Got these eBay purchases in the mail yesterday. I think I’ve finally settled on doing this set of the 1980 US Hockey Team over the 04-05 Upper Deck Legendary Signatures set for a couple reasons:

1. The UD set is missing Verchota and O’Callahan.

2. Ramsey, Craig, and Broten are super duper short prints that cost hundreds of dollars.

3.  The Signature set is much cheaper to build and includes Craig Patrick and Herb Brooks.

Granted, the UD set looks nicer, but the Signature set isn’t terrible looking. It certainly lacks the prestige of the UD set, but is a good, cheaper, and more complete option. The Brooks will probably go for a tidy sum (I’ve yet to see one on eBay) but I think you can get any of the other players for $20 or less. If anyone wants the UD Miracle Men I have, let me know.

Today I picked up a ticket to a Bruins Alumni game in my area. $20 for a VIP ticket (great seats and meet-and-great). I’m hoping Brickley will be there as he is one of my favourite hockey people ever. Bourque would be a nice surprise, but I doubt he will make it. O’Reilly would be fantastic, though.

Going to a card show tomorrow in Salem, NH. Hoping to score some vintage stuff. Check back tomorrow or Monday for my show purchases.

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