My Friend Graig

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @billyballgamesportscards
    @billyballgamesportscards 9 місяців тому +1

    Awesome conversation fellas. I love hearing the history of collectors and how and why they collect what they do. Codeword spumoni! 😂

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому +1

      Ha! Thanks Billy! Glad you enjoyed! It was a blast chatting with Graig! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @TankeeFan
    @TankeeFan 9 місяців тому +1

    Great chat. Graig’s Dad’s Mantle PSA grading story speaks volumes about the folly of chasing grades vs visual attractiveness. PSA is the Enron of card grading services.

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      I agree! His story is crazy! If frustrating that things like that happen, but not surprising. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @stevezeppieri
    @stevezeppieri 9 місяців тому +1

    There is SOOOO much I wanna say…. I don’t even know where to begin. So I’m not. I’m just so glad you both found each other in this world. Awesome stories about your dad‘s and your childhood. Please do this at least once a month. #IWasThere

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Steve! It was such a blast chatting with Graig! We're planning to do this monthly! So glad that you enjoyed!

  • @TankeeFan
    @TankeeFan 9 місяців тому

    I was there. Great chat. Love the family connections. Great Dad stories. And love the wisdom about where card collecting falls in the hierarchy of life priorities!! You two killed it. Thanks

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed! It was fun conversation! Great to talk about the old days!

    • @MidLifeCards
      @MidLifeCards 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching until the end!!

  • @JAMESGTERCOLLECTS2
    @JAMESGTERCOLLECTS2 9 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video,love the chatter,so cool to hear the stories,it is a hobby and treat it that way!

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks James! Glad you enjoyed! It was a fun conversation! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @brentrichardsbaseballcards
    @brentrichardsbaseballcards 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video guys. It’s funny how Graig talks about the Becketts as a thing of the distant past, when they still come out today and I get them every month and they always have the show calendars in the back. It’s been going this whole time.

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Brent! That's great! I didn't realize that either. I'm going to subscribe to Beckett. It had it as a kid, but didn't know they still printed them! I appreciate it!!

    • @brentrichardsbaseballcards
      @brentrichardsbaseballcards 9 місяців тому

      @@returntocollecting Yeah man, y’all both should. Just something nostalgic about getting it each month. You can get the vintage collector version instead if that’s what you are interested in. There are so many cards now, that the regular one only has the modern stuff. But it still has articles and hot list and show list, etc.

  • @WilliamFlynn-iz4rx
    @WilliamFlynn-iz4rx 9 місяців тому +1

    You guys work well together....Your father's raised good guys! Their involvement in your experiences shows in the Joy you have in the hobby!

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks William! I really appreciate the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @MidLifeCards
    @MidLifeCards 9 місяців тому

    Great time as always, Darren. Thoroughly enjoyed talking cards with you, but even more enjoy our friendship. Thanks for being a great friend and sharing your stories. I look forward to meeting your dad. No doubt he’s an awesome guy like you.

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Graig! I agree, its been awesome getting to know you this year! Looking forward to the National! I really appreciate our friendship!

  • @ClementeCollector
    @ClementeCollector 9 місяців тому

    I was there! Darren and Graig, it took me 4 sittings to watch this, my drive to work is 25 minutes, haha. But I really loved this conversation and the messages you told other collectors! I knew some of the stories being friends with both of you but definitely learned some new stuff. Loved hearing about Graig riding his bike to the card shop as a kid, so cool! Loved the advise Darren gave about budgeting your money and not being stupid, well said! Look forward to more collaborations in the future!

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Theo! It was a blast chatting with Graig about our collecting history! Glad you enjoyed! I appreciate that you got through 4 sittings! Thanks for watching, but more so, thanks for your support!

  • @videoguy316
    @videoguy316 9 місяців тому +1

    I was there lol. Such a great discussion & awesome collecting stories. My favorite part is the wisdom & reminders of being fiscally responsible. It’s just a hobby & I’m passionate about it but everything with family comes first & then hobby. Great video & love this cardmunity.

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Doug! It was super fun having this conversation with Graig! Really enjoyed the discussion! Glad you enjoyed as well! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

    • @ICEICEBABY-yk3ck
      @ICEICEBABY-yk3ck 9 місяців тому

      will you collect cards too? i wanna see your collection

  • @mikethesportshistorycollec1947
    @mikethesportshistorycollec1947 9 місяців тому +1

    I was there and I got the T-shirt. LOL Fun talk guys.

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Ha! Thanks Mike! Glad you enjoyed! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @mookiechillson
    @mookiechillson 9 місяців тому +1

    I was there! What a beautiful dog! What a great conversation.

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Mookie! Glad you enjoyed! Appreciate you watching and commenting!

    • @MidLifeCards
      @MidLifeCards 9 місяців тому

      Thanks Mook. Appreciate you!!

  • @justinhoyle841
    @justinhoyle841 9 місяців тому

    This was fun to watch! I am actually a subscriber to Graig's channel and found this video over there, and I am glad I did because I really looking forward to watching more on your channel now that I have found it! I also got back into the hobby in 2018 when I was gifted a card. I do vintage football as opposed to baseball, but I feel like you and I approach collecting similarly. I also had to laugh because a couple years ago when I picked up a few of my grail cards my wife asked me the "are you done yet" question as well (and got the same answer you gave. Lol!). Anyway, good stuff and I am glad I found your channel!

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Justin! Glad you enjoyed the video! Its always great doing a collaboration with my friend Graig! Great story about getting back into collecting. Its funny that our wives had similar hopes for a small collection... Its great that you had a similar response to that as I did! I hope you continue to enjoy my videos!

  • @andrewsells5
    @andrewsells5 9 місяців тому

    Awesome discussion guys, really enjoy both of these channels! Couldn’t agree more card collecting being an escape. Going through my collection or a bargain box at a show is such a stress reliever

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Andrew! Glad you enjoyed the video! I agree that going through the collection is peaceful! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @briankane759
    @briankane759 8 місяців тому

    I was there! Great show guys. Enjoyed every minute.

  • @AfterHoursCollector
    @AfterHoursCollector 9 місяців тому

    Haha I was there fellas. Great video and loved hearing y’all’s stories. This community really is great and so positive

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Nate! Glad you enjoyed! Its a great community! Thanks for watching!

    • @MidLifeCards
      @MidLifeCards 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching until the end!!

  • @alexvaksman7473
    @alexvaksman7473 9 місяців тому +1

    I was there!

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Alex! Glad you enjoyed! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @GoldenSlumber474
    @GoldenSlumber474 9 місяців тому +1

    Graig’s story on his dad’s Mantle card grading adventure reflects my view about downgrading of iconic cards so population counts are “protected” & kept artificially low & market values high by the grading companies. For them, it’s all about profit & by keeping supply low while demand is high.

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      100% agree! Unless you're a heavy hitter in the hobby, they won't give your iconic vintage cards a 9 or 10. Thanks for watching!

  • @Hodges1455
    @Hodges1455 9 місяців тому

    Very fun! I was there! Love the discussion and the stories.

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Brian! Glad you enjoyed! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

    • @MidLifeCards
      @MidLifeCards 9 місяців тому

      Awesome!! Appreciate you listening to the whole thing!!

  • @jamesrosell302
    @jamesrosell302 9 місяців тому

    I was there and loved every minute of it!

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks James! I appreciate making it through the whole video! Glad you enjoyed!

  • @DoubleDvintagebaseballcards
    @DoubleDvintagebaseballcards 9 місяців тому +1

    I was there 😂😂😂

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Dylan! Glad you watched the whole thing! I appreciate it!

  • @larrygitlin6017
    @larrygitlin6017 9 місяців тому +2

    One more comment, Amazing story on your Father's grading, Graig ,sadly we put such an emphasis on the number as you say just an opinion. Darren, what great parents!

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Larry! It was a blast to talk about our collecting journeys! Glad you enjoyed!

  • @RobSchroeder_
    @RobSchroeder_ 9 місяців тому

    I was there! Another great one. Loving these team ups with the two of you. I’m right there with you both about starting out with ‘86 & ‘87 Topps. My guys were Mattingly and Eric Davis. I’m having fun picking up some of their “junk wax era” card as nostalgia. Do you guys pay up for PSA 10’s of your 80’s heroes’ RCs, or settle for 9 and save money for vintage cards?
    Also love what you said about the hobby being a positive calming escape from the negative politics that seems to be prevalent these days. I don’t even know your political affiliation, and that’s how I like it, because I might like you less if it’s not the same as me LOL. But that’s what the hobby is about. Let’s put all that aside, and find common ground, positive ground, enjoying the hobby together!

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Rob! Glad you enjoyed! Its always fun collaborating with Graig! That's awesome that Mattingly is one of your guys! I loved collecting him as a kid and even more now as an adult! I'm planning to do a video on your question, but net net , it depends on the card. I really appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @larrygitlin6017
    @larrygitlin6017 9 місяців тому

    Love listening to you two, much more interesting hiw you both got into the hobby. Is this live stream? if so its 3:and 4 am in Colorado and California.as it is 6 am here in NOVA . Nice to wake to you guys.Was with you the whole way

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Ha! Thanks Larry! We actually recorded the other day. It was too early to do it live today!! Glad you enjoyed the video! It was a blast talking about collecting with Graig!

  • @peasofcardboard
    @peasofcardboard 9 місяців тому

    I was there. Nice video guys. Thanks

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Matt! Glad you enjoyed! I appreciate you making it through the whole 80 minutes! Thanks for watching!

  • @SplendidSports
    @SplendidSports 9 місяців тому

    I was there and I really enjoyed this talk guys 👊👊

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Adam! I appreciate you watching the whole thing! It was long, but a great discussion with Graig!

    • @MidLifeCards
      @MidLifeCards 9 місяців тому

      Thanks Adam. Appreciate you, my friend.

  • @RL3sports
    @RL3sports 8 місяців тому

    I love the origin stories. You reminded me of the 1 Nolan Ryan card i have. Its a novelty card with the question one side " Who is the only player to get 4 hits off Nolan Ryan in 1 game?". The other side has a picture of him on the mound with Robin Ventura in a headlock, punching him in the head.

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  8 місяців тому

      Thanks Robert! That card sounds awesome! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @rayfromphilly6969
    @rayfromphilly6969 9 місяців тому

    very cool video. totally enjoyed it

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Ray! Glad you enjoyed! It's always a blast talking collecting with Graig!

  • @mookiechillson
    @mookiechillson 9 місяців тому

    Darren - I had no idea you were a Jersey boy! We may have rubbed elbows at that card shop!

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Ha! Thats great Mookie! I used to go to Bob's Collectibles in Hamburg as a kid.

  • @bobcalderon2534
    @bobcalderon2534 9 місяців тому

    I was there 😊

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks Bob! Glad you made it through! Hope you enjoyed! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @junkfoodjohnny
    @junkfoodjohnny 9 місяців тому +1

    Cmon. I gotta wait another day???

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Sorry John. You can listen to it on your flight. You'll get most of the way through by the time you land.

  • @xcupe
    @xcupe 9 місяців тому

    I was there

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! Glad you made it through the whole video!

  • @ICEICEBABY-yk3ck
    @ICEICEBABY-yk3ck 9 місяців тому

    rickey henderson is the reason why a lot of people worked out back in the day. of course arnold too. bodybuilding became in the forefront. and not a taboo anymore. @14:20

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Yup! He was a beast! He was so fast! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @mackymintle7806
    @mackymintle7806 9 місяців тому

    These conversations are basically micro-aggression humble brags to a kid who had nothing in common with a dad, and had to hide any collecting I did…😂😢

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому

      Oh man, sorry to hear that. I hope that things are better now.

  • @godisgreat8462
    @godisgreat8462 9 місяців тому

    Hello

  • @deadlyredly
    @deadlyredly 9 місяців тому

    I was there

    • @returntocollecting
      @returntocollecting  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Shawn! Glad you made it through it! I appreciate you watching!