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supermarkets, and other shopping locations. But, it proved to be difficult to complete the album by only purchasing boxes. A more effective way to finish the album was through trading.

“I bought two-and-a-half boxes, and I traded the rest with my friends at school or in my soccer team. Trading allowed me to spend less money, while also getting the cards that I needed,” sophomore Enrique Senior said.

This was the first album where Panini, the official company for the album, decided to add a twist. Each card had a border that symbolized how rare the card was. The rarer the card, the more value it possessed.

“I packed a green parallel Cristiano Ronaldo with my sister, which is one of the most valued cards in the whole album. It was so special that I ended up selling it for $700,” Senior said.

A completed album brought feelings of extreme joy to the people that were able to reach this goal.

“When I stick in the last card and I leaf through the album it made me think, ‘wow, I did that,’” Assistant Soccer Coach Federico Mor-Tatis said.

Students gave helpful advice for newcomers completing the album.