Hey, remember back in November when I posted about the blaster of Topps Chrome Update (aka Topps Baseball Holiday Target Mega Box) I purchased at Target? Here's a reminder of what I found in that blaster:
Well, I went online that day and requested the redemption right away- the card is finally here!
Bask in the gold glory! Not the most legible sig, but I expect that Benintendi is accustomed to trying to fit all the letters of his name onto a small sticker.
Here's the card back, numbered to just 50. I don't collect Red Sox, but the thrill of getting a big hit is enough for me to want to hang onto this card for at least a little while longer. I have been nearly flat broke for the last few months and my card budget has gone to other things at home, so it was great to add a card this month with money I spent a long time ago. I think ultimately I will be including this card in a blog contest/giveaway, maybe to celebrate a milestone post or something else completely arbitrary.
Sweet card. Topps should look into using wider stickers for guys who might have a longer signature. Although, like you said, I'm sure Benintendi learned to shorten his auto some time ago.
ReplyDeleteI think he just signs "A Ben" which is probably much easier to repeat thousands of times.
DeleteWell, I know one contest I'll be keeping an eye out for ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful card Brian, congrats! Nice that Topps came through for you and in short order.
I think it really just came down to his signing availability more than anything else. I think there are players out there that make an effort to sign stuff right away, and others that maybe take their time. I think Benintendi was able to crank out several different sets of cards in a short period of time, Topps seems to have had him in most of the checklists from last year.
DeleteGreat card! Little odd he signed his crotch, but that was probably the best spot for a signature on a chrome card!
ReplyDeleteI can relate (though nobody's ever asked me to sign my name on a baseball card !). My own signature has gotten shorter and shorter over the years, and for those who've had to write my name on an envelope, they know it's an ordeal !
ReplyDeleteI break it into four parts in my head to make sure I spell it right when I'm mailing things your way
DeleteAwesome card! He's having another great season. Include this card in a blog giveaway? That's taking generosity to the next level.
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