Ronald Acuña - Page 426

dream34 · 05-15-2019, 07:08 PM

Interesting right?

So there's a realistic chance that the Sparkle Foil will/should be worth more than a Black Update /67 I'm assuming because of the significance of the "698" on the back. When this does happen where does that leave the only Chrome and only Parallel of his first Topps (the Bat Down SP) "698"?

This was the last piece of the puzzle to the Sapphire for me. I think the Parallel to the 1st Flagship (698 Bat Down) will eventually trump the parallel to his 2nd Flagship (698 Bat Up). Was hoping to pick up a few of the Sparkles too but looks like the cat is out of the bag on them.

It'll be interesting how things play out but I have always had the Sapphire & Sparkle /190 as my top 2 Acuna 2018 RCs (SP/10 or less excluded)

JrFinest · 05-15-2019, 07:10 PM

Loud single and steal

JrFinest · 05-15-2019, 07:22 PM

2nd stolen base and caused an error.

Looks like he is using the wheels again.

boston12 · 05-15-2019, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by imbluestreak23

This board makes me lol, lol.

Factory sets have been sitting on shelves for months, but yesterday we all found out what has been known for months, that a potential rare parallel resides in these sets. Buyers group is slow to process things

It is quite funny. However speaking for myself I have never even looked at a factory set. I honestly thought grandparents were the only ones to buy these for their grandkids. Somehow this parallel flew under the radar for nearly 10 months.

Rabs · 05-15-2019, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JrFinest

2nd stolen base and caused an error.

Looks like he is using the wheels again.

Making stuff happen. Love it.

blackbears86 · 05-15-2019, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by imbluestreak23

This board makes me lol, lol.

Factory sets have been sitting on shelves for months, but yesterday we all found out what has been known for months, that a potential rare parallel resides in these sets. Buyers group is slow to process things

The funny thing is this factory set seems relatively easy to get (or was easy to get until now)

The toughie is the all star set. It has completely dried up. I know it's been talked about a few pages back, but it's basically non existent now. People are saying print runs were anywhere from 5,000 or more sets, but I just don't see it based on graded numbers.

anyone have thoughts on this?

palmetto7 · 05-15-2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by griffan15

I found 3 sets for $40 yesterday. Opened all in the shop.

1 of the Acunas was PSA worthy, other 2 had corner issues. Got nada in the foilboard packs. Best was Max Scherzer.

Lol....have you seen what's going on? PSA worthy????????? Cmon now......its mint at least

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ThoseBackPages · 05-15-2019, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

The funny thing is this factory set seems relatively easy to get (or was easy to get until now)

The toughie is the all star set. It has completely dried up. I know it's been talked about a few pages back, but it's basically non existent now. People are saying print runs were anywhere from 5,000 or more sets, but I just don't see it based on graded numbers.

anyone have thoughts on this?

i think 10K is a safe guestimate. Remember, these WERE in Target last summer (albeit briefly), and i cant see Topps going through the cost of making new packaging unless they amp'd it up some

dream34 · 05-15-2019, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i think 10K is a safe guestimate. Remember, these WERE in Target last summer (albeit briefly), and i cant see Topps going through the cost of making new packaging unless they amp'd it up some

Agree with this. They were also available on Topps' website for a while. Still don't seem to be too many available for sale so maybe the number is a bit lower

jjeanius · 05-15-2019, 08:03 PM

All I know is I have never owned so many factory sets in my life. Good thing I have some storage space. LOL

ThoseBackPages · 05-15-2019, 08:04 PM

ThoseBackPages · 05-15-2019, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jjeanius

All I know is I have never owned so many factory sets in my life. Good thing I have some storage space. LOL

blackbears86 · 05-15-2019, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i think 10K is a safe guestimate. Remember, these WERE in Target last summer (albeit briefly), and i cant see Topps going through the cost of making new packaging unless they amp'd it up some

But why such low numbers on the PSA report? Are people just sitting on unopened all star sets? You would think at current Acuna prices, people would be busting these open and grading them in droves.

ThoseBackPages · 05-15-2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

But why such low numbers on the PSA report? Are people just sitting on unopened all star sets? You would think at current Acuna prices, people would be busting these open and grading them in droves.

i think FS698 is a "new" phenomenon, and we'll see more going forward (if they are "slab worthy" out of the sets that is)

dream34 · 05-15-2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

But why such low numbers on the PSA report? Are people just sitting on unopened all star sets? You would think at current Acuna prices, people would be busting these open and grading them in droves.

Small time sample. Probably need to give this a lot more time. Maybe give it a full year from now and you'll get a better picture. Lots of cards stuck at PSA right now.

anusinha · 05-15-2019, 08:18 PM

Heh, half the print run of acuna is at PSA right now

oddstuff · 05-15-2019, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i think 10K is a safe guestimate. Remember, these WERE in Target last summer (albeit briefly), and i cant see Topps going through the cost of making new packaging unless they amp'd it up some

Both Target and Topps online sold out last December. If there are 10k, or even 5k, where are the sets? Why aren't the big wholesalers selling them? Who's sitting on them?

ThoseBackPages · 05-15-2019, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oddstuff

Both Target and Topps online sold out last December. If there are 10k, or even 5k, where are the sets? Why aren't the big wholesalers selling them? Who's sitting on them?

they are out there ... somewhere. if i had to guess, id guess 7K

like i mentioned, why bother to change up the packaging if youre not going to print "enough"

not that one Target matters, but mine had at least half a dozen at the time

blackbears86 · 05-15-2019, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dream34

Small time sample. Probably need to give this a lot more time. Maybe give it a full year from now and you'll get a better picture. Lots of cards stuck at PSA right now.

could be true

I just checked ebay: only 2 all star sets have sold since the beginning of the year. (one in feb and one last week)

With the popularity of not only Acuna, but the others in the 2018 class, you would think a significantly higher amount would have sold in that time, especially if there is 5,000 ++ sets as people are estimating.

Just saying: I think it's more rare than people think.

ThoseBackPages · 05-15-2019, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

could be true

I just checked ebay: only 2 all star sets have sold since the beginning of the year. (one in feb and one last week)

With the popularity of not only Acuna, but the others in the 2018 class, you would think a significantly higher amount would have sold in that time, especially if there is 5,000 ++ sets as people are estimating.

Just saying: I think it's more rare than people think.

something must be off with eBay then. i bought one last month for $55 from WOWZER

blackbears86 · 05-15-2019, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

something must be off with eBay then. i bought one last month for $55 from WOWZER

I do remember that as I looked at that listing too, but it's not on there.

oddstuff · 05-15-2019, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dream34

Small time sample. Probably need to give this a lot more time. Maybe give it a full year from now and you'll get a better picture. Lots of cards stuck at PSA right now.

in two months time, it would be a year since the release of the set...should be enough time for any backlog at PSA if this card is there sitting waiting for grading? would not make sense for people to be sitting on this set and not grading the card or you think they would actually sit on the set unopened when the 698 Acuna has seemingly become his go to non-auto card? or did a ton of grandpas and grandmas accidentally bought the ASG version and they are all sitting in closets across America lol?

notfast · 05-15-2019, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

could be true

I just checked ebay: only 2 all star sets have sold since the beginning of the year. (one in feb and one last week)

With the popularity of not only Acuna, but the others in the 2018 class, you would think a significantly higher amount would have sold in that time, especially if there is 5,000 ++ sets as people are estimating.

Just saying: I think it's more rare than people think.

I bought two a month ago so you're search #'s aren't correct...

blackbears86 · 05-15-2019, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by oddstuff

in two months time, it would be a year since the release of the set...should be enough time for any backlog at PSA if this card is there sitting waiting for grading? would not make sense for people to be sitting on this set and not grading the card or you think they would actually sit on the set unopened when the 698 Acuna has seemingly become his go to non-auto card? or did a ton of grandpas and grandmas accidentally bought the ASG version and they are all sitting in closets across America lol?

I don't know what to think. To me, it seems the set is truly rare. There are absolutely NONE for sale on ebay right now. If they made 5 to 7 thousand sets, you would think at least 2-3 sets would be for sale. (even at inflated prices)

Or is everyone hoarding?

blackbears86 · 05-15-2019, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by notfast

I bought two a month ago so you're search #'s aren't correct...

thanks. I put in "topps 2018 complete set all star edition" probably entered the wrong phrase.

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dream34 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,983	Interesting right? So there's a realistic chance that the Sparkle Foil will/should be worth more than a Black Update /67 I'm assuming because of the significance of the "698" on the back. When this does happen where does that leave the only Chrome and only Parallel of his first Topps (the Bat Down SP) "698"? This was the last piece of the puzzle to the Sapphire for me. I think the Parallel to the 1st Flagship (698 Bat Down) will eventually trump the parallel to his 2nd Flagship (698 Bat Up). Was hoping to pick up a few of the Sparkles too but looks like the cat is out of the bag on them. It'll be interesting how things play out but I have always had the Sapphire & Sparkle /190 as my top 2 Acuna 2018 RCs (SP/10 or less excluded)

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JrFinest Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,117 jrfinest_cards	2nd stolen base and caused an error. Looks like he is using the wheels again.

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