2007 Topps Sterling Case Break, What do you think of this product?

Mikefromchester · January 2, 2008 10:36AM

Let's break a case of 2007 Topps Sterling. Last years case of Topps Sterling was so much fun. I don't see how we can top last year's case card Mickey Mantle auto 3 piece beauty, but we can certainly have some fun trying. Please share your thoughts on this product. Let's see if our run of Hot fun cases continue from our good friends at Shortporch.com

Box 1:

Very happy to pull a couple Yankees. The Mystery pack has a Burgundy Yogi Berra 13/14. The highlighted player of box is Roger Clemens. One of the /250 base cards has him as a Yank, but the others 2 are as a Red Sox. The 5 pieces on the MVP AL are all the same color and as a Boston Red Sox. Not the unbelievable start like last year, but a sweet looking card.

Thanks, Mike

Our box 1 and best pull from Last year's Topps Sterling:

Reese3333 · January 2, 2008 10:45AM

Wow, I really like the design on the Topps Sterling. Good luck with your case!

Reese

onlyanumber · January 2, 2008 10:47AM

Uggh! Why chop up a perfectly good Mantle auto pic like that???

Cards look nice, but with UD Masterpiece hitting before them, I can't help but think they tried borrowing a page from UD...

mrbecker712 · January 2, 2008 10:48AM

<< Uggh! Why chop up a perfectly good Mantle auto pic like that???

Cards look nice, but with UD Masterpiece hitting before them, I can't help but think they tried borrowing a page from UD... >>

Not to derail the thread, but what do you think about UD Masterpiece? I thought about picking up a pack or two at Target the other day.

onlyanumber · January 2, 2008 10:50AM

<< 

<< Uggh! Why chop up a perfectly good Mantle auto pic like that???

Cards look nice, but with UD Masterpiece hitting before them, I can't help but think they tried borrowing a page from UD... >>

Not to derail the thread, but what do you think about UD Masterpiece? I thought about picking up a pack or two at Target the other day. >>

Bought a blaster of them and wasn't overly impressed--too many retired players in the set for my taste.

mrbecker712 · January 2, 2008 10:53AM

<< 

<< 

<< Uggh! Why chop up a perfectly good Mantle auto pic like that???

Cards look nice, but with UD Masterpiece hitting before them, I can't help but think they tried borrowing a page from UD... >>

Not to derail the thread, but what do you think about UD Masterpiece? I thought about picking up a pack or two at Target the other day. >>

Bought a blaster of them and wasn't overly impressed--too many retired players in the set for my taste. >>

Pull any autos??

CDsNuts · January 2, 2008 10:57AM

Mike, I enjoy reading about your breaks, mainly because I almost never break modern but I'm still curious about what they put out there. I've read a bunch of your reviews but I find it somewhat wierd that you never have a bad word to say about a product. I understand you enjoy breaking this stuff and like all the new ideas and designs, but for most collectors, the average modern break is at best a moderate disappointment, and at worst a complete waste of money. That's not to say that there aren't great breaks here and there (your Mantle, for example), but in terms of what you can buy and sell singles for on ebay, you'd be lucky to get 60% of your purchase price back. For example, your Upper Deck Black case break yielded one out of 6 boxes where someone would get more than their money's worth. I more than anyone understand the fun of busting wax, but not when I lose time after time after time.

So my question for you is this: How can you repeatedly bust modern stuff and not get your money's worth in terms of real market value, yet every review you put out is not only positive, but a resounding approval? You can't possibly be giving unbiased reviews of these products, can you? It seems like you're promoting products rather than reviewing them. Just being honest.

Lee

JeremyDie1 · January 2, 2008 11:05AM

I'am not speaking for Mike, but myself. I bust modern boxes alot. I love it. I do not ever sell a card I pull either. Busting boxes the odds are so not in your favor. If you are very lucky you will get your money back. The chances of doubling your money is a long shot. You would have better chances at the casino. Though I love the adrenalin rush, and its very exciting for me. I have had some very good pulls this past year,but I have busted nearly 100 boxes or more. I have lost a ton of money. But if I had the chance to do it again I would. I still like buying singles and graded examples, but I much rather bust a brand new product. BTW not a bad Clemens box.

CDsNuts · January 2, 2008 11:08AM

Jeremy, I completely understand where you're coming from because I was there about 8 or 9 years ago, busting everything they put out as my wallet would allow. However, are there any busts in recent years you were not happy about the results and you would not recommend that product to others who collect?

JeremyDie1 · January 2, 2008 11:16AM

Oh yeah. Alot of times after busting, I think to myself afterwards. What the hell was I thinking paying so much for this stuff. On the other hand if I get a good pull,then I need more. My confidence shoots back up. But I'am a realistic. I know the chances of a big pull is slim, most of the times. It's that one big hit that keeps you coming back for more.. Though in general, because I know the game,as the saying goes. Live by the gun,die by the gun.The funny thing is this past year for example, I did not do very well on the high end products. The ones in the middle of the road seem for me to yield some decent pulls. Edit to add: I just proof read my post and it sounds like busting wax is like smoking crack for me. I'am glad I don't smoke crack. I be broke.

storm888 · January 2, 2008 11:26AM

"You can't possibly be giving unbiased reviews of these products, can you? It seems
like you're promoting products rather than reviewing them. Just being honest."

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

LMAO

It might have been prudent to wait to make that inquiry
UNTIL AFTER he had shown us the pretty pictures.

CDsNuts · January 2, 2008 11:33AM

good point storm, but I actually wanted to do it in his last thread (Upper Deck Black break) but never got around to it. Anyway, good to see you back storm.

nam812 · January 2, 2008 11:36AM

Oh great, Lee's back.

JeremyDie1 · January 2, 2008 11:36AM

I wanted to add. If you are looking for a certain player or even players, busting boxes is not the best thing to do anyways. I have a large collecting base and when I open a box, I keep a open mind. I have been dissapointed too many times in the past buying a product,and having certain cards I'am trying to pull. This is just my opinion in general. Lee I'am sure you can relate to this or understand where I'am coming from. This being said from a collectors point of view. I do not know how sellers or dealers make a profit from busting wax.

metalmike · January 2, 2008 3:17PM

Are there any sets with on card auto's anymore? I think A&G has them but I am unsure about others.......

joestalin · January 2, 2008 3:25PM

That first pack probably cost Topps 10 bucks to make. How much is this stuff a pack? Like most, one pack will be decent and the other
10 packs will suck. DLP is breaking that mold with hot boxes and hot cases. The only thing guarenteed in most boxes of cards, is that
23 of the 24 packs will be crap!

Kevin

Rogermnj · January 2, 2008 3:26PM

<< Mike, I enjoy reading about your breaks, mainly because I almost never break modern but I'm still curious about what they put out there. I've read a bunch of your reviews but I find it somewhat wierd that you never have a bad word to say about a product. I understand you enjoy breaking this stuff and like all the new ideas and designs, but for most collectors, the average modern break is at best a moderate disappointment, and at worst a complete waste of money. That's not to say that there aren't great breaks here and there (your Mantle, for example), but in terms of what you can buy and sell singles for on ebay, you'd be lucky to get 60% of your purchase price back. For example, your Upper Deck Black case break yielded one out of 6 boxes where someone would get more than their money's worth. I more than anyone understand the fun of busting wax, but not when I lose time after time after time.

So my question for you is this: How can you repeatedly bust modern stuff and not get your money's worth in terms of real market value, yet every review you put out is not only positive, but a resounding approval? You can't possibly be giving unbiased reviews of these products, can you? It seems like you're promoting products rather than reviewing them. Just being honest.

Lee >>

On the website in his signature line- the review has this footnote on the end...

A special Thank You to our friends at Topps for allowing The Cardboard Village the opportunity to review their GREAT products!!!

Not sure if there is some sort of arrangement or not.. Just thought I would share.

Not saying anything one way or the other.. By the way - I love the breaks and really enjoy seeing the new products.

mudflap02 · January 2, 2008 4:53PM

Mike, there is no way you paid the SRP on the Sterling and had the reaction to the Clemens card "Sweet Card." If I'm dropping $225 a pack for a product, and the hit is a 5 piece Clemens non-patch, non-auto GU, my stomach is turning over knowing that I got hosed. Topps is sort of in a weird spot - if they send out their best stuff to CV, people will be upset that it wasn't available to the general public (Mantle Cut), but if they send out a dud box (Clemens GU), people will not see something they want to buy. At the very least, I think it's cool that Topps is providing product to people in the hobby who actually care about it, and trying to form a bond with the customer.

Topps, please PM me for the address to put on those 10 cases of Heritage next month - k thanks bye.

Mikefromchester · January 3, 2008 12:44AM

Reese3333, Thanks

onlyanumber, Thanks, I did not do any of UD Masterpiece, but from what I heard it was a fun break.

mrbecker712, Thanks.

CDsNuts, Thanks. I could not find my post on Epic last year, maybe someone can. I don't recall my posts and words, but whatever I did say, the pulls spoke for themselves, which I let all my breaks do. I may had said they was nice looking cards, but I gave most of those cards away. Was full of Eddie Murry's Pieces and No Autograph in the entire case. Anyone who saw that break would had passed on buying that product, I'm sure that break saved many in our hobby from even testing them. I could had called them the product of the year but everyone would say I was full of it. That's why I encourage others to voice in on what they think of my breaks. I want to find something good about the cards I buy and will try to find a positive spin on my breaks and if they suck I'm sure the people will voice in and maybe I would saved some the disappointments. If anything would had turn me away from the hobby I love is that Epic break, since that didn't I don't think anything will. But some positive came from the Epic, I was able to get some nice looking Game Used cards to some fans of the players that would may had never been able to get them. I Just enjoy busting, going in to a case, I know that money is gone and I might as well enjoy them, which I do then trade or pass on the ones that don't interest me, so someone else can enjoy them, even if I come out losing Financially.

JeremyDie1, thanks We hooked what can we say. The rush in opening a new product can be short lived now with only 1 maybe 2 hits per box.

storm888, Thanks, Like I said before the cards them self will speak volumes for any product, My commentary is just that and I'm sure most will go buy from what they see, not what one person has to say. That's why I want people to tell me what they think about a product, which is more valuable then my take on it.

nam812, Thanks, Did I do that?

metalmike, Thanks, I can't find many on card autos anymore. I sure hope this trend ends soon.

joestalin, Thanks, these cost me $230 a box, I think $20 a box less then last year if I recall correctly. Yes, all breaks can be a huge disappointment and others be happy time. I guess it's depends on what you suspecting going in. My case break will show what's in my case and nothing else. I'm looking for the case card, which is hard to find if you are only opening boxes, like you said many boxes are very disappointing if you expecting a return on your investment.

Rogermn, Thanks, Yes I'm very Proud to say Topps has been a sponsor of My Site, almost from the beginning of it about four years ago and does sends my website boxes to review and Upper Deck said they was but we have not received the first one yet, Inkworks sends us boxes regular also to review. I support My Sponsors and if you want to call this promoting the product, I don't have any problem with that.

mudflap02, Thanks I'm sure the Clemens not the case card and if it is topps gonna hear from me. I'm expecting some better hits along the way. I paid $5 more, but I have had super luck buying from Shortporch, Mantle Auto, triple auto of Pujols, Bonds and My man Jeters. Plus they are unbelivable people to work with. I bought a case of Tristar Cut from them and sold out the case at $140 a box on my site. Then I saw he was offering them for under $100 and mentioned it to him, not complaining just questioning on it. He explained he was fortunate to get a couple boxes direct from tristar thats why he was offering them at that. He said to make things fair he took over $400 off my agreement to pay for them. Most of the other dealer sites state if you lock into a price you are stuck with it. No matter what. My Site has had a few nice hits from boxes sent from Topps, but overall you will see most of the pulls are not what most call the best from the product. The cases are not from Topps or Upper Deck I spend my money and put in my time to showcase what a case may deliver. I do it to show how a case will play out and maybe save someone some funds if they don't like what they see and if they do like and buy the product with the information I provided, I only wish them the best. A box review is nice it will either be a good or bad box and that's about it.

Box 2:

Very happy to pull a couple more Yankees, well really 1 yank and a YAWKEY. The Mystery pack has a White Mickey Mantle 32/50. The highlighted player of box 2 is Ted Williams of The Boston Red Sox's. The 6 Pieces spells YAWKEY, 2 bats and 4 jerseys. No Autos yet but a great looking card of The best Hitter of all Time in my book. Did I get the Red Sox's and Yankees case? Also 4 Yawkey Way is where Williams Statue is located.

Thanks, Mike

CDsNuts · January 3, 2008 1:32AM

OK, so if Topps is sending you boxes then you pretty much have to say good stuff about them or they'll stop sending free boxes. I guess I'd do the same thing, although I'd probably be a little more upfront about the fact that your "reviews" are merely a way of Topps promoting their products through you, which there's really nothing wrong with. I guess a good analogy would be that I'd grow tired of a film critic who gave thumbs up to every movie he reviewed, but I'd continue to watch a show that shows all the trailers for new movies coming out each week.

I have no problem with your philosophy of letting the rips do the talking and I now see that's what you're trying to do by titling the thread "What do you think of this product?" Like I said in my original post, I do enjoy seeing what comes out of these boxes and you're definitely helping a lot of people out who consider buying new products to rip.

JeremyDie1 · January 3, 2008 2:04AM

Off the top of my head their is still a few on card autos. Exquisite,Goudy,Fleer,UD Sweetspot,Press Pass, SP Authentic,Hertitage,Leaf R&S. I believe they all have on card autos. I know there is a few others too. I could do some research when I get home. The 2006 Topps Sterling did have on card autographs,which is why I do like the '06 better. I like the design this year,but wish they did not go with the stickers. Sweet Williams box. Nice top pack too.

stormsurge · January 3, 2008 3:10AM

<< the average modern break is at best a moderate disappointment, and at worst a complete waste of money. >>

I couldn't agree more.

Mikefromchester · January 3, 2008 10:13PM

CDsNuts, Thanks

JeremyDie1, Thanks

stormsurge, Thamks

Box 3:

Yes, Very happy to pull a Yankees Autograph. The Mystery pack has a Burgundy Ryne Sandberg 03/14 a great Cubs second Baseman. The highlighted player of box is Yankees ace Right handed Pitcher from Taiwan. Chien-Ming Wang.The 4 pieces reveals his winning percentage .711 including his auto numbered 01/10. Got me in the mood to go too 7 11 and get a case of drinks and some hot dogs.

Thanks, Mike

Everyone may want to take a chance on this, well worth the stamp and time.

Must be postmarked by 2/13/08 LIMIT ONE PER HOUSEHOLD
Print your name and address on a 3X5 index card.
Mail in a #10 envolope to,:
NPN 2007 Topps Sterling Baseball
P.O. Box 5157
Avoca, PA 18641

Canadian address must include this on their 3X5
25 X 2 +5 - 15 = 40

Good luck.

Boopotts · January 3, 2008 10:20PM

<< 

<< the average modern break is at best a moderate disappointment, and at worst a complete waste of money. >>

I couldn't agree more. >>

Kind of like the average modern bulk submission, eh?

Mikefromchester · January 4, 2008 1:47PM

Boopotts, Thanks.

Very interesting information on Sterling here:
http://www.thecardblog.com/baseball/2007-topps-sterling-analysis.html

Box 4:
6 Boxes to go
1 box should be a Bonds
1 Box should be a Mantle
at least 4 boxes should contains autographs
1 Mystery pack should have a 1/1 letter card
and another 1/1 card

The Yankee Red Sox's connection Sterling case continues. Very happy to find another Yankee. Also found the player to receive the highest percentage of votes to get into the a Hall Of Fame and ended his career as a Red Sox's. The Mystery pack has a BEAUTIFUL Burgundy Mickey Mantle 03/14. The highlighted player of box is "Terrific" Tom Seaver. The 3 pieces reveals the numbers of wins he had, 311. card is 03/10 Strange card not sure what NA>'e L,U,K , Are the Topps guys having fun or something or is this some kind of error? I did get a error card last year out of Sterling The Ripken below.

"Blind people come to the park just to listen to him (Tom Seaver) pitch." - Reggie Jackson

Thanks, Mike

Where's the Autograph?

helionaut · January 4, 2008 1:55PM

That Seaver's weird. My first thought is that, while it's obviously a phonetic spelling of 'New York,' what phonetic alphabet it's in is a mystery to me. Nor is it Esperanto, my second thought.

SidePocket · January 4, 2008 2:01PM

I'll be the first to say I love vintage.

Would I rather take $230 and buy one pack of 2007 cards or a 59 Koufax? NP, gimme the Koufax.

How many "triple thread", "cut signature", "game used jerseys" can they make? Unlimited.

How many 59 Koufax's are out there? Not many.

hofautos · January 4, 2008 2:03PM

i agree...I like the design, but stickers got to go....still bought this card, but mainly to consign at local card shop.

I like the 2006 ALSO

JeremyDie1 · January 4, 2008 2:19PM

Collect what you like. Vintage,modern,pre war,etc. I enjoy to collect them all. Some people collect certain players or teams. It really doesn't matter. Diversity has always been my preference in anything I collect or invest. It really doesn't make me right or wrong. Thats what is great about the hobby. If everyone liked the same thing, it would be a bore.

hofautos · January 4, 2008 2:23PM

<< Collect what you like. Vintage,modern,pre war,etc. I enjoy to collect them all. Some people collect certain players or teams. It really doesn't matter. Diversity has always been my preference in anything I collect or invest. It really doesn't make me right or wrong. Thats what is great about the hobby. If everyone liked the same thing, it would be a bore. >>

100% agree...
I have vintage, psa/dna, autos, game used, reprints, rookies...i love it all!

baseballfanatic · January 4, 2008 2:51PM

<< How many 59 Koufax's are out there? Not many. >>

I'd be willing to guess about 30-50,000.

Easy.

SidePocket · January 4, 2008 3:14PM

My apologies - 59 Koufax in PSA 7 or better.

baseballfanatic · January 4, 2008 3:16PM

<< My apologies - 59 Koufax in PSA 7 or better. >>

Guru · January 4, 2008 4:00PM

I could only dream of ever having enough money to buy one of those boxes.

Mikefromchester · January 5, 2008 1:37PM

helionaut, thanks, I'll get in touch with Topps and see if they can explain.

SidePocket, Thanks

hofautos, Thanks, Very nice pickup and hope Topps goes back to no stickers for 08 Sterlings.

JeremyDie1, Thanks, I agree.

baseballfanatic, Thanks

Guru, Thanks.

Box 5:
5 Boxes to go
1 box should be a Bonds
at least 4 boxes contains autographs
1 Mystery pack should have a 1/1 letter card

The Yankee's Sterling keeps coming, also found home run king. The Mystery pack has a White Barry Bonds 50/50. The highlighted player of box is Mickey Mantle. The 3 pieces reveals his team and number, NY7. When I checked out the back and saw the triangle sticker I realized it was a 1/1 Sterling Silver Prime Parallel, VERY HAPPY.

Thanks, Mike

storm888 · January 5, 2008 1:45PM

The NY7 1/1 is VERY nice.

Goot · January 5, 2008 1:50PM

That's a money maker box.

JeremyDie1 · January 5, 2008 2:52PM

Finally. I was waiting for you to open the Mantle box. Nice Mantle box and not a bad top pack with the 50/50 Bonds white suede.

Mikefromchester · January 6, 2008 12:52PM

storm888, Thanks

Goot, Thanks

JeremyDie1, Thanks

Box 6:
4 Boxes to go
1 box should be a Bonds
at least 3 boxes should contains autographs
1 Mystery pack should have a 1/1 letter card

The Yankee Red Sox's connection Sterling case continues. Very happy to find a current Yankee(at least was in 07) but is pitchered when he was with the Red Sox's. Also found a Twinkie Auto. The Mystery pack has a White Roger Clemens 41/50. The highlighted player of the box is the 2006 American League Most Valuable Player. Justin Morneau, the Minnesota Twins talented first baseman. The 3 pieces are in the shape of 2 home plates which are jerseys and the M for Minnesota is a bat piece, card is 07/10

Thanks, Mike

envoy98 · January 6, 2008 1:04PM

I'd love to get the Mantles and Morneaus if they're available.

Mikefromchester · January 7, 2008 11:38AM

envoy98, Thanks right now most of these Sterling will be put in my Personal Collection.

Box 7:
3 Boxes to go
1 box should be a Bonds
at least 2 boxes should contains autographs
1 Mystery pack should have a 1/1 letter card

The Red Sox's keeps coming. The Mystery pack has a BEAUTIFUL Burgundy Tom Seaver in the Reds uniform 13/14, who won his last five games with Boston. The highlighted player of box is Manny Ramirez who plays for Boston now, but depicted when he was an Indian. What a card not only does it contain Manny's Autographs it has eight pieces embedded in the spectacular folding card.It's like getting an extra card.
Thanks, Mike

Mikefromchester · January 8, 2008 11:55AM

Box 8:
2 Boxes to go
both should contains autographs
1 of the Mystery pack should have a 1/1 letter card

The Yankee connection Sterling case continues. Very happy to find a current Yankee. Also found the Home run King. The Mystery pack has a BEAUTIFUL Gold Alex Rodriguez 7/9 as a Mariner. The highlighted player of box is Home Run King Barry Bonds. The 3 pieces are different colors and numbered 08/10.

Thanks, Mike

TNTonPMS · January 8, 2008 11:55PM

I love the Sterlings , thanks for sharing the pictures .

As far as resale value is concerned, That part of the hobby does not mean much to me but it is obvious it means almost everything to many and if I were doing it for monetary value , I would be pissed if I got hosed , naturally it is awesome to get that really great pull as for me ,
I really can't say I have pulled anything all that great , But you have to be in it to win it and I would feel like I was missing something if I didn't buy , I have to have at least a little bit of everything and If I am looking for specific monster cards , everyone want's a million bucks for them , so I would rather have the excitement of trying to pull it myself , that is where the fun lies for me

As far as the UD Masterpiece , I really like those too, I pretty much like all of the painted cards that are out there .

It just seems like they went through a lot more time and trouble to put out a better looking cards and that is what I am after as they all hang on my walls , what is going to stink is taking them all down when I have to paint next month . . . Hopefully .

Mikefromchester · January 9, 2008 12:33PM

TNTonPMS, thanks, good points. I'll have to check out some of the UD Masterpiece. Good luck with your painting.

Box 9:
1 Box to go which should be an autograph

I did not know Topps put Singers in the letter Lineup!!!
The Yankee connection Sterling case continues. Very happy to find the Letter card who played 2 years with the Yankee. Also found this HOF'er, one of the best hitters of all time. The Mystery pack we found our 1/1 Letter card which every 10 box case will produce. 210 Game Winner Kenny Rodgers who won 18 games with the Yanks, the letter E came from his 2004 AL All-Star jersey as stated on back.
The highlighted player of box is Tony Gwynn. The 4 pieces reveals 220H the numbers of hits he had in 1997. 04/10 serial numbered.

Thanks, Mike

Mikefromchester · January 10, 2008 11:54AM

Box 10:
Thanks all for checking out the Sterling break case, it sure has been fun.
Another sweet Yankee auto. The Mystery pack we found another white bordered Bonds numbered the guy he beat Aaron 44/50 .
The highlighted player of box is Yogi Berra . The cardnmbered 01/10 contain 3 different jersey colors.

The best card from the case, same as last year the Mantle, easy choice. I cannot figure out the worst, I'll let you all decide it.
Overall great effort out of the Topps camp. Second time around usually have a hard time living up to the first. Sterling second year is just as special as the first and I can't wait to see what Topps comes up for us in Sterling 2008 edition.

Thanks, Mike

Jmnesq · January 10, 2008 12:37PM

Glad you're happy with it.

Goodsport40 · January 10, 2008 3:52PM

Those are really attractive cards. Good luck with the rest!

Robert

storm888 · January 10, 2008 3:59PM

If I had bought and busted that case for resale, about what
kind of $ return would I get for the single cards on EBAY?

joestalin · January 10, 2008 5:08PM

What do you want to bet the Wang pulls in more than the Mantle? His stuff gets sick amounts...but what is up with that sticker
auto..cut off...that shouldn't be in a high end product. You have to be majorly dissapointed in the case hit...Kenny Rodgers
letterman..OUCH

Topps once again stayed true to its form and put out NO patch material. I would bet anything that they sell their patch material to UD
or DLP. Can you even get 10 bucks for a triple Clemens jersey now a days?

Best Hit....TIE Mantle 1/1 Wang 1/10 Jersey auto
Worst Hit....Seaver Triple Jersey
Could Surprise......Man Ram Auto 8 piece

For me, there just isn't enough bang for the buck with this stuff. Even autos of Yogi and Gwynn are average at best. There should of been
more cuts, move vintage pieces and more ink and of course ON CARD INK!!!!!

Thanks for sharing.

Kevin

zep33 · January 10, 2008 7:52PM

<< I love the Sterlings , thanks for sharing the pictures .

As far as resale value is concerned, That part of the hobby does not mean much to me but it is obvious it means almost everything to many and if I were doing it for monetary value , I would be pissed if I got hosed , naturally it is awesome to get that really great pull as for me ,
I really can't say I have pulled anything all that great , But you have to be in it to win it and I would feel like I was missing something if I didn't buy , I have to have at least a little bit of everything and If I am looking for specific monster cards , everyone want's a million bucks for them , so I would rather have the excitement of trying to pull it myself , that is where the fun lies for me

As far as the UD Masterpiece , I really like those too, I pretty much like all of the painted cards that are out there .

It just seems like they went through a lot more time and trouble to put out a better looking cards and that is what I am after as they all hang on my walls , what is going to stink is taking them all down when I have to paint next month . . . Hopefully . >>

Good post

I feel exactly the same way. I only sell a little on ebay to offset some of the cost. And only sell the cards that don't fit my wants. I sold my letter patch from the 1 box I bought which made my Bob Gibson cost about 160. Usually end up just spending what I do make from selling on more cards anyway. I love the thrill of taking the chance at a great pull and last year I got quite a few of those. Before getting back into cards I spent a ton of money on lottery scratch tickets. Won a lot and lost a lot but had nothing to show at all when I didn't win. Although in 2005 I did hit a 10 grand winner

Much more exciting for me to pull a great card than just buy it outright.

Nascar360 · January 11, 2008 1:23AM

Thanks for letting us share in the experenice.

2007 Topps Sterling Case Break, What do you think of this product?

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