Graig and My July Off Topic Episode with Special Guest Adam from

Graig ‪@MidLifeCards‬ and I chat with Adam from ‪@SplendidSports‬ about player collecting and why we collect what we do. We also get off topic a few times!

[@BringingTheHeat-VBC]

Somebody HAS a 1000 subscribers!!!! Nice job Darren, you deserve it. Another great guest in Adam.

[@returntocollecting]

Thank you sir! I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed!

[@HighPopProfessor]

Fantastic video! LOVE hearing about those glorious 90s cards!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@returntocollecting]

Glad you enjoyed the conversation! That Pedro was sweet!!

[@rayfromphilly6969]

Great video. I watched the entire thing while at work here. thanks guys.

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Thanks Ray! Glad you enjoyed!!

[@tonyleebrick9050]

Great episode guys!! You made my hour long commute home seem like only a few minutes. Thank you for the great content

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Thanks Tony! Glad you enjoyed!

[@ACollectorsDream]

Great conversation guys

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Thanks Orlando! Glad you enjoyed!

[@JayAverageVintageCollector]

Great show guys! Really enjoy this show

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Jay! Glad you enjoyed!

[@mookiechillson]

The Pinhole Mantle is a total killer, Adam!! And I can confirm from watching Son Of Mookie’s games that MLB the Show has every icon of baseball you could want to play with… Satchell Page throws 103 (!!!) Babe Ruth, Mantle, Aaron, Clemente, Seaver - it’s suuuuuper cool, and you unlock them by opening “packs” of cards (I think). The hobby is going where the attention already exists and working on building bridges to the future!

[@W238thStreet]

Darren you're a "Solo Layout" fullscreen expert now! Great vid. Great guest. Great "off" topics of discussion.

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Burner! Always fun to learn something new... Glad you enjoyed!

[@DoubleDvintagebaseballcards]

Greatest NES game of all time Baseball stars !! One of my first videos was me putting together a lineup from that game. Freaking loved this convo with my boy ❤👊 I was so bummed it ended

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Thanks Dylan! Glad you enjoyed!!

[@Hodges1455]

Gave a video like. Fun episode! Enjoyed the discussion

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Thanks Brian! Glad you enjoyed!

[@SplendidSports]

That Reindeer Studios Mantle piece is tremendous Darren!

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Adam! We really appreciate you coming on the show! Always great to talk with you!

[@RL3sports]

Good video guys. Refreshing change to hear from someone who collects modern cards. Not just mesmerized my shiny things. That PMG is cool looking.

[@ACD1994]

Adam..... is pretty cool, for a Boston guy.

[@returntocollecting]

Glad you enjoyed! It was fun to talk PMG, for sure!

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Love it, fellas! Great conversation. You guys have great channels and collections. I also just saw Darren hit 1k. Congrats! Unless you lose 1 or 2 then I'll congratulate you when you hit it again!

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Billy! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks again for the shoutout! I really appreciate it!

[@RipFan8]

Hi guys, good stuff, thanks.

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Thanks Stephen!

[@profitlauncheryt]

Really good, stay connected! New supporter friend. 11 done

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!

[@vintagesanctuary]

Fantastic conversation, guys!😊👊

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks Adam! Glad you enjoyed! Looking forward to seeing you at the National!

[@WilliamOrloff]

Awesome conversation guys! 👍🏻 *I just looked at 1993 Refractor Ryan prices. Yikes 😳

[@returntocollecting]

Thanks William! Glad you enjoyed! That 93 Finest Refractor Ryan is an epic card!

[@ACD1994]

Darren, congrats on 1K subs!

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Thanks Andrew! I appreciate it!

[@ACD1994]

@@returntocollecting You're welcome

[@ACD1994]

I understand Adam's logic when it comes to the PMG. It's an expensive card as those cards tend to be, but they do have demand. I often associate PMG with basketball and Michael Jordan. But that's a great card with the Pedro, too.

[@returntocollecting]

I agree Andrew! PMG's are "rare modern" to me.

[@junkfoodjohnny]

Huh, interesting that the Mantle painting is your favorite piece in your collection. I would think the 51 Bowman rookie would trump that, but then again, what do I know? My highlights are a bunch of 89 Hoops commons.

[@returntocollecting]

Ha! Jumped the gun... this came out before I had it...

[@coltenhoots9086]

Where you from in CO Darren?! I’m born and raised in Gunnison, CO!! I know you’re headed to the National this year, I’m thinking of making my way out as well!!!!

[@returntocollecting]

Hey Colten! I'm from south Denver! I love Gunnison, used to ski Crested Butte! If you go to the National, please introduce yourself if you see me!

[@LegendsNeverDieCollection]

This was mostly….on topic?!?

[@returntocollecting]

I know... we screwed up...😂