2012 Mets Gypsy Queen

So I decided to go in on another case break of Gypsy Queen this year.  I did pretty well last year scoring a Jon Niese Stamp card and then selling it on ebay and picking up a printing plate with the proceeds.  For $36, including shipping this, I got the Mets in an Ebay case break that included a full box of 2012 Topps Museum.  The break was streamed live and I watched most of it.  I did get a Nolan Ryan numbered base card from Museum, but that was it.  As far as the Gypsy Queen goes here were my two hits.

Nothing huge, but two solid hits that I was happy with.  The Wright jersey relic is awesome because it is a blue piece of jersey and the card looks even nicer in person than in the photo.  The Niese auto is on card, which is always a plus, and Niese has been great so far this year.

I also got both Seaver minis:

The only disappointment there is that the second one (which is the normal base card too) looks a bit too familiar...

Oh well, if anyone needs any Met base or the Endy Chavez glove stories card, I've got plenty of extras so let me know.

New Auto Score: Kirk Nieuwenhuis

Those non-Met fans out there may not know, but since Andres Torres got hurt early in the season the Mets brought up youngster Krik Nieuwenhuis and he has been impressive both in the field and at bat.  So, I decided to grab an auto of his while they were still cheap.  I found one for $3 on Sportslots and picked up a bunch of other stuff from the same seller.  So here it is:

My question for you is what you think of TriStar prospect autos.  I really don't mind them, they are still authenticated autos and at least I've actually seen a Brooklyn Cyclones game.  It does seem like a sticker, but at least it is a well done sticker auto.  The only unfortunately thing is that I did not see Nieuwenhuis play for the Cyclones, but I did see Ike Davis play there.

Well, here's hoping that Nieuwenhuis can keep up his good start through the entire year!

2012 Topps Heritage for Trade

So, I've been behind the times as far as getting my hands on 2012 cards.  However, I finally got a bunch of Heritage.  Below is what I have for trade and then what I am looking for.  Shoot me an email or reply to this post if you are interested in making a deal!

Available For Trade:
Base: 36, 42, 43, 77, 82, 118, 128, 149, 157, 167, 170, 189, 200, 209, 226, 237, 240, 282, 323, 338, 340, 342, 343, 345, 347, 360, 372, 375, 383, 393, 410, 413, 425, C4
SP: 432 (Matt Joyce), 466 (Kyle Seager)
Stickers: Curtis Granderson #31
Blue Boarder Variant: #34B Josh Collmenter

My Needs:
Base: 54, 175, 309, 384
SP: 436, 467
Stickers: #4

Thanks!

Happy Opening Day to All!

Today is the first day of the 2012 Mets Season, so LET'S GO METS!