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Old 10-19-2011, 08:09 PM   #1
 
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Default Gather 'Round It's Story Time: My First Big Pull

I have been collecting sports cards since about 2004, but have never really had one of those over-the-top pulls, until about a month or so ago. I was at an antique mall and I spotted a sandwich bag full of packs for $6.00. I could only see one pack and it was football, but my interest was piqued as to what else might be in there. The clerk opens the case and I see there are 12 packs, with 6 of them being 2002 Bowman Chrome Baseball. This sent me into instant buy mode. Bowman Chrome and Baseball go hand-in-hand when it comes to current and future value, plus fifty-cents a pack is awesome and hard to come by. It wasn't until I was at the counter to checkout that I realized the packs were all open at the top. I questioned my possible purchase, but took the risk. Am I glad I did?. I pulled a game-used, which was thought to be impossible, given the situation. I also managed to pull this beauty. My best pull to date. Sorry for the long read, but the details make it worthwhile.


2002 Bowman Chrome X-fractors Jose Bautista RC #ed /250-$120.00 BV
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Old 10-19-2011, 08:27 PM   #2
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man congrats on the great luck!

Sweet Pull
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Congrats!!! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks. Hopefully, with the money that I make, I can buy a FALCON!

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man congrats on the great luck!

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Yeah since Batista has been hot since last season with the Blue Jays, now is the perfect time to resell it and get something nice with the profit.
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Jackpot!!!! nice buy...
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It will be my centerpiece for many card shows to come. I hope the seller puts out some more packs soon. A full 2002 Bowman Chrome Hobby Box wouldn't hurt either.

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Thanks. I will try one more spin if some more packs show up.

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That's a heck of a pull out of opened packs.
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damn thats hot!
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Nice story and great luck! Those rare moments of greatness are what keep us all going!
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