2005 Topps Retired Black Parallel #44/54

In tonight's mail: beautiful black sparkle low numbered parallel. Not a fancy patch or auto, but a great card nonetheless. The photo is priceless: circa 1983 Fisk in full "Commander" mode. These kind of cards are why I got into collecting in the first place. Sweet parallel in NM shape! I've wanted this particular Fisk for the collection for years now but could never get it at a good price - they can get pretty spendy.

I also have the base card and the Gold parallel #/500. This is item number 1,327 in the Fisk Obsession collection.



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2002 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Ultimate Signatures #101/250

Have been selling quite a few unwanted cards lately. The proceeds are building up, just waiting to feed the Fisk Obsession. I love to get auto cards, but a lot of the mid-2000's sticker autos have marginal designs and autos that are either partially covered by the card or the signer's ink went off the sticker. In a word, they're shoddy. So it was with glee that I saw this 2002 UD with a clean on-card sig. The fade effect on the blue background is beautiful. A rare on-card design that I haven't seen equaled until the 2010 era on-cards. Made the owner a "best offer" and scored it. Stoked.



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2012 Panini Playoff Prime Cuts Colossal Jumbo Patch #30/49

After a year of hunting for the right price, finally snagged this great looking Fisk. Love the orange-black-cream colors and the 'X' cut around the patch. I really like the low numbering on patch cards which have gotten crazy plentiful and lost a lot of their value and interest. Not crazy about the plain white front of the ball cap on Fisk due to Panini's lack of an MLBPA licensing deal. The lack of a White Sox logo sticks out like a sore thumb and reminds me of how money is such a big part of the hobby and sport. I collect to FORGET about that stuff. Oh well. Overall I still like the card.



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1998 Upper Deck Retro Sign of the Times

Is this maybe the oldest of the on-card autos? No, but close. I think the 1997 was first. But I've always been impressed with the innovation and quality of Upper Deck, even though the company was run by shysters. Clean white borders and glossy image look very 90's yet it has that retro feel. I already have this card PSA graded. Grabbed this one on eBay for about 1/3 of what it should sell for. Not sure if I'll keep it or flip it yet. Either way, great card.



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2013 Panini Cooperstown Orange Sparkle #/325

Haven't seen much of these Orange parallels on eBay, at least of Fisk. In fact I this is the only one. Sweet sparkle, great color. My favorite of these parallels so far. Not sure what the whole checklist is, but this completes the Fisk Cooperstown Rainbow that I'm aware of. This is my only card in today's mail. After working a 14 hour day, it makes me smile :) Old wax goodness....



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