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Proud to be a Copycat!
Think back to when you were a little kid. What were some things you hated being called? On my block, there were two things: "tattletale" and "copycat".
Thirty-plus years later, I still wouldn't want to be labeled a "tattletale" or as my students would say... a "snitch".
However... as an adult... I'm perfectly comfortable with being labeled a "copycat". I'm always copying others. Half of the food I eat is based on recommendations from family, friends, co-workers, and students. Clothing too. If I see a student wearing a cool hoodie... I have no problem asking them where they bought it.
And that goes for trading cards too. Back in March, Nachos Grande busted a box of 2004 Topps Clubhouse in one of his group breaks.
Now I typically avoid getting into group breaks, but I enjoy reading posts about them. And in this particular one, they pulled a ton of awesome relics. In fact, 2004 Topps Clubhouse is a relic only product and the checklist is loaded with stars and hall of famers.
One of the players they pulled was Tony Gwynn:
After seeing that card, I immediately went over to COMC to see if there were any available at a reasonable price. Normally I don't spend over $3 for a relic card, but I made an exception this time. I offered the owner $4.20 and he accepted.
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Thirty-plus years later, I still wouldn't want to be labeled a "tattletale" or as my students would say... a "snitch".
However... as an adult... I'm perfectly comfortable with being labeled a "copycat". I'm always copying others. Half of the food I eat is based on recommendations from family, friends, co-workers, and students. Clothing too. If I see a student wearing a cool hoodie... I have no problem asking them where they bought it.
And that goes for trading cards too. Back in March, Nachos Grande busted a box of 2004 Topps Clubhouse in one of his group breaks.
Now I typically avoid getting into group breaks, but I enjoy reading posts about them. And in this particular one, they pulled a ton of awesome relics. In fact, 2004 Topps Clubhouse is a relic only product and the checklist is loaded with stars and hall of famers.
One of the players they pulled was Tony Gwynn:
After seeing that card, I immediately went over to COMC to see if there were any available at a reasonable price. Normally I don't spend over $3 for a relic card, but I made an exception this time. I offered the owner $4.20 and he accepted.
I also added these three HOFer jersey cards to my collection for $9.58. Every now and then, I'll look these up on COMC to see if I can add a few more of these shiny relics... but so far, I've come up empty-handed.
In the meantime, I'll continue scouring your blogs for cards I'd like to add to my collection. And if by chance I copy you, try not to be too offended. Just remember that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Happy Tuesday and sayonara!
In the meantime, I'll continue scouring your blogs for cards I'd like to add to my collection. And if by chance I copy you, try not to be too offended. Just remember that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Happy Tuesday and sayonara!
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