Saturday, May 21, 2016
I Stand Corrected
Ok, so my last post (a week ago, I know) Jeff from 2X3 Heroes commented about heading back to Kmart at some point to find some older packs. I scored a pair of KMart exclusive 2008 Topps Gold Rookie Variations in a trade with Mark Kaz. My response to Jeff's comment? I scoffed. 2008 Topps? No way. They aren't going to have anything nearly that old, are they?
Ok - I stand corrected! I found these at KMart in my neck of the woods and while it wasn't 2008 Topps, it was still very surprising to me!
If you recall, O-Pee-Chee (now run by Upper Deck) was doing a tribute of sorts to the Vintage designs of the 1970s in the late 2000s. This time around they were riffing on the 1976 Topps cards (with the horizontal shots being a nod to '71, '73 and '74.
These were a ton of fun to bust open! Hat tip to Jeff for the idea to return to my local KMart.
I once found a couple of starter boxes for the 1999 edition of MLB Showdown at my KMart - they really don't seem to pay much attention to their card isle in these businesses.
ReplyDeleteWhich is great for collectors looking for something cheap and random!
DeleteGotta love OPC. The last time I checked the card aisle at my local Kmart, I found a neat 2009 UD Phillies World Series team set (discounted down to just five bucks), which is pretty interesting considering I live in Chicago.
ReplyDeleteYeah, there was plenty of odd stuff, the opc was most appealing.
DeleteLove the 2009 OPC design. Might need to bust a box... or find a cheap set on eBay.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a good parody and I love all the horizontal shots.
DeleteI haven't looked at my K-mart in awhile, but they usually have those OPC there.
ReplyDeleteIt was my first time there this year, I am closer to a Target but it was a fun diversion.
DeleteI made that comment as a throw off cuz I have seen ancient crap at a KMart by my mom's old house. Yeah - there was a Target across the street, but I would hit that KMart for the simple fact that I would find old packs of Goudey in there (the 2000's release, not the 1930's). I believe I pulled a couple relics from them.
ReplyDeleteGlad I inspired you, and now you have inspired me. Hmmm.....
Ok - help me fill this in:
"Honey, I'm going to run to the store cuz we are out of (blank)". Where the hell is Brett Somers, Fannie Flagg and Charles Nelson Reilley when you need them?
Honey we're out of discount patio furniture and Mountain Dew Code Black! Personally I went in for a pair of shoes to wear while mowing the lawn...
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