Hobby related injuries

[ZachS]

Thanks, Leon. You're a true gentleman. I've got a tourniquet wrapped around my bicep and I'm keeping my hand elevated above my head. I might just pull through this.

The good news is that Ted is free.

P.S. - my last wish is that I be buried with one of your Cafe' Du Monde cards

[Paul S]

Forget the hand. Did the card come out unscathed?

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by Paul S

Forget the hand. Did the card come out unscathed?

Well, it was a PSA 1 to begin with.

[Runscott]

Only one for me: Over a decade ago I was creating Old Judge reprint sets. I think I was up to the third series, had subscribers - everything was going great. Then I nearly cut the end of a finger off on the very last cut of the last set I was creating. The good news was that I was able to satisfy all the buyers, the bad was that the Emergency Clinic costs exceeded the cost of the entire project. So I stopped.

[jhs5120]

I was once stupid enough to try to crack a PSA case with a box cutter. The blade slipped and practically took a chunk of my thumb with it. Luckily, everything healed alright, but I almost passed out when it first happened lol

[birdman42]

What's the big deal? It's only a flesh wound.

[ZachS]

Originally Posted by Paul S

Forget the hand. Did the card come out unscathed?

He was sort of 'scathed' prior to this whole incident but he didn't suffer any additional damage if that's what you're asking.

He's still a solid 1.

For the record, my first thought wasn't "oh no I just cut myself" it was "crap! did I just slice the card?!"

[kmac32]

Paper cut for me?

[Jason]

Only bad things can come from cracking a slab with a near Bowie knife.

[bbcard1]

First to Zach...on PSA slabs, use a pair of pliers or channel locks to break off a corner, pry with a flat head screwdriver.

The scourge of dealers, certainly in the 1980s and 1990s and still to come degree to day is chronic top load hangnail. I remember at one point having to tape my pointer and middle finger on several occasions. There were also times that carpel tunnel syndrome from screwdown two pieces seemed like a sincere likelihood.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ZachS

Thanks, Leon. You're a true gentleman. I've got a tourniquet wrapped around my bicep and I'm keeping my hand elevated above my head. I might just pull through this.

The good news is that Ted is free.

P.S. - my last wish is that I be buried with one of your Cafe' Du Monde cards

God forbid something happening but a Cafe de Monde card will be in one of your cold hands as they lower you into your final resting place .

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by Leon

God forbid something happening but a Cafe de Monde card will be in one of your cold hands as they lower you into your final resting place .

I didn't know CDM made cards.

[barrysloate]

I once got a hernia from lifting the REA catalog.

[Michael B]

I was wondering if bruised egos from investing in Ron Kittle or Brien Taylor rookie cards counts as a collecting injury? I have never collected cards but the first things that popped into my head were paper cuts and hypoglycemia from too much gum!!!!!!!!

[ZachS]

Originally Posted by I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

I didn't know CDM made cards.

Back off, buddy! I already called dibs.

[71buc]

I have never suffered an injury playing with baseball cards. However, a number of years ago I purchased a worn autographed Steve Carlton Phillies jacket. I discovered that while opening the box I managed to cut a hole in it. I was so angry with myself I kicked a chair and promptly broke my big toe.

[jburl]

My first hobby-related injury occured at the ripe, old age of nine. It was Christmas night, and my parents had fallen asleep on the couch, and I decided it was time to open my new candy-cane full of gorgeous packs of early 90's baseball cards. Oh, the potential value!

I took out my (also new) Swiss army knife, and set in to trying to free these treasures. Unfortunately, the knife slipped, slicing my ring finger. Nothing to serious, but it was quite tramatic. Thankfully, no blood on any cards. Although, I distinctly remember throwing boxes of '90s commons into a dumpster... I'm sure these were amongst them. I still have the knife, though.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I have never suffered an injury playing with baseball cards. However, a number of years ago I purchased a worn autographed Steve Carlton Phillies jacket. I discovered that while opening the box I managed to cut a hole in it. I was so angry with myself I kicked a chair and promptly broke my big toe.

That is a terrible day.

[pclpads]

Originally Posted by ZachS

Thanks, Leon. You're a true gentleman. I've got a tourniquet wrapped around my bicep and I'm keeping my hand elevated above my head. I might just pull through this.

The good news is that Ted is free.

P.S. - my last wish is that I be buried with one of your Cafe' Du Monde cards

Ted may be free, but his head is still frozen.