Target Acquired! Kirby Puckett 1984 Fleer Update Rookie!

Woohoo! I set some not so modest goals for collecting in 2016, hoping to find some gems in my price range.

Every card listed on this post from January became listed an eBay search, and I kept my eyes peeled at shows.

It wasn't until last week that I finally pounced on a card I've wanted for about 30 years:

 I've been wanting a copy of this card since I was a little kid - The first time I saw a copy in a card shop was probably in 1987 or 1988. I definitely didn't have the money to pony up for it then.

I almost didn't get this one either- but everything came together at just the right time. I would say this card is now my favorite in my collection, and I don't see a contender out there to knock off the throne.