Alex Delvecchio ITG Franchises Auto SP

Just a quick post here about another PC addition. This gem was acquired in the summer via eBay and it represents the most "valuable" Delvecchio auto in my collection to this point. This is also my second auto form the 04-05 ITG Franchises release with the first being a Jack Valiquette auto.

Unlike Jack, this auto is apparently SP'ed which means it is limited in comparison to the other autos, but since it isn't numbered, the number is copies are unknown to me. I love the design and style and it is a much different looking auto than my other three and is a welcome addition to my collection and the last of my Alex autos to share so I am up to date in that department. I do however, have a few more base cards from his playing days to share so keep an eye out for those.

04-05 ITG Franchises Auto - Alex Delvecchio

This card didn't scan well, so I took a photo of it instead. It features a very large on-card auto signed with a black sharpie.

Jack Valiquette Auto

I decided to check out the weekly flea market in my little town based on a rumour that someone was selling cards there weekly. Sure enough there is a guy there who once had a card shop and is now selling at the flea market and out of his house. Within a few seconds I knew that he was a typical LCS owner as all cards were listed at high book value, but he was offering a discount on most cards of 50% off.  Seeing JP Dumont cards listed at 15 bucks turned me off pretty quickly, but he did have some cheap wax, and one box was 98-99 Topps. I have never seen these cards, and at 20 bucks for the box I figured it might we worth a look. I then began to look around for a package deal I could make and I found this auto. 24 bucks got me the box and this auto. 

04-05 ITG Franchises Auto A-JVA Jack Valiquette

A former NHLer and a member of the Colorado Rockies who I came across for the very first time a couple days ago (will mention in a future post). The signature is very cool and as far as NHL careers go, there are very few strangers than Jacks. Check out his bio at Legends of Hockey. He did post back to back 20+ goal seasons with the Rockies before calling it quits at the age of 25.

Here is what the back looks like, after all these years ITG still keeps the formula going. This back looks very similar to the back on their current release autos.

I am very fond of this card, and the front design is pretty cool. I have seen them before online, but in person they are much nicer!