<< <i> It's Kyle Hudson. What's the word on him? >>
Tidbits on Kyle Hudson. Great athlete - high jumped 6'10" in high school (he's 5'11") and runs a 4.4 40. Played football and baseball at Illinois. Doesn't look like his MLB career is taking off though - released by Orioles in the offseason and playing in the Phillies minor league system.
<< <i> It's Kyle Hudson. What's the word on him? >>
I've noticed a lot of folks noting their Darvish/Harper/Trout "stats" from these boxes, are they expected to be items that will go up in value in the future???? these are not their rc's are they? since the only cards I've bought this year so far are series I topps and a box of heritage which I was really disappointed in I was wondering if I should invest in one of these boxes.....al.
<< <i>I've noticed a lot of folks noting their Darvish/Harper/Trout "stats" from these boxes, are they expected to be items that will go up in value in the future???? these are not their rc's are they? since the only cards I've bought this year so far are series I topps and a box of heritage which I was really disappointed in I was wondering if I should invest in one of these boxes.....al. >>
<< I've noticed a lot of folks noting their Darvish/Harper/Trout "stats" from these boxes, are they expected to be items that will go up in value in the future???? these are not their rc's are they? since the only cards I've bought this year so far are series I topps and a box of heritage which I was really disappointed in I was wondering if I should invest in one of these boxes.....al. >>
invest no... but it is a fun $50 rip!
Not sure I agree, and I will use 2001 Heritage as an example: Nice product overall, neat throwback concept, friendly pricing, fun rip with good rate of pulling quality inserts..... If Topps runs the mini concept into the ground over the next 5 years (which they surely will do like they do everything else that catches on), collectors will look back fondly at the 2012 Minis and the price will jump. Plus, you are getting close to $50 value over ripping boxes, so either the price of singles will plummet, or the price of wax will increase to where it's impossible to turn a profit by ripping. That's generally how the market adjusts itself anyway.
Not all modern products are losers. Most are, but not all.
I ripped two boxes last night and had a blast as it was the first time I ever opened anything modern before. Highlights included a Killebrew relic, a gold Kershaw and Romine RC, and a Bryce Harper RC. I am keeping one box sealed but will order 2 more to rip tonight.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
I've openned 5 boxes now and have sold all the major golds, my 1 pulled silver common card, and 1 auto Frank Robinson card. Selling this stuff alone I've made my money back and then some - on top of this I have 1 set almost done and 2 extra harper rookies. I plan on buying a few more boxes!
I ordered three more boxes today to add to the three I've already got. I feel pretty strongly that these boxes will be going for $75-80 as soon as Topps sells out of them. I also ordered 4 more of the 2012 Topps FB blasters. I've been selling the "Captains Patch" pack out of them for about $9 on ebay, leaving me the 10 packs from the blaster for about $11 cost. Not too bad.
I cracked 4 boxes and have 4 more arriving in two days. My collation has sucked. I need the following and probably have 200+ cards as extras, so please let me know what you need, I can help you out.
<< <i>I cracked 4 boxes and have 4 more arriving in two days. My collation has sucked. I need the following and probably have 200+ cards as extras, so please let me know what you need, I can help you out.
Looks like Topps has only 1086 boxes of these left. I just tried something out...any order I try to place of 1087 boxes or more says that that is more than they have in inventory. When I try to order 1086 boxes it says that my order exceeds their website maximum of $12,000. I guess this will be a fun way to track inventory for those of you sitting on boxes to sell when Topps runs out.
<< <i>Looks like Topps has only 1086 boxes of these left. I just tried something out...any order I try to place of 1087 boxes or more says that that is more than they have in inventory. When I try to order 1086 boxes it says that my order exceeds their website maximum of $12,000. I guess this will be a fun way to track inventory for those of you sitting on boxes to sell when Topps runs out. >>
That is pretty cool to know--I just ordered 3 more boxes. I'm hoping to keep at least a couple sealed, too, and now have 4 total boxes left. The only drawback for me is that I live in NY so my order adds sales tax..
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Looks like Topps has only 1086 boxes of these left. I just tried something out...any order I try to place of 1087 boxes or more says that that is more than they have in inventory. When I try to order 1086 boxes it says that my order exceeds their website maximum of $12,000. I guess this will be a fun way to track inventory for those of you sitting on boxes to sell when Topps runs out.
You savvy ba$tard. So 45 cases left, hope I don't break down and buy another one.
Thats five more boxes. I've cracked three of them. Finally got a complete set. Lack two on my Rangers team set (59 and 611). I've gotten 2 Yu's and 3 Harpers. 192 packs in and no autograph....
I've pulled the following GU two Verlander, Axford, Ian Kennedy, Hamels, Beachy, Kershaw, and Killebrew bat.
Right number of golds...best players Robby Cano or Jose Reyes or Cole Hamels
Four Silvers, all spares
2 common Printing plates....and then one that has to remind me of the worst sports moment in my entire life....
Needless to say I won't be keeping that. It's for trade/sell and I'll probably get around to listing it in a day or two. Those other two boxes are mocking me, because they are filled with Bryce Harper autos and Yu Darvish printing plates and Mike Trout Game Used... and I'll open them and wish I hadn't.
As much as I dislike how Topps designs their cards these days, I have to admit that these Mini versions have a lot of potential. The very limited production numbers, without any factory sets, makes all cards in the set collectible for set builders and gives them value. I think the unpredictable collation only adds to this. There were fewer boxes/cases of these produced than the 1992 Stadium High Number football cards, of which Topps printed 300 cases. We all know that those cards still go for high $ amounts....including the non-rookie Brett Favre card. I can see a similar thing happen with the Trout and Harper cards. With the quadruple-crown talent we have seen thus far from Trout, at age 20, there is no telling what this guy might do in his career. Then, you factor in the short print Gold and Platinum parallels, which again set builders of these sets (or just collectors of Harper and Trout) will always be chasing.
I have cracked 4 boxes so far. 1 auto(Freeman), 3 game used(Dunn, Butler & Arencibia), 2 black/platinums(Saltalamacchia & Kuroda), 2 Harpers, and 2 Darvish. Lots of golds including the #7 Mantle. Still need the following singles:
Looks like Topps has only 1086 boxes of these left. I just tried something out...any order I try to place of 1087 boxes or more says that that is more than they have in inventory. When I try to order 1086 boxes it says that my order exceeds their website maximum of $12,000. I guess this will be a fun way to track inventory for those of you sitting on boxes to sell when Topps runs out.
I'm getting 1325 boxes as the amount in their inventory.
<< <i>I have cracked 4 boxes so far. 1 auto(Freeman), 3 game used(Dunn, Butler & Arencibia), 2 black/platinums(Saltalamacchia & Kuroda), 2 Harpers, and 2 Darvish. Lots of golds including the #7 Mantle. Still need the following singles: 6-30-41-63-75-150-178-191-208-223-232-298-325-334-350-364-430-436-454-465-478-482-496-558-564-581-595-611-630. >>
I have the following for you: 6, 41,75,150,298,325,334,430,436,454,465,558,564,595,611,630.
Send me your address and I will get them out to you.
<< <i>Looks like Topps has only 1086 boxes of these left. I just tried something out...any order I try to place of 1087 boxes or more says that that is more than they have in inventory. When I try to order 1086 boxes it says that my order exceeds their website maximum of $12,000. I guess this will be a fun way to track inventory for those of you sitting on boxes to sell when Topps runs out.
I'm getting 1325 boxes as the amount in their inventory. >>
Interesting...last night shortly after I posted the inventory dropped to 1062 so I figured someone had ordered a case. Now I'm seeing 1323...either they added inventory or my theory is garbage. Probably the latter.
<< <i>As much as I dislike how Topps designs their cards these days, I have to admit that these Mini versions have a lot of potential. The very limited production numbers, without any factory sets, makes all cards in the set collectible for set builders and gives them value. I think the unpredictable collation only adds to this. There were fewer boxes/cases of these produced than the 1992 Stadium High Number football cards, of which Topps printed 300 cases. We all know that those cards still go for high $ amounts....including the non-rookie Brett Favre card. I can see a similar thing happen with the Trout and Harper cards. With the quadruple-crown talent we have seen thus far from Trout, at age 20, there is no telling what this guy might do in his career. Then, you factor in the short print Gold and Platinum parallels, which again set builders of these sets (or just collectors of Harper and Trout) will always be chasing. >>
I agree... I'm seven boxes in and no full set (now finished with help from members) I wonder how many full sets will be made???
I love this stuff!! I ordered six boxes. Was planning to rip at least 3 of them, but I stopped after the first box. I pulled 5 gold, 1 black, 1 auto, and a leaders card printing plate with Pujols on it.
I figured I had reached my luck quota and stopped.
I just got my 6. I was shorted all the parallels in one box and the hit in another, BUT for some reason I am ok with it. Here are the hits:
GU
McCutch Jersey Weaver Jersey Dunn Bat
Auto
Freddie Freman
Gold Parallels...lots
/5
Chase Headley Jeff Niemann
Plates
Alex Liddl Ryan Braun!!
I pulled 2 Bryce, 2 Yu's one Trout and a few Trumbo's. I was ticked cause the first box had NO parallels and the 5th box didn't have a hit in it.....and then this came: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comments
<< <i>4 boxes just arrived. Weeee >>
Awesome, GOOD LUCK !!!
Joe
Collecting Pete Rose Cello Packs
Pete Rose Master set ranking #4(Retired)
<< <i>Ripped 2 boxes yesterday. 2 More will be here Monday. Fun rip. These are my hits in 2 boxes. Also, 1 Harper, and 1 Darvish. Mark
you did good... an auto and 2 silvers!
<< <i> It's Kyle Hudson. What's the word on him? >>
Tidbits on Kyle Hudson. Great athlete - high jumped 6'10" in high school (he's 5'11") and runs a 4.4 40. Played football and baseball at Illinois. Doesn't look like his MLB career is taking off though - released by Orioles in the offseason and playing in the Phillies minor league system.
<< <i> It's Kyle Hudson. What's the word on him? >>
<< <i>Opinions on this, please. What do you make of it?
Hmm...I wonder if PSA would give it a MK designator??
To be honest, no direction, but...
1966-69 Topps EX+
1975 minis NrMt Kelloggs PSA 9
All Topps Heritage-Master Sets
4 boxes ripped:
19 gold cards (2 of them are #1 of 61 fwiw)
1 silver
1 auto - peraltA
2 printing plates
3 relics (weaver and mattingly jersey and a Dunn bat)
2 Harper
2 darvish
1 trout
My collecting blog: http://ctcard.wordpress.com
Set Needs: #581 Jason Kubel -- anyone got one to spare?
Gold Cards
#64 Michael Martinez (59/61)
#105 Paul Konerko (59/61)
#114 Matt Garza (59/61)
#130 Asdrubal Cabrera (25/61)
#197 Brendan Ryan (61/61)
#198 Matt Dominguez (56/61)
#206 David Robertson (1/61)
#247 Clay Buchholz (35/61)
#263 Steve Delabar (24/61)
#287 Antonio Bastrdo (53/61)
#303 Danny Valencia (52/61)
#417 Carlos Pena (23/61)
#437 Yoshinori Tateyama (14/61)
#469 Vinnie Pestano (22/61)
#501 Matt Capps (01/61)
#504 Ryan Dempster (50/61)
#512 Josh Willingham (32/61)
#519 Gio Gonzalez (42/61)
#623 Clint Barmes (23/61)
Platinum
#611 Neftali Feliz (1/5)
Printing Plates
#370 Lyle Overbay (yellow)
#496 Jorge De la Sosa (cyan)
Relics / Autos
Jared Weaver (jersey)
Adam Dunn (bat)
Don Mattingly (jersey)
Jhonny Peralta (auto)
<< <i>I've noticed a lot of folks noting their Darvish/Harper/Trout "stats" from these boxes, are they expected to be items that will go up in value in the future???? these are not their rc's are they? since the only cards I've bought this year so far are series I topps and a box of heritage which I was really disappointed in I was wondering if I should invest in one of these boxes.....al. >>
invest no... but it is a fun $50 rip!
invest no... but it is a fun $50 rip!
Not sure I agree, and I will use 2001 Heritage as an example: Nice product overall, neat throwback concept, friendly pricing, fun rip with good rate of pulling quality inserts..... If Topps runs the mini concept into the ground over the next 5 years (which they surely will do like they do everything else that catches on), collectors will look back fondly at the 2012 Minis and the price will jump. Plus, you are getting close to $50 value over ripping boxes, so either the price of singles will plummet, or the price of wax will increase to where it's impossible to turn a profit by ripping. That's generally how the market adjusts itself anyway.
Not all modern products are losers. Most are, but not all.
Lee
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Needs:
30,39,54,70,189,202,246,292,320,331,434,450,459,471,577,589
Extras:
Just Ask!
20 73 140 168 221 316 362 425 493 554 556
#20, #140, #168 and #316.
Send me your address, I will put them in the mail for you.
<< <i>I cracked 4 boxes and have 4 more arriving in two days. My collation has sucked. I need the following and probably have 200+ cards as extras, so please let me know what you need, I can help you out.
Needs:
7,8,9,14,19,23,25,30,33,37,39,50,51,52,54,70,71,83,94,97,98
113,152,153,166170,173,174,175,187,189
202,218,225,232,236,246,249,272,284,292
303,309,311315,320,331,335,338,358,368,373,381,384,397
426,434,442,445,445,450,459,461,471,491
503,512,516,519,540,555,562,565,570,571,573,577,589,590,594
620,622,632,642,650
Extras:
Just Ask!
GM: 1,2,7,18,11,21,36,44,49 >>
I have the following for you... looks like we had an opposite collation!
94 83 71 52 51 50 33 19 14 9 7
113 153 166 170 175
218 232 236 272 284 292
303 309 315 358 368 373 381 384 397
445 461 491
503 512 516 519 540 562 565 570 590 594
620 622 632 642 650
PM me your addy and I'll get them out in the mail!
18 37 54 72 89 97
111 139 142 165 187
202 204 219 282 286
313 346 359 360 398
421 443 459 478 492
524 549 563 572 583 589
607 621 641 656
<< <i>Still looking for 2012 Mini's:
20 73 140 168 221 316 362 425 493 554 556 >>
I have the following for you... PM me your address and I'll get them out to you:
73 140 221 362 425 493 554
111, 139, 282, 398, 421, 524, 549, 656
<< <i>Looks like Topps has only 1086 boxes of these left. I just tried something out...any order I try to place of 1087 boxes or more says that that is more than they have in inventory. When I try to order 1086 boxes it says that my order exceeds their website maximum of $12,000. I guess this will be a fun way to track inventory for those of you sitting on boxes to sell when Topps runs out.
That is pretty cool to know--I just ordered 3 more boxes. I'm hoping to keep at least a couple sealed, too, and now have 4 total boxes left. The only drawback
for me is that I live in NY so my order adds sales tax..
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
You savvy ba$tard. So 45 cases left, hope I don't break down and buy another one.
<< <i>J, Thanks very much, I greatly appreciate it. I have the following for you. Please PM me your addy:
111, 139, 282, 398, 421, 524, 549, 656 >>
I have the rest you need.
641 621 607 589 583 572 563 492 478 459 443
360 359 346 313 286 279 204 202
187 165 142 97 89 72 54 37 18
Joe
<< <i>
<< <i>J, Thanks very much, I greatly appreciate it. I have the following for you. Please PM me your addy:
111, 139, 282, 398, 421, 524, 549, 656 >>
I have the rest you need.
641 621 607 589 583 572 563 492 478 459 443
360 359 346 313 286 279 204 202
187 165 142 97 89 72 54 37 18
Joe >>
thanks for the help guys!
who still needs base? ive got a bunch here and want to help others building the set
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
Thats five more boxes. I've cracked three of them. Finally got a complete set. Lack two on my Rangers team set (59 and 611). I've gotten 2 Yu's and 3 Harpers. 192 packs in and no autograph....
I've pulled the following GU two Verlander, Axford, Ian Kennedy, Hamels, Beachy, Kershaw, and Killebrew bat.
Right number of golds...best players Robby Cano or Jose Reyes or Cole Hamels
Four Silvers, all spares
2 common Printing plates....and then one that has to remind me of the worst sports moment in my entire life....
Needless to say I won't be keeping that. It's for trade/sell and I'll probably get around to listing it in a day or two. Those other two boxes are mocking me, because they are filled with Bryce Harper autos and Yu Darvish printing plates and Mike Trout Game Used... and I'll open them and wish I hadn't.
What I'm selling
Building Sets, Collecting Texas Rangers, and Texas Tech Red Raiders
al.
6-30-41-63-75-150-178-191-208-223-232-298-325-334-350-364-430-436-454-465-478-482-496-558-564-581-595-611-630.
Have 4 more boxes that will be here on Friday, and 5 more on Monday. Really fun rip.
PM me with want lists and if you can help with singles I need. Thanks, Mark
Collecting Pete Rose Cello Packs
Pete Rose Master set ranking #4(Retired)
I'm getting 1325 boxes as the amount in their inventory.
<< <i>I have cracked 4 boxes so far. 1 auto(Freeman), 3 game used(Dunn, Butler & Arencibia), 2 black/platinums(Saltalamacchia & Kuroda), 2 Harpers, and 2 Darvish. Lots of golds including the #7 Mantle. Still need the following singles: 6-30-41-63-75-150-178-191-208-223-232-298-325-334-350-364-430-436-454-465-478-482-496-558-564-581-595-611-630. >>
I have the following for you: 6, 41,75,150,298,325,334,430,436,454,465,558,564,595,611,630.
Send me your address and I will get them out to you.
<< <i>Looks like Topps has only 1086 boxes of these left. I just tried something out...any order I try to place of 1087 boxes or more says that that is more than they have in inventory. When I try to order 1086 boxes it says that my order exceeds their website maximum of $12,000. I guess this will be a fun way to track inventory for those of you sitting on boxes to sell when Topps runs out.
I'm getting 1325 boxes as the amount in their inventory. >>
Interesting...last night shortly after I posted the inventory dropped to 1062 so I figured someone had ordered a case. Now I'm seeing 1323...either they added inventory or my theory is garbage. Probably the latter.
<< <i>As much as I dislike how Topps designs their cards these days, I have to admit that these Mini versions have a lot of potential. The very limited production numbers, without any factory sets, makes all cards in the set collectible for set builders and gives them value. I think the unpredictable collation only adds to this. There were fewer boxes/cases of these produced than the 1992 Stadium High Number football cards, of which Topps printed 300 cases. We all know that those cards still go for high $ amounts....including the non-rookie Brett Favre card. I can see a similar thing happen with the Trout and Harper cards. With the quadruple-crown talent we have seen thus far from Trout, at age 20, there is no telling what this guy might do in his career. Then, you factor in the short print Gold and Platinum parallels, which again set builders of these sets (or just collectors of Harper and Trout) will always be chasing. >>
I agree... I'm seven boxes in and no full set (now finished with help from members) I wonder how many full sets will be made???
No Harpers (only 1 out of 10 boxes)
No Darvish
2 Trout
Hanson relic
only 4 gold bordered
NO!! plate or black bordered /5
Joe
I figured I had reached my luck quota and stopped.
Again NO Harpers (I guess I will just buy them on eBay!!!)
No Trout and No Darvish
Only 4 Gold
Josh Tole Printing Plate
And NOO!!! auto or relic
Joe
One more box to go
Joe
<< <i>Darn, I figured box 11 couldn't be worse but.........IT WAS.
Again NO Harpers (I guess I will just buy them on eBay!!!)
No Trout and No Darvish
Only 4 Gold
Josh Tole Printing Plate
And NOO!!! auto or relic
Joe
One more box to go
Joe >>
wow you have no luck with Harper's! How much are they going for on eBay?
<< <i>
<< <i>Darn, I figured box 11 couldn't be worse but.........IT WAS.
Again NO Harpers (I guess I will just buy them on eBay!!!)
No Trout and No Darvish
Only 4 Gold
Josh Tole Printing Plate
And NOO!!! auto or relic
Joe
One more box to go
Joe >>
wow you have no luck with Harper's! How much are they going for on eBay? >>
They usual run around $15 some up to 20-25.
No fun just buying them though.
Joe
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>Darn, I figured box 11 couldn't be worse but.........IT WAS.
Again NO Harpers (I guess I will just buy them on eBay!!!)
No Trout and No Darvish
Only 4 Gold
Josh Tole Printing Plate
And NOO!!! auto or relic
Joe
One more box to go
Joe >>
wow you have no luck with Harper's! How much are they going for on eBay? >>
They usual run around $15 some up to 20-25.
No fun just buying them though.
Joe >>
Time to buy more boxes... you are really fighting the odds now!
Jim
60's OPC packs
72 BB, 60's FB, 71FB, 73FB, 74FB, 75FB, 76FB, 78FB Rack Packs
72 and earlier BB cello
Again no Harper, Darvish or Trout.
4 Gold
No Plate or Black border again
I did get a Yaz relic that is one of the remaining 8 I need for the set.
Time to sort, maybe I can make another set. (minus the Harper and Darvish of course)
Good luck to any rippers.
Joe.
PS. I can't wait for my case of Finest Football to come. It is on its way. I need something different to bust.
Time to buy more boxes... you are really fighting the odds now! >>
Well, I did order 3 more this morning.
Joe
30,246,292,320,331,450.
I shipped everyones package out yesterday. Thanks for the trades, I have 250 duplicates, so if you need some help let me know.
Mine did.
GU
McCutch Jersey
Weaver Jersey
Dunn Bat
Auto
Freddie Freman
Gold Parallels...lots
/5
Chase Headley
Jeff Niemann
Plates
Alex Liddl
Ryan Braun!!
I pulled 2 Bryce, 2 Yu's one Trout and a few Trumbo's. I was ticked cause the first box had NO parallels and the 5th box didn't have a hit in it.....and then this came:
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1992 Collectors Edge Football case?