2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition

We're here back with another pack of 2013 Elite Extra Edition! Had pretty good luck last time, hope to keep it rolling!

2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition
5 Cards

Card #1 - Chad Rogers #72 (Cincinnati)
Approx. Value: $0.50

Card #2 - Cody Reed #15 (Kansas City)
Approx. Value: $0.75

Card #3 - DJ Baxendale #73 (Minnesota)
AUTOGRAPH SERIALED 258/375
Approx. Value: $8.00

Card #4 - Kean Wong #38 (Tampa Bay)
Approx. Value: $0.50

Card #5 - Akeel Morris #81 (New York)
Approx. Value: $0.50




Cost of Pack: $5.00
Approx. Value: $10.25
"Profit": $6.25
Number of Cards Into Collection: 5/5
Most Valuable Card: DJ Baxendale Auto /375 ($8.00)
Number of Autographs: 1

Most Valuable Find So Far: 2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition DJ Baxendale #73 Autograph /375 ($8.00) [2/17/14]
Streak: 0 Days [NEW]



These Elite Extra Edition packs are treating me pretty well so far... first pack had a GU Jersey and a serial numbered cards and here we found a serial numbered autograph - not top dollar stuff but it's the only hits I've gotten so far! Still have 3 packs left but don't want to do the same pack day after day so let's see if I can get a hit somewhere else in the next few days.

2013 Cooperstown

Have something a little different today...

2013 Cooperstown (Retail)
6 Card

Card #1 - Tony Lazzeri #21 (New York)
Approx. Value: $0.40

Card #2 - Warren Spahn #63 (Milwaukee)
Approx. Value: $0.60

Card #3 - Orlando Cepeda  #3 (Puerto Rico)
INTERNATIONAL PLAY INSERT
Approx. Value: $2.50

Card #4 - Dan Brouthers #13 (Detroit)
Approx. Value: $0.40

Card #5 - Roy Campanella #55 (Baltimore)
Approx. Value: $1.00

Card #6 - Gary Wright #161 (Boston)
COLGAN'S DISK INSERT
Approx. Value: $1.25





Cost of Pack: $1.00
Approx. Value: $5.15
"Profit": $4.15
Numbers of Cards Into Collection: 6/6
Number of Inserts: 2
Most Valuable: Orlando Cepeda #3 International Play ($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: 6 Days


Not great but I enjoyed it, felt like I was opening something a bit classic and/or retro... but then again, I guess I was. I never was familiar with this set so it was cool to finally get a peek in. Though I must admit, I actually don't really know most of thse guys - in this particular pack I think the only guys I really knew was Campanella and Spahn but it's cool to see and/or read about these guys that I for some reason haven't heard of... makes me feel like I should've!

1990 Topps Big Series Two

Here's a trip to the past.. picked up a couple packs for super cheap and thought it'd be cool to open up some of these.

1990 Topps Big Series Two
8 Cards

Card #1 - Rock Raines #154 (Expos)
Approx. Value: $0.30

Card #2 - Lance Blankenship #173 (A's)
Approx. Value: $0.20

Card #3 - Robby Thompson #169 (Giants)
Approx. Value: $0.20

Card #4 - Bert Blyleven #114 (Angels)
Approx. Value: $0.30

Card #5 - Carlos Martinez #116 (White Sox)
Approx. Value: $0.20

Card #6 - Jody Reed #167 (Red Sox)
Approx. Value: $0.20

Card #7 - Bob Geren #209 (Yankees)
Approx. Value: $0.20

Card #8 - BJ Surhoff #198 (Brewers)
Approx. Value: $0.30




Cost of Pack: $0.05
Approx. Value: $1.90
"Profit": $1.85
Numbers of Cards Into Collection: 8/8
Most Valuable:  Rock Rained #154 / BJ Surhoff #198 ($0.30)

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: 5 Days



Nice little retro pack to open.. I never really had, nor currently have, many of the Topps Big cards so I find them a little interesting to open. Found a little box of baseball cards for $5 at a garage sale and looks like it has a few packs of these and a bunch of loose ones mixed in with other various late 80's/early 90's cards. Although they are interesting, I have never been a fan of these oversized cards - they seem so much easier to damage since most things designed for your average card do not accommodate these well.  But the price was right and I'm also game for anything I don't have, whatever that may be. I'm a hopeless completionist.

2013 Triple Play

Back here with a pack of 2013 Triple Play, by Panini... I know not to expect much here but got a bunch of these and figure something different wouldn't be too bad!

2013 Triple Play
7 Cards

Card #1 - Bryce Harper #28
STICKER
Approx. Value: $2.50

Card #2 - Rated Rookie Logos #2
TATTOO
Approx. Value: $0.50

Card #3 - Jayson Werth #90 (Washington)
Approx. Value: $0.30

Card #4 - Jose Bautista #85 (Toronto)
Approx. Value: $0.30

Card #5 - Gio Gonzalez #88 (Washington)
Approx. Value: $0.30

Card #6 - Adrian Beltre #83 (Texas)
Approx. Value: $0.20

Card #7 - Justin Verlander #30 (Detroit)
Approx. Value: $0.60




Cost of Pack: $1.00
Approx. Value: $4.70
"Profit": $3.70
Number of Cards Into Collection: 7/7
Number of Inserts: 2
Most Valuable:  Bryce Harper Red Sticker #28 ($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: 4 Days


Interesting series... didn't expect anything so I'm not disappointed as I don't believe that this set has anything special in it as far as real inserts/autos/gu/anything like that - real low-end set. However it's different and I like the artsy style, nice for a change. Some of the stickers and such are worth a little bit, I may have some of these cards I think I have nearly the complete set in a binder but I guess I never entered them in my Beckett organizer, nice little budget set to put together... why not? Dollar Tree (the leading dollar store around here) always seems to have a bunch on hand.

Special shout out to my first 2 supporters!

Just wanted to give a special shout out to my first 2 supporters where 90% of my (small amount of) traffic comes from.

First off

http://www.freedomcardboard.com

A great forum full of knowledgeable and friendly people - highly recommended if you're looking for a forum to discuss baseball and/or the hobby of cards, where most of my traffic has been coming from. These guys really help inspire my hobby! I really appreciate the support and only hope those who have visited will often come back and that those who haven't will take a few minutes here and there to check it out and leave a comment!

And the second being a bit of a surprise,

http://bdj610scblogroll.blogspot.com/

A big thank you to James over at the Sports Card Blogroll! Noticed incoming traffic from another site and saw that a link had been added to my lil ol' blog. I appreciate that and the least I could do is return the favor! If you're ever wondering what other card blogs are out there - definitely head on over to his blog and check out all the ones he has listed and nicely categorized at that.



I'm far from a big or popular blog over here but I will continue to support anyone who supports me! I doubt I wouldn't notice incoming traffic from different places but if for some odd reason I do and you have given me a shout out or linked to me and haven't heard anything or seen me return the favor - you can always leave a comment or e-mail me at untouchable.techniq@gmail.com

2012 Topps Opening Day

Back with another pack of these Opening Day cards.. trying to pick packs at random and seem to have quite a few of these, let's give it a shot!

2012 Topps Opening Day
7 Cards

Card #1 - Martin Prado #186 (Braves)
Approx. Value: $0.30

Card #2 - Joey Votto #156 (Reds)
Approx. Value: $0.75
[ALREADY HAVE]

Card #3 - Tommy Hanson #142 (Breaves)
Approx. Value: $0.50

Card #4 - Raymond #M-6 (Rays)
MASCOT INSERT
Approx. Value: $1.50

Card #5 - Sergio Santos #133 (Blue Jays)
BLUE PARALLEL / SERIAL NUMBERED: 1242/2012
Approx. Value: $2.00

Card #6 - Josh Reddick #135 (A's)
Approx. Value: $0.30
[ALREADY HAVE]

Card #7 - Ian Desmond #146 (Nationals)
Approx. Value: $0.30
[ALREADY HAVE]



Cost of Pack: $1.00
Approx. Value: $5.65
"Profit": $4.65
Number of Cards Into Collection: 4/7
Number of Inserts: 1
Number of Serialed: 1
Most Valuable: Sergio Santos Blue #133 - 1242/2012 ($2.00)

Most Valuable Find So Far: 2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition DJ Baxendale #73 Autograph /375 ($8.00) [2/17/14]
Streak: 3 Days


Not quite as disappointing as the other packs... I like the mascot insert, for some odd reason I enjoy them and find them interesting haha and I also happen to be a sucker for serial numbered cards, even if the number is relatively high I still find comfort in knowing there are only X available. Makes me feel like I have something that could disappear someday, whether valuable or not I like that idea. Until then I can only see what my hand grabs out of the pack bag tomorrow!

2012 Topps Gypsy Queen

Let's get to another one!

2012 Topps Gypsy Queen
6 Cards

Card #1 - Kevin Youkilis #22 (Red Sox)
SP VARIATION
Approx. Value: $2.00

Card #2 - John Johnson #186 (Marlins)
MINI INSERT
Approx. Value:  $1.50

Card #3 - Asdrubal Cabrera #15 (Indians)
Approx. Value: $0.60

Card #4 - Jose Valverde #178 (Tigers)
Approx. Value: $0.40

Card #5 - Doug Fister #25 (Tigers)
Approx. Value: $0.40

Card #6 - Neftali Feliz (Rangers)
Approx. Value: $0.40



Cost of Pack: $1.00
Approx. Value: $5.30
"Profit": $4.30
Number of Cards Into Collection: 6/6
Most Valuable: Kevin Youkilis #22B SP ($2.00)
Number of Inserts/Variations: 2


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



Back to not much again I see... although I do like getting one of the SP variations, don't come across those too often - or atleast don't notice haha see what we can do tomorrow, thinking about going retro soon and seeing what kind of oldies I can dig up!