Chicago Cub Nico Hoerner, Slab'em and Sell'em No. 4

Today on Slab’em and Sell’ em I’m featuring a 2020 Topps Opening Day Nico Hoerner Chicago Cubs rookie card.

Beckett Grading has an annoying payment processing error

Over the years Beckett has been my go to for price guides and other collecting information.  So I when made the decision to try the card grading world, Beckett was my go to site.

An almost perfect Pick 8 on Draftkings

 

I just missed a perfect Pick 8 on Draftkings last night.

Slab'em and Sell'em No. 3 Troy Aikman

It is the day after Christmas and somewhere out there, someone did not get a graded Troy Aikman football card because they were either too expensive or they just didn’t know they needed one.

Slab'em and Sell'em No. 2 Milwaukee Brewers Paul Molitor

On today’s Slab’ em and Sell’ em, I’m talking about a 2021 Milwaukee Brewers' Paul Molitor Topps Chrome Update Platinum Player Die Cut #CPDC 56.

Slab'em and Sell'em No. 1: Matt Cassel and Dwayne Bowe numbered jersey card

This is my first Slab’em and Sell’em post, or rather an attempt to call attention to slabs I have posted for sale on Ebay or Mercari.

Back in the Draftkings win column

After a brief losing streak on Draftkings, I finally got back to the winner’s circle Thursday night with two accurate Pick 6 lineups and a Pick 4 lineup.

Two Lucky Hits from Topps Now

Today I opened my Topps Now order from June of an Ozzie Albies card and a Denzel Clarke Card and found two Lucky Hits.

Mayfield to Godwin creates a Draftkings Pick6 win

I nailed a Pick 6 on Draftkings today, first time in a while. I was betting conservatively so the winning payout was only $53.37, but not bad on a $1 bet.

Another day, another Topps Now Hit

Today I opened a lucky hit on an Oklahoma City Thunder Topps Now order, my second OKC Thunder lucky hit since the NBA season tipped off. (see first Lucky Hit here)

Submitting cards and selling slabs

I sent off my fourth grading submission to Beckett this week and my sixth overall this year.

Thankful for a Thanksgiving Day Fanduel win

A big Thanksgiving Thanks to Joe Burrow, Chase Brown, Ja’Mar Chase, Evan McPherson, the Cincinnati Bengal defense, and Keaton Mitchell of the Baltimore Ravens.

Second Beckett Grading submission yields two 9.5 Gem Mints

My second submission to Beckett grading returned today with two 9.5 Gem Mint cards.

Another grading submission sent to Degree Grading

My fifth card grading submission is sent to Degree Grading.

Another Topps Now Lucky Hit arrives

 

It is another LUCKY HIT day from Topps Now.

My first batch of graded cards arrive with two 9.5 Gem Mints

My first batch of graded cards arrived today from Beckett.

From Draftkings loser to Fanduel winner

 

Tonight I celebrate my biggest win on FanDuel since 2016 when I banked $600. (see story)

My Latest Topps Now Lucky Hit is William Contreras

 

The Lucky Hits keep on coming in my Topps Now packages.

Latest card grading submission goes to Degree Grading

My fourth card grading submission is going to Degree Grading in Nevada.

Today's Topps Now Lucky Hit is Jackson Holliday

My latest Lucky Hit from Topps Now is a Jackson Holliday gold 37/50 baseball card commenting his home run on Sept. 6 that spoiled a no hitter.

A perfect PICK 3 highlight my MLB playoff Draftkings picks

I finished the MLB playoffs with two winning Home Run lineups in Draftkings Pick 6.

Dak lacks the knack to lead the pack to a DraftKings perfect 8

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My quest for a perfect Pick 8 DraftKings continues as Dak Prescott spoiled the bid on Sunday. 

Third Grading Submission submitted to Beckett

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As I continue to wait for the return of the first two submissions, I have made my third card grading submission to Beckett.

The quest for a Draft Kings Perfect 8 scores a Perfect 7

Should' ve Bet More License Plate Frame
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My quest for a perfect Pick 8 continues to fall just short on Draftkings. 

Bidding farewell to the NFL players leaving the fantasy field in 2025

Firefighter
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The 2025 NFL season is half over and I have yet to bid farewell to those who retired and are not part of my fantasy football stats this year.

Schwarber plays the role of Phillie Karen and ruins my bid at a Draftkings perfect 8 pick

Philadelphia Phillie’s slugger Kyle Schwarber has slugged 53 home runs this year as of Sept. 21, but the one day he didn’t slug one ruined my attempt at a Perfect Pick 8 on Draftkings.

Today's Topps Now insert is O'Neil Cruz of Pittsburgh

 

Today I opened my Topps Now order from July and found the Home Run Derby Set.

Bonus Card from Topps Now

Today’s Topps Now hit that I grabbed out of my box of unopened orders is an Atlanta Braves Grant Holmes Opening Day Bonus card.

Today's Topps Now hit is a Spencer Strider 99/99

Today I opened one of my Topps Now packages ordered this year and it was the 2025 Atlanta Braves Road to Opening Day 11-card team set.

Another Lucky hit in Topps Now

This is the year of the Lucky Hit for me with Topps Now.

Second card grading submission made

Twister Cloud
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I have sent my second submission off to Beckett.

Another Topps Now Lucky Hit

The hits keep on coming

My first card grading submission to Beckett

It has been a long time coming but I finally made my first card grading submission this week.

Topps Now Lucky Hit No. 2: This time Ronald Acuna variation

Today I got my second Lucky Hit in a row on a Topps Now order.

A Lucky Hit on a Michael Harris Topps Now order

I have to share my love for Topps Now Baseball Cards.

The first day of a new financial life

Squirrel in a basket
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Today is the first day of the rest of my financial life. 

A first place finish on FanDuel

Bowling
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It has been a while but I finally scored a first place finish on Fan Duel for a smooth $70 win. Still doesn't beat my one time $600 win, but it is a win.

Teoscar Hernandez hits 200th homer and completes my successful PICK 6 Lineup

Today I picked another successful DraftKings Pick 6 MLB lineup.

Dansby Swanson blows my chance at a perfect DraftKings Pick 6 lineup

One of my DraftKings Pick 6 lineups came up two bases short of being a $25 winner.

Chris Sale Autographed Topps Now card arrives

 

It finally arrived. A few months ago I pulled my first Topps autograph redemption card for a Chris Sale Cy Young card.

Day 2 of the 2025 MLB season brings two DraftKings Pick 6 victories

Cardinal
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Day two of the 2025 MLB season and was my second day of playing Draft Kings Pick 6 in the regular season.

My first double digit win on Draft Kings Pick 6 baseball games

 

I just won double digits for the first time on Draft Kings Pick 6 baseball.

I did a Pick 3 lineup during spring training and turned $1 into $53. Now granted it is not the $100s and $1000s that some win, but for a $1 bet. It works for me.

I chose Sonny Gray of the St. Louis Cardinals and predicted that he would throw less than 4.5 strikeouts. I was correct, as he struck out four but was not able to get that fifth one.

Then I selected New York Mets Juan Soto and Mark Vientos and predicted that they would slug homers, and they did. Therefore my 3 of 3 pick was accurate. Soto and Vientos paid a bonus, therefore my winnings added up to $53.28.

Here is hoping that my baseball knowledge and the DraftKings Pick6 games combine for a winning 2025 season.

Those retired from 2025 fantasy baseball

 The 2025 fantasy baseball season is here. Therefore it is time to say goodbye to those who have chosen to retire from daily MLB and fantasy lineups.

Birds
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A look back at 2007 Week Eight Fantasy Football Predictions

The year is 2007 and week eight of the National Football League is about to kick off.

Black Bear Name Plate
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My first Draftkings Pick4 experience is a win

 This weekend I played DraftKings Pick6 for the first time and I’m hooked. A free $50 promo persuaded me to give it a try.