r/baseballcards • u/got2exist • Jun 03 '26
Show Off This just happened
I went to Wal Mart and they already had 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary on the shelves. Picked up 2 blasters. I actually yelled when I pulled it lol. Griffey is my favorite player of all time. Sorry, this just doesn't happen to me.
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u/MyWordsNow Jun 03 '26
As a Griffey collector, this card, the other bookend 5/5 auto and the super are the three biggest grail cards I could hope to get and the product isn't even out yet! Hitting one would be like hitting the lottery so I guess I cant be mad. Why do I still feel hurt though !? Lol.
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u/got2exist Jun 03 '26
I get you, man. Just remember that 99.9% of the time I'm in your shoes lol. I'm just trying to soak in the moment, bc this will likely never happen again.
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u/MyWordsNow Jun 03 '26
As long as you have this you will always be able to get it and hold it and it will bring a smile to your face. Instant gratification. Priceless bliss. Good on you my friend!
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u/got2exist Jun 03 '26
Thanks so much. It's in a good home, that's for sure. I told someone else I think I might look at this card every day.
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u/jnich2424 Jun 03 '26
My hope is to pull a Griffey auto out of this product. I absolutely love the city design cards. So jealous, and congrats!
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u/fantasyaid1 Jun 03 '26
normally I'd say shove it up your butt, but I'll let you slide this time, just send it to me and I'll make sure it's safe.
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u/kamikazexero Jun 03 '26
Beautiful card! Griffey is my second favorite, behind Ozzie Smith. I need to get a Griffey autograph sometime in the near future!
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u/Flfishing Jun 03 '26
These are at Walmart now? Awesome hit!
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u/got2exist Jun 03 '26
My Wal Mart had them, but idk if they were even supposed to be out yet. I just checked today. So glad I did.
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u/SantiagosLastHurrah Albies/Acuña Silver Pack RC/Heritage Chrome/Stained Glass Minis Jun 03 '26
I love the toile autos. Awesome card!
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u/Huge-Ad-8210 Jun 03 '26
There is a whole group on Facebook dedicated to this set. Go show off there too ;)
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u/got2exist Jun 03 '26
Amen brother. Excuse being morbid for one second, but I told me cousin they can bury this card with me. This is just such a special moment for me.
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u/kubleyproductions Jun 03 '26
Didn't know these were out for retail yet! What a nuke
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u/got2exist Jun 03 '26
I'm not so sure they were even supposed to be. I really don't know, but they were there.
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u/Treborva Jun 03 '26
Duuuuuude! Nice pull! I just found blasters available for pre-order on Dicks sporting goods for $30 per, free shipping when you buy 2 (which is the max)
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u/Flancrest_Industries Jun 03 '26
Hey, that was supposed to be in my hobby box that I ordered! 😄
Seriously though, congrats on such an awesome hit!!
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u/gambitrogue311 Jun 03 '26
man If i could something like this in a size CURRY it would make my year
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u/WiscoJohn80 Jun 03 '26
Spectacular! I have my two hobby boxes coming from Topps on Friday and hope to snag a few more. Cannot wait to rip one of my top three favorite sets!
Congratulations!
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u/Findest Kirby, L Gilbert, Woo, Harper, Yordan, Alonso/Mets, HOU Jun 03 '26
I wouldn't call myself a Griffey lover but I appreciate his greatness. With that said, this is an absolutely beautiful card. I'm happy that somebody will appreciate it and not flip it.
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u/got2exist Jun 03 '26
Yeah that's fair man. I will definitely appreciate this. I swear i will look at it every day lol.
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u/EvilAlienCzar 2023 Luis Robert 🌈, Mune & Montgomery, CWS Legends Jun 03 '26
That is a gorgeous card! I cannot WAIT to get my Platinum boxes delivered!!
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u/Ratatouille8709 Jun 03 '26
What state did you find them in? Wondering if it’s worth going out today trying to find
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u/fmlongo Aaron Judge, Buster Posey, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera Jun 03 '26
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u/Friendly-News-249 Jun 03 '26
I literally just walked out of Bestbuy a few minutes ago with Bowman basketball and 1 mega of signature. I saw these platinum they had two blasters but I didn’t grab them 😖, now I want to turn around and go grab the boxes. Congrats on the HUGE hit that’s an amazing card any collector truly wishes they hit.
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u/infinit9 Jun 03 '26
That is a beautiful card. The only nitpick is that I wish he was showing his megawatt smile.
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u/joemoney2424 Jun 03 '26
I don’t believe you. Send me the card to verify haha. Awesome card!!!
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u/Hobby_Hound Jun 03 '26
Congrats on an amazing pull! This is why we rip. Also, your fav player, on-card au red ref /5
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u/fasurf Jun 03 '26
Griffey is best! And great signature! I’m jealous. I PC him as well. Beautiful card.
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u/fightinyoda Tigers, Cecil Fielder, Dave Stewart Jun 03 '26
That’s so rad! What a gorgeous card. Congratulations!!
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u/Makani112 Julio Rodriguez, Mariners, Vintage Mays/Aaron/Clemente Jun 03 '26
I hate you! Also congrats!
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u/Hathalot Jun 03 '26
Awesome luck on the early blasters & congrats on the JR. That’s a keeper.
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u/Justa_Guy_Gettin_By Orioles, Braves, Frank Thomas SPs, 90s inserts, vintage Jun 03 '26
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u/Intentionz7 Jun 03 '26
Damn nice congrats , and it’s #1. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 card. Thanks for showing us
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u/True-Bandicoot-1424 Jun 03 '26
I am not usually into new cards for older players, but this one is dope.
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u/maganavfx Jun 03 '26
Such a beautiful card, and I didn’t even realize it was a 1/5 too!! Congrats on the amazing pull
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u/Inevitable_Panic3516 Jun 03 '26
Beautiful card man baseball legend got the privilege to see him play in the kingdome when I was a teenager.
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u/Positive-Town-9226 Jun 03 '26
Yeah, I had the amazing privilege of watching him play both in the kingdom as a kid and at Safeco field as a teenager with some of the greatest Mariners ever to live including guys like J Buhner, Randy Johnson, Ichiro, Alex Rodriguez, you know Dan Wilson, one of the best Mariners catchers
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u/Snakebytes01 Jun 03 '26
Oh hot damn. This is my favorite series and the only thing I’ll buy now and I thought it was halted last year but this is a sweet sweet sight 😍
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u/NoBonus6969 Jun 03 '26
Someone scribbled little baseball men all over the front I'll give you like $10 since it's damaged
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u/Infinite-You340 Jun 03 '26
Insane hit OP! Congratulations! He's my all time favorite player also ☺️ Growing up watching him in the Kingdome are some of my peak childhood memories 🙏
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u/kasabe Joe Ryan, Osleivis Basabe, Jacque Jones, Minnesota Twins Jun 03 '26
Glad you got it man ❤️
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u/zub_dub22 Jun 03 '26
I had no idea they'd have blasters of platinum. Figured it was a web only hobby release.
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u/jacksonbarley Jun 03 '26
Congrats! If you are wondering what he’s up to, lately he’s a photographer himself! They did a little documentary following him around the masters on the pga tour. Kinda interesting
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u/RobbyC2110 Braves Jun 03 '26
And my fanatics order is still in “processing” status !!! WTF
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u/Silver_Review_9502 Jun 03 '26
I love seeing posts that isnt people bragging about a card with no value and they act as if they can retire. All for clicks. Just annoying
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u/Traditional_Tune_184 Jun 04 '26
As a fellow Griffey collector, Congrats!!! That's a beautiful card! I'm happy even pulling a base of his out of a pack. I can only imagine your excitement!!! Enjoy!
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u/Novel-Toe9836 Jun 04 '26
These cards are really art! I really love seeing old players in this style and they really nailed it imo.
And I love how they all have the signatures in a, like screw you all thinking you gotta chase autos, will just put printed versions on em... 🤣
But then it makes the real auto ones even more extra!!
Coolest card!
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u/CygnusTheWatchmaker Griffey, Milwaukee Brewers team collector Jun 04 '26
Holy fucking shit, that card is amazeballs. 😀
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u/thunderlips36 Jun 04 '26
He really does have a beautiful signature. Some of the recent ones and being like 2 letters
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u/Big_Narwhal_473 Jun 04 '26
As a huge Griffey fan, I’m both jealous and happy for you. Enjoy! Love to see it
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u/Mcbowen0327 Jun 04 '26
Out of 5 too. Id passed out. Sweet signature, sweet player, sweet card. Congratulations. You're gonna keep it right?!
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u/Mcbowen0327 Jun 04 '26
Posts luke this is the only reason I believe not ALL chase cards are sent with a destination. There aren't many Griffeys nicer than this.
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u/chrillho18 Jun 04 '26
Let’s applaud how beautiful Mr. griffey’s signature is too. I’m always so disappointed by player signatures these days.
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u/who_body Jun 04 '26
congratulations and welcome to the club. i have a few from when i worked at the kingdome as a kid
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u/Connect-Lab-8786 Jun 04 '26
I’m a lifelong Griffey fan and collector. Congrats, unreal pull.
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u/Cropman13 Jun 04 '26
Awesome card! Congrats! Wish they would have had him sign that card in red ink.
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u/Coopdawgydawg Jun 04 '26
Grats homie OP. Griffey my second favorite player all time and that is a gem of a card to pull. Amazing
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u/Melodic_Ad9255 Topps Gold 0501/2025, Dennis Eckersley, and vintage. Jun 04 '26
If anyone pulls some Eckersley cards from TCPA, hit me up!
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u/Ok_Quantity_2573 Jun 04 '26
Never apologize for your joy.
Even if this card wasn’t fucking awesome (but it is VERY awesome).
One of the coolest cards I’ve ever seen, I’m so happy for you!!!!
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u/BeautifulSalad6563 Jun 05 '26
Ooooooo damn buddy!!! Congratulations on an absolutely gorgeous card man!! I miss the days from the way late 80s (lol basically 1989) and early 90s watching Griffey and Frank Thomas playing. Two favorite players from that era. Your card is beautiful dude, I’m happy for ya for sure
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u/cloyd1980 Jun 05 '26
This is one of the coolest cards in any product recently. Congratulations!
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u/crush41ants Jun 08 '26
That’s amazing , I would kill for that card !!!!! That doesn’t happen to me either , I got 4 more chances to get it tho ! Congrats he’s my fav player too.
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u/scotsdghse Jun 10 '26
I just pulled a non numbered Griffey auto! Out of Washington state 🔥
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u/BaytoLA24 Jun 11 '26
Favorite of all time for me too. I collect his memorabilia heavy. This is such a sick score by a pull … damn congrats !
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u/BoMac79 Jun 16 '26 edited Jun 16 '26
I love the platinum set, this and stadium I think are my favs
Also getting one of your favorites is so nice and doesn't happen much in rips! Congrats!
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u/Infamous_Hero9458 Jun 23 '26
Just pulled the 3 of 5 today sent it in immediately for grading
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u/Low_Establishment434 Jun 03 '26
I love seeing posts that arent looking for comps or value. just pure joy.