Random Cardboard Of The Day: 2010 Topps Platinum Tim Tebow

Autograph Card Of The Week:2010 Panini Contenders Tim Tebow

When does collecting too much become too much?

I have a list of PC's longer than I can list on here. Especially when it comes to also explaining why I collect each of the subjects.

For me, today's player is pretty simple. Tim Tebow is a good person, a great college football player, someone who didn't give up on his dream of playing pro sports, and a devoted Christian.

If there is anyone that I think I should look up to, this would be the guy.

So, that is why there is a side Tebow PC. I don't have a lot of cards in that collection, but some decent ones. None better than today's addition from my trade with Shane.

One of Tim's best cards is his 2010 Panini Contenders rookie autograph. It's not one I ever expected to own, but when talking to Shane about our latest trade, to my surprise, he actually owned one.

So, we did a trade and now it's mine.

 

Here is the card back. Bland like the typical Panini hit card back.

Thanks to Shane for this addition.

Thoughts on Tim Tebow, this card and how many side PC's you have welcomed in comments.

Mission Possible

*takes a sip, sits down and tries not to look outside at the new fallen snow, but instead focus on today's post*

My birthday came and went 8 days ago and this was the first year I had a few surprises for it. First, my buddy Wes sent me an eBay gift card, my wife got an eBay gift card and a carrot cake (don't worry I still stuck to my diet and kept it under control), and my sister-in-law sent me a one-of-a-kind gift I was not expecting.

*takes another sip before continuing on while also thinking back to that carrot cake*

Tim Tebow was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played a couple seasons there struggling on and off before being traded to the Jets where he played one year in the backup role. After that, he failed to make the Patriots and Eagles rosters before trying a baseball career and playing in the NY Mets minor league system for five years before retiring from pro baseball. He didn't give up on the NFL dream yet after his MLB retirement as his college coach Urban Meyer was hired by the Jaguars and he was signed to play the Tight End position instead of quarterback. It didn't work out in the end for either Meyer or Tebow, and he ended up on the sports talk show First Take while Meyer ended up on the news.

Tim may not have been a Hall Of Fame NFL QB, though he did throw a game winning touchdown  pass to win an playoff game that many QB's have not done, but he is a Hall Of Fame person we all should look up to.

 

His devout Christian faith, willingness to always help others and showing to never give up on your dreams should be a life we all should live. I know I try my best, but I am not even close to his level. I do believe though, that every little bit helps and hopefully those of you reading this today do your part as well big or small.

This is what made me a fan of Tim Tebow and though I have never mentioned it on a blog before, I do collect his cards and add what I can.

One of my biggest wants was an autograph of his to be the centerpiece of my collection and this tidbit of info must have slipped out to my sister-in-law at some point.

Because for my birthday she bought me Tim's latest book that was a signed copy version.

Inside a few pages in was this. So cool!

Definitely a centerpiece for my collection and a book I will actually read.....when I am not on here writing a post or busy with life.

Thanks again to my sis for this awesome gift if you happen to be reading this post today.

*takes a sip before finishing up today's post*

My next plan is to get an autograph card of Tim, however, those don't go for cheap despite his pro career. His college career holds his values along with what he stands for.

Tim, if you happen to be reading this, I just want to thank you as well for standing up for what you believe in, your faith, and for being an inspiration to this blogger.

In comments today, thoughts on this addition, Tim Tebow or anything positive.

*gets into Tebowing stance*

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

CARDBOARD REVIEW:2019 Topps Heritage Minors Baseball (bonus auto!)

If you are into prospecting, the best way in my opinion to do so affordably, is looking at minor league products.

Yes, they are no Bowman Chrome value, but they can reach those heights if you find the next Mike Trout hidden within.

I was able to bust a box of the 2019 Topps Heritage Minors so let's check it out to see how it went.

In every box of 2019 Topps Heritage Minor League baseball there are 18 packs of 8 cards. You should find one autograph and one relic card per box and boxes currently run for under $60.

Each box also comes with a box topper.

The 1970 Topps Super Baseball toploader set also has rare autograph versions numbered to 25 copies.

BASE CARDS:

The base card design revisits the 1970 design just like it did for regular Heritage.

Before I continue, we have to bring in the CMP code talk as there are variations and Sp's to find in this product. If I know about these Sp's ahead of time, I usually look card by card at the CMP code located at the bottom right hand corner on the back of the card and see if I have any that are different. I find doing it pack by pack not to be as much of a pain as looking at the very end. It also gives me time to check out the card backs which many ignore.

Back on topic, let's check out the CMP codes to find the variations and base.

• Base 1-200 end #636
• Base SP 201-220 end #650
• Image Variations end #651
• Missing Name Variations end #652

 Tim Tebow

 ends in 36

However, these.....

End in 50 which makes them the Sp that make up base cards 201-220. Which is an extended part of the base set. I didn't find any other form of Sp or variations in my box.

 Sporting News subset

League Leaders subsets.

Parallels:

I think it's normal just to pull the one parallel per box which helps with value on these. This one numbered to 99/

Overall look at parallels include,
Blue /99, Black /50, Flip Stock, Gold /15 and Red 1/1.

INSERTS:

 Fantastic Feats has 20 cards in the set to collect

Fresh On Scene finds 30 cards to collect has a fresh design I totally dig.

 And you will find two of these per box as well. Go grab your chance!

HITS:

Clubhouse Collection relic

 Tristan Pompey auto

Fresh On The Scene Brock Deatherage

Bonus auto! Can't complain!

Other hits not found in my box but found in yours could be,

• Real One Dual Autographs
• 1970 Mint Autograph Relic
• Bazooka Autographs
• 1970 Mint Relics

Find the complete checklist HERE.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: I didn't recognize any of the name I hit in here, but what I do know is this is a product to sit on. You may not know the names now, but in two to three years you might. And for under $60 how can you not want to take a shot here. There are also some big names to find in this product for autographs as well. Minor League products don't get enough love.

If you want in on a box break of this product without paying box prices, I suggest Midwest Box Breaks as they pull fire!

Please make sure to take a minute out to thank Topps for providing this box for me to review and to be able to add cards to the giveaway on Twitter I am hosting. Please follow me there to enter @SportCardCollec. Also follow Topps on all social media sites and visit their SITE, as well 

The Wes Wing Episode 2

When it comes to going into the Wes Wing, there is no rhyme or reason or order of how you post the cards. There just isn't time or space to sort out what needs to be done. The room is always one step ahead of you.

So when enjoying the card gallery show offs, just remember why there isn't any reason for the groupings like there usually is on here.

Otahni insert rookie

Tim Tebow Topps Prime rookies parallel. Even though I wasn't ever a Broncos fan, I remained a fan of his for some reason or another. I just never pulled the guy. However, he is on my list of autographs I want.

Love me some vintage football!

Another Ohtani. Wasn't a fan of his and still think he shouldn't have been ROY. That may be my biggest reasoning for not being a fan.

Reeled in a Trout!

 

Some pretty ladies. I wasn't really much of a Biel guy but a lot of guys are.

Jesse Langseth auto from American Idol. On my list of someday autographs is the Carrie Underwood version.

Food Network host Justin Willman auto. I love the Food Network and all of the cake, cupcake wars and many other programmings. It's amazing what some people can create!

The relic swatches in Country can be pretty cool, just like this one. However the photo cracks me up as it looks like he is trying out a new shampoo.

New Generation rookie

I will always add in a nice Zenith Zteam no matter the year. Though I do prefer the older ones. This one is numbered so I assume it was a parallel.

The almost come back player of year Andrew Luck rookie card. Well gold parallel one. I miss the days where the colored parallels in Topps flagship were much more defined.

Love my prospects. Another here this time gold refractor version of Dixon Machado.

This product was manufactured patchalicous!

Tennis swatch. Wes pulled tons of great ones in that boxes he opened. If you have any of the unique swatched ones up for trade let me know!

Pujols numbered gold

Beautiful Trout blue sky parallel card numbered to 75

Matt Stover autograph. I didn't know he was a believer til I got this card. I will treasure it forever now. Matt was also a former Giant I had forgotten about.

And finally we end it with some guy named Joe Theismann. Wait...what? Joe Theismann auto?! This is pretty awesome. Not sure if this was TTM or in person but great addition for me.

 

Many more episodes to come of the Wes Wing!

Area 40 Has Some Bieber Fever

During Wes' retirement tour-formerly blogger of Jay Barker Fan blog and now runs a last big hurrah blog in Area 40-he has been unloading packages onto bloggers for goodbye gifts.

We are continuing on working through the box. Let's see what else pops up in it.

Brian Bosworth numbered card. I will say I like the new Elite look Panini has used the last few years.

Some 90's cards. I want to put the 1995 Prism football set together. Still have a long ways to go. So when I get my needs together, or even before that, remember I am chasing this set.

Never seen one of these before. Cool Sweet Spot rookie that has cardboard border and an acetate lay-in of the player.

Wes has helped me through this mail day add to my Davis PC. I also have more cards from it incoming. If I was to super collect someone besides Rodney Hampton, it may be this guy.

A good group of 90's inserts. Need to see if Bono is new for my set I am chasing and Press Pass put out some nice looking cards in the late 90's including some unique embossed die-cut inserts like this Holt.

A few rookies. Favre is well, one of the greats (really want his autograph card). Von Miller is turning into one  of the greats and well, Ramses Barden was supposed to be great for the Giants but never panned out.

More Favre love here and some Emmitt. I won't let my mother know I added these to my collection lol.

Some Bus. These Edge F/X inserts were all acetate and looked really sharp with the added foil.

Couple of basketball rookies here

Some shiny parallels.

90's haircut and a hologram and a well designed card. Really miss UD in the overall game. Yes, I have said this 1,000 time on here and will again and again!

Another solid Press Pass insert. I wished they were still around.

Alstott! I liked the Buc's newer uni's so much better than those awful orange cream ones.

Tim Tebow on a throwback Fleer Ultra design, awesome. I know many put down Tebow, but I like the guy. He stood by his faith, ignored disbelievers and continues to strive to spread the gospel through his sports play. He was definitely a great College player and is a decent baseball player. He may not have been the best NFL one, but still a fan. This is a great looking card no matter how you feel about him.

Stephen King. Now the guy plays soccer too. Nah, just kidding. I just put this on here for fun.

More Bus. This time he is Crashing the game. See what I did there.

Hmmm. Panini got the National Treasure name from this late 90's Donruss insert...

Some purty girls. I was actually looking at getting a few relics from this set. I wanted the Mandy Moore one. If you see one, let me know!

Some people that sing

A card that SCREAMS 90's. It is sometimes almost blinding

A group of solid rookies with Bush, Stafford, Luck, Peppers and Harrison to name a few.

Jeff George. Why would I bother posting this? Well, its dufex. And it's from a very popular set from my time in Pinnacle Inscriptions. It was a very high end expensive product then and even more so now unopened. The autographs on acetate were extremely popular. I ended up pulling three back then. The only problem with those, over time I have seen that the autographs fade even with extra protection.

 

And we finish it up with some Bieber fever. Is is weird of me to had wanted some of these cards and now happy that I have some? I wasn't a fan of his music or even him, but it's a neat addition to my non sports PC. I would actually be excited to have an autograph next.

 

Well there does it for another round of Wes' mailings. There is still many parts left to this series to unveil and many great cards to come. Stay tuned!