BLOG CROSSOVER EVENT 3: They Came Along For The Ride

Just in case you missed the first two parts of this Crossover event, you can read the First Part HERE on Sport Card Collectors followed by Part Two HERE on Cards Over Coffee to help recap rest of this mail day besides today's part.

The fun thing about trades with Oren is when he decides to throw a curveball with a couple of surprises. We usually do a two PWE's of 12 cards for two PWE's of 12 cards kind of deal and he will send me pictures of cards, and I choose what I need from those pics and know what I am getting ahead of time. 

Sometimes though he will send a few surprises along such as today's cards as I only claimed ten from the pictures he sent. So, I had no idea what they were, and they were cool.

First card, only my second Gary Brightwell autograph and this one is a Contenders Variation. I didn't know it was a Variation until I saw the words at the top of the card. They blended right in with the design.

 

Second card, well sticker, was this Odell Beckham Jr sticker rookie. I own well over 200+ different Odell cards and not to have this sticker is impressive.

Thanks Oren for the trade again and I hope everyone enjoyed the Blog Crossover event. I might do this again.

I hope everyone has a great Tuesday and go Giants.

Single Card Mail Day:2024 Donruss Rookie Sweaters Malik Nabers

Today's mail day took quite the trip apparently.

I used one of my eBay gift cards from Christmas to acquire today's card and purchased this card back at the beginning of February. I gave the card almost two weeks to arrive and it did not, so I messaged the seller who was more than happy to hit me back with a refund.

Fast forward to the end of March/beginning of April, I received an unexpected PWE in the mail. I opened it up and found said card inside.

And I knew it wasn't a RAK or anything as I checked over the envelope and it showed that it had been shipped at the beginning of February.

I always feel awkward when this happens as I feel I should pay the seller or at least let them know it arrived, but I didn't. It's one of those weird situations as I don't know what to say.

What do you guys do when this happens to your or have you never had this happen? Let me know in comments!

Single Card Mail Day: 2024 Photogenic Brian Burns Autograph

Hey! Long time, no posts.

But Big Blue Cardboard is back!

The first post in a while on here, I am showing off one of my newest Giant autograph additions that helps knock down a want list need.

You can find that updated list, HERE.

Brian Burns was acquired by the Giants last season for a 2nd round and 5th round draft pick which looked like a steal of a deal at the time, but Burns had what felt like a down season with 42 tackles and 8 sacks. Hopefully a stronger 2025 ahead.

Like with any new player in a Giants uniform, I need their autograph in that uniform.

So, I chased one.

 

When I found out he was included in a Giants uniform in a couple of products, I sought out the coolest one and found that Photogenic was the way to go.

I love the photography and clean design on these. His autograph is solid as well.

With Burns down, I can now turn my attention to players from last year's draft class that I haven't added. With only a Nabers autograph from that class, I have a long way to go but it's all about the thrill of the chase.