Where did it mention it being a 24-hour window? Did everyone just assume based on past releases?

[QUOTE=studleyman;16168477]Where did it mention it being a 24-hour window? Did everyone just assume based on past releases?[/QUOTE]

I remember seeing something about 24 hour when I entered yesterday.

Maybe the email to register for the raffle will go out today at noon and then 24 hours from that time. We just were able to see the link early.

[QUOTE=swerve;16168509]I remember seeing something about 24 hour when I entered yesterday.[/QUOTE]

Same here.......

[QUOTE=swerve;16168509]I remember seeing something about 24 hour when I entered yesterday.[/QUOTE]

Ah okay, gotcha

[QUOTE=studleyman;16168477]Where did it mention it being a 24-hour window? Did everyone just assume based on past releases?[/QUOTE]

It is in the screenshot posted in post 347 as well as on this screen grab from Cardboardconnection.
[url]https://www.cardboardconnection.com/2020-topps-finest-flashbacks-baseball-cards[/url]

[QUOTE=cj828282;16168516]Maybe the email to register for the raffle will go out today at noon and then 24 hours from that time. We just were able to see the link early.[/QUOTE]

I believe this may be it. We never were told to go sign in for this raffle. It was just discovered.

It could also be that the purchase window will be 24hours only. It isn't very clear.

[QUOTE=bn2cardz;16168541]
It could also be that the purchase window will be 24hours only. It isn't very clear.[/QUOTE]

All for that if it makes it easier for us to get these over bots. :)

[QUOTE=avicke;16168574]All for that if it makes it easier for us to get these over bots. :)[/QUOTE]

As many issues I have had with Topps, I am very glad to see they are coming up with methods of halting the bots.

The MC was a good start, but this raffle method works for the majority of us. There are still issue with this method, but I am just glad to see they are trying.

I’m just curious, what does a MC membership cost?

I went back and looked at the email they sent yesterday and I am also in Group 1.

I can assure you that has nothing to do with how much you purchase directly from Topps, because all I've purchased from them are about 8 to 10 orders of p2020 cards. That certainly can't make me some sort of elite purchaser.

I’m still mad i couldn’t get two apagare boxes hopefully this raffle thing works

[QUOTE=bn2cardz;16168541]It is in the screenshot posted in post 347 as well as on this screen grab from Cardboardconnection.
[url]https://www.cardboardconnection.com/2020-topps-finest-flashbacks-baseball-cards[/url]
[/QUOTE]

I do remember seeing that now. But my mind read it as 1 entry per 24 hours, since they put the wording right next to each other :doh: lol

Thanks guys

[QUOTE=Bob Ross;16168431]24 hour raffle with a 48 hour entry window. Great job, Topps. Really solid.[/QUOTE]

It'll be funny if those of us who registered prior to the start of the 24 hours are excluded from participating.

[QUOTE=lauriontj;16168589]I’m just curious, what does a MC membership cost?[/QUOTE]

I believe $200. Next year, its gonna go up by a ton I'm sure

[QUOTE=speedyjg13;16168651]I believe $200. Next year, its gonna go up by a ton I'm sure[/QUOTE]

Last yr was 250 for new members. 200 for renewal

[QUOTE=SaltyCracker;16168676]Last yr was 250 for new members. 200 for renewal[/QUOTE]

So, anyone who had a MC membership this year. Would you say unequivocally that it was worth the $250 price tag, in terms of ROI? And, if it isn't much trouble, explain why it was worth it?

[QUOTE=thenightman;16168694]So, anyone who had a MC membership this year. Would you say unequivocally that it was worth the $250 price tag, in terms of ROI? And, if it isn't much trouble, explain why it was worth it?[/QUOTE]

Absolutely! :)!

[QUOTE=CapeTownCards;16168702]Absolutely! :)![/QUOTE]

Thanks! How was it worth it for you, in terms of ROI?

Early access to the two boxes of Sapphire alone paid for the MC membership and more. Paid $300 and now selling for $800 from BO for two boxes. At least $500 in return over the cost of the membership. And we have not had early access yet to Ginter X, TC Sapphire, Bowman Heritage, and BDS.

[QUOTE=cj828282;16168719]Early access to the two boxes of Sapphire alone paid for the MC membership and more. Paid $300 and now selling for $800 from BO for two boxes. At least $500 in return over the cost of the membership. And we have not had early access yet to Ginter X, TC Sapphire, Bowman Heritage, and BDS.[/QUOTE]

Thanks! That definitely sounds like it was worth it. :)

I'll starting standing in line now for first access, lol.

[QUOTE=cj828282;16168719]Early access to the two boxes of Sapphire alone paid for the MC membership and more. Paid $300 and now selling for $800 from BO for two boxes. At least $500 in return over the cost of the membership. And we have not had early access yet to Ginter X, TC Sapphire, Bowman Heritage, and BDS.[/QUOTE]

Membership also includes 5 sets a few autos and the Complete Factory Set. The Sets and autos will likely get you more then the cost of the membership so it was definitely worth it.

[QUOTE=htn315;16168749]Membership also includes 5 sets a few autos and the Complete Factory Set. The Sets and autos will likely get you more then the cost of the membership so it was definitely worth it.[/QUOTE]

Thank you! Just based on both of your experiences, it def looks like a must buy.

I think we got the draft sapphire on presale as well. $35 per box and they are now selling in excess of $200 each. And the factory sets we got at the end of the first year was also a nice little extra bonus value.

[QUOTE=CapeTownCards;16168786]I think we got the draft sapphire on presale as well. $35 per box and they are now selling in excess of $200 each. And the factory sets we got at the end of the first year was also a nice little extra bonus value.[/QUOTE]

So, the question isn't "Should I get this?", the question is "Why did I wait this long?". :D

[QUOTE=thenightman;16168756]Thank you! Just based on both of your experiences, it def looks like a must buy.[/QUOTE]

I agree, cant wait to hopefully join if the bots dont get em all