Who am I? Just last week I trashed the 2020 Topps Update checklist. Using names like Jharel Cotton and Josh Phegley from the Cubs team checklist to hammer down my point. But that’s also why I absolutely love 2020 Topps Update from a Chicago Cubs baseball card standpoint. I will stand by my statement thatContinue reading “2020 Topps Update Review: I Love the Cubs Checklist”
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Buyer Beware: 2020 Bowman Platinum Review
There doesn’t seem to be a baseball card product that has gone from scorching hot and flip worthy to ice cold than Bowman Platinum. Collectors and flippers have been clearing shelves of Donruss football…Donruss football! It seems that everything produced in trading cards is hot and selling. Except Bowman Platinum. A few years ago BowmanContinue reading “Buyer Beware: 2020 Bowman Platinum Review”
eBay Set To Offer PWE Shipping Option
At long last it appears that eBay will be offering an option for buyers and sellers of trading cards to have an option of plain white envelope (PWE) shipping. My first inkling of this epic news was the morning of November 5, 2020, when great trade partner and fellow #TeamPWE member, Josh, linked me toContinue reading “eBay Set To Offer PWE Shipping Option”
2020 Topps Update: It Is What We Thought It Would Be
“They are who we thought they were.” Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green It was October 2006 on Monday Night Football. Chicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals. The Dennis Green coached Cardinals were not a very good football team coming into their Monday night game with a 1-4 record having lost four in a row. ButContinue reading “2020 Topps Update: It Is What We Thought It Would Be”
One of my Biggest Autograph Hits in Allen & Ginter X
This was my first year breaking Allen & Ginter X, Topps’ online exclusive. The product runs parallel to the standard version of Allen & Ginter, but a much sharper black background to the cards. Topps limited customers to a one-box limit, which helped many collectors acquire a box. In past years I have passed onContinue reading “One of my Biggest Autograph Hits in Allen & Ginter X”
Happy Holidays – A Special Discount To My Readers
As we charge into the holiday season I wanted to give back and thank all of my loyal followers to the One Million Cubs Project. In doing so, I am offering a special 15% discount when you buy $20+ in items from my eBay Store. My eBay Store is stocked daily with new inventory. EverythingContinue reading “Happy Holidays – A Special Discount To My Readers”
Back to Blogging
It’s been nearly two weeks since I last posted a blog entry. A good one as I celebrated reaching the half way point of collecting one million Chicago Cubs baseball cards. About three months ago I finally decided to put my web cam and Blue Yeti microphone to good use by starting a video journal.Continue reading “Back to Blogging”
Milestone Met: The 500,000th Chicago Cubs Baseball Card
My first Chicago Cubs baseball card was probably from 1989 Topps. That’s the first Cubs baseball card I can remember, at least. I received the complete Cubs team set from 1989 Topps after my mom sent in a certain about of cereal box UPC codes and $5 (or something like that) for shipping and handling.Continue reading “Milestone Met: The 500,000th Chicago Cubs Baseball Card”
2020 Topps Heritage Minors Checklist Opinions
Topps Heritage Minors has become one of my favorite baseball card products. It ranks up close to Allen & Ginter for me as well as the big league Topps Heritage. Below is my 2020 Topps Heritage Minors checklist review. Over the last couple years the price tag has risen on Topps Heritage Minors. Until aContinue reading “2020 Topps Heritage Minors Checklist Opinions”
And For That Reason, I’m Out: 2020 Topps Chrome Sapphire
This week Topps rolled out another one of its online exclusive releases: Topps Chrome Sapphire. Sapphire is not a fly-by night release like others as it’s been around a few years now and has gained a bit of popularity over the years. Topps first released the Sapphire line in 2016, and it has changed immenselyContinue reading “And For That Reason, I’m Out: 2020 Topps Chrome Sapphire”