Recent Finds

 

Since I'm trying to hunt down the last 50 cards for my 72 set build, I made a point to attend last weekend's card show.  Besides, it had been over a month since my last card show and I was getting the itch (it really doesn't take too much to get me to go to a card show anyway).  So here are a few additions to the collection.

When I walked in, I stopped at the very first table next to the door and picked some Puckett's for my PC.  These are a sample but there were others I didn't scan.

I bundled those Pucketts with these Jordans for around $45, a decision I quickly regretted. In my haste to buy, I broke my primary rule of card collecting: never purchase from the first table you visit.

Despite being a regular at this show, I knew this particular dealer was not known for offering competitive deals.  Later, on the other side of the venue, I found another dealer with a substantial supply of those 1990 Fleer Jordans marked at $10 each. He immediately mentioned that the price was incorrect and offered them for $4 each. Consequently, I purchased more of those 1990 Fleer Jordans, along with several other cards.

Cards like these. I found a nice Beam Team John Stockton and a 98 Kobe from UD's Black Diamond set.  I really like the Black Diamonds and some day might chase that set.

At the same table I also picked up this Churchman's soccer card from 1938 (or 39, not sure).  These cards are pretty cheap but since I never see these in the wild I thought I'd buy it.

Down the aisle I stopped at another table that had some nice vintage displayed.  I took a quick look through a stack of 56's and found a couple of set needs.

The same dealer had a stack of 72's and I found one high number!  Since I bundled these with the cards above and a couple others I didn't scan, I figure these set me back about $4 each.  The Seaver IA however has a nice dent on the left side that doesn't show up on the scan.  I made the mistake of not taking that card out of the top loader to assess it's condition.  Nevertheless it counts for my challenge but if there's any money leftover I'll try to upgrade it.

For my 24 Chrome FB set build I landed a couple of Vikings for a buck.  If these cards had logos this set would be even more awesome then it is.

I've also been hunting some set needs online.  This lot was perfect as it had two T'Wolves in Ant and rookie Beringer as well as Devin Booker from the Chrome set.  Unfortunately, that Ant has a ding in the upper right corner, so I'll be looking to replace that one.  Another thing I noticed about these inserts is that they are tough to find well centered.  Also there seems to be a pretty good demand for the Chrome version, especially that Cooper Flagg card (ugh).

Two more high number's arrived at my door.  Both are in pretty good shape and set me back a combined $12.27 (includes tax and shipping).

I found a reasonably priced 85 Puckett rookie, and the seller included a bonus.

A couple of Chrome cards.  Again that 2024 set is awesome and I intend to chase it down.

Everyone needs more Ohtani and I buy them when I can.

The seller also included a pair of Alvarez cards.

Another Elly rookie for my PC/set build (no bonus cards on this buy).

These were bonus cards.  I really like that Diamond King and might need to chase down more.

The two cards above were included with this PC need.  Hopefully Arraez finds success with the Giants.

That's all I have to show for now.  I have some tough choices to make as there are 4 card shows this weekend.  Until next time happy hunting!