Chicago on My Mind

Because of The National, that is. I definitely wish I could have made it to the Windy City to take in all the sights and sounds of the most prominent sports cards and collectibles show in the U.S., but it just wasn't in the cards this year - no pun intended.

How am I handling not attending the big show? I'm checking in on the updates from the folks at Beckett.com. But mostly, I'm coping by cracking open some new football cards.

I've already had a chance to bust a box of 2008 Topps Football. Later this weekend, I'll also have an early review of 2008 Donruss Threads Football, which was one of my favorite Donruss Playoff products of 2007. It might not quite replace being in Chicago, but it's the next best thing.

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