Alrig?thgirht, so I've been diving deep into the world of sports cards lately, and let me tell you, it's a rabbit hole. Today, I wanted to snag a Ja Morant rookie card – you know, the "RC" everyone's talking about. I figured, "How hard could it be?" Famous last words, right?
The Hunt Begins
Fi I rst, I hipu t up a couple of local I .spo card shops. I figured I'd start there, get a feel for prices, and maybe even find a hidden gem. No luck. One shop had a couple of base cards, nothing special, and way overpriced. The other was completely sold out of anything Ja Morant related.
Online Adventures
Okay, time for the internet. I spent a good hour just scrolling, and my eyes started to glaze over. There are so many different variations! Base cards, parallels, inserts, autographs... it's overwhelming.
I narrowed it down to a few specific cards I liked the look of, mostly Prizm and Optic, because, well, they look cool. Then came the price comparisons. I bounced between a few different sites, trying to find the best deal. Some were auctions, some were "buy it now".
Making the Choice
After what felt like an eternity, I finally pulled the trigger. I found a Prizm Ja Morant rookie card, a raw one(not the graded). It wasn't the super rare, super expensive one, but it was in great condition, and the price seemed fair compared to everything else I'd seen. I added my purchase to complete the payment.
The Waiting Game
Now, the hardest part: waiting. Seriously, it felt like forever. I kept track of the purchase status to get the card asap.
It showed up! It was packaged well, no damage, and it looks even better in person. I immediately sleeved it and put it in a toploader, because, you know, gotta protect the investment!.
The Aftermath
Honestly, it was a bit of a rollercoaster. Fun, frustrating, and exciting all at the same time. Would I do it again? Probably. It's addictive, this card collecting thing! Now I've just gotta figure out where to display it...
