June's MEMBER OF THE MONTH IS

Shawn (UCB ID SHAWN)

I want to thank Everyone I have traded with. You all have made this the BEST place to come to unwind after a long day at work.

What is the one card/memorabilia you would sell your soul to own? 
The 1 of 1 Hot Prospect Shield of Nicklas Backstrom

Why did you start collecting? 
I have loved hockey since I can remember,and how long have you been collecting? It all started back in the late 70's but fell off the map in the mid 90's but Im back for the long hull...

Is there a card you wish you had back? 
Yeah the First Ovy YG I had. I swear it was gradeable...lol

How Many cards would you say are taking up space in your home? 
Over 80,00. and that's just up here in PA. Who knows back at home in VA

What would you like to see either added or taken away from the hobby? 
UD Monopoly...I hate that they own almost everything.

What Player if any, would you say affected your everyday life as a child? 
I'm going to name a few. Dale Hunter/Rod Langway/Mike Ridley/Kelly Miller/Olaf Kolzig and now Ovy/Backstrom

What is your Ultimate Product or set of Card board? 
I love the old Topps and now the Cup.

What is the best card you personally pulled from a pack/box? 
Gretzky OPC RC back in the day with my Dad. I still own it.

What is the best trade you've completed? 
Way to any to name. The best where always on UCB by far.

What do you think about the state of the hobby? 
I think its over flooded with so many cards.I wish they could get simple and just have 5 or 6 but thats me. And those damm 25 or /10 RC's is a pain in the you know what to get.

Best Ebay steal ever? 
LMAO. Um the Backstrom Ultimate Auto for $10

What do you put on your pizza? 
Pepperoni/Sausage/Bacon

What's the one thing you know you shouldn't have done in your life but did it anyway? 
Got married the first time.

Your Favorite Team(s)? 
Hockey is the CAPS. Baseball is the REDSOX. I hate the Yankees!!!!. and Football is the COWBOYS.

What was the first live game you remember? 
I was 5 and went to a Caps Islanders game. I know I went to many more before that since my Dad has had season tickets since the Caps started. 

Favorite Card/memorabilia? 
for now its my Backstrom SPA FW but I still love my Kolzigs

Favorite video game if any? 
Grand Theft Auto 4

Favorite Food? 
Pizza or Chicken

Favorite TV Show? 
24. Awesome show

Favorite Movie? 
Bourne Identity Series.

Favorite Bands? 
Dave Mathews/Pearl Jam/The Doors/Nirvana/Drop Kick Murphy's/OAR

What do you do for a Living? 
I am a Landscape Desinger

Do you have any other hobbies? 
I play Softball/Hockey and GOLF!!!!!