Hit my first ever Snack Pack card and it was an auto /5!

I did my first ever damage submission with Topps on a McGonigle 1st Bowman Orange Wave Auto /25 that I hit in a break. I was generally happy with the process (even the phone support when I called to ask about whether I should send it in was fantastic). My only gripe is that it took over three months, but that seems like the way of the hobby world these days. Overall, I’m over the moon that a got a worthy (maybe better?) replacement for my damaged card!

I’ve been on an epic cold streak with breaks over the past couple of months, but maybe a sign that a warmup is on the way?

One of my favorite players (and one of the most frequently bashed guys in the hobby) had an incredible day today, so wanted to come to Mantel to celebrate him. Say what you want about his injury history, but when he’s been healthy he’s put up generational-talent-like numbers, and he a truly great guy and incredibly humble on top of it all. Here’s my autograph collection. I bet you can guess which one is my favorite 😉

I have a card with what appears to be a bubble in the chrome coating that’s kind of blistered on the edge of the card. I assume there’s no such coating on the backs of chrome cards, so it must’ve overflowed from the front? Does anyone know if it’s fixable? It’s the only flaw on the card that I can see (and it’s a dandy of a card too 😬). Any knowledge or advice is appreciated. Thanks!