tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post586942993334012530..comments2024-03-24T13:24:23.142-05:00Comments on Dime Boxes -- The Low-End Baseball Card Collector's Journey: Let's form a club, 2018 editionNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508921644099472101noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-86526709576374339572018-07-08T15:37:17.451-05:002018-07-08T15:37:17.451-05:00This was the only 2018 set I was excited about at ...This was the only 2018 set I was excited about at the first of the year, and I'm not disappointed. The foil worried me too, but a lot of it is scanner effect. They look even better in hand.<br /><br />You saved me from having to do another post of the base cards after mine on the hits I got.<br /><br />When you all find some, let's trade base singles and parallels!GCAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14713246271197550543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-33310638691552130572018-07-06T16:11:51.935-05:002018-07-06T16:11:51.935-05:00Cool photos. Still not sold on the design (distrac...Cool photos. Still not sold on the design (distracting oversized position in the corner). And it's a bummer there are a bunch of gimmicky photo variations in the set this year. Seem like a slap in the face to set builders.defgavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338984361942309651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-88164526501298472992018-07-06T09:32:10.803-05:002018-07-06T09:32:10.803-05:00I'm in the same boat as NO, haven't seen a...I'm in the same boat as NO, haven't seen any hint of this in my neck of the woods. Thanks for sharing, now I'm really looking forward to picking up some of this! Great read, as always!Tim B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18320002291230349636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-14521859719927847582018-07-06T08:06:16.279-05:002018-07-06T08:06:16.279-05:00Thanks for posting, Nick. Some of these cards are ...Thanks for posting, Nick. Some of these cards are absolutely breathtaking. I agree with the poster above that these resemble 2006 Upper Deck (not necessarily a bad thing.) The last few SC sets also remind me of Fleer Ultra in the glory days.<br /><br />I also like how Topps is now breaking up their sets into three distinct tiers, flagship (low end), heritage (mid range) and Stadium Club (premium). Keep up the great work. <br />Doc Samsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693546678967006386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-25262427418595291422018-07-05T20:07:41.508-05:002018-07-05T20:07:41.508-05:00I'm still waiting to see Stadium Club in my lo...I'm still waiting to see Stadium Club in my local stores. I've been itching to grab a pack.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119362273891780713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-23525948875933629572018-07-05T20:05:16.725-05:002018-07-05T20:05:16.725-05:00Like you this is THE baseball set I look forward t...Like you this is THE baseball set I look forward to each year. It just gets it with great photos and perspective. I can't wait to get my hands on some. Great post and cards. Bulldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00454774709129498173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-38879545466447635482018-07-05T19:27:54.142-05:002018-07-05T19:27:54.142-05:00Are the player names easier to read in person? It...Are the player names easier to read in person? It’s like they copied ‘06 Upper Deck with the small silver foil lettering above a larger gray/transparent lettering. Jeremya1umhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631055539594841302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-15224921913612747642018-07-05T19:27:42.174-05:002018-07-05T19:27:42.174-05:00I like how they're still including past stars ...I like how they're still including past stars of the game. Hall of Fame types like Nolan Ryan and Tim Raines are great, but I also appreciate guys like Gooden, Strawberry and Will Clark making the set. I think players from the Hall of Very Good are under represented in today's sets. P-town Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437348006643978055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-24298963119010333352018-07-05T19:19:55.065-05:002018-07-05T19:19:55.065-05:00Topps has really outdone themselves with this year...Topps has really outdone themselves with this year's SC. I'm thrilled I got into a box break so at least I'll have the Pedroia and Williams. Much as I hate the Yankees that Rivera card is unreal. <br /><br />I've really got to try and get my hands on a blaster at least. Too many great cards here. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268829182522679026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-30552051613470909432018-07-05T18:47:11.402-05:002018-07-05T18:47:11.402-05:00There is still no sign of this where I live.
That...There is still no sign of this where I live.<br /><br />That said, SC is starting to suffer a little bit from "they did this last year" syndrome.night owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11673973790245316059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-30630883970078597802018-07-05T18:45:28.809-05:002018-07-05T18:45:28.809-05:00I'm thinking that same as Adam. I'm not i...I'm thinking that same as Adam. I'm not into modern, or baseball, but the photography is striking. I might head out to try and find a blaster in a little bit. <br /><br />-kin<br />beansballcardblog.com Kinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416872594954713055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-53535656036783940982018-07-05T18:30:54.811-05:002018-07-05T18:30:54.811-05:00Now I can’t wait for the monthly card show this Sa...Now I can’t wait for the monthly card show this Saturday. Gonna bring a sack of dimes for the Stadium Club boxes.Salgadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364835701309155077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342310663064800554.post-50095517879763277572018-07-05T18:23:11.347-05:002018-07-05T18:23:11.347-05:00I hadn't planned in getting any SC but I think...I hadn't planned in getting any SC but I think you just convinced me. I might go the retail route though at card shop prices will probably be astronomical because Ohtani is involved.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300769076865200758noreply@blogger.com