Show me those speared White Whales!!

[OilDrop]

After 13 years I speared this elusive whale last spring.



Which made this set complete, 2011 Parkhurst Champions Masterpieces #/10. Mission Accomplished!

 

[Uhtred the Viking]

I try not to keep an active list of white whales, there would be several to hunt for, and I wouldn't want to be actively searching for them every day. My collecting journey is much more relaxing these days. But when a card comes along that sends my love for this hobby off the charts, I consider that to be a white whale acquisition. The "G" from Panini Prime came to me from eBay in 2023, and completed a nameplate that I had started in late 2012. It is now framed and on the wall in my den.

The Hardware Heroes is a card that I never thought I would own. I saw them on eBay back when they were released almost 2 decades ago, although I don't remember if I ever saw one of the Iginla versions. This card came to me at a local show late last year. An older gentleman had it in his showcase, and I couldn't believe my eyes. Possible the biggest white whale I will ever have.

 

[rvelligan]

Found my #1 Ryan O’Reilly grail at the Spring Expo 2024, roughly 15 minutes before closing. Still amazed I was able to purchase this card after nearly 14 years of searching.

 

[creasecollector]

Congrats on hauling that one into the boat after all these years.. No better feeling!

 

[trekrun]

After 13 years I speared this elusive whale last spring.

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Which made this set complete, 2011 Parkhurst Champions Masterpieces #/10. Mission Accomplished!
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GREAT to see THIS achievement made since a few have been by me. ALSO had / had some of the 1/1, congratulations.