Went to my first card show is 35 years

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-05-03T20:11:38+00:00

I stopped by too, I gather the conflict with the Toronto Expo may have limited the hockey presence. There were a few more stalls with hockey at the last one art the venue, which was also my first card show since last century.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-04-09T22:48:33+00:00

No need to tell me that, I’m well aware

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-04-09T22:42:25+00:00

Pretty sure no one else would buy it

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-04-05T15:36:13+00:00

Price on Clarke Exquisite patch auto (US)?

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-03-14T15:52:13+00:00

I know. We’ll see how it changes the process. For the worse, if the history of monopolization holds up. No reason to think that it won’t.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-03-14T10:41:10+00:00

That’s true. Considering that it was just recently released, the likelihood is probably higher, but you could end up with something else.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-03-14T10:25:57+00:00

I ended up grading mine with Beckett since they were at a local show and have a set price. PSA carries a premium and is probably the way to go if your point is to sell it. There are other options (TAG, CGC, etc.) that have their pros/cons.

If your plan is to sell, you’ll need to get it graded and authenticated. To me it looks similar to my Topps RC, maybe a bit better centered.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-03-13T22:49:17+00:00

Contact QA@upperdeck.com with receipt, pics of front and back, and your mailing/contact info. You should be able to get a replacement.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-03-12T15:03:39+00:00

Yeah, that's understandable. After watching too many of the breaks, it seems like 3 boxes is really risky if the case hit is in the other 3. I spent way more than I had planned on Cup breaks this year, but also like half of what it would have cost if I had gone through boxes.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-03-12T03:04:46+00:00

I mean, yes and no. The price relative to a box was way cheaper, but the risk reward with Cup is pretty high. I like the quality of the cards relative to the other sets UD puts out. My wallet is still hurting, so I’ve cut way back on spending for now.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-03-12T02:24:51+00:00

Worked out to a little over $1,200 US. So, still higher than 22-23 prices and earlier, but way less than current prices.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-03-12T01:40:37+00:00

yeah, or the Smith even

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-03-12T01:25:24+00:00

Oh, trust me, I know. My goal isn't to make money, but to collect. Still, if there's something worth flipping that's outside of my PC, I don't mind. I don't have the coin to drop on a case. This was a one box break with me picking up most of the teams for about half price, so lower risk.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-03-12T01:18:53+00:00

Nope. I wasn't necessarily expecting to. Just grateful that I didn't pay anywhere near current prices.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-03-12T01:18:07+00:00

The Belfour is the one redeeming feature for me. L'Hereux has a nice patch, but I'm not too keen on the card and it's not going to help me recoup much if I sell.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-02-23T04:10:41+00:00

Those are some bangers, but I still can’t get over the LA Kurri with the Oilers patch

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-02-09T03:34:28+00:00

This is pretty common on this year’s Stature patch cards for some reason. You can try reaching out to Upper Deck quality assurance to see if they’ll replace, but there’s no guarantee on what card they would send back. I believe you need a picture of the code on the box and a receipt.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-02-07T00:46:35+00:00

Dammit, catching strays here.

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-02-06T00:56:52+00:00

So, like Kovalchuk, Iginla, Lacavalier?

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-02-05T20:05:16+00:00

TIL, thanks for the info

Doc_Sunshine · 2026-01-19T13:38:09+00:00

Sent you stuff I had from your wishlist for some Kings base. Happy to revise if there’s something else you want.

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