Hey everyone, it’s your boy back at it again. Today I wanna talk about something a little different, something that I’ve been messing around with for a bit now – collecting baseball cards. Yeah, I know, it sounds kinda old school, but trust me, it’s been a trip. Specifically, I’ve been on the hunt for this one card: the 2018 Topps Aaron Judge.
So, I started this whole thing kind of on a whim, you know? I was cleaning out my attic and stumbled upon my old baseball card collection from when I was a kid. Flipping through those things brought back a ton of memories. And then I thought, “Why not try to get back into this?”
I did some digging online, just to see what’s up with the baseball card scene these days. Turns out, it’s still pretty big! And one name that kept popping up was Aaron Judge. I mean, the guy’s a beast on the field, so it makes sense that his cards would be popular. That’s when I decided to make it my mission to get my hands on his 2018 Topps card.
First thing I did was hit up some online shops. I spent hours browsing through listings, comparing prices, and trying to figure out which ones were legit. Let me tell you, it was a bit overwhelming at first. There are so many variations and conditions to consider. And the prices? Man, they can get pretty crazy for some of these cards.
After a while, I started to get the hang of it. I learned about grading, like how PSA grades the cards based on their condition. And I realized that rookie cards are the real deal – they’re usually worth way more than cards from later in a player’s career.
Here’s what I figured out about the 2018 Topps Aaron Judge card:
- It’s a rookie card, which automatically makes it more valuable.
- There are a bunch of variations, but the base card is #1.
- Prices can vary a lot depending on the condition and the seller.
I checked out some online auction sites, too. Those were intense! It’s like a whole different world, with people bidding against each other and prices going up by the second. I even put in a few bids myself, but I haven’t won anything yet. It’s tough competition!
Then, I thought, “Why not try something a little more old-fashioned?” So, I went to a local card show. It was pretty cool seeing all those cards in person and talking to other collectors. I even saw a few Aaron Judge cards, but none of them were the exact one I was looking for. Still, it was a fun experience.
After weeks of searching, I finally found it. This 2018 Topps Aaron Judge card was listed on a website. The seller seemed legit, and the price was within my budget. I pulled the trigger and bought it. I’m still waiting for it to arrive, but I’m super stoked! I spent a long time for it and I’m so excited to hold it.
This whole experience has been a blast. It’s like a treasure hunt, and it’s been a cool way to reconnect with my childhood hobby. Plus, I’ve learned a ton about baseball cards and the collecting world. I’ll definitely keep you guys updated on my card-collecting adventures. Maybe I’ll even show off the Aaron Judge card when it finally gets here. Stay tuned!
