I was out running errands this morning after taking my kids to school when I decided to stop at Walgreens just in case the retailer got the Topps yellow exclusive packs early.
No such luck.
But I did take a glance at the 75-card repack boxes and I instantly stopped when I saw the word “Elite.”
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Ever since I was a 11, the words “Elite Series” have been engrained in my head as being synonymous with the words “rare” and “valuable.”
Now, time has shown us that the original run of Elite Series baseball cards from 1991 through about 1995, and even a bit from 1996 through 1998, can still carry some clout.
But even though much of the newer stuff is technically “rarer,” it definitely does not carry the same weight In the hobby as the older ones.
But even the mere sight of this 2017 Donruss Elite (Rookie) Series Kenny Golladay makes me stop and reflect. I almost bought it … but I reminded myself that I don’t collect football.
But it did make me go look at my Complete Set of 1991-1993 Elite Series baseball inserts including the autographs.
