Hey Topps! You SUCK!!!

I understand it's hard to get new images of retired or deceased players.

Wanna see the same of image of Pops from 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013?

I get it...there's no new photos of Willie to be found, but do I really need to add a Willie Stargell to my collection every year with the same image?

2010 Topps, 2011 Topps 60, 2012 Topps Gypsy Queen, 2013 Topps Museum

I don't!!!!

And that is why the only retired player cards I'm buying from now on is straight up vintage.

Don't get me wrong, if I see a card that completely blows my mind, I will probably get it and I will never turn down Stargell, Kiner, Mazeroski, or Clemente cards in trade packages, BUT I am done buying new cards with the same images reused over and over and over and over again.

My Newest 1/1 for the Supercollection: Charlie Morton 2013

One of my goals for 2014 was to add a new Charlie Morton 1/1 to my collection and even though I am posting this in 2014, I actually purchased this card in 2013 but didn't get around to posting it until now.  Behold the awesomeness that is the Topps Vault 1/1 gimmicks.

2013 Topps Update ToppsVault 1/1 Blank Back

Once upon a time, I thought these were cool.  The next day, I realized they are a ridiculous gimmick that Topps uses to squeeze minimally an extra $10 from their customers.  Anyone that has a serious supercollection of a player HAS to have these, which just infuriates me to think I spent $13.45 for a half a baseball card.  

But the loyal supercollector I am I bought it....

because my collection just wouldn't be complete without this blank back 1/1 in it.