A trade that nearly fell into the Collector's Crack

Sorry...it's the best title I could come up with!  A few weeks ago I initiated a trade w/ the Collector's Crack and I apologize that I'm just now getting around to posting the cards I received.

I sent him a gold numbered Brett Favre from 2010 Topps Unrivaled along w/ some random Brewers I had in my trade box in exchange for a few Braves and Panthers cards.

I love these mini cards and Mark came through and sent me several that I didn't have.  Now that I finally was able to track down the pages that fit these cards they'll look great filling up the sheet.

I also got this neat 3 card panel.  I'm not sure what year it is or where it came from (magazine insert perhaps?), but I love getting oddball type items like this.

While none of the Panthers rookies knocked off my socks with plays made on the field I still enjoy adding cards of them to my team collection.  The black bordered mini from Topps Magic of Jimmy Clausen looks great!  The Tony Pike Unrivaled RC is numbered 356/999.

And speaking of Tony Pike he also sent me this nice Epix autographed RC numbered 408/499.  With the QB struggles Carolina had this season I still don't understand why Pike didn't get more of an opportunity.

I love it when a good trade comes together!  If you want to pull off a trade just e-mail me and we'll work something out.

Secret Santa Delivers!

A few weeks ago I noticed that the blog (and fellow Braves fan) A Rookie (baseball) Card Collector was hosting a Secret Santa program.  I've participated in similar programs in past years on the HISS Tank G.I. Joe forums and it was a lot of fun - so I threw my hat in.  Well today I got a little present from my Secret Santa and I couldn't be happier!

To put it mildly I had a traumatic day w/ a family emergency (that turned out well) so not only was I relieved when I got home I was happy to see the large bubble mailer in the mail box.  I did receive a few questions from my Secret Santa regarding what I collect and which teams I follow.  I listed the Braves (of course!) along w/ the Carolina Panthers and a few particular players.  I had no idea what I would get and it really didn't matter.  I may not get any cards for Christmas from my family so it was nice that someone went out of their way to find something I like.  And let me go on record and say my Santa did a FANTASTIC job!  What did I get you may be wondering?

My nephew will be the recipient of this card.  Until he is older to enjoy it I'm sure my brother-in-law will like it.  His parents gave him the middle name of Fenway after all!

I love these National Chicle relic cards.  I picked up the Dale Murphy bat relic earlier this year, but never got around to Chipper.

I was really tempted to pick up one of these boxes @ Target that had this Chrome Refractor RC and another behind it.  Glad I waited now!

The card in that value box of 2010 Topps football that I really wanted.  Now it seems if the Panthers continue their abysmal season without another win Andrew Luck will be the next Panthers QB.  Sorry Clausen - I think you deserve another shot.

Another rookie Panthers QB.  I've picked up several (cheap) Pike autograph RCs, but not many base RCs so this is perfect.  Shiny too!

Yet another Panthers rookie QB - however they are trying to convert him to a WR or a return man.  So far it ain't lookin' pretty, but the guy does have talent.  It's just hard for anyone to stand out on a destined 1-15 team!

...and the crown jewel so the speak of the package!  This dual relic comes from 2010 Panini Absolute (which I haven't bought any of this year) and is numbered 32/50!

I can't think my Secret Santa enough.  He was very gracious w/ his gifts and made excellent choices.  He did reveal himself to me and gave me his e-mail so you can bet he'll be getting an e-mail from me thanking him up and down!

The J-Hey Kid Signs w/ Cardboard Collections

...well, not really - but I did (finally) land a very sweet 2010 Topps Chrome autographed RC!

Also in the autograph department I also picked up this 2010 Topps Prime RC auto of Panthers QB Tony Pike.  Not sure why I continue to post Panther cards since they are on their way to their 2nd 1-15 season!

(025/149)

Platinum Panthers and a 1/1?

Well if there is one thing about your team going 0-3 the first few weeks of the NFL season is that it translates into some good deals for football cards.  I think I've paid a combined $8.00 (not including shipping) for these 3 cards:

I don't know what any of these rookies will do for the Panthers this season, but these Platinum inserts are simply beautiful...even if they are sticker autographs.

 

I was late posting this card of Carson Palmer.  It came in the mail last Monday, the day after the Bengals beat the Panthers for their 3rd loss of the season.  It's hard to see in the scan, but the card is serially numbered 001/240.  Not a bad pick up for a buck.