Also, I foolishly tried to complete that 1989 Tops set, pack by pack. I ended up selling all my baseball cards in 1990, but did end up buying a complete set of 1989 Topps BB for $8 about 2 years ago.
Sal, funny you mention this set. The hobby shop near me recently put out a box of jumbo packs for 75 cents a piece, and I foolishly thought I'd hand collate this one too. Got about half way through and haven't bought any in quite some time. I should've spent the 8 bucks for a set like you did and moved on!
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Another trade with Matty K.
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I crab a lot on this blog. I know that.
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1991 Impel Laffs isn't going to be for everyone, but to a collector who
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Upper Deck changed its configuration for SPx with its 2024-25 SPx set. Once
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Top 5 Hall Of Fame Tribute: Dave Parker
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*“I’ve been holding this speech in for 15 years.” *- Dave Parker, on the
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Starting in 1982 and ending in 2012, the Brewers had 41 years of giving
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2016 Topps Allen & Ginter Retail
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Repack box pack time.
Let's tear in.
Top to Bottom:
141 Colin Rea
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3 comments:
It's not a secret if everyone knows it, now is it?
Also, I foolishly tried to complete that 1989 Tops set, pack by pack. I ended up selling all my baseball cards in 1990, but did end up buying a complete set of 1989 Topps BB for $8 about 2 years ago.
Sal, funny you mention this set. The hobby shop near me recently put out a box of jumbo packs for 75 cents a piece, and I foolishly thought I'd hand collate this one too. Got about half way through and haven't bought any in quite some time. I should've spent the 8 bucks for a set like you did and moved on!
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