Wasting Dough: A Second Topps 2017 Jumbo Pack

Why do I do these things? I probably should have just bought a few regular packs of Topps instead of the first jumbo, but then I wanted something decent so I grabbed another. Well, let's see how I did.

 The first card in this pack was Tyler Duffey. I didn't realize Joey Votto was still playing, and looking at his (abbreviated) career stats he's doing quite well.

 Aoki was a big name here in Japan when he first joined the Giants, but he hasn't performed so well. It looks like he's doing okay, but he's no Ichiro.

 I don't think "Salute" is a good name for this set. But for the two cards I've received so far, I like the topics included. I might not try to get it after all, though.

 That said, 5-Tool continues to grow on me. This is an art set, apparently. And I like art sets. And I read that there was an art set in 2016 Topps too. I guess I'll have to collect them both.

 My parallel was a reverse negative. I was disappointed to see that they aren't serial-numbered.

 Nice jump. I've seen Leslie Jordan on a few TV shows. I really love this set. I wonder how hard it would be to get a relic set going.

 Yes, 1987 Topps is "iconic", but I repeat: Topps did a full 150-card mini set in 1987 style a few years ago. But again, I love the connections to 1987 in the writeups on the back.

 Ugh. Ad card.

 Ugh. Ad card. No, wait, there's a stamp on it. Is this some sort of original-back reprint set? No, the copyright says 1992. Let's check the Internet. Oh, it's a buyback. And the bronze stamp is the most common. And it's a common common from the "overproduction" era. My expression is similar to Scott's. Huh.

Now it's time for the horizontal portion of our show.

 Every. Single. Year.

Obligatory video.

 I got a rookie cup! I seriously need to follow baseball more closely this year. I feel so removed from, well, everything.

We'll finish with the best photo I've seen this year. Granted, I haven't seen many yet. A unique angle, plenty of stadium in the background. A nice, partly cloudy day at Oakland Coliseum. And Jacoby Ellsbury is at the plate for his 128th at bat of the season. Or he will be; this could be a warm-up pitch. Any of you sleuths care to figure it out? I doubt it'll take long for someone who is interested enough.

Well, that was still disappointing. It would be nice to at least get a $1 relic out of this $13 pack. I wonder when I'll bother opening packs again...