2013 National Sports Collectors Convention Chicago

Ok, where should I start? It was my first "Big Show" and boy was it worth it. If you've ever been to Las Vegas for a couple of days, you'll know what I'm talking about. You can't see everything but you do see a little of everything. Sports Cards old and new, memorabilia, autographs, and more, and more, and then some more. I really enjoyed just walking around checking out all the different types of wares on display, the different types of set ups, and how passionate just about every dealer was about their collections. Chicago is a great city, a great host, and a wonderful place to visit, regardless if it's for the NSCC. I got to meet a lot of people that I only know from online breaks, web casts, and chat rooms. It was kinda funny introducing myself as my screen name, Hi, I'm Streak27!" The only drawback is the amount of money being asked for the autograph guests. I really enjoy meeting athletes, and getting some ink, but the experience is made more personal when I don't have to spend $150. Other than that, I can say that I will make every effort to attend the NCSS in the future because I do love me some sports cards and everything and everyone involved with it.

Macha-Dough



Had to hop into a 5 Case Break of 2013 Bowman Inception Baseball by Boomo and was lucky enough to draw Manny Machado, er, I mean Macha-dough. Snagged these two gems, a base rookie auto and a Auto Jumbo Relic Red Parallel #'d /10, sweet. Not a bad day at the breaks.

The Bux Stops Here!

 



On Friday night at the Ballpark, Mark and I decided to treat ourselves to a couple of jumbo boxes of 2013 Bowman Baseball. 12 Packs of the future of baseball with 3 Autos and plenty of prospects and parallels. My box had some bonus action in it, yielding a Jesse Winker AFLCA Perfect Game On Card Auto /225, a Matt Olson Chrome Rookie On Card Auto, a Jayson Aquino Chrome Blue Refractor On Card Auto /150, and the gem, a Byron Buxton Chrome Rookie Auto. Whenever you get an auto of the guy on the box, it can't be a bad thing. All these cards and more are available in our store, check them out, and thanks for stopping by.

Frankly my dear.....

We recently visited Marty's Sports Card Exchange Superstore in Chattanooga, Tennessee for some pack popping action. After going through and opening some new product Danette asked me to buy her a pack of 2013 Press Pass Platinum Cuts, you get one encapsulated cut signature card per pack. She picked the top pack and busted it open, and Holy Cow, a Clark Gable cut signatiure 1/1. Gone with the Wind, wow, that's a monster hit! Congrats baby!