I've been trying my best to go at this Murad chase with as structured a process as possible. First knock off the relics and minis and then go after the autos. Sounds simple. But I've been really neglecting the minis. I finally put all of my minis into the binder, and I realized that I only filled up a complete page or two. So I've made a couple of raids on sportlots.com and have begun to rectify the situation.
My first purchase was for 9 minis (7 regular and 2 SP's). The regulars were a steal as I got them all for .18 cents a piece. The SP's were $2.45 a piece. And really that's a pretty good deal. It's hard to spend nearly $5.00 dollars on two cards when the rest came so cheap, but it's all about perspective. With the combined shipping and the reasonable price, I couldn't pass them up.
I've also got another batch of minis coming in - and I'm hoping to have the minis done by July. I find that if I set a timetable for myself along with a budget, it makes the collecting much easier.
Here's number 219 (Leandro Barbosa) and 216 (Carlos Boozer).
It also helps to continue to buy cards that I have to put in the binders, because it makes me actually look at the cards. That sounds weird. But it's true. This, to me, is still a great visual art/retro set. And to some degree, when you put together a whole set, it becomes all about the numbers and ceases to be about the cards themselves sometimes. So it's good to get a fresh look again at some cards.
The Boozer, in particular, is a great looking card. I'm not such a fan of either of the players, but I can appreciate the look.
3 comments:
It's coming along pretty nicely. Sportlots is great for finishing off sets.
I love this set! Good luck in your effort to complete it.
I don't need luck, just a bankroll. But thanks. I need the encouragement. It gets difficult to stay motivated sometimes.
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