You think you've got redemption problems?

If I had pulled a Cat Osterman auto redemption from 2009 A&G only to be told "sorry, can't help ya", I'd be ticked. Imagine if you will then, how thrilled I was to find these bad boys.

2001-2002 Bowman Hockey Mike Comrie Autographed Hockey Puck

EXPIRED 5/30/03

2002 SPX Hockey Rookie Redemption Montreal Canadiens

EXPIRED 4/30/05

2002 Donruss Elite Football "Turn of the Century Autographs" Card #131 Demontray Carter

EXPIRED 1/1/04

2002 Fleer Maximum Alex Rodriguez Maximum Power Game Used Bat Card

EXPIRED 4/30/03

Explain to me why you need a redemption for a bat card. Really Fleer?

2002 Upper Deck Authentics Authenticated Memorabilia Dave Winfield signed 5x7 picture

EXPIRED 3/21/03

These were inserted every 108 packs.

2002 Upper Deck Authentics Authenticated Memorabilia Ken Griffey Jr. signed baseball.

EXPIRED 3/21/03

This is the one I most regret not redeeming.

I found all these redemption cards while going back through a couple of old 32oo count boxes I had in my garage. I had a good laugh until I saw the Griffey Jr. ball redemption. That is one I wish I had sent in. I may be the reason redemption cards have expiration dates. No one could reasonably expect these to be honored (even if the company is still in business). Of course, we all expect CURRENT redemption cards to be honored with the person represented on the card.

Or maybe that's just me.