The first of what became three trips to Ormond in November.

 Yes, I made 3 trips to Ormond the last three weeks. All with one thing in mind. I had 1 set in particular I wanted....the whole set. My first trip a Friday was "release day" of the Topps Holiday. I say release day because the shop usually gets them several days before then. I knew they would be selling and ripping them. I watched them rip an entire case, and yet they didn't put any into the dime boxes. The next week I went on Friday I went back, nope, still two monster boxes sitting under the computer desk. I went back this past Saturday figuring now. Nope, I asked when he was going to sort them into sets, etc. He said the next day. Well, I have no plans on going back this week. I ordered 2 boxes from Fanatics (each for $10 bucks less than they were selling them) used my fan cash and that knocked out the shipping and tax expenses. That was this past Saturday, they have already shipped and should be in my hands this week. Huh! Anyways, I did not leave the shop empty handed on any of the 3 trips and those will finish up the year with posts with some annual post thrown in. 

Tonight are some of the cards from that first trip which will be broken into two posts.

Starting off with new to me Braves. The mini's above were not in the dime boxes, they were part of a separate collection of stuff Kyle (shop owner) bought from Doc, also a show seller. I got to plug through what I wanted (30 boxes), I found one two row box, where half of the box was nothing but minis. I pulled more than just the Braves above so you'll have to come back to see what else.

These Stadium Club knocked out all but 2 Braves, and since then I have added 1 of those, and the other and a spare of the one I just got are sitting in my Sport Lots box. I need to get that shipped liked this week (I already have another 200 cards in my cart ready to have sent to the box. I also requested shipping on my ComC stash yesterday. The New Year will be highlighted by those shipments, maybe 3 in total.

Anyways, I have 13 scans of the rest of the cards (all mini's) brought back from Ormond on the first November trip and I'll post them Thursday. Meanwhile, in case you missed last nights post it is an interactive post that participation is required by midnight tomorrow to qualify for any of the weekly giveaways this month!

Feeling a bit festive. Time for some interactive posts coming.

 Now that we are in December I am feeling a little bit festive. By that I mean that I feel like having a few giveaways! Nothing extravagant, but still nice especially for free.

I have three cards in mind right now. Saturday I was digging through a dime box, bought a couple thousand cards. Paid a penny a piece for them and one of them just so happen to be a 2022 Panini Diamond Kings red framed Masterpiece 1 of 1. Yep, a 1 of 1 for a penny. I know no logos doesn't add value to a 1/1, still it is a rookie card. Who is the rookie you ask?  Eli Morgan formerly of Cleveland, now with the Cubs. I know that doesn't make it more valuable either. Hey for a reliever out half the 2024 year 3-0 record ERA 1.93, who knows it may grow. So, that will be the first of the giveaways.

I like the interactive aspect of giving away cards so let me think of what you can do tonight for a chance at this card. HEHEHE, the Grinch just gave me a good idea. Yes I said good. What was that idea you ask? Well, with the 3 cards thus far (I'll probably dig out another to go 4). One giveaway each week, and to qualify for the next week you have to play the previous week. Why is that important you ask? Well LUCY you need to do sum splaining.  Okay Rickey,  um I mean John. 

This week is the 1/1

Next week will be a 1984 Donruss Joe Carter rookie.

The following week for now (I think I need to find a different card for this spot) for now again would be a 1975 Topps Marc Hill rookie.  

HUH? It just so happens to also be the Gary Carter rookie, but like I said I should move this to a 4th giveaway, and find something worthy of the 3 spot. I've got a couple of weeks.

The Grinch did good, didn't he? Great idea. Now what is it that you need to do? Hmm....

As per my usual contest requirements: 1) You need to be a follower of this blog.

then

2) You need to comment whatever the contest each week requires. ie by say Wednesday night midnight EST, and whatever again the ask is.

3) For this run of giveaways, you need to participate each giveaway to be eligible for any of the prizes. 

4) I will randomize the qualified entrants and announce the winner each week in my Friday post.

Now, back to what you need to do this week. Tell me who your favorite current Atlanta Braves player is and why. The CATCH..... Once someone has commented with a player you can not use that same player, you must move to your next choice.

I had to make it a little fun for me, especially for you fans of other teams, lol.

Now I probably should put some cards in this post to brighten it up.

I got these cards from Michael over at Dillard's Dugout. He sent me 16 Braves cards including the eight above. I needed 7 of the ones above (had the Limited Chipper already). Thanks Michael for the cards, much appreciated. 

Have a great week everybody!