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Collector Zone _ Show and Tell _ My Dontrelle Willis Collection

Posted by: otis0220 May 12 2011, 05:33 PM

Well guys guess what? I'm making another thread. I have been a fan of the Marlins most of my life. In 2003, this guy came along and I was really loving him. Quickly became one of my favorites. When I fooled around playing baseball whenever, I decided to copy his unorthodox pitching style. A couple times I thought of collecting his stuff but never really did it. He came to mind when I realized, "Hey whatever happened to Dontrelle, wasn't he a D'Back recently?" So I decided very recently to start a PC of him, like Boone and Carter. I already have around 20 cards and 1 decent card I'll try to post. After all, it has been a pretty good time to get his stuff. I remember going to a Marlins game on vacation in Florida back in 2004 and after the game tried getting his autograph. I wasn't into the autograph scene at all back then. The other autographs I had at the time were Vance Wilson, Mike Mordecai and Andy Fox. I will never forget, he was wearing an Elway throwback and was getting into an Escalade his girl was driving. Kept yelling "Dontrelle! Dontrelle!" but he just ignored everyone. Didn't care at the time though, it was cool just to actually see him. 3 years later I finally got his autograph after the game at Shea. It was tough but I got him as he was walking. So I will start up this collection and I hope he makes it back soon.

Posted by: otis0220 May 12 2011, 06:22 PM

Here's one thing I got back in 2008:

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2006 UD SP Authentic By The Letter Auto Patch "I" 135/300

Posted by: cardcrazed May 13 2011, 01:21 AM

pretty impressive start to the thread! Congrats! keep em coming!

Justin

Posted by: otis0220 May 16 2011, 04:03 PM

The first arrival, and a sick one:

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2004 Fleer E-X Clearly Authentics Dual Patch/Jersey 14/35

Posted by: cardcrazed May 17 2011, 03:19 PM

yeah thats pretty sick!!!

Justin

Posted by: otis0220 May 18 2011, 09:05 PM

Sure is! Another thing came in today:

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2007 Topps Moments & Milestones (83 Ks) 26/29

Posted by: otis0220 May 21 2011, 10:18 PM

Couple more additions came in:

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2002 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects RC (I think)

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2004 Flair Autograph Collection 086/100

Posted by: cardcrazed May 22 2011, 09:00 AM

yep still impressing with the updates! Congrats!

Justin

Posted by: otis0220 May 24 2011, 01:32 PM

Thanks, this came in yesterday:

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2004 Bowman Chrome Uncirculated X-Fractor 107/172

Posted by: otis0220 May 27 2011, 07:29 PM

In for today:

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2006 UD Artifacts NL Artifacts GU 004/150

I've always liked the Artifacts designs. Next update for Dontrelle will be an assortment of numbered cards and others I got for a pretty nice deal.

Posted by: otis0220 Jun 3 2011, 04:50 PM

Well I got a 16 card lot in today. 12 numbered cards (a few inserts), 3 jersey cards and an auto (just showing the 'hits'):

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2004 Topps Finest GU
2005 Donruss Zenith GU
2005 Topps Rookie Cup Rookie All-Star Auto
2004 Fleer Authentix Jersey Authentix GU

The others were from 2003-2005, half of them numbered to 150 or less. Got this lot for a little over 6 bucks.

Posted by: cardcrazed Jun 4 2011, 08:42 AM

$6................. you stole that lot! Congrats on the updates!

Justin

Posted by: pwolantern Jun 4 2011, 08:45 AM

Very nice collection, can't wait to see more!

Posted by: otis0220 Jun 6 2011, 04:07 PM

Thanks guys. This wasn't all in one lot, just the numbered ones. Each jersey card was only .05! Today's addition:

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Willis/Miguel Cabrera 2008 UD Spectrum Dual Swatches 80/99

A few more things incoming, including an awesome Joe Carter, so stay tuned!

Posted by: otis0220 Jun 8 2011, 06:06 PM

Up next:

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2004 Fleer Platinum 035/100, his jersey number!

Lucked out and found this with a regular BIN price, got it for under 2 bucks.

Posted by: otis0220 Jun 9 2011, 05:10 PM

More at the door today:

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2002 Topps Traded & Rookies
2003 Topps 206 RC
2004 Fleer Showcase Showcase Grace GU
2003 Playoff Absolute Memorabilia Rookies Spectrum Parallel 057/100

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2005 UD Ultimate Collection Ultimate Game Materials Signature 03/25

Posted by: otis0220 Jun 18 2011, 10:27 PM

This arrived yesterday:

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2004 Donruss Elite Career Best GU 136/200

Unfortunately it got some creases on the way here. Interesting how the bottom of the toploader was torn off...

Posted by: otis0220 Jun 23 2011, 03:23 PM

At the door today:

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2005 Playoff Absolute Memorabilia Tools of the Trade 1/15

This has 3 pieces of material: Jersey-Prime, Bat & Jersey-Prime

Posted by: otis0220 Jun 25 2011, 02:39 PM

Today's update:

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2004 Fleer eX Behind The Numbers Patch 57/99

Also came with a gold refractor. An eBay 1/1 coming up later!

Posted by: otis0220 Jul 2 2011, 12:48 PM

This came in yesterday:

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2005 Donruss Throwback Threads Polo Grounds 35/35

Not really a fan of these types of inserts but hey, it's his jersey number. A triple patch will be coming up soon.

Posted by: otis0220 Jul 8 2011, 04:34 PM

A couple new additions for today:

First, a replacement...

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2004 Donruss Elite Career Best GU 127/200

This one was perfect, no crease this time.

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2008 UD SPx Winning Materials Dual Patch 03/50

Only thing though was the seller said it was three patches when there were only two. I still would have bought it regardless. No telling when the next Willis will come in, could be weeks.

Posted by: MANTLE07 Jul 8 2011, 09:36 PM

As far as I know, he was called up by the Reds today. He has been killing it in AAA. I hope he is back to his old self because he was one exceptional talent and you got to love the leg kick. PM coming.

Posted by: otis0220 Jul 8 2011, 10:20 PM

QUOTE(MANTLE07 @ Jul 8 2011, 10:36 PM)
As far as I know, he was called up by the Reds today. He has been killing it in AAA. I hope he is back to his old self because he was one exceptional talent and you got to love the leg kick. PM coming.
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Oh he was? That's great. I just read he's starting on Sunday. I hope I get the chance to see him play this season. The Mets final series is against the Reds so let's see...

Posted by: otis0220 Aug 3 2011, 07:38 PM

A Willis was at the door for me this time. And a cool one.

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Willis/Angel Berroa 2004 Bowman 2003 Rookies of the Year Dual GU

Posted by: otis0220 Aug 11 2011, 03:35 PM

This came in yesterday:

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2003 Bowman Heritage Signs of Greatness Autograph

I like it, it's a nice, simple design. Plus it's on card.

Posted by: Cool_Hand_Flash Aug 12 2011, 08:49 PM

Nice patches on that SPx.. and nice looking dual smile.gif

Posted by: datboytaz Aug 13 2011, 09:21 AM

You got a nice lil collection started there so wanted to share with you what mine is cause I'm sure we'll be going after the same cards. Although I'm down 2 just collectin autos now.

Heres a small single card preview just to pique your interest ;-)
2007 UD Black Illustrious Dual Auto TRUE 1/1 Dontrelle & Hanley
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http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j122/datboytaz/My%20Dontrelle%20Collection/

Posted by: maikai24 Aug 13 2011, 01:35 PM

Hey really nice stuff! Keep it coming

Posted by: otis0220 Aug 13 2011, 07:11 PM

Thanks everyone! And nice 1/1 dual auto Travis.

Well for today, a bunch of Dontrelle cards came in. And I mean over 400. There are many fewer doubles than I thought. I have to go through all these soon. Guy even threw in over 50 football cards from last season.

Posted by: datboytaz Aug 13 2011, 07:33 PM

click on the link under the 1/1 dual auto & it'll take u 2 my collection. Over 400 total cards, all diff with over 250 autos.

Posted by: otis0220 Aug 18 2011, 05:38 PM

Amazing collection Travis. You truly have the TCC D-Train title. I don't know if you have this one though.

For today:

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Willis/Juan Pierre/Mike Lowell/Ryan Dempster/Cliff Floyd/Charles Johnson 2005 Playoff Absolute Memorabilia Team Six GU 013/150

I really like these Team Six cards. I have one in my Joe Carter PC too.

Posted by: datboytaz Aug 18 2011, 08:23 PM

Thanx. I've actually fallen off cause I'm only in hunt of autos now & hard to find ones I don't already have. You're doing pretty good in your collection. & you're right, don't think I have that one.

Posted by: otis0220 Aug 19 2011, 07:42 PM

Thanks. And good luck finding those other 3 RC autos. You won't have to worry about me getting in your way haha.

Today's update:

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2004 Topps Cracker Jack Secret Surprise Signatures

This package was a little of a surprise for me, I sorta forgot about this. I would like to thank T.J. (MANTLE07) for sending me this.


Posted by: otis0220 Aug 20 2011, 07:58 PM

Couple more Dontrelle's in:

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I saw a seller with a bunch of these things from 2005 Fleer Patchworks and got a couple really cheap. Apparently these are proofs from the Fleer Archives: the bronze auto proof and the gold patch proof. According to the description, they were uncirculated and never released directly to the public. Another update will come next week.

Posted by: otis0220 Aug 27 2011, 09:45 PM

Yesterday's addition:

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2005 Leaf Century Collection GU 035/250, jersey number (my 3rd I believe)

I only got this for 99 cents!

Posted by: otis0220 Sep 1 2011, 05:21 PM

In for today:

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2008 Topps 07 Highlights GU Jersey (You barely see any with a teal stripe)

Could be some time until the next update.

Posted by: otis0220 Sep 13 2011, 06:47 PM

This came in yesterday:

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2005 Topps Finest Gold X-Fractor 5/10

Posted by: Cool_Hand_Flash Sep 14 2011, 08:17 AM

Nice updates in here too smile.gif

Posted by: otis0220 Nov 9 2011, 05:48 PM

Thanks and finally here's another:

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2004 UD Reflections GU Jersey

I really liked the look of this card and the stripe on the swatch really gives a nice touch overall. Another update to come soon.

Posted by: Cool_Hand_Flash Nov 9 2011, 09:49 PM

Nice looking card smile.gif

Posted by: osufan2383 Nov 10 2011, 09:08 AM

very sweet collection

Posted by: datboytaz Nov 10 2011, 09:43 AM

Still got my collection up for sale if your interested

Posted by: otis0220 Nov 10 2011, 06:50 PM

Thanks guys. Travis, sorry but I'm not looking to spend that much money right now. Been very tight with my money lately.

In today:

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2004 Fleer Tradition Diamond Tributes GU Jersey

Next update could be at least a couple weeks...

Posted by: otis0220 Nov 21 2011, 08:32 PM

Hmm the next update was a little sooner than I expected.

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2007 Upper Deck Game Materials Patch

Did a little research before I bid on it and it appears to be real.

Posted by: Cool_Hand_Flash Nov 22 2011, 11:54 PM

Nice patch! smile.gif

Posted by: otis0220 Feb 9 2012, 12:36 PM

Hmm here's an update 2 months later:

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2007 Topps A&G GU

Posted by: otis0220 Feb 17 2012, 09:47 PM

Today's update:

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2005 Topps All-Star Stitches GU

Posted by: otis0220 May 4 2012, 01:33 PM

Yesterday I got a Dontrelle in the mail, and it's something from this season.

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Dontrelle Willis 2012 Topps Golden Moments Parallel

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