A huge day for me – after 3 years – The Eminence base set /10 is complete

[goehring9]

What an excellent conclusion to a great story. So happy for you! Must be an amazing feeling.
In the end it doesn’t matter if the set is bashed by others. You collect for YOU nobody else.


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[Cavaliercards]

Congrats on finishing the set it is a beautiful one.

[the27guy]

Originally Posted by smalltown

No Rose plate = not complete. Nice try though.

I should have known.

Originally Posted by pandamancc

Solute to that gorgeous base set! I’ve been following your threads for a few years now and I can rest easy finally LOL great achievement and I hope you make another set with /5 base parallels

Here is my little project, not even close to yours but just want to show the same love to one of the best product Panini has ever produced IMO.


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Ooooh. With the Kobe Box! I like it! I still have my Eminence Build-a-box too! Do you have plans for the second tray?

I owned the Kobe Gilded Graph Platinum for a hot second before moving it to Kamino. Those gold Gilded graphs are super pretty. I like the silver base cards more than the golds but only because I see the silver /10 as the "base" and the gold as a parallel. But I sure think they're nice looking! I only have the Dirk.

Originally Posted by splum

This might be the weirdest thing I've ever willingly say, but ever since your top 100 thread I think about that Larry Bird Team USA logo card on a daily basis. What an amazing achievement finishing the set. Congrats to you and everyone that chipped in along the way. We'll find you that Derrick Rose some day.

Ha! I have those moments too. I'm obsessed with a few cards and that is one of them. To think of where that patch came from.... I know it's crazy but that might be my favorite card. I felt dirty putting it at third or fourth on the top 100 list. It's just perfect.

Originally Posted by jubei777

very impressive accomplishment. what's the next project?

I'm still working on the top 100. I just switched out a big card that I didn't need anymore for a big one that I REALLLY wanted. I'll do a mailday for that one when it arrives.

I'll keep working on the top 100 list and trying to perfect it. I need to figure out a new set to work on..... maybe.

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Nice job! Did you tell Panini you figured out who was missing?

Nah. There response to me was kind of form letter-ish. I was kind of put off by it. Here I am putting together their highest set ever, and I get two sentences with relatively no personal touch? Oh well. Maybe the rep was just having a bad day.

Originally Posted by Saraste

I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that I have followed your quest from the beginning. I remember all of the flack you received from various sources around here. I admire your "sticktoitiveness" in finally getting this completed. Hopefully you will finally get a Rose plate to make it truly complete.

This is a post that I appreciate. Thank you! It took some perseverence!

Originally Posted by PKIPP

Congrats Adam, awesome set and from seeing your posts on here I can tell this is one of your favorites. You deserve a beer or 10 after putting that together!

I don't drink, but I'll defintely have a root beer. and you're right, it is absolutely one of my faves. Love your avatar btw.

Originally Posted by indyguy

Good googly moogly! Great set!

In looking at the action shots, I love that Malone and Zo are almost identical in their action. Biceps all oiled up, glistening in the bright lights, ripped and ready to burst all over someone's unwitting face...

I like the action shots too! I hadn't noticed that about the Malone and Mourning. You're right!

Originally Posted by volblorx8634

I haven't been around for a while as work is taking over my life, but I have to take the time out to congratulate you on an amazing accomplishment. The patience and persistence necessary to complete such a set, in addition to the cards themselves, are quite impressive!

Work does the same to me sometimes man. Keep going. Thanks for stopping in. It was a blast!

Originally Posted by frisbeesteve

Congratulations Adam, on this truly monumental achievement, it's really exciting to get to see this one practically wrapped up!!! I'll bet the shimmer from the holofoil was overwhelming for that group picture. It will only be a matter of time before we help you find that pesky Rose plate to fill in that last gap in your set.

As is often the case with so many sets, my appreciation for the cards grows even more when they can all be seen together. I know many dislike the fat gold signatures on these which is at least somewhat understandable, but I still like most of them. My co-favorites are the Vinsanity and the Webber, both of whom laid down stunning versions of their autos, tastefully exceeding the autograph space. My least favorite is the Hill, who ordinarily has a beautiful autograph, but confined himself to too small of a space for it.

Finally, also really enjoyed checking out your non-set Eminence pieces... just jaw dropping stuff there! I think it's safe to say that if you ever tire of going by 27guy, you should rightly be able to switch to EminenceDude or something like that.

Thanks for the thoughtful response and coming along for the ride. Your favorites and least favorites match mine nearly exactly. The Hill is also my least favorite. He couldn't figure out the pen. All of them that I have seen have that weird studder in the middle of his name. Too bad. Tony Parker is also BAD. Especially because he's the only guy out of 47 who couldn't figure out what color to sign in. At least he got his championship tag right. Lol.

The funny thing about that Vince is that it's literally the only one to surface to date. I put a max bid of some insane amount and then won it for under $300. Webber's autographs in Eminence are incredible. So much detail.

THanks for checking out the non-base stuff. Those are absolute treasures. Every time I look at them, I feel grateful that I didn't listen to the hate.

As for changing to the Eminencedude or whatever, there's a guy who has opened thirty or forty something cases of the stuff and he's kept all of the high end.... and man, he has some just bonkers cards. I have sworn to not tell anyone what he has, but put it this way..... if we took his top ten Eminence cards, and mine, and made a combined top ten list, I don't think I'd get more than 3 or MAYBE 4 cards on that list. His collection is better. But the Bird is my favorite card out of the product.

Originally Posted by theLUCKYshow

Just disgusting! After you find that Rose plate, what’s next?

Top 100 adjustments.

Originally Posted by Digerati

Wow, what a massive accomplishment. Congrats to you sir! So many beautiful cards in that set.
I would also like to mention that I almost exploded with jealous rage when I saw that 1/1 AD patch auto and the Curry #/10 patch auto from the other gallery
So you know...congrats on that or whatever.

You're the man. Thanks for always being cool. I like those two cards an awful lot as well! I just picked up another card that I haven't added to that folder yet. I'll do a mailday in the next couple days on my IG to show that one off. You're going to like it.

Originally Posted by jbarnett83

Awesome! It’s a great accomplishment to complete the set and that yours are all still kept sealed is even more appealing. I will definitely keep an eye out for the Rose printing plate. I had a similar situation while putting the 09/10 NT Nicknames set together. There were 3-4 players (Durant, Shaq, Worthy, and I think Cousy) that were never released. I believe it was 13/14 NT that came out with printing plates and I was able to locate the Durant (actually had 3 plate versions). I never did find the Shaq or Cousy but I was also not using channels like FB or IG at the time. Even though your set is currently incredible I hope the Rose can make its way to you

You're very kind. And you know the feeling! Finishing the numbers off even if you have to use the plates is a really good feeling - that I hope I'll have soon.

Originally Posted by bkcardcollector

Very nice my friend! Have a few moments... but I have to ask whats next?

Wondering who you are leaving out of the hall. Wiggins (hopefully not), Jabari and Anfernee? Dwight Howard? PG?

I was wondering if anyone would ask that.

I wonder about Penny. He was so iconic that I think he may still get in. I think he should, personally.

I don't think Rose, Wiggins, or Jabari get in. I think PG and John Wall are both maybe's.... but I think everyone else is a shoe-in. Dwight is absolutely in.... his 6 year peak was too good not to get in. Too many DPOY's, and first team honors not to make it.

Originally Posted by kb 24

Congrats on the achievement! And always nice to read how a collector explains his journey!

Thanks man.

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

I will always think that Eminence was fugly, a joke of a product, but that set looks nice and the signatures for the most part seem decent.

What I am impressed with and happy about is your achievement. I know you've been passionate about it and it's been a huge undertaking, so I'm really pleased for you that you've done it now. And hopefully that Rose surfaces somewhere. I assume there are four plates for each so surely there's ONE out there for you.

Thanks. Yeah, take a look at the autos in the Imgur link. Most are pretty nice, though several aren't perfect. I couldn't be entirely choosey when dealing with some that have only popped on 2-3 times.

Originally Posted by Chain

Congratulations!

Get those plates in one touches.

Ha! Give me uniformity or give me death!

Originally Posted by XARZY

Adam, I am glad I stopped in to the forum today and stumbled upon this completion. Having been around during the beginning of the quest, it is truly great to see that you have completed it and have even added a couple of unreleased plates!

The basketball section has missed you, my friend. I still show off that MJ card you made every now and then to people....

Originally Posted by ljandkg

Congrats Adam! A great achievement. Can't imagine there are many, or any other completed sets of these. Something you can look back on with a great deal of pride.

Do you have plans to get them framed or anything?

No, but I will certainly pull them out throughout the years.

Originally Posted by pgisback

That’s pretty incredible!! Love the pic of them all together

Thanks man. I'm not the best photographer. Here's a bigger picture though.

Originally Posted by Silentcommit

Impressive. Most impressive.

If only it had MJ, right?

Originally Posted by goehring9

What an excellent conclusion to a great story. So happy for you! Must be an amazing feeling.
In the end it doesn’t matter if the set is bashed by others. You collect for YOU nobody else.


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I still think Panini should have done a non-auto portion of the set that included Wilt, Lebron and others that they couldn't have sign. Oh well.

Originally Posted by Cavaliercards

Congrats on finishing the set it is a beautiful one.

Thank you.

[sotexcollector]

Congrats on you great accomplishment. This is for sure one of Panini's best on card sp auto sets.

[BigZigBoom]

Holy crap, that's awesome. I really want a Bird and Magic.

[imacreative]

True grit, Adam. True grit.


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[TBarn291]

Man I am so glad you were able to snag that Rodman! I wanted to figure out how to get it soooo bad lol. That site was freaking bananas. Well congrats on completing, they look amazing together.

[Tarheelsfan2012]

They look GREAT together! We'll find the Rose one day! lol

True story, I clicked through home-run's eBay followers looking for the user that bought the Rose plate but none of them matched the feedback # lol. The buyer of the first Rose plate said they didn't remember buying one even though the seller told me it was them(this was a few months back). I messaged them again with a pic of the Rose but they haven't responded.

[thecomebacker]

Gorgeous Set! First year eminence is the bomb. This set could be the next 2003 Exquisite.
Congrats!

[the27guy]

Originally Posted by sotexcollector

Congrats on you great accomplishment. This is for sure one of Panini's best on card sp auto sets.

Thank you. I agree. Though I’ve often speculated that it’d be more popular and valuable if it wasn’t signed at all. Oh the irony!

Originally Posted by BigZigBoom

Holy crap, that's awesome. I really want a Bird and Magic.

Hey brotha. Keep a search for them.

Let me know what you think if you ever get one in hand.

Originally Posted by imacreative

True grit, Adam. True grit.


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I did it! thanks for the encouragement dude. And for being an eminence fan.

Originally Posted by TBarn291

Man I am so glad you were able to snag that Rodman! I wanted to figure out how to get it soooo bad lol. That site was freaking bananas. Well congrats on completing, they look amazing together.

Appreciate your help and commiserating. No hard feelings on the CP.

Originally Posted by Tarheelsfan2012

They look GREAT together! We'll find the Rose one day! lol

True story, I clicked through home-run's eBay followers looking for the user that bought the Rose plate but none of them matched the feedback # lol. The buyer of the first Rose plate said they didn't remember buying one even though the seller told me it was them(this was a few months back). I messaged them again with a pic of the Rose but they haven't responded.

As if I didn’t give you enough shout outs. Thanks for being there through it all. I definitely am looking forward to the day that I get to send you that $100. I’ll bump this thread when I do.

Originally Posted by thecomebacker

Gorgeous Set! First year eminence is the bomb. This set could be the next 2003 Exquisite.
Congrats!

There he is! Mr generous himself!

If only the rookies were good. Sadly, they’re not.

If I had my way, I’d have made it at least a 60 card set and done 10 rookies. Maybe even 100 cards. Could have had embiid, Exum, smart, randle. But I understand that panini didn’t want to cannibalize their other high end rookies.

I’m still holding out hope that they do it again. It’s interesting that they did the Kobe eminence and soccer eminence products. Maybe they’ll do another eminence product in two years and just make it a once every five year product. Who knows.

[bkcardcollector]

ahhh i missed Rose, cuz u dont have it :P

[Doublexthebeast]

Awesome!!! Pretty crazy you were able to put all of this together.

[charly41]

congratulations it's simply great to reach a goal like this after a long
time !!!

[AbraCalabro]

As a set builder myself I can appreciate set building all across the spectrum and I am very happy to see set building still alive and especially at this level. Congratulations are in order, obviously and I don't think I can really add anything new to what has been posted already, but you did a great job putting this one together. Individually, the cards never really did much for me, save for a few here and there, but altogether they look stellar.

[imb4]

Absolutely amazing collection, thanks for sharing!

[marinocollector]

The fact that your next project isnt to get the Westbrook, Kawhi and, eventually, the Derrick Rose signed appalls me.

Go beyond the limits. Be better than Panini.

Im also ashamed no one else has tried to convince him to do the same (that I saw).

Shame on all of you.

[the27guy]

Originally Posted by bkcardcollector

ahhh i missed Rose, cuz u dont have it :P

The first ever MVP who won't be in the HOF.

Originally Posted by Doublexthebeast

Awesome!!! Pretty crazy you were able to put all of this together.

With a huge help from you. Hope you saw the shout out. Thanks again, Michael.

Originally Posted by charly41

congratulations it's simply great to reach a goal like this after a long
time !!!

Yep. It does!

Originally Posted by AbraCalabro

As a set builder myself I can appreciate set building all across the spectrum and I am very happy to see set building still alive and especially at this level. Congratulations are in order, obviously and I don't think I can really add anything new to what has been posted already, but you did a great job putting this one together. Individually, the cards never really did much for me, save for a few here and there, but altogether they look stellar.

Thanks for taking the time Abra.

Originally Posted by imb4

Absolutely amazing collection, thanks for sharing!

You are welcome!

Originally Posted by marinocollector

The fact that your next project isnt to get the Westbrook, Kawhi and, eventually, the Derrick Rose signed appalls me.

Go beyond the limits. Be better than Panini.

Im also ashamed no one else has tried to convince him to do the same (that I saw).

Shame on all of you.

Not a bad idea at all!

Let's just focus on getting that Rose first.

If anyone can think of any other mediums to find that plate, I am all ears.

[browndawg]

Congratulations man! Getting that last card is a great feeling. Would you have considered the Rodman if it had been removed from the original one-touch?

[COMCMax]

Things been sitting in my truck glove compartment for a couple years.

Rose Eminence

[marinocollector]

Originally Posted by COMCMax

Things been sitting in my truck glove compartment for a couple years.

Rose Eminence

uh oh.

[the27guy]

Originally Posted by browndawg

Congratulations man! Getting that last card is a great feeling. Would you have considered the Rodman if it had been removed from the original one-touch?

Three years in, yeah. I'd have purchased the raw one and then replaced it once an encased card hit.

Originally Posted by COMCMax

Things been sitting in my truck glove compartment for a couple years.

Rose Eminence

Stop messing with me max.

[Doublexthebeast]

Originally Posted by the27guy

With a huge help from you. Hope you saw the shout out. Thanks again, Michael.

I did see it and your welcome. I didn't do anything, it was really Terrance who did all of the leg work. Glad he was able to help you out.