Trade with Mr Ross from Boxbusters

It is usually me that sends surprised packages, so be on the receiving end of a surprise was great. Mr Ross at the blog Boxbusters sent this 'surprise' and it included cards from two sets that I tried unsuccessfully to get a hold of : 2008 Timelines and 2007 SP.
Here are the cards Will sent from East Alton Illinois:

2007 SP Rookie Edition #56 David Ortiz
2007 SP Rookie Edition #58 Manny Ramirez
2007 SP Rookie Edition #59 Jonathan Papelbon
2007 SP Rookie Edition #129 Hideki Okijima
2007 SP Rookie Edition #265 Daisuke Matsuzaka
2008 UD Timelines #15 Jason Bay
2008 UD Timelines #72 Jonathan Van Every
2008 UD Timelines #120 Jonathan Van Every
2008 UD Timelines #136 David Ortiz
2008 UD Timelines #227 Jed Lowrie

Thank you Mr Ross. As always it is great to trade.

Trade with Mr Ross from Boxbusters

A good friend of this blog since its humble beginnings is Mr Ross from Boxbusters. Advice, a friendly chat and card trades, there isn't much more you need from a trading buddy. He collects Cardinals and like similar collectors such as Steve at White Sox Cards and Greg at Night Owl Cards, he possibly has most of the Cards cards I send. But in the spirit of trading he always sends something back.
Here is the helping from Mr Ross in East Alton Illinois:

1991 Donruss #684 Roger Clemens
2008 Donruss Threads #58 Luis Exposito
2008 Donruss Threads #62 Jon Still
2008 SP Authentic # AP22 J.D.Drew
2008 SP Authentic #AP32 Julio Lugo
2008 Topps #YR151 Clay Buchholz
2008 Topps U+H #46 Kevin Youkilis
2008 Topps U+H #68 Jonathan Papelbon
2008 Topps U+H #107 Jason Varitek
2008 Topps U+H #190 Manny Ramirez
2008 Upper Deck #436 Julio Lugo
2008 Upper Deck X #X-JB Josh Beckett
2008 Upper Deck X #X2-BE Josh Beckett
2008 Upper Deck X #X3-JB Josh Beckett

I read on many blogs that the UD X was a pointless set of cards and if I remember correctly was voted the worst (or runner up worst)set of 2008. The scan doesn't really do these cards any justice. They are shiny, super shiny and I am like a Bower Bird in mating season and drawn to all things shiny. I like them, worst set 2008 or not.
Thanks again Mr Ross for the great cards.

Trade with Dan from Saints of the Cheap Seats

Dan of 'the Cheap Seats' name is located on most blogs and he is a generous trader. I was on the receiving end of a very generous trade recently and have waited to post the contents. There is a certain amount of excitement in my house when I opened the package from Pittsford, New York. I could see some 1980's Topps, the Red Sox Team Card, the final Red Sox card I needed from the set and then a Jacoby card. I have tried to collect some single cards from e-bay, Topps 1980 #482, Topps 1980 #393 and 2007 Topps'52 #91. No need to worry about the 2007 '52 #91, as Dan sent it along with some other fine cards.

Here's the cards Dan sent:

1980 Topps #259 Joe Torre Mets
1980 Topps #274 Dale Murphy Braves
1980 Topps #404 Earl Weaver Orioles
1980 Topps #425 Mark Belanger Orioles
1980 Topps #426 Grant Jackson Pirates
1980 Topps #457 Bert Blyleven Pirates
1980 Topps #462 Mike Sadek Giants
1980 Topps #470 Bob Boone Phillies
1980 Topps #484 Checklist 364-484
1980 Topps #526 Dallas Green Phillies
1980 Topps #529 Jim Barr Angels
1980 Topps #545 Jeff Burroughs Braves
1980 Topps #591 Rick Cerone Blue Jays
1980 Topps #689 Don Zimmer Red Sox
1992 Topps #296 Tom Brunansky
1998 Pinnacle #13 Mo Vaughn
2002 Upper Deck Piece of History #24 Wade Boggs
2005 Upper Deck ESPN #13 David Ortiz
2005 Upper Deck ESPN #14 Manny Ramirez
2007 Topps '52 #91 Jacoby Ellsbury
2008 SP Legendary Cuts #26 Daisuke Matsuzaka
2008 Sweet Spot #62 Josh Beckett
2008 Topps Trading Card History #3b Mike Lowell

Thank you Dan for bringing me closer still to Pursuit of 1980's. The Jacoby was the icing on the cake!

Trade with Boxbusters

Another package today from East Alton, Illinois. Will from Boxbusters sent over a fine selection of BoSox.

Enclosed was:

1986 Topps #605 Dennis Boyd

1986 Topps #749 Ed Jurak

1986 Topps #771 John McNamara

1986 Topps #785 Bob Stanley

1987 Topps #374 Glenn Hoffman

1987 Topps #396 Tim Lollar

1987 Topps #675 Ed Romero

1987 Topps #764 Bill Buckner

1989 Topps #71 Mike Boddicker

1989 Topps #354 Larry Parrish

1989 Topps #526 Wes Gardner

1989 Topps #704 Carlos Quintana

1990 Upper Deck #671 John Dopson

1991 Score #232 Mike Boddicker

1991 Stadium club #426 Matt Young

1992 Upper Deck #110 Tom Bolton

1992 Upper Deck #252 Tony Pena

1992 Upper Deck #308 Luis Rivera

1992 Upper Deck #503 Tony Fossas

1992 Upper Deck #505 Matt Young

1992 Upper Deck #521 Jack Clark

1992 Upper Deck #525 Ellis Burks

1992 Upper Deck #570 Joe Hesketh

1992 Upper Deck #588 Mike Gardiner

1992 Upper deck #658 Greg Harris

1992 Upper Deck #678 Danny Darwin

1993 Fleer #184 Mo Vaughn

1994 Upper Deck #602 Damon Berryhill

2008 Topps heritage Chrome #146 Dutin Pedroia 1289/1959

2008 UD X #16 Clay Buchholz

Thanks Will. Excellent cards again!

Trade with BoxBusters

I sent some Cardinals cards out to Boxbusters recently.

This is what I sent.

October 15th 2008
http://boxbusters24.blogspot.com/2008/10/mail-call_15.html

October 20th 2008
http://boxbusters24.blogspot.com/2008/10/mail-call_204.html
A package today from Boxbusters, all the way from East Alton Illinois.
Mr Ross enclosed these beauties:

2008 Topps Allen + Ginter #284 Daisuke Matsuzaka
2008 Topps Moments and Milestones #199 Manny Ramirez 134/150
2008 Topps Moments and Milestones #142 Daisuke Matsuzak 118/150
2008 Topps Trading Card History Chrome #TCHC1 Jacoby Ellsbury
2008 Topps Trading Card History Chrome #TCHC3 Daisuke Matsuzaka
2008 Goudey #22 David Ortiz
2008 Goudey #24 Josh Beckett
2008 Goudey #25 Dustin Pedroia
2008 Goudey #28 Daisuke Matsuzaka
2008 Goudey #29 Jonathan Papelbon
2008 A piece of History #13 Josh Beckett
2008 A piece of History #16 Dustin Pedroia
2008 A piece of History #76 Jason Bay (Pirates)
2008 Upper Deck Series 2 #795 Josh Beckett

Another Jacoby and its a 'shiny' one!
Thanks for the great cards.