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Saturday, December 30, 2017

NOW or Later

Keeping up with the NOW releases is not very hard during the season.  I follow every move of the Pirates so when a unique moment happens I know to check the next day to see if a card is created.  The ones I struggle with are the releases during the offseason.  

I was caught off guard when Topps created cards for all the award finalists.  I knew Josh Bell had been nominated as a "finalist" for the NL Rookie of the Year, but didn't pay much attention because Cody Bellinger was going to be win in a landslide.  It never entered my mind that a card would be produced for the honor to lose to Bellinger.  

Thankfully I was tipped off by one of my buddies that a card was produced.  So thanks to him and Topps for having a longer purchase window.  This allowed me to snag it from my normal spot on eBay for the discounted price.  



Nothing really special about the card other than the fantastic throwback uniform.  This officially puts to bed my NOW buying for the year unless the Pirates trade a big name today or tomorrow. 

I haven't added things up, but I'm guessing the Pirates once again fell middle in the road in terms of overall releases.  I'm perfectly fine with this as it allows me to buy all the cards.  I don't see how Yankee collectors can keep pace. 

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10 comments:

  1. BrianDecember 30, 2017 at 9:18 PM

    Can't beat the pillbox hat!

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    1. BobWalkthePlankJanuary 1, 2018 at 4:14 PM

      I'm biased but the Pirates have the best throwbacks.

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  2. Peter K SteinbergDecember 31, 2017 at 7:27 AM

    Sweet card and love the throwback uniform and cap. I'm betting Yankees fans have had to refinance their mortgages, get second (or third) jobs, etc.

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    1. BobWalkthePlankJanuary 1, 2018 at 4:14 PM

      It would probably seem doable until all the offseason cards.

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  3. The Lost CollectorDecember 31, 2017 at 7:49 AM

    It's hard to keep up and I bought way more than I planned, although still missed out on plenty of them.

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    1. FujiDecember 31, 2017 at 12:06 PM

      I was floored by the amount of Judge cards you posted earlier in the week. I guess for the Yankees collectors with lots of spending money, it's pretty awesome.

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  4. Once a CubDecember 31, 2017 at 6:20 PM

    I remembered off-season stuff from last year but didn't think I'd have to worry about anything since the Cubs weren't up for any awards. Have 2 Rizzos (Clemente and Marvin Miller Award winner) and Ian Happ Rookie Cup...so far.

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    1. BobWalkthePlankJanuary 1, 2018 at 4:15 PM

      I'm thankful the Pirates haven't had much in the way of autos and relics. That is where they really get you.

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  5. Collecting CutchDecember 31, 2017 at 7:55 PM

    This is a sweet Topps Now card. I get a few of the really memorable ones (Taillon's return from cancer, JHays Walkoff HR to break up nohitter, Serpico return to Pittsburgh, and all the Cutch).

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    1. BobWalkthePlankJanuary 1, 2018 at 4:16 PM

      I love the Jhay card. I even picked it as my favorite for 2017.

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