The OFFICIAL 2009 Topps Heritage Thread

zep33 · February 21, 2009 3:35AM

I want some

parker95 · February 21, 2009 3:57AM

They had the jumbo packs in the 2008 High Numbers at retail stores and unless you wanted base cards, then these were not worth getting as the odds were much tougher than hobby packs. The only way to tell if retail is going to be a better buy than hobby is to find out what the odds are per hobby packs versus retail packs versus retail jumbo packs. Normally when a product is scheduled to be in hobby stores on an upcoming Wednesday we usually see a few cards listed on EBay on the prior weekend. As of right now, I have yet to see any but I would really like for anyone that sees Heritage, to shoot a scan here of the wrapper!

Thanks!

www.mytoppscards.com

Craig in Texas

ArchStanton · February 21, 2009 4:21AM

Let's see. There are three different retail versions as well as hobby boxes. I really doubt there is ANY cut in production.

The dealer I spoke with heard that Topps is only filling initial orders for most products, and that it all they are making. He said he doesn't believe a word of it.

joestalin · February 21, 2009 4:33AM

Great info guys. This could be very good and we could see another 08 update style pack for 2009...what do I mean by that?

*Less overall product (there was a TON of 2008 heritage, and boxes and boxes of retail)
*Better pull odds. If it is like 2008 Update I will be very happy. Cases should contain 3-4 autos not 1-2

If I remember right, and someone might be able to help me with this, the jumbo packs had odds close to, or actually better than hobby. The downside is that you
are spending 5 bucks and getting at the most one SP. I think retail might be the way to go this year.

I am planning an intoduction to collecting topps heritage on my blog page. I know it will be below many people here, but it will hopefully be a great resource
for those looking to get their feet wet.

T minus 6 days now!

Kevin

ArchStanton · February 21, 2009 4:55AM

My life has been in a bit of a flux for about a year now. My plan for Heritage last year was to pick up what I could where I could. That is exactly what I did, and I had a blast collecting it. I was able to put my master set in a binder, just like all of my older Heritage sets. This picture is how last year wrapped up.

My plan is similar this year, just a bit more aggressive. I wonder where 2009 will leave me.

The SPs are in a different 2-piece box beside my desk.

bjbrall4 · February 21, 2009 6:21AM

Jim (parkerj) is correct about the new type of retail packs this year, and I have ordered 1 hanger case and 1 blaster case from my retail source. I was also told by that retail seller that the 2009 heritage production was cut by 40% this year, but I don't know if I believe that......yet.

The hobby shop owner in my area said he was told by his Topps' representative that cards had only been produced to meet orders submitted and that production was down "significantly" this year. Unfortunately, the rep did not define "significantly."

parker95 · February 21, 2009 7:00AM

<< The Topps website no longer shows a release date for 2009 Heritage. I hope this is just typical Topps, not a bad sign of a delay. Does anyone know if any distributors have received their cases, which should have been shipped February 16? >>

Why would they take Heritage off their web site? This has me concerned....

Craig in Texas

BunchOBull · February 21, 2009 7:04AM

The production on base Topps appears to have been cut significantly this year, sold out 2 months before release I understand, so I wouldn't be surprised if Heritage and A&G are likewise cut down.

joestalin · February 21, 2009 7:40AM

wow Jim, looks like mine!

parkerj · February 21, 2009 7:51AM

Kevin, not sure on your math.....Jumbo = 120 packs in a case ~$340/case = ~2.80 for a 14 card pack...not $5.

joestalin · February 21, 2009 8:06AM

Are we talking about the hanging double packs? These have always been 4.99 at my store...cheaper is good.

Kevin

parkerj · February 21, 2009 8:39AM

oh, got it....my price was calc'd based on nick's 340/case for them.

goose3 · February 22, 2009 11:16AM

when do you guys get them?

If anyone wants to sell my boy and I something, we'd be interested in 4 team sets of the Indians including their new additions such as Kerry Wood, and any Indians SP's.

I'll post a WTB ad when they are out!

ArchStanton · February 22, 2009 11:27AM

Where are you guys getting your retail cases? Are they Walmart, Target or Generic retail? They are all diferent.

joestalin · February 22, 2009 12:16PM

Speaing of retail, I wonder if there will be retail only inserts, I made a KILLING on those walmart inserts early on.

Kevin

parker95 · February 23, 2009 4:47AM

Still no sign of Heritage. I'm beginning to believe it is going to be delayed and not available this week. Anyone else have any ideas?

Craig in Texas

justmichael · February 23, 2009 4:50AM

It is not coming out until the end of the month.Probrobly Friday or so.
Mike

zep33 · February 23, 2009 4:59AM

was told today that one of my cases should ship on wednesday or thursday

local shop told me Sunday he got an email from his dist. saying it was delayed 2 days

no other updates

joestalin · February 23, 2009 5:01AM

My local dealer told me thursday, I bet Korea will have it tonight!

Kevin

footlong · February 23, 2009 6:10AM

any idea where to get retail at the local wholesale price? sam's, costco,etc. thanks,foot.

NewHeritageCollector · February 23, 2009 6:47AM

<< any idea where to get retail at the local wholesale price? sam's, costco,etc. thanks,foot. >>

I have never seen it at a local costco. Not sure about Sam's

Tim

joestalin · February 23, 2009 6:50AM

Keep in mind that retail blasters have a free pack in them, so cost is under 72 per box. You will have to check on line sites for retail cases, these aren't available
all over the place. Good Luck finding one, if you do let us know!

KEvin

jimrad · February 23, 2009 12:36PM

because I am excited for the cards to show up and this thread will catch fire........

parker95 · February 23, 2009 12:41PM

Yes, I am waiting for the fire to start. I am ready to start some major ripping!!!! Where is the Heritage? BRING ME HERITAGE!!!!

Craig in Texas

bman90278 · February 23, 2009 12:45PM

I saw on Topps website they are sending the first boxes to Zep's house to make sure he gets choice inkage.

brian

HeritageAddict · February 23, 2009 12:54PM

Maybe Topps decided to put some good autos in the product and that is causing the delay.

matthewbschultz83 · February 23, 2009 12:59PM

...or they couldn't get the guys to sign, like 08 Topps Mayo....

I hope its the former, not the latter.

BunchOBull · February 23, 2009 1:06PM

I'm not ripping, but I can't wait to see some scans. My local guy said his card was charged almost 2 weeks ago now and that he expects his product no later than the 1st...whatever that means.

joestalin · February 23, 2009 1:10PM

Oh man, I am ready also. Im planning to have pulled the Ryan Howard autograph by my Birthday this Saturday. Every year I tell myself...I will be happy if I pull
that one card. Some years I do and some years someone here trades me for it. This is the best place to be this time of year, everyone has their niches...chrome
sets, refractor sets, a mix of sets, Indians for their kids, Braves, Cards, GU sets. I also hate to look at book values or ebay values, I just like to trade...whatever
you need goes in the box, why would I want a card sitting in my box at home if you needed it? I like to trade when both sides are happy. I need this card, what
will it take to make you happy with this trade?

Besides Ryan and John Basilone, the whole gang is here. I was hoping my old friend Craig would be by too, but times change, I'm still hoping he stops by
and maybe we can make another trade, he is afterall my longest going trade buddy..9 years!

I think tomorrow I'm going to dust off the binders and take a stroll down memory lane. Maybe notice something I have never noticed before, maybe remember
that last card I needed one year and finding it in the mailbox a few days later sent by a board member for free. Maybe Ill recall the long time traders and their
kids and sending them a little something extra for the collection.

Is this about ripping the wax, the smell of gum, the thrill of the retail hunt? Maybe, maybe not, more for me, the memories..new ones AND old!

Are you all ready to chew A LOT of gum??

I am

Kevin
(addict since 2001)

matthewbschultz83 · February 23, 2009 1:15PM

<< Is this about ripping the wax, the smell of gum, the thrill of the retail hunt? Maybe, maybe not, more for me, the memories..new ones AND old! >>

Big freaking ditto man!!! My first pack was 1989. This brings backs the memories. Can't imagine what you old timers actually feel if you collected these original Topps sets.....

Hope it hits soon. Can't wait to the Rangers in the set. Love me some Hamilton!

Knopfler · February 23, 2009 1:38PM

<< Oh man, I am ready also. Im planning to have pulled the Ryan Howard autograph by my Birthday this Saturday. Every year I tell myself...I will be happy if I pull
that one card. Some years I do and some years someone here trades me for it. >>

Ha, I think I traded you an '07 Howard auto!

ArchStanton · February 23, 2009 2:01PM

My jaw is already starting to hurt from the gum.

joestalin · February 23, 2009 2:03PM

yes you did, it is one of my best cards, you also traded me a Don Zimmer which is also a favorite card of mine. Im looking forward to more trades!

Kevin

rube26105 · February 23, 2009 6:59PM

don zimmers wife signed a card for me, i told her all about it to, ruining my card, dum bytch

parkerj · February 24, 2009 12:05AM

Geez, Kevin, is it getting dusty in here?

bjbrall4 · February 24, 2009 12:51AM

Just talked to my local shop owner, who said he was told by his Topps' rep that the shipping date was now Friday, the 27th. He expects to receive his order late Friday or early Saturday. I hope my two case supplier gets his at the same time.

NewHeritageCollector · February 24, 2009 2:04AM

I would love to get the Ryan/Anderson dual.

I believe Sparky Anderson has his own auto this year. That would be cool to have too.

Would be better if it was him in a Tigers uniform.

HeritageAddict · February 24, 2009 7:20AM

Why can't they ever release it early, always just delays....I'm already so anxious that I'm like a little kid trying to go to sleep on Christmas Eve.

parker95 · February 24, 2009 7:35AM

That's why your name is HeritageAddict!

Craig in Texas

beef316 · February 24, 2009 10:36AM

my local shop says it will be on store tomorrow!

parker95 · February 24, 2009 11:12AM

I have one shop saying it has been delayed and it will be in his store Friday and another one stating that he will have it tomorrow.

Craig in Texas

HeritageAddict · February 24, 2009 11:21AM

The guy I'm getting my case from said that his distributor told him it is now the 27th.

zep33 · February 24, 2009 11:23AM

I want my Maypo!!!

ArchStanton · February 24, 2009 1:36PM

I'll see if my case is in tomorrow. If it isn't, then I am tough out of luck until Monday. If that is the situation, I will be working and/or drunk all weekend.

I can't take the wait. I want my Heritage!

edit***There is nothing live on ebay yet. This is not a good sign.

jimrad · February 24, 2009 2:00PM

i want i need i gotta have

matthewbschultz83 · February 24, 2009 2:46PM

Is it just me or is anyone else tired of wading through all the 09 American Heritage to see if anything has popped up on Ebay yet.....

In a related note, is it just me or is anyone else tired of waiting for this set to come out!!!!

joestalin · February 24, 2009 2:49PM

<< i want i need i gotta have

>>

whoa, what is that?

Kevin

TNP777 · February 24, 2009 3:22PM

<< i want i need i gotta have

>>

I'm a little disappointed to see a real player's picture on the hobby box. Does anyone have a real 1960 box? Was it the same?

Oh, and where the heck did the box pic come from?

DavidPuddy · February 24, 2009 10:06PM

<< Oh, and where the heck did the box pic come from? >>

Japan.

psu92 · February 24, 2009 10:24PM

The pic from the auction on Ebay is from Illinois. So maybe the release date is today????

<< 

<< i want i need i gotta have

>>

I'm a little disappointed to see a real player's picture on the hobby box. Does anyone have a real 1960 box? Was it the same?

Oh, and where the heck did the box pic come from? >>

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