2024 Cards Over Coffee Hall Of Fame Cards

*sits down in a tux with a pile of cards to present the winners for the second time. let's get to some cards over coffee*

*first, lets take a sip or two*

Well, the second edition of my Hall Of Fame went a lot better than the first one. We actually had enough cards to have as nominees and actually be able to vote on them. I was hoping for more voters, but having twelve was pretty solid compared to other similar things I have done on this blog.

Maybe something to build off of for next year.

So, for now, let's get those winners presented.

*takes a sip before presenting the winners*

Here are the 2024 Inductees and who they were nominated by,

Leading the way in votes and nominated by Jafronius is the Luke Skywalker rookie card. 10 votes!

Elizabeth Shue took off with the votes early, finishing with 9 votes. This card was nominated by Matt.

With 7 votes is this Craig T.Nelson autograph nominated by longtime reader Oren.

This Marisa Tomei did a lot better than I thought it would scoring 6 votes. It was nominated to be here by Fuji.

And with a last second comeback with 5 votes beating out Danielle Fishel is Rocky Carroll autograph! This card was nominated by Jafronius.

Here were the other cards receiving votes (pictures of those cards can be seen HERE),

Danielle Fishel 1111

Chevy Chase 11

Karen Gillian 11

Jon Lovitz 111

Jim Belushi 11

Eli Manning 11

X-Ray Cards 111

And here were the first cards that made the Hall,

2022 Cards Over Coffee Hall Of Fame Cards

Congrats to the new members of the Coffee Card Hall Of Fame! And thanks to everyone who spent time nominating and voting. Let's make the 2025 Cards Over Coffee Hall Of Fame even better!!

*tips mug to all of you*

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

The Beginning Of A New Chase

If you own a 1/1, do you ever just sit back about being the only person who has that trading card? Like you are the one who holds the power?

Out of all of the overproduced cards of today, you actually own the only one of that card and that's it. It's the only ONE. It's the ONE OF THE ONE.

That's why 1/1's are pretty cool if you ask me.

And when I land a 1/1, I not only keep it, but I try my best to add to it by trying to build the rainbow.

Thanks to another great commenting contest held by Johnny's Trading Spot, I now have the beginning of a new chase.

 

Now Eli Morgan isn't the biggest name in baseball and is a pitcher that usually turns me away, but it's a 1/1 that completely has my attention.

Now I just need to build off from it.

So, I did my research for this card and product and found out there are a few parallels that come along with it as expected. There are a total of sixteen parallels which also includes seven 1/1's in order to finish the rainbow chase.

You read that right, seven 1/1's. It's crazy.

These are the following parallels to chase, Artist Proof Blue, Blue Frame, Gray Frame, Plum Frame, Red Frame, Artist Proof Silver /99, Artist Proof Gold /49, Green Frame /25, Antique Frame /18, Antique Frame Masterpiece 1/1, Black Frame Masterpiece 1/1, Gray Frame Masterpiece 1/1, Green Frame Masterpiece 1/1, Masterpiece 1/1, Plum Frame Masterpiece 1/1, Red Frame Masterpiece 1/1.

I already know that landing all of the 1/1's is an impossible task, so for me, completing a rainbow would be finding the other nine parallels to tie in with my 1/1. If I happen to find one of the other 1/1's, that's a bonus. But I will call this rainbow complete with the nine.

I have the most important piece to the rainbow, now to chase down the others including the base.

Thanks Johnny's Trading Spot !! He is a 1/1 kind of guy!

I will update my chase as I add some and might put a list of updated needs on the side of this blog, so you know where I am at with it. I would also welcome any help towards this rainbow project. If you have any of these including a base, drop me an email! My email is sportcardcollectors@hotmail.com.

New chases are always fun, but having help with the chase makes it even better. It leads to 1/1 moments. Those are ones you keep forever.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

I'll Give Ya A Penny

There are dime boxes, there are nickel cards, but have you ever paid a penny for a card?

I can say that I have.

Other than a card being for FREE, a penny is the cheapest way you can add a card to your collection, and I am impressed that I was able to land today's card for that price.

 

Malik Nabers has been the only bright spot this season for the Giants and has been as good as advertised despite how awful the Giants quarterback situation has been. So far this season Nabers has compiled 90 catches for 901 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Just imagine what he will do with a real quarterback.

 

This 2024 Luminance rookie card was on auction and ended at a penny. For one of the top rookies in the league and one on my team, I can't argue against a price like that.

I'll give ya a penny anytime for a card like this. 

Now if only they can sell a cup of coffee for that price.

Sorry for such a quick post, but it's late and I have a very busy week ahead. I have my annual check in with my doctor on Tuesday among other appointments and two basketball practices this week.  More on basketball for another post and maybe an update from my doctor as well. I just had bloodwork done and it appears I am in the pre-diabetic stage again so there might need to be some planning done for that.

Have a great night of sleep and wake up to a fresh cup of hot coffee like I will be.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Coffee Break:2024 Topps Allen and Ginter Value Pack (autograph pull!)

*takes a sip, gets ready for a new post on Cards Over Coffee*

Before I begin with today's post, I wanted to remind everyone who hasn't voted yet, get your vote in for the 2024 Cards Over Coffee Hall Of Fame Cards. You can vote under that post HERE.

Speaking of voting, Nachos Grande is doing some End Of The Year Blogging Awards (hobby ones too). You can vote on those HERE.

Now onto today's post. Sip first.

I mentioned a few posts ago that my parents were coming over for their Christmas and that I had a feeling that some cards would be involved. Not only did my father bring a nice box of trade bait, but my parents also picked out a cool gift for me as well.

A value pack of 2024 Topps Allen And Ginter! 

Each of these come with 14 cards and cost less than $7. It is my first rip in a long time. Allen and Ginter is my second favorite Topps product other than Topps Chrome. I still haven't opened a pack of that yet. If I don't, a streak of opening a new year's worth since 1996 will come to an end.

But, at least my much shorter streak of opening Ginter continues.

I don't usually get Allen and Ginter retail due to lack of luck with it, but this pack surprised me.

I think this was my first Chisholm Yankee card.

Rookie cards of hitters are always welcomed.

Some non-baseball subjects which happens to be my favorite part of this product.

A couple non sport inserts including another dog card. Between the two rounds from Oren and now this one, I really wonder how many I am off from the complete set. I should check.

A mini-Trout chrome card. I haven't ever seen these before in Allen and Ginter, so it kind of surprised me.

And a mini non baseball card. There are so many subjects in this year's product I don't know.

Then came the biggest surprise of them all...

 

An autograph! I don't know who in the world this is, but an auto is an auto especially from a hanger pack. It's impressive. Especially since I used to break/review hobby boxes for Topps and every time I pulled three relics. Autographs were near impossible to find. Not today I guess!

Thinking the next time I get to open something that I need my father to use his magic for it.

*takes a final sip thinking about pulling something bigger next time he brings a pack*

Well, I spent time showing off the pack I opened for Christmas from my parents, now I will have to show off my box of trade stuff I landed from my father. I can't say it's the best stuff he has ever brought over, but there are a few hidden gems in there.

Thoughts on my pack pull welcomed in comments!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

2024 Cards Over Coffee Hall Of Fame Cards Nominees (VOTE NOW!)

The day has come!

It's time for you to send FIVE and ONLY FIVE of the Cards listed below to the The Coffee Card Hall Of Fame!

Make your voice be heard and your vote count!

Here are your nominees and who nominated them,

Nominated by me

 

Nominated by Oren

Nominated by Jafronius

Nominated by Jafronius

Nominated by Fuji 

 

Nominated by Jafronius

 

Nominated by Jafronius

 

Nominated by Matt

 

Nominated by Matt

 

Nominated by RJ

 

Nominated by Oren

Nominated by Matt (this nomination includes all x-ray cards like these)

In comments, just tell me which five you want to go. The ones with the most votes will make it. The inductees will be announced next week or the week after. I will check in to see when the voting goes down.

The fun thing about this years as opposed to the 2022 induction, I didn't do a 2023, is that this time votes can happen. Last time only four cards were nominated and all made it in.

Let your voices be heard below. Sip on that coffee and think it through.

Thanks.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Christmas Cards From An Owl

 

Christmas music is playing, snow is falling, coffee is hot, and I am ready for a post this morning.

Today, my parents are coming over to do their Christmas with us and my father is bringing an extra box of random trade bait. Should be fun. I guess we are also watching the Giants game, we like to be depressed apparently.

This time of year, I love getting cards in the mail. Especially since nobody mails real Christmas cards anymore. My wife and I used to look forward to the mailbox and looking for how many Christmas cards we received to add to our card rack. It used to be either match the number of days in the month or ahead. 

This year, we are on day eight and we have two.

TWO.

I know many have gone to sending digital cards or mostly texts, but it's not the same. What happened to the good old days of Christmas???

So, guess it's sport cards now. I have gotten more of those recently.

Not that I am complaining, I just want both. Best of both worlds.

*takes a sip*

My latest card haul came from the legendary Night Owl Cards who sent me a variety of fun.

 

My lack of funds for the 2024 season has left plenty of gaps in my collection in many collections. Coles are new additions.

So, weren't these minis. I was always a fan of O'Neill.

  

Rizzo is gone. I don't expect him back nor do I want him back. I never felt he provided much in the Yankees lineup other than needing to be replaced because he was never healthy.

  

I only have a few Yankee Soto cards. Without knowing if he will be a long term Yankee I wasn't planning on adding to many. I am however sick of hearing about him every day, just wished he would return to pinstripes already and stop dragging other teams into this. Of course, looking at the Dodgers un-ending amounts of money, watch him go there.

If Soto ends up a Yankee for life, then I will definitely seek more of him in pinstripes.

J-Dom has been a side PC the last few years. This kid has the talent, just needs to play. Hopefully 2025 will be his year.

Stroman had an up and down season for the Yankees. They have so many needs in pitching, it's scary. I don't think Stroman is the answer, that's why he has bounced around.

Just when I was down on Stanton and wanted him gone, he put on a postseason for the ages. He was the reason why the Yankees advanced to the World Series in my opinion.

I have been wanting this card since I first saw it, I believe it WAS on my want list. No more.

 

I know many of you are down on Leaf, but this card looks super cool. I couldn't capture it in full light and my light box couldn't do it either, but believe me, it's awesome.

Thanks again for the mail day Greg!

*takes a sip before finishing up today's post*

Well, I better get to cleaning up soon before my parents arrive. Here's to hoping for some Christmas cards and well, sport cards in the mail this week.

Have a great Sunday full of coffee.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

X-Rayd

With more snow on the way tonight, cold temperatures, it's time for some coffee and cards. I need a distraction.

*takes a sip*

This marks the fourth day in a row I have put a new post on here. This hasn't been done in a while and I am not sure how often this will happen, but this could be the last post of the week as the end of my week gets busy.

It doesn't help that I keep adding stuff to my schedule.

I just recently signed up to be a 3rd-4th grade girls assistant basketball coach. My first coaching gig. Coaching is something I have wanted to do my whole life, and God opened the door in the past week with the opportunity to do so, so I took it. Most of my life I would have turned down the chance and been too scared, but not anymore. If this year has shown me anything it's that life goes by too fast not to do something you want to do. 

With all of the things that happened to me in 2024, who knows how long my road of moments will be and that goes for any of us. Have to take them when you get them.

*takes another sip, looks over the cards today, gets ready to post about them*

Another thing I learned in 2024 is that there is a variety of different tests that doctors can run on you, and I had my share of them.

In 2024, I had plenty of radiology visits with plenty of radiation. Surprised I am not a superhero by now. Coffee Man! Serving out justice one cup at a time!

*thinks about the outfit with a mug featured on the suit*

I had a variety of CT Scans, PET/CT scan, Ultrasound and a few X-Rays. 

The only kind of cool thing about these tests is being able to see what things look like and function like inside of your body. I just wished they had used some of my images on Allen and Ginter instead of animals. 

I could have filled a set myself.

Instead, Topps used animal X-Rays from the Oregon Zoo.

The cards are printed on plastic since X-Ray material would have just ripped in packs. The plastic used though still give these a realistic feel and look. The XRAY-D set is built up of 20 cards and falls randomly in packs of 2024 Topps Allen and Ginter.

These cards were on my list of wants from this year's product along with the rub and smells. Thanks to Oren for getting me a head start on chasing these with our latest trade.

*takes a sip*

Oren didn't just send the X-Ray cards, he also sent some other great Allen and Ginter cards and

 

this sweet hologram!

Thanks Oren, I hope you like your return!

Now the countdown to tonight. My basketball coaching debut happens as we are holding our first practice. Hope things go smoothly and hope the snow can hold off until practice is over.

Not sure I will bring coffee with me yet. Probably not on the first practice. 

Have a great Wednesday.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*