2006 Topps Triple Threads, #16/18 ⭐ Barry Bonds 40-40
I don't begrudge Barry Bonds moving on from Pittsburgh to a team that was willing to pay the man what he was worth.
I also don't hold his use of PEDs against him and his numerous MLB accomplishments.
The team owners are complicit and made money hand over fist knowing their star players were "juicing".
Before using PEDs, Barry was a "40-40" man for the Bucs.

2024 Bowman Sterling TEK #ST19, TEK-Gold Refractor #50/50 ⭐ Paul Skenes RC
Another fantastic Bookend Skenes RC - #50/50!
This is a high-demand rookie card combining a scarce serial number, a popular acetate design style, and the massive market heat of Paul Skenes.
It features Topps' distinct "Sterlingtek" acetate (clear plastic-style) finish, which gives the card a modern, high-gloss look compared to standard paper or chrome cards.

2024 Bowman Chrome #31 ⭐ Paul Skenes RC
This is the long awaited Skenes RC.
It captures the official rookie card of the Pittsburgh Pirates' star pitcher and 2023 number-one overall draft pick during one of the most anticipated rookie debuts in modern baseball history.

2024 Panini Three & Two #6, Draft Class #9/99 ⭐ Paul Skenes RC
This is a great numbered issue from the highly acclaimed Panini Three & Two release.
This card was practically a giveaway because Panini's lack of an MLB license — which is also what created the great opportunity to acquire this card.
Collectors know the card exists, but a huge percentage of the market simply isn't looking for it.
Just like all the cards in my Skenes collection -- I didn't buy this as the best Skenes card.

I bought it as a card that has the ingredients of a future cult Skenes card: low production + premium product + excellent design + superstar subject + extremely low PSA population + serial number + Gem Mint condition.
Collect What You Love.❤

2024 Bowman Chrome #31, SP Variation ⭐ Paul Skenes RC
I had to wait a long time for one of these to become available.
It was worth the wait.
Collect What You Love.❤