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This sweet card arrived today.  I won in it some blog contest somewhere………..

2007 Ultimate Collection Materials Silver LT #006/125

JK DAVE!! A BIG THANK-YOU goes to CPADave from First and Goal. I was the selected winner in his Grand Giveaway! If you haven’t been over to First and Goal – Check it out. Its a great resource for the pigskin fans! Thanks again Dave!!

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2008 Timeline Cut Signature Redemption

Arrived today.  2008 UD Timeline Cut Signature Ted Lyons #2/12

2008 Timeline Cut Signature Redemption

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A package arrived today from one of my favorite tradin’ buddies, John over at The Pursuit of 80’s(ness). If you have never dealt with John or never seen his blog, you should check it out. He is a great guy and loves to trade through the mail. John sent over 30 cards this time around and as always it was loaded with goodness. Aside from the Pujols cards I needed John threw in a great selection of cards ranging from a 1989 Topps Chris Carpenter to a 2008 UD Timeline card of Albert. Below are a few of my favorites.

Thanks John

Another thing about this package was the hand written note included. See John always includes a little note to make it more personal and he uses some notebook paper that he appears to have created himself. The reason I bring this is up you ask? Well, you see John is form the UK and as far as I know he has never been to where I am from but a picture on his note had me second guessing that thought.

Good ol Granite City

Read the wall behind him – it says Granite City – which appears is a supply company of some sort wherever that picture was taken. Why is that even relevant you ask – well see, I live in a small town near St. Louis in IL. I am about 20 minutes from downtown and about 10 minutes away from me is this little town called…Granite City. They are mostly known for steel. So John did you know about Granite City IL or is this just one of those crazy coincidences? I would assume the latter but stranger things have happened. Either way I really enjoyed the package and will start your return pile.

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A quick thanks to Rob over at Voice of the Colletctor! Rob asked if he could have the 20th Anniversary inserts from the 2009 Upper Deck Series 1 bust awhile back and I recently sent them his way. Today his return package arrived and it was great!

First up, Rob sent these over:

2008 Topps Big Stix

2008 Topps Bix Stix of Albert and Troy!! I have never seen these in person and I must admit I kinda like them. I mean you can’t beat stickers!

Rob also included some cards in his package….

Thanks Rob!!

Great send Rob. I really appreciate it and hope to do more trading in the future!

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Thanks Brad and Greg!!

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If you remember back when I busted the 2008 Donruss Threads Football, I pulled a Rookie Collection card of Darren McFadden that was damaged.  I sent the card back to Donruss and today it came back.

2008 Donruss Threads Replacement

Yes, that is a piece of foam.

Thanks Donruss for replacing my card in a somewhat timely manner.

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A nice little package arrived today from Wax Heaven. If you have ever dealt with Mario then you already know how generous he is and what an asset to the hobby he is so I’ll spare you all that and just show you what he sent over my way.

2009 Topps Series 1

This is my first 2009 Topps card as I have yet to purchase any. The more I see of the cards, the more I like them. Thanks again Mario – as always it’s greatly appreciated!!

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