5 Things I Did In The Hobby Last Week

 *coffee is ready and so am I for another new post on Cards Over Coffee*

*waiting for you to get coffee in hand*

*takes sip, gets ready to post*

Welcome to the next edition of 5 Things I Did In The Hobby Last Week. I almost got rid of this segment but decided I would keep it for now. Hopefully there will be more interaction, or it could be axed over the next few episodes.

For now, let's keep it rolling!

But, for those of you that are new to this segment, here is the background to it:

This series is once again related/played on by Elon Musk's email to government officials in February 2025 asking them about what five things/accomplishments they did for the week.

Also, once again, this is not about politics. I just liked the idea.

*its best to never post politics, make friends, not enemies*

Here we go onto my five things.

1.As always, I did a lot more social media posts across my planet of them. I started doing Rodney Hampton, Eli Manning updates along with small mail day posts on there since it's much faster to send out a social media message than putting up a big blog post.

If you want to catch up on stuff you missed out on, here is a list of all of my social media channels: Cards Over Coffee YouTube Channel is for cards:

Cards Over Coffee - YouTube

Matt's World Of Fun YouTube Channel is for everything else:
Matt's World Of Fun! - YouTube

On top of this, I have two Facebook accounts, Cards Over Coffee and Sport Card Collectors,

Twitter/X: Coffee Card Guy

Instagram account: Coffee Card Guy

Bluesky as Cards Over Coffee

There you have that. Now go check me out on those!

2. I had to make sure I was making the right choice in posting the Grady M unboxing cards, so I decided it would be really hard to find topics to post them on here. Instead, look for some Random Cardboard posts on Sport Card Collectors. Every card posted like that are the ones from the unboxing that I pulled out and thought were cool.

  

3. I commented on your blogs but need to catch up on my own!

4. Attempted to make some trades, all failed. That's okay though, I don't plan on giving up!

5. I have mailed out ten of the envelopes from my big Christmas mailing. Five more going out today. This will be fun!

And there you have it. Five things I did in the hobby last week.

I hope to keep this series going again!

*takes this posts final sip*

Tell me five things you did in the hobby last week or make a comment on mine. I will make sure to read and comment back on all of them.

I need to go back and get my school work done as I have turned on one of the videos so I can quickly get a new post up on here.

*takes another sip, already plans on another refill*

Have a magnificent Monday!

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

They Are Heading Out

 

It has begun!

The Christmas cards, well sport cards, mailings have started hitting the mail box. I am mailing out 3 to 5 of these every day. I really wanted to label these with Christmas on the outside of them, but knowing how often cards are being stolen in the mail, I don't want to give them any other reason to take them.

These envelopes are heading out to Blogger and Twitter/X friends. Roughly, there are 20 to 30 of these being mailed out. I hope those of you that get one of these enjoys the goods within.

That's it for today. Just wanted to drop an update.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

2026 Allen And Ginter Wants

As I sip on my daily brew, I sat down and thought, "hey, I am not going to be able to afford any Allen Ginter this year, so why not make a list of the cards I want the most and maybe someone has extras or some for trade."

I just spent time making this want list of the most sought after cards I want from this year's product. I did already get a Seinfeld base I really wanted. I was hoping he had a relic card to but I didn't see it on the checklist.

Here are other base I want,

46 Rob Lowe

58 Steve Burns

78 Nelly

88 David Spade

92 Tim McGraw

116 John Oates

119 Luke Combs

122 Moby

126 Anne Hathaway

179 Geena Davis

225 Matt Rife

257 Jesse Eisenberg

295 Rich Eisen

Here are the autographs. I would trade my 2018 Topps Chrome Ohtani rookie for the right one (or two) of these autographs only,

Miley Cyrus

Seth Myers

Anne Hathaway

David Spade

Colin Jost

Moby

John Oates

Matt Rife

Steve Burns

AA-LP Dave Farrell/Mike Shinoda/Joe Hahn/Brad Delson/Colin Brittain/Emily Armstrong - Linkin Park


And the relics

Moby

Jesse Eisenberg

Tim McGraw

To nobodies surprise, they are all of the non sport people.

I will add this list to my Top Want list as well and cross them off hopefully as I get them. Once again, hopefully.

In comments, let me know which Allen Ginter card you want most from this year's product.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

5 Things I Did In The Hobby Last Week

 *coffee is ready and so am I for another new post on Cards Over Coffee*

*waiting for you to get coffee in hand*

*takes sip, gets ready to post*

Welcome to the next edition of 5 Things I Did In The Hobby Last Week. I almost got rid of this segment but decided I would keep it for now. Hopefully there will be more interaction, or it could be axed over the next few episodes.

For now, let's keep it rolling!

But, for those of you that are new to this segment, here is the background to it:

This series is once again related/played on by Elon Musk's email to government officials in February 2025 asking them about what five things/accomplishments they did for the week.

Also, once again, this is not about politics. I just liked the idea.

*its best to never post politics, make friends, not enemies*

Here we go onto my five things.

1.As always, I did a lot more social media posts across my planet of them. I started doing Rodney Hampton, Eli Manning updates along with small mail day posts on there since it's much faster to send out a social media message than putting up a big blog post.

If you want to catch up on stuff you missed out on, here is a list of all of my social media channels: Cards Over Coffee YouTube Channel is for cards:

Cards Over Coffee - YouTube

Matt's World Of Fun YouTube Channel is for everything else:
Matt's World Of Fun! - YouTube

On top of this, I have two Facebook accounts, Cards Over Coffee and Sport Card Collectors,

Twitter/X: Coffee Card Guy

Instagram account: Coffee Card Guy

Bluesky as Cards Over Coffee

There you have that. Now go check me out on those!

2. I finally got more photos uploaded on here for future posts. Most are from the Grady M unboxing. This Chevy Chase /99 was not apart of that, but I used it for this post.

  

3. I replied to your comments and have been commenting on a few other blogs as well. Trying to catch up when I have time.

4. I added and took away stuff from my Watchlist on eBay. I also watched stuff I wanted sell. So there's that.

5. I put together a few more Christmas present envelopes. I have roughly 20 to mail now. I think I have hit up everyone I have wanted to this year.

And there you have it. Five things I did in the hobby last week.

I hope to keep this series going again!

*takes this posts final sip*

Tell me five things you did in the hobby last week or make a comment on mine. I will make sure to read and comment back on all of them.

I need to get myself ready for football Sunday. Go Giants!

Have a great Sunday!

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Let's Just Chat

 It's close to 8 p.m. where I am and I had a few minutes to put up a post, but don't have any cards to show off.

So, let's just chat.

Today, I got to watch my NY Giants break my heart and lose to the New Orleans Saints despite a desperate comeback late in the fourth quarter. They are still 3-2-1 and in first place at this point. How long that lasts this season time will tell.

But, I am still excited about the effort they are putting in this year and I think giving them another year they could be a contender.

Also, I held my third Open Gym for basketball preseason yesterday. There were 19 girls signed up for Open Gym, only 6-8 have shown up every week. Despite the lack of girls, the lack of talent wasn't missing. There was two sixth grade girls who have never played before that picked up on stuff I coached really quickly. It's a great feeling as a coach to see this and know that I have a hand in this.

There are still two more preseason Open Gyms in October left, then there will be two-a-week starting in November and the teams will be placed together by December 1st. In November, I have a training and a coaches meeting with the Athletic Director as well.

The fall semester for college hasn't been fun which has what has been contributing to my lack of posting and hobby in general. I have two A+ at this point and one A. The A is in the Intro to Earth Science class that has been so tough. It takes me six to eight hours to do the work for that class and it has been complete torture. I hate it. It drags me down on a weekly basis and I still have a long nine weeks left with a huge project at the end.

And finally, tomorrow will mark my wife and I's twenty-four year wedding anniversary. It doesn't feel that long but it has been. Crazy to think how fast time has gone by and how much has changed in those twenty-four years.

Let me hear what you have been up to and anything interesting in your life. Hopefully I can get back to cards soon and card posts.

Have a good night!

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

I Needed A Filler Post (Topps) Now!

*fresh hot coffee is ready, pours a cup, and takes a sip*

This marks Post #902 on this blog and I am drawing a blank today. But, I really wanted to get a post up.

So, I have my coffee, came up with a lame blog title and now will show off a couple cool cards to help fill in a post for today.

*takes another sip*

  

RIP Penny. It was nice having you most of my life. I will never understand why they got rid of the penny, but it still has a place to me. Just like losing Pluto as a planet, it's still a planet to me.

 

Space is cool to learn about and all, but would I ever want to travel it, probably not. But, these astronauts got to on a 10-day lunar fly-by mission so that's awesome. I just like space cards to be honest. It's also why I wanted to take astronomy before they threw the whole needing to do more math thing at me.

That does it for today's filler post. Hopefully next time I pour a cup and have some coffee I will have more to talk about.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

1.5 Million

It's been awhile since Cards Over Coffee celebrated it's last view milestone, one million happened back in May, but I am happy to report that sometime during my extended break this blog hit the 1.5 million view threshold.

I just wanted to make sure to shout out this great moment as this blog has continued to grow this year. It may not be close to the seven million plus that Sport Card Collectors has, but this blog also never had daily posts and was around during the peak times of blogging so I feel this is still quite the accomplishment.

I also wanted to tip my very hot mug towards all of you who continue to read my gibberish even when I take extended breaks from posting. Especially since blogger is continuing to be broken so you may not be seeing these newer posts.

Today's post isn't a long one, but just wanted to thank all of you again for your support. I have a busy day ahead with watching two soccer games, a football game and homework.

I will now leave you with my favorite Caitlin Clark card that I added during my long break.

 

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Ps: I chose a basketball card for this post since next week I will be holding open gym for girls grades 5th-8th grade. I was invited to do so and was the only coach to grab it. I did afterwards ask my assistant from last year to join which she was happy to. So add coaching back into the mix along with my already packed schedule.

Not Going To "Wine" Over These

 Has it really been almost a month since my last post?

Apparently so.

Life has just been busy with sports, "life stuff" and college that I haven't really had the time to come on here and do my thang.

 

But through all of that, one thing has remained, my coffee has been hot.

*takes a sip, burns tongue, then proceeds to take another sip. glutton for punishment in the best way*

A couple days ago, my mother-in-law showed up out of the blue. I think the winds were blowing her broom here, just kidding.

Or am I?

Anyways, I opened the door like I always do and she comes in carrying an assortment of random items like she usually does. Not to get fully into detail since that's not what you came here for, think of it as someone who yard sales for stuff you don't need or want most of the time.

 

Except this time she also came carrying in these two wine boxes that she placed on the table. She looks over at me and goes, "these are for you."

Knowing that I don't drink, I assumed there was something better than wine in these boxes.

 

And I was right!

Both boxes were full to the tilt of baseball cards from what appeared a variety of years. I didn't really have a lot of time to dig through the treasure so I took a quick handful to give myself an idea what I may be looking at.

My concern was that it was going to be full of 1991 Fleer or 1988 Topps. Two of the worst sets in history to me and ones she always seemed to find for me.

However, these boxes weren't that. They me be something I won't "wine" about.

Here is a quick glance and I will let you be the judge,

This is as far as I got with the boxes so far. She told me she spent $10 a piece on them. I assume she got her monies worth but until I have time to do more investigation into that, I cannot say for sure.

I do know for me, it will be worth it. Just being able to look at these few cards was worth the weight in money so far. I am curious what else lies within and she told me the place she bought them from had another seven. If these turn out good, maybe I will have to talk her into getting more.

*takes a sip before finishing up today's post*

*coffee has cooled off some*

*another sip*

This is one of the weirdest things I have ever received cards in but seems like a good box to store them in. Very sturdy.

What's one of the weirdest things you have received cards in?

It was great being able to drop a new post and a quick hello. Hope everyone is doing great, hopefully another new post soon.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

The Fall Card Session Is In

Fall is right around the corner as temperatures have started to drop, leaves have started to fall, NFL football has returned and the release of Pumpkin Spice items have hit the shelves and Dunkin'.

It's my favorite time of year. Sorry summer.

 

I had to obviously jump on the pumpkin spice train as soon as it came into the station. My coffee and especially my mouth are very happy.

As you can tell, I am sipping away while writing my first blog post of August. Yes, it has been that long.

I have been busy with finishing up the rest of my summer semester, family life and everything else in-between so haven't really had the opportunity to just sit down and type.

I did however notice that the blog grew two followers in that span and I am happy to welcome them here for all of the coffee card craziness.

*takes a sip, mmmmm pumpkiny*

With my small break from school, I am hoping to get some serious card work done and continue my downsizing project in my collection before fall semester picks up September 7th.

 

In this round of downsizing, I have been pulling out all newer baseball inserts-anything 2002 and have been making three piles. The first pile is the 90's inserts I have found, those will go into a binder down the road. 90's inserts never go anywhere. The second pile is made up of trade bait/RAK/Christmas gifts for fellow friends. The last pile, which is the biggest bulk of it, will get packed into small boxes then shoved into a large flat rate and sent off as my Christmas gift this year for my friend to re-sell. I am sure it will take more than one large flat rate to mail these out so it will most likely be a two-year project. I also need to do basketball and hockey. Football I am unsure of yet because football is the main focus of my collecting now besides non-sport.

Baseball alone has almost filled the flat rate and it's too expensive to mail out two in the same year now with prices of those over $30 a pop to send. I remember when they were much cheaper.

When this project is done, I would have cleaned out my base cards, inserts and hits. This would be close if not over 75,000 cards unloaded with more to go.

This will leave me still a lot to go through as I haven't even touched,

1. Boxed Sets-I plan to dismantle all unimportant sets to me and some just give away to my father to find good homes for. I can take out the good cards-players-rookies and throw the rest into a base box for the better sets.
2. Rookie Cards-I have been hoarding way too many rookie cards of guys that have done nothing with their careers. It's time to unload them. This will save me sooooooo much space when this is done.
3. Players Boxes/Binders-Over the years I pulled out "star" players at the time. Most of those guys, like Wander Franco and Kris Bryant for example have either gotten in trouble with the law or not really ever made it to superstar status. Those guys will be pulled and found new homes for.
4. Odds And Ends: I still have some odds and ends cards, not my non-sports, but from other sports that just need to go as well.

In the end, the ultimate goal is just to be down to PC stuff and stuff to trade others. I never thought I would do this, but I feel it's time and it's such a relief to start making room as well. The cardboard hoard is over and it's time to focus on the cards that really matter just to me.

*takes a sip before ending today's post*

I hope to put up a few more posts before my fall semester begins, I signed up for some pretty intense classes for the fall and I assume all of my extra time will be eaten up doing that. But, who knows, maybe it won't be.

Hope everyone has been well and let me know what you have been up to recently in the hobby in the comments.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

If It Had Continued....

I have been doing well recently with keeping up with the mail days I have been getting and posting them as soon as I get them.

That's mainly because my mailbox hasn't seen a lot of them and right now, I am almost towards the end of my summer semester, so I have a little more free time.

With the lack of mail days incoming combining that with the lack of participation overall and what appears to be a stressful upcoming fall semester, I have decided to cancel this year's 2026 Coffee Card Hall Of Fame. I probably won't be bringing it back. It was already on the chop block for this year as it was.

Speaking of the chop block, I have added Trending In My Hobby This Week and 5 Things I Did In The Hobby to that list as well. It's just a few of the many changes coming to my blogging world.

If I had continued with this year's Coffee Card Hall of Fame, I would have picked out a few cards from this mail day from Batting Out Of Order because some of them would have deserved their spot.

Starting with this vintage card. I have found myself adding these types of vintage cards when I can.

How about a 90's parallel? That would have been an add I am sure.

Bonds should only be allowed to had made my Hall Of Fame, unless roids were used to create this card.

Belle, another 90's card, you see a theme here, would have possibly made it as well.

From first look, I was like, "what a cool card!" Second glance at the back, it's a checklist. This has to be one of the best looking checklists I have seen.

90's again....you bet!

And again. If I see any of these Metal Universe cards available, you better believe I am snatching them up. Any of these could easily be in my Hall Of Fame.

My boy Ewing!

And would it be insane if Jim Carrey as the Riddler could have made it in as well?

Thanks again Batting Out Of Order for the freebie mail day!

In comments today, let me know which cards you would have chosen for the Coffee Card Hall Of Fame if it continued.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

The Blogger National 2026

*sits down, takes a sip of coffee. opens keyboard, begins to type today's newest post*

The last four years I have posted a Blogger National for those of us who can't enjoy the experience of actually being at the The National Sport Collectors Convention. That way we can still connect with one another without spending the big bucks to do so. Though I would love to sit down, have a cup of coffee and talk cards with you.
*takes a sip, tips mug towards computer screen hoping you will return the favor*

For the second straight year, I am posting this right on time and hope you will join in on this blogger bat around. The past few years I have had very few actually join in.

Here's hoping for the biggest year yet. First, what's this all about,

What is the Blogger National? Well, it's a blog-bat-around where you just take one post (or multiple if you so choose) in the next few days and dedicate it to showing off your coolest cards or your most favorite cards or a recent mail day you hadn't posted yet using the blog post title, The Blogger National 2026.

I want you to try to find the cards that are show worthy to you. You know, the dazzling cards that would attract all of the people over to your table (blog).

For example, I just got a dazzling mail day yesterday from the legendary Dennis from Too Many Verlanders blog. I was not expecting a mail day from him at all as he kept this one quiet. 

I like sneaky mail days and fun sneaky mail days that include everything I like.

So, now I invite you to come check out my table,

Now if these didn't catch your attention, well, you don't have good taste and move onto the next table. Just kidding, you will now owe me a coffee now.

Thanks Dennis for another amazing mail day!

*takes a sip before finishing up today's post*

I am hopeful many of you will join in on this.

And for those of you who read this and don't have a blog, feel free to post your cards on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube,) and use the hashtag (and tag me if you want), #TheBloggerNational2026. I will be on the lookout for that hashtag on all social media platforms. Well, except TikTok. I haven't joined that at all yet and don't plan to.

Hope everyone has a great time with this, and you can leave your blog link in comments so I can read it as well if I happen to miss it with my busy schedule!

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Don't forget you can start to nominate cards for the 202 6Coffee Card Hall Of Fame!! Cards don't have to be autographs, patch cards, super star cards. It can be whatever you think is Hall Worthy! Find details and current nominations HERE.

Sketch'd

*coffee is ready and so isn't the newest post for cards over coffee*

*takes a sip*

Before I start with today's post, I would like to reiterate that I am no artist. I cannot draw. I do not have the talent of some the brilliant artists we have in the blogosphere who can create amazing pieces of cardbaord art. So, please be kind.

One of the two summer courses I signed up for was Drawing 1. Each week we are assigned a drawing either done with charcoal, pencil or pen. There is always a theme to the drawings as well. This week's theme is charcoal and was graphic design/logo, Fantasy or Abstract. Since the other two are not really my strength, not sure what is yet haha, I decided I wanted to draw a logo for this blog.

After many attempts, this is what I created and turned in,

 

Not my favorite, but it's not the worst thing.

Before I turned that one in, I came up with this one and sent this one in as well. This was more of a rough draft compared to the first one which was my piece to be graded.

Neither are going into an art museum, but I am wondering which one is better and why, and which one should I attempt again when this class is over and try to make it a final logo?

Let me know in comments!

Hope everyone has a super Saturday!

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

 *also a reminder I will be adding to each post going forward. I don't know about you, when it comes to the hobby, I am looking for ways to SAVE all of the time. So, here you go. Just for you a 10% off code to SAVE on card supplies. You're Welcome!