At the most recent card show, three distinct things of interest happened. Here they are
1. I found the only basketball card in an entire dime box of baseball cards, and it ended up being the only card I bought. That's pretty unusual, because, while I do collect basketball cards, I always hit baseball first, as they are my priority. So to go through a whole baseball dime box and only buy the one basketball card in there was quite a trip. Here is the card I bought:
Mr. McClung is not even really an NBA player. But I do really like this card, from 2023/24 Topps G-League. I think it is the first I have ever seen of him in person. He definitely added back into the recent dunk contests some of the same feelings of excitement that I used to get waaaay back when Spud, Dominique and Michael were in it. I appreciate that, as many of the years since then have been kind of duds. Not all of them of course, but maybe more meh years than good ones.
2. Out of the blue, one of my favorite dealers asked everyone at his table, "anyone like Gregg Jeffries?". We all looked at each other, and I finally said, 'I remember liking him back in the day'. He reached under the table and pulled out this:
And gave it to me on the spot for free. I have no idea what it's history is, but it looks and feels legit. Not exactly sure what I will do with it, but as a pack rat kind of collector, it's pretty cool!
3. I made a stack
The same dealer always wants you to make a stack and then he will give you a price. I don't like doing that, I like knowing the prices up front. But this time, I made a small stack of about 10 cards, and hoped for a good price. I was hoping for less than $20, and when he offered $10, I happily took it.
I'll only show 2 cards, the ones I found most interesting. This first one may or may not even be a card, I am not sure. What is shown in the picture is card sized, but whatever is in it, is somewhat smaller, but feels like it's probably a mini card. Does anyone know what this is?
Here is the back...
I'm betting this is not anything valuable, but it is fun and was cheap. Any assistance in identifying it would be appreciated. And I guess any advice on if I should open it. I am leaning toward opening it.
And the other card I got in the stack, and the reason I feel like it was a good deal:
Mariano RC!! Not a reprint, and as far as I can tell, a legit copy, not a fake or anything. To get this, along with 9 other cards for $10 was great!!
So it has been a long time since I posted. I do have some posts I hope to make soonish, and several lined up around the holidays. Hopefully I can get off my lazy butt and get er done!
