I opened the box and, as is my custom, began by opening the first pack on the right. I don't know why I do it that way - I'm a creature of habit.
Anyway, the very first pack offered up my guaranteed hit:
A Clayton Kershaw Clubhouse Collection relic. I've never heard of this guy...I hope he's decent. You know how lefty pitchers are.
After that, I noticed this guy:
This is the image variation of Brandon Phillips' card. Not as nice as the action variations I pulled earlier this year, but I won't complain.
I also saw this in my box:
Evidently, Nolan has his own insert set centered on his career accomplishments. That's pretty cool.
I also pulled a blue parallel:
I know nothing about this guy other than he plays for Boston.
While opening the last pack in the middle "column" of packs in my box, I found something weird. As a superstitious person, this made me a bit uncomfortable.
These were the first two cards in the pack. Exactly the same, front...
...and back. In case you are wondering why this made me uncomfortable, check out the card number. I've never had a problem with collation in a Heritage product, so it was odd for me to find this in a pack. Even more strange (or coincidental) is the card numbering. I don't like it and I wonder how it happened.
Anyway, I was plugging along until I was opening the next-to-last pack. I opened it and saw a thick card. Once again, I assumed it was going to be a '68 Mint card.
Once again, I was wrong.
Another Clubhouse Collection relic auto card, this time of Addison Russell! It's no Mike Trout, but the relic is far superior. How sweet is that?!?!?!
Anyway, now I am debating buying another box. I know it's foolish, especially considering that don't need that many more cards to complete the set. But landing a big fish will do that to you.
Side note - I have a few posts in my queue waiting for scans. If you sent me something, please don't think I forgot you - I just haven't had enough time to scan everything yet!!!
What the heck is that fabric swatch from? It looks brown? Maroon? I don't watch many Cubs games, because I don't have a dish or cable, but that has to be from an alternate jersey of some kind. Right?
ReplyDeleteP.S. - Nice hit! Oh yeah, and I've never heard of that Kershaw guy either.
DeleteI don't know why it looks that dark in the scan...it's actually red. I think it's from a number on the alternate or away jersey. Not sure though.
DeleteWow, that's quite a box! I thought about buying a box of High#s but the stores I order from either didn't have any in stock or wanted $90+ shipping. But if I had your luck, I'd buy another box for sure!
ReplyDeleteI've heard of that Kershaw guy! Gee whiz, what I wouldn't give for a hobby shop, let alone a hobby shop with a guy who texts you when new product is in.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea Heritage High number was even out. Now I know.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a heckuva box! I'll have to scope out the local big box chains to see if they have any High Numbers in stock.
ReplyDeleteKershaw is a complete bust. If you're looking to toss it... you can toss it in my direction. I collect left-handed pitchers.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the hits! You and your penchant for pulling Dodgers haha.
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