It came from the vault...

My latest Charlie in my pursuit to collect all the Charlie Mortons in the world has landed me another 1/1 Topps Vault gimmick card.

2014 Topps Heritage Blank Back 1/1 Topps Vault

The above card ended up costing me the most I have ever paid for a Topps vault card.  $42 delivered.  Have these suddenly become collectible or are people trying to outbid me knowing that I'm a super collector of the veteran Jersey born Pirates sinkerballer?  Regardless, I'm happy to add it to my collection as Ground Chuck takes the mound today against the Brewers in what has typically been the House of Horrors over the past decade.  Let's go Bucs!

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.