Topps Project 2020 is the worst product since 1991 Fleer

[mcwildcats]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Part of me wants to load up on the Vides Ryan as a hedge because his cards seem to not get much love due to the 'draw squiggly lines over the original picture' design. Shore's obviously got more buzz, but this Griffey is going to be printed into oblivion.

Decisions.

Both?

[Middies31985]

Has anyone given thought to what they will spend their profits on within the hobby.

Personally, I F'd up after Lebron left Cleveland. I've said it before, I was 22 and wanted to party and go to music festivals sold all my Lebron Topps Chrome, Star Rookies, Bowman Chromes, etc to fund it... I want to pick up a PSA 10 or BGS 9.5 Topps Chrome and Star Rookie for my PC. This project has given me an opportunity to correct the worst mistake I've made in the hobby.

[SaveMeTheGum]

We have our first 2 PSA graded cards (per the POP)

Ripken Fucci - PSA 8 (ouch)

Ichiro Ermsy - PSA 10 Jackpot!

[ninjacookies]

Originally Posted by mcwildcats

Both?

I'm a 'one roiwoman man,' brah. My fomo compulsions get tunnel vision. But I suppose 50 of each can't hurt, amirite? (still feel the Vides will be the rarer of the two, but will that be enough to negate the popularity?)

[Asian62150]

Originally Posted by JRX

I wonder if Topps will raise their prices, why let it all go to the secondary market.

This would be one of the most foolish things Topps could do right now.

Raising the cost of entry will turn lots of people off, set a bad precedent (when will they raise it again if they do it this time?), and destroy all the positive momentum Topps has created.

They should try to do everything they can to increase the PR (big picture), not get greedy for a few days (short term). Cuz that's how quickly this can all come crashing down if Topps raises prices.

Topps is making plenty of money at $20/pop. Esp. with these 20-30K PRs.

They could average a PR of 250K/week starting this week. You're looking at $4-5M in gross revenue/week.

[justin80]

Originally Posted by doubledribble

Wondering if I should bite the bullet on the Griffey Saladeen.

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Cool card. I like saladeen’s work. When the Griffey came out I was like “I’m not paying $20 for a card.” Passed. Ouch. You won’t see that low of a print run again.

[rcearley]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Part of me wants to load up on the Vides Ryan as a hedge because his cards seem to not get much love due to the 'draw squiggly lines over the original picture' design. Shore's obviously got more buzz, but this Griffey is going to be printed into oblivion.

Decisions.

People said the McGwire by Blake would exceed the Trout Baller and it didn’t even come close. The reality is a majority of people that know about this market don’t have $1500+ a week to buy 10 of each player per day. I would be surprised if the Griffey breaks 25k.

[whoshotjr]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Part of me wants to load up on the Vides Ryan as a hedge because his cards seem to not get much love due to the 'draw squiggly lines over the original picture' design. Shore's obviously got more buzz, but this Griffey is going to be printed into oblivion.



Decisions.

I initially didn't buy Vides Henderson because of this, but then decided to collect all Hendersons and had to pay what I thought was a ridiculous price two weeks ago. Of course that ridiculous price was 1/6th what it is now.

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[Prox3]

Add another one to the list: ckccol_88

Cancelled both of my orders from him for a Thiele Trout and a Baller Trout

[psochaps]

Baller Thomas and Ermsy Gooden getting ready to hit $1000.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

I'm a 'one roiwoman man,' brah. My fomo compulsions get tunnel vision. But I suppose 50 of each can't hurt, amirite? (still feel the Vides will be the rarer of the two, but will that be enough to negate the popularity?)

ehhhhhhh Ryan aint what he used to be

[dizzydolse]

Originally Posted by justin80

Cool card. I like saladeen’s work. When the Griffey came out I was like “I’m not paying $20 for a card.” Passed. Ouch. You won’t see that low of a print run again.

I bought one for $900 last night and went to bed thinking wtf did I just do, lol? Couldn't be happier I did today. Expecting big things from the early Griffey's.

[Middies31985]

Originally Posted by doubledribble

Wondering if I should bite the bullet on the Griffey Saladeen.

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Probably should. If the Shore goes 35K PR + which I think it will, the Saladeen and Beck go to the moon.

[ninjacookies]

Originally Posted by rcearley

People said the McGwire by Blake would exceed the Trout Baller and it didn’t even come close. The reality is a majority of people that know about this market don’t have $1500+ a week to buy 10 of each player per day. I would be surprised if the Griffey breaks 25k.

Very good point about most with a finite supply of funds on a 400 card set. And guess who didn't buy the Blake 'Gwire because of that? (raises hand)

Originally Posted by whoshotjr

I initially didn't buy Vides Henderson because of this, but then decided to collect all Hendersons and had to pay what I thought was a ridiculous price two weeks ago. Of course that ridiculous price is 1/6th what it is now.

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Feel your pain. I usually like to bob while others weave, but right now it seems like bobbing and weaving still lands a win. Crazy.

[thenightman]

Originally Posted by Middies31985

Has anyone given thought to what they will spend their profits on within the hobby.

Personally, I F'd up after Lebron left Cleveland. I've said it before, I was 22 and wanted to party and go to music festivals sold all my Lebron Topps Chrome, Star Rookies, Bowman Chromes, etc to fund it... I want to pick up a PSA 10 or BGS 9.5 Topps Chrome and Star Rookie for my PC. This project has given me an opportunity to correct the worst mistake I've made in the hobby.

Yes, I know exactly what I'm going to do. Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews rookie cards.

[mlc3423]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Part of me wants to load up on the Vides Ryan as a hedge because his cards seem to not get much love due to the 'draw squiggly lines over the original picture' design. Shore's obviously got more buzz, but this Griffey is going to be printed into oblivion.

Decisions.

I'm in the same boat with you...What to do....What to do

[ninjacookies]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

ehhhhhhh Ryan aint what he used to be

Heard he's got potential. Lot of analysts calling him the next Matt Harvey.

[MCyganik]

Originally Posted by dizzydolse

I bought one for $900 last night and went to bed thinking wtf did I just do, lol? Couldn't be happier I did today. Expecting big things from the early Griffey's.

Beck's Griffey is floating just above $500 right now. PR 3.7k is pretty attractive if Shore goes 35k+. The funny thing is the Shores have been popular enough that I wouldn't be surprised if they hit $100 quickly as well.

[Stekers]

is it just me or we havent seen those big jumps today ???

[doubledribble]

Originally Posted by SaveMeTheGum

We have our first 2 PSA graded cards (per the POP)



Ripken Fucci - PSA 8 (ouch)



Ichiro Ermsy - PSA 10 Jackpot!

I feel like grading is completely unnecessary. Wouldn't trust a card that has a broken seal.

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[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by Stekers

is it just me or we havent seen those big jumps today ???

what jumps?

[mcgoo2]

Originally Posted by Middies31985

Has anyone given thought to what they will spend their profits on within the hobby.

Personally, I F'd up after Lebron left Cleveland. I've said it before, I was 22 and wanted to party and go to music festivals sold all my Lebron Topps Chrome, Star Rookies, Bowman Chromes, etc to fund it... I want to pick up a PSA 10 or BGS 9.5 Topps Chrome and Star Rookie for my PC. This project has given me an opportunity to correct the worst mistake I've made in the hobby.

I'm not very deep into Project 2020 but any profit is going straight into putting together the 1952 HOFer set. That's why I decided not to buy the Efdot Mays last week, I figured I was going to buy the real thing instead...Not a wise decision in hindsight but I'm still having a tough time wrapping my head around these prices.

[Asian62150]

Originally Posted by Stekers

is it just me or we havent seen those big jumps today in a span of 2 hours ???

The quiet before the storm. Mon and Tues we get new cards, but no new PR info.

Time to buy/catch up is usually Mon-Wed, in my opinion. The weekend rush has subsided and people are waiting for those Monday card PRs to be released on Wednesday.

[rcearley]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Very good point about most with a finite supply of funds on a 400 card set. And guess who didn't buy the Blake 'Gwire because of that? (raises hand)

Feel your pain. I usually like to bob while others weave, but right now it seems like bobbing and weaving still lands a win. Crazy.

I’ve been buying 5 to get the discount and hold one for my PC, it gets expensive quick and I won’t do pre-sells because I don’t want to deal with the headaches of selling something not in hand.

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by Stekers

is it just me or we havent seen those big jumps today ???

I’m guessing because people are busy with memorial day