The big scan-off!

I alluded before that I've been scanning cards. I scanned all the loose awards-leaders cards (1200 exactly, other than Gold Glove and Silver Slugger cards) and my personal collection cards (about 300 more). Next, I'll tackle the type collection cards. This is a tedious task, but something I feel will be beneficial while in Japan. If only I had enough time to do the same with the cards in Georgia - I'm going to attempt to scan many of them but I don't think I'll be too successful.

I wish I had some new scans for you, but I haven't had any new arrivals lately.

I just realized, today's posts are exactly the same as yesterday's: a post about money in cards, and a post about scanning cards!

So let's look at a couple cards from Stadium Club. This is what flagship Topps should be like. A borderless base card with minimal design featuring a high-quality interesting photo. Sean Burroughs looks to be about ready to swipe-tag somebody at second base. Ryan Klesko is leaping into second base while the Rockies' Jose Ortiz watches it happen. Both shots are of Padres in their alternate jerseys. Oddly enough, there are no Padres logos fully visible on either card - with a little bit of airbrushing on Burroughs you couldn't tell what team either of them play for. Both shots take place around second base. The photos are interesting and eye-catching. Take note, Panini: this is what Topps no longer provides and what Upper Deck did best, but can't do anymore. This is what you need to provide. This, and modern-design art cards, like the Diamond Kings used to provide. Do I sound like a broken record? I know what I like, and what the hobby's missing.