Card of the Day - 2013 Topps Five Star : Paul Goldschmidt Silver Signings Blue Parallel ( 9 / 25 )

Continuing my pursuit of reacquiring autographs from all the playerss that I had a signed ball from. Next one to check off that list is Arizona's 1st baseman Paul Goldschmidt.

Even though Paul plays for the now hated Diamondbacks you can't deny his ability and production. I even met the man last year in Arizona for a signing and he couldn't haven't been nicer, even to this Dodger fan. 

Not an over abundance of non sticker choices for me to chose from but this one by far was the best looking one to acquire. Once again I was back for more Five Star goodness and hoped I could lock this in for a decent amount. And once again lady luck was on my side as this was had for a blaster box price. Card arrived a week later and like most Five Star cards one of the corners is a tad rounded. Like the few other ones I wanted graded I was not planning to have this be one of them. So no water of my back. 

Welcome back to the collection Paul. 

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Signed Ball of the Day - Player Appearance Recap : Paul Goldschmidt ( ROMLB 2013 All Star w/All Star inscription )

The wife and I headed out this past weekend to Arizona for a little R and R and to visit some friends. I had known for months that Paul would be doing a signing on this particular weekend but I was not sure until a few weeks ago if we were for sure going so I didn't keep my hopes up on meeting Goldy. Once it was confirmed we were going I made a few transactions on eBay to help fund the purchase of the autograph of Paul. The promoter was charging $59 per autograph. A bit pricey in my eyes but made cheaper by some sales so it made it easier to swallow.

Headed out to Paradise Valley mall where the promoter ( phoenixcardshows.com ) was holding the show and even though it was off season there was a fair amount of fans in line. Would say around 150-200. Patrick Corbin was also appearing but the majority who I spoke to were there for Paul just like I was. There were a few Yankee fans along with some Cubs fans but all the rest were Diamondback fans except for the lone Dodger fan ( well at least the only one to wear a Dodger cap ), me. Got some flack from a few fans but for the most part all of it was in good fun.

Paul arrived on time and started signing promptly. The line moved real slow and once I was in the shop I realized why and that was because he interacted with each fan and took pictures with anyone that wanted one. I had heard he was a nice guy and this proved it and I was glad I was about to add him to my collection. Got up to the table and he glanced up and noticed the Dodger blue and had a slight smirk on his face. Told him thanks for killing my team this year and he said you guys had a good year as well. I handed him the 2013 All Star ball and had him sign under the logo and also had him add an All Star inscription. Another minute or so and I was on my way but before that I asked him if he would mind a picture with a Dodger fan and he said by all means. Paul was a class act and I wish him well expect when he plays the boys in blue. Thank you again Paul for the autograph.

Paul signing the ball

Paul and I. Nice fuzzy picture Mr. Photographer

Autograph with All Star inscription. Came out great.