A few weeks back, Paul of Scribbled Ink was kind enough to shoot me a 4-card PWE.
The highlights for me were two Tino Martinez cards that were new to my collection. Cards like this show me while I'll always have Tino cards to collect. There were just so many of them made from 1996-1999. It's easy for ones to slip past without even knowing.
I would have definitely thought I had this Score Dugout Collection, and I'm right, I do. However, this is an Artist's Proof, which I definitely didn't have.
The next is from Donruss Collections, which is like a glossy, embossed version of regular Donruss/Pinnacle cards. But I needed this one too!
There were also two Aroldis Chapman cards, including this Panini that is numbered to 99. The refractor-like shine and pattern make it look great!
Thanks for thinking of me, Paul!
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.
Glad you needed them! I'll always keep an eye out for Tinos for you. One of my favorites growing up and a big reason I tried batting lefty and became a switch hitter.
ReplyDeleteLike you I find trying to complete cards for my guys to be almost impossible. Especially as new cards or sets seem, still, to be being discovered from the 80s, 90s, etc. Ugh. Nice cards, though. Hi.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen any cards from the two sets that those Tino's came from, both are quite attractive!
ReplyDeleteThat almost looks like Donruss went Dufex...
ReplyDeleteI like how the Chapman card scanned. Looks like a disco party almost! Bye.
ReplyDeleteI really dig the 2018 Chronicles. All of the sets (the fronts anyhow) look great especially for no logs.
ReplyDeleteNice Tinos! It always felt good when you pulled one of those Score Artist Proof parallels out of a pack.
ReplyDeleteSweet cards. That Donruss definitely looks to be using some Dufex technology
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