Contest Winnings from Judson of My Cardboard Habit

I've done a lot of emailing and chatting with Judson from My Cardboard Habit recently.  He recently finished up his Gypsy Queen set for 2013 and he decided to celebrate by giving away a bunch of the hits he acquired while doing so.  I was a late entry to the contest but I also made a post on my blog about it and ended up scoring a bunch of extra entries.  I appreciate everybody saying that they heard about the contest through my blog.  Hopefully each of you followed Judson's blog since he does have a knack for writing interesting posts.

So on to my prize package.  I was not expecting the huge bounty he sent me.  I knew I'd get some hits but definitely not 7!

First up are the autographs.  I think my favorite is the Wally Joyner.  There aren't many cards being produced these days.

I got 2 full sized relic cards too.  I really dig the orange swatch on the Matt Cain card and the white swatch on the Uggla makes it look like theres a hole in the card.

I like mini relics but I've never understood why Topps couldn't make the card inside as big as the frame.  I just don't like them sliding around.  I just noticed how I scanned these cards.  It actually looks like Nolasco is pitching to Brian McCann!

Since I pimped his contest, I also wanted to pimp his Group Break he's got going on.  He's breaking some 2013 Allen & Ginter.  Hurry on over and claim your spot!

Thanks for the awesome prize pack Judson!

Contest Winnings from the Great Kahuna

The Big Kahuna ran a contest a little while back and I was a lucky enough to be the winner.  I was sent a huge prize package that I was very grateful for.  

Turkey Red Chris Ray Relic, I love how the Orange swatch pops out against the tan motif of the entire set.

Back to back posts with Nick Delmonico.  He has baseball in his blood so I think he'll be a quick mover up the Orioles farm system.

It would't be Halloween time if I didn't post this 1999 Upper Deck SPX Albert Belle power explosion insert card.  I still think about those kids egging his house on Halloween because he wouldn't sign autographs for them!

There's one word that comes to my mind when I look at this 1999 Upper Deck SP Authentic Premier Performers Ripken:  Classy.  I really like the design of this card.

I'll close up this post with a 1994 Pinnacle Naturals Ripken.  I didn't even know this set existed until I got this card.  It's really shiny and the scan doesn't do it justice!

Thanks for the awesome prize package Kahuna, I thouroughly enjoyed looking thru the cards!