Saturday, January 25, 2014

Struck Out on 2014 Topps, but did get a few cards and new collecting goal

I was out with my son today running some errands and decided to stop by Target to pick up some 2014 Topps cards.  It is my first year being in this area during the start of the card season so I wasn't sure how quickly my new Target would stock cards.  Unfortunately there were no 2014 Topps cards to be seen.

I did pick up another 2013 Topps value box with some packs of Update (which I have no need for since I have completed the base set and all the insert sets) and 2 packs of Chrome Update (the real draw).  Here are the goods from the Chrome packs:

 I got 7 base cards and the Halladay insert.  I have picked up a few of these packs and have been on the fence about building the set.  I ended up needing all 7 cards and am now 23 cards away from the 55 card set.  With this purchase I have decided to attempt to complete this set.  My want list is on my Set Want List tab or to make it even easier, here is my list.  If you have bought any of these and have them for trade, let's make a deal.

2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB1 Robinson Cano
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB5 Anthony Rendon
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB11 Carlos Martinez
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB13 Allen Craig
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB14 Joey Votto
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB17 Kevin Gausman
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB19 Mike Zunino
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB20 Gerrit Cole
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB21 Yu Darvish
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB22 Ian Kennedy
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB25 Michael Young
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB28 Rafael Soriano
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB30 Bryce Harper
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB31 James Shields
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB33 Alfonso Soriano
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB35 Marcell Ozuna
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB36 Prince Fielder
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB38 Kyle Gibson
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB44 Shelby Miller
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB46 Buster Posey
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB47 Christian Yelich
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB50 Francisco Liriano
2013 Topps Chrome Update #MB51 Hyun-Jin Ryu

I have already pulled most of the big rookie cards and many of the higher value cards so I figure even if I have to go the purchase route, it should hurt too bad.

The Halladay is up for trade as are the inserts and parallels I pulled from the Update packs:

I pulled a nice Trout gold parallel and George Brett insert.  Additionally I have tons of base cards up for trade if you still have some needs.

I may head back tomorrow to see if my Target is ready for me.  I also have a Jumbo box coming in at the LCS and entered Crackin Wax's Jumbo case break for all the Giants.  I should get the entire base set, a good start on the insert sets and the Giants team set (X6 if you need one).  I love this time of year.

2 comments:

  1. I did the same thing last night at Wal-Mart. I was hoping for 2014 Topps but ended up picking up one of the 2013 value boxes. I got that same Roy Holladay insert. I checked and I've got 4 cards from your want list. #MB-11, #MB-17, #MB-35, and #MB-50. Send me an email at daniel24303 at gmail dot com and we can workout a quick trade.

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  2. If you are hitting the Target in Newbury Park, I can assure you it is awful. :-)

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