My birthday was back in April, but with everything going on, my husband said my present will be delayed. I expected this and quite frankly, I didn't care what it was or that I was getting one at all with my mind on the ever-changing environment at the hospital. Plus, we were able to get some Jack Stack BBQ curbside, so I thought that was a great present in itself. Then, yesterday happened. He said my gift had arrived, and it was this...
Whoa! TOTALLY wasn't expecting it at all; quite shocked really. The next decision was do I open it or sell it? With the crazy prices on cards these days, especially with this release of Bowman, I wasn't sure what to do. I could have just held on to it and take some time to make a decision, however, I don't do well with cards that just sit unopened...that's why I never have any unopened packs or boxes!
So...I decided to open it. My rationale was he had bought me a Bowman Draft hobby box back in 2011, and in that box I got the Christan Yelich chrome auto that I sold for $400 on eBay. Hopefully, I can turn another profit, if I want to.
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First card |
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Pack 1 |
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Pack 2...there he is...Mr. Dominguez |
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Pack 3 |
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Pack 4 |
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Pack 5...my first Adley and Aquino cards |
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Pack 6....the Chrome Mr. Dominguez! |
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Pack 7 |
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Pack 8 |
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Pack 9 |
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Pack 10...my first Franco card |
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Pack 11 |
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Pack 12 |
Now, onto the other goodies, like Cubbies and Royals, inserts and the 3 autographs!
Inserts
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I really like these inserts! |
Cubbies
Royals
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Whoop! There it is! Bobby Witt, Jr! |
Catchers
The only PC player that isn't a Cub or Royal
Ole Miss baseball Alumni
Paralells
Finally, the 3 autographs...