Night Owl Cards

I won another one of Johnny's almost-daily giveaways and received the goods a few days ago. The majority of the cards that I needed (4 of the 9 were needs) are from what I'm thinking is my candidate for best set of the year. The only problem is the set is from 2021. I like the 2021 Chrome Platinum set more than I should. I've already detailed the reasons why I like and also the reasons why a product like this shouldn't be for me. I know a few bloggers have wondered what the big deal is about this set, and I see their point. But that doesn't keep my brain from marveling over these cards. There is just something about them that makes me happy. It's the shininess combined with a classic design combined with the photos chosen. Those close-ups, that '52 feel, with very modern gloss, appeals to me. Nothing about this is new. The '52 set has been beaten senseless by Topps and that goes for chromed-up versions of the '52 design, too. But something about i...