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Michael Amos and his wife were simply on their way home from a family outing at an amusement park in Ohio when they decided to make a quick pit stop at a local Meijer store. Their casual curiosity to check out the trading card aisle quickly transformed into a collector’s dream come true.

Picking up a "mystery power box" that caught their attention, they discovered a pack of 2023 Bowman inside. Opening it, Michael couldn't believe what he was seeing—a stunning 1-of-1 paper foil rookie card of Cincinnati Reds' rising star, Elly De La Cruz.

Not only was this an extremely rare card—literally one-of-a-kind—but the moment was even more special since De La Cruz plays in Ohio, the very state where they had their unexpected find.

While the exact value of the card remains uncertain, the sentimental and personal significance of this surprising discovery makes it priceless to Michael and his family. A spontaneous decision turned into a remarkable hobby story, proving once again that you never know when an ordinary day could deliver an extraordinary moment.