OMG I'm collecting modern: my modern Houston Astros pickup thread

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I've been an Astros fan from birth. Then by choice. (cause screw the Rangers, am I right?) This is my first attempt at collecting modern and I must admit that I can't believe all the variations, "errors", parallels, autos, relics, Santa hats!?!

I tried to just limit it to Topps products. For the team collection I've stayed on track. However, I decided to PC Correa and Altuve. Wow. Sooo many cards. 1/1's don't really count in my universe, so I don't even keep an eye out for them. If they happen to come my way for the right price? That's a different story.

Here are the cards that I have deemed worthy/ must have so far:

I like the look of the Leaf products. The lack of logo...

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Slowly picking up Correa autos that I like/can afford. I even buy the ugly ones if they aren't that expensive.

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Bowman seems to have enough variations to choke an elephant. I don't expect to get anywhere near completion.

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Rich Klein and Kin have been helping me out with base cards

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I'm still not sure if I want to chase Correa minor league cards. Time will tell.

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A few 2016 Topps & Heritage Variations. I really like the acetates & the silver framed.