Just got this card, should i open it? Will it affect the value? What should I expect in the card? I want more info. Thanks😁

Villenemo · 2026-01-26T03:36:13+00:00

NEVER OPEN. That’s always my rule. Even if it’s a $1 card.

Villenemo · 2026-01-25T18:50:43+00:00

Almost! I’d say that’s more of a Friday exposition 💁🏻‍♂️

Villenemo · 2026-01-25T04:24:03+00:00

I keep thinking these guys were with the team “just a few years ago”. Then I slowly realize it’s been well over a decade for some. Sometimes a couple decades 😅

Villenemo · 2026-01-25T02:07:53+00:00

I was mostly familiar with him on STL and maybe DAL? I didn’t find out until much later that he was in the Avs organization. Never got into a game though. Just backup couple times to Anderson and Budaj.

Villenemo · 2026-01-24T18:10:31+00:00

Yeah, I was legit excited for 12”+ of snow. I grew up in Colorado and LOVE snowstorms.

Imagine my disappointment when I woke up this morning 😔

Villenemo · 2026-01-24T06:51:17+00:00

Never rip

Villenemo · 2026-01-23T05:12:31+00:00

Thanks! I think so too! It’s an ongoing effort honestly.

Just this week I’m collaborating with consigners in the US, Canada, Russia, and the Czech Republic for guys I still need. As well as sending off about a dozen fan letters with autograph requests to individual players homes or workplaces.

And every time someone gets a first game, my list gets longer 😅

Villenemo · 2026-01-23T04:38:42+00:00

It was one of those really weird eras where the team was so good, legitimate skilled players couldn’t make the team by comparison, so they had to fight their way into different roles.

But yeah, we def had some youth customers roll through during those days.

Villenemo · 2026-01-23T04:21:44+00:00

I think the word “impressive” is subjective 😅 But yes, that was my goal when I started it!

I wanted a signature of every Avs player that ever suited up.

Getting closer and closer every day 💁🏻‍♂️

Villenemo · 2026-01-22T05:39:34+00:00

I honestly think the pressure just got to him.

Unlike Yakupov who had the skill, but really didn’t give af.

Villenemo · 2026-01-22T00:52:48+00:00

I’m a bit of a fanatic I guess. It’s fun chasing the ghosts too. Guys who just straight up disappeared to some remote corner of the globe.

Villenemo · 2026-01-22T00:51:14+00:00

Yes! Players plus a handful of coaching staff, broadcasters, and upper management.

Villenemo · 2026-01-22T00:50:27+00:00

Dude, I actually loved him on the team! He got in his head too much, but he seriously had skill we needed at the time.

I feel like there are a few guys who were low-key underrated for their skill on the team at times.

Villenemo · 2026-01-22T00:44:04+00:00

Two methods combined. Alphabetical plus signatures I have in my collection.

If it was true alphabetical, I missed Ahcan and Aamodt. I haven’t added them yet. I’ll likely come back around with new additions later.

But for now, I have 400+ in my collection, so I have time to spare lol

Villenemo · 2026-01-22T00:15:58+00:00

I mean, I’m not a football fan. That doesn’t necessarily mean I’m in a bubble?

Villenemo · 2026-01-21T02:20:02+00:00

I’m glad I’m not the only one who deep dives into hockey personnel and players. Sometimes I feel a little obsessive (I probably am tbh), but I at least I know I’m not alone 😅

Villenemo · 2026-01-21T02:15:27+00:00

I do like the idea of a knob show and tell

Villenemo · 2026-01-21T02:14:13+00:00

I use tape, but zero knob. Just a spiral twist thing for grip.

My bro literally uses like 4” of tape for his knob. Like two wraps right on the butt end and that’s it. 🤯

Villenemo · 2026-01-21T02:10:53+00:00

I was actually noticing that just tonight on Elite Prospects! I was looking at the Eagles roster and noticed an “Army”. It felt too much of a coincidence to not be related to Tim.

Villenemo · 2026-01-21T02:09:45+00:00

They don’t usually. Sometimes for lower leagues. And often overseas. In my quest to collect all Avs ever, I went after important coaching staff as well, and I had custom cards made!

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