Mainly because Fuji appears to have read my mind and managed to pinpoint one card I really needed.
Fuji knows that I like Yankees prospects and I have to assume he also knew that I was looking for a Rony Bautista Bowman Chrome autograph since I've (unofficially) started trying to build the 2014 Bowman Chrome Prospects autograph Yankees team set. Since I gave away my previous Rony autograph to his buddy Domingo, I went back and forth looking at various eBay listings before Fuji sent this my way.
Fuji sent along a note saying I don't need to send him anything because his reserves are at an all time low. But saying "don't" to me is a great way to make sure that I do ;). Especially when you knocked off a critical need.
Fuji also sent along what became my first 2009 Bowman Chrome autograph of a Yankee with this Pat Venditte refractor (#'d 492/500). I remember Fuji showing off a Pat Venditte BoChro autograph a while back and I kind of hoped that this wasn't that one since I'd feel really guilty if it was. Well I went back and yes it was the same card. Now I feel like a douche for taking a card away from him.
I had a small stack of cards prepared for Fuji's next Zippy Zapping. After this recent development I've decided that it isn't enough and I'll have to beef up my own reserves. *Grins evilly*
So yeah, thanks a bunch Fuji.
As always thanks for stopping by and take care :).


The Cardboard Gods whispered in my ear that you could use Mr. Bautista... so voila... it's yours. Please don't feel guilty about the Venditte. He's not in an A's uniform, so it doesn't really fit my collection. Plus... I was able to get a blog post out of it... and help a fellow blogger cross it off his wantlist.
ReplyDeleteWell Fuji, you've certainly earned an upgrade on your next Zippy Zapping. Be prepared my friend ;)...
DeleteGood stuff! That Venditte is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks TLC :).
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