I didn't expect to win this card.
It's a simple story - I saw this card on Yahoo Japan Auctions and tossed in a basic 1000 yen bid.
It's not my first 1/1. I have several printing plates in my collection, though technically there are four of every card, just with color variations. A couple came from packs, while many others came from card shows and auctions. I also pulled one notable 1/1 autographed patch from a pack back in 2005, and I have a couple other 1/1 cards I've lucked into over the years. Plus all of my Buck Farmer 1/1 cards (29 different!).
But the one kind of 1/1 I've never had is a Platinum parallel from the flagship Topps brand. Granted, this is Update, but I consider that a third series of the base set anyway. Unfortunately, an Allen & Ginter Wood parallel that was recently for auction went out of my price range. Otherwise, it could have been a really great week for my type collection!
Nice pickup! This was a card I considered supercollecting when it came out but never saw this or any of the printing plates.
ReplyDeleteIts a great horizontal card, rookie, young Anthony Rizzo cameo and awesome throwback uniform!
Very cool!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Card!!! Congratulations
ReplyDeleteNice grab. I just learned of Platinum and Wood parallels. Cant find any for my Buehrle PC.
ReplyDeleteThat is an excellent card to get a 1/1 of. Gotta be up there with the greatest RC photos of all-time.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! There are a lot of different 1 of 1 parallels I've never owned... platinum, superfractor, etc. Most of the ones I own are of the printing plate variety.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys. It is a great card to have as 1/1, despite not being a Cubs fan.
ReplyDeleteMy biggest regret is selling my 1990s Flair Masterpiece card. I don't remember who it was, and I turned a pretty nice profit on it, but I doubt I'll ever have one again.