I received two amazing trade packages recently.
Let me rephrase that: I received one amazing trade package and one massive, hairy carton of face-melting Griffey uberspooge that called forth tears of joy and excitement beyond human capacity. Also, there was drooling.
Now I have to go to the doctor and get a new face.
Larry the Legend of Emerald City Diamond Gems hooked it up fat - here's the box he sent me.
That card on top is a beauty - a 2012 Topps Commemorative Ring card. I've wanted one of these since I first learned about them. I'm glad he put it on top as it set the tone for the rest of the box. Otherwise I may have had a stroke.
I didn't scan every card, but the only ones I didn't scan are the ones I knew for a fact I already had. If you like perusing scans and pictures of little plastic figures, this section is for you.
BEHOLD!
That ring card - this thing is mighty thick. |
This figurine is very flat on the edge, but appears 3-dimensional from both the front and back. |
Here's the back. |
Wacky circular card I forgot to scan. |
I've been wanting a phone card for a while now, and that Stadium Club Never Compromise has tectured writing printed right into the background. Wild.. |
The ever-popular Topps Laser, an awesome newspaper card, and I am loving this 1991 Topps All-Star with its great nostalgic design. |
Some shiny, some oddballs, a few that are definitely new to me. |
I'm a sucker for the Chrome process. |
Serial Numbered Topps Gold parallels FTW! And this Upper Deck '89 tribute card is fantastic. |
These American Hero cards are all numbered out of 725. I have quite a few of them and hope to one day complete the set. These four will help. |
And two entirely new Will Clarks. I've never seen either of these. Very cool. |
Larry is a Mariner collector. If you read his blog, you'll see that he has almost every Mariner card. He's getting very close. As a card collector and a Mariner fan, I freakin' love that. From this day forth I will be sending him all my Mariners. You should too.
Thanks, Larry!
This next trade package is a bit of a mystery. There was no note, no name, nothing indicating the sender except for the initials W M and an address. I've scoured my e-mails, messages, comments, everywhere! No W M.
This person sent me a solid stack of Griffeys, many of which I have never seen. I'd like to return the favor, give them a nod, something. Who are you, mystery trader???
Could it be William Murray? As in Bill Murray? Is it you, Bill? If so, I loved Groundhog Day and Rushmore....
Here's what Bill Murray sent me:
Look at the picture on that 1999 Ultra checklist. What a goofball. |
I've never heard of Topps HD, but this card looks and feels expensive. Penny sleeved.... |
One with a coin, one without. I have neither, so a welcome addition. I'ma bit of a coin collector, too, so this makes perfect sense. |
I feel bad now. These cards are beautiful. This person deserves my gratitude and a nice trade package. Then again, if they are looking to remain anonymous I can understand that.
Until I have more information, mystery trader, I dub thee Bill Murray. Many thanks, Mr. Murray.
Don't drive angry. |
Maybe it was Willie McCovey?
ReplyDeleteMy god....
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were able to find some good stuuf in there. I tried to send you some stuff that wasn't just plain old base cards. I figured you had enough of those. I will try to sit down soon, and go through the rest of my M's cards and see if I can find you some other cool ones.
ReplyDeleteI got your box that you sent. That thing was awesome!! I was blown away with the 91 UD Update cards. I thought those would be the death of me to find. Some of your cards got me a little closer to completing the set. I hope with only 89 to go, I might do it before midseason. We will hope up again soon!!
Mystery
ReplyDeleteThanks again, JBF!
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