Running into a Wall!

Last night I got into a razz for a spot in 2010/11 National Treasures Basketball with Danscardz on Vaughnlive.tv. I won a spot through the razz and through the random got the Washington  Wizards. Knowing both sides of the potential for this team, Wall or nothing, I offered up my team for $140. Offers came in and stopped at $100 but I just assumed keep my spot. I offered again and said no to $100 and that I would take more offers. $105, $110, $115, $115.01, that's where it stalled. I decided to take the first to offer $120, and Pinballz took it! Now I almost tripled up, and he is a John Wall fan, so it worked out for both of us. That was until the break. First box AJ pulled a 3 color Rookie Colossal 3-Color Patch of Wall, very nice. Second box, Ka-Boom, a John Wall Rookie Patch Auto /99, with a book value  of $2K! Ouch! He also got a Wes Unseld auto to boot. Oh well, we both made out, and I'm happy that Pinballz got his card.

Yu know it!

Well after a long wait, Yu can say we got some redemption! We finally got our 2012 Bowman Chrome Yu Darvish Rookie Purple Refractor Autograph 01/10, and boy was it worth the wait. This thing is a beauty, on card, clean, centered, and ready for the right buyer. Not sure what the future holds for this card but this Friday, Beckett will get a look at this one, and maybe Yu will finally see some perfection.

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.

Supreme Pulls, My first RGIII Auto

 



Today at the Key West Card Show, I decided to bust a box of 2012 Topps Supreme Football. After watching Tom, a collector from Indianapolis bust a box and pull a Jarius Wright Rookie Autograph Printing Plate 1/1, I was hoping for my own big hit, and boy did I get it. The box doesn't have a lot of cards, or hits for that matter, 2 base cards, 1 parallel, and 1 hit. My base cards were decent, Michael Turner and Dwayne Allen RC, buth numbered to 462. My parallel was an Arian Foster numbered to 75, and then the hit. A sweet Robert Griffin III Rookie Autograph 61/85, man is that cool, and it's my first RGIII auto. Thanks for everyone who cae out to the show, and thanks to Tom for stopping in while on vacation and jump starting the day. If you are interested in any of these cards, they are all available for purchase. Just email us with your offer.



Twice in one week!

Andrew Luck Part Two! Less than a week later, at the Key West Card Show, aka The Worlds Smallest Card Show, another Andrew Luck Rookie Autograph. I brought a few boxes of 2012 Panini Contenders Football to the show in hopes that someone would take them off my hands. The night before I busted two boxes of this lackluster product filled with the lesser known rookies as well as some of the bigger names. Touting two on card autos per box, after two boxes, I hadn't seen one, although the Devier Posey redemption might be, but that's a wait and see game. So around noon, with no biters on the at cost price tag, and even after unofficially guaranteeing that a Luck or RGIII was in there I decided to prove myself wrong and bust into the first box.  Two packs in, yep, Andrew Luck Rookie Autograph, on card, and beautiful.  KC, sorry buddy, you didn't believe me, but neither did I. Damn that thing is sweet. Thanks to Gato and JC for buying the other box because I was all out of garauntees.  Now for next weeks predictions, just kidding, i'm taking a break from breaking, for now.

Super Bowl Box Breaks

Sorry it's been so long, but what happened to January.  Spent the month prepping for Jon Crane's 15th Annual Super Bowl Party. Well, we did a couple of box breaks at the party, one before, one after, and both were awesome.  The pre-game break featured all kinds of football product, Prizm, Limited, Black, Momentum, Bowman Sterling, and SP Authentic. Right off the bat, we pulled a Russell Wilson auto from Prizm, sweet, for me at least. We also pulled a nice Nick Foles Patch Auto from Sterling, and fittingly, a Bernard Pierce Patch Gold Auto from Black, another nice hit.  So then we took a break and watched a great Super Bowl, halftime, and power outage and all.  So after the party, we hung out, played cards and then decided to bust a box of Limited and a box of Black.  So earlier you see what we pulled from 7 boxes, let me tell you about these two beasts.  From the Limited box, we start with a Ronnie Lott Jets Jersey, that's a little weird.  The the hits started, and although it's was an Isaiah Pead, the Phenom Rookie Jersey Auto, was actually pretty nasty, because it was a piece of the Ram logo.  And then...TRich, boom, a Trent Richardson Rookie Phenoms Silver Spotlight Redemption /49, awesome, finally JC gets his man.  So we are all geeked, lets bust this Black.  I honestly don't remember any other card than Card #1, in the middle of the pack. Paging Andrew Luck, Rookie Prime Patch Gold Autograph /349, total nastiness.  So that's what I've been up to.  What's next, the Card Show, wait until you see who showed up.

Sorry for the delay...

We have had a heck of a week preparing for the apocalypse. Had a great night breaking last night with Mojobreak. 2012 Absolute Football Case Break and I had the Baltimore Ravens. Bernard Pierce Rookie Jersey Auto /49, Bernard Pierce War Room Rookie Prime Signatures Jersey /25, and a Ray Rice Tools of the Trade Jersey Auto Prime Black /5. Then I had a nice little gem from 2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball, Billy Hamilton Auto, not bad additions to the collection! Will post pics when the mail day arrives!

Purple Rain!

This is actually the second Purple Refractor Autograph we've pulled in the last two months. The first was Yu Darvish. Halfway through a box of 2012 Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects Baseball we made it rain! A Bryce Harper Rookie Autograph Purple Refractor, on card, and not a redemption! Sweet!

Andre the Giant!

Wow, what a game! The Dolphins/Cardinals played an overtime thriller that brought out the best on both offenses.  The rookie QB breaking Dan Marino's passing mark in a game, Brian Hartline catching just about everything, and Andre Roberts giving Larry Fitz a little frindly competition.  I'm sure Andre has the benefit of Larry Fitz lining up next to him or on the oppsoite side and drawing the double team, but he still had some nice grabs, including the game tying out route.  Looks like it was Dre Day!

2012 Triple Threads Baseball Box Break and More!

 

I just had to pop on a box of 2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball. After watching a couple of breaks and see some of the hot cards being pulled, I reached out to Marty's Sportscard Exchange Superstore and got me a box along with a couple of boxes of 2012 Leaf History of Baseball Cut Signature Edition and a box of 2012 Leaf Valiant Football.  I busted the football box first and scored a few cool rookie autographs, all on card.  Chandler Jones, Brian Quick, Kendall Wright #'d 99, and Jarius Wright #'d 99.  The Leaf Baseball was next, hitting a couple of cuts that I had to Google but with interesting results.  I pulled a Bill Rigney "Best Wishes" inscribed cut, and an Earl "Sparky" Adams cut signature.  Rigney was an All Star in 1948 and a manager later on in his career.  "Sparky" played on the winning team in the 1931 World Series with the Cardinals. Now to the big dog.  I busted the Triple Threads two pack box and ripped into the first pack.  Not bad, Rickey Henderson, Roberto Clemente, and Tom Seaver.  Now to the hit, BOOM, James Shields "Big Game James" Triple Relic Autograph 6/9, sweet but we're not done.  Next up, BOOM, a Justin Verlander Unity Relic Jersey 9/9, sweet.  The last two cards are the parallels, a Cliff Lee /99, and Joe Mauer /625.  Okay, on to pack 2. Ripped into that and there's Prince Fielder, Don Mattingly, and Cal Ripken Jr, now for the hit, or should I say No Hitter, King Felix Hernandez "19-5 217 2.49 IN 2009" Triple Relic 17/18, nice, but what's next? How about your 1st win, Henderson Alvarez Unity Autograph Relic 2 Color Patch 10/10. Yeah! So not a bad day at the table. Hope you enjoyed the break, check out the store for some great deals on these cards and more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Hot Red Zone



At a recent card show, I traded away one of my crown jewels for cash and cards.  Some would dispute what I got in trade as being a good or bad deal, either way, I got a Red Hot card. The trade was a Michael Jordan Autograph card, for cash and cards, and one of the cards I got in the trade was a 2011 Topps Cam Newton Red Zone Red Ink Rookie Autograph 046/100.  This thing is sweet, red ink, rookie auto, serial numbered, and it does help that Cam Newton just tore it up this week.  Sweet, running, passing, this guy can do it all.  No sophmore slump for this guy. 

Lightning Strikes Twice!



I recently purchased a box break for my nephew for helping me out.  A four box Panini Prime Hockey break.  I pick the Tampa Bay Lightning for him, his favorite team, and boy did they light the lamp.  We got two hits, the same rookie, the same card, both numbered to 50. We hit on two Prime Time Rookies Brett Connolly Autograph Jersey Cards, numbered 18/50 and 26/50.  The Lightning definitely struck twice on this break.

The Bryce is Right!



After a long, successful day at the Key West Card Show, we decided to bust a box of 2012 Topps Chrome Baseball as part of the closing ceremony.  I popped it open and shared the four stacks of packs with Ashlyn, Steve, and my nephew Kevin Michael.  Everyone started popping and I was barely into my first pack when my Kevin Michael held out a redemption card as well as an autograph card.  The auto was Liam Hendriks, the redemption was a Bryce Harper Autograph Rookie Variation.  Boom, two in the same pack, and we got the HARPAH just like the Dish commercial. Wow, so we kept popping, ending up with four autos, two regular, one sepia, and the HARPAH! What a nice end to a great day.  I'm glad we got to share it with some special friends and family.

Carpal Tunnel Rookies



Well I had the pleasure of participating in and watching an 8 box case break of some 2012 Topps Finest Football at Mojobreak.com.  It was random style and I was fortunate enough to get the Denver Broncos.  Although nothing earth shattering was pulled, the one rookie patch auto per box became the evidence that card companies are getting their money's worth out of these guys when it comes to signing cards.  Rookie autos numbered to 13-1500, ridiculous.  These young men are gonna get carpal tunnel syndrome before they can sign a contract.  They probably hate Sharpies now, and wouldn't doubt that they growl at anyone asking for some signage. Come on card companies, getting an autograph should be exciting not bewildering.

Dollar Store Glossy RG3

Well today while out with the Boss paring down the Honey-Do list, we stopped by the Dollar Store for a few items.  While waiting in line I spotted some 2012 Score Football, yes, what a great product, making it's way to the Dollar Tree in it's first week.  I know that paying a buck for a pack of this wobbly table leveler is probably too much, but I couldn't resist.  I scooped up 6 packs and waited my fate.  I started popping these gems and quickly realized the every pack gumbo of one rookie and one glossy along with a wide variety of the 400 player base card veteran checklist.  About the third pack in, I hit some dirt, not paydirt, just some dirt, a RG3 Glossy rookie, okay, now I'm at least satisfied with my meger investment.

Here are the Rookies including the RG3 Glossy:

Here are the Glossy Parallels:

Happy Birthday Box Break

I know it's a week late but it's still a birthday present.  I decided to splurge on a few different new releases getting 4 different boxes of cards.  2012 Donruss Elite Football, 2012 Topps Inception Football, 2012 Topps Finest Baseball, and 2011/12 Ultimate Collection Hockey.  I will post some pics shortly but here's a breakdown, box by box. Enjoy.

Note:  All of these cards are available for sale or trade.

2012 Topps Finest Baseball Box Break

Box 1:

Pack 1:

Jon Lester 44, Hanley Ramirez 55, Albert Pujols Refractor 1, Mike Napoli 98, David Price 21

Pack 2:

Chipper Jones 58, Kirk Nieuwenhuis RC 29, Mark Teixeira Refractor 31, Ryan Zimmerman 32, Dellin Betances RC 71

Pack 3:

Wade Miley RC 76, Yu Darvish RC 35, Curtis Granderson Gold Refractor 19/50 85, Robinson Cano Finest Moments Die Cut Refractor FM-RC, Leonys Martin RC 93

Pack 4:

Josh Beckett 94, Jacoby Ellsbury 24, Austin Romine RC Refractor 81, Giancarlo Stanton 9, Robinson Cano 15

Pack 5:

Tyler Pastornicky RC 52, Jered Weaver 28, Drew Pomeranz Autographed Jersey Relic AJR-DP 19/50, Matt Moore RC 67, Paul Kornerko 57

Pack 6:

Liam Hendriks RC 77, David Wright 38, Jose Bautista Game Changers GC-JB, Brett Pill RC 91, Curtis Granderson 85

Box 2:

Pack 1:

Ian Kinsler 79, Albert Pujols 1, Joey Votto Refractor 80, Ichiro Suzuki 11, Jose Reyes 90

Pack 2:

Joey Votto 80, Eric Hosmer 63, Bryce Harper RC Refractor 73, Miguel Cabrera 70, Josh Hamilton 13

Pack 3:

Adrian Beltre 45, Roy Halladay 100, Tim Lincecum Face of the Franchise Die Cut FF-TL, Jarrod Parker RC 43, Brad Peacock RC 51

Pack 4:

Trevor Bauer RC 22, Josh Beckett Green Refractor 94 144/199, Nelson Cruz Finest Moments Refractor Die Cut FM-NC, Ian Kennedy23, Evan Longoria 26

Pack 5:

Cole Hamels 75, Dustin Pedroia 49, Joe Mauer Refractor 83, Mark Trumbo 59, Adrian Gonzalez 89

Pack 6:

Eric Surkamp RC 87, Jesus Montero RC 72, Matt Moore Autographed Rookie On Card AR-MM 68/99, C.C. Sabathia 48, Alex Liddi RC 99

Base and Rookie Cards 46 total, no duplicates

1 Albert Pujols 9 Giancarlo Stanton 11 Ichiro 13 Josh Hamilton 15 Robinson Cano 21 David Price 23 Ian Kennedy 24 Jacoby Ellsbury 26 Evan Longoria 28 Jered Weaver 29 Kirk Nieuwenhuis RC 32 Ryan Zimmerman 35 Yu Darvish RC 38 David Wright 43 Jarrod Parker RC 44 Jon Lester 45 Adrian Beltre 48 C.C. Sabathia 49 Dustin Pedroia 51 Brad Peacock RC 52 Tyler Pastornicky RC 55 Hanley Ramirez 57 Paul Konerko

58 Chipper Jones 59 Mark Trumbo 63 Eric Hosmer 67 Matt Moore RC 70 Miguel Cabrera 71 Dellin Betances RC 72 Jesus Montero RC 75 Cole Hamels 76 Wade Miley RC 77 Liam Hendricks RC 79 Ian Kinsler 80 Joey Votto 85 Curtis Granderson 87 Eric Surkamp RC 89 Adrian Gonzalez 90 Jose Reyes 91 Brett Pill RC 92 Trevor Bauer RC 93 Leonys Martin RC 94 Josh Beckett 98 Mike Napoli 99 Alex Liddi RC 100 Roy Halladay

2012 Topps Inception Football

Tony Gonzalez, Joe Flacco, Ladainian Tomlinson 087/252, Mark Sanchez 06/75 (Jersey Number), Joe Adams Rookie Autograph Patch, Isaiah Pead Rookie Autograph, Mohamed Sanu Rookie Patch (2 Color) 47/50

2012 Donruss Elite Football

Base cards 86 total, no duplicates

1 Larry Fitzgerald 2 Beanie Wells 3 Kevin Kolb 4 Michael Turner 6 Roddy White 7 Matt Ryan 8 Ray Lewis 9 Ray Rice 11 Joe Flacco 12 Ryan Fitzpatrick 13 Fred Jackson 14 Steve Johnson 15 Cam Newton 16 DeAngelo Williams 18 Brian Urlacher 19 Jay Cutler 20 Devin Hester 22 Andy Dalton 23 Greg Little 24 A.J. Green 25 Colt McCoy 27 DeMarcus Ware 28 Tony Romo 29 DeMarco Murray 30 Jason Witten 32 Tim Tebow 33 Willis McGahee 34 Ndamukong Suh 36 Calvin Johnson Jr. 37 Charles Woodson 38 Clay Matthews 39 Aaron Rodgers 40 Greg Jennings 41 Andre Johnson 42 Arian Foster 43 Matt Schaub 44 Reggie Wayne 45 Peyton Manning 46 Maurice Jones-Drew 47 Blaine Gabbert 48 Jamaal Charles 49 Eric Berry 50 Dwayne Bowe

51 Matt Cassel 52 Reggie Bush 53 Brandon Marshall 54 Jared Allen 55 Adrian Peterson 56 Christian Ponder 57 Tom Brady 58 BenJarvus Green-Ellis 60 Wes Welker 61 Drew Brees 62 Darren Sproles 64 Marques Colston 65 Eli Manning 66 Brandon Jacobs 67 Victor Cruz 69 Mark Sanchez 70 Plaxico Burress 71 Darren McFadden 72 Richard Seymour 73 Carson Palmer 75 LeSean McCoy 76 DeSean Jackson 77 Ben Roethlisberger 79 Troy Polamalu 80 Heath Miller 81 Philip Rivers 82 Ryan Mathews 83 Antonio Gates 84 Vincent Jackson 85 Patrick Willis 86 Alex Smith 87 Frank Gore 89 Tarvaris Jackson 90 Marshawn Lynch 91 Steven Jackson 92 James Laurinaitis 94 LeGarrette Blount 95 Josh Freeman 96 Matt Hasselbeck 97 Chris Johnson 98 Nate Washington 99 Brian Orakpo 100 Roy Helu Jr.

 Rookies

110 Michael Brockers 126/999

126 Dont'a Hightower 375/999

128 Stephen Hill 092/799

200 Case Keenum 622/999

Rookie Autograph

Rishard Matthews 315/599

Rookie Inscriptions Autograph

Dwayne Allen

Rookie Aspirations Die Cut Autograph

Case Keenum 12/49

Rookie Status Die Cut

T.J. Graham 4/6

Rookie Elite Series

A.J. Jenkins 395/999

Elite Series

Larry Fitzgerald 686/999

Hard Hats

Justin Blackmon 370/399

Craftsmen

Tony Romo 611/999

Prime Numbers

Jordy Nelson 075/999

Hit List

D’Qwell Jackson 605/999

New Breed Jersey

Michael Floyd 098/299

2011/12 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Hockey

Cam Neely 005/399

David McIntyre Ultimate Rookies 140/399

Sean Couturier Ultimate Rookies Autograph (On Card) 47/99

Johnny Bower Ultimate Jerseys Dual Jersey 067/100