Are 2018 Topps Chrome Update Baseball Blaster/Value Packs worth the rip?

ndleo · January 15, 2019 4:17PM

I collect mainly football, but I saw some 2018 Topps Chrome Update Baseball Blasters/Value Packs at the local target. I think they are all rookies. Is this worth a rip? $19.99 and $9.99 respectively.

Can any modern baseball card collectors chime in?

JKT · January 15, 2019 4:21PM

Not all rookies...but a lot of rookies to be sure. The majority will be no names however.

Personally, I think its a good year to snag some Chrome Update. Solid RC group even considering Acuna, Torres, Ohtani, and Andujar were all in the regular Topps Chrome set.

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ReggieCleveland · January 16, 2019 6:54AM

Seems like the biggest problem with the TCU is finding unmolested product. TCU is mostly about Soto as he wasn't in the regular Chrome and his TCU is a very popular card of his. I know Mikolas has his RC in the set, too.

If it were me, I'd start out with some hangers and see how those work out (they can't weigh the pinks). If everything looks solid I would definitely go back and clean the place out. If it's unmolested it's 100% worth it. That's just a big 'if.'

Arthur

Littletweed · January 16, 2019 8:58AM

I am not familiar with molested product. I am guessing that packs/boxes can be weighed for the "hits?" The auto cards weigh more? I'm asking because I was considering buying some boxes off ebay, but is it safe to assume there is a good chance that those were already searched?

wadevl · January 16, 2019 9:51AM

WOW, if they actually have them at your Target, and the Blasters are sealed, grab them

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ndleo · January 16, 2019 11:52AM

The undisclosed Target location near me (ha ha), has sealed blasters and value packs.

Are people weighing the blaster boxes to get the hits? I saw the checklist and I think all of the cards are on the same chrome stock. How do the hits wiegh more?

slum22 · January 16, 2019 3:10PM

I am more of a basketball guy but I believe the value packs are actually the better purchase if you are gonna buy more of one or the other. They are much harder to find and they have a special pack inside that carries Pink Refractors. Around my Targets I have only seen the value packs at one Target and they sold out quickly. The Mega Boxes of Chrome Update sat for months at multiple Target locations I went to before being sold out.

wadevl · January 23, 2019 11:03AM

I do have MEGAS though if interested
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143100739601

krisd3279 · January 23, 2019 2:16PM

@wadevl OK. You got me. Just pulled the trigger on a box.

wadevl · January 23, 2019 6:52PM

@krisd3279 said:
@wadevl OK. You got me. Just pulled the trigger on a box.

Packaged and Ready to ship in the AM my friend
Lucky

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wadevl · January 24, 2019 6:24AM

@BALROG said:
Me too 👍

Copy That , Will get it out Today!!!

burghman · January 24, 2019 8:13AM

You guys convinced me - I snagged one as well!

ndleo · January 24, 2019 10:23AM

I should get a commission for starting this thread!

I pulled the trigger and cleaned out the mystery Target in LA. I was surprised to see so many boxes and value packs this late. The Target I went to just completed a massive remodel and the sportscards were moved to a different part of the store, most of the time the cards are near the checkouts, these were on the second floor. I'm guessing that none of the other hobby degenerates found them.

wadevl · January 24, 2019 11:05AM

@burghman said:
You guys convinced me - I snagged one as well!

Packed and will Ship in The AM!

wadevl · January 24, 2019 11:06AM

Whos your player or Team ?

@ndleo said:
I should get a commission for starting this thread!

I pulled the trigger and cleaned out the mystery Target in LA. I was surprised to see so many boxes and value packs this late. The Target I went to just completed a massive remodel and the sportscards were moved to a different part of the store, most of the time the cards are near the checkouts, these were on the second floor. I'm guessing that none of the other hobby degenerates found them.

ndleo · January 24, 2019 11:09AM

wadevl - Thanks, but I was just kidding.

I'm a football collector and occassionally dip into baseball if I see something interesting. I haven't see Topps Chrome at retail in a while so it piqued my interest.

fergie23 · January 24, 2019 11:39AM

Bought the last two and used a $20 seller coupon I received for selling something for the first time in a decade or so via eBay.

Robb

wadevl · January 24, 2019 11:50AM

@fergie23 said:
Bought the last two and used a $20 seller coupon I received for selling something for the first time in a decade or so via eBay.

Robb

That's Awesome Rob, TRUE Bang for the Buck, They Will go out Tomorrow!!

wadevl · January 24, 2019 5:06PM

I appreciate everyone on the Board, this is tough, but I'm gonna list 3 more out of the inventory, (AGHHHHH!)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143103161134

jayjones82 · January 27, 2019 12:52PM

Pulled a Soto Auto Xfractor /125 out of some retail Topps Chrome Update (actually, my wife did). I love the stuff

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krisd3279 · January 28, 2019 1:06PM

No autos in this box, but a decent group of cards. Straight into penny sleeves for these.

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burghman · January 29, 2019 11:39AM

I just opened my box - 1st one for me, so maybe that explains my surprise - and the only differences between mine and Kris's are:

he got a Beede; I got a Hoskins Red (2/25)
he got a Soto and I got an extra International Affair
our other 3 IA cards are different

Out of 28 cards, 23 were identical. I'm not complaining, just curious...

wadevl · January 30, 2019 7:59AM

Very Nice

The Soto is going for around $15 Raw now,

Just > @krisd3279 said:

No autos in this box, but a decent group of cards. Straight into penny sleeves for these.

wadevl · January 30, 2019 8:02AM

Congrats on The Red Hoskins!
if you get a Chance love to see a pic,

@burghman said:
I just opened my box - 1st one for me, so maybe that explains my surprise - and the only differences between mine and Kris's are:

he got a Beede; I got a Hoskins Red (2/25)

he got a Soto and I got an extra International Affair

our other 3 IA cards are different

Out of 28 cards, 23 were identical. I'm not complaining, just curious...

wadevl · January 30, 2019 8:08AM

Pulled this out of a box in the fall,

burghman · January 30, 2019 4:01PM

@wadevl said:
Congrats on The Red Hoskins!
if you get a Chance love to see a pic,

Here he is - good looking card

wadevl · January 30, 2019 6:56PM

BOOOOM!!!

@burghman said:

@wadevl said:
Congrats on The Red Hoskins!
if you get a Chance love to see a pic,

Here he is - good looking card

ReggieCleveland · January 31, 2019 5:56AM

Nice! Congrats, Jim! Can't weigh refractors!

Arthur

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Are 2018 Topps Chrome Update Baseball Blaster/Value Packs worth the rip?

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