TADontAsk
Registered Trader,
Continuing my threads from 2018 and 2017.
In 2019 I made progress in filling in my checklist from the 80s. I started needing 5 cards, and I found 3. Including the 2 remaining from the 80s, I've got everything on my checklist through 93-94, with one exception, which will be detailed below.
#10
86-87 and 87-88 Washington Capitals Kodak sets.
These confused me for the longest time because I didn't realize that these 2 years used the same photo. There are very slight difference in font on the front, but the only way to really tell is that the 87-88 issue has the extra year of stats on the back.
#9
Leaf Ultimate Superlative Spectacular Swatch Signatures.
A 1/1 fight strap button and signature should rank higher, and I understand Leaf has limitations, but the overall design of this card isn't terrible exciting to me.
#8
1993-94 Team Pinnacle #3
Both this card and the next bring me back to a time where pulling a card like this from a pack counted as a major hit. The aforementioned exception to having everything through 1993-94 is the Canadian version of this card (real photos instead of artwork).
#7
1993-94 Score Dream Team
#6
2003-04 SP Game Used Team Threads
I'm always very thankful when I can obtain cards from 10+ years ago that are limited, and this one is #'d to 10.
#5
2017-18 Leaf Stick Rack
Yeah, this has the often criticized mix of headshots and player jersey. Whatever the licensing rules are, they seem to be able to be more detailed with Stevens' Capitals jersey than his Devils jersey, which in all of the Leaf cards I have is just a red jersey with some black/white striping (not even the design of an actual Devils jersey) and no nameplate.
#4
1994-95 and 1995-96 Upper Deck Predictors
I'm cheating and adding two, but it's another fun reminder of 90s collecting.
#3
2002-03 Ultimate Memorabilia Conn Smythe Winners
#2
2004-05 Upper Deck High Gloss Silver
Two years ago I was able to get the Gold version, #'d to 5. This is the silver versions, #'d to 10.
#1
2002-03 Chrome Black Border Refractor
This card is amazing in person. It's not the rarest (#'d to 100) or most expensive (got it for 99 cents!) but I'm a sucker for refractors, and this one is a beauty and my easy #1!
In 2019 I made progress in filling in my checklist from the 80s. I started needing 5 cards, and I found 3. Including the 2 remaining from the 80s, I've got everything on my checklist through 93-94, with one exception, which will be detailed below.
#10
86-87 and 87-88 Washington Capitals Kodak sets.
These confused me for the longest time because I didn't realize that these 2 years used the same photo. There are very slight difference in font on the front, but the only way to really tell is that the 87-88 issue has the extra year of stats on the back.
#9
Leaf Ultimate Superlative Spectacular Swatch Signatures.
A 1/1 fight strap button and signature should rank higher, and I understand Leaf has limitations, but the overall design of this card isn't terrible exciting to me.
#8
1993-94 Team Pinnacle #3
Both this card and the next bring me back to a time where pulling a card like this from a pack counted as a major hit. The aforementioned exception to having everything through 1993-94 is the Canadian version of this card (real photos instead of artwork).
#7
1993-94 Score Dream Team
#6
2003-04 SP Game Used Team Threads
I'm always very thankful when I can obtain cards from 10+ years ago that are limited, and this one is #'d to 10.
#5
2017-18 Leaf Stick Rack
Yeah, this has the often criticized mix of headshots and player jersey. Whatever the licensing rules are, they seem to be able to be more detailed with Stevens' Capitals jersey than his Devils jersey, which in all of the Leaf cards I have is just a red jersey with some black/white striping (not even the design of an actual Devils jersey) and no nameplate.
#4
1994-95 and 1995-96 Upper Deck Predictors
I'm cheating and adding two, but it's another fun reminder of 90s collecting.
#3
2002-03 Ultimate Memorabilia Conn Smythe Winners
#2
2004-05 Upper Deck High Gloss Silver
Two years ago I was able to get the Gold version, #'d to 5. This is the silver versions, #'d to 10.
#1
2002-03 Chrome Black Border Refractor
This card is amazing in person. It's not the rarest (#'d to 100) or most expensive (got it for 99 cents!) but I'm a sucker for refractors, and this one is a beauty and my easy #1!
