<< <i>OK, I've got a question. I see that the Crack the Code cards are numbered. For instance, Furcal has a CtC #113, and I can see mini parallels numbered the same and with the same picture. Are all CtC cards part of the base set, or is there a CtC and and regular card without the CtC border? >>
I have not looked through any of my base cards but I do have the Smoltz in both the base card and the Ctc. Someone tried telling people that the cards with the Ctc didn't have base cards, this isn't true, Im sure someone else can confirm. The question remains, does every card 1-350 have a Ctc parallel?
I was a bit disapointed in my case but a Big Z silk and Mantle relic made up for it. Here are some of my highlights
Edit to add I got a ton of relics and one rip that I ripped. Inside was extended set Randy Johnson. Ton of code cards too! Now for the long process of sorting that will happen over the weekend.
<< <i>I wont be doing the entire bazooka set, but just trying to pick up as many as I can. I have a great collection of autos from all three years and rip cards from 2008, I would like to believe that I have a nice red ink Ryan Howard in one of those rip cards. I will also be gunning for anything Beethoven this year!
I like the fact that a lot of these cards are hand numbered, but what will prevent scammers on ebay doing the numbering on non legit cards? I have not seen one in person yet so maybe it would be easy to tell a fake.
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<< <i>I like the fact that a lot of these cards are hand numbered, but what will prevent scammers on ebay doing the numbering on non legit cards? I have not seen one in person yet so maybe it would be easy to tell a fake. >>
Hand numbered cards are either Bazooka back or no number on back (other than 1 of 1s and a few SP spoof relics), so if you see a card that is numbered without being one of the two, it's no good.
the /25 bazooka parallels are distinct enough on their own - red back with the Bazooka logo.
the /50s are a little tougher - the only distinction is that they are missing the card number on back. The past three years these NNO parallels were not serially numbered. I like the fact that this year they are. I suppose someone could lightly scrape off the card number from a regular mini, but that would be hard to hide from the buyer once the card was delivered. Not worth it for the $5 or so that the NNOs usually garner.
What kind of budget would be needed to assemble a complete collection of the Bazooka minis? Are we talking an average of $5/card.....$10/card? Do you think an entire set would be a 1 of 1?
Doran... Nothing can help the cubs now! What I like about the crack the code cards is the fact its basically a varation from the base card adding more value to the set. Here are the rest of my relics. Many dupes that will be availabel for trade.
My 15 boxes have arrived, so once the Cardinals/Cubs game starts in about 3 hours I'll do some ripping.
Who am I kidding, I'll start ripping now, but I'm away from my scanner so if anything is desrving of pics it will have to be digital camera or wait until the end of ripping.
Sorry for the delay, but these posts are worthless without scans so I had to hook up a scanner, the top 2 are my hits from the first box. Box 2 was a little better.
4 Highlights 2 Code 10 reg minis 6 A&G backs 3 Blacks 2 National Heroes 2 Hoaxes 1 Creatures Quentin Jersey Simpson/Bunker relic Scherzer Silk Yuto Red Ink auto 6/10
It's 90 degree in my apartment (I typically run the AC on 70 to 72)...the fan on the condenser went out last night...they're replacing it now thankfully...I was going to go buy a box to rip, but I'm so miserable I don't want to sweat all over the cards. So I didn't. I hate when it gets hot and humid in my place though...I worry about the cards.
My poor dogs keep laying on their backs under the ceiling fans to cool off their testicles.
4 Highlights 2 Code 11 reg minis 5 A&G backs 2 Blacks 2 National Heroes 2 Hoaxes 1 Creatures Upton Jersey Howard Jersey Howard Bat J.D. Drew Cyan Plate
I have a half case that shipped from ATL yesterday...it's already in Houston, but didn't arrive until lunch time so I can't get it until Monday...so close, yet so far.
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<< <i>OK, I've got a question. I see that the Crack the Code cards are numbered. For instance, Furcal has a CtC #113, and I can see mini parallels numbered the same and with the same picture. Are all CtC cards part of the base set, or is there a CtC and and regular card without the CtC border? >>
I have not looked through any of my base cards but I do have the Smoltz in both the base card and the Ctc. Someone tried telling people that the cards with
the Ctc didn't have base cards, this isn't true, Im sure someone else can confirm. The question remains, does every card 1-350 have a Ctc parallel?
Kevin >>
I have Berkman in both...someone else too.
Edit to add I got a ton of relics and one rip that I ripped. Inside was extended set Randy Johnson. Ton of code cards too! Now for the long process of sorting that will happen over the weekend.
My Sandberg topps basic set
My Sandberg Topps Master set
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<< <i>I wont be doing the entire bazooka set, but just trying to pick up as many as I can. I have a great collection of autos from all three years and rip cards
from 2008, I would like to believe that I have a nice red ink Ryan Howard in one of those rip cards. I will also be gunning for anything Beethoven this
year!
Kevin >>
2009 Beethoven wood GL!
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<< <i>I like the fact that a lot of these cards are hand numbered, but what will prevent scammers on ebay doing the numbering on non legit cards? I have not seen one in person yet so maybe it would be easy to tell a fake. >>
Hand numbered cards are either Bazooka back or no number on back (other than 1 of 1s and a few SP spoof relics), so if you see a card that is numbered without being one of the two, it's no good.
the /50s are a little tougher - the only distinction is that they are missing the card number on back. The past three years these NNO parallels were not serially numbered. I like the fact that this year they are. I suppose someone could lightly scrape off the card number from a regular mini, but that would be hard to hide from the buyer once the card was delivered. Not worth it for the $5 or so that the NNOs usually garner.
2009 NNO
2008 NNO
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What I like about the crack the code cards is the fact its basically a varation from the base card adding more value to the set. Here are the rest of my relics. Many dupes that will be availabel for trade.
My Sandberg topps basic set
My Sandberg Topps Master set
Dave
1957 Topps 99% 7.40 GPA
Hank Aaron Basic PSA 7-8(75%)
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<< <i>Mikey-Poo >>
bummer, guess I won't be pulling that one tonight
<< <i>Good stuff Cory, I'll trade you for the pujols if I don't pull one. >>
I see many blasters in my future so I may have more. I see someone pulled a nice red swatch a few pages earlier.
My Sandberg topps basic set
My Sandberg Topps Master set
Who am I kidding, I'll start ripping now, but I'm away from my scanner so if anything is desrving of pics it will have to be digital camera or wait until the end of ripping.
My Registry Sets
BOX 1
4 Highlights
2 Code
13 reg minis
4 A&G backs
2 Blacks
2 National Heroes
2 Hoaxes
Rolen Jersey
Longoria Jersey
Bruce Auto
Florence Nightingale Bazooka #6/25
Not a bad start, hope it holds out.
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4 Highlights
2 Code
10 reg minis
6 A&G backs
3 Blacks
2 National Heroes
2 Hoaxes
1 Creatures
Quentin Jersey
Simpson/Bunker relic
Scherzer Silk
Yuto Red Ink auto 6/10
My Registry Sets
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My Registry Sets
4 Highlights
3 Code
11 reg minis
6 A&G backs
3 Blacks
1 National Heroes
2 Hoaxes
1 Creatures
Teixeira Jersey
Maybin Bat
Lowell Auto
Motte Silk
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My Sandberg topps basic set
My Sandberg Topps Master set
Box 1
4 Highlights
2 Code
11 reg minis
5 A&G backs
3 Blacks
2 National Heroes
2 Hoaxes
1 Creatures
Rollins Jersey
Ichiro Bat
Casilla Auto
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My Sandberg topps basic set
My Sandberg Topps Master set
Box 2
4 Highlights
2 Code
12 reg minis
5 A&G backs
3 Blacks
2 National Heroes
2 Hoaxes
Upton Jersey
Teixeira Jersey
Helton Jersey
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Box 3
4 Highlights
2 Code
10 reg minis
3 A&G backs (actually 5, but 2 were completely destroyed)
3 Blacks
2 National Heroes
2 Hoaxes
1 Creature
Hawpe NNO
Lincecum Jersey
Shani Davis Relic Redemption
Tunnicliffe Auto
Pedroia Silk
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My poor dogs keep laying on their backs under the ceiling fans to cool off their testicles.
My Registry Sets
<< <i>I couldn't handle 90 in the house, my thermostat is kept at 61...I like it cold. >>
Me too, but in Houston anything lower than 70 and even the best unit has a hard time cycling. I settle on what I can get.
My Sandberg topps basic set
My Sandberg Topps Master set
Box 4
4 Highlights
2 Code
12 reg minis
6 A&G backs
2 Blacks
2 National Heroes
2 Hoaxes
Gatling NNO
Sizemore Jersey
McConiughey Relic
Dewitt Auto
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15 ag back mini
2 hoax
2 wleaders
2 black
2 reg mini
1 bazooka
ichiro mini messed up ag back!
Box 5
5 Highlights
2 Code
12 reg minis
6 A&G backs
3 Blacks
2 National Heroes
2 Hoaxes
Hafner Jersey
Doumit Jersey
Simpson Bunker Auto
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They must have raided Ichiro's locker. Im seeing TONS of his memorabilia cards!
4 Highlights
2 Code
11 reg minis
5 A&G backs
2 Blacks
2 National Heroes
2 Hoaxes
1 Creatures
Upton Jersey
Howard Jersey
Howard Bat
J.D. Drew Cyan Plate
My Registry Sets
My Registry Sets
My Sandberg topps basic set
My Sandberg Topps Master set
4 Highlights
2 Code
11 reg minis
5 A&G backs
2 Blacks
2 National Heroes
2 Hoaxes
1 Creatures
Braun Jersey
Simpson/Bunker relic
Holliday Auto
Konerko Bazooka #1/25
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I have a half case that shipped from ATL yesterday...it's already in Houston, but didn't arrive until lunch time so I can't get it until Monday...so close, yet so far.