NPN isn't Dead!!!!!!

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I have photo evidence that NPN isn't dead!!! 

These were 6 months in the making!!!!

Keep Collecting-Keep the hobby alive!!!!

2014 National Sports Collectors Convention--The Ticket Man!!

The National Sports Collectors convention allows us as collectors the opportunity to explore an endless array of cardboard and sports memorabilia.  Along with that comes the chance to make memories with acquaintances, and friends.  In other instances, we are lucky enough to meet fellow collectors who share the same passion, and in the meantime learn of a collecting realm we had never imagined.  This is where we bring in a man named Dan.  Dan is a collector just like you and I, but if you dig a little further you find out that he is as unique as they come.  He doesn't collect cards, he collects tickets stubs, and by collect I mean putting a lifetime into a collection that may just be one of the most unique ticket collections on the planet.  I could go on and on, but you owe it to yourself to check out his site and story here: 

 www.baseballticketman.com

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2014 Topps Allen & Ginter Case Recap

Video recap for the case I broke of 2014 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball.

Case Breakdown By the numbers:

2: Rip Cards (Shields /75, Jackson /5)

5: Complete Base Sets

2: Super Short Print Minis (American Opossum, Athletic Endeavors)

1: Silk Cloth /10 (Reyes)

5 (each): Abreu & Tanaka RC

2: Mini Hand Numbered /25 (Rosario, Juan Gonzalez)

1: Red Ink Autos (Goldschmidt) These may be falling one per case?

0: Boxloader SP (Auto-Relic-Etc.)

1: Bowler Relic????? (It sold for .99 on Ebay---Topps threw a gutterball on this one-see what I did 

there!

3: Mini No Number SP /50 (not serial numbered) Sandoval, Pfister, Brady.

Less Than 20: Base card duplicates left over after completing five complete sets---best collation I've seen in years for Ginter!!!!

600: Count box needed to house one complete set 1-350 comfortably (400 count boxes will not support 350 cards with this stock). 

Thanks for checking out the blog as always!!! 

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2014 Topps Allen & Ginter Set Checklist Released (Link provided)

I've been digging for a while now in anticipation of the release this week, and lo and behold, it popped up today on Cardboard Connection's Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/thecardboardconnection).

There were bits and pieces leaked via Twitter, and Facebook, along with Beckett.com over the past several months, but it looks as if we finally have a complete list to dive into!!!

Be sure to throw down a "Like" on Facebook for them, and check out their Ginter Preview where you will also find set information: http://www.cardboardconnection.com/

The most anticipated release each year for myself, so If you're like me, you're chomping at the bit to get your hands on one of the most eclectic sets out there in the hobby!!!  Be sure to check back here often in the coming weeks as I will be posting videos and recaps of my personal case break.

Ginter Recap Up Soon: https://www.youtube.com/user/jspartan98

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2014 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball NPN

Retail

NPN 2014 Topps Gypsy Queen BB

P.O. Box 763

Pittston, PA 18640

(By 7/9/2014)

1 PER HOUSEHOLD

2014 Bowman Baseball NPN Information

Hobby Regular

NPN 2014 Bowman BB

P.O. Box 2230

Duryea, PA 18642

(By 7/30/2014)

1 PER HOUSEHOLD

Retail Hanger

NPN 2014 Bowman BB

P.O. Box 766

Pittston, PA 18640

(By 7/30/2014)

1 PER HOUSEHOLD

Hobby Jumbo

NPN 2014 Bowman BB

P.O. Box 764

Pittston, PA 18640

(By 7/30/2014)

1 PER HOUSEHOLD

2014 Topps Series 2 (Blue Jays) Case Recap

     Here is a look at a recent 12 box case break recap in which I picked up the Toronto Blue Jays for $12.  This type of group break is not for everyone, but for the price, you cant beat the volume of cards you get for your money.  In this day and age of on-demand box breaks, and hit-centered products, a base heavy break is a refreshing change of pace-although I realize its not the preference of many collectors.  You wont find many breakers out there who offer up these breaks due to a variety of factors including: volume, time, sorting, and shipping; but if you're looking for all-around bang for your buck, its the way to go. 
     In this particular break, I expect to at least double my investment, and that's without any cards you would consider a hit.  I ended up with 11 (12 card) Blue Jays base team sets, an Adam Lind Black Parallel sequentially numbered to 63,  a gold parallel sequentially numbered to 2014, and a handful of Red Hot Parallels.  Please feel free to check out the gallery below for a recap, and be sure to check out RKCollectible's Facebook page for break updates, etc. 

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ADAM LIND /63 + RED HOT + BASE

 

 

 

 

 

BRETT CECIL RED HOT PARALLEL + BASE

JOSE REYES RED HOT PARALLEL + POWER PLAYER PARALLEL + BASE