Time for another one of these! Like most people, I've always enjoyed the Chrome set, even if some of the luster seems to be wearing off these days. It seems every set has a chrome/shiny version these days. And, frankly, the number of cards in this blaster really diminishes the "value" of the blaster. The per card cost makes it nearly impossible to justify unless you're into the high risk high reward game. Assuming there are high rewards available. But, I still enjoy opening packs. So, whatcha gonna do?
How did this box go? Let's find out!
As always, the box. Wish Topps had gone with the Red Sox rookies instead of the Orioles.
Especially all over the packs.
Here's a fun insert of Rafael Devers. Fun, in that it's a nic looking card. But, it's not "clever", which is what I want from my inserts. "Technicolor"? Really? That's an insert set in 2023...cards in color?
And the base Devers. One thing the Chrome does, is make it hard to photograph. No, Devers is not running into the darkness in this pic.
Although, the glare sort of helps this Chris Sale card. I like how it highlights the ball in his hand. Might have been a fun effect to use on the card.
And, there you have it. Three Red Sox cards, none especially interesting. As I mentioned at the start, I don't really see the value. At the price of the blaster, would make way more sense to just grab the Sox cards individually.
How did your blaster go?
Ooh i like that Raffy insert. I'm avoiding these blasters as the singles are so affordable on the secondary market. But it's nice to see you pulled some Sox!
ReplyDeleteYeah, especially when you can get the whole set for the cost of a couple blasters, it doesn't make sense. The gambler in me just can't seem to let it go, however.
DeleteYeah, maybe "Technicolor" could be justified as an insert in Heritage, but not in Chrome or any other non-retro set. I know they're not really aiming at kids anymore, but what would anyone under 20 make of that?
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