First Post/Questions/Cool Pete Alonso GU Bat

andyr31 · 04-20-2020, 09:29 PM

Hello,

I have been reading the forums now for a few months as I have been getting back into the card hobby specifically. For some reason I have been haven't contributed yet and feel like its the right time as I had a few questions. I have really enjoyed the insight and posts here on BO so thank you all.

Questions:

1. Should there be an issue with some of my more valuable cards being held in 20PT one touches instead of 35 PT one touches?

2. Do inserts carry sets over from series 1 to series 2, updates? Like when 2020 series 2 comes out could you hypothetically pull an insert that was previously in series 1 or will they add addition cards to the specific insert set. I was thinking in regards to the 1985 inserts from this year and the walmart/target exclusive hoskins/vladdy insets

3. Finally a fun one... I was looking at buying a mid/late 1990s hobby boxes as I don't have much exposure to this era. Does anyone have a recommendation for a fun rip that could include interesting inserts and/or a nice rookie or two for $30-60. I understand the cards can stick already.

I also wanted to show off some of my favorite pieces in my collection:

1. Pete Alonso signed GU bat from his time in short season A. Cyclones @ Tri-City. The bat was found in the garbage can post game as I worked at the stadium at the time and had to have him sign it the next day. He was super friendly and have been following him since!
2. A rainbow foil RC of Pete I pulled

ayalar09 · 04-20-2020, 09:46 PM

That bat would have been turned into saw dust. You saved it...had him sign it...and now its easily a 4-figure bat....congrats.

66_Fiat · 04-21-2020, 12:31 AM

1) 20pt should be OK for non chrome or Heritage/A&G stock cards. Best for Flagship releases (S1/S2/Update).

2) S1, S2, and Update inserts are release specific. They don't mix them across the board. However, they sometimes will do the same insert type, but one will be numbered (T84-##) and the other will use the players initials (T84-MT).

3. No idea. Like you, I wasn't collecting then.

Nice bat and welcome to the boards!

MaeseChrome · 04-21-2020, 01:06 AM

That bat is badass, I'm glad it didn't just disappear into the abyss at the dump.

04-21-2020, 12:31 AM	#3
66_Fiat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 3,168	1) 20pt should be OK for non chrome or Heritage/A&G stock cards. Best for Flagship releases (S1/S2/Update). 2) S1, S2, and Update inserts are release specific. They don't mix them across the board. However, they sometimes will do the same insert type, but one will be numbered (T84-##) and the other will use the players initials (T84-MT). 3. No idea. Like you, I wasn't collecting then. Nice bat and welcome to the boards! __________________ There is a difference between best hitter and best player. Paying nicely for 2013 and 2015 TTT Pujols "The Machine" patches!

04-21-2020, 01:06 AM	#4
MaeseChrome Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 345 ShoestonTexas	That bat is badass, I'm glad it didn't just disappear into the abyss at the dump. __________________ LOOKING TO BUY: Shohei Ohtani PSA 10 Rookies (2013 Japan, 2018 US) Total PSA 10 Ohtani RC Count: 76 Unique PSA 10 Ohtani RC Count: 56

04-20-2020, 09:46 PM	#2
ayalar09 Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 418	That bat would have been turned into saw dust. You saved it...had him sign it...and now its easily a 4-figure bat....congrats.