I mentioned before how trades tend to come in waves and this grouping of two is no exception. Following my sticker trades and my GPK trades came a couple of Topps Big League trades through Twitter. I’m going after the master set of this thing (as well as the Bunt physical releases from the previous two years) and I’m getting closer after these two packages.
The first was from Ben of Cardboard Icons fame. (Twitter found here).
This was my first transaction with him. I sent over some Roger Clemens cards (he’s after those and Kershaws) and in return I got a nice stack of set needs.
I foolishly forgot to actually scan a sampling of them before putting them away in my binder, so here’s the picture from my phone. As you can see, he also gave me a couple of the A&G Man’s Best Friend inserts I’ve been wanting since 2012. I’m now down to needing just two from that insert set #5 (Beagle) and #11 (Chihuahua). Thanks a lot!
My second trade was courtesy of RobbyT who occasionally writes at Detroit Tigers Cards and Stuff but can also be found here on Twitter. He sent me more than just these. I happened to select some good photos and/or good players. I’m ready for this next year’s set.
He also sent quite a few of the inserts. And the good news is that I procrastinated long enough in posting this that I can make a comment about Mr. Miami living in San Diego. But I’m not clever enough to say more than that. From what I’ve found so far, the caricatures are going to be the toughest to complete. It’s great to have a bigger name out of the way.
Thank you to both of you for the great trades. I hope we get to do it again sometime!
Lol. I’d like to know the story behind that Arenado card. Love that pose and expression on his face.
If I knew how to search Getty, we could probably get the answer relatively quick!