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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Buying some packs in LA

I'm in Los Angeles for work right now. It's a quick trip - flew in yesterday morning, had meetings yesterday and a couple today, out tomorrow morning. I'm staying downtown, which I don't love (prefer Santa Monica), but it's where all of my meetings are, so it's convenient.

I have a pair of friends who had a baby three months ago and live nearby, so I arranged to drop by their house last night. My wife informed me that I couldn't show up empty handed, so I walked to the Target up the street to pick them up a gift card to use on diapers and whatnot.

Of course, since I was there, I had to check for cards. They had some, and while it was a small display, it was something. I snagged a jumbo back of Opening Day (24 cards for $2.99), and a jumbo pack of Donruss ($4.99). I was in a rush so I didn't look too hard, but I don't think there was any '17 Gypsy Queen.

I didn't pull anything special, but I did end up with 54 cards I didn't have.

In Opening Day, I was lucky enough to snag two of the more desirable Yankees. These two were placed back-to-back in the middle of the pack:
And here are my three guaranteed inserts. That Rangers card is pretty boring (no offense, Ranger fans).
The Donruss pack was fun. I like the design, overall. I do wish they had used the different colored backgrounds like they did in their football product, but still, the white looks nice with the team colors. Overall, a much better effort than the last few years base designs.
I didn't pull any fancy variations, but I got a few inserts, including a Jorge Mateo, which much be the first time I've pulled a card of his.
I also got a handful of these '83 variations. Not bad.
Overall, fun to snag a few packs on the road, and tempting to go back later today if I've got some time.

3 comments:

  1. Now I'm convinced you don't know anything. First, Pudge as a Yankee in the HOF, now you say the Rangers Opening Day card is boring?! It's the best photo in the set! Who uses a fish eye lense for a baseball card? It's awesome! Maybe we can't be friends, because you've lost your damn mind... ;-)

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    1. Pudge is a Yankee, and a damn fine one.

      Haha, the card is just so drab (to me). I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I guess I'll have to send it to some Ranger to sign for you.

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  2. Enjoy the weather in California! Oh, and nice pull on the moose! He's one of my favorite mascots.

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