Finally got all the cards in hand! The reds are definitely the coolest cards of the year. Absolutely love how many of them are on card. Stickers on the variations are disappointing, but cant argue with the awesome photography.
Ponder Red Auto 4/5
Ponder Red Ref 22/25
Ponder Variation Ref Auto...
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Also got confirmation that the Quotable inscriptions will be back.
They look incredible, will be counting the days until this comes out.
Got these both in the mail today, the Rising Rookies one I picked up dirt cheap as a redemption, and it was actually /25! Couldnt believe that when I saw it, because these were usually high numbered. Might put it up to see what I can get.
Bought this off the guy who won it in the Panini redemption packs. Cool one of a kind piece.
Ponder wore it at the Premiere, very few of these rookie hats were given away this weekend - 1 per player. Like it better than the sketches. Will go nicely in the ponder display.
I am so sick of this lockout crap, that I just want it done. Dont care who wins as long as someone does.
That being said, I follow Schefter, Mort, and all the guys who speculate all day long about it, and just when you think something is CLOSE to being done, it isnt. "Sorry, whoops! Although...
Here is what I dont get. Elite retails at 3 times the price of Score, but the cards look about a hundred million times worse. I bought this card because I love the look, its done exactly the way it should. Panini, as usual, has their priorities ASS BACKWARDS.
Good thing is that I have not...
Mort and Schefter say it most likely wont impact things, but Judge Nelson was overruled.
One point of contention was the legality of locking out free agents and rookies with no employment relationship.
Awesome experience, he was a class act and shakes hands like he is out to crush your fingers. Show was cool, got some nice stuff.
This one is out getting framed.
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Big fan of the single signed rookie cards, the on card reprint autos (even with the white box), and the topps legend autos are amazing.
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At least we get on card autos, but the rest is just the same crap that is in all the other hideous Panini sets.
I am so excited, I cant focus on actually working today. Just booked hotel, got my pictures, its going to be a BLAST. Had my auto tickets for a while now, they came in the mail on saturday. Cant believe its almost here!
Anyone else going?
First, the small stuff:
Got the Montana from the Tristar deal, glad I did. The Puckett I got as a kid at a Twins game, but didnt find it until recently. So happy I found it.
Then, got this from a friend who went to the Rookie Premiere. Its signed by Locker, Gabbert, Newton, Julio Jones, AJ...
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One of my favorite sets of the year, glad they went more towards the Bowman refractor structure, annnnnnnnnd......
....ON CARD AUTO CONTENT!!