Thursday, August 15, 2019

I Got My Eleanor

Holy $#*+!

After 5 years of coming close to landing this SP photo variant of Andrew McCutchen's 2014 Topps Opening Day release I have finally gotten it in hand.

Nate from the blog Bucs Stops Here hooked me up with this unicorn like card.

I told Nate this card was akin to Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds to me.  I had come close on two occasions to acquiring it, but could never actually get it in my hands.

A day went by while he searched to verify he did in fact have the card.  I sat patiently waiting, not knowing what it would be like to actually get possession of this card I have coveted for 5 years.

Then I got this...
Nate being a class act didn't even hold me hostage for the outlandish price that I was offering to get this card.
I sent Nate a package in return for the card and also sent $50 PayPal for the finder's fee.  He claimed it The Most Epic Trade
The link will show sime of the highlights. Below is what I sent him to open. 

Here are the variant, base, and blue parallel

The photo variant has a code of 8969
The base is  8491

Thank you for the card Nate.  I am so glad I can finally cross this card off the needs list. I'm glad you enjoyed the package I sent you.
Man I am pumped about having this in hand finally after all these years.
Wooooooo!

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8 comments:

  1. Johnnys Trading SpotAugust 15, 2019 at 6:55 PM

    I didn't realize that Opening Day had photo variations. Congrats to you both. You for getting the card, and to Nate for cleaning up without asking for it.

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    1. Collecting CutchAugust 16, 2019 at 12:35 PM

      The photo variants are pretty tough pulls.

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    2. FujiAugust 16, 2019 at 2:42 PM

      Congratulations on acquiring your Eleanor! And wow... you didn't hold back on showing your appreciation. Those were some sweet cards you sent his way!

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  2. The Lost CollectorAugust 16, 2019 at 8:57 AM

    Nice pickup, and great reference. I haven't seen that movie in a long time, but I remember enjoying it.

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  3. MattAugust 16, 2019 at 10:53 AM

    I picked up on the Elenor reference right away. The original "Gone In 60 Seconds" movie was written and directed by a guy in my hometown. When the Nick Cage version was released, my local theater had the original Elenor on display!

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    1. Collecting CutchAugust 16, 2019 at 12:35 PM

      I got a two pack of the original and Nic Cage version on DVD. It was one of the first DVDs I ever bought.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 17, 2019 at 9:38 AM

    You and Nate are prime examples of how the hobby is overflowing with generous collectors helping each other out. That was a sick haul you sent him, but there's nothing like acquiring that ultra-rare card for your player PC. Congrats!

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