The Shoebox Delivers Part 3

Coffee has been sitting around for a little while so it's a bit cold, but microwaving it doesn't quite save it either. I will drink it as is for today's post.

Cards are ready next to me, and I am ready for a new Cards Over Coffee.

*takes a cold sip*

With being down still with my very uncomfortable stent, I took some time yesterday to take the remaining photos from my shoebox trade so I can have some post fodder.

Before I continue though with a new part, if you missed the first two parts, get caught up with Part 1 of the magical Shoebox trade and Part 2, which you can see HERE.

Today I will be showing off the key basketball cards I found in the trade. This isn't all of the basketball cards as there was a lot of base, but the cool ones of the group even with a surprise find.

Super Team Redemption Card of the Charlotte Hornets. Who didn't like the Hornets or own a Hornets Starter Jacket in the 90's?

Penny Hardaway Collectors Choice Stick 'Ums

Shaq's first pic as a Laker. I actually picture him with the Lakers more than any other team he played on.

Topps 40th insert of Penny Hardaway.

 

Upper Deck Teammates of Penny Hardaway. I get the feeling the person my father got this box from may have been a fan.

New PC item for my Allan Houston PC. It also features a Marcus Camby and Kerry Kittles rookie.

Penny Hardaway again, but more importantly, MJ which is a side PC for me.

Marcus Camby Collectors Choice Rookie Card

Allen Iverson Rookie Card

Then a mini trio featuring Allen Iverson rookie.

Then came the biggest surprise of them all....

Collectors Choice Kobe Bryant rookie!!!!

Rookie subset of Kobe

Then a mini trio featuring Kobe rookie.

I am still in shock that a Kobe rookie was just sitting in this shoebox. It may not hold a ton of value, but still. IT'S A KOBE BRYANT ROOKIE CARD.

*takes a final sip, will need to toss the rest, before finishing up today's post*

Basketball and baseball part of this trade are done. The next two parts will be football and of course, I will save the best cards for last. Not that Part 4 won't have its good stuff as well.

I hope everyone has a great Wednesday and hope you have a hot cup of coffee, unless you specifically ordered iced coffee.

*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*