THE OFFICIAL 2006 TOPPS HERITAGE POST!!!!!

packman · March 13, 2006 4:39AM

Does anyone know why Topps designated the Mark Prior New Age Performer as "GM" instead of "MP"? Does anyone have one with the MP designation. I noticed that several eBay sellers use the MP designation while others use the GM. Could there be two versions of the card?

Basilone · March 13, 2006 6:48AM

check this out heritage collectors.

I went to Target and bought the last 3 packs they had from a retail box.

Pulled a...

Brooks Robinson Flashback Auto #15/25 !!!

Not bad for 3 packs !!

BTW...Ive found blaster boxes to be a bit disappointing.

The ones Ive opened have had.

1 Chrome or Refractor
1 Insert
2 Nothing (no SP or Insert, etc).
4 SPs

Peetie · March 13, 2006 7:54AM

<< <i>Does anyone know why Topps designated the Mark Prior New Age Performer as "GM" instead of "MP"? Does anyone have one with the MP designation. I noticed that several eBay sellers use the MP designation while others use the GM. Could there be two versions of the card? >>

I have wondered the same thing. I am guessing that they had originally scheduled that one to be Greg Maddux and maybe that didn't pan out. ???????? I dunno??

ArchStanton · March 13, 2006 9:30AM

I got four blaster boxes at Target today.

15 SPs - I only needed one of the lot
2 Flashbacks - 2 were Maz
2 NAPs
2 TN - Both Aparicio & Figgins
3 Cromes
1 Refractor
1 Black Refractor

I think I am done with retail.

softparade · March 13, 2006 9:34AM

<< <i>I got four blaster boxes at Target today.

15 SPs - I only needed one of the lot

I think I am done with retail. >>

Don't ya just hate that. I am done with retail too.

basilone, way to go!!!!

magellan · March 13, 2006 10:33AM

My other 1/2 case arrived today.
1st Box:
12 SP (have em all)
2 TN
2 fb
1 NAP
2 chromes
Wakefield refractor
Not as nice as my 1st case, not complaining though-this is trade fodder.

Knopfler · March 13, 2006 10:54AM

Top two cards out of the first 2006 hobby case I just finished with (sorry, I don't have the patience to list the pack by pack or box by box breakdown):

If I can average these types of pulls for each case, I'll be very happy!

Lothar52 · March 13, 2006 10:59AM

MOTHERF'ER!! I DIDNT EVEN GET A REGULAR SEAT CARD!!!! SHEIST!!!!

Loth

TNP777 · March 13, 2006 11:06AM

wow, those two cards will go a long way towards paying for your case. Very nice!

Geordie

magellan · March 13, 2006 11:10AM

Very nice Musial Knopf-the 1st pic wouldn't show for me.
My 2nd box:
12 SP's (2-3 I need)
2 FB
2NAP
1 TN
3 Chromes
Irod refractor
& this

plus gum w/chancres

gregm13 · March 13, 2006 11:23AM

If anyone is looking for the $20 blaster boxes, a target near me had nearly 10 today. I live near Chicago, but will pick them up and ship them (just reiumburse me for shipping). Let me know if you're interested.

Greg M.

ArchStanton · March 13, 2006 11:30AM

I’m getting there. I still need these SPs

25, 35, 95a (fielding), 106, 127, 200b, 265, 282, 289, 292, 297, 306, 328, 332, 334, 335, 337, 340, 350b Blue Letters

I have these SPs to trade

2, 91, 274, 280, 293, 294, 299, 303, 309, 311, 351

I need FB-AK & FB-BR. I have most of the others to trade.

I need TN6. I have 2, 7, 10 to trade.

If anyone needs /1957 52 Rocco Baldelli, I am looking for 58 and a bunch of others.

PM or email me with any offers.

Thanks - Jim

magellan · March 13, 2006 11:39AM

3rd Box
12 SP's (have em all I think)
2 FB
2TN
1NAP
2 chromes inc. Giles/Harridge
Halladay refractor
& this

quite a few packs ripped at top where the seam folds over-doesn't seem to affect what's in the pack although many bottom cards have dinged bottom left corner. So far these boxes have been more down to earth than 1st case....#14 pack has done nothing spectacular-Cabrera was in 9th pack down on left.

Knopfler · March 13, 2006 11:43AM

Case #2. Five packs opened so far. 3 checklists, a T&N and a nothing. LOL!

TNP777 · March 13, 2006 11:47AM

Has anyone sent cards back to Topps for replacement yet? I've got a few relics that need replacing and was wondering how fast the turnaround was.

Geordie

parker95 · March 13, 2006 11:48AM

Does anyone besides me hate these sticker autos??? I got excited to open up a pack to see on the back of a card that says "CONGRATULATIONS" to find out that it was a Jim Leyritz sticker auto - how disappointing is that??????

Craig in Texas

TNP777 · March 13, 2006 11:56AM

ugh - I pulled one of those too, Craig. Sticker autos, especially of Leyritz, inserted into Heritage packs, are an insult to Heritage collectors. Hopefully Topps falls out of love with those things next year.

Geordie

magellan · March 13, 2006 12:04PM

I didn't mind so much because it's Piersall, whom I happen to like . If it were Leyritz say, probably not so happy.

parker95 · March 13, 2006 12:13PM

Instead of sticker autos I would much rather see original 1957 Topps cards inserted into the Heritage packs. Even if they are commons, I would much rather have a common 1957 than a sticker auto of Leyritz! (Especially since I am 71 cards away from the 57 Topps set!!

Knopflers -- can't wait to see the next scan! Keep them coming!!!!

Craig in Texas

Lothar52 · March 13, 2006 12:19PM

<< <i>3rd Box
12 SP's (have em all I think)
2 FB
2TN
1NAP
2 chromes inc. Giles/Harridge
Halladay refractor
& this

quite a few packs ripped at top where the seam folds over-doesn't seem to affect what's in the pack although many bottom cards have dinged bottom left corner. So far these boxes have been more down to earth than 1st case....#14 pack has done nothing spectacular-Cabrera was in 9th pack down on left. >>

WELCOME TO OUR WORLD...I HAD 9 BOXES OF THAT BEFORE I QUIT... I GOT 2 PIERSALL CARDS!!! DAMNIT!!!

softparade · March 13, 2006 1:05PM

AVAILABLE FB's - BM, FR, BRI, WF, EB, BR, YB

AVAILABLE NAP's - AR, MT, AP, DL

AVAILABLE T&N - TN2, TN4, TN8

AVAILABLE chrome refractors - 48

AVAILABLE chromes - 23, 43, 52

AVAILABLE SP's
70, 106, 123, 273, 290, 291, 297, 305, 307, 316, 322, 323, 325 hand up, 327, 328, 333, 341, 351, 475

SP's I need - 335

Chromes I need -- 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 27, 32, 33, 37, 39, 42, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 55, 56, 57, 61, 62, 63, 66, 67, 69, 74, 76, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 87, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110

NAP's I need -- PM, BB

softparade · March 13, 2006 1:11PM

I tell ya, I made ALOT of trades and sent ALL of my cards out. Most awhile ago. I am owed many many cards and it would really stink to have to go through my PM history and track them down.

bevans10 · March 13, 2006 2:21PM

Seeking available traders....

WANT LIST

Base: 88 Izturis, 221 Counsell, 255 Ja. Weaver, 355 Inge, 431 McEwing, 457 Blanton, 479 Carroll

SP: 23 (blue), 35, 55, 76, 91, 127, 165 (red), 268, 269, 271, 272, 277, 278, 285, 289, 290, 297, 301, 304, 306, 307, 312, 313, 314, 318, 321, 323, 325a, 325b, 326, 330, 331, 332, 334, 335, 345, 346, 350a, 351, 407, 475b

Chrome: all EXCEPT: 7, 9, 26, 27, 28, 30, 35, 44, 45, 53, 87, 97, 98, 101, 110.

TN: 2, 3, 7, 8
FB: AK, BRI, BR, WF
NAP: AR, BB, GS, MR, MC, RC, VG

TRADE LIST

SP: 1 Ortiz, 10 Bonds, 70 Abreu, 80 Hudson, 200 Clemens (red), 273 Milwood, 279 Gathright, 283 Smoltz, 305 Sexson, 336 Alou, 339 Teahen

Also:
THC53 Howard
THC110 Maddux
THC 19 Rolen (Ref.)
THC 95 Verlander (Ref.)
TN6 Musial/C.Lee
TN10 Cordero/Labine
FB – Banks
FB – Mazeroski (2)
FB – Yogi (2)
FB – Mantle (2)

I also have a bunch of 2005 SP and Chrome if anyone wants to go that route.

PM or e-mail to bevans10@wi.rr.com

-Bill
Milwaukee, WI

rlankhaar · March 13, 2006 2:50PM

For those of you who are putting your set in a binder, what kind of a binder are you using? I really like the looks of the Roop ones, but they are a little pricey. I'd like to display everything a little better-the box on my desk isn't really doing it for me.

magellan · March 13, 2006 8:44PM

I put mine in a Roop just because I had an extra. The office supply stores like Staples have some nice 3 " binders which I don't mind using at all.

parker95 · March 13, 2006 10:24PM

I went online to buy a Roop binder on their website. After typing in all of information, the binder with sheets plus shipping and tax WAS OVER $80!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Staples here I come!!

Craig in Texas

Pharber · March 13, 2006 10:38PM

Looking to wrap up chromes (# to 1957)

Here is what I need:
11-16-18-21-31-38-47-58-62-68-74-75-82-85-87-90-95-103-110

Here is what I have to trade

SPs: 10-20-23-91-95 (batting)-99-106-127-267-268-269-271-272-274-276-277-279-280-284-285-288-290293-295296-298-300-303-3-6308-310-313-314-328-326-328-331-339-340-341-343-345-346-347-349-350 (blue)-350 (regular)-352-400-407-

Chromes (# to 1957) 1-30-33-48-55-56-57-69-83-88-91-101-102-106-108-109

New Ages, David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Carlos Lee, Barry Bonds, Manny Ramirez, Mark Texiera, Mark Prior, Vladimir Guerrero, Miguel Cabrera, Alex Rodriguez, Roger Clemens,

Then and Now: 1-2-4-5-6-10

Clubhouse Collections: David Wright, Brian Roberts, Richie Weeks

Stadium relics: Brooks Robinson, Al Kaline

Flashbacks: Stan Musial, Bill Mazeroski, Ernie Banks, Bobby Richardson, Frank Robinson, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Brooks Robinson,

Lothar52 · March 13, 2006 11:14PM

<< <i>I tell ya, I made ALOT of trades and sent ALL of my cards out. Most awhile ago. I am owed many many cards and it would really stink to have to go through my PM history and track them down.

>>

Yeah people need to get on the ball..if ya traded and didnt send your stuff out and got the other guys stuff...that means YOUR SLOW....STEP IT UP!!

Loth

Basilone · March 14, 2006 12:06AM

GUM VARIATION IN RETAIL -

RETAIL WAX BOXES - SOFTER GUM, DARKER IN COLOR (red/pink)

RETAIL BLASTER BOXES - LESS SOFT, LIGHTER IN COLOR (very light pink)

There is also a 1/8" difference in the width between the two.'

mikeschmidt · March 14, 2006 12:17AM

Wow, John - variation in the gum? You are hardcore!

magellan · March 14, 2006 2:22AM

LOL I noticed a big difference in gum that I got from Walmart retail vs. the gum in my retail case.

Trade for chancred gum anyone?

mudflap02 · March 14, 2006 5:17AM

I got 2 blasters today from Target. Pujols GU and the gum smells like bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. I'm slow and I apologize - everything is sent. Dave, got the Snyder auto yesterday - you can almost feel the resentment seeping off the card. Thanks!

My SPs to trade - looking for chromes, refs, and 407 White SOx Super-Duper Sluggers A go-go. Also have other stuff on my site.

10 - Barry Bonds
25 - Randy Johnson
267 - Mark Loretta
272 - Matt Holliday
277 - Garrett Atkins (2)
279 - Joey Gathright
284 - Jake Peavy
293 - Chris Young
303 - Jose Castro (2)
308 - Pat Borders
311 - Chad Tracy
312 - Matt Cain
313 - Mark Mulder
314 - Mark Grudzielanek
318 - Chris Burke
321 - Chan Ho Park
326 - Jimmy Rollins
331 - Ramon Ortiz (2)
333 - David Wells
342 - Bill Hall
346 - Brian Giles

Also, I might be able to post scans later, but I think there is a third autograph variation - black ink. I noticed it on an 04 Dupe of Bob Kline. I'll try to get a scan up in a bit.

Basilone · March 14, 2006 7:04AM

I think the blaster boxes have gum from last year...

(just an opinion)

digicat · March 14, 2006 7:24AM

Someone should send the gum in to be graded.

I wonder how long it'd last before turning nasty.

ArchStanton · March 14, 2006 7:38AM

I have a dilema. This is only my second Heritage set. I am thinking about putting together a chrome or refractor set. Which one should I go with? They both seem to get to a reasonable price once the frenzy stops. I will give myself a year to finish the set. Any ideas would be helpful.

TNP777 · March 14, 2006 7:43AM

Jim, in my opinion the refractors are much better looking cards than their chrome counterparts. That's not to say that the chromes aren't nice looking. This will be the third chrome set I've put together by hand (04,05,06 - I have the 03 set, but bought it outright), but the first year I've decided to do the refractor set. So far I'm glad I did.

Geordie

mudflap02 · March 14, 2006 8:41AM

BREAKING NEWS

I figured out the trick to pulling a Real One auto in every pack you buy. Details later tonight when I can confirm. This is huge.

Basilone · March 14, 2006 9:02AM

2006 TOPPS BASEBALL WANT LIST:

I need RETAIL CHECKLIST #4

New Age Performers Inserts:
AP,AR,BB,GS,MC,MR,MT,PM,RC,VG

Then & Now Inserts: TN1,TN3,TN4,TN5,TN9,TN10

Flashback Inserts: AK,BR,BRI,MM,SM,YB

I have the following cards to trade:

BASE CARDS:
6,7,13,14,16,21,22,27,29,30,32,36,39,42,44,45,46,49,51,56,58,61,62,63,
66,72,75,78,83,86,87,92,94,97,98,101,102,103,105,107,112,113,119,120,
122,126,129,130,131,133,134,135,137,140,143,150,153,156,157,158,160, 161,163,164,166,167,173,177,180,183,186,187,189,191,192,193,194,195, 201,202,203,204,209,210,213,216,217,218,222,223,228,235,237,238,240,
245,248,249,252,257,260,263,354,359,360,366,368,369,373,377,378,379, 380,383,385,388,399,401,402,404,406,414,417,418,423,424,426,429,432, 433,434,437,438,442,448,451,452,454,455,456,461,471,475,476,477,483,
Retail Checklist #3

magellan · March 14, 2006 11:51AM

Last box is opened

. The usual suspects plus this:

Want/Trade list to follow.

parker95 · March 14, 2006 11:54AM

LET'S HEAR THE BREAKING NEWS!!!

I have bought 24 packs and I have not opened them because I want to know the trick to make a red ink auto come out of every one of them!!

Now that would be cool, wouldn't it????

Seriously, any trick you can share would be greatly appreciated by the guys that enjoy Heritage the most!

Craig in Texas

magellan · March 14, 2006 12:22PM

Yeah, let's hear it Jeff ! It doesn't involve pack feeling does it?

My want list

SP: 10, , 281, 284, 286, (2) 287, 295, 310, 352

Chromes/refractors (I'm building a mixed set so either/or): 2-4, 7, 8-13, 15, 18-26, 28, 30, 32, 34-35, 37,
40-49, 51-54, 57-58, 60-62, 65-68, 70, 72, 74-75, 78-80, 84-87, 89-90, 92, 95, 97-98, 100, 102-103,
107, 109-110

To trade:

FB: Fr (3), BRI (3), WF (2), BM (2), SM (2), YB, EB, AK, BR
NAP: BB, MC (2)
TN: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10

SP's: 23b, 70, 76, 80, 91, 99, 123, 265, 277, 285 (2), 290, 296, 301(2), 312, 314 (2), 315, 316, 319, 320, 321, 323, 325a, 325b, 326 (2), 327, 330(2), 331(2), 338, 341, 342(2), 343, 344, 345(2), 346, 348, 400, 407

Berra relic, Crawford CC jersey

softparade · March 14, 2006 1:02PM

AVAILABLE FB's - BM, FR, BRI, WF, EB, BR, YB

AVAILABLE NAP's - I, AR, MT, AP, DL

AVAILABLE T&N - TN2, TN4, TN5, TN8

AVAILABLE chrome refractors - 48

AVAILABLE chromes - 23, 43, 52

AVAILABLE SP's
2, 18, 70, 106, 123, 127, 212, 273, 282, 290, 291, 294, 297, 304, 305, 307, 316, 320, 322, 323, 325 hand up, 327, 328, 333, 340, 341, 351, 475

Chromes I need -- 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 27, 32, 33, 37, 39, 42, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 55, 56, 57, 61, 62, 63, 66, 67, 69, 74, 76, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 87, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, 100, 102, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110

NAP's I need -- PM, BB

SP's are done !

Anyone have dupes of the NAP's I need? After that I need CHROMES baby. Send some CHROMES my way

Dan

mudflap02 · March 14, 2006 1:24PM

STEP 1
Be 15 years old

STEP 2
Buy 4 packs of Heritage at the store.

STEP 3
Open said packs.

STEP 4
Post results on beckett boards, and complain that the auto you got is some guy you never heard of. At least it's numbered.

It seems to work every time. At least for them.

ArchStanton · March 14, 2006 9:20PM

That is BS, Mudflap. I have been 15 years old for 17 years, and that does not work.

Lothar52 · March 15, 2006 8:20AM

Went to target and behold there was 3 blaster boxes...i picked them up....put them all in my little cart...looked at them....took them right back and put them on the shelf and left.....IM DONE WITH HERITAGE THIS YEAR IVE SPENT TOO MUCH ON IT ALREADY!!!!

Then when i got home JStalin's last SP i needed arrived...it was the blue letterrs 212 and im ive OFFICIALLY got a master set now......

ADIOS 06 HERITAGE!!!!! ES FINAL!!!

Loth

bevans10 · March 15, 2006 8:35AM

SP I need: 23 (blue), 55, 76 , 91, 127, 165 (red), 268, 269, 271, 272, 278, 285, 289, 290, 297, 301, 304, 306, 307, 312, 313, 314, 323, 325 (hands up), 326, 330, 331, 332, 334, 335, 345, 351, 407, 475b

SP to trade: 1, 10, 70, 80, 200, 273, 279, 283, 305, 316, 319, 322, 336, 339, 342

There's gotta be someone out there who needs as much help on their SPs as I do. PM or e-mail to bevans10@wi.rr.com. Thanks.

-Bill

gregmadduxfan · March 15, 2006 8:46AM

Got my case today and just busted out the first box, I will msot likely open 1 more box right now and then do the rest later in the weekend when I have some more time after recovering from St. Pattys Day.

15 Sps
2 FB
3 NAP
1 T&N
2 Chromes, 1 Chrome refractor
Podres Auto

Also, can someone pm me who has the updated spread sheet so I can get that.

gregmadduxfan · March 15, 2006 9:04AM

2nd Box- No Ink

My SPs are a little high again so I may have a wrong variation in there or something

SPs-16
Chrome -2 , 1 refractor
1 NAP
3 flashback

Most likely will crack open another box for the hell of it now.

gregmadduxfan · March 15, 2006 9:27AM

F$%8 Yeah........just pulled the Gordon in my 7th pack of my 4th box.

For just reference for everyone it was the 7th pack right side of the box. Interesting thing is that it was the 9th card of the pack, when I opened up the pack it kind of just slid out into my hand and I just assumed it was the gum. I will try and get some scans up later tonight.

magellan · March 15, 2006 9:30AM

Great pull GMfan ! You should now have the SS, pretty sure some of your SP's aren't judging by count. Packs with a checklist in them don't usually have a SP.

Dave

THE OFFICIAL 2006 TOPPS HERITAGE POST!!!!!

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