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Now, with the amazing gift from RAZ, by time I got around to this box - there is really nothing I need from the packs...but I still want my unopened packs...so what to do. Well, I opened the box, and took aside for the unopened pack collection...
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I know the hit is a shirt or mat relic from the feel, but didn't look at the cards closely to see if I could tell by position of the swatch - regardless, closed it stays.
So that left me with 9 extra packs and nothing specific to do with the,. I did include a couple as bonus in various trades or cards sent around, but kept a few - maybe for a contest or giveaway later - I'll think of something!
Anyway let's take another break between boxes with...
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Better dollar store purchase options in the US than there are in Canada.
Starting as usual with the search for Jays....and we catch one...
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The good is that this is a new card for my Jays collection. The bad news is, it's J.P. Arencibia. I was never a fan as he just couldn't do much of anything at the plate as a Jay. Yes, he could hit a few homers, but he was a career .212 hitter - yikes. I was surprised to look up now, he has a better career WAR on offence than defense. Maybe he wasn't as bad as I remember...nah...he is...it was enhanced with the disappointment of being a prospect that didn't bring much to the table when all was said and done.
So keepers...
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Can't complain about getting an early 80s Yount! Not to mention a similar Jim Rice - nice to get the early cards, but nice HOFers, even better.
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The rest of the keepers with the usual spread in years, and being a bit Topps heavy in general. Like the Topps Heritage design in general, but the rookie crd logo looks so out of place on the O'Sullivan card - wish they could figure out a decent retro design to use for it.
The traders...
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I don't know why, other than the unusual quality of it, but I really love the Eric Show card.
Another above par pack all in, and good lead in to the next box from Dave and Adam's. The most expensive one I bought, though still well on sale, at about $36 USD. To be honest, I think it's likely a slam dunk for being the best box of the year, but only time will tell.
Intrigued enough to come back tomorrow? Good - see you then.
Don't watch WWE... but I love me some Asuka!
ReplyDeleteI remember being at a game when Arencibia was struggling and I wrote a "K" in my scorebook before the at bat started...
ReplyDeleteNeedless to say... I was right... lol