TRADEBAIT - Some Patchy Goodness

I went to the local monthly card show last weekend with the hopes of picking up a couple new Trevor Linden cards recently released.  Sadly, I think a number of sellers had second thoughts about opening up some of Panini's latest offering 'Classics'.  Me thinks the price point is the culprit.

Anyways, what would have been a very quiet show was momentarily interrupted when I saw a discount box with some nice patch cards in it.

And since I'm a sucker for a good deal, I decided to justify a bit of a purchase to add some cards to the tradebox.  That....and I won the monthly poker game the night before.  So I had a few extra bucks in hand at the show (can't let it go to waste right?).

2011/12 Panini Crown Royale

Coat Of Arms

#22 Niklas Backstrom /25

This patch really pops out of the card.  Backstrom gets little hobby love it seems.  I find that odd.  I would have thought there's be a bit of a following based on his nationality (Finnish) as well as some of the phenomenal patches coming from Minnesota Wild jerseys.

A great patch and only numbered to 25.  By the way.....that'll be a trend during this show & tell.

2011/12 Panini Prime

Prime Trios

#16 Blake Wheeler/Mark Scheifele/Carl Klingberg /25

The guys on the side were throw-ins.  It's the dude in the middle that made me pick up this piece.  Mark Scheifele has a great shot to really showcase his talents at the upcoming World Junior tournament.  A solid performance will really help his chances to stick with the big club this year.

I'm anticipating more Scheifele collectors to come out of the woodworks once he is a staple on the Jets.

Soon.  Very soon.

2011/12 Panini Titanium

Game-Worn Gear (Patch)

#93 Brandon Dubinsky /25

Now, I tend to slag on the Rangers a lot but that's mostly due to one individual (who will remain nameless).

What I can say is they've got the makings of a solid team.  And they've got great looking patch cards.  This Dubinsky is no exception.

And what's better than one Rangers card?

2011/12 Panini Titanium

Game-Worn Gear (Patch)

#79 Derek Stepan /25

How about two.

The price on this one was just too good to pass up.  Hopefully I can find a Rangers collector who has some Linden cards to trade.

I think one of the goals over my holiday break is to properly scan and catalog my trade cards.  In the new year I'm going to be a little more aggressive in turning over some of this stuff so I can get a little relief in paying for some Linden cards.

I hear the new year is going to bring some doozies.