I don't buy football or basketball cards often but occasionally I get tired of whatever baseball offerings are at my local retailers and I try and branch out to other sports (even hockey when I'm really desperate). I read on the Blowout Cards forums that Topps Sterling retail had been providing some pretty nice hits (especially for retail) so I thought I would try my luck with a few packs. I didn't get much of note out of the first few but the last pack yielded the beauty you see on the left: a Juaquin Iglesias 3-color patch autograph RC #322/350. I realize he's not a star (he didn't even play a game last season) but gosh that's a pretty card. It's probably the nicest looking patch I've ever pulled from a pack (not difficult considering that I've only pulled two) and I think I'll hang onto it and see if Iglesias breaks out next season; he was a very good receiver at Oklahoma. Sometimes trying new things pays off...it sure did this time.If there are any Chicago fans interested in this card you can e-mail me to work out a deal. I'd like it to find a good home rather than selling it on fleabay.
You should check with Jeremy of No One is Going to Read This Blog...he's a big Oklahoma fan.
ReplyDeleteI am a Bears fan, and I am interested. Alas, I doubt I've much left to offer after I the stuff I'm sending for the WBC cards.
ReplyDeleteBased on this article, I picked up 2 blasters of Platinum over the weekend and ended up pulling a Stephen McGee Red refractor auto, #'d /10. I'll probably make back the money I paid for the two blasters from that card, and I got an Austin Collie refractor and some nice RC's to boot. Thanks buddy
ReplyDeleteNice hit Teddy! As far as retail products go this is really loaded. Glad to hear you pulled something nice.
ReplyDeleteAhhh!!! How did I miss this! I'm always too late. Really nice card though. I wish I could pull stuff like this from retail or hobby.
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