Friday, February 28, 2014

2009 Upper Deck X


2009 Upper Deck X
6 Cards





Card #1 - Bobby Abreu #44 (Angels)
Approx. Value: $0.40




Card #2 - Josh Hamilton #89 (Rangers)
DIE CUT INSERT
Approx. Value: $2.50





Card #3 - Manny Ramirez #X2-MR (Dodgers)
XXPONENTIAL INSERT
Approx. Value: $2.00





Card #4 -Eddie Murray #1839 (Orioles)
20TH ANNIVERSARY INSERT
Approx. Value: $1.00






Card #5 - Ryan Howard #69 (Phillies)
Approx. Value: $1.00





Card #6 - Jose Guillen #40 (Royals)
Approx. Value: $0.40





Cost of Pack: $1.59
Approx. Value: $7.30
"Profit": $5.71
Number of Inserts: 3
Number of Cards Into Collection: 6/6
Most Valuable: Josh Hamilton Die Cut #89 ($2.50)

Most Valuable Find So Far: Most Valuable Find So Far: 2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition DJ Baxendale #73 Autograph /375 ($8.00) [2/17/14]
Streak: 11 Days


Nice little series I wasn't too familiar with... pretty packed with inserts for opening one little pack - half of it! Nice Eddie Murray card for the collection.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition

Have a couple packs left of these and wanted to try out another one!




2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition
5 Cards





Card #1 - Orlando Castro #84 (Pittsburgh)
Approx. Value: $0.50





Card #2 - Andy Burns #60 (Toronto)
Approx. Value: $0.50





Card #3 - Cameron Perkins #63 (Philadelphia)
SERIAL NUMBERED AUTOGRAPH 351/525
Approx. Value: $8.00





Card #4 - Jeremy Rathjen #91 (Los Angeles)
Approx. Value: $0.50





Card #5 - Cody Dickson #34 (Pittsburgh)
Approx. Value: $0.50




Cost of Pack: $5.00
Approx. Value: $10.00
"Profit": $5.00
Number of Autographs: 1
Number of Serial Numbered: 1
Number of Cards Into Collection: 5/5
Most Valuable: Cameron Perkins Serial Numbered Autograph #63 - 351/525 ($8.00)

Most Valuable Find So Far: Most Valuable Find So Far: 2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition DJ Baxendale #73 Autograph /375 ($8.00) [2/17/14]
Streak: 10 Days
Note: Found one of equal value today but the first gets the title!



Another autograph! I have gotten the best hits from these packs of Elite Extra Edition... but it figures they are the most expensive. Not that I got anything super cool but I'm loving anything special to add to the collection for sure. I'm a sucker for any of that stuff I can't help it. Got a few autographs here so hope I'll hit some more and find some GU too!

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

2013 Topps Series 2

Let's go for some of last years product... 2013 Topps Series 2! Already have the full (base) set so let's hope I find something to add to it!




2013 Topps Series 2
12 Cards





Card #1 - Darin Mastroianni #528 (Twins)
Approx. Value :$0.40
[ALREADY HAVE]





Card #2 - Cody Ross #490 (Diamondbacks)
Approx. Value: $0.40
[ALREADY HAVE]





Card #3 - Fernando Martinez #598 (Astros)
Approx. Value: $0.40
[ALREADY HAVE]





Card #4 - Buster Posey #455 (Giants)
Approx. Value: $1.50
[ALREADY HAVE]





Card #5 - Million Dollar Chase Code Card #n/a
Approx. Value: n/a





Card #6 - Juan Pierre / Checklist 468-535 #376 (Marlins)
TARGET RED BORDER PARALLEL
Approx. Value: $0.75





Card #7 - Mariano Rivera #600 (Yankees)
Approx. Value: $1.25
[ALREADY HAVE]





Card #8 - Troy Tulowitzki #453 (Rockies)
Approx. Value: $1.00
[ALREADY HAVE]





Card #9 - Wade LeBlanc #524 (Marlins)
Approx. Value: $0.40
[ALREADY HAVE]





Card #10 - Carlos Pena #364 (Astros)
Approx. Value: $0.60
[ALREADY HAVE]





Card #11 - Chase Headley #653 (Padres)
Approx. Value: $0.40
[ALREADY HAVE]





Card #12 - Juan Nicasio #380 (Rockies)
Approx. Value: $0.40
[ALREADY HAVE]




Cost of Pack: $1.00
Approx. Value: $7.45
"Profit": $6.45
Number of Inserts: 2
Number of Cards Into Collection: 2/12
Most Valuable: Buster Posey #455 ($1.50)

Most Valuable Find So Far: Most Valuable Find So Far: 2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition DJ Baxendale #73 Autograph /375 ($8.00) [2/17/14]
Streak: 9 Days


Not much for me here.. doesn't hurt to add another red parallel or worthless expired code card to the collection - the more, the merrier. Knew I wasn't going to find much here since I have the base set complete but not a total loss.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition

Back with another pack of 2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition!



2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition
5 Cards

















Card #1 - Trey Hall #2 (Boston)
Approx. Value: $1.25





Card #2 - Brian Navarreto #44 (Minnesota)
Approx. Value: $0.50





Card #3 - Jordan Patterson #94 (Colorado)
STATUS INSERT - SERIAL NUMBER 82/100
Approx. Value: $2.50





Card #4 - Josh Hart #11 (Baltimore)
Approx. Value: $0.50






Card #5 - Carlos Asuaje #53 (Boston)
Approx. Value: $0.50




Cost of Pack: $5.00
Approx. Value: $5.75
"Profit": $0.50
Number of Inserts: 1
Number of Serial Numbered: 1
Number of Cards Into Collection: 5/5
Most Valuable In Pack: Jordan Patterson Status Insert 082/100 ($2.50)

Most Valuable Find So Far: Most Valuable Find So Far: 2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition DJ Baxendale #73 Autograph /375 ($8.00) [2/17/14]
Streak: 8 Days


Not the most valuable pack... just barely justified the price of it! Still stoked about another serial numbered card even though it's worth is far from high atleast it's numbered a little low, well at this point 100 is still low for me. Gotta be happy I got something here since hits have been few and far inbetween but that's the hobby, you never know when you're gonna get it!

Thinking about getting a box of the new 2014 Donruss when it comes out.. I think it's tomorrow. No way I can hold out on opening that a pack a day haha but if or when I do get it, I'll post some of the cool stuff I get from it, assuming I get anything. Won't have values or anything yet due to how new it is but just hoping I'll be able to grab a nice hobby box but we'll see..

Monday, February 24, 2014

2008 Upper Deck First Edition


2008 Upper Deck First Edition
10 Cards





Card #1 - Vladimir Guerrero #SQ-5 (Angels)
STARQUEST INSERT
Approx. Value: $1.50





Card #2 - Tadahito Iguchi #164 (Phillies)
Approx. Value: $0.30





Card #3 - Jeff Clement #261 (Mariners)
ROOKIE CARD
Approx. Value: $0.75





Card #4 - Joe Mauer #229 (Twins)
Approx. Value: $0.75





Card #5 - Ben Broussard #115 (Mariners)


 Approx. Value: $0.30





Card #6 - Corey Patterson #149 (Orioles)
Approx. Value: $0.30





Card #7 - Ian Kinsler #180 (Rangers)
Approx. Value: $0.50





Card #8 - Mark Loretta #14 (Astros)
Approx. Value: $0.30





Card #9 - Matt Wise #45 (Brewers)
Approx. Value: $0.30





Card #10 - Jerry Owens #240 (White Sox)
Approx. Value: $0.30



Cost of Pack: $1.00
Approx. Value: $5.30
"Profit": $4.30
Most Valuable: Vladimir Guerrero SQ Insert #SQ-5 ($1.50)
Number of Rookies: 1
Number of Inserts: 1
Number of Cards Into Collection: 10/10

Most Valuable Find So Far: Most Valuable Find So Far: 2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition DJ Baxendale #73 Autograph /375 ($8.00) [2/17/14]
Streak: 7 Days



Pretty basic pack.. not feeling too good today so not much of a write-up. Still enjoyed it but just kinda getting it over with. Hope for something a lil more exciting when I'm feeling better tomorrow.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

2013 Allen & Ginter

I have always loved the style of these cards, even though they are not completely baseball related they are very interesting.




2013 Allen & Ginter
6 Cards






Card #1 - Jason Dufner #349 (Golfer)
Approx. Value: $3.00




Card #2 - Moon #OLC-MN (n/a)
ONE LITTLE CORNER INSERT
Approx. Value: $1.50




Card #3 - Chris Davis #288 (Orioles)
MINI A & G BACK INSERT
Approx. Value: $1.50





Card #4 - Matt Holiday #125 (Cardinals)
Approx. Value: $1.00




Card #5 - Alex Cobb #153 (Rays)
Approx. Value: $0.40




Card #6 - Nelson Cruz #37 (Rangers)
Approx. Value: $0.60





Cost of Pack: $1.00
Approx. Value: $8.00
"Profit": $7.00
Number of Cards Into Collection: 6/6
Most Valuable: Jason Dufner #349 ($3.00)
Number of Inserts: 1

Most Valuable Find So Far: 2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition Mason Thompson Team USA Game Used Jersey #18 ($6.00) [2/14/14]
Streak: 1 Day


Nothing too great here but I have always been a fan of A & G cards - I love the design of them and I am a bit into TTM (autographs through the mail) and usually only use doubles I have to send out but may break that when it comes to A & G as I think they look wonderful with autographs. I am usually 100% baseball but sometimes series like this are cool to get out of the sport a little bit without really leaving.