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fulltritty · 01-13-2017, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mlbexpert

I don't like the Cubs Convention exclusive. I feel like Topps Now is an online program and all cards should be available online. They can also do something at an event, like they did at the All Star game, but the Now brand doesn't seem right for something that's never available online. Just my 2 (jealous) cents.

I'm sure a bunch of them will be online soon; on E-bay.

okumeister · 01-13-2017, 08:41 PM

They are alive and not streaky.
But what I hate about Topps is that they always tweet the hot Topps Now cards like they were available for so cheap or something.

Ferg1945 · 01-13-2017, 08:56 PM

Enlarged pic.... these look really nice. Excited to see Bryzzo!!

mlbexpert · 01-13-2017, 09:35 PM

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Enlarged pic.... these look really nice. Excited to see Bryzzo!!

Is that a bad top edge on the purple? Or just glare?

wilsonj12 · 01-13-2017, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fulltritty

I'm sure a bunch of them will be online soon; on E-bay.

Not sure if I jumped on them too soon, but just got a pair for $39.99 on eBay. I'm a Cubs fan building a PC though, so not looking to flip. Seemed reasonable enough price for what's an unknown print run.

rutgersjpm · 01-13-2017, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mlbexpert

I don't like the Cubs Convention exclusive. I feel like Topps Now is an online program and all cards should be available online. They can also do something at an event, like they did at the All Star game, but the Now brand doesn't seem right for something that's never available online. Just my 2 (jealous) cents.

Keep in mind that Topps announced new cards for next week. Maybe we will see these available to the public.

wilsonj12 · 01-13-2017, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rutgersjpm

Keep in mind that Topps announced new cards for next week. Maybe we will see these available to the public.

They say Cubs Convention Exclusive, so I doubt that will be the case. I am hoping for a cool White House visit card though!

mlbexpert · 01-13-2017, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonj12

They say Cubs Convention Exclusive, so I doubt that will be the case. I am hoping for a cool White House visit card though!

I bought a pair as well. Figured better to get them now. Even if I overpaid it's worth knowing they are coming my way.

wilsonj12 · 01-14-2017, 12:01 AM

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I bought a pair as well. Figured better to get them now. Even if I overpaid it's worth knowing they are coming my way.

The eBay listing I purchased from suggests they were provided exclusively to season ticket holders at the Cubs Convention. I'm skeptical on that, but would be cool if true.

glassnickels · 01-14-2017, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonj12

The eBay listing I purchased from suggests they were provided exclusively to season ticket holders at the Cubs Convention. I'm skeptical on that, but would be cool if true.

It seems like that's true. When I walked past the regular check in lines, I didn't see any of the boxes of cards. There were two boxes at the STH check in and they gave us one of each card when we checked in.

wilsonj12 · 01-14-2017, 12:31 AM

Another set up now ...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/222377449563

glassnickels · 01-14-2017, 12:33 AM

I'd trade a set of two for Cubs autos or relics i don't have. Who knows where they will settle but for right now...

mlbexpert · 01-14-2017, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonj12

Another set up now ...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/222377449563

I think this is just hype. There are way more STH's attending than we think. PR will be high. Prices will go down to normal, non-SP levels. I could be wrong, -!: I hope I am, since I already bought a set off eBay, but this seems crazy. Supply and demand will balance out.

mlbexpert · 01-14-2017, 04:21 PM

More and more convention sets popping up online, as expected.

Ferg1945 · 01-14-2017, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mlbexpert

More and more convention sets popping up online, as expected.

But how many people who don't collect cards will even know they could sell these? They may think they are just business cards and toss them in a purse... back pocket and never to be seen on eBay. Also... how many will be sold by people who have no clue on how to ship a sports card. PWE... damaged edges/corners. Might be a few lucky sellers who find them just laying around... so 1 seller might sell 20 sets over the weekend. I bought 2 Kris Bryants cuz that's the only card I wanted... I'm sure I overpaid... but didn't wanna risk losing out.

mlbexpert · 01-14-2017, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

But how many people who don't collect cards will even know they could sell these? They may think they are just business cards and toss them in a purse... back pocket and never to be seen on eBay. Also... how many will be sold by people who have no clue on how to ship a sports card. PWE... damaged edges/corners. Might be a few lucky sellers who find them just laying around... so 1 seller might sell 20 sets over the weekend. I bought 2 Kris Bryants cuz that's the only card I wanted... I'm sure I overpaid... but didn't wanna risk losing out.

Very good points. I'm sure high grades will be low POP

glassnickels · 01-14-2017, 05:41 PM

Was just talking to a bunch of people in the STH lounge. Not everyone got them even as STH. They ran out at some point so there might be fewer than we think. Glad I got here early yesterday.

kpete42 · 01-14-2017, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mlbexpert

I don't like the Cubs Convention exclusive. I feel like Topps Now is an online program and all cards should be available online. They can also do something at an event, like they did at the All Star game, but the Now brand doesn't seem right for something that's never available online. Just my 2 (jealous) cents.

Completely agree. I don't like this at all and find it highly annoying. If Topps wants to give some cards out for free at events, that's great, but don't give out "Now" cards at exclusive events where the whole concept is having a 24 hour window of availability. I have a complete Cubs set so I felt compelled to buy these two to maintain my complete set. Ended up getting the pair for $50 (after having best offers of $70 and $80 declined by sellers...haha) but I was disappointed for not having 24 hours to buy a non auto, non relic directly from Topps as the program is intended for.

joejoemay · 01-15-2017, 03:08 PM

Guy up now didn't take $40 and wants $120. I'll pass. They are advertising anyway so I'm not really needing them in my set. They did the same at COMICON with the Preacher cards...I was a little miffed by it but after a month or so you could get them cheap. I'll add them if the price comes down....though I'm not certain it will. Most fans will keep them...think the #57, these cards will hold their value, most likely.

joejoemay · 01-15-2017, 03:09 PM

FYI the John Harrison error at auction is not doing to bad for a card no one wants

IowaCubs1 · 01-15-2017, 03:49 PM

Man wish the Brussell was ready.

Ferg1945 · 01-15-2017, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by joejoemay

FYI the John Harrison error at auction is not doing to bad for a card no one wants

Take away your bids ($6000 BIN) and the other guys bids ($10000 BIN/BO) and where would the card be?

Ferg1945 · 01-15-2017, 04:31 PM

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Very good points. I'm sure high grades will be low POP

From what I can see... this seller hasn't sold a sports card... how will they ship? PWE? Will they know to put the card in a penny sleeve... put that in a toploader... secure it in a team bag and ship in a bubble mailer?

2017 Kris Bryant Topps Now Cubs Convention Limited Edition World Series Champion | eBay

And this seller hasn't sold a card from what I can see.

Kris Bryant & Ben Zobrist Topps Now Cubs Convention Limited Edition | eBay

Maybe they have and the cards will arrive in great condition. It is risky.

glassnickels · 01-15-2017, 04:40 PM

Sold one set at the Convention. No one else I asked about them had any idea what I was talking about. So either they got them and just thought they were coupons and threw them in their bags with every other coupon we got, or they didn't get them. I had penny sleeves with me (because I always do, it's a sickness) so I'm thankful for that. Keeping one and will eventually sell or trade the other. Not in any rush and interested to see where they settle. I didn't know about the Comicon cards at all so that was interesting - thanks for sharing it!

armstrong · 01-15-2017, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

From what I can see... this seller hasn't sold a sports card... how will they ship? PWE? Will they know to put the card in a penny sleeve... put that in a toploader... secure it in a team bag and ship in a bubble mailer?

2017 Kris Bryant Topps Now Cubs Convention Limited Edition World Series Champion | eBay

And this seller hasn't sold a card from what I can see.

Kris Bryant & Ben Zobrist Topps Now Cubs Convention Limited Edition | eBay

Maybe they have and the cards will arrive in great condition. It is risky.

You can already see one of the cards posted on ebay is damaged. I don't think the seller is aware. But that already looks like a "return to seller" to whoever buys it.

01-15-2017, 03:08 PM	#10744
joejoemay Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Braunfels Texas Posts: 9,898 toppsnowtoday joejoemay	Guy up now didn't take $40 and wants $120. I'll pass. They are advertising anyway so I'm not really needing them in my set. They did the same at COMICON with the Preacher cards...I was a little miffed by it but after a month or so you could get them cheap. I'll add them if the price comes down....though I'm not certain it will. Most fans will keep them...think the #57, these cards will hold their value, most likely. __________________ Chief Joe May Topps Now Today on Facebook Topps Now Master Set Collector https://www.facebook.com/groups/ToppsNow

01-15-2017, 03:09 PM	#10745
joejoemay Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Braunfels Texas Posts: 9,898 toppsnowtoday joejoemay	FYI the John Harrison error at auction is not doing to bad for a card no one wants __________________ Chief Joe May Topps Now Today on Facebook Topps Now Master Set Collector https://www.facebook.com/groups/ToppsNow

01-15-2017, 03:49 PM	#10746
IowaCubs1 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 12,625	Man wish the Brussell was ready. __________________ COLLECTING: IOWA HAWKEYES, KC CHIEFS https://www.flickr.com/photos/156628859@N08/albums/with/72157686059706286

01-13-2017, 08:41 PM	#10727
okumeister Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,440	They are alive and not streaky. But what I hate about Topps is that they always tweet the hot Topps Now cards like they were available for so cheap or something.

01-13-2017, 08:56 PM	#10728
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	Enlarged pic.... these look really nice. Excited to see Bryzzo!!

01-14-2017, 12:31 AM	#10736
wilsonj12 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 544	Another set up now ... https://www.ebay.com/itm/222377449563

01-14-2017, 12:33 AM	#10737
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	I'd trade a set of two for Cubs autos or relics i don't have. Who knows where they will settle but for right now...

01-14-2017, 04:21 PM	#10739
mlbexpert Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 2,245	More and more convention sets popping up online, as expected.

01-14-2017, 05:41 PM	#10742
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	Was just talking to a bunch of people in the STH lounge. Not everyone got them even as STH. They ran out at some point so there might be fewer than we think. Glad I got here early yesterday.

01-15-2017, 04:40 PM	#10749
glassnickels Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,087	Sold one set at the Convention. No one else I asked about them had any idea what I was talking about. So either they got them and just thought they were coupons and threw them in their bags with every other coupon we got, or they didn't get them. I had penny sleeves with me (because I always do, it's a sickness) so I'm thankful for that. Keeping one and will eventually sell or trade the other. Not in any rush and interested to see where they settle. I didn't know about the Comicon cards at all so that was interesting - thanks for sharing it!