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This is a list inspired by VinTX and it follows one rule of thumb.

Currently Randy Moss has 148 receiving touchdowns, and to commemorate each one I am going to acquire a game used card for each one in his respected jersey at the time of that touchdown.

Examples:

His first touchdown was in a Vikings uniform so I have to get a Moss game used card #'d 1/xxx while he is in his Viking's uni.

His 91st TD was in a Raiders uniform so I will acquire ...

1/1
2011
Topps Gypsy Queen Mini Magenta Printing Plate 1/1

AUTOS
2007
Bowman's Best #88
Bowman Sterling #BS-JC
2009
Topps Finest #FMA-JC
Topps Unique #SSA-JCH
Press Pass Fusion # SS-JC
2011
Topps 60 Auto #T60-JC

GAME USED
2007
Bowman Draft Futures Game Patch #BDPP71 56/99
Bowman Draft Futures Game Jersey #BDPP71
2008
Bowman Sterling #BS-JC
Bowman Sterling ...

Statistical Breakdown
RC: 2/2 (100.0%)
GU: 5/8 (62.5%)
AU: 21/48 (43.8%)
#'rd: 29/78 (37.2%)
1/1: 0/38 (0.0%)
Total: 42/119 (35.3%)

Statistical Breakdown w/o 1 of 1's
RC: 2/2 (100.0%)
GU: 5/7 (71.4%)
AU: 21/35 (60.0%)
#'rd: 29/49 (59.2%)
Total: 42/81 (51.9%)

My Collection
Unrecognized by Beckett (Not included in above counts):
2008 Grandstand Bakersfield Blaze
#NNO ...

10. 1972 Topps Julius "Dr. J" Erving RC PSA 8 NM-MT



9. Joe Montana 1980 Topps RC PSA 9 MINT



8. 2008 Exquisite Enshrinements Michael Jordan 4 of 23

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Some generalizations I've learned in my years of buying on Ebay.

1. If an autograph auction has to say the authentication company is one of the best in the business, it’s not.
2. If the description says the card is NrMT-MT or better, you’ll be lucky to get it in NrMT-MT.
3. If a set or lot of vintage says NrMT on average, the star cards are no better than EX.
4. It the auction doesn’t say on-card auto, it’s a sticker.
5. If the auction says it “might” be

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