I got in under 500, 480 I think delivered for a case. But I got in the first day. One dealer, on EBay, sold me a case for 450, but he reneged a few weeks later.
lot of busting going on out there as ebay is filling up with 2006 stuff. Also, lots of 2001 to 2005 stuff is coming out of the woodwork. I love Feb/March time of the year. Kid in a freaking candy store...
Collecting only Topps Heritage baseball 2001 to 2006 Yankees, chromes, black refracters, autos, relics, SP's
<< <i>chromes (1:9) Expected 22 Pulled: 21 no doubles >>
Important to note for anyone doing the 110 card THC.
One case and 21 chromes!
I can't believe that I completed last years and am only a few short the year before!
Good luck to those who haven't gotten their case yet!
Kevin
Thanx for taking the time to post the results - it's a good barometer for expectations.
And getting two autos out of the case is, actually, pretty good IMO!
*I'll be interested to see how the commons work out - I personally believe there is "regional" variation on the numbers of commons people wind up needing.
correction chrome set is 109 cards deep as Alex Gordon wan't made....of course who knows, someone pulled the regular..a chrome might pull a thousand bucks!
We will all have holes in our 2006 master sets because of Topps and their Alex Gordon bullsh#t. I'm sure a chrome parallel version exists and will be found in days.
Collecting only Topps Heritage baseball 2001 to 2006 Yankees, chromes, black refracters, autos, relics, SP's
<< <i>We will all have holes in our 2006 master sets because of Topps and their Alex Gordon bullsh#t. I'm sure a chrome parallel version exists and will be found in days. >>
Hate to sound incredulous Jay...
but I wouldn't put it past a card company to "slip" a few in just to have people chase more and more product to find it?
Looks like there's gonna be lots of money thrown at the sets this year. $27 for both variations of the Pujols, someone just dropped down the $175 BIN for a blue Banks auto, $102.50 for a blue Mel Parnell auto, Mantle seats are all going high. I'm gonna have to be patient with this year's set. I have no doubt I'll be able to put together a master set, and have plenty of extra SPs. I'm hoping to pull a decent auto or two that I can put up on eBay. I'll use whatever trade material and eBay profit I can to put towards any chromes or game used I'm missing.
I am feeling soooooo impatient right now. Can't stand seeing all the opened product!
Just out of curiousity - do the SP's have the names in Red/Blue, while the "regular" (non SP) cards have the names in White/Yellow? Just something I noticed while looking at the cards. Unfortunately, I haven't busted any wax yet.
Always looking for 1996 Select Certified Football.
Mike, Thats exactly what they did. We have gone full circle back to 1989 time period where more production and phony error chases cards are the state of the modern hobby. I approach the Heritage sets as something fun - to collect and not worry about the $ side of it. However when the phony error card game invades my happy place I get really miffed. Bad Topps, Bad!
Collecting only Topps Heritage baseball 2001 to 2006 Yankees, chromes, black refracters, autos, relics, SP's
Be patient everyone - so many case busters loaded up on 10 to 20 case lots that the SP's and base sets will be dirt cheap in a month. Don't forget that Topps produced roughly 11,800 cases of this stuff this year compared to 8000 to 9000 cases in years past. The serial numbered stuff /557 /57 and the autos will still be tough but the "regular" chase cards for the master sets and the chrome /1957 sets will be plentiful on ebay in weeks/months to come. I am truly anticipating a cut throat sellers price war as people begin to see this stuff show up everywhere. Busting wax now is fun but wait a few months and you can build a master set on the cheap. Just my 2 pennies worth...
Collecting only Topps Heritage baseball 2001 to 2006 Yankees, chromes, black refracters, autos, relics, SP's
I hear ya Lover, BUT, I love busting wax WAY TOO MUCH to go and buy a base or master set that is not totally put together by myself discrimminating EVERY card that goes into the binder.! If I was worried about the money I would NOT be buying Topps Heritage
Yes both of my game used may be available, if I do not trade them at the local shop tomorrow for SP's. I know one is Johan Santana, can't remember the other one.
Joe S.
I will be intersted in what you have at this point I pretty much have blank slate, let me know anything and everything you may have, if a PM works best let me know.
Thanks again guys! Look forward to building this great looking set.
Dave
Dave Johnson- Big Red Country-Nebraska Collector of Vintage Golf cards! Let me know what you might have.
softparade, good point - nothing beats a home made set - made with only the best quality cards hand picked from packs and right into the binder/top loader/sleeve/etc. Still, most of the time I cant drop $75 on a box to get 12 SP's and 3 chromes. I will take my chance on a pre- made set - there are some good sellers out on ebay who do make quality sets. Nothing wrong with a $20 blaster box hit to see if you can score in a 8 pack shootout once in a while but the big 24 pack boxes always leave me with a sick feeling once done. I always feel much better if I have a pile of 35 SP's in hand after forking over $75. Still, busting wax and crossing those numbers off the want list while chewing the gum and drinking a beer or 4 - that my friends is nirvana. The classic struggle of logic versus emotion.....
Collecting only Topps Heritage baseball 2001 to 2006 Yankees, chromes, black refracters, autos, relics, SP's
This is the ultimate pack busters set. Hobby is nice and fun, but retail is where the real fun begins..being the first in your city to get to it, sliding 24 pristine packs down the check out lane at target watch the cashier ring up every single pack then dumping them into the bag. Sitting in the parking lot, sp checklist on the passenger side seat, gum stacked up on your left leg, sp's and chromes on your right, the smell of gum everywhere. The pop of the pack, perhaps a puff of flour. squaring the stack then slowly letting them pull apart...seeing the black, knowing you have a black refractor. Is there anything more of a thrill than peeling back the fourth card to see the fifth...could it be that elusive sp you need? Could it be chrome? Could it be ink?
nope......keys ready off to the next store, it must be there!.............
Box 1 16 SPs 2 Chrome 2 Chrome Ref 1 Flashback MAZ 1 NAP 1 TN
Box 2 12 SPs 2 Chrome 1 Chrome Ref 2 Flashbacks 2 NAP 2 TN 1 CC 1 Real One Auto
A lot of the cards were kind of beat up. I'm not sure about the SPs. I was just going from the list that was posted. I had better be able to pick up my case tomorrow, or you'll be reading about me in the papers.
Collector of 1976 Topps baseball for some stupid reason. Collector of Pittsburgh Pirates cards for a slightly less stupid reason. My Pirates Collection
MAAAAAN I love it! Just a quick reminder that any unneeded shiny, game-used, or autographed goodies might find suitable replacements at my Heritage tradepage - fully stocked this year!
Also...of my four chromes, I got doubles of Shawn Chacon w/ consecutive serial numbers. Funny thing, the same thing happened to me last year with Paul DoLuca.
Collector of 1976 Topps baseball for some stupid reason. Collector of Pittsburgh Pirates cards for a slightly less stupid reason. My Pirates Collection
<< <i>Also...of my four chromes, I got doubles of Shawn Chacon w/ consecutive serial numbers. Funny thing, the same thing happened to me last year with Paul DoLuca. >>
1 David Ortiz 2 Mike Piazza 10 Barry Bonds 18 Pedro Martinez 20b Andruw Jones w/Seats 23b Derek Jeter Blue Letters 25 Randy Johnson 35 Wily Mo Pena 55 Derrek Lee 70 Bobby Abreu 76 Jason Bay 80b Tim Hudson Blue Letters 91 Chris Snelling 95a Alex Rodriguez Fielding 95b Alex Rodriguez w/Bat 99 Brian Jordan 106 Bengie Molina 123 Humberto Cota 127 Joe Nathan 165b Albert Pujols Red Shirt 200b Roger Clemens Red Shirt 212b Rocco Baldelli Blue Letters 265 Jose Contreras 266 Tadahito Iguchi 267 Mark Loretta 268 Ray Durham 269 Neifi Perez 271 Troy Glaus 272 Matt Holliday 273 Kevin Millwood 274 Jon Lieber 276 Jeremy Reed 277 Garrett Atkins 278 Geoff Jenkins 279 Joey Gathright 280 Ben Sheets 281 Melvin Mora 282 Jonathan Papelbon 283 John Smoltz 284 Jake Peavy 285 Felix Hernandez 286 Alfonso Soriano 287 Bronson Arroyo 288 Adam LaRoche 289 Aramis Ramirez 290 Brad Hennessey 291 Conor Jackson 292 Rod Barajas 293 Chris R. Young 294 Jeremy Bonderman 295 Jack Wilson 296 Jay Payton 297 Danys Baez 298 Jose Lima 299 Luis A. Gonzalez 300 Mike Sweeney 301 Nelson Cruz 302 Eric Gagne 303 Juan Castro 304 Joe Mauer 305 Richie Sexson 306 Roy Oswalt 307 Rickie Weeks 308 Pat Borders 309 Mike Morse 310 Matt Stairs 311 Chad Tracy 312 Matt Cain 313 Mark Mulder 314 Mark Grudzielanek 315 Johnny Damon 316 Casey Kotchman 318 Chris Burke 319 Carl Crawford 320 Edgar Renteria 321 Chan Ho Park 322 Boston Red Sox TC 323 Robinson Cano 325a Miguel Tejada Hand Up 325b Miguel Tejada 326 Jimmy Rollins 327 Juan Pierre 328 Dan Johnson 330 Pat Burrell 331 Ramon Ortiz 332 Rondell White 333 David Wells 334 Michael Young 335 Mike Mussina 336 Moises Alou 337 Scott Podsednik 338 Rich Harden 339 Mark Teahen 340 Jacque Jones 341 Jason Giambi 342 Bill Hall 343 Jon Garland 344 Dontrelle Willis 345 Danny Haren 346 Brian Giles 347 Brad Penny 348 Brandon McCarthy 349 Chien-Ming Wang 350a Torii Hunter 350b Torii Hunter Blue Letters 351 Yhency Brazoban 352 Rodrigo Lopez 400 Astros Aces#"Roy Oswalt#{Roger Clemens#{Andy Pettitte 407 White Sox Power Hitters#{Jermaine Dye#{Paul Konerko 475 Huston Street Blue Letters
I have the spreadsheet updated, but I'm sure some of the rookies are still off. I'll have a completely correct one up tomorrow (The one on my site now is completely wrong).
I just made a quick count. After two boxes, I need roughly 140 cards for a base set.
I've had two beers to setle down. I'm still wired. I'm headed downstairs for the Knob Creek.
Collector of 1976 Topps baseball for some stupid reason. Collector of Pittsburgh Pirates cards for a slightly less stupid reason. My Pirates Collection
I saw a MEL PARNELL Real One auto going for over 100 bucks last night...Kevo...it might be best if you put that common auto up NOW...and then rebuy it back later at 25 bucks in about a year!!!
I should be getting my case in about 10 days or so. I had to wait on it since I will be out of town next week on my monthly Vegas trip and then back home to San Diego while I'm on a break from law school.
I really love opening this stuff and it's the only modern stuff I ever buy anymore.
Comments
I wonder how many will actually deliver on those prices?
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Kid in a freaking candy store...
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<< <i>chromes (1:9) Expected 22 Pulled: 21 no doubles >>
Important to note for anyone doing the 110 card THC.
One case and 21 chromes!
I can't believe that I completed last years and am only a few short the year before!
Good luck to those who haven't gotten their case yet!
Kevin
Thanx for taking the time to post the results - it's a good barometer for expectations.
And getting two autos out of the case is, actually, pretty good IMO!
*I'll be interested to see how the commons work out - I personally believe there is "regional" variation on the numbers of commons people wind up needing.
mike
pull a thousand bucks!
Kevin
Please visit my Topps Heritage Ebay Store with new items added all the time
<< <i>We will all have holes in our 2006 master sets because of Topps and their Alex Gordon bullsh#t. I'm sure a chrome parallel version exists and will be found in days. >>
Hate to sound incredulous Jay...
but I wouldn't put it past a card company to "slip" a few in just to have people chase more and more product to find it?
just a thought...
mike
I am feeling soooooo impatient right now. Can't stand seeing all the opened product!
Geordie
Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
Thats exactly what they did. We have gone full circle back to 1989 time period where more production and phony error chases cards are the state of the modern hobby. I approach the Heritage sets as something fun - to collect and not worry about the $ side of it. However when the phony error card game invades my happy place I get really miffed. Bad Topps, Bad!
Please visit my Topps Heritage Ebay Store with new items added all the time
<< <i>Looks like there's gonna be lots of money thrown at the sets this year. >>
Geordie
I have found that early on, there's a lot of impulsive buying on ebay.
Now is a good time to put stuff up IMO.
I remember 2 yrs. ago, a guy sold an Andy Pettite for 20 bucks on release - he hyped the first Houston uni thing!
So, if ya get anything interesting - let it fly?!
mike
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ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240
Yes both of my game used may be available, if I do not trade them at the local shop tomorrow for SP's. I know one is Johan Santana, can't remember the other one.
Joe S.
I will be intersted in what you have at this point I pretty much have blank slate, let me know anything and everything you may have, if a PM works best let me know.
Thanks again guys! Look forward to building this great looking set.
Dave
Collector of Vintage Golf cards! Let me know what you might have.
good point - nothing beats a home made set - made with only the best quality cards hand picked from packs and right into the binder/top loader/sleeve/etc. Still, most of the time I cant drop $75 on a box to get 12 SP's and 3 chromes. I will take my chance on a pre- made set - there are some good sellers out on ebay who do make quality sets. Nothing wrong with a $20 blaster box hit to see if you can score in a 8 pack shootout once in a while but the big 24 pack boxes always leave me with a sick feeling once done. I always feel much better if I have a pile of 35 SP's in hand after forking over $75. Still, busting wax and crossing those numbers off the want list while chewing the gum and drinking a beer or 4 - that my friends is nirvana. The classic struggle of logic versus emotion.....
Please visit my Topps Heritage Ebay Store with new items added all the time
it, sliding 24 pristine packs down the check out lane at target watch the cashier ring up every single pack then dumping them into the bag.
Sitting in the parking lot, sp checklist on the passenger side seat, gum stacked up on your left leg, sp's and chromes on your right, the smell
of gum everywhere. The pop of the pack, perhaps a puff of flour. squaring the stack then slowly letting them pull apart...seeing the
black, knowing you have a black refractor.
Is there anything more of a thrill than peeling back the fourth card to see the fifth...could it be that elusive sp you need? Could it be chrome?
Could it be ink?
nope......keys ready off to the next store, it must be there!.............
JS
Box 1
16 SPs
2 Chrome
2 Chrome Ref
1 Flashback MAZ
1 NAP
1 TN
Box 2
12 SPs
2 Chrome
1 Chrome Ref
2 Flashbacks
2 NAP
2 TN
1 CC
1 Real One Auto
A lot of the cards were kind of beat up. I'm not sure about the SPs. I was just going from the list that was posted. I had better be able to pick up my case tomorrow, or you'll be reading about me in the papers.
Collector of Pittsburgh Pirates cards for a slightly less stupid reason.
My Pirates Collection
Kevin
Every year there's something new...
The past two years had what look like "roller" imprints on the cards.
Three yrs ago, I never saw so many rough cuts and OC cards!
For those who are not familiar, we will go thru the submission process to get your card replaced.
And just to keep it real...
I still have a bunch of gum from last year!!!!
Two boxes - 1 auto? Very nice.
Two years ago, I only bought two hobby boxes and got an auto and a black refractor!
Very nice to see!
mike
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Collector of Pittsburgh Pirates cards for a slightly less stupid reason.
My Pirates Collection
<< <i>Also...of my four chromes, I got doubles of Shawn Chacon w/ consecutive serial numbers. Funny thing, the same thing happened to me last year with Paul DoLuca. >>
again, until my case arrives .... y'all SUCK
ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240
Well there is always ebay:
just $16.50 shipped on BIN
he he he
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ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240
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<< <i>i made a special trip to walmart tonight just to see if they had heritage.. nope.. >>
Perry
This year I'm gonna mark my calendar when I see retail.
It will probably be a week anyways.
mike
So I won't bother hitting the westside..just stay out of the pillow isle at Kmart!
JS
<< <i>Perry
So I won't bother hitting the westside..just stay out of the pillow isle at Kmart!
JS >>
heh.. i probably wont hit anywhere except the westside.. i'll leave the rest for you..
[/pillow isle]
1 David Ortiz
2 Mike Piazza
10 Barry Bonds
18 Pedro Martinez
20b Andruw Jones w/Seats
23b Derek Jeter Blue Letters
25 Randy Johnson
35 Wily Mo Pena
55 Derrek Lee
70 Bobby Abreu
76 Jason Bay
80b Tim Hudson Blue Letters
91 Chris Snelling
95a Alex Rodriguez Fielding
95b Alex Rodriguez w/Bat
99 Brian Jordan
106 Bengie Molina
123 Humberto Cota
127 Joe Nathan
165b Albert Pujols Red Shirt
200b Roger Clemens Red Shirt
212b Rocco Baldelli Blue Letters
265 Jose Contreras
266 Tadahito Iguchi
267 Mark Loretta
268 Ray Durham
269 Neifi Perez
271 Troy Glaus
272 Matt Holliday
273 Kevin Millwood
274 Jon Lieber
276 Jeremy Reed
277 Garrett Atkins
278 Geoff Jenkins
279 Joey Gathright
280 Ben Sheets
281 Melvin Mora
282 Jonathan Papelbon
283 John Smoltz
284 Jake Peavy
285 Felix Hernandez
286 Alfonso Soriano
287 Bronson Arroyo
288 Adam LaRoche
289 Aramis Ramirez
290 Brad Hennessey
291 Conor Jackson
292 Rod Barajas
293 Chris R. Young
294 Jeremy Bonderman
295 Jack Wilson
296 Jay Payton
297 Danys Baez
298 Jose Lima
299 Luis A. Gonzalez
300 Mike Sweeney
301 Nelson Cruz
302 Eric Gagne
303 Juan Castro
304 Joe Mauer
305 Richie Sexson
306 Roy Oswalt
307 Rickie Weeks
308 Pat Borders
309 Mike Morse
310 Matt Stairs
311 Chad Tracy
312 Matt Cain
313 Mark Mulder
314 Mark Grudzielanek
315 Johnny Damon
316 Casey Kotchman
318 Chris Burke
319 Carl Crawford
320 Edgar Renteria
321 Chan Ho Park
322 Boston Red Sox TC
323 Robinson Cano
325a Miguel Tejada Hand Up
325b Miguel Tejada
326 Jimmy Rollins
327 Juan Pierre
328 Dan Johnson
330 Pat Burrell
331 Ramon Ortiz
332 Rondell White
333 David Wells
334 Michael Young
335 Mike Mussina
336 Moises Alou
337 Scott Podsednik
338 Rich Harden
339 Mark Teahen
340 Jacque Jones
341 Jason Giambi
342 Bill Hall
343 Jon Garland
344 Dontrelle Willis
345 Danny Haren
346 Brian Giles
347 Brad Penny
348 Brandon McCarthy
349 Chien-Ming Wang
350a Torii Hunter
350b Torii Hunter Blue Letters
351 Yhency Brazoban
352 Rodrigo Lopez
400 Astros Aces#"Roy Oswalt#{Roger Clemens#{Andy Pettitte
407 White Sox Power Hitters#{Jermaine Dye#{Paul Konerko
475 Huston Street Blue Letters
I have the spreadsheet updated, but I'm sure some of the rookies are still off. I'll have a completely correct one up tomorrow (The one on my site now is completely wrong).
I've had two beers to setle down. I'm still wired. I'm headed downstairs for the Knob Creek.
Collector of Pittsburgh Pirates cards for a slightly less stupid reason.
My Pirates Collection
Loth
I really love opening this stuff and it's the only modern stuff I ever buy anymore.
Maddux..what they don't have card shops in Vegas? LOL
Kevin
<< <i>Loth..I think you are right.
Maddux..what they don't have card shops in Vegas? LOL
Kevin >>
They used too!!!! .......RIP Karlmalonesays
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<< <i>JUST GOT MY CASE IN!! ILL LET YA KNOW IF I GET AN AUTO!!! >>
DAMN! No case HERE yet
ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240
<< <i>
<< <i>JUST GOT MY CASE IN!! ILL LET YA KNOW IF I GET AN AUTO!!! >>
DAMN! No case HERE yet
Which is definitely giving you a case of the ass!!!
which should help to sooth my case of the ass
ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240
just kidding
I knew you would come out of the cave! What have you opened??
Kevin
loth
<< <i>2.5 boxes down and only a sheff bat card, and a peavy jersey card as non regular issue/chrome pulls. Ughhhh
loth >>
I feel a 1/1 coming any second!!!
Keep up the faith!
mike
Kevin-
I think Im going to pass on Heritage this year. We shall see when the Blaster Boxes are staring me in the face at Target....
aren't bad
Kevin
<< <i>Kevin-
I think Im going to pass on Heritage this year. We shall see when the Blaster Boxes are staring me in the face at Target.... >>
That will be hard to pass up John!