Give this 08 Bowman Chrome case a grade

[Zithy]

I posted this on Beckett site, then realized that was a waste of time pretty much . . . So I copy/pasted to here. Would really like to hear your feedback.

With the 30% Live.com discount, I couldn't pass up the chance to bust a case for cheaper than usual. Lucky me, I think I got this during the 2-3 days when the discount bounced between the 30% days . . . go figure. Here's the big hits of 1st year guys(with non auto's first):

Refractors:
Paul Winterspring
Jhoulys Chacin
Danny Brezeale
Chase Lirette
Kai Liu

Xfractors:
Jose Ortegano
Clint Robinson

Blue:
Kyle Schmidt

Gold:
Justin Cassel

Autographs are below

Base:
Matt Green
Josh Kreuzer
Henry Rodriguez
Austin Jackson
Mark Melancon
Austin Romine
Michael McCardell
Brian Dinkelman
Rene Tosini(redemption)

Refractors:
Brian Dinkelman
Michael McCardell

Xfractor:
Ryan Kalish
Michael Watt

Gold:
Austin Romine

Misc:
Hunter Pence Cyan plate (My first 1/1 pulled, so was neat)

Troy Tulowitzki red refractor (was awesome to see the red, but then the opposite when I realized it was in the veteran slot of the packs . . .)

Jim Edmonds gold refractor (see above /sigh )

random blues of vets

Overall, was nice to get 14 autos in 12 boxes, but sucked to waste pulling a Red ref of a vet. It's on my "list" of things to do to pull a 1/1 and also a superfractor, so was nice to eliminate one of those. Haven't busted cases of cards since the 90's, so it was fun again.

So give it a grade, or even some thoughts on the auto's(I like the Jackson and Romine). Also, keep in mind that after the discount it was basically $415ish into the case, so that wasn't too bad.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[hamels heros]

are u moving anything?

 

[Jurgy25]

I'd probably give it a B to B- IMO. Don't ask me why that exact grade, but just throwing it out there. Didn't pull any of the high end guy's autos, but nice pull on the Romine. That pays for about 1/3 of your case. Besides the big auto pull, not many other really good pulls, but overall for that set I would say you did pretty good, especially with the Romine. Also good pulls on the Tulo and Pence plate.

 

[Zithy]

Thanks Jurgy, it's nice for some reassurance, as I kind of thought of around the same grade. Obviously no super hits to make the case an easy money double, but likely to pay for itself.

Hamels, I will probably put the bigger cards on the bay, just not sure when.

 

[NerfXerks]

B. Not as bad as some of the others, nice plate, nice red, nice Romine.

 

[70Chip]

I'd go with a B-, nothing too major but some nice hits and I am sure it was a blast to rip!!!! Nice plate. Would love to see some scans if you get a chance.

 

[95vr4]

PM sent, overall you did good and killed the odd by getting 14 autos and 1 plate. I'd give a B for sure.

 

[moxacaine]

Ehh C+ or B-

 

[Ty Hope]

I may be interested in the red ref if available. If not, no problem.

 

[Aride18]

Overall, was nice to get 14 autos in 12 boxes, but sucked to waste pulling a Red ref of a vet. It's on my "list" of things to do to pull a 1/1 and also a superfractor, so was nice to eliminate one of those.

I know the feeling. I have always wanted to pull a superfractor also. I finally did a few weeks ago. It was a '08 veteran card of Saltalamachia. So now I hope someday I pull a Prospect Superfractor.

 

[Canocollector#1]

is the austin jackson auto available?

thanks

 

[Zithy]

I'll be listing most of the bigger hits on Ebay pretty soon. Was out of town a day and just too swamped to get it started.

Also, my apologies for the delay in replying to those who PM'd me. I should have stated the above in the initial thread.

I need to buy some time . . . hrmm, with the 30% off, using the discount . . .