My Top 9 From A Trio Of Mail Days

I have been right out straight typing up mail day posts for the month of July. Yes, the month. It will basically take the entire month to catch up on so many thank yous but I don't want to miss a single one whether the mail day was big or small.

Between that project and busy life, I saw a contest over at It's Like Having my Own Card Shop blog and wanted to jump in on getting in on it but had to figure out how. Well, I decided to combine three recent mail days that I got and do a countdown of the Top 9 cards acquired from them. Now, this doesn't mean I didn't enjoy all of the cards sent, this just means these were the Top 9 of the group. So no offense should be taken.

So here is the trio of mail days combined into one post. These cards were sent by @JGfan24ever, Gavin over at Baseball Card Breakdown and Greg over at Night Owl Cards.

9. Y.A. Tittle.

 

#8 Jordan Montgomery Green parallel from Donruss

 

#7  is time to All Rise for some new Aaron Judges. I want to chase the set I think.

  

#6. Pacific Gold parallel of Ike Hilliard /199

 

#5 is this Monday Night Heroes of Eli Manning numbered to 1000. Remember when most inserts were numbered? I do and Pepperidge Farm remembers.

 

#4 this Rated Rookie Of Clint Frazier. Not sure how much longer he will be a Yankee according to trade rumors. I hope they don't move him.

 

#3 is this chromed Odell Beckham Jr. Cool stuff.

 

 #2 are these numbered Griffeys from that huge Spx set. I haven't looked to see if they are new to my set part, but still new to my collection with different numbering.

 

And #1 is my first new Rodney Hampton add in some time.

 

Here are the remaining cards from the mail days from the trio.

New Paul Perkins add.

 

These three I do have, but I just dig the look so much that they are still well enjoyed.

 

Some double Yanks but I still enjoy looking at the snowflake cards.

 

Elite Series of my man Rueben, was really hoping this guy would pan out, this card is numbered to 999.

 

Eli to Shepard. Well Eli and Shepard. I expect a bigger year from both.

 

A Yank I needed. He looked like he wasn't ready for photo day.

 

This card almost made the cut for Top 9. I really like cards with great photos. This one is definitely that.

 

Another one that was close to the cut because it's a new add and because of the photo.

 

And we finish it up with two Donruss adds. I like the Mantle look without a color photo.

 

 

A thanks goes out to Gavin, Greg and Michael for the mail days and a congrats to Daniel on 9 years of blogging-hence the reason for the 9 card countdown.

Look out for more mail days in the entire month of July. There is some really cool stuff to see!

BLOG BAT AROUND:What Are My Collecting Projects The Sequel!

Back in March, I participated in my very first blog bat-around based on My Collecting Projects. Since then, things have changed and some I forgot about the first time around so here is a complete list of projects that I am hoping that some trading buddies of mine can help me with.

As many know, I tend to keep many projects and collections going and going. I think being diverse helps keep me interested in the hobby and helps people trade with me easier. Here are my current collecting projects all put in order.

First off, I remain only 6 autographs away from getting the entire Psych Seasons 1-4 set. But there is only one way I can accomplish this, is with other collectors help.  I can't afford to pick up my remaining cards so I am hoping others can pick them up and then I can trade you stuff for the card or cards. My want list is here for the ones remaining, **there are insert sets and relic sets I would like to finish as well**

http://sportcardcollectors.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

Secondly, I am still a ways off from getting my Ghostbusters autograph set done and just like the Psych one, I can't afford to pick up missing pieces. Once again I must rely upon the help of someone else to pick up my missing pieces and then I can trade you something for them. The ones I am missing are on this link, **I also collect the sketch cards, slime cards and film cel cards**

http://sportcardcollectors.blogspot.com/p/ghostbusters-want-list.html

Thirdly, I am chasing down all of Rodney Hampton's cards. Yes, all. Here are the ones remaining. So far I have tackled 536 out of 816 total cards he has. I am very impressed with how far I have gotten. **I am also trying to track down his Starting Lineups or anything else non card he may have been on**
http://sportcardcollectors.blogspot.com/p/rodney-hampton-wantlist.html

Fourth, I am trying to collect autographs from all of the players/Hall Of Famers I grew up watching. Guys like Brett Favre, Troy Aikman (yes even for this Giants fan), Steve Young, Cal Ripken Jr, Tony Gwynn, Jerry Rice, Bill Parcells, Kurt Warner, and so on. I know these are hard to pry away from some traders, but I thought I could try at least. Someone has gotta have an extra to let go of.

Fifth, I am trying to land rookie cards of those kind of guys as well ^^^. Some I have accomplished, but not all. You can find my autograph and rookie card wants for those guys here, https://sportcardcollectors.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_5.html

Sixth, I want ALL, yes ALL, Saquon Barkley cards I can get my hands onto. I have never been so stoked about a Giants pick.

Seventh, I want all Aaron Judge cards that I don't have. There are many gaps in my collection, just let me know what you have. Still missing a relic in my collection. *hint hint*

Eighth, NY Giants cards. With trading buddies I try to only focus on rookie cards, numbered cards and hits as it is way to tough to add new base cards. I try to add new base on my own as I try to chase down all of the Giants.

Ninth, I will take any and all Hollywood or TV show hits. I especially want a Chevy Chase Leaf autograph. Have one available FT? Please let me know!!

Tenth, Ken Griffey Jr. The king of sweet swing I will always add as long as I don't have it. I don't collect doubles and usually use those to trade off.

And Finally, toys. Yes, toys, I am mainly looking for pieces I had when I was younger since mine were all sold off. Darkwing Duck, TMNT, Mighty Max and a few other. All of my wants are on my main want list now that you can find, here,
https://sportcardcollectors.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_5.html

Okay one more quickly I just added in late, Gleyber Torres cards. Give em to me!

Well, that's it. Some things changed from last time and some new ones were added I forgot the first time and realized it after the fact.

BLOG BAT AROUND:What Are My Collecting Projects

This is my very first join in on a blog bat-around so I look forward to being apart of the fun. This time the legendary Night Owl started one up to let readers know what your current collecting projects. Hopefully these will also lead the way to help trading buddies give you a helping hand..

As many know, I tend to keep many projects and collections going and going. I think being diverse helps keep me interested in the hobby and helps people trade with me easier. Here are my current collecting projects all put in order.

First off, I remain only 6 autographs away from getting the entire Psych Seasons 1-4 set. But there is only one way I can accomplish this, is with other collectors help.  I can't afford to pick up my remaining cards so I am hoping others can pick them up and then I can trade you stuff for the card or cards. My want list is here for the ones remaining, **there are insert sets and relic sets I would like to finish as well**

http://sportcardcollectors.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

Secondly, I am still a ways off from getting my Ghostbusters autograph set done and just like the Psych one, I can't afford to pick up missing pieces. Once again I must rely upon the help of someone else to pick up my missing pieces and then I can trade you something for them. The ones I am missing are on this link, **I also collect the sketch cards, slime cards and film cel cards**

http://sportcardcollectors.blogspot.com/p/ghostbusters-want-list.html

Thirdly, I am chasing down all of Rodney Hamptons cards. Yes, all. Here are the ones remaining. So far I have tackled 534 out of 816 total cards he has. I am very impressed with how far I have gotten. **I am also trying to track down his Starting Lineups or anything else non card he may have been on**

http://sportcardcollectors.blogspot.com/p/rodney-hampton-wantlist.html

Fourth, I have started a Sets Of My Childhood chase. There are going to be many, many, many, set needs on here that I hope to have narrowed down with the help of others. I am sure most of my needs are nickel and dime needs some of you may find at card shows. I only have a few sets listed so far, but believe me, many more will be added soon. I really want to finish up my Spx and Ex2000 set chases first but  you can check out all of my chases here,

http://sportcardcollectors.blogspot.com/p/sets-of-my-childhood.html

Fifth, Non Sports celebrity hits. I will take any and all celebrity relics and autographs from any TV show, movies, Americana, etc. I prefer the bigger names but will take any. One of my biggest dreams is to own the Leaf autograph of Chevy Chase. If any of you stumble upon one of those cheap, please, please keep me in mind for a trade!!

Sixth, I am still collecting New York Giants cards big time but recently have noticed a lot of my trade returns from people have included a ton of doubles which is expected when I have 4,000+ cards. So I think when it comes to trading for Giants, I don't have a typed up want list but here are some bigger preferences for them. I would take numbered cards, rookies, refractors/shiny, 90's inserts and any form of hits. That way the doubles cut way down.

Seventh, Ken Griffey Jr. It is so hard for me to find time to update a checklist but I am closing in on 2,000 different so that's also another tough one to trade for without me seeing the cards first.

Next, NY Yankees. I have a ton of Yankees base and inserts. Tons. The only Yankees I would consider in a trade deal would mainly be for hits of anyone as my Yankee hits PC is so small I won't find many doubles. I would also take Aaron Judge or Derek Jeter base and inserts or and Yankee prospects from the past three years. I also have specific Yankee autographs I need on my overall Wantlist.

And Finally, toys. Yes, toys, I am mainly looking for pieces I had when I was younger since mine were all sold off. Darkwing Duck, TMNT, Mighty Max and a few others when I get the chance to update them all and put specific ones on  my want list.

I will hopefully have a better Overall Wantlist soon. I plan on upgrading the entire list that will include a ton of wants and more specific ones. I plan to also update the list with something I am calling Autographs Of My Childhood wants along with this I hope to post a ton of pictures on my trade bait tab.