March 2012 Affordable Group Break - 1997 Topps Screenplays (part 2)

Have I said that I really really like these cards?  I don't know what they sold for in 1997, but this box was a lot of fun.  I know not every team was represented, but again I'll try to toss in some extra cards for said teams.  I tried to scan the back of the tins and one card.  Neither came out that great, but I wanted to show off something.  At least you'll still have a little surprise once your package arrives.

Speaking of mailing the packages, I found out this weekend that I was summoned for jury duty.  I just served last March so I hope to get out of it...but either way this will delay me getting the cards out by a day or so.

Pack 11:
 
Jeff Bagwell (Astros)

Pack 12:

Cal Ripken Jr. (Orioles)

This may be the Premium insert.  I peeled the cover off and it shows Ripken hitting.  Pack #5 showed Ripken fielding.  Either way Ripken ended up being the insert so congrats!

Pack 13:

Ken Griffey Jr. (Mariners)

Pack 14:
Kenny Lofton (Braves)

Pack 15:
Tony Gwynn (Padres)

Pack 16:
Randy Johnson (Mariners)

Pack 17:
Mark McGwire (A's)

Pack 18:
Barry Bonds (Giants)

Pack 19:
Albert Belle (White Sox)

Pack 20:
Nomar Garciaparra (Red Sox)

Pack 21:
Paul Molitor (Twins)

And with that this wraps up another Affordable Group Break here @ Cardboard Collections.  Thanks again to everyone that participated.  I know it wasn't my best offering as a host, but I always try.  I've give you a little insight into next month's (or I guess it's this month) break.  The number of cards will be few, but the hits should be plenty!

March 2012 Affordable Group Break - 1997 Topps Screenplays

I made mention in the video that I wasn't going to remove the white protective film on the cards, but then I remembered that one of the 21 cards will be an insert - the Premium Series.  Now I don't know what those look like, but I know it's one of the following players:

Larry Walker, Cal Ripken Jr., Chipper Jones, Frank Thomas, Mike Piazza or Ken Griffey Jr.

That said I'm removing the film from these players just to make sure I can inform the proper team holder of their "winnings".

I'm also not going to scan any of these cards as they just don't scan well.  Frankly they look awesome in person, but crappy looking when scanned.  I know that some participants will be shut our here, but if you've ever participated in any of my previous breaks then you should know that I always try to toss in extra cards for those teams that don't get as many cards.  Now if your randomly assigned 2nd team doesn't get many cards then I'll do my best to toss in some extra cards for the team(s) you chose.  Make sense?

Now here is a run down of the order of Screenplay tins opened up.

Pack 4:
Jim Thome (Indians)

Pack 5:
Cal Ripken Jr. (Orioles)

Pack 6:
Hideo Nomo (Dodgers)

Pack 7:
Andres Galarraga (Rockies)

Pack 8:
Sammy Sosa (Cubs)

Pack 9:
Andruw Jones (Braves)

Pack 10:
Juan Gonzalez (Rangers)