Houdini @ Blowout just broke one of these yesterday... I watched the first few minutes. Very interesting product, but crazy price. I think this is a byproduct of the popularity of high end modern and exclusive contracts.
It's not spending $22K On sports cards that's crazy....it's that multiple people would actually rather have this than an assortment of PSA 9/10 vintage gems!
So help me understand something....is there any possible chance with this product, no matter how remotely, that you pull something worth more than the value of the box?
Even if you value the invitation to this "party" at $5,000, and the base cards at another $5,000-$10,000, you still need to pull a couple really good things to make up for the value of the box.
@Dennis88 said:
So help me understand something....is there any possible chance with this product, no matter how remotely, that you pull something worth more than the value of the box?
Even if you value the invitation to this "party" at $5,000, and the base cards at another $5,000-$10,000, you still need to pull a couple really good things to make up for the value of the box.
Am I missing something?
Those are your values though. The 65 people that already paid $22K may think that it's worth $22K. Or, maybe they think it'll be worth $44K in the future. Or maybe they think it's worth $10K now and they will get $12K for the pleasure of owning it.
I just am disappointed with most modern high priced boxes. 9 times out of the the card companies make crappy products...off center..thick cards with corner damage in the box...sticker autos with 50% of the auto run off of the sticker...it is one thing to charge alot of money for a box....it is another thing to get high quality in return.
@HighGradeLegends said:
I just am disappointed with most modern high priced boxes. 9 times out of the the card companies make crappy products...off center..thick cards with corner damage in the box...sticker autos with 50% of the auto run off of the sticker...it is one thing to charge a lot of money for a box....it is another thing to get high quality in return.
Well said and sadly true. TOPPS and the other firms would do themselves and the hobby a favor by having a clause in their player contracts that state, in no uncertain terms, that autographs submitted to the card manufacturer must be neat and legible, or else. Perhaps have feisty old Miss Finstermacher with her thick wooden spoon at the ready to severely bop the recalcitrant player on the hand or noggin if he forgets, or becomes churlish. That would teach them a lesson..... Better put that last matter into the contract, lest their lawyers be called.
The card companies would do well to beg collectors for their ideas of dream cards and designs. Topps has done some fine work in the recent past. Speaking solely in regard to players of the past, their Allen & Ginter and Gypsy Queens are resplendent in beauty. I'm not into autographs at all, and find my enjoyment purely in a well-chosen photo of the player going into a thoughtfully-designed and aesthetically-pleasing card layout.
For a company that once bragged about their giant-sized 1952s, and rightly so compared to the Bowmans of that year, I wish Topps would consider crafting thicker, high quality cardboard cards in their old size of 2 5/8" X 3 3/4". Considering how much they charge for their premium sporting cards, they could well afford the higher cost of production.
I know their E-Topps online ONLY cards are a big hit with the younger generations; a big buck hit so I read. Nevertheless, us Boomers have the largest amount of discretionary funds to purchase said products. So, don't forget us. Would anyone mention this to Topps for me? Thanks.
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Give topps credit for coming up with this concept. Wow, $22,000 and they are sold out !
Just crazy. It's cardboard!!
Houdini @ Blowout just broke one of these yesterday... I watched the first few minutes. Very interesting product, but crazy price. I think this is a byproduct of the popularity of high end modern and exclusive contracts.
Some people have more money than brains. Just don't get it at all
It's not spending $22K On sports cards that's crazy....it's that multiple people would actually rather have this than an assortment of PSA 9/10 vintage gems!
Amen
I guess some people just want an amp that goes to 11
I wonder if my wife will fall for the "I only want one box of cards for Christmas" line this year
So help me understand something....is there any possible chance with this product, no matter how remotely, that you pull something worth more than the value of the box?
Even if you value the invitation to this "party" at $5,000, and the base cards at another $5,000-$10,000, you still need to pull a couple really good things to make up for the value of the box.
Am I missing something?
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"That's ridiculously expensive!", said the guy who paid almost as much to attend a World Series baseball game.
Those are your values though. The 65 people that already paid $22K may think that it's worth $22K. Or, maybe they think it'll be worth $44K in the future. Or maybe they think it's worth $10K now and they will get $12K for the pleasure of owning it.
Hard to place a value of meeting Kris Bryant at a VIP Topps party. For die hard Cub fans, this is priceless.
I can it's 22K
I just am disappointed with most modern high priced boxes. 9 times out of the the card companies make crappy products...off center..thick cards with corner damage in the box...sticker autos with 50% of the auto run off of the sticker...it is one thing to charge alot of money for a box....it is another thing to get high quality in return.
Cut autos and random 1/1 parallels are a factor in value
Well said and sadly true. TOPPS and the other firms would do themselves and the hobby a favor by having a clause in their player contracts that state, in no uncertain terms, that autographs submitted to the card manufacturer must be neat and legible, or else. Perhaps have feisty old Miss Finstermacher with her thick wooden spoon at the ready to severely bop the recalcitrant player on the hand or noggin if he forgets, or becomes churlish. That would teach them a lesson..... Better put that last matter into the contract, lest their lawyers be called.
The card companies would do well to beg collectors for their ideas of dream cards and designs. Topps has done some fine work in the recent past. Speaking solely in regard to players of the past, their Allen & Ginter and Gypsy Queens are resplendent in beauty. I'm not into autographs at all, and find my enjoyment purely in a well-chosen photo of the player going into a thoughtfully-designed and aesthetically-pleasing card layout.
For a company that once bragged about their giant-sized 1952s, and rightly so compared to the Bowmans of that year, I wish Topps would consider crafting thicker, high quality cardboard cards in their old size of 2 5/8" X 3 3/4". Considering how much they charge for their premium sporting cards, they could well afford the higher cost of production.
I know their E-Topps online ONLY cards are a big hit with the younger generations; a big buck hit so I read. Nevertheless, us Boomers have the largest amount of discretionary funds to purchase said products. So, don't forget us. Would anyone mention this to Topps for me? Thanks.
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