So, I’ve been meaning to get my hands dirty with this whole 2023 football cards thing. You know, the Panini Absolute ones? I finally dove in, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a ride. Here’s how it all went down.
First off, I started by gathering all the info I could. I mean, I had to figure out what this was all about, right? So, I dug through a bunch of websites and forums. People were talking about different sets, checklists, and these price guides. I even found some places that had lists of all the cards in this 2023 Panini Absolute thing.
Then, I decided I needed to get organized. I made this massive spreadsheet – I know, I know, sounds nerdy, but it really helped. I listed out all the cards, separated them by veterans, rookies, and these other special categories they have. It was a bit overwhelming, seeing over 270 cards, but it gave me a good picture of what I was dealing with.
Next up, I started looking for the actual cards. I checked out a few online stores and even went to a couple of local shops. It was cool seeing them in person. I even grabbed a blaster box, which had a good mix, including 10 rookie cards. Felt like a little kid opening a treasure chest, to be honest.
After getting my hands on some cards, I began comparing them to my spreadsheet. I matched the cards I had with the lists and even looked at those price guides to see what they were worth. Some were pretty common, but others? Man, some of these cards are worth a small fortune! I understood what people were talking about on some forums.
I also spent some time reading what other collectors were saying. There was this whole thing about “Rookie Premiere Materials Autographs” and “Tools of the Trade” – some special types of cards, apparently. It was interesting to see how excited people were about finding these.
- Diving deeper, I learned how to grade cards.
- Assigned grades to my own collection based on what I learned.
- Felt a sense of pride in organizing and understanding my collection better.
Now, I’m not gonna lie, it was a lot of work. But it was also pretty fun. I felt like I was part of this big community of collectors, all hunting for these little pieces of football history.
What I Realized
In the end, I realized this isn’t just about collecting cards. It’s about being a part of the football season in a different way. Plus, it’s kind of cool to have something that might be worth a lot more in the future. Who knows, maybe one of these cards will help me retire early! (A guy can dream, right?)
So yeah, that’s my story about getting into the 2023 Panini Absolute football cards. It’s been a journey, and I’m definitely not stopping here. There are still so many cards to find, and I’m pretty sure I’m hooked for good now. Gotta catch ’em all, or, well, you know what I mean.
