Worth The Wait Part 2

Coffee is ready, dentist appointment is done-no cavities- and I have some cards to show off finally.

Without further ado, let's do some Cards Over Coffee.

I hope this post was Worth The Wait for you guys, I know I have been biting my time to show this one off.

But, here we go. 

This is a follow up part to the first half of my mail day from @90sNicheFBCard. There is actually a third part to, but you will have to read and check out Big Blue Cardboard to see that part when it's posted.

Today, it is strictly baseball heavy and I know there are plenty of baseball card readers out there.

Let's kick it off with this beautiful Double Relic autograph of Dave Winfield.

I am probably one of the few collectors out there who actually likes the manufactured relics more than a plain colored jersey card.

I always liked Robinson Cano, this is my first autograph of him.

Nick Nelson is a Philly now, sounds like it's a good thing looking at his stats. Yankees traded him off to make room for prospects on their 40-man roster.

 

Gleyber Torres autograph! This will replace the one I traded off. I regret doing that, and even though this one is not in Yankee uniform, it's a rookie one so that's cooler.

And the final card in this post, not final card overall as there will be some cool cards posted on Big Blue Cardboard and there were also many others I didn't post here, was a BIG SURPRISE and wasn't a part of our trade.

It was shocking. It was beautiful. It was like that instant first sip of coffee in that morning that takes you to heaven.

It was my first Juan Soto autograph!!!!

Yes, I am as blown away as you are. Try not to spill your coffee.

I think Bryan sent it because he felt bad I waited so long for the mail day even though I was fine with it. But, I believe he sent it because he is a good friend with a big heart.

Thanks so much again Bryan!

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

This mail day was so worth the wait. There was so much fun in the box and a lot of cards I didn't either remember or recognize as a part of our trade. And of course, finishing out the package with the surprise Soto autograph is never a bad way to end.

I think we are on our way for our newest trade, and I bet this one will also be worth the wait when it's completed.

I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Coffee Break:2022 Topps Update Baseball

*new post, new cards, new break. let's do this.*

*takes a sip, bite of asiago bagel with jalapeño cheese made ahead of time and gets ready for a new cards over coffee*

Welcome back readers! Who is ready for a new Cards Over Coffee post? I see you tipping the mug towards the computer!

Today, I will be breaking a box of 2022 Topps Update baseball so with no further delay, let's get to this.

*takes another sip, another bite and gets ready for today's post*

 

Every hobby box of 2022 Topps Update comes with 24 packs of 14 cards. There is one autograph or relic per box and boxes currently are $110.

*takes a sip, begins to rip*

Every box also comes with a silver pack box topper.

There are 4 cards in every pack of Topps Chrome Update silver packs.

Nothing too special here. Once again, the 1987 design is getting an appearance. I am really tired of seeing it. Would be more fun if they did a different Topps design every year on these throwbacks. Let's see 1988 Topps next year!!

BASE:

The base card set is 330 cards deep. It has players in updated uniforms (by the way, didn't know Cano was still playing)

The rookies which is the most important part of the product to me.

And plenty of subset fun.

SHORT PRINTS

Here was my box variation.

PARALLELS:

Topps Update has the following parallels,

Gold Foil, Royal Blue, Rainbow Foil, Gold /2022, Green Foil /499, Advanced Stats /300, Orange Foil /299, Red Foil /199, Vintage Stock /99, Independence Day /76, Black /70, Mother’s Day Hot Pink /50, Father’s Day Powder Blue /50, Memorial Day Camo /25, Platinum 1/1, and Printing Plates 1/1

Rainbow Foil

Gold /2022

 

Green Foil /499

INSERTS:

Some inserts have the following parallels,
Blue, Black /299, Gold /75, Red /10, and Platinum 1/1.

MLB All-Star Game, which is usually a subset, but now turned insert. Not that exciting. There are 50 of these to chase as well.

Speaking of 50 card insert sets, there is that darn 1987 Topps again!!

However, I really dig the 25-card set of Topps Black Gold. These take me back and maybe for once a newer card looks better than the original. Let me know if you agree in comments.

Diamond-Greats Die Cut set. There are 25 cards to collect as well. Got my boy Griffey so I was happy!

30 cards makes up Generation Now insert set. Love the shine!

25 cards make up the Paragons Of The Postseason set. I pulled one of my least favorite players.

HITS:

I was getting nervous. It came down to the last pack and it wasn't thick. I can't remember the last time I pulled an autograph in Update or any flagship Topps but here we are. It's not really anyone I know, but it's still an autograph.

Ratings (ratings based on 1-5 🍵 on this break and not overall product)

Design 🍵🍵
Photography 🍵🍵🍵
Inserts 🍵🍵🍵
Hits 🍵
Price 🍵
Value 🍵

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

OVERALL THOUGHTS:

I got exactly what I wanted from Update, the rookies. That's pretty much my only chase from this product. But, I will say that a few of the inserts really caught my attention, no I am not looking at you 1987 anything.

Let me know your thoughts in comments on this product.

*takes one final sip and final bite of bagel*

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*