That aren’t from the best versions of the Essential Credentials parallels. But still low numbers and still from a high end set. Love picking up cool/rare Pujols stuff at reasonable prices when I find them!

This is in my top 2 favorite Mark McGwire cards. This or the 85 Topps Tiffany USA autograph. That one reminds me of my childhood collecting days - I dreamed of owning that Tiffany rookie. This is my modern day favorite. I need to get it slabbed - not for the grade as much as to protect the card since they scratch so easily.

As a Celtics fan and 2006-07 Credentials collector, this has been high on my list for awhile. Only /67 out there, so not a lot but also not super rare. It’s unfortunate not a lot of the rookies were huge this year as it’s my 2nd favorite year of credentials. Super happy to finally add this to my PC. Peak Rondo was a problem. Tough as nails, annoying on defense, great passing and could be a prolific scorer in burst when he wanted to. Will he make the HOF?!

Stunning card, and one of my best Jermaine O’Neal cards. He’s borderline NBA HOF material but I don’t think he makes it in. One of the last few guys to successfully jump from high school straight to the NBA. He developed in Portland before finding all-star caliber success in Indiana and with the Celtics. Great overall big man with soft hands and a nice touch!

Just like the Tracy McGrady posted earlier, I only have a few Vince Carter cards. He had a stellar 20+ a year and was able to modify his game from the slashing, driving, dunking player into a more patient, strategic position. He definitely deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. This is my favorite part of his, the 2006–2007 essentials, credentials, future parallel. These parallel sets have everything going from them, a great lineage, a high-end brand, and a great look. My second favorite credentials after the 1997-98 which is far out of my price range.