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September 28, 2011

What is off on this Triple Threads card?

There have been some very pretty cards (like this one) to be pulled out 2011 Triple Threads this year. There have also been some duds.

Then, there is this card (which I found on this auction courtesy of @JuddFamilyStone on Twitter).



First glance, I was floored. The design is great. The bat knob is fantastic (the bat is about 70 years old). And the jersey ... Wait.

What the hell is that?

Here's a closer look at the jersey from a picture in the auction.


According to the back of the card, "The relics from this card are not from any particular game, event or season."

Here's a card that didn't need this jersey on it. The bat knob is such a good piece that it could have stood on its own without anything added to it.

So, what is this jersey then? Any guesses?

July 15, 2011

A break from Allen and Ginter

As everyone goes into Allen and Ginter overload, I thought it would be nice to take a break from the madness and look at some cards that I will never be able to afford.

That's usually how my days work. I search eBay for cheap cards to add to my collection. Then, I looked at the grossly expensive cards that I know I will never own.

First up:
1968 O-Pee-Chee Nolan Ryan RC - Graded 9.5

This is the only 9.5 on Beckett's population report. The next best grade for this card is an 8.0, and just 25 of them have been graded in Beckett's population report. I don't have a subscription with PSA and can't look up there pop report.


Our second selection is a more recent development, but it takes on old-school values. :)
2011 SP Legendary Cuts 1927 Murderer's Row auto booklet


These are both great cards. Of course, I would take the Murderer's Row card over the Ryan, being that I am a Yankees fan. If I pulled that card, I do wonder if I would sell it. Considering I need a car, I am sure that card would go up for sale quickly.