2020 Blowout Secret Santa Showoff Thread

jlzinck · 11-19-2020, 07:43 PM

Please post here when your gift arrives.
Let's face it 2020 has blown chunks so far (You don't understand Chunks is my dog) so if you want to rip your present the second it arrives do so.

PLEASE post an image of what you get.

jlzinck · 12-01-2020, 11:36 AM

Please post in here when you get your package, maybe post a pic of it. Also post your opened gifts here.

bn2cardz · 12-01-2020, 12:10 PM

I did receive mine and have it next to the tree already. I have also already sent mine.

My wife teased me recently as I picked it up and was looking at it like a child trying to guess what is behind the wrapping. She laughed and said "I see you cheating over there". So she keeps me in check. haha

Monsters · 12-01-2020, 10:08 PM

Got mine today and it will be resting here for a bit...

Athey49 · 12-04-2020, 07:42 PM

Wife said mine was delivered and I can pretty much guarantee I will open that thing up immediately when I get home tomorrow

Crisscross4767 · 12-05-2020, 09:20 AM

I did not join this year but thanks for setting this up every year jlzinck. It's always one of my favorite threads to follow.

Athey49 · 12-05-2020, 09:01 PM

Well like I said, I couldn't wait..and I'm glad I didn't!

Started off with a nice card:

Then a couple low numbered, great looking, Gonsalves cards!

And I couldn't believe the last card after seeing it..honestly never thought I would have this card in my collection and it immediately becomes my all time favorite card in my 49er PC

Thank you very much to my Secret Santa, you nailed it!

glen87 · 12-05-2020, 09:40 PM

edit - i did find this on the PSA site, so may be an older flip that i was unaware of, sorry

mattglet · 12-05-2020, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glen87

athey - i hate to say it, but that montana looks off. hope i am wrong, but the barcode and font seem wrong

It's legit. It's one of the first versions of their flips. Note the low number.

glen87 · 12-05-2020, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattglet

It's legit. It's one of the first versions of their flips. Note the low number.

yes - after more research i did find that and edited. just initially looked odd.

sorry

AlabamaSlamma · 12-06-2020, 09:30 AM

Delivery has been made. Can't wait to open it up! THANK YOU, SANTA!!!!!

RookerCollector · 12-07-2020, 06:07 PM

I received my package about a week ago, and am deciding to hold till Christmas for now!
Thank you in advance to my secret Santa!

Hollywood42 · 12-07-2020, 07:15 PM

This is the hardest part of this annual tradition- waiting! Not even for myself necessarily, but I'm really looking forward to what everyone else gave and received, always cool to see what people collect and the types of thoughtful things people give

ksmith31 · 12-08-2020, 07:16 PM

Got my package today and I couldn't wait until Christmas to open it! Man what a gift! Massive generosity from my secret santa and it really blew me away. Thank you so much!

They hit every part of what I collect and I was floored seeing one card after the next and then the awesome, and rare, Ahsoka funko! Side note I plan to get this pop signed by the voice actor!

Kyle Lewis blue sapphire blew me away! Paired with the base and refractor rookies! Rhys Hoskins purple RC auto was amazing. The Star Wars autos and sketch were amazing!

Really you outdid yourself Santa and I am super, super, appreciative of it! Thank you so much!

dashcol · 12-08-2020, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksmith31

Got my package today and I couldn't wait until Christmas to open it! Man what a gift! Massive generosity from my secret santa and it really blew me away. Thank you so much!

They hit every part of what I collect and I was floored seeing one card after the next and then the awesome, and rare, Ahsoka funko! Side note I plan to get this pop signed by the voice actor!

Kyle Lewis blue sapphire blew me away! Paired with the base and refractor rookies! Rhys Hoskins purple RC auto was amazing. The Star Wars autos and sketch were amazing!

Really you outdid yourself Santa and I am super, super, appreciative of it! Thank you so much!

This is what I love seeing every year!

Santa's who put thought and effort into their gifts.

Recipients who are truly greatful for what they get.

This is all awesome, well done Santa!

dashcol · 12-08-2020, 07:35 PM

Oh, and my package was received today! Now the wait......maybe

Untitled by Dashcol's Cards, on Flickr

JosieD · 12-09-2020, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksmith31

Got my package today and I couldn't wait until Christmas to open it! Man what a gift! Massive generosity from my secret santa and it really blew me away. Thank you so much!

They hit every part of what I collect and I was floored seeing one card after the next and then the awesome, and rare, Ahsoka funko! Side note I plan to get this pop signed by the voice actor!

Kyle Lewis blue sapphire blew me away! Paired with the base and refractor rookies! Rhys Hoskins purple RC auto was amazing. The Star Wars autos and sketch were amazing!

Really you outdid yourself Santa and I am super, super, appreciative of it! Thank you so much!

The the Ahsoka funko is fantastic! I love female characters.

mj91534 · 12-09-2020, 09:40 PM

I am trying not to open mine. But I may.

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

GoTribe!!! · 12-09-2020, 09:59 PM

Got mine today. I caved.
I'll do the write up tomorrow, too tired.
All I can say is WOW!

mj91534 · 12-09-2020, 10:07 PM

I did mine as well. My Santa did awesome with a vaulted alexa bliss pop

And this amazing PSA 10 Pete Alonso Rookie Refractor

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

dashcol · 12-09-2020, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mj91534

I did mine as well. My Santa did awesome with a vaulted alexa bliss pop

And this amazing PSA 10 Pete Alonso Rookie Refractor

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Awesome! Lots of great gifts this year....I’m trying so hard to not open mine!

RookerCollector · 12-09-2020, 10:45 PM

I broke a little bit today and decided to open up my box.
I didn’t see a peek of anything because it was all nicely packaged though, so I restrained myself, haha.
I did read the note however!
Santa, thanks for making me smile. I really needed that.

JosieD · 12-10-2020, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mj91534

I did mine as well. My Santa did awesome with a vaulted alexa bliss pop

And this amazing PSA 10 Pete Alonso Rookie Refractor

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Very nice!

ballhawkdawk · 12-10-2020, 08:52 AM

Still waiting on one item that should’ve been here Tuesday. Don’t do me like that USPS.

Some killer stuff in here so far... I imagine well above the $25 budget.

GoTribe!!! · 12-10-2020, 11:53 AM

Having trouble resizing the pics from my phone. Sorry no pics at this time.
This is the first year I have caved, Every other year I've been able to wait till Christmas Eve to opened my gift.
Well I had a really sh*tt* day yesterday. Accepted an offer on my condo on Monday and needed to tie up some loose ends before the inspection Friday. Well everything that could go wrong did. According to the gas company I had a small gas leak in the pipe to my hot water tank. Had someone come out to take a look. Nope, no leak, so I basically paid $60 to have someone light my hot water tank, which would have taken me less than 5 minutes to do. Then my garage door malfunctioned, popped the hinge of the top panel and dented it. The ladder fell while I was on the second rung from the top while I was messing with the garage door. Had to have someone come out and fix that.
Got home last night and was surprised to see a large Flat Rate box waiting on me. The sucker was heavy, which completely changed my mood. I know this is about giving, but hey who doesn't like presents. The generosity on this board is amazing. To my SS, thank you so much. You are awesome.
Opened up the box and was greeted by a large stocking filled with candy:Share Size bags of M&Ms, Hershey's Nuggets, Starburst minis, Jell Belly Jelly Beans, Haribo GoldenBears you know all the good stuff. What fat man doesn't like bags and bags of candy? Under the stocking was two packs of sleeves. Needed those. Then there was two wrapped packages with instructions of which to open first.
The first package was a box of Ferrero Rocher Hazelnut Chocolates. Yes !
I opened the second package and was in disbelief. I believe my exact words were "Oh my God"!
It was a Hobby Box of 2020 Bowman Chrome!!! Again SS seriously, thank you. I can't remember the last time I opened any Hobby, I been stuck with retail for awhile and only when I can find it. Needless to say I tore into that box.
Notable base-
Aaron Civale
Yordan Alvarez
Jasson Dominguez
Bayron Lora
Santillan ref 209/499
Gavin Lux ref 281/499

Color-
Jarred Kelenic Shimmer (Purple)
Sean Hjelle Blue 130/150

Autos-
Ricky Vanasco
Ivan Herrera Purple 5/250

Last pack I opened only had two cards.
Tyler Stephenson Arizona Fall LeagueFall Stars Game Relic 1:380

Don't care about value, that's a cool hit

11-19-2020, 07:43 PM	#1
jlzinck Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 35,962 jlzinck jl_zinck	2020 Blowout Secret Santa Showoff Thread Please post here when your gift arrives. Let's face it 2020 has blown chunks so far (You don't understand Chunks is my dog) so if you want to rip your present the second it arrives do so. PLEASE post an image of what you get. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/jonzinck

12-01-2020, 11:36 AM	#2
jlzinck Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 35,962 jlzinck jl_zinck	Please post in here when you get your package, maybe post a pic of it. Also post your opened gifts here. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/jonzinck

12-01-2020, 12:10 PM	#3
bn2cardz Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,103	I did receive mine and have it next to the tree already. I have also already sent mine. My wife teased me recently as I picked it up and was looking at it like a child trying to guess what is behind the wrapping. She laughed and said "I see you cheating over there". So she keeps me in check. haha __________________ LOOKING FOR: 2002 Topps 206 Joey Votto Black Sweet Caporal Back Mini My collection (or at least what I have uploaded): https://www.flickr.com/photos/bn2cardz/

12-01-2020, 10:08 PM	#4
Monsters Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,179 Lokness2001	Got mine today and it will be resting here for a bit... __________________ Last edited by Monsters; 12-01-2020 at 10:14 PM.

12-04-2020, 07:42 PM	#5
Athey49 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,765 bradathey Athey49	Wife said mine was delivered and I can pretty much guarantee I will open that thing up immediately when I get home tomorrow __________________ San Fran Football Fan Bring me your Royce Lewis! LISTEN TO DYLAN

12-05-2020, 09:20 AM	#6
Crisscross4767 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Yes Posts: 2,087	I did not join this year but thanks for setting this up every year jlzinck. It's always one of my favorite threads to follow. __________________ Collecting 2012, 2013 Topps Chrome Colored refractors as well as any rare Kris Medlen, Brandon Beachy cards

12-05-2020, 09:01 PM	#7
Athey49 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,765 bradathey Athey49	Well like I said, I couldn't wait..and I'm glad I didn't! Started off with a nice card: Then a couple low numbered, great looking, Gonsalves cards! And I couldn't believe the last card after seeing it..honestly never thought I would have this card in my collection and it immediately becomes my all time favorite card in my 49er PC Thank you very much to my Secret Santa, you nailed it! __________________ San Fran Football Fan Bring me your Royce Lewis! LISTEN TO DYLAN

12-05-2020, 09:40 PM	#8
glen87 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: VERMONT Posts: 73,441 glen87 glen87	edit - i did find this on the PSA site, so may be an older flip that i was unaware of, sorry __________________ collecting James Madison University players of all sports JMU cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmucards/ other cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glen87/albums Last edited by glen87; 12-05-2020 at 09:49 PM.

12-06-2020, 09:30 AM	#11
AlabamaSlamma Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 7,326	Delivery has been made. Can't wait to open it up! THANK YOU, SANTA!!!!! __________________ "You stand out as crazy on the internet. Do you know how hard that is?" https://610sportscards.smugmug.com/The-Collection IG: @610sportscards

12-07-2020, 06:07 PM	#12
RookerCollector Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: United States Posts: 617 packerbacker12 RookerCollector	I received my package about a week ago, and am deciding to hold till Christmas for now! Thank you in advance to my secret Santa!

12-07-2020, 07:15 PM	#13
Hollywood42 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 39,482 Hollywood42	This is the hardest part of this annual tradition- waiting! Not even for myself necessarily, but I'm really looking forward to what everyone else gave and received, always cool to see what people collect and the types of thoughtful things people give __________________ Collecting the Twins All my PC wants/haves available at hollywood42cards.com

12-08-2020, 07:16 PM	#14
ksmith31 Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,568	Got my package today and I couldn't wait until Christmas to open it! Man what a gift! Massive generosity from my secret santa and it really blew me away. Thank you so much! They hit every part of what I collect and I was floored seeing one card after the next and then the awesome, and rare, Ahsoka funko! Side note I plan to get this pop signed by the voice actor! Kyle Lewis blue sapphire blew me away! Paired with the base and refractor rookies! Rhys Hoskins purple RC auto was amazing. The Star Wars autos and sketch were amazing! Really you outdid yourself Santa and I am super, super, appreciative of it! Thank you so much!

12-08-2020, 07:35 PM	#16
dashcol Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: It's complicated Posts: 7,723	Oh, and my package was received today! Now the wait......maybe Untitled by Dashcol's Cards, on Flickr __________________ “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.” Satchel Paige.

12-09-2020, 09:40 PM	#18
mj91534 Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Manalapan NJ Posts: 4,581	I am trying not to open mine. But I may. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

12-09-2020, 09:59 PM	#19
GoTribe!!! Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 6,819 tribecollector74	Got mine today. I caved. I'll do the write up tomorrow, too tired. All I can say is WOW! __________________ I guess we're all damged in our own way Alone in our own way Distant headlights Desolate highway

12-09-2020, 10:07 PM	#20
mj91534 Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Manalapan NJ Posts: 4,581	I did mine as well. My Santa did awesome with a vaulted alexa bliss pop And this amazing PSA 10 Pete Alonso Rookie Refractor Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

12-09-2020, 10:45 PM	#22
RookerCollector Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: United States Posts: 617 packerbacker12 RookerCollector	I broke a little bit today and decided to open up my box. I didn’t see a peek of anything because it was all nicely packaged though, so I restrained myself, haha. I did read the note however! Santa, thanks for making me smile. I really needed that. Last edited by RookerCollector; 12-09-2020 at 10:47 PM.

12-10-2020, 08:52 AM	#24
ballhawkdawk Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 7,485	Still waiting on one item that should’ve been here Tuesday. Don’t do me like that USPS. Some killer stuff in here so far... I imagine well above the $25 budget.

12-10-2020, 11:53 AM	#25
GoTribe!!! Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 6,819 tribecollector74	Having trouble resizing the pics from my phone. Sorry no pics at this time. This is the first year I have caved, Every other year I've been able to wait till Christmas Eve to opened my gift. Well I had a really shtt day yesterday. Accepted an offer on my condo on Monday and needed to tie up some loose ends before the inspection Friday. Well everything that could go wrong did. According to the gas company I had a small gas leak in the pipe to my hot water tank. Had someone come out to take a look. Nope, no leak, so I basically paid $60 to have someone light my hot water tank, which would have taken me less than 5 minutes to do. Then my garage door malfunctioned, popped the hinge of the top panel and dented it. The ladder fell while I was on the second rung from the top while I was messing with the garage door. Had to have someone come out and fix that. Got home last night and was surprised to see a large Flat Rate box waiting on me. The sucker was heavy, which completely changed my mood. I know this is about giving, but hey who doesn't like presents. The generosity on this board is amazing. To my SS, thank you so much. You are awesome. Opened up the box and was greeted by a large stocking filled with candy:Share Size bags of M&Ms, Hershey's Nuggets, Starburst minis, Jell Belly Jelly Beans, Haribo GoldenBears you know all the good stuff. What fat man doesn't like bags and bags of candy? Under the stocking was two packs of sleeves. Needed those. Then there was two wrapped packages with instructions of which to open first. The first package was a box of Ferrero Rocher Hazelnut Chocolates. Yes ! I opened the second package and was in disbelief. I believe my exact words were "Oh my God"! It was a Hobby Box of 2020 Bowman Chrome!!! Again SS seriously, thank you. I can't remember the last time I opened any Hobby, I been stuck with retail for awhile and only when I can find it. Needless to say I tore into that box. Notable base- Aaron Civale Yordan Alvarez Jasson Dominguez Bayron Lora Santillan ref 209/499 Gavin Lux ref 281/499 Color- Jarred Kelenic Shimmer (Purple) Sean Hjelle Blue 130/150 Autos- Ricky Vanasco Ivan Herrera Purple 5/250 Last pack I opened only had two cards. Tyler Stephenson Arizona Fall LeagueFall Stars Game Relic 1:380 Don't care about value, that's a cool hit __________________ I guess we're all damged in our own way Alone in our own way Distant headlights Desolate highway