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JAMES BOUGHT 5 BASEBALL CARDS

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James was excited to go to the local card shop after school one day. He had saved up $20 from his monthly allowance to buy some new baseball cards. As a little league baseball player and die-hard fan of the New York Yankees, James loved collecting cards of his favorite players.

When he arrived at Allen’s Card Shop, the little bell above the door jingled to announce his entrance. Allen looked up from behind the counter and waved. “Hey James, come on in. You looking for anything special today?” he asked. James walked over to the glass display counter and peeked inside. “I’ve got $20 to spend. Do you have any good Derek Jeter rookie cards?” he asked hopefully.

Allen smiled. “As a matter of fact, I just got a shipment of 1991 Fleer Update Series in yesterday and I found a Derek Jeter rookie in near mint condition. Take a look,” he said, pulling out a plastic sleeve. James examined the card through the protective coating. It showed a young Derek Jeter in his pinstripe uniform, smiling confidently. The edges were clean and the surfaces shine. “Wow, this is awesome! How much?” James asked.

“For that near mint Jeter rookie, I’d have to sell it for $15,” Allen replied. James frowned, disappointed that the card was just outside of his budget with the amount he brought. “Hmm, tell you what though. I’ll throw in 4 more base cards from the same year for $5 total. That way you get 5 cards for your $20,” Allen offered. James thought about it for a moment. While the Jeter was the prized card, getting 5 total for his money was still a good deal. “Alright, you’ve got a sale!” he agreed.

Allen smiled and gently slid the Jeter into a protective sleeve before putting it in a cardboard folder for James. He then rummaged through his vintage card boxes and picked out 4 other 1991 Fleer Update Series cards at random to complete the lot. James looked through the cards – he got Jeter, plus Eddie Murray, Kevin Maas, Mike Gallego, and Lenny Dykstra. Not bad fillers even if they weren’t superstars. He was just excited to add to his collection.

After thanking Allen, James tucked the folder of cards carefully into his backpack and began the walk home. Along the way, he stopped at the playground and sat at a picnic table to further examine his treasures. He gently removed the cards from the folder and laid them out in front of him. The Jeter sparked the most interest, as he had been following the former shortstop’s career for years.

Flipping it over, James read the stats and bio on the back. He learned that this was Jeter’s first season in the majors at age 22, hitting .250 with 1 home run and 11 RBI in his initial 50 games. Fascinating to see the humble beginnings of a future Hall of Famer and career Yankee, James thought. He daydreamed about what Jeter was like as a rookie, full of promise but still trying to prove himself on baseball’s biggest stage. Now, he was a veteran leader and one of the greatest to ever play the game.

After thoroughly appreciating his Jeter card, James moved on to the others. He was pleased to see they were all in excellent condition as well, with sharp corners and clear printing. Eddie Murray’s stats caught his eye – the three-time batting champ was still going strong in his 11th season. Lenny Dykstra’s bio mentioned his speed and ability to get on base via the hit and run, an underrated part of the game. Mike Gallego and Kevin Maas were lesser known but interesting in their own right from James’ burgeoning card knowledge.

Once he had analyzed each player front and back, James carefully slid the cards back into protective plastic sleeves and tucked them safely away in his baseball card binder at home. As an enthusiastic collector, he was always on the lookout for opportunities to add to his stash. This transaction with Allen had netted him not just one, but five awesome vintage cards to enjoy and appreciate. James knew they would spend many afternoons geeking out over the stats and backgrounds of each hurler and hitter in his growing collection. He couldn’t wait to show his dad and talk baseball when he got home. It was shaping up to be a great day for any fan of America’s pastime.

In summary, James’ $20 purchase from Allen’s Card Shop allowed him to walk away with five 1991 Fleer baseball cards, including a coveted Derek Jeter rookie, for a very reasonable price. As an avid player and collector, James was thrilled to add these vintage pieces to his binder full of memories from seasons past. Each card represented not just cardboard and ink, but a portal to learning about the careers and accomplishments of baseball legends from years gone by. It was investments like this that fueled James’ passion for America’s favorite pastime for years to come.

NOAH BOUGHT 15 BASEBALL CARDS

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Noah Bought 15 Baseball Cards

Noah had been collecting baseball cards for several years and loved learning about the different players and their stats. He had amassed a sizable collection but still wanted to find cards of some of his favorite players that were eluding him. With his allowance money burning a hole in his pocket, Noah decided to go to the local shop to see if they had any new packs in that might include cards he didn’t already own.

As he walked through the door of “Bill’s Baseball Card Boutique”, the scent of worn cardboard and chewing gum wrappers assaulted his nostrils. This shop always smelled of nostalgia for Noah and immediately put him in the mood to search through boxes of cards hoping to find a gem. He browsed the aisles for a bit, carefully examining cards in plastic sleeves looking to see if any catches caught his eye. After not finding anything that piqued his interest enough to purchase individually, Noah decided to take a chance on a few packs of the newest series released by Topps.

Noah grabbed three packs of the 2018 Topps Series 2 baseball cards. Each pack contained five cards for a total of fifteen potential additions to his collection. He took the packs to the register and paid the $4.50 for all three with the allowance money he had saved. Receiving his change, Noah thanked Bill the owner and headed outside to rip into his packs right away. Nothing was more exciting than the unpredictability of not knowing what players might be found behind the cardboard and plastic wrapping.

First up was Pack #1. Noah tore off the outer packaging to reveal the five card strips inside. Flipping through them quickly, the first card revealed was an reliever for the Rangers that Noah had never heard of. Not a chase card but potentially worth holding onto if the player progressed. The second card showed promise as a Starling Marte base card, giving Noah one new card for his collection so far. The third slot held a pitcher for the Mets that Noah also didn’t recognize. Slot four contained a duplicate of a card Noah already owned, so that was disappointing. But the fifth and final slot of the first pack delivered in a big way, as Noah pulled a shiny refracted photo variation card of superstar Mike Trout! One pack in and Noah already considered it money well spent with the Trout hit.

Wasting no time, Noah moved onto Pack #2 tearing off the wrapper. Card one was another duplicate common pitcher. Card two held a utility player for the Phillies that Noah thought may have potential but wasn’t a star yet. The third slot contained an outfielder for the Twins that seemed fairly average. But card four sure made up for the average beginning to this pack, as Noah smiled seeing the smiling face of Reds pitcher Sonny Gray staring back at him from the card stock. Sonny Gray was a favorite of Noah’s and a great addition to the collection. The fifth and final card of Pack #2 turned out to be another common relief pitcher, but Noah was still thrilled with the Sonny Gray pull two packs in.

Now it was time to reveal the secrets hidden behind Pack #3. Out came another five card sheet, with Noah eager to see if his luck would continue. Card one showed an backup catcher for the Cubs that Noah wasn’t familiar with. Card two contained yet another duplicate pitcher that Noah owned multiple copies of already. Things were looking a bit less exciting for the final pack. But card three turned things around with a Nick Senzel rookie card, another exciting addition to Noah’s Reds PC. Unfortunately card four was yet another duplicate minor leaguer. But just when Noah thought the pack may be a bust, card five revealed a Christian Yelich Milwaukee Brewers base card staring back. Christian Yelich had become one of the game’s biggest stars in recent years and Noah was ecstatic to add him, rounding out his fifteen card haul on a high note.

Overall, Noah felt very satisfied with the results of his fifteen baseball card purchase. He ended up with four new players for his collection in Starling Marte, Nick Senzel, Christian Yelich, and Sonny Gray. Plus the shiny Trout variation card was an awesome bonus. And while there were several duplicates and lesser known players, that’s just the nature of buying wax packs. Noah enjoyed the surprise and thrill of the hunt more than anything. He carefully slipped all the new cards into protective plastic sleeves to be added to his binders at home. As he left the card shop with a spring in his step, Noah was already planning his next visit to try and build upon the success of this outing. It’s moments like these that made Noah’s love of collecting baseball cards so enjoyable.