Unfinished Cup:1997 Pro Line NFL Gems Gems Of The NFL

The last couple of days sitting at home after surgery has freed up some time that I didn't have before. 

So, guess what...I am putting some of that extra time into getting some posts done.

Hope you're ready.

*takes a sip of fresh brewed afternoon brew*

Yes, this is another set on my set chases. It's a fun one from the 90's.

If you didn't know, the 90's were ahead of Panini's time with putting jewels into cards. Of course I feel like the late 90's are still ahead in a lot of categories.

Today's set is a really good looking one that I decided to chase out of nowhere after discovering that I had a couple sitting around.

The front of the card features a stud of a player and a stud itself. From my research, these were mail-in redemptions pulled from packs. I am unsure of the odds on these, but can't imagine they were easy pulls.

The odd numbered cards in the set contain emeralds and the even numbered cards have sapphires.

Also, the front of the card is covered in 23K gold.

  

The back of the card features a write up on the player

Overall, there are 16 cards in the set to chase. I have about 5 of them. There are also two bonus Elway variations, but I only plan on collecting the main 16.

Find which ones I need HERE.

I hope everyone is enjoying an afternoon cup with me for today's post, *takes a sip*, and hope you all have a great rest of your Friday.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Shoebox Of Fun

*new month, new post, new cup and new fresh coffee. it's time for some cards over coffee and a lot of cards*

*takes a sip*

My father and I trade on and off and despite being collectors and related, we definitely don't collect the same way.

He is more of the money type looking for players he can make money on whether that be now or later while holding onto at least one card of those players for his own collection. I am more nostalgic and collect cards that have personal meaning to me. I don't care about money, value and simply collect for fun.

We recently pulled off another one of our trades where I trade him a couple of "money" guys and I get a binder or box of mystery in return. The only specifics I have on my return from him is that it includes NY Giants or has some form of 90's nostalgia inside of it.

This Sketchers box had all of that and more.

Here's a sneak peek before we dig deep.

*takes a sip, digs through some cards and gets ready to show off the goods*

There was a lot of cards in the box, but I am only showing off the key card finds. I figured you wouldn't want to spend your day staring at piles of base cards.

Or maybe you are like me and want to. I don't know unless you tell me in comments. But, let's see the good stuff for now,

LT!

Press Pass made some incredible die-cuts back in the day. This is both fun because of the die cut and theme, but the foil etching is a nice touch to.

Some MJ!

That white shirt could easily get coffee stains.

Not sure what these are with blank backs.

Nothing wrong with getting more MJ. You can never have enough MJ, cards or coffee.

Set need!

There was more of these inserts, but being stored and flown around in a shoe box wasn't good for them. These were the only savable.

I have never seen this card before, pretty cool.

RARE!

And my favorite find of the box was actually the last card in the box buried under everything.

 

Zensations die-cut insert of Gary Payton.

Overall, this box was pretty spot on for me. Exactly everything I would have asked for and more.

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

I want to hear your guys thoughts on my finds and your favorite card or cards from this group.

Also, I want you to have a Magnificent Monday and drink plenty of coffee.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Only Time I Want The Edge

*sits down on this frustrating day so far. cold temps to -30, internet being down for 11 days, and other frustrations have led to a calming moment to do a new cards over coffee post with an afternoon cup of delight*

*takes a sip...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. that hits the spot*

There have been arguments since the beginning of time over the edge piece of any baked goods, especially brownies. For me it's no argument, you go for the gooey center every time. This is not just for brownies and desserts, for me, as it's the same way with pasta dishes and anything else you bake. I just am not a fan of the outer edges. I don't like the crunchiness or over cooked parts. Give me chewy over crunchy any day.

I am anti-edge.

The only time an edge is acceptable to me, is when it's a Collectors Edge which I have plenty to show off of with my recent trade with Shane from Cheap Wax Wednesday.

*takes a sip before showing off today's cards*

Shane had gone to a card show to hunt for not only things for himself, but to hunt for things for our trade. He knows how much I am always on the hunt for 90's inserts and parallels and he found plenty for me. 

Today, I am just showing off the Collectors Edge that he found, and I am not going to even comment on each card. I will let the cards do the talking for themselves. So, sit there, scroll slowly, take a sip of coffee (or another beverage if you choose) and enjoy. If it comes to it, grab a snack.

You will quickly see why this is the only time I want the edge.

 

How was that? I bet those made your day. I know they made mine seeing them again, I needed that pick-me-up.

A lot of those cards fit some set chases I had already begun, so when Shane had shown me what he had picked up, I knew it was a double PC find.

Thanks again to Shane from Cheap Wax Wednesday for not only having good taste in pickups, but for snagging these for me.

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

Whether you are an edge or a middle of the dish person, I think we can all agree that Collectors Edge brought a lot to the plate. See what I did there. It's too bad they didn't keep on rolling until today. For those of us that collected in the 90's, we were pretty lucky to have brands like Collectors Edge.

If any of you have any of these for my set chases, let me know and I will give you my list of needs.

In the meantime, comment below if you are an edge or middle person and your thoughts on Collectors Edge and the cards I featured today.

Have a great Thursday.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*