a) spending time in an airport, the unofficial Elks Lodge of stupid people, whose inabilities to follow simple instructions and work within the respectful codes of society are fascinating
b) surfing the website of Steiner Sports, where baseball "collectibles" are priced at such astoundingly high figures, you'd think they were working directly with the Yankees (oh wait, they are)

While Steiner Sports is still working out the kinks in that "clubhouse air" idea, it does have a host of signs from the old Yankee Stadium that trigger less a feeling of nostalgia than nausea.

Take, for instance, this sign that reads, "CREDIT CARDS ARE NOW ACCEPTED AT ALL PERMANENT CONCESSION & MERCHANDISE LOCATIONS." How much would you pay for a piece of metal that has no more to do with baseball history than a light fixure in a Yankee Stadium broom closet? Try $200.

Yeah, I remember when my pop and I were swiping credit cards while Reggie was blasting homers. What great memories.

My favorite sign, however, is this one that advertisers Steiner Sports itself. Yep, the company cares so much about this "piece of history" that — instead of keeping the sign for its own offices — it's willing to offer it to you in a "once-in-a-lifetime" deal for $750.

That's almost four times the cost of the credit card sign, so you know it's a very sought-after collectible, sure to retain its value for decades.

Happy buying!