When CGC first started grading cards, I really like their slabs… But I wasn’t sure on the green flips. That being said, the color match between the flip and the Celtics green on this Paul Pierce autographed card worked perfectly. Only better if it was a gem mint 9.5 but I’ll take it. This autograph set might be my all-time favorite in terms of aesthetics.

Yes, I know this isn’t a full size logoman. However, when they rarely come up of one of your favorite players, you have to get whatever you can get your hands on. I traded a Shaquille O’Neal immaculate, gold, multicolor patch auto and cash for this. It is game worn, and it is a 1/1. I’ll have to take what I can get for now.

Topps Contemporary was a pretty cool set. They had extremely bright, very hard to grade, because the surface scratches so easily, refractor-like finishes. They had gold refractor parallels as well. My favorite sunset was the inscriptions subset. I had a hard time deciding between getting this, Paul Pierce, “The Truth” inscription or another one in which he inscribed Celtic pride. You can’t go wrong with the iconic nickname, however. So I settled on this one. And I’m happy I did.

Congratulations to the Celtics for their first round playoff series win over the Magic. Will be tougher 2nd round vs the Knicks who have a lot of length! People don’t realize how few 1998-99 chrome refractors were made. They were short-printed for sure. The Pierce and Nowitzki are the best rookies in the set. I bought this raw and thought it has a great chance at getting a gem mint PSA 10. Alas, I’ll have to settle for the 9 again!

Positing this little two color Boston Celtics game-used Paul Pierce patch from Panini Absolute “Star Gazing” for good luck tonight for the Celtics v the Magic game 3. I think KP and DWhite and PP show up tonight and the Celtics win by 12-16. Fingers crossed!