Coolio Cards

Today I will be going over my first look of Topps Resurgence 2024.Sample size being a nominal blaster box but review worthy nontheless. The base cards are chrome with a very clean and sharp finish. The photos used for the design are execllent by creating the effect of motion on a still image. The qualit of this product feels high and the cards are consistent. Attached will be an image of 2 base cards and 1 with a holographic finish. Next we will discuss the inserts. Which play heavily on the themes of motion and lightning as well as energy. I want to specifically highilght "Conductors" & especially "Circuit Breakers" for their design and just being a cool card. From a collectors stand point the set is really hard to beat. In terms of value, the jury is still out, base on sample size. It being unlicensed at this time will also play a role. Have you purchased any resurgence? Let me know in the comments how you feel.

A 15 year long hiatus on card collecting this blog is officially back. I may have to switch to a more updated style but for now, I will to continue to post breaks and various pulls. I walked into my local hobby shop and purchased a hanger of Series 1 Topps Baseball, (2) Allen & Ginter retail blasters, and finally a box of 2021 Topps Chrome black. First off was the Allen & Ginter, a set I am particularly fond of, I think the last year I had was 2008 so definitely nostalgic for me. Nothing game changing but I was excited to see an unexpected relic, Morneau having been retired for a few years now was surprising but Ill take it over base. The Topps series 1 hanger had nothing spectacular so I'll leave that one out. As far as the Chrome Black I receieved Kyle Seager /75 as well as Deivi Garcia Rookie. The enclosed Auto was of Andrew Benitendi (in a royals uniform no less). Overall very underwhelming, hopefully doubling up on luck for next time.

Let me begin by saying welcome, for the first time, or maybe even an old reader. For the sake of simplicity, I want to discuss one story in particular, the play of Kyle Tucker (pictured) to begin this season. After losing Bellinger to free agency the Cubs lost nothing by trading for Tucker to their arsenal. Smashing 5 HR in under 20 games this year as well as barreling a league leading 8 Doubles, at a .324 clip, this subhuman performance is what'd you'd come to expect out of Tucker. A top 5 RF defensively, WS winner, Silver Slugger, and Golden Glove already in the trophy case, Tucker is somehow quitely etching his name into modern day baseball royalty year after year. The Cubs face dissapointment early with their ace going down for the season to injury. An extension to Tucker next year would make the Cubs an interesting team considering Tuckers pedigree, a couple prospects coming up, and what he can provide.

Well I guess you can I made a great choice of a game to watch. That was one of the best games I've ever watched, I'm glad they Tampa Bay Rays now finally have a no-hitter under their belt. It sucks to now that if he didnt walk that one guy in like the 3rd, we would be talking about a perfect game today. But the important thing is that Matt garza throws the no-no and gets the win.

I know I have alot of topps chrome cards. I thought that I just really liked the whole chromy aspect of it. But once I caught my self buying a black bordered kenji johjima chrome card, I knew I had a problem. I've also narrowed it down to 2006 the main year I collect chrome from. So if any any one has any chrome from 2006 bowman, finest, topps chrome, etc. just send me an email zachary_mabe@yahoo.com, and maybe we can work out a trade

Well by randomization on the winners of the contest are......(drum roll) Jason- who picked Ralph Kiner as his favorite player (Wins Ginter Box) Letsgobucs12- who picked Steve Pearce - (one of my favorite entries) (Autograph card(s)) and Matt- who picked Richie Zisk (autograph card) Just email me your address at zachary_mabe@yahoo.com And anyone else who mentioned this contest on their blog!

Well todays the day for the contest! just comment and tell me your favorite sports player, what team he played for, and why you like him/her. Simple as that. Contest ends on Wednesday! remember you will recieve a bonus for mention this contest & blog on your own website/blog

Don't get me wrong I love Bowman Chrome, but the 200$ price tag is truly ridiculos, considering every possible good strasburg has been pulled (1/1 red strasburg)and countless /250. I am Joe Collecter made a good point that Allen & Ginter & Bowman won't get back to normal pricing for another 6 months!! These crazy prices need to stop & I feel bad for any poor sap who bought bowman expecting a Strasburg and failing.

Well The contest is going to be a week from today July 5th. On the day of the contest I will be asking whats your favorite player of all time. All you need to do is tell me the sport his/her number and why simple as that. Oh and anyone willing to post this contest on their blog will get a bonus just let me know. I also want to thank Dan from grandcards.blogspot.com

Always when its this time of year I wonder why we are all so obsessed with Allen & Ginter. Most years we get essentially the same set as the last yet so many people purchases cases of Ginter. Don't get me wrong I love Ginter, but I can't help to wonder why if its usually the same stuff (or very similar) every year. My only explanation is the resale value of the hits, but on the other hand many hits are very cheap (the many many jersey cards). Another reason maybe the red ink autographs or the non-baseball players autographs (which also is criticized by many). I may never know the answer, but I do know I will definitely be buying a box in three days.

So Apparently our other Admin didn't come through and offer his support on this blog so we are parting ways. I assumed he was maintaining the blog, but fear not as I will be keeping up with the blog as of now. I'm coming back to collecting after about 10 months so I will be a little rusty, I'm trying to sell off most of my collection to make room for some new stuff. Im selling my longoria/soto (ebay) 1/25 dual auto (pictured above) and my matthew stafford chrome auto. Anybody can feel free to make an offer on anything thats not on ebay btw my ebay account is barginbaby2009 (I didnt make it).

Well in the next few weeks I will be working on a website for people interested in buying some cards. My collection is very vast and would like to minimize it as quickly as possible. So feel free to stop buy and check it out once its up and running

Heya, I'm back, hope you all missed me, sorry I was never able to send out the cards to the winning followers, BUT, I do keep my promises, if you still want your cards, respond to this post if you had a winning number. ALSO Please welcome our new admin Aaron, please don't be frightened if you see him making posts. Welcome him! Also we have a website coming soon!

Okay guys, here are the winning numbers. Only 10 numbers have been picked. 40 77 24 7 99 25 28 22 52 5

The contest will be up by Monday or earlier I'll check all the emails and just go from there

Please I know there are people out who dont know about this contest. If i don't have enough people I'll have to end it...which won't be fun for anybody Come on guys

Well the contest emails have come to a complete halt and have been very disapointing Im going to have to fix the contest if we dont get any mroe emails by monday or tuesday please keep inviting people. Ginter needs I've been a little lazy with beingon top of this but im trying as hard as I can. Here it goes 5, 12, 14, 16, 32, 34, 46, 47, 56, 56, 58, 61, 68, 71, 83, 101, 107, 112, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 126, 127 and some more but i dont feel liek entering them now. If you have any of these let me know! im willing to trade for any for any of these.

We are only half way there come on guys you and I want to make this as quick as possible

Ok well I got pounded with emails so adding all the blogs will take a few days even though I got mosted of them on. I'm going to go over the numbers in a couple days as well. Please remember to check your link to see if its correct!! Oh and if your link is not up here PLEASE ANNOY ME until it is up!! I have gotten some emails curious about what I collect. But before i say just to let you know I AM NOT ASKING for anything in return but if you feel generous do whatever you want. I collect Melky Cabrera, 2009 heritage chrome, 2009 topps chrome #'d, tampa bay rays, and ken griffey. I will go voer the numbers in a few days and I appreciate you guys participated in this THANK YOU TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!