Getting healthy, spending less, and adding cards!

[jason.1969]

At the suggestion of a reader in the "January Pickups" thread, I thought I'd share my successful formula with our larger group.

The idea was to somehow accomplish three New Years Resolutions at once--

• Lose the 40 pounds I gained after my divorce
• Reign in my spending, even/especially on cards!
• Complete the 1956 Dodgers team set from scratch

I won't claim it's not nerdy, but I managed to find a way to tie these goals together in a manner where I can be successful and have fun. So far, it's working really, really well. I feel great, I'm spending very little, and I'm making good progress on my team set.

It's a system that can probably work for all of you, so I'm happy to share it. Detail is on my blog at--

https://jasoncards.wordpress.com/201...ful-this-year/

[39special]

Sounds like a good system Jason.Good luck with it and the '56 Dodgers team set.Good choice!

[cdn_collector]

Can't help but agree with Steve on this one. Good system, smart goals. I look forward to hearing about your successes as the year progresses, and am already enjoying watching that Dodger's team set come together.

Good luck!

Richard.

[almostdone]

Jason,
I'm so glad you decided to put this in its own thread. I can't wait to see the progress both in your collection but more importantly your well being.

Keep the progress coming and all the best to you!

Drew

[KCRfan1]

Good Luck Jason, those sound like great goals! I could stand to lose a few pounds myself.....

[thescooper]

Awesome idea

[jason.1969]

Thanks for the kind words and support, everyone! The only thing that KILLED me so far, since I decided to apply the Dodger Dollar account to all hobby purchases--not just the '56 Dodgers--was I had to pass up a very nice 1950 Life magazine with Jackie Robinson on the cover. I'd seen grubby copies for sale around $30-$50 for months, but here was one for $30 (with shipping) that looked sharp and didn't even have a mailing label. I wanted to pull the trigger but not quite badly enough to eat 15 apples I guess. Still, it was the biggest test of my discipline to let that thing go.

At the moment, I have $38 Dodger Dollars in my account and am deciding between splurging on 3-4 '56 Brooklyn commons or saving a little longer to shoot for the Duke. Will keep you posted.

[Yossarian]

Awesome idea, Jason.
Best of luck with continued success and please keep the board apprised of your progress

[Leon]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Thanks for the kind words and support, everyone! The only thing that KILLED me so far, since I decided to apply the Dodger Dollar account to all hobby purchases--not just the '56 Dodgers--was I had to pass up a very nice 1950 Life magazine with Jackie Robinson on the cover. I'd seen grubby copies for sale around $30-$50 for months, but here was one for $30 (with shipping) that looked sharp and didn't even have a mailing label. I wanted to pull the trigger but not quite badly enough to eat 15 apples I guess. Still, it was the biggest test of my discipline to let that thing go.

At the moment, I have $38 Dodger Dollars in my account and am deciding between splurging on 3-4 '56 Brooklyn commons or saving a little longer to shoot for the Duke. Will keep you posted.

Congrats on your success so far. Great self control too. I wish I had more self control but am not quite ready to make it a resolution. Good luck on your journey Jason!!

[Section103]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

At the suggestion of a reader in the "January Pickups" thread, I thought I'd share my successful formula with our larger group.

The idea was to somehow accomplish three New Years Resolutions at once--

• Lose the 40 pounds I gained after my divorce
• Reign in my spending, even/especially on cards!
• Complete the 1956 Dodgers team set from scratch

I won't claim it's not nerdy, but I managed to find a way to tie these goals together in a manner where I can be successful and have fun. So far, it's working really, really well. I feel great, I'm spending very little, and I'm making good progress on my team set.

It's a system that can probably work for all of you, so I'm happy to share it. Detail is on my blog at--

https://jasoncards.wordpress.com/201...ful-this-year/

Great goals! Im right there with you too. Trying to control spending better and lose some weight after my divorce. Keep at it every chance you get.

[Mark70Z]

Jason,

Those are some cool goals. Good luck with the endeavor and keep posting as you progress on your specific goals.

[jason.1969]

Spent ten of my Dodger dollars on this card late last night. RIP, Mr. Cub!

[Volod]

I admire and applaud your determination, Jason. Had to wonder why, after my divorce, i actually lost weight, and then remembered that my ex even glommed all the cookware and china, and i was so broke could not afford to eat out. Lot's of sardine sandwiches in those days. Good luck with your goals.

[jason.1969]

Diverted $29 Dodger Dollars to get the Hank Aaron 1959 Jet magazine I thought I'd never find. And a handful of other Jets were part of the lot. Even Mr. Cub!

[jason.1969]

Picked up my 7th and 8th Dodgers. And ALMOST as importantly have been eating right.

[almostdone]

Very nice Jason. I love the 56 Furillo card.
Drew

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by almostdone

Very nice Jason. I love the 56 Furillo card.
Drew

I like the action scene where it looks like he didn't bother sliding for what turned out to be a close play at the plate. I can relate to that from my own softball beer league playing days!

[jason.1969]

Added two more...Walter Alston MGR card and a Sept 1955 Sport magazine with Duke Snider on the cover. Once I complete the Topps team set, I'm hoping to display it alongside a few framed magazine covers like this one.





On the Alston, the tape is on the holder and not the card.

[39special]

Nice Sport magazine Jason!

[jason.1969]

Thanks. I am really enjoying collecting these magazines. Other than my Hank Aaron mag collection, which is rather sizable, I can count the rest on my hands. Still, I find that the ones I pick up add a tremendous amount of aesthetic appeal to the card displays I like to make.

What's awesome is that you can find pretty decent copies of magazines like this in the $10-$20 range. As I sit in my office, I can look at my walls and see three Jackie Robinson SPORT and SPORT LIFE covers from 1949-1951, a 1939 LIFE Joe DiMaggio, and a 1941 LIFE Ted Williams--all framed and in remarkable shape for their age--with the total cost of all but the Williams being less than what I paid for the frames.

[jason.1969]

Just added my tenth of 24. It was a PSA 4 before I took it out of the holder. I"m not a big grading guy, but I have to admit I was surprised it didn't grade higher.

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