Highlights of a few packs and stolen commons

I went over to the card shop Saturday afternoon to entertain myself for a while and pick up some cards one of my friends left for me. There is only so long I can stand there without opening something, anything... I opted for one pack of 2010 Topps Update (jumbo), and 2 packs of 2010 Topps Chrome. I got one good common in the Update pack, being the Jeter, and the inserts including a gold parallel. The Chrome I pulled 4 RC's, one gold RC, and a Heritage chrome so that was cool.

I was also allowed to rummage through all the commons people left behind, and I will admit I left mine there as well. I kept roughly 6 cards out of a pack of 50. I picked up a common of each Jeter card for Sooz and myself, as well as a Pettitte each. I grabbed a couple of other random guys that I like also.

Here are some pics.




The gold version was a purchase, I didn't pull that one.


(I wish I knew why my scanner always crops the left side of cards.)

I pulled one common of Carlos Santana in the Update and the Chrome, and snarfed a 3rd card. I don't know why, but I kind of like this kid and hope that when he comes back form having his knee smashed that he will be a great catcher offensively and defensively.



I was also lucky enough to end up with a bunch of these Gridiron Giveaway cards which I haven't decided what to do with just yet. These are a little more appealing than the Million Card Giveaway even if they aren't baseball.


If anyone is looking for the redemption cards, I am sure my shop would send them with a purchase. Let me know and I can get you the number.

More manufactured "relic" cards - Good idea or gimmick?

We've seen manufactured patch cards from Topps, which were mostly blaster exclusives for their baseball product. In this year's Topps flagship set, they included manufactured hat logo cards.

In 2010 Updates and Highlights, Topps has produced manufactured bat barrels cards that display the name of the play with a facsimile autograph.

We talk about gimmicks plenty around here and on other blogs.

But how do you really feel about these cards?

There are plenty collectors who don't seem to have a problem with these cards.

Take this Albert Pujols pink 1/1 bat barrel.

It sold for $326.79.

A Mikcey Mantle pink 1/1 bat barrel went for $265 and an Alex Rodriguez pink 1/1 bat barrel went for $214.

While manufactured, it's certainly something different. And Topps is not pretending for this card to be anything else. The card is clearly labeled on the front and back that it is a manufactured bat barrel.

Personally, I think the cards are sharp. I don't really have a problem with them. It's a new way to create cards where Topps doesn't have to spend a lot of money and getting autograph fees or buying jerseys and pants.

Some people on eBay would agree with me - this Derek Jeter black bat /25 sold for $89.

But what about you guys?

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