Buying a box of 2010... what should I get, and where?

Hi;
I am thinking of buying a hobby box of 2010 cards. I haven't collected in almost 20 years. What should I buy? Bowman seems to be a quality set with quality inserts. The Topps inserts look a little lame to me.
Also, what are the best online stores to order cards from these days?
Thanks!
Matt
I am thinking of buying a hobby box of 2010 cards. I haven't collected in almost 20 years. What should I buy? Bowman seems to be a quality set with quality inserts. The Topps inserts look a little lame to me.
Also, what are the best online stores to order cards from these days?
Thanks!
Matt
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Rick
Welcome back to the hobby!
What you purchase usually depends on your collecting goals. For example, if you like to collect sets, then Topps regular cards are excellent! If you like to speculate on Rookies, then there are certain boxes for that. If you like GU or Autos, then there are certain boxes that cater to that.
My kids and I usually purchase a couple jumbo HTA Topps boxes on ebay and have a blast sorting the players by teams. We then sell the autos or GU cards and then I split the cash for them to have.
Give us an idea of what you'd like to collect - the market has broadened in the past 20 years, as you will be able to tell!
Best collecting wishes,
D
see the Heritage thread on the front page that more than likely won't fall off the front page for the next 4 or 5 months
To be honest, no direction, but...
1966-69 Topps EX+
1975 minis NrMt Kelloggs PSA 9
All Topps Heritage-Master Sets
Save on ebay with Big Crumbs
You'll get the complete 330 card base set, a black parallel #'d 59, a neat hat relic #'d 99 (that sells pretty well), 1 autograph, and 2 jerseys.
AND 10-12 of the Topps Million redemptions, which are a good time.
Only an idiot would have a message board signature.
Matt
<< <i>Well... I have looked into things a little more and listened to a lot of advice. I have always been a fan of Topps cards, but this year's design doesn't do much for me. Also, I find a lot of their inserts seem like silly gimicks. I have never been a fan of the idea of game-used cards. On the other hand, my big frustration with Bowman is they don't have complete stats on the backs and I am a big stat nut! So, unfortunately I don't know if I am much further ahead yet!
Matt >>
You sound like more of a traditionalist. Are there any sets from your childhood that you are interested in? Maybe a couple of dream cards from your previous time in the hobby that you couldn't afford then but can now?