Was able to snag a Jumbo Hobby 2024 Topps Chrome box presale and was surprised (and excited) to see it land today. My autos were OK - got a nice refractor Elly base RC - but landed an Orange Wave /25 Junior Caminero which I was psyched about. First off the print, too, for those who are into that kind of thing.

Also hit a Frozenfractor - my second since they launched last year. Though last year I hit an Aaron Judge and this year it was a Connor Phillips RC. Meh. But still one of my favorite inserts.

Anyone else open any boxes yet?

I took a shot at the Michael Jordan rookie lotto and ended up with a Jay Humphries auto RC jersey tag. Pretty cool card! Obviously not the muscle this set has, but had fun ripping it.

Anyone else try? I’ve been deep into a YouTube rabbit hole on watching people rip it.

This is going to make me want to buy one of those Jersey Fusion 86-87 Fleer repacks. What an insane pull for $185.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9Ca7ecxgq7/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Ok, hear me out: I know there’s a lot of speculation that goes into this weird hot take, but if you just went rookie/prospect hunting this year across all the major sports:

* Wemby (NBA)
* Elly de la Cruz RC and Paul Skenes 1st Bowman’s (MLB)
* CJ Stroud (NFL)
* Connor Bedard (NHL)
* Caitlin Clark (1st Bowman and WNBA rookie card)
* And not to mention the Bron/Bronny auto chase, Charlie Woods (golf) had his first card…
Has there been a year that has been this prolific across all major sports? Again, this takes into account that all of these players will ultimately live up to their hype - but also doesn’t factor in those who will emerge “out of nowhere” (is there a hidden Brady in the mix??)

Got a good laugh out of this one - someone has a Victor Wembanyama SI Kids PSA 3 TAG ONLY for sale. Looks like they cracked it, saved the “tag” and they’re trying to sell it for $5… gotta love the hobby!