Last week I was feeling pretty good about myself after hitting Wes with a bunch of autos and relics as part of our ongoing trade battle. It is always exciting to find a card that fits someones collection perfectly.
Well, a few days later I received an email from Wes saying that he is pretty excited about something he sent me. This is coming from a guy who sent me a game used bat, so I had to expect anything. On Friday a big box arrived.
I'll let the pictures do most of the talking.
First a note from Mr. Jaybarker.....
Oh my......
A whole set of war stamps. When Wes means war, he really means it.
Now the graded portion of the trade package.
The Traynor was my favorite.
Wes knows all my collecting habits. Sims is a WVU alum.
Sexy relic
A beautiful on card auto of Jock Sanders.
Probably thinking holy crap that was a ton of stuff.....not done yet.
Wes has already blown me up to pieces with this trade and he decides to throw a Clemente on top of it. Thank God the barrage is over.............. or is it.
This is a game used jersey of former All Star reliever Evan Meek. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this in the box.
How am I supposed to respond to this? Wes has totally killed my trade momentum. I could duck and hide, but since he is promising 7 spoils of war I might as well go down with a fight. The fight must go on
I need a montage.
wow crazy stuff!
ReplyDeleteHe is a bottomless pit of sports cards and memorabilia.
DeleteHoly cow! How do you top a game used jersey? I was completely wowed at the Clemente relic. I feel like one of those people sitting on the sidelines during the civil war watching the battles - this is super entertaining. Can't wait to see what happens next.
ReplyDeleteI can't top him unless I call Chipper Jones to go visit his house.
DeleteIf you fall, then Skynet will have won and we're all doomed.
ReplyDeleteWhich is to say that you're doomed in particular. Good luck. - Captain Rex
DeleteWes is the card Terminator. His one mission is to drown me in Pirates stuff.
DeleteJust crazy. Awesome, and crazy.
ReplyDeleteIt is awesomely crazy!
DeleteSimply amazing! What a battle!
ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty one sided fight. He is just toying with me.
DeleteMatt, you owe me a new keyboard. I just drooled all over mine. That Meek jersey is a thing of beauty that would make any McDonald's employee jealous.
ReplyDeleteSeriously though, those red jerseys are damn near impossible to come across.
I have a friend in town that chases jerseys and he told me the same thing about the red vests. He is the same one that is chasing the "turn up the clock" jerseys.
DeleteI like that is Evan Meek too. All Star!!!
Wow - a jersey! Amazing...
ReplyDeleteI need your address, too! Don't expect clothes...
thejuniorjunkie at gmail dot com
Couple more trades with Wes and I'll be outfitted for a game.
Deletethis back and forth is pretty much the most incredible thing ever.
ReplyDeleteI agree. When the blogosphere first heard there was going to be a trade battle many proclaimed it would be an epic battle. It's certainly living up to the hype.
DeleteI only had cards in my arsenal. Wes brought out weapons of mass destruction.
DeleteWes makes a mockery of the Geneva convention
ReplyDeletehahaha. It wouldn't matter if I put up a white flag.
DeleteMatt...we need to talk. I know you're trying to go toe to toe, and I respect that, but guess what? This is a war you just cannot win. JBF cannot be stopped.
ReplyDeleteAt least he announced an ending in his threatening note. I'm going to have to buy a storage unit for all the stuff he sends me.
DeleteSomeone should get that guy checked out.
ReplyDeletehaha fantastic!
DeleteHaha.
DeleteThat's just insane.Now go put that Pirates Jersey In a frame ,pull out a white(or black and yellow If you prefer) flag and start waving It ;)
ReplyDeleteWes doesn't care about rules of war. The barrage will continue until all 7 spoils hit my mailbox.
DeleteI may have a few surprised up my sleeve too.....
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