Baseball Cards at Jersey Coast Collectibles

Vacation Schedule

2011-09-29T17:16:00.002-04:00

We will be leaving for vacation on 10/07/2011 and returning on 10/23/2011. This year we have decided to leave the store open. The homepage will show our vacation schedule, and you will still be able to place orders, but no orders will be shipped until we return on 10/23/2011.

If you need to place an order, please do so before we leave so that you can get your items in a timely manner.

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up ahead of time, so that if you need supplies or whatever, order it now, so that you will get it.

Ed

Labor Day Weekend Sale.

2011-09-02T17:21:00.001-04:00

Labor Day Weekend Sale!!

20% off on all items in our store. No minimum required. Enter coupon code LDWS901 on the checkout page.

We also will be listing a bunch of mid to high end cards for a friend. We will accept all "reasonable" offers on them.

There will be a button on the item description page where you can request a lower price. Just click on it and put in your offer. I will relay it to him and get back to you.

Enjoy your holiday weekend!

08/28/2011 Hurricane Irene Update 8:00AM

2011-08-28T08:11:00.000-04:00

The worst is behind us. Irene's Eye made landfall at 6AM this morning near Little Egg Inlet which is the southern portion of Long Beach Island. The winds were no factor at all here and on the island. Peak wind gusts were around 50 MPH, no where near the 70-100 MPH they predicted (typical for the media).

Right now we have light rain and minimal winds and are awaiting the back side of Irene to pass us by. The winds will pick up a little bit, and we will have moderate rains, but nowhere near what we experienced last night.

The major concern right now in our area is the flooding. We have a high tide this morning and most of the major waterways are at or above flood stage right now, and are expected to rise over the course of the day.

It was a very long night, especially with all the tornado warnings we were getting at the height of the storm. Most never materialized, but there were a few that did touch down causing damage but none in our immediate area.

The damage is very minimal here with tree limbs down, but nothing that cant be cleaned up quickly. I am awaiting a phone call from my buddy down on the island, but from what I am hearing so far, it is not bad at all. The normal flooding we always get from noreasters, but nothing catastrophic.

We were extremely lucky considering what this storms potential was.

Hurricane Irene Update

2011-08-27T10:51:00.000-04:00

Due to the approach of Hurricane Irene, we have put all shipping on hold till at least Monday 8/29/2011 (at the earliest). We have evacuated our shore home (mandatory) on Long Beach Island, and have relocated to our home in Cherry Hill. The only problem we have is we are only 50 miles away from the shore, so we are still in the path of the system.

We will better know the extent of any damage once the system has passed us late Sunday. Hopefully it will be minimal. The only concern we have is the heavy rains. We have had record rainfall here in August, so the ground is saturated, and we have numerous large trees that are making me nervous.

Wish us well, and we will be in touch once this mess is over and done with. To everyone else on the east coast in the path of Irene be safe!

Ed

Jersey Coast Collectibles August Update

2011-08-23T19:20:00.001-04:00

Greetings everyone! I know, I know, been very lapse in updating the announcements board and my blog. I have been plugging away adding inventory, and tweaking the site. Everything seems to be moving along just fine. Have not encountered a bit of problem (knock on wood).

I have a load of autographed photos that I have been adding to the site. I got in contact with a local collector who is a huge wrestling fan that was looking to downsize his collection. I purchased well over 400 signed photos that he acquired in person traveling around the country to different events. There is a huge variety here with some really big name guys from the past and present.

I was amazed at the collection he had. I would say well over 50% of his home was covered with wrestling memorabilia. It was a sight to see! There were photos, belts, chairs, posters, action figures, wrestling gear, you name it he had it! Talk about a man cave! This was practically his entire home!!

I also have added some signed football, baseball, and hockey photos. Still have a load of cards here that I have adding little by little. Vintage, autos, g/u and rookies. I also have a couple more sweet pieces on the way. Tie Domi signed hockey pants, and an Alice Cooper signed photo.

I also might have another local source for some quality items. He deals in cards and memorabilia also, and he might be able to hook me up with cards (cases and boxes). The plans are in the works, so stay tuned!

Vacation is slowly creeping up here, and I am debating whether to shut the shop down like I normally do, or keep it open. Let me know what your preferences are. Vacation this year will be the second two weeks of October.

We are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Irene at the moment. Looked fine yesterday, but today not so. It took a turn towards the north and is headed straight for the outer banks. That is not a good scenario for us here in jersey. If it keeps on the same track, it could be rather ugly here for us. Will know much better this coming weekend.

Ed

Jersey Coast Collectibles
http://jerseycoastcollectibles.com
sales@jerseycoastcollectibles.com

Blog Update 02/05/2011

2011-02-05T11:23:00.002-05:00

So another couple months have come and gone, and we are still plugging away. We have had a brutal winter thus far here in Jersey, with the snow, ice and cold, we are ready to head to warmer climates. Problem is, there are less and less warmer climates to go to anymore. So much for global warming LOL!

We are still searching for a steady supplier for "quality" items at a decent price. Problem is everyone wants top dollar and they love to throw in thousands of junk cards to round out their collections. This proves to be a very difficult task, because by the time you sift through all the garbage, you wind up with just a handful of good stuff, and there is no way to recoup your investment.

I did pick up four fairly good lots here locally, but they never made it to the site. They got snatched up real fast. This is the reason that there has not been much added to my site lately. Not to worry, I do have more on the way that I guarantee will be on the site.

I also purchased some nice memorabilia pieces that will be here in a couple weeks.

They include:

Gary Carter Autographed Mets Jersey
Earl Campbell Autographed Oilers Jersey
Denny McClain Autographed Tigers Jersey
Joe Pepitone Autographed Yankees Jersey
Buck Owens Signed Index card
Helen Reddy Signed Index card
50+ Autographed Football 8x10 Photos

Anyone out there interested in selling their personal collections, and or have a nice lot they would like to sell, just shoot me an email. Keep in mind, I do not want any 80's or 90's stuff, and please provide a list of what you have. Any memorabilia pieces must be accompanied by a COA or LOA from a reputable company.

Right now I am looking for baseball, football, basketball, and hockey cards. Game-Used and Autos. No Commons!! Also keep in mind that I am just like the tv show "Pawn Stars" I need to make a buck too. LOL!! Although I am not as bad as Rick. He can be one tough cookie! I will pay a little more if need be, but I do not pay book value, and I do not base my offers on fleabay prices. I will give you a fair price.

Until next time, enjoy your day!
Ed

Happy Holidays from Jersey Coast Collectibles!

2010-12-19T07:17:00.000-05:00

12/19/2010

Happy Holidays everyone! Not much has been going on here. We have been very busy, just like everyone else preparing for the holidays. Sure did sneak up on us fast this year didn't it? I still have been adding to the inventory, slowly but surely.

We did have one major setback, that really hit us by surprise. One of my major suppliers passed away suddenly last month. Not quite sure if anyone out there knew Adam Hogan aka gotgroovygoods on Ebay. He had his own card shop many years ago down in Destin Florida, then moved out to Las Vegas, then Colorado, then back to Florida again (sure moved around a lot and I kidded him about it all the time!) He will be sadly missed, and he definitely left us way too early.

I have been looking around, making calls, and trying to get another "reputable" steady supplier, but it is tough to find someone to fill Adams shoes. I have a few others that I deal with, and they will get me by for now, but the search will continue. I will continue to do the card show runs, but most of the dealers are virtually impossible to deal with. Every time I get home from these local shows, my stress level is through the roof! Then on top of that, the daily calls from people trying to sell 80's and 90's cards, just puts me over the edge. Attention!! I do not buy any 80's and 90's cards! They have no value to me, and when someone slips them into a lot I buy, they go straight into a "special" box marked charity. I donate them to local schools, hospitals, and churches. They have no resale value!

I did manage to pick up a few nice memorabilia items that will probably be here in a couple weeks. It is nearly impossible anymore trying to find quality pieces at a decent price.

Here is the rundown of what is coming in....

Jerry Rice autographed and framed photo

Mickey Mantle Mitchell & Ness Cooperstown Collection NY Yankees Jersey

Whitey Ford autographed baseball

Robin Roberts autographed baseball

Mia Hamm autographed soccer jersey

Jimmy Carter cut autograph

40 count lot of entertainment and political signed items

Tomorrow 12/20/2010, will be the cut-off date for orders guaranteed by Christmas. If anyone has last minute purchases to make in time for Christmas, make sure you get it in by tomorrow. We all know how backed up the mail is, so get your orders in quickly!

Until next time... Have a safe and Happy Holiday!

Vacation Time, Last "BIG" Sale!

2010-09-07T05:50:00.000-04:00

This week you are going to find a ton of stuff on sale. This is the last "BIG" sale we are having before we leave for vacation. Get your orders in now before the prices go back to normal.

Anything you see that I do not have on sale, contact me, and we can work up a deal.

Our vacation schedule this year is the same as last year (In a rut). I will be shutting the store down on 10/02/2010 sometime in the morning. You will not be able to place any orders after that. We plan on returning sometime around 10/18/2010 (weather permitting). Please make sure if you are planning to place an order, get it in before 10/02/2010. I will make one last trip to the post office on the morning of 10/02/2010.

I will be sending out reminders in a couple weeks....

May 2010 Update

2010-05-16T15:07:00.002-04:00

A lot has been going on since my last blog. I know its been a few months since I have posted, but I just cant find the time to update my blog as often as I should.

I have been in the process of redoing my home office. Painting, new furniture, moving furniture, reorganizing the whole works! Everything is a total mess right now.

The biggest setback I had was my computer crashed, and then my laptop went, so I have been relying on an old backup I had here. The computer situation is back on course, with my new system arriving a few weeks back, I have had a little more time to be somewhat organized.

My office is coming along, just not quite there yet. I am still getting things organized little by little, and once this is set in place, its down to the storage area. A lot of work to do there too! I will be redoing the whole mess there too. A lot of shelving is in order, and trying to make it as efficient as I can.

It gets tough for a one man show at times, but I think I am doing the best i can under the circumstances. It is just very time consuming, with still having a day job and all. I did have a long meeting with my boss, and I decided I was going part time. The cut back in hours will greatly improve my devotion to the shop and will also give my back a rest. 35+ years of doing mechanical work has taken its toll, and I just cant do the things I used to many moons ago.

I still am getting new stuff in every week, so make sure you keep an eye on the new arrivals page. This past week I got in two dozen autographed baseballs, autographed guitar pickguards, some Heidi Klum pictures (she is still hot!) an Alice Cooper concert poster signed, some autographed index cards that I am putting together to send to PSA. Some big names!! Barak Obama, Richard Nixon, Muhammad Ali, Red Grange, Bobby Doerr, Chas Gehringer, Lou Boudreau, and many more!

Oh, I almost forgot, I also have a bunch of golf autographs. Photos, spectator guides, tickets. Some big names there too.

I also have a bunch of game-used and autographed cards on the way too.

So be patient with me, I am still plugging away, and I appreciate everyones business!!

Hopefully, when I get everything in order here, I will be able to update this blog more often.

Until next time....

Ed
Jersey Coast Collectibles
http://jerseycoastcollectibles.com

February Updates

2010-02-14T16:44:00.003-05:00

Just a quick update on what has been going on here at Jersey Coast Collectibles.

We still have a ton of stuff coming in on a weekly basis. It seems there are more sellers out there than buyers. LOL!!

We have added 2009 National Treasures, 2009 Topps Sterling, A mixed bag that incudes Triple Threads, Playoff, SP Legendary Cuts, Topps Tribute, Topps Unique, and much more.

We also got a large lot of Autographed Golf cards in if you are a PGA collector.

We just received an 800 card lot of pack certified and in person baseball and football cards. The box has been fun to go through and there are a lot of big name stars in there, along with minor leaguers and they even threw in some game used stuff!

The memorabilia hunt has been slow around my area, seems like everyone wants top dollar for everything! Even the card show dealers are tough to deal with. I did get a few things in so far. I have a couple Cleveland Indians signed mini helmets, a Jake LaMotta autographed 8x10, some more autographed baseballs; Steve Carlton, Tony Gwynn, Gaylord Perry, Jim Rice, and more.

I also have some railroad memorabilia on the way on consignment. They have a ton of amazing items! Rare books, scale railroad locos, and cars, hand made cars, and more. The Railroad collectible industry is on fire right now, so I agreed to post the stuff on my site for them. I will be adding a little each week to give you a taste of what is coming soon.

I have been adding more and more supplies. Seems like everytime I get an order in, I sell out right away. It has been tough to keep up, and with my supplier running out of stock, it has been a tough go trying to keep up.

The Pro-Mold PCPSquare Baseball holder is still out of stock, and has been pushed back till the end of February. I do have BCW square baseball holders that are the same in stock.

Pro-Mold 100ct, 150ct, and 400ct boxes are sold out indefinitely. Ouch! that hurts! They also discontinued the MH4UV magnetic holders (the 25yearUV) Why? I have no clue. They have decided to put it on the shelf and continue to sell the 5year UV instead.

I will try to update my blog more often, but with my day job and the recent blizzards we had here in jersey, it has kept me extemely busy.

Until next time...

Ed

Long Time No See!!

2009-11-03T17:57:00.003-05:00

I know it has been quite awhile since I have posted to my blog, but I have been on vacation, got back to my day job and it has been hectic!!

So what is going on? Had a great vacation down at the jersey shore, nice weather, lots of fish and lots of sleep LOL!!

On the storefront, I have been buying and buying and buying, since I got back.

I have a load of game-used and auto cards that I am in the process of posting up, as well as I have some more autographed 8x10's on the way, more wrestlers and MMA stars. I purchased about 17 autographed footballs of various stars and hall of famers.

I also have some vintage baseball cards that I picked up, some stars and hall of famers, some are graded.

In addition to those, I have a very nice Ken Griffey Jr autographed Gartlan statue, and a mint ticket from a 1950's Boston Braves game. I am debating whether or not to send it in to get graded, we will see.

I also have a ton of game used and autos on my weekly specials page, as well as all of my supplies are on sale. Grab them up now at these rock bottom prices!!!!

Until next time.....

Ed

Weekly Specials Updates, New Items Added

2009-08-16T07:44:00.002-04:00

Updated my weekly specials page. This week, Game-Used cards on sale! Baseball, Football, and Basketball cards. Lots of cards for a buck. Some mid end cards in there too.

Products on the way!!

Here is a list of what I have coming in. Should be some really nice cards here.

2009 Topps Magic Football
2009 Upper Deck Heroes Football
2009 Upper Deck Icons Football
2008 UD Goudey Baseball
Mickey Mantle Collectible Plate
Bob Gibson Autographed Baseball
2-Cases of Card Savers 1

I also have a 2005-06 SPx Partick Roy Autographed Dual Jersey up on Ebay. Here is the link for that.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270441221170

You can check out my weekly specials, and new additions this upcoming week on my site. Here is the link.

http://jerseycoastcollectibles.com/

You can also see my current auctions on ebay. Here is that link

http://shop.ebay.com/jerseycoastcollectibles/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=10&_rdc=1

Have a great day!!

Ed

Michael Vick Signs two year deal with the Eagles

2009-08-13T21:10:00.003-04:00

Now this sure caught me off guard! I did hear rumors 2 days ago about it, but I never thought it would come to light.

This opens up a whole lot of scenarios for the Eagles offense. Just one more weapon added to a roster filled with explosive talent. Should be a very interesting season for a team that is hungry for that trophy!

Here is the link to the story.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4397938

New Items!!

2009-08-07T07:08:00.002-04:00

I have added a bunch of rookies and insert cards. Lots of cheap stuff!! Need supplies? I am overloaded with toploaders, sleeves, one-touch and screwdowns. All at rock bottom prices.

Update on the Cardsaver 1. Should be arriving the end of the month according to my supplier. I know lots of you are waiting, so hang in there they are coming!

Here is a brief preview of what I have on the way this upcoming week.

Mike Love (Beach Boys) Autographed Guitar
2 boxes of 2009 Benchwarmers (gonna bust them this wekend!)
2005-06 SPx Hockey
Bob Feller Autographed Baseball (Steiner)
(25) WWE/MMA Autographed Photos
Bob Gibson Autographed Baseball (PSA/DNA)
Mickey Mantle Mini Plate

These are some really nice pieces that I will be adding to my inventory.

I also have a local card show this weekend that I am going to hit, and hopefully pick up some nice collections (if the price is right)

All for now...

Off to my day job :(

Ed

The Philly Curse Continues

2009-07-28T18:27:00.005-04:00

The Philadelphia Eagles are saddened to announce Jim Johnson has passed away this afternoon at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer.

A veteran of 22 years as an NFL assistant, Johnson is regarded as one of the top defensive masterminds in National Football League history. Over the last decade, he gained a great deal of notoriety as the orchestrator of the renowned Eagles defense. His aggressive style kept Philadelphia at or near the top of the NFL in nearly every major defensive category since joining Andy Reid's staff on January 22, 1999.

From 2000-08, Johnson's units ranked 2nd in the NFL in sacks (390), 3rd down efficiency (34.0%) and red zone touchdown percentage (43.9%), and fourth in fewest points allowed (17.7 per game). During his 10-year tenure in Philadelphia, the Eagles earned seven playoff berths, five trips to the NFC Championship game and one Super Bowl appearance (following the 2004 season).

As the Eagles defensive chief, Johnson's defense has produced 26 Pro Bowl selections: Brian Dawkins (7), Troy Vincent (5), Jeremiah Trotter (4), Hugh Douglas (3), Lito Sheppard (2), Asante Samuel (1), Trent Cole (1), Michael Lewis (1), Corey Simon (1), and Bobby Taylor (1).

Four of his defensive assistants have gone on to successful careers with other NFL franchises: Steve Spagnuolo (head coach of the St. Louis Rams), John Harbaugh (head coach of the Baltimore Ravens), Ron Rivera (defensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers) and Leslie Frazier (defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings).

Prior to his tenure in Philadelphia, Johnson served as the linebackers coach with Seattle in 1998. That year, Johnson helped the Seahawks register 10 touchdowns on defense, including eight interceptions returned for scores, 2nd most in NFL history. He arrived in Seattle after a four-year stint in Indianapolis, the last two as defensive coordinator. While with the Colts, Johnson helped them secure a berth in the AFC Championship game at Pittsburgh in 1995.

Johnson spent eight seasons with the Arizona Cardinals (1986-93). After overseeing the Cards defensive line for four seasons, Johnson excelled as their secondary coach, helping Aeneas Williams become the first rookie cornerback to lead the league in interceptions (6) since 1981.

Johnson began his coaching career as head coach at Missouri Southern (1967-68), before serving four-year tenures at Drake and Indiana. From 1977-83, Johnson served as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Notre Dame, a stint that included a national championship in 1977.

An all-conference quarterback himself at Missouri (where he played in the same backfield with long-time NFL executive Bill Tobin), Johnson went on to spend two seasons with Buffalo as a tight end (1963-64).

A native of Maywood, IL, Johnson (born 5/26/41) earned a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in physical education from Missouri.

Johnson is survived by his wife, Vicky, two children, Scott and Michelle, and four grandchildren, Katie, Justin, Brandon, and Jax

R.I.P. Steve McNair, You Will be Sadly Missed

2009-07-04T17:42:00.004-04:00

Ex-NFL QB McNair found shot to death in condo

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was found shot to death Saturday. he was 36.

Steve McNair played 13 NFL seasons.
A woman was also found dead along with McNair in a Nashville condominium in an apparent double homicide.

A public information officer with the Nashville police, Don Aaron, confirmed the death. No further information has been released.

Titans owner Bud Adams also confirmed the quarterback's death in a brief statement released Saturday.

Adams called him "one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl."

McNair played 11 seasons in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans franchise and then spent two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.

He was a three-time Pro Bowler and was the Co-AP NFL MVP in 2003.

McNair played in the "Music City Miracle" game in 1999, when his Titans stunned the Buffalo Bills with a kickoff return touchdown in the final seconds in their AFC Wild Card playoff game.

McNair led the Titans to the Super Bowl that season, where they lost to the Rams. With the Titans driving for a potential game-tying score in the fourth quarter, McNair completed a pass to Kevin Dyson in the closing moments but Dyson was stopped at the 1-yard line.

You will be truly missed!!

Happy 4th of July from Jersey Coast Collectibles

2009-07-04T09:40:00.005-04:00

Happy 4th of July everyone!

Just stopped in to update you on a few additions to the site.

I picked up 3 Pete Rose autographed Bats with the 4256 Inscription on them. All are certified by PSA/DNA. They are nice pieces in mint condition!

Added some boxes... 2008 Tristar Signa Cuts, 2005-06 SP Signature Edition, and 2006-07 Upper Deck Beehive

I also picked up a couple Mystery Cut cards. One is Hank Stram, and the other is Eddie Arcaro. Very nice cards!!

I also have a few more pieces on the way, a Stan Musial Autographed Bat, and two more Pete Rose Bats. One has the Hit King Inscription. These are also certified by PSA/DNA.

I added a couple pics so you can see how nice these items are.

Enjoy your Holiday!!!

Baseball Memorabilia

2009-06-17T20:19:00.005-04:00

I just picked up some awesome Memorabilia pieces. Check out these pics! I have autographed Phillies Cards, and Postcards, 3 Cooperstown Baseball Bats, A Tommy Greene autographed Display, and some other nice pieces.

I will be adding them to my site this weekend.

Eagles, Phillies, and Weekly Specials

2009-06-13T14:23:00.002-04:00

McNabb and the Eagles agreed late Thursday to restructure the final two years of his contract instead of extending his current deal. McNabb will collect $24.5 million over the next two seasons, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. That’s a $5.3 million raise over two years.

Hopefully this new contract will inspire Donovan to pull out all the stops and get us to the Super Bowl again and hopefully the outcome will be better. With these new young wideouts we added to the roster, Donovan will have plenty of targets to go to. Desean Jackson should have another breakout season, Kevin Curtis is back healthy, and we need to get Maclin signed ASAP and get him to camp.

Westbrook's rehab is on schedule and should be ready to go for the regular season barring any set backs. It is still up in the air wherther he will get any playing time in the preseason.

Ryan Howard had a game tying homer last night in the ninth to send the Phils to their third consecutive extra inning game, but is was all for naught. This time they fell short in 13 innings in a 5-2 loss to the Red Sox.

Blanton allowed five hits, two runs and two walks and struck out seven in seven innings. But Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester pitched even better. He dominated the Phillies. And the rest of the Boston bullpen followed suit, too

After Lester allowed two hits, one run and two walks and struck out 11 in seven innings, Boston's bullpen allowed three hits, one run, three walks and struck out nine the rest of the way.

The Phillies set a franchise record with 20 strikeouts, although the nine-inning record remains Oct. 6, 1991, when Mets right-hander David Cone struck out 19.

We are having a weekend special which ends on 6/14/09. Buy two or more cards on my site and get a free magnetic or screwdown holder of your choice. Just email me at sales@jerseycoastcollectibles.com once you have placed your order and let me know which freebie you want.

Order 10 or more cards on my site this weekend and in addition to the free mag or screwdown, I will throw in sleeves, toploaders, or team bags.

This is for this weekend only! Use coupon code WS613 to take full advantage of this special offer.

Until next time, Have a great weekend!

Memorabilia Added

2009-06-05T19:16:00.006-04:00

I got three new pieces today. A "Mean" Joe Greene Autographed Steelers helmet, a 2007 Masters Flag signed by Vijay Singh, and a WWE Championship Belt signed by Bruno Sammartino. These are really nice pieces!!

Check out the pics I added!

I am going to post them on Fleabay for now and see what happens. If I have no action on them they will be added to my site. If you want to make me an offer, just shoot me an email at sales@jerseycoastcollectibles.com.

I also have more toploaders on the way for those of you that requested them. I have a case of 138pt, 197pt, and 240pt. They should be here the middle of the week.

I still am waiting for my Phillies lot and hopefully will get here soon. They are slow to ship at times. A real nice lot of autographed items.

The weather here in jersey sucks. Been raining the last 3 days and hopefully the system will be out of here by tonight. Should be a nice weekend. With the full moon on Sunday, the bass bite should turn on.

Have a great weekend!

Ed

Beautiful day at the Jersey Shore

2009-05-31T15:29:00.004-04:00

It is a beautiful day here today on LBI, the sun is shining and the crowds are down. Very strange for the end of May.

Well, I hit my "so-called" hot spot last night, and as per usual I got skunked. I started out about 11pm between the tides and although it did smell a little fishy, I sure did not see or hear anything. Caught the usual garbage of sharks and skates, but the bass were a no-show. I packed it in about 9am when the curiosity seekers were hitting the beach. Was definitely not in the chatty mood to deal with them.

I did talk to quite a few others who also had the same results so at least I was not alone. Granted there were some fish taken on the North End (Banegat Light) but the south end guys had nothing to show for their efforts.

The beaches close tonight for the buggys for the summer, so I will be moving my stuff to my lite tackle bag, and start doing the walk on trips. Early am and late night. Daytime is out of the question due to the hordes that will be on the beaches. Ah yes got to love the "shoobies"!

I forgot to mention yesterday that I have 4 boxes of 2008 Razor Letterman Baseball boxes coming in tomorrow. I got a great price on them, and I will be busting two of them, and the other two are going on the site. So if you want them now, let me know, cause I do not think they will last at the price I am going to sell them for.

Until tomorrow, enjoy whats left of your weekend!

Ed

More specials added

2009-05-30T15:44:00.000-04:00

The weekend is upon us, and with this beautiful weather here in jersey I have not had time to update my blog as often as I had hoped. I have been shuffling from home to the shore just about everyday and starting to get into my summer routine.

It takes its toll as I am beat after working 8+ hours and driving an hour to the shore, hitting the beach for some fishing and by the time I get back to the house it is time to get up and go back to work! Sure wish I was 21 again LOL!!

I know this is off topic but the spring striper fishing finally is starting to turn on. The bunker pods are just starting to amass off the surf, and when they get within casting range the bass are right under them.

There have been some big bass to 50lbs weighed in at the local shops and there have been plenty of 20's and 30's in the mix as well. I have 6 so far this spring with the largest being 27lbs. (all released).

So if there are any surf anglers reading my blog, get on down to the beach and cash in on the bassing while it lasts. They are going for the usual clams, bunker chunks, and when the bunker are off the beach, get out the poppers cause they are exploding on them! Better yet, put on that weighted treble and snag one of those bunker and liveline it just off the school and I guarantee you will have an instant hookup.

Back to the collecting front, I did not do well at all on the auctions that ended on Thursday, as usual the bidding wars were out of control! I did pick up a few nice pieces that I will be adding next week when they arrive.

Here is a list of the items I picked up...

Mean Joe Greene Autographed Mini-Helmet
Vijay Singh signed Masters Flag
Bruno Sammartino Autographed Title Belt

I also picked up a nice 150 piece Phillies lot that includes cards, jerseys, balls, bats, tickets, patches, posters, and photos. There are some really nice pieces in there and I can't wait to get them.

OK folks thats all for now, gonna take a nap, and I think I am going to pull an all-nighter on the beach and soak some clams and hope I can be in the right place at the right time. I have a good spot scouted and sure hope it produces!

Will have an update for you tomorrow.

Ed

Card Supplies On Sale

2009-05-09T16:45:00.001-04:00

Weekly special this week is card supplies!

Toploaders, Screwdowns, magnetics, snap-tites, team bags, graded bags, and card savers are all on sale this week only.

Along with my supplies, you will find some other deals on cards. Just click on the weekly special button and view the list.

As always, free shipping available for SCF members. Email me for the couplon code!

Have a great weekend!

It's Spring Time!!

2009-05-03T08:06:00.000-04:00

Welcome to May! So Spring has finally arrived here in the Garden State. Thank goodness this friggin cold weather is gone. I am so sick and tired of being cold. These ole bones just can't take the winters here for much longer. Florida looks better and better everyday, LOL!

And of course with May arriving, so does this stinkin rain. Is is just me, or does it always have to rain on the weekends? Seems like whenever the temps get into the 70's and 80's it is beautiful during the work week, but as soon as Saturday hits..... RAIN!!

Early retirement looks better and better every day too!! LOL....

Not much going on with the sports card biz. I did have my best month so far in April, and with this month being only 2 days old, I am off and running again. Looks like it could be another banner month for me. I sure can use it. Thanks to everyone that is buying from me, and please make sure you spread the word!! You take care of me, and in turn I will take care of you.

If you refer a friend to my site, and they make a purchase, I will compensate you with a freebie!!
Just have them mention how they found the site, and your freebie will be on the way to you. The more referrels you send me, the more bennies you get!

I have more stuff on the way.... I have thick toploaders coming, I have some Basketball Memorabilia coming, some neat PGA Golf stuff like badges, pins, pens, ball markers, etc.

I have a few more autographed Yankees balls on the way, nothing spectacular, but I got them at good price, so the savings will be passed on to you. Paul O'Neill, Graig Nettles, Clete Boyer and Bernie Williams.

I am watching another high end card lot that is ending today, and if the price does not skyrocket I should be able to get it at a decent price. We will see....

Later guys!

Ed

Weeken Blowout Sale Extended!!

2009-04-27T06:47:00.000-04:00

I am extending the memorabilia blowout sale. I am going to let it run till the end of the week!!!
Free shipping still applies, and the coupon is still good till the end of the week.

Ed

Memorabilia Blowout Sale!!

2009-04-25T11:10:00.000-04:00

I am blowing out some of my Sports Memorabilia, Antiques, Collectibles, and other items at ridiculous prices!!

This is a weekend special only. Sale ends on 4/27/09. You will not see these ridiculous prices again for a few months. As an added bonus, if you email me at sales@jerseycoastcollectibles.com. I will give you a special coupon code for free shipping!!

I need to move some of my inventory to make room for some new stuff coming in shortly.

And as always if you are a Sports Card Forum member, you automatically get free shipping. If you need the coupon code for that, or if you forgot, just shoot me an email.

I am off to the shore to enjoy this gorgeous weather we are having, and get some early work done on the shore house. Might even get to open it up early this year!

I will have computer access while I am away just in case you need to contact me.

Enjoy your weekend!!

Ed

Mini Helmets--- Autographed Baseballs

2009-04-21T06:39:00.000-04:00

Hey gang!

Spent the weekend adding more cards. Nothing spectacular in this latest lot I purchased, but there are some interesting cards in there.

Put a few up on Fleabay, and as per usual, here we go again with the NPB's. After close to 10 years on there, I have heard every excuse in the book. It just gets ridiculous. Thank goodness I do not list much on there. The only downfall is I do need that greedy giant for exposure to my website.

Added some autographed baseballs, some more mini helmets, and I now have graded team bags for everyone that suggested that I get them. I do give discounts if you want to buy in bulk quantities!!

Any other suggestions as far as supplies go, just shoot me an email at mailto:sales@jerseycoastcollectibles.com and I will take care of it for you.

I have some bids in some neat memorabilia, such as autographed baseballs, some golf memorabilia, and few autographed football jerseys. Providing the bidding doesn't get out of control, I should be able to pick them up for a decent price.

I still am having a tough time picking up hockey stuff, so if anyone has a collection, or know of someone selling, let me know.

I am thinking of doing a mini-blowout sale this weekend, its still in the works, so stay tuned!!

Have a nice day!!

Ed

2009-04-13T21:41:00.000-04:00

Rest In Peace Harry

You will be truly missed

Just before noon today, Harry Kalas got off the Phillies team bus and walked into the visiting clubhouse at Nationals Park. As always, Kalas said something nice to everyone he encountered, then stopped, pulled out a pen and wrote down the lineup which had been posted on the wall.
Lineup in hand, the Hall of Fame broadcaster rode the elevator to the press level and began preparing for a 3 p.m. game between the Phillies and Washington Nationals.
He never got to call the game.

Kalas, in his 39th season as narrator of all things Phillies, collapsed in the broadcast booth around 12:20 p.m. and died after being rushed to a nearby hospital. He was 73.

This is truly a sad day for Phillies fans, and all of baseball. Harry the K was the voice of the Phillies, and his unique voice will always be etched in my mind. I grew up listening to Harry and Richie calling the games, and to me they will never be replaced, and surely will never be forgotten.

I am sure glad that he got to call the final out in game 5 of the World Series, and those final words I will never forget "Swing and a miss, The Philadelphia Phillies are the 2008 World Champions of Baseball."

Harry, you will be sadly missed. Now you and Richie will be reunited once again.

Goodbye my friend....

Happy Easter everyone!!

2009-04-12T07:29:00.000-04:00

Just stopped in to wish you all a Happy Easter!

Been very busy adding more stuff on my site. I updated the weekly specials with more game used, and autos for dirt cheap!

I busted a case of 2007 UD Sweet Spot Classic, and the case was a hot one! A lot of good cards came out of it, and I listed the majority of them on the site. Some are floating on Fleabay, so if you still buy on that lousy greedy site, they are there for the taking. LOL!! As you can see, I can't stand that site. All they do is cater to the buyers, and fee the living heck out of us sellers.

I had a Non-Paying Bidder last week that I gave him 3 weeks to pay on a 10 dollar card. As per usual, I filed against him, and yes of course he negged me! Not a darn thing I can do about it because Fleabay loves the buyers! I just suck it up and move on.

I have a bunch of stuff coming in next week!! 12 Autographed Baseballs such as Alomar, Boggs, Santo and others. I also bought a huge lot of cards with some real nice high end stuff in it.

Also have about 14 autographed mini helmets on the way! Some of the players are Vince Papale (for you Eagles fans) like me!! I might just keep that one.. A Trotter, Smith and Sheppard mult- signed, Demarcus Ware, Brandon Marshall, Steve Smith, and many others

So stop on by my site, http://jerseycoastcollectibles.com/ and check out my latest additions!

Oh almost forgot... I beefed up my supplies with some graded team bags, soft sleeves, toploaders and more.

Gotta go, lots of chores to do, weather is finally nice, so I am going to enjoy it!

Happy Easter Everyone!!

Ed

Weekly Specials!!

2009-03-21T17:19:00.000-04:00

We have a large selection of Baseball, Basketball, and Football cards we are blowing out for $1.00!!!!

You need trade bait? You came to the right place .

http://jerseycoastcollectibles.com