Just like yesterday's recap, today's post features some Topps Gold Cardinals and some base cards from some sets not hit very often. All of these came in a trade with TCDB member CubinSTLsets.
Both gold cards are from 2011 Topps. I now have half of the 26 card team set. I talk a lot about finishing a Topps Gold team set. I am pretty sure this will not be the first.
Some of my favorite cards are from the early 1990s. They are not worth a lot, but they remind me of my early collecting years and when I had time to listen to almost every game. I remember many nights falling asleep to the sound of Jack Buck's voice. This 1993 Team Stadium Club card is not a bad design, but would look a lot better without the green bar on the right side.
I am amazed how many base cards I need from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Back then I was fresh out of college with no house, student loans, or family to worry about. I would hate to see how much money I spent opening packs back then. I was always busting a blaster or hobby box every week. The above cards are from 2002 Victory, 1999 Topps Stars, 2003 Donruss Team Heroes, and 2002 Upper Deck 40 Man. I would love to complete the 44 card 40 man team set. Just 6 more to go after adding the Pearce card.
A long time ago I bought an EBAY lot full of Cardinals Police sets. At least they were advertised as complete sets. Some had a card or two missing like the 2004 Edmonds pictured above. These do not show up very often in singles form. I always think I will attend a show in the St. Louis area and find them, but most of the time it is just a team set. I am not to the point yet of paying $8-$10 for a couple of common players.
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