
Not a card post but if you are gouging people by reselling baby formula at ridiculous prices, you're a special kind of a-hole. That's all. If you need formula DM me the type & I'll keep my eye out. This is real-life & it takes a village.
What card started it for you?
For me, its a snowy day, I am leaving my doctors office as a 6 year old. My mom grabs me a pack of Topps for .25. This card of Willie (my fave at the time) was the top card. Dramatic, snowy, me standing outside, fave player- I was hooked.
#Hobby
Talking in card club about where I sell etc. & I said I had 8500 followers on Twitter. Class now sees me as an influencer.π€£
We made a bet:
100 likes/RT club blaster
1000 L/RT-auto cards
10000 L/RT hobby box
100000 L/RT blaster box for all
1000000 L/RT-
@Dbacks
player visits
Iβm not mentioning any names but Iβm gonna take care of those who take time to read this post. Please, in memory of someone who dies or fought cancer or is fighting cancer copy and paste then write DONE!
Amazing! Gave him a few cards of guys he collects then I said, "Also, I have a couple autos for you of a player you love more than any other." Then I handed him the cards-He was blown away-He said,"My dad doesn't even have these." He was so excited. I love hobby moments like this
One of my stduents is the son of a former ballplayer- this player was good, has some notoriety, but is not a super star. Anyway, I found some old autos of said player. Today, I will RAK them to his son... Excited to see his reaction...
"STACKING" means "I'll buy these cards when you ask for payment & thanks for holding them."
STACKING DOES NOT mean "I will "take" these cards & then look for better comps,better deals, or different cards, then back out of our agreement or talk you down." You "take", you own.
Old man tweet but here it is.. I don't really care about WAR, WAAWP, TRPG , or any of those speed or hard hit stats. At the end of the day HR, RBI, R, H, AVG, OBP is enough for me to tell a good batter. Ok, I now welcome people yelling at me.. πππ
As we are in the season of Thanks, I am so thankful for so many things. But, hobby wise, these are all the people I have sold to or Rak'd this year and I am thankful for all of you. Spam time.... π€£π€£π€£
All day scan day & chemo for my wife! I will be offline for 36 hours, mostly. Thank you to all who are supporting, praying, reaching out, DMing. Your generosity has allowed me to pay part of the the huge copay today! Blessed, humbled, thankful to all.
My wife's appts are done. Thank you all for your prayers & support. We're full believers that God works all for the good. Life's not always smooth & easy. I ask for continued prayers & thoughts. I know I'll use this hobby as a getaway, as we now have all the info. Thank you all.
Hey Twitter friends-Many of you know about my wife & her fight w/ Stage 4 Breast/Bone Cancer-She has a week of full scans, tests & chemo that will determine her "timeline". Just asking for good thoughts & prayers as this week will, most likely, be very rough.
#hobby
#cancersucks
One of my stduents is the son of a former ballplayer- this player was good, has some notoriety, but is not a super star. Anyway, I found some old autos of said player. Today, I will RAK them to his son... Excited to see his reaction...
I'm pretty sure I caught a friend cheating tonight. Was grabbing a bite w/my wife, 2 towns over, & he came in w/a woman. Didn't notice me-they seemed too "close"-sat next to one another,shared food etc.I live by the "don't rat out your friends" motto but,his wife is a friend too.
Need $ for cancer bills. I own a modest collection & will sell bulk-Topps,Chromes,Bowman-rooks,prospects. Good bulk value for a seller who sells individual or team lots. I would sell at 1/2 value to you so you can make 50% back. Win/Win./ DM me for details.
Wife Update-This will be last one-π MRI results from her fall 2 weeks ago-broke bone in foot, 2 severed tendons, 2 torn ligaments. Surgery coming. The bone may be permanently broken as the cancer may make it impossible to heal. Now we plan-Faithful & thankful for all the support
NOT trying to offend, but can anyone share with me why 15 of my last 20 followers have been porn girl accounts? I don't even dabble in that arena. This is a recent phenomenon. Have I been hacked?
Sending multi-tweet (replies here-please read) thank you to all who helped last week. So many I'm sure to miss some-If so, PLEASE DM, as it's not on purpose. Donations, cards bought & donated + raffles over 200 people helped. Raised over $2000. This paid for next months meds!
@Telegraph
LOL. Then comes Omega variant- "you're gonna need a fourth and a booster". It will never end..Because this is a flu and flus mutate. No vaccine can stop it. It isn't polio. And no I am not anti-vax. Just saying..
Not sure who will see this-not sure of anything Twitter anymore-but if you see this just want to say I love you all! You are all worthy. God loves you all! Have a great weekend everyone. Do some good for someone this weekend!
A lot of negative recently. Lets do this-Name & tag people you 100% trust & what they sell:stack sellers, sealed wax,vintage. Any sport-non-sports, whatever it is. Maybe we can make a huge vouch train that everyone can follow. NO NEGATIVES!!
#PositiveVibes
#hobby
feel free to RT
First classroom break of the year today. Kids get "citizenship bucks" for going above and beyond and they can turn them in to "buy in" to breaks. $2 a team. Have 11 kids today & we will break like a normal break. Last time a kid hit a kebryan hayes auto /15 !!!
With my wife's permission, it's time for my 1st true Vintage Jackie Robinson card. We've been putting $ aside & to quote her "Either do it now or when I'm gone, but I want to see it." So, it's time. Not looking to break the bank. $300-$500 range. Looking for guidance. Jrod
To all my Hobby pals- It has been nice, but I am out of the game... Just received an email from a Nigerian prince- He is giving me $18,000,000! All I had to do was send him $5000. Good things do happen!
I know I know many of you, but, if you're an educator & are interested in doing cards for students, or already do, please DM me. I'm wanting to make a master list. My goal for '23 is to run a "cards for teachers" RAK type thing where I get cards to teachers for their kids. Jrod
@USATODAY
This is silly-Math isn't racist- the systematic delegation of more money to higher performing areas, thus rendering lower performing, usually minority, areas with a perpetual cycle of worse schools & teachers is the issue. Not math.Unless we talk about the math of school funding
@JackPosobiec
Just had this discussion with my students (studying US Constitution) If you argue 2A is not applicable today, then you can argue 1A, 3A, 4A etc as all are not applicable. Beauty of the Constitution is the FF took it all into account & all is covered. Would love to discuss more.
HUGE thank you to
@TracyHackler
at
@PaniniAmerica
Received this yesterday. Not sure why,or how, but I'm humbled & shocked. Was tempted to sell b/c of the cancer $ need but my wife said,"Rip it off babe!" (she was closeπ€£)So, she will help me rip these later today.
#paninipickmeup
Just want to say hello to all my Hobby Brothers and Sisters. You all bring me joy and, right now joy is something I could use. Keep being you, and keep making this hobby the best.. Jrod
After spending 3 days in the hospital with my wife I can say..we have the best medicine & best doctors in the world. We also have the absolute worst system. My goodness. What a sh**show. All just sucks.Cancer sucks. Finances suck. Blaster boxes suck π..sorry for the negativity
If you're a teacher & you:
-Hate kids
-Hate teaching
-Whine & complain about pay
-Put yourself first
QUIT!! It is not about you!
Yes, we need to make a living etc, but our job affords us:
-pay
-benefits
-pension
-175+ days off a year
Its about the kids-If it isn't-LEAVE!
Selling as much of my collection as I can. For those following, wife's meds are not covered by new insurance so sell off will cover it. Just not sure about how to sell it. Look for great deals for collectors and sellers.. thank you all and let's do this!!! Details to come soon!!
This is why I love getting cards to students. Took this card out and the class went crazy.. they are now having a silent contest. Last one to talk gets the card. Love how they love cards, regardless of base, value etc..
@JoshAllenQB
GOT HIM!! Went w/ cheapest graded option but I'm 100% ok w/ that. I'm bubbling w/excitement & my wife's so sweet- It's a very expensive purchase for us in light of what's going on but she pushed me to do it. Ramen for a month but I got a Jackie! THANK YOU ALL!! Hobby is the best!
Shane Baz giveaway- If Shane Baz throws a Quality Start tonight I will give away an Autographed Shane Baz card to a random person who retweets and likes this. Lets have some fun and let's hope Baz kicks a**
So, a dad of one of my students is big into cards & tells me "I have an amazing algorithm for a bot that purchases for me. I don't have to do anything." He then showed a pic of a garage filled with product. I cringed-that made me angry.
Over the past months I've quietly sold 95% of my collection. I have a set of cards as my PC, but for the most part it's all sold. I have some higher $ items ($50-$400) left. Going to have a sale this weekend. If you want a preview simply DM me. You are all amazing.
#cancersucks
So, my wife saw my feet and my hands last night and she's taking me for a mani/ pedi. I never had one and I don't know what to expect and I just want to make sure I'm still a man? I'll post pictures later LOL but I'm still a man right? ππ
Happy birthday to my boyhood hero. Happy birthday to my grandad's friend. Happy birthday to a brave man who swung a pretty good stick. Happy birthday Jackie Robinson.
#jackie
Jrod Tip of the Day: When posting in a "ISO" thread or "reverse sales" thread, once you receive replies to your request, REPLY. Sure, sometimes you don't want the offered cards, or many times its not exactly what you asked for, but.. reply- its ok to say no thank you. Reply..
Doing a 2 day sale today & tomorrow. If it goes well I'll do more next week. Need to raise $$ for cancer bills, but donating 20% to the hospital we use for my wife. Got news on her latest scans & I need to raise as much as I can. $0.50-$25.00 cards. Please retweet.
#cancersucks
@CardPurchaser
I think it's forcing people to realize who they are in the hobby. For example, I'm now a Vintage collector, dollar stack seller. I can't ever afford to be a slab guy, hobby box guy etc. The pricing & popularity are forcing people to choose a lane or two. I'm actually ok with it.
I want to thank the community for the fundraiser last month. Because of all of you I was able to purchase my wife's medication for the month. I can't even begin to express my thanks & how humbled I am. There's plenty of good in the world, just have to see it. God Bless all of you
Usually spreading positive but
Sick & tired of negative people
-People bringing down others
-People diminishing other's accomplishments.
We all have tinges of jealousy at times but to rip apart people is childish
I'm tired of it
Enjoy the greatness of others. Find joy in it.
Hey friends,
Just sitting here, after a very rough day yesterday, and I thought that if any of you need anything- a chat, a prayer, a positive or funny meme, a bad joke-anything- let me know.. people care about you! I care about you!
Small hobby note for me:
Once I possessed 347
@JRODshow44
cards.
Today, I possess 0. I just sold the last 5.
Love Jrod, but life called.
It's a bittersweet day & I feel like a part of me (hobby wise) has ended.
I've always been an open book so thanks for letting me share.
On what couldn't be a more fitting day, I received my 1st true Vintage Jackie Robinson card (well, it says delivered) I had a chance to speak to my class about him, his legacy & just how important he was, not just to baseball, but to our country. Cannot wait to see the card.
#42
This great app we use has three very cool buttons- UNFOLLOW, MUTE & BLOCK. If you hate someone, block them. If someone is bugging you and ya need a break mute them. If someone is uninteresting to you, unfollow. Don't troll, tweet negative, and complain. You have options. Be kind!
So many "scams" lately- Be smart:
1- Pay G & S
2- No-no you weren't randomly selected to win
3- When was acct opened
4- Get vouches-when were vouch accts opened
5- Look at prior tweets
6- If it seems to good to be true...
7- Wait a day to pay- cool off- verify
Feel free to add..
Hobby things that make me laugh:
1-I will only pay below comps
2-I'm looking for non-base, but cheap
3-Spending 5 figures on a card for a guy with 21 Single A games under his belt (sure, I am a bit jealous π)
4-Will Gem for sure
What am I missing?
And this is all in fun.
My 19 yr old son: I don't need you & mom. I'm moving out.
Also my 19 yr old son: Can you cosign my lease
Love my son & he's a good kid but man I miss having elementary aged kids. π€£
Love your families and have a great weekend, friends.
Jrod
Some days are tougher than others. Just the way it goes. On the tough days, it's vital you hold onto what gets you through the less tough days. The situation has not changed, just the emotion of the situation. Gotta stay faithful and strong in the valleys, not just the mountains.
@CardPurchaser
Hobby is fine.
-Wanna invest-its there
-Hobby for Kids-its there
-Vintage-its there
-Current stars-its there
-Wanna sell-its there
-Wanna just collect-its there
Hobby is thriving & yes, I've found some areas are untouchable for me, so, I stay where I can.
Hope this makes sense
Selling is hard-To sell well on Twitter you have to grind- EVERY DAY-grind-follow as many as you can,reply to as many, build relationships, know the sales threads, relationships are huge. I've made 1549 card sales-1477 on Twitter. It takes time, dedication patience. YOU GOT THIS!
As we enter the season of non-stop political posts, yelling & political opinions, I want to be clear- I don't care who you vote for, where you stand, or if you're red or blue-Be nice, be honest, be friendly, be positive & don't use scotch tape & we'll be just fine- Love to all!
@CardPurchaser
When did the Hobby become so polarizing? We are ALL collectors- some of us flip, some stack sell, some collect only, some just like to rip. WHO CARES!! Outside of a few scummy breakers, let people be who they are. So much judgment and opinions. I love seeing peoples collections
Selling cards, collecting cards, & being in this hobby is just so much fun. I had a sale today & have met new people, made a bunch of sales, & just had a great day of hobbying! It helps my wife is on a bucket list vacation. ππ
#thehobby
(PS, love you, miss you hon) ππ
Happy Friday.
Lets do something uplifting..
Reply to this and tag one person who you admire in the hobby- Can be someone who has helped you, brings you joy, or someone you just enjoy.. tag them and tell us why....
30 years ago I, along with 18 friends, went to the USMC recruiter to sign up. 14 went to the Marines & 4 to college. I went to college. I failed my physical (pre-exisitng heart issues). I have nothing but admiration & respect for the men & women of our military. THANK YOU!!
I knew they would not grade high, but I also knew I wanted these preserved in a slab for my granddaughter when I am gone.
Larry Doby and Duke Snider- Two of my PC guys
Had a nice credit from
@sgcgrading
and thought this was a great way to spend it.
#hobby