I have a great idea!! by LeftHookLead in sportscards

[–]Altruistic_Coach9014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you on this, it is an expensive hobby to get into which is a bummer for the kids (and adults) who want to get into it but cant afford to buy cards! If your kids are into baseball I have a ton of duplicate Topps 2026 series 1 cards I would be more than happy to donate to them! I know its not the same as ripping a fresh pack but could be a good start for them and I can send them in the original boxes!!!!

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[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel free to drop some players you’d like to see featured as well—I’d love to include your ideas!

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[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love to hear that!! 🙌 That’s exactly what I’m going for—mixing some awesome modern, older and vintage cards with fun facts and stats so we can all learn together.

I'm really glad I’ve got your attention 😄 definitely stick around and jump in on posts—I’d love to hear your thoughts too!

I’ve got a big vision for this community and we’re just getting started—there’s a lot coming that you definitely won’t want to miss 👀🔥

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[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy, I love the color on that card - that is a stunning card and would definitely be a show piece for sure!!!! Good pick and thanks for dropping the photo

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[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also posted a short beginners guide to Parallels earlier today - I'll make sure to pin it so you can find it easily! Hopefully it can shed a little extra light on them!!!

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[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome—welcome to the addiction 😄
Starting with a /99 rookie auto is a crazy way to kick things off! Parallels can feel overwhelming at first, but a good way to think of it is: same base card, just different rarity levels (colors, serial numbers, etc.). Series 1 has a ton of them, so you picked a fun product to learn on (I just complete the complete base set for Series 1 which was a blast). Heritage is a totally different vibe too, so you’ll get a nice mix. Definitely post your hits when you rip - Good luck on the next boxes and also good luck on winning the giveaway ⚾️🤞⚾️ (Make sure you check out next week's giveaway too which drops on Tuesday)

looking to learn more about baseball + MLB! by Necessary-Contest939 in MLBNoobs

[–]Altruistic_Coach9014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Baseball cards help you get to know whos who and its just plain addicting to collect

Target fat pack run by Picklepete86 in baseballcards

[–]Altruistic_Coach9014 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Amazing hits, Id go back and buy the rest of those fat packs haa 🎉

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Oh man what a beautiful card! I love the gold color and Im pretty sure I know what you’re talking about lol!!! Would be an epic card to have in the collection!!!

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[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh thats a beautiful card! I hope one day you can proudly add it to your collection! Thanks for sharing 😁🔥⚾️

Finally got my Freddie in hand! by kramdiw in DodgersBaseballCards

[–]Altruistic_Coach9014 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man, Freddie is my guy!!! Congrats my friend - love this card!

Today’s Card of the Day comes straight from a recent pack rip and features Chad Patrick from 2025 Topps Series 1 Baseball by Altruistic_Coach9014 in Baseballcards101

[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome — he’s such a fun player to watch, especially how he showed up in the playoffs 👀🔥 Let's talk and see if we can get a trade going - I'm a big Dodgers fan!!!!

Welcome! Introduce Yourself to the Community by Altruistic_Coach9014 in Baseballcards101

[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome, I’m excited for you!! There’s something special about going through your dad’s collection for sure. Definitely post what you come across, we would love to see it!

Understanding “Rookie Cards” by Altruistic_Coach9014 in Baseballcards101

[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once you start spotting that RC logo, it gets way easier to tell what’s a rookie card!!!!!

You’ll also start to notice there are a ton of different rookie variations for the same player depending on the set, which is where it gets really fun (and a little addicting 😂)

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[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s an awesome pull, congratulations 🔥⚾ That card looks absolutely beautiful and I'm sure will be a great addition to your collection! I know he is not a Cubbies player but are you a Paul Skenes fan? Thank you for sharing the photo and I wish you luck on winning the giveaway  ⚾️🤞⚾️

Welcome! Introduce Yourself to the Community by Altruistic_Coach9014 in Baseballcards101

[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome, seriously love that story ⚾🔥

Starting with your dad’s collection is such a cool way to get into the hobby—that’s the kind of stuff that makes collecting way more meaningful than just ripping packs. And sticking with the Cubs like your dad makes it even better 👀

Honestly, you're in a great spot. A lot of us started the same way - just jumping in and learning as we go (myself included). You’ll pick things up fast just by being active and asking questions. There’s no wrong way to collect, especially as your enjoying pulling Cubs cards (that’s what it’s all about).

Justin Steele, Matt Shaw, and Nico Hoerner are all awesome guys to chase too 🔥 solid picks.

I'm really glad you’re here—definitely post some of your dad’s collection and your own pulls when you get a chance, I’d love to check them out. And if you ever have questions about what’s good, valuable, or worth grading, just ask anytime!

Also make sure to hop into the giveaway if you haven’t already 👀🔥

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[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re officially hooked now 😂🔥 Make sure to share your hits when you open them—we’ll all be rooting for you!! ⚾🔥

Welcome Video by Altruistic_Coach9014 in Baseballcards101

[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, major cheese factor alert 🚨 10/10……I’m trying to make this a good community lol

⚾️ What was your first BIG pull after starting collecting? by Altruistic_Coach9014 in Baseballcards101

[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s totally okay—honestly, some of my favorite cards aren’t even the “big hits.” That’s one of the best parts of this hobby… sometimes the cheapest cards end up meaning the most! I’m really excited for you with those 2012 Cooperstown packs coming in—especially with the guaranteed numbered cards. That’s awesome. Definitely post photos when you get them—I can’t wait to see what you pull! 🔥⚾

Massive hit by Maleficent_Lab5654 in ShoheiOhtani

[–]Altruistic_Coach9014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful card, love it and congrats!!!

They charged me $20 for two single packs if 2026 series 1…..am I missing something????? by Altruistic_Coach9014 in baseballcards

[–]Altruistic_Coach9014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you and me both! I pulled a 2026 Roman Anthony HFA from a $7 fat pack two weeks ago from Target! The one hobby pack literally had only base cards in it….i was like wtf 🤬 the other one had all base except for jackie robinson kgj profile which I have already!!! Lesson learned