It's no secret that Roger Clemens cards are no longer desired in the hobby. I have plenty of Yankee Clemens cards, and never say no to them if someone wants to include them in a trade package. They have a place in my Yankees collection.
There was recently a lot of Clemens cards on Listia with a very foggy photo. I did make out a RC, and I put in a low bid and won. I had always wanted to own his 1985 Topps RC. It was just one of those cards I saw in Beckett all the time growing up. It was an unexpensive, unattainable card. Obviously, times are different, and I'm an adult now. When I see this card, I don't see a cheater or a roidhead. I just see a card that always caught my eye as a youngster. Feels good being able to own it.
There were a few other interesting items in the lot as well:
I collected baseball cards from the late '80s through 2002. Then I went to college and when I came out, I was lost. There were too many brands, sets, choices, relics, autos, parallels, variations. It was a turn off. However, I slowly made my way back. So here is my attempt to venture back into the hobby. I'll buy a few packs of cards here and there, comment on some cards I have, send out some TTMs, and follow the progress of my Topps Yankees Project.
If you want to part with the Hologram or the long skinny card I'd be willing to trade for them.
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