I got a GIFT

Not a birthday gift (still 11 days away for that). No, it was a gift from Sportscards,com. They sent me an e-mail awhile back saying they would send me a free box of their stuff as a gift just for checking them out (without purchase). So I registered with name and mailing address. Then I forgot all about it. That is until the other day when the box showed up in my mailbox. The box is like a cigar box, and inside the box were these items:

This is a pamphlet that was on top on the contents. Interesting little read.

This also came inside atop the "cards".

A very sweet 1976 Tom Seaver. It came encased in one of those magnetic card holders.

All of the cards did.  I'm pretty sure I only listed baseball as what I collect, but hey it is a relic and it's not from the NFL, so I'll keep it after all it was free.

This pack was also inside the box (I threw the cards in the trash.) Of course I made sure there was no hidden Tom Brady autograph, lol.

And here was the highlight card. Autographed HOFer, SWEET! And yes I have broken him out of his prison.

Anyways, all they asked for the free box was I mention on my blog where I got it. I'm sure many of you got the offer too.


In case you were being hesitant, If only the last card came, it was a GIFT, you can't be free and plugging their site doesn't hurt a fly. Thank you Sportscards.com.

Wacky Wednesday

Hump day. And it's beautiful outside. I however am stuck inside. My back is in a tizzy. Still no reason not to show a few cards.

This card says Yeah baby!

This one says  Seriously?

Not sure what to think here. No glove on hand, no helmet on head, looks as if he's running back to first while watching home plate. Then you have a couple of shadows.   Most fittingly an interesting card.

Born in the 80's was he

I honestly can't say that I have 1 favorite player that was born in the 80's. But, I can say that one in particular is fresh in mind. One reason would be he just threw another No No this weekend, and secondly would be I just finished updating my PC of him. Collecting Cutch is on a contest fest. This post is for an entry into that. He is on a run for Saving 2nd Base, or at least gearing up for one heck of an October.  Anywats, I had recently threw a few cards in the dupe box. Here those few are.

Born in 1983.

A black back/numbered heritage card.

And just so happens that I had a pink (cardback) of Justin sitting right on my desk.

Thanks Cutch!

2019 Braves: Heritage High Numbers

Here is my Braves team set (high numbers only):

I still need two from the base Heritage set. 489 and 500 (Acuna). Plus the variations. Any help appreciated.

Shadow Shots

A little good new this morning, well good news for Floridians. Well, maybe better news that is more like fingers crossed. The thing with hurricanes especially major hurricanes is that you never know exactly. But it appears that this thing is going to be skating the coast and heading to the Carolina's. Sorry about that folks, and at the same time thankful. Now wait and see what the next few days bring.

Could be a frog leaping, none the less super shadow.  Good to throw out these Pacific Baseball Legends cards every now & then.

How about an alien mock Vulcan sign but with two fingers.

Tilt your head to the left and you shall see the giraffe,



Have a great weekend folks.

2019 Braves Archives -3

Here are my 2019 Archives Braves cards. Well, all but three as for some reason when I was ordering them, I didn't grab the last 3.

I still need #s 309, 320, 329. If you have them let's make a trade.

2019 Archives Pack Wars

A trader buddy sent me some coupons (6) for Topps baseball cards. 1 was for $3.00 off a factory set and the other 5 were for fat/hanger packs. I cashed in on  of them. 2 Archives fat packs and 1 Chrome hanger. I'll show the Archives tonight. Compare packs vs pack

Each pack came with two inserts. Here I got a 75' mini, and the standard insert Topps Magazine. I would obviously rather had pulled Braves there.


On to the cards: 58's first.

5 of the 6 are PC guys, that works for me. The other is the Biggio RC which is also a keeper.





Now for the 75's.

The 3 bottom cards go into the PC box (for the next PC update). The RC card is a keeper and the lone Boyd is heading to the Owl.

 


The 93's brought 3 PC guys, 1 that goes into a future possible box.


Okay not a terrible pack, but not that great either for this Braves fan.



Pack 2:

Trout and an on card autograph. Looking good so far. Hesistate......now vent..... Topps Fire is $70.00 for a box and they inserted sticker autos in those. At least here with the Archives it is ON CARD!




Now to the 58's.

3 Keepers one of which is Acuna baby! Looking much better now. This Acuna goes to the PC as I got my Braves team set in yesterday and will be highlighting them tomorrow. There is an Acuna variation though. I'll have to check it out.




75's.

The 3 on the bottom make the PC as well as the RC leaving another one heading to the OWL.





93's.

Fergie and 3 RC's.


The on card autograph and the Acuna are basically carrying all of the weight, the Trout insert might be the push to choose pack 2 over pack 1. You'll have to choose for yourselves.

Wacky Wednesday

Three cards that are interesting to me for one reason or the other.

Yes, this is the same card I used for a contest entry awhile back for best card ever.

Red Foil. Love that stare watching the ball all the way out to the right field wall.

This card makes it not for the player, but for the kids in the background. At least they look like kids.


Later.

Relics anyone?

Let's try a new batch of relics this week.

Cleveland Browns. Rookie Relic from 2015 Elite.

2013 NY Jets #d 89/399 Geno Rookie from Momentum.

Bronco's Lelie.

 
Atlanta Falcons Hardy 2015 Crown Royale. #d 410/499.

Another NY Jets, 2015 Crown Royale #d 333/499.

Looking for baseball relics. Braves are a plus.

A Monday "mini" post.

Five or six years ago I used to post something from my many mini collections on Mondays. That trend/theme had to cease due to the fact the I am separated from those binders.


However, I do occasionally run across a few, and they just sit here waiting to get enough to put them into a 200 count box an d take home. Well, I have gathered enough to box up and drop off in Ocala on my next trip. I did decide to scan a few though before I sent them to obligatory.

NO HITTERS

There's no doubt I could scrounge up a Nolan Ryan "No Hitter" card here in Valdosta. But, I know I've shown those a few times back in the day. 

Arrieta is a PC guy of mine too. Topps has gone so far in recent years to put out there own sub/insert sets for this category. It's okay.........

I liked in better when the "tribute" to the no-no came as a standard card. Seriously, how great is this card. You don't even have to be a Braves fan to like this card (although, that helps).

Card #787. Heck, if I check this might even be in my Braves Frankenset. None of these guys are PC guys, other than they are Braves. 

Conlon (Mega Cards) Collection did much they same thing.  That is by including them into the base set. I like that. The following cards are all from Conlon. All PC guys too.

That wraps up this Monday's post. Have a great week. Meanwhile, I will be throwing these cards into a box to pack away until I one day can add them to the No Hitter binder (I probably already have them in there).