It's time to dig back into my box of 1998 Collector's Choice Series 2. I've been mostly happy with my box thus far, though the last batch of packs I ripped did seem to be quite heavy on the duplicates. I'm still hoping to finish my set build via this box so let's keep opening packs so I can start sorting cards sooner rather than later!
Pack 21:
Mini Bobbing Head: 19. Derek Jeter
I'm definitely happy to see that Jeter insert pop out of a pack. Anyone who trades online knows that Jeter cards are often difficult to swing deals for - and as someone who doesn't care for the Yankees, I hate "overpaying" for a Jeter card even if it is one I need for a set build. The good news for me is that I won't have to do that for the Mini Bobbing Head set (of course, there are still other big names on the checklist that I need but we'll deal with that once the box rip is completed).
Pack 22:
481. Andy Ashby
Why does Andy Ashby have a fishing pole in hand while in full uniform? There's got to be some sort of story as to what was going on in the photo but I have no idea what it could be. Bullpen hijinks maybe?
Pack 23:
450. Derek Jeter
I apologize for two Jeter scans in the same post but this one had to be shown thanks to Jeter's "Can You Jeter" shirt he is wearing. I have no idea what that phrase is supposed to mean but apparently, Jeter liked it enough that he had a (grossly oversized) shirt made up with that saying across the front of the shirt.
Pack 24:
StarQuest: SQ12. Pedro Martinez
This pack had another Mini Bobbing Head (Jeff Bagwell) but I decided to scan the Pedro card instead since I love the photo used on that card. I have no idea where Pedro is in the photo (is that water in the background?) but the blue sky paired up against the cement railing certainly makes for a unique photo opportunity.
That does it for this batch of packs and I'd say we are right back to a strong set of packs! Lots of good stuff here and some more solid progress toward my set builds.
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