Author: creasecollector
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Milestone Mail: Card # 800 Enters My Collection!
Recently, I was able to reach a milestone I never thought was possible in this collection: 800 Total cards. To reach this milestone in style, I recently acquired this 2014-15 Upper Deck MVP Magenta 1/1 Printing Plate into the collection, and I couldn’t be happier. If you’ve followed this blog for any amount of time, you know…
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The First Card of 2026: A Unique 1/1 Meigray Tag!
New year, New cards! The newest 1/1 card in the Enroth collection is once again from President’s Choice Trading Cards. This time, it features a stunning Meigray Group tag from one of Enroth’s LA Kings jersey’s from the 2015-2016 season! I’ve seen quite a few of these Meigray tag cards over the years, but this…
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After 14 Years, This Side Collection is 100% Complete!
Way back in 2010, I was introduced to online card forums for the first time. These forums allowed me to interact with other like-minded collectors and have access to a larger network of card collectors to trade and deal cards with, which as a teenager in high school, was truly an amazing thing. I’m not…
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My 2025 Fall Expo Experience!
My recap from the 2025 Fall Sports Card Expo! Another Fall Expo has come and gone, and it was one for the books as they say. Not only was I able to snag a few cards for my collection, but I was able to have some fun seeing some great cards, and shared some fun…
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Shield Your Eyes: 3rd Times The Charm
With the Toronto Fall Expo drawing near, there is a lot of excitement in the hobby right now. And for good reason. With the 2025-26 NHL season in full swing, the buzz at the Fall Expo is an exciting time for any hobbyist. For me, I try not to get pulled into the next hotshot…
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Shield Your Eyes: This 1/1 Showcases a Unique Piece of European Hockey History
Every collector loves a shield card. However, today the shield I’m featuring today is something you’ve probably haven’t seen before, and includes some awesome pieces of hockey history, which I enjoy learning about. That’s the thing about cards that I enjoy the most: Bringing small pieces of sports history into our lives. Let’s get into…
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Getting Ready For Hobby Halloween!
Are you drowning in base & insert cards that haven’t seen the light of day in years? Do you wish there was a magical process that would rid yourself of this cardboard you forgot you owned? If you’re like me, then Halloween is the perfect time for this. Over the past few year’s I’ve managed…
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First Game-Used Enroth Nameplate Completed!
September is in full swing! Weird weather, sweaters, hot drinks, apple picking and… more cardboard?! I hope everyone has been enjoying the change in weather and the anticipation of another year of hockey. This time of year is always a whirlwind, but I always find myself eagerly awaiting the start of the hockey season to balance…
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My Top 10 Patch Cards In My Collection
After episode 116 of the podcast dropped back in July, I decided I wanted to recap my favourite patch cards in my collection here on my blog as well for those who like the old-school (cool) approach of reading things online. As the media landscape constantly changes, I still find myself gravitating towards longer format…