Got some packs today - first thing I noticed is Gaby Sanchez has 2 cards : #59 and #312 - the one numbered 59 has the 'All Star Rookie' cup on it!
Back soon...
Nick J
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Whoa...
Wow I didn't realise it had been so long since I posted here!
An update on some new cards would be good.
In the last 3 weeks, I've picked up :
1999 Fleer Tradition Update Factory Set
1997 Pinnacle Certified set
1997 Bowman Set
1993 Topps Traded Factory Set
1991 Donruss Rookies Factory Set
1991 Score Rookies Factory Set
1989 Donruss Best Factory Set
1989 Donruss Rookies Factory Set
1988 Donruss Best Factory Set
1987 Donruss Opening Day Factory Set
1987 Donruss Rookies Factory Set
1986 Donruss Highlights Factory Set (I HAD to have Steve Carlton in a Giants Uni)
1985 Topps Traded Factory Set
1981 Topps Traded Factory Set
plus
I also picked up a bucket load of Topps and Bowman cards from 1954 thru 1969. There's about 200 of them all up, and it cost less than $100.
Score!
All of the above sets/lots have arrived, with the exception of the 1988 Donruss Best set. That's the set known as the Halloween set, and it's probably the most exciting of all my acquisitions. Unfortunately, I didn't get either of the Barry Bonds/Johnny Ray errors from the 1987 Opening Day and 1989 Best sets. Oh well... at least they were complete, sealed Factory Sets!
Time to go searching for some more sets...
Happy collecting and bust some wax for me!
Nick J
An update on some new cards would be good.
In the last 3 weeks, I've picked up :
1999 Fleer Tradition Update Factory Set
1997 Pinnacle Certified set
1997 Bowman Set
1993 Topps Traded Factory Set
1991 Donruss Rookies Factory Set
1991 Score Rookies Factory Set
1989 Donruss Best Factory Set
1989 Donruss Rookies Factory Set
1988 Donruss Best Factory Set
1987 Donruss Opening Day Factory Set
1987 Donruss Rookies Factory Set
1986 Donruss Highlights Factory Set (I HAD to have Steve Carlton in a Giants Uni)
1985 Topps Traded Factory Set
1981 Topps Traded Factory Set
plus
I also picked up a bucket load of Topps and Bowman cards from 1954 thru 1969. There's about 200 of them all up, and it cost less than $100.
Score!
All of the above sets/lots have arrived, with the exception of the 1988 Donruss Best set. That's the set known as the Halloween set, and it's probably the most exciting of all my acquisitions. Unfortunately, I didn't get either of the Barry Bonds/Johnny Ray errors from the 1987 Opening Day and 1989 Best sets. Oh well... at least they were complete, sealed Factory Sets!
Time to go searching for some more sets...
Happy collecting and bust some wax for me!
Nick J
Monday, January 24, 2011
1986 Donruss
I couldn't help but notice, that in the 1986 Donruss set, they gave Jerry Koosman a Diamond King card, but no regular issue card.
Freaks!
BTW, that's where I'm up to in my Alphabetical Checklist Book from my recent purchases - Koosman is card 7468 out of the 15493 that I've received in the last few weeks. Long way to go! Back to it...
Freaks!
BTW, that's where I'm up to in my Alphabetical Checklist Book from my recent purchases - Koosman is card 7468 out of the 15493 that I've received in the last few weeks. Long way to go! Back to it...
The Mailday... from Friday!
OK folks well it's been a few days, but I've been busy opening and admiring my new stash. It includes the 1982 Donruss Factory set, 1984 Fleer set, 1985 Fleer set, 1985 Donruss set, 1993 Topps Factory Set (the biggest fricken factory set I've ever seen!), 1994 Topps factory set, plus the 2 boxes of Ultra - 1991 and 1994 Series 2.
Firstly, I wish I'd opened the 1993 Topps set in 1993, because I got a Topps Black Gold Winner card for the ENTIRE Black Gold Set! Sheesh... Calling Doc Brown... The Golds and other 2 Black Golds were nothing special though.
On to the 1994 Topps Factory set - I didn't know this was the 'Bakers Dozen' set that had 26 extra cards in it! I got the 1995 Topps Pre-Production set, with the Griffey card as the Spectralite parallel, plus the 3-card 'Superstar Sampler' was Frank Thomas. I checked my price guides, and this 3-card set was worth $100 as recently as 1999! Wish I got the Piazza...
The Black Gold and Gold parallels were, again, nothing too special. I really wish there was an easy way to differentiate between each type of Factory Set from the old days. I feel sorry for the guy who sold me this one for under $30.
The 1991 Ultra box was as expected, I needed about 200 to complete the set, which I did, plus I also got the other 200 again, so if you buy a box of 1991 Ultra, you will pretty much be guaranteed to complete the set. I got every team logo sticker, except the Rangers. If anyone has one spare, let me know! I will pay $2 for the hassle of sending it, plus whatever the postage is!
The 1994 Ultra II box was a little disappointing. I was hoping to complete the set, as I already had about 60 out of 300, but I am still about 50 short. 13 commons per pack over 36 packs should have covered me, but alas, they weren't all there. The Inserts were nice, though 4 of them were dupes within the box. I got 2 of the 1:36 Rising Star cards, so it made it worthwhile. I also got 3 different Piazza inserts (YAY!) and 3 different Frank Thomas inserts. It was a very Franky day.
All in all, the 6 sets and 2 boxes were definately worth the approx. $230 I spent to get them all here.
I have only one parcel due to arrive now : The 1980-1981-1982 Topps set run. I really can't wait, especially since they were $99 for all 3 sets, and the 1980 set will be the first complete set I will own that could be considered a 'Vintage' set. Very exciting!
Happy collecting, (amassing in my case)
Nick J
Firstly, I wish I'd opened the 1993 Topps set in 1993, because I got a Topps Black Gold Winner card for the ENTIRE Black Gold Set! Sheesh... Calling Doc Brown... The Golds and other 2 Black Golds were nothing special though.
On to the 1994 Topps Factory set - I didn't know this was the 'Bakers Dozen' set that had 26 extra cards in it! I got the 1995 Topps Pre-Production set, with the Griffey card as the Spectralite parallel, plus the 3-card 'Superstar Sampler' was Frank Thomas. I checked my price guides, and this 3-card set was worth $100 as recently as 1999! Wish I got the Piazza...
The Black Gold and Gold parallels were, again, nothing too special. I really wish there was an easy way to differentiate between each type of Factory Set from the old days. I feel sorry for the guy who sold me this one for under $30.
The 1991 Ultra box was as expected, I needed about 200 to complete the set, which I did, plus I also got the other 200 again, so if you buy a box of 1991 Ultra, you will pretty much be guaranteed to complete the set. I got every team logo sticker, except the Rangers. If anyone has one spare, let me know! I will pay $2 for the hassle of sending it, plus whatever the postage is!
The 1994 Ultra II box was a little disappointing. I was hoping to complete the set, as I already had about 60 out of 300, but I am still about 50 short. 13 commons per pack over 36 packs should have covered me, but alas, they weren't all there. The Inserts were nice, though 4 of them were dupes within the box. I got 2 of the 1:36 Rising Star cards, so it made it worthwhile. I also got 3 different Piazza inserts (YAY!) and 3 different Frank Thomas inserts. It was a very Franky day.
All in all, the 6 sets and 2 boxes were definately worth the approx. $230 I spent to get them all here.
I have only one parcel due to arrive now : The 1980-1981-1982 Topps set run. I really can't wait, especially since they were $99 for all 3 sets, and the 1980 set will be the first complete set I will own that could be considered a 'Vintage' set. Very exciting!
Happy collecting, (amassing in my case)
Nick J
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Exciting moments
Don't you just love having a pick-up slip in the mailbox? I have to wait another 30 minutes before I go up to the Post Office to see which item arrived today. It's either going to be the 2008 Topps Factory set, or the 1980-1981-1982 run of Topps Sets. I hope it's the 2008 set, because i won it on Ebay nearly a month ago. Starting to worry! Although the seller is very reputable and I've waited over a month before. It can take anywhere from 10 days to 40 days to ship sets from the USA to Australia.
The next lot on the way is a nice pile bought from a guy in New York. The 1982 and 1985 Donruss sets, the 1984 and 1985 Fleer sets, 1993 and 1994 Topps Factory sets, and a box of 1991 Ultra, and a box of 1994 Ultra 2. Wow 6 sets and 2 boxes in one package... that's going to be the best mailday ever!!!
I guess the only items which contain random cards and the 93 and 94 Topps sets (Gold & Black Gold cards) plus the 94 Ultra box. I will list any good cards that show up in them! I'd love to accidentally find out that Topps made some 'hot sets' in 1993 or 1994. That is, Factory Sets of Topps Gold, instead of the regular issue cards. Almost impossible, but I'm still hopeful!
Happy collecting!
Nick J
The next lot on the way is a nice pile bought from a guy in New York. The 1982 and 1985 Donruss sets, the 1984 and 1985 Fleer sets, 1993 and 1994 Topps Factory sets, and a box of 1991 Ultra, and a box of 1994 Ultra 2. Wow 6 sets and 2 boxes in one package... that's going to be the best mailday ever!!!
I guess the only items which contain random cards and the 93 and 94 Topps sets (Gold & Black Gold cards) plus the 94 Ultra box. I will list any good cards that show up in them! I'd love to accidentally find out that Topps made some 'hot sets' in 1993 or 1994. That is, Factory Sets of Topps Gold, instead of the regular issue cards. Almost impossible, but I'm still hopeful!
Happy collecting!
Nick J
Monday, January 10, 2011
83 T & 82 F
Well folks it's been a busy couple of days, with the arrival of the 1983 Topps set yesterday, and the 1982 Fleer set today. Once I bother purchasing the 83 and 84 Donruss sets, that will be my goal completed - every main set from the 80's! I think I'll leave the 1984 Fleer Update set off my list for a while though...
Off to read some blogs!
Nick J
Off to read some blogs!
Nick J
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Waiting game isn't fun!
Well it's after 2pm here on Thursday afternoon... so I guess it's another sleep before mailday. Considering what is on its way, it's going to be worth it!
Next project will be to obtain the 1998 Pacific Online Set. 780 (or 800) cards full. I'm still yet to ever see a complete set of it on Ebay. Or anywhere for that matter...
Is that a knock at my door...?
Next project will be to obtain the 1998 Pacific Online Set. 780 (or 800) cards full. I'm still yet to ever see a complete set of it on Ebay. Or anywhere for that matter...
Is that a knock at my door...?
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