Building Up A Trade

*sits down with a big stack of cards nearby and a cup of coffee*

*takes a sip*

*feels stomach growling, gets up to get a bite to eat to hold off until post is done*

*takes a bite of cookie, breakfast holdover for champions*

*takes a sip and gets ready for today's post*

It sometimes blows my mind how trades come together and how they grow sometimes. 

Sometimes it's just a card for a card. Other times it's a handful of cards for one or more cards. And then there is a trade like today that started with a couple cards, ended then regrouped back into a few more cards before we mailed.

My end of the trade arrived yesterday so thought I would show it off on here of course.

Well...not all of it yet....

*takes a sip*

I am holding off on the autographs, the main course of the trade for my Coffee With segment so be ready for that. However, I will show off the other part of my trade on Twitter with @DanPortnov.

First up, this Joe Biden Goodwin Champions base. I can see people leaving these everywhere prices have gone up with him pointing at the price.

Not only a good beverage, but Arnold Palmer is possibly the greatest Golfer of all time.

Harry Houdini did things I can't imagine trying. Especially since I get claustrophobic being in an MRI machine...or in a crowd of people.

Hopefully I didn't post too many political cards on this post, sorry but I collect them.

I grabbed a couple of wrestling cards for a buddy of mine who collects them. Trying to load up a pile of them for his Christmas gift.

 

And the final card is a Bruce Almighty shirt swatch from Jim Carrey. I really like these A Piece Of Hollywood cards and own a dozen or so already. I think I have this one, but I don't mind owning duplicates.

Speaking of Hollywood, there is more to come in the autograph portion of this trade soon.

Thanks again to Dan for the trade.

*takes a sip before finishing up this post*

*gets up, takes a bagel from the freezer and puts it in the microwave to thaw and eat after the post is over*

I have had many times where my trades have built up like this one, it's part of the reason I don't ever seal and envelope until I know for sure the deal is complete.

And if for some reason it isn't and I have mailed, that's when you make a second trade. It's how you also make a friend and build up future trades.

*takes a final sip for today's post*

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Batman Forever Cards

*sits down at the table to get ready for today's post, takes a sip, and tries to get on with the post before the internet goes down again*

This has been a long couple of weeks with very, very spotty internet for both my mobile and WiFi. I am fortunate at the moment, after waiting half an hour for this post to call up, to be able to put up a new post. Yesterday's post was already in my drafts from last month or otherwise today would be the first post in some time.

Today's cards were acquired for my Batman collection awhile back. They were in my watchlist for some time before I finally pulled the trigger and landed them.

*takes a sip*

After watching Batman and Batman Returns, I couldn't wait until Batman Forever came out. Especially after how great Batman Returns was. Even though I was disappointed that Keaton chose not to reprise the role of Batman as he played that role top notch.

But, I would say that Val Kilmer who took over the Batman role, did it justice as well. 

Along with Kilmer, this movie had all the big names. Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman, and Chris O'Donnell that led the way.  Expectations were high for the film with so many names, however, after its release, many felt mixed on the film (despite all of the money it made) as I did myself.  I liked Jones (Two-Face) and Carrey (The Riddler) in their roles as the villains, but felt the movie felt more fake than the first two that had more of a realistic dark feel. This one was almost to the point of being too goofy at times.

I can't say it was all bad though as there were some cool parts and effects and a lot of bright colors. Not to mention it includes my favorite song of all-time, Kiss From A Rose by Seal. So that's worth the watch alone.

Even though the film wasn't a huge hit with me, I still collect Batman cards. I found these cheap and unique Promo cards from the movie and thought for less than $5, it was worth the add.

*takes a sip before continuing on and showing off the cards*

*fingers crossed, internet still holding on so I can continue on*

The promo cards arrived in this small waxy-feeling envelope. I assume that's how these were distributed. Not sure though on how they were handed out.

The full set is five cards, even though a lot of listings only show four and most of the time Batman is missing.

Kilmer

O'Donnell

Kidman (try to keep your eyes focused on rest of the post and not drool out your coffee)

Jones

Carrey

My next question is, are these rookies of these actors or were they seen on cardboard before this? Hmmm. Let me know in comments.

This movie ranks third place for me when it comes to ranking the early on Batman movies. It falls behind Batman Returns (1) and Batman '89 (2). It is however long and far ahead of Batman and Robin which may be the worst Batman movie of all-time. Having Clooney play Batman was an awful idea even though he has the "Bruce Wayne esque look".

Thoughts on my latest adds and what order you put the older Batman films in welcomed in comments.

*takes a sip before finishing up this post*

I hope the internet starts to work soon. It's tough not being able to show off some of my recent adds and another new Blog Bat Around. However, I have been able to accomplish taking some pictures for future posts and getting some cards organized so not having internet hasn't been all that bad.

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday!

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*