AUGUST's MEMBER OF THE MONTH IS

GENE (UCB ID GENE)

Lets just say I love it here at the UCB and find myself on 50 times a day. Its helped keep me in the hobby now for over a year. I have also met some new friends that I know talk to on a daily basis as well as log onto EBAY while they are at work to bid or find something for them. LOL. Its been fun so far and look forward to a few thousand more trades as well as meeting more great traders who make this hobby fun and easy.

questions....

Why did you start collecting?
1992/93 was when I really started collecting, but I had bought a few packs when I was younger (87/88). I then stopped in 95/96 until about 06/07 when I started again.


What is the one card/memorabilia you would sell your soul to own?
Maybe a Gordie Howe or Bobby Orr Mint rookie card or even something more vintage. Even a Game Used Jersey from a a milestone or game winning goal in a Stanley Cup!!


Is there a card you wish you had back?
The only card I maybe wish I had back was this years Carey Price 3clr Hot Prospect patch. Best pull I ever had.


How Many cards would you say are taking up space in your home?
15,000.


What would you like to see either added or taken away from the hobby?
Less One of Ones, No more redemptions, more companies competing.


What Player if any, would you say affected your everyday life as a child?
Yzerman.


What is your favorite brand?
 


Favorite Card/memorabilia?
 Well I just got a Stastny BAP auto /5 and I love it, But I have a 06/07 Ultimate Patch, Lindros printing plate and a Stastny Notable Numbers 3-4clr /26. But I have a ton of each of those players that I love.


What is the best card you personally pulled from a pack/box?
 The Carey Price Hot Prospect Auto Patch as noted above. Also pulled a Sid the Kid Flashback Fabrics auto/Dual Jersey I pulled this past year.


What is the best trade you've completed?
 A trade for the parkhurst true colors Toronto/Ottawa just a few months ago. I am sure I have a lot of good ones to come. To soon to really say.


What do you think about the state of the hobby?
 Unbalanced.


Best Ebay steal ever?
 Got a Lindros printing plate for $11. To me that’s a steal.


Your Favorite Team(s)?
Flyers, Redwings


What do you do for a Living?
 Appraise Real Estate in the Philadelphia Metro area and have been for 10 years.


Do you have any other hobbies?
 Playing Hockey, Collecting Hockey, Fishing.


What do you put on your pizza?
 Bacon and sausage


What's the one thing you know you shouldn't have done in your life but did it anyway?
 A certain something in a New York City club twice.


What was the first live game you remember?
 It was Flyers vs Pittsburgh back in the early 90’s when Jagr was there. I just remember us (the fans) calling Jagr a fairy every time he touched the puck. I was a quite kid back then and still chanted!!


Favorite video game if any?
 Final Fantasy, NHL


Favorite Food?
Italian - Lasagna


Favorite TV Show?
 Family Guy – Its freakin sweet!!!!


Favorite Movie?
 Big Trouble in Little China and Top Gun


Favorite Bands?
 311, Offspring, Breaking Benjamin along with a few others.