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Another Hidden Gem
Back in December, I was lucky enough to discover an autograph of the greatest hockey player of all-time sitting in a shoebox at the flea market.
1991 Stadium Club #388
Last week, the lucky streak continued. As I was digging through a box of miscellaneous low end rookie cards in search of a 1991 Stadium Club Jeff Bagwellrookie card for his Sports Card Trifecta, I stumbled across this:
2008-09 Topps Chrome #184 Refractor
I haven't really kept up with basketball for several years now. But living in the Bay Area, a big chunk of sports radio is currently focused on the Golden State Warriors and the guy who's averaging a triple-double this season.
So when I came across this card, I figured it was probably worth something. What I didn't realize is that this card is currently fetching more than $250 on eBay. It's not signed. It's not embedded with practice worn shorts. It's just a refractor parallel to his Topps Chromerookie card, which is obviously in very high demand.
Seriously insane, right? I'm probably going to ship this card off to PSA and eventually sell it. Who knows... maybe the lucky streak will continue and it'll return a 10.
I also found a handful of his other rookie cards... as well as a few James Hardenrookies... sitting in penny sleeves. Sometimes I regret dumping so much money into basketball back when I re-entered the hobby. But every now and then, I dig up a hidden treasure. I'm wondering if I have anymore Westbrooks or Hardens sitting at my parent's house.
As you can see... I eventually found the Bagwell in the same box. Things have a funny way of balancing themselves out in our hobby. The Westbrook was a nice find, but when you factor in how much I probably spent trying to pull this Bagwell from a pack, I'm probably still in the red.
2014 Topps Tier One Acclaimed Autographs #AA-JB
Out of the two Bagwell autograph sitting in my collection, this is my favorite. I've always enjoyed this particular set design and the on-card signatures. Plus in addition to being in my Bagwell Sports Card Trifecta, it's also featured in my Prime Numbers PC. The downside? I paid top dollar ($28.58 + $3.50shipping) back in 2014. At the time he didn't have a lot of autographs floating around the hobby.
2003 Playoff Absolute Tools of the Trade #TT-17
I have a handful of memorabilia cards featuring Bagwell, but none of them are rare or truly breathtaking. I decided to use this card for my trifecta, because of the simple design. However... maybe one day I'll go out and upgrade this card.
Well there ya have it. Another hidden gem... another Sports Card Trifecta... and another question for you guys...
Happy Thursday and sayonara!
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1991 Stadium Club #388
Last week, the lucky streak continued. As I was digging through a box of miscellaneous low end rookie cards in search of a 1991 Stadium Club Jeff Bagwellrookie card for his Sports Card Trifecta, I stumbled across this:
2008-09 Topps Chrome #184 Refractor
I haven't really kept up with basketball for several years now. But living in the Bay Area, a big chunk of sports radio is currently focused on the Golden State Warriors and the guy who's averaging a triple-double this season.
So when I came across this card, I figured it was probably worth something. What I didn't realize is that this card is currently fetching more than $250 on eBay. It's not signed. It's not embedded with practice worn shorts. It's just a refractor parallel to his Topps Chromerookie card, which is obviously in very high demand.
Seriously insane, right? I'm probably going to ship this card off to PSA and eventually sell it. Who knows... maybe the lucky streak will continue and it'll return a 10.
I also found a handful of his other rookie cards... as well as a few James Hardenrookies... sitting in penny sleeves. Sometimes I regret dumping so much money into basketball back when I re-entered the hobby. But every now and then, I dig up a hidden treasure. I'm wondering if I have anymore Westbrooks or Hardens sitting at my parent's house.
As you can see... I eventually found the Bagwell in the same box. Things have a funny way of balancing themselves out in our hobby. The Westbrook was a nice find, but when you factor in how much I probably spent trying to pull this Bagwell from a pack, I'm probably still in the red.
Anyone else ever spend $3 to $5per pack in hopes of pulling this card back in the early90's?
At one point, 1991 Stadium Clubbaseball was the hottest product around and these Bagwells were selling in the $8 to $15range. These days you can find a copy for under$2 and I'm guessing there are more than a few sitting in dime boxes and quarter bins around the country. You just need to dig for them.
At one point, 1991 Stadium Clubbaseball was the hottest product around and these Bagwells were selling in the $8 to $15range. These days you can find a copy for under$2 and I'm guessing there are more than a few sitting in dime boxes and quarter bins around the country. You just need to dig for them.
2014 Topps Tier One Acclaimed Autographs #AA-JB
Out of the two Bagwell autograph sitting in my collection, this is my favorite. I've always enjoyed this particular set design and the on-card signatures. Plus in addition to being in my Bagwell Sports Card Trifecta, it's also featured in my Prime Numbers PC. The downside? I paid top dollar ($28.58 + $3.50shipping) back in 2014. At the time he didn't have a lot of autographs floating around the hobby.
2003 Playoff Absolute Tools of the Trade #TT-17
Well there ya have it. Another hidden gem... another Sports Card Trifecta... and another question for you guys...
What are some of the coolest hidden gems you've discovered while digging through your collection?
Happy Thursday and sayonara!
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