2023 Panini Elite Extra, Orange Die-Cut, #'d/99 ⭐ Paul Skenes RC
I just got these cards back from PSA today.
This is one of the most satisfying Skenes' acquisitions I've made.
These cards are amazing.
I bought these cards raw and submitted them to PSA so long ago that I'd nearly forgotten about them.
This set is almost a perfect embodiment of my collecting philosophy - "Collect What You Love."❤

It isn't the most expensive Skenes set.

It isn't the lowest-numbered Skenes parallel.

It isn't a 1/1.

But it has something those things don't necessarily have, but are important to me:

a complete visual concept, unusual physical construction, genuine scarcity, exceptional grading, a population-leading configuration, and a connection to Roberto Clemente through the one perfect card because the last card, graded PSA 10 is numbered #21/99.

2023 Panini Elite Extra Edition, #FS-8, Orange Die Cut ⭐ Paul Skenes #75/99
I love the colors on this card - It's a real beauty to hold in hand.
I know what you're thinking - why didn't I get one in a PSA 10 holder.
The truth is that none exist.
This is the highest graded example of this card.
As you may know, die cut cards are notoriously difficult to get an ultra-high grade and such is the case with this card.
I'm happy to have one.
Collect What You Love.❤