E90-1, The Kraken (AKA The E-Monster) - post your collection progress

[brianp-beme]

I always liked the somewhat off-balance throwing pose seen on the Karger.

Here is my example for a closer look, and your Kraken has been boosted.

Brian

[t213]

My score is 44

Andy Cook

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by t213

My score is 44

Andy Cook

Nice Andy, I would love to see you get crackin' on your Kraken.

Brian

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

I always liked the somewhat off-balance throwing pose seen on the Karger.

Here is my example for a closer look, and your Kraken has been boosted.

Brian

Maybe he's been drinking and is balancing himself on the dugout rail.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Maybe he's been drinking and is balancing himself on the dugout rail.

That is a reasonable explanation for his off-kilter look.

Brian

[brass_rat]

Hi Brian,

I would love to play along here. I reached the point in several other sets where I might be waiting for years (or possibly forever) to finish them, so this will be enjoyable to collect.

I already had a few cards from the set, but I kinda cheated my way to a bigger number last night by buying the partial set in LOTG. I like getting a jump start, but I also think this was the Kraken equivalent of taking PEDs and juicing numbers.

So please list me with 184 points but throw an * onto my number. Once I upgrade a sufficient number of cards or otherwise put forth some real Kraken collecting grit, I'll request that the * be removed.

Here's my Young that I acquired from a nice board member last year.

Cheers,
Steve

[puckpaul]

Originally Posted by brass_rat

Hi Brian,

I would love to play along here. I reached the point in several other sets where I might be waiting for years (or possibly forever) to finish them, so this will be enjoyable to collect.

I already had a few cards from the set, but I kinda cheated my way to a bigger number last night by buying the partial set in LOTG. I like getting a jump start, but I also think this was the Kraken equivalent of taking PEDs and juicing numbers.

So please list me with 184 points but throw an * onto my number. Once I upgrade a sufficient number of cards or otherwise put forth some real Kraken collecting grit, I'll request that the * be removed.

Here's my Young that I acquired from a nice board member last year.

Cheers,
Steve

Ah, you won that? I was an underbidder, thought hard about another go….I have a bunch of the toughies, but still need the Jackson and the two Wagner, so…decided that was the wrong order. But I think you got a very good deal and there are some real toughies and a lot of HOFers and they look good in lower grades, I wouldn’t upgrade unless something is really bad in there. Congrats!

Paul

[brass_rat]

Thanks! I guess we'll see how it really looks when the cards are in hand. Without all of the front scans and no back scans, there's always going to be some surprises.

I generally try to upgrade for eye appeal within reason, but I don't play the holder game. The Authentic cards, especially if they are missing any of the name/team captions or have major back damage, will be on the "upgrade desired" list.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by brass_rat

Hi Brian,

I would love to play along here. I reached the point in several other sets where I might be waiting for years (or possibly forever) to finish them, so this will be enjoyable to collect.

I already had a few cards from the set, but I kinda cheated my way to a bigger number last night by buying the partial set in LOTG. I like getting a jump start, but I also think this was the Kraken equivalent of taking PEDs and juicing numbers.

So please list me with 184 points but throw an * onto my number. Once I upgrade a sufficient number of cards or otherwise put forth some real Kraken collecting grit, I'll request that the * be removed.

Here's my Young that I acquired from a nice board member last year.

Cheers,
Steve

Nothing wrong with revving up your E90-1 collecting career. It worked for Barry Bonds and friends in their athletic endeavors. I have added an asterisk by your Kraken number, and for fun added a bunch of other symbols too!

Brian

[brass_rat]

Thanks, Brian!