Official 2011 Topps Diamond Giveaway Thread - site is live

zep33 · February 14, 2011 7:47PM

Guess it went live sometime over night - Topps Diamond Giveaway Site

entered 30 codes so far.

Highlights:

1958 Hal Griggs
1961 Danny Kravitz
1963 Jimmy Piersall

4 1974s
2 1975s

With each code you enter you get a chance to dig up instant prizes. Most are rings but on my 14th dig, I won a 60th Anniversary Commerative Set

After 5 digs you get a free code, after 10 you get a $10 e-gift card for toppsshop.com and after 15 I got some cell phone skin thing

Looks pretty cool so far - same trading like last year. Not sure what we're supposed to do with all these virtual rings yet. Some are team rings, others are player rings (retired) Got Aaron, Koufax, Ruth, Campanella, Musial, etc...

Good luck, Have fun and post your wins

zep33 · February 14, 2011 8:53PM

Unlocked the rest of my 82 codes

1954 Granny Hamner
1961 Ray Semproch
1961 Walt Moryn
1965 Duke Carmel
1965 Bill Rigney
1967 Tom Haller
1967 John O'Donaghue
1969 Jim Weaver

a few more 73-75 and a bunch of 80s and 90 junk

According to the chart, it looks like you get a complete anniversary set when you have 45 unique rings (I'm around 40) and trading isn't up yet.

I'm sure it's all random but my instant win set came from digging on the first base block in case anyone wants to try the same spot.

JohnnyD · February 14, 2011 10:12PM

I just redeemed my first code (a 1988 common) and then went to the field to dig. I dug a hole but nothing happened after that. It did not tell me I won something, it did not tell me I lost....it kind of froze up on me. Is this a glitch or am I doing something wrong?

JohnnyD · February 14, 2011 10:14PM

Disregard....I tried it again and this time I receivd my prize...a virtual diamond ring of the Mets.

zep33 · February 14, 2011 10:14PM

I had a few that took a while to dig. Gave up, logged back in and tried again.
It should still say you have 1 dig until you actually get something.

xbaggypants · February 15, 2011 1:20AM

I have about 20 codes on the way, let's make some trades!

Bigjohn69 · February 15, 2011 2:43AM

took two hours but i got all the digging in i had, only 22 rings

i put 5 pages up and kept going down one after another each time i refreshed the screen and dug then moved to next screen did the same, refresh ect, finally started to catch the rings,,j

Sean1125 · February 15, 2011 2:53AM

What do codes run?

EAsports · February 15, 2011 4:01AM

Please try to limit trade offers for these beauties to pre-1955 Topps.

Thanks in advance.

zep33 · February 15, 2011 7:41AM

Looks like they don't enable any trading until April 1st - that sux. Last year it was immediate.

Didn't really have any problems digging all 82 of my holes. Only when I had about 10-15 left were there delays. Maybe the site was overloaded with everyone waking up and trying to enter codes and dig at the same time.
I was doing it a 5:30 in the morning.

nendee · February 15, 2011 11:46AM

Yeah, the site is awfully slow. Every page is painful to load

matthewbschultz83 · February 15, 2011 12:01PM

<< Yeah, the site is awfully slow. Every page is painful to load >>

So not much has changed from last year....

jlzinck · February 15, 2011 10:47PM

<< Most are rings but on my 14th dig, I won a 60th Anniversary Commerative Set
>>

Of course you did.

I had 3 codes

1st dig got me a vintage pack, from the 70's or 80's

I'm expecting a minty fresh 1988 pack when they ship.

GooshA · February 16, 2011 3:39AM

All I get is a hole in the ground. Feel like Charlie brown. I dig, I let it sit, it does not do anything else. Slow is slow, but I don't think this is working.

jamesryanbell · February 16, 2011 6:04AM

So they're giving away bad conditioned commons again. Cool.

nendee · February 16, 2011 11:06AM

I now get this error:

Timeout expired. The timeout period elapsed prior to completion of the operation or the server is not responding.
Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.

Exception Details: System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException: Timeout expired. The timeout period elapsed prior to completion of the operation or the server is not responding.

Thanks Topps!

therebelas · February 16, 2011 9:39PM

Equal opportunity commons: 1973, 1987, 2006

Got rings for the Reds, Phillies, and White Sox

Goodsport40 · February 17, 2011 1:19AM

My "highlights":

1973 Paul Cassanova
1974 Pat Dobson
1992 Eddie Taubensee

Twins, St. Louis Browns and KC Athletics rings.

Robert

zep33 · February 23, 2011 10:18AM

bought 2 jumbo packs today (nothing good) but with the 2 codes I got my 45th unique ring and unlocked another 60th anniversary commemorative factory set.

no big deal but pretty cool to be getting 2 free factory sets later in the year

Sabrgeek · February 23, 2011 9:28PM

And from what I hear; no trading until 4/1.

matthewbschultz83 · February 24, 2011 3:33AM

Mike are you sure those are factory sets? And not some other special 60th Anniversary set? It would seem that 60 codes wouldn't be hard to obtain to reach that goal.

zep33 · February 24, 2011 3:35AM

The picture looks like a factory set

TOPPS 60TH ANNIVERSARY
COMMEMORATIVE SET
AN EXCLUSIVE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION COMPLETE SET

BPorter26 · February 24, 2011 3:43AM

I had one code and hit it big

Don Carrithers 1977

YEA BABY!!

matthewbschultz83 · February 24, 2011 3:43AM

Holy crap.

That seems insanely easy to reach to me. If I could trade "rings" I'd be over 45 easy. And with 15 or so left I'd purchase a small lot on Ebay to get me there. Thanks for the pic.

zep33 · February 24, 2011 3:54AM

wondering now if it's a mini set or something like they had in 91 which would be fine with me anyway.

It does say exclusive but it does seem like more than a 50 card set or something like that

fur72 · February 27, 2011 2:10AM

Wonder if the set is all diamond varations? I have around 25 to enter in yet, was going to sell them but I think I would enjoy unlocking the set better.

fur72 · February 27, 2011 1:07PM

Well against my better Judgement I unlocked the codes and got about the same as Zep as far as the e-certificate and phone skin. My wins are below, not bad over all, alot of modren junk. I like the 56 though!

Paul Minner / Pitcher / Chicago Cubs 1956
Ken McMUllen / Third Base / Washington Senators 1967
Ken McMullen 1968Ken McMUllen / Third Base / Washington Senators 1968
Darrell Brandon / Pitcher / Boston Red Sox 1968
Ken Berry 1973Ken Berry / Outfield / California Angels 1973
Norm Miller 1974Norm Miller / Outfield / Atlanta Braves 1974
Bob Apodaca 1975Bob Apodaca / Pitcher / New York Mets 1975
Mike Wallace 1977Mike Wallace / Pitcher / Texas Rangers 1977
Mike Garman 1978Mike Garman / Pitcher / Los Angeles Dodgers 1978
Jesse Jefferson / Pitcher / Toronto Blue Jays 1978
Hosken Powell / Outfield / Minnesota Twins 1979
Gary Carter / Catcher / Montreal Expos 1979
Doug Rau 1979Doug Rau / Pitcher / Los Angeles Dodgers 1979
Julio Gonzalez / Second Base / Houston Astros 1979
Tommy John 1980Tommy John / Pitcher / New York Yankees 1980
Checklist Card 1980Checklist Card / Checklist / Topps 1980
Len Matuszek / First Base / Los Angeles Dodgers 1988
Bush / Designated Hitter / Minnesota Twins 1988
Storm Davis / Pitcher / Oakland Athletics 1990
Greg Hibbard / Pitcher / Chicago White Sox 1991
Kenny Rogers / Pitcher / Texas Rangers 1996
Rick Reed / Pitcher / New York Mets
Johnny Damon / Outfield / New York Yankees

xbaggypants · March 1, 2011 1:32AM

Here is what I unlocked

2011 Michael Young
Michael Young / Third Base / Texas Rangers
Card Number: DDC-123
Qty:1

Terry Lee 1992
Terry Lee / First Base / Cincinnati Reds
Card Number: 262
Qty:1

Harry Chappas 1980
Harry Chappas / Shortstop / Chicago White Sox
Card Number: 347
Qty:1

Terry Whitfield 1980
Terry Whitfield / Outfield / San Francisco Giants
Card Number: 713
Qty:1

Dick Drago 1977
Dick Drago / Pitcher / California Angels
Card Number: 426
Qty:1

Dave Heaverlo 1976
Dave Heaverlo / Pitcher / San Francisco Giants
Card Number: 213
Qty:1

Fred Green 1961
Fred Green / Pitcher / Pittsburgh Pirates
Card Number: 181
Qty:1

matthewbschultz83 · March 1, 2011 1:45AM

<< Here is what I unlocked

2011 Michael Young
Michael Young / Third Base / Texas Rangers
Card Number: DDC-123
Qty:1
>>

Is that Michael Young a Diamond Card? I would love to try and trade for that, either on the site or once you've taken delivery. Do you have a picture?

xbaggypants · March 1, 2011 1:58AM

zep33 · March 1, 2011 2:18AM

nice!!

xbaggypants · March 1, 2011 2:19AM

Are those hard to come by?

matthewbschultz83 · March 1, 2011 2:23AM

<< Are those hard to come by? >>

I think they are numbered to 60.

zep33 · March 1, 2011 2:28AM

The Black Diamond ones are # to 60. The regular ones aren't

Still pretty rare pull since as of now, the only way to get them is to unlock them I believe

Morgoth · March 1, 2011 2:41AM

On my 8th try I hit a complete 60th Anniversary set as well.

I would love to hit some of the die cut or diamond cards but it seems those are going to be pretty tough hits.

RipublicaninMass · March 1, 2011 3:16AM

47 codes entered, no 50's cards, a couple 60's cards and one "normal" diamond Tommy Hanson. Nothing but rings on digs

Morgoth · March 1, 2011 3:18AM

Is the Hanson a Die Cut? Because those are already bringing some bucks on ebay.

zep33 · March 1, 2011 8:36AM

Just entered 6 codes and got these with the 1st 3 in order:

then I got 76, 77 and 2001

got 4 codes left and figured I ought to wait a while now

zep33 · March 1, 2011 8:46AM

LOL Couldn't wait any longer so I entered another code

zep33 · March 1, 2011 8:55AM

on a run - waited a few more minutes and entered another code:

matthewbschultz83 · March 1, 2011 9:03AM

<< on a run - waited a few more minutes and entered another code:

>>

That's a pretty card of "Boomstick." Would look better in a Ranger fan's hands. If I do say so myself....Zep hold onto it. I have 3 cases of Heritage comin'!

zep33 · March 1, 2011 9:06AM

will do

Nothing with my last 2 codes. If I had hit another die cut, I'd be on the road right now to find some more cards LOL

Now I can just sit on my lazy ass for the rest of the evening

Uphill · March 1, 2011 9:07AM

Embedded diamonds on ebay.

Can't wait to see what these go for after they are "in hand".

RipublicaninMass · March 1, 2011 9:08AM

yes my Hanson is the diamond cut

Musky1011 · March 2, 2011 8:49AM

entered code

1968 Don Pavletich
1976 Dick Pole
1989 Julio Franco
1978 Bob Owchinko
1976 Dick Bosman
2001 Manny Ramirez

miconelegacy · March 5, 2011 1:02PM

I opened a case of 2011 Topps and bought a few lots on Ebay of the diamond cards. I did this last year with the million and redeemed all my star cards and anything from 1980 and before. A lot of them where in rough shape.

Hope this year they turn out better. I just wanted to share my results so far. I have redeemed 147 Cards and I have 149 rings(many doubles and triples, and I won a couple digs) and have 54 different rings. I know the hardest one to get will be the Mantle.

Those Die Cuts are bringing some good money, I might as well redeem them and get em up on the Bay.

Good Luck to all of you!!! I just bought another 50 of them. Addicting, but fun. Out of the 147 cards redeemed the highlights are:

8 Die Cut cards(Anderson, Longoria, Desmond, Howard, Teixeira, Morneau, Yaz, and MANTLE!!
1 1958 Card(Carlton Willey)
2 1960
3 1961
1 1963
1 1964
1 1966
1 1967
1 1968
1 1969
17 1973
12 1974
7 1975
4 1976
2 1977
4 1978
4 1979 That I think equals 70 of the 147 cards. There are only a couple of minor stars out of all them. The good part is almost half are 1980 or before, the bad part is no Star Power!! Hope the next 50 bring some more diamond cards and gets me closer to the 60 rings.

Those Die Cuts are bringing some good money, I might as well redeem them and get em up on the Bay.

Showing 1 - 12 of 147 2011 Brett AndersonBrett Anderson / Pitcher / Oakland Athletics

Card Number: DDC-29

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2011 Evan LongoriaEvan Longoria / Third Base / Tampa Bay Rays

Card Number: DDC-30

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2011 Ian DesmondIan Desmond / Shortstop / Washington Nationals

Card Number: DDC-47

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2011 Ryan HowardRyan Howard / First Base / Philadelphia Phillies

Card Number: DDC-50

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2011 Mark TeixeiraMark Teixeira / First Base / New York Yankees

Card Number: DDC-140

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2011 Justin MorneauJustin Morneau / First Base / Minnesota Twins

Card Number: DDC-145

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2011 Mickey MantleMickey Mantle / Outfield / New York Yankees

Card Number: DDC-2

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2011 Carl YastrzemskiCarl Yastrzemski / Outfield / Boston Red Sox

Card Number: DDC-66

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Thanks for looking,

zep33 · March 6, 2011 9:06AM

nice job on the die cuts. Haven't unlocked any since the quick 3 the other day

did bust a box today and got my first sparkle variation though

RipublicaninMass · March 6, 2011 9:17AM

handful of 59's have popped today

tried 4 more

2 78's
1 77
1 65

NOTHING 50's yet for me

miconelegacy · March 7, 2011 12:11AM

That's a sweet pull. I have seen what you have been pulling in 2011, and I must say please let us borrow the horseshoe! LOL. Great job on the Jeter!

I wonder what the Mantle die cut will bring if I put it up. My guess would be $115-$150. I haven't seen one listed on the Bay yet.

zep33 · March 7, 2011 1:02AM

Thanks - but unfortunately, all those good pulls have been Yankees

I did hit a Varitek printing plate out of that same box as the Jeter though

BTW, if anyone wants that Jeter sparkle card - $50 DLVD just drop me a PM

Goodsport40 · March 7, 2011 1:39AM

Opened a single jumbo and got this:

Nothing great on my latest code.

Love the die cuts, guys. Good luck to everyone.

Robert

Official 2011 Topps Diamond Giveaway Thread - site is live

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