Topps T206 is back?

[cj828282]

Originally Posted by BayAreaChris

Since this is essentially print to order with no stated odds, will they share after the clock ends how many packs were bought like the print to order singles?

Topps does that for similar offerings like Topps Total so the print run should be known a day or so after the clock expires.

[Trizzy]

Originally Posted by BayAreaChris

Since this is essentially print to order with no stated odds, will they share after the clock ends how many packs were bought like the print to order singles?

Is print to order confirmed? The listing on Topps.com says "while supplies last"

[Boredlawyer]

I bet licensing issues interfere, but I would love to see some sort of "Southern Leaguer" homage to the original T206.

For those not aware, the Southern league subset in the initial T206 run was minor leaguers produced at a substantially lower print run. Most of the guys made little to no impact in the major leagues, but hold a significant premium (Southern Leaguers outsell the low tier Hall of Famers).

Would be fun to see a complete set requiring a Southern League equivalent, with heavily shortprinted but obscure players.

[gamboooler]

Originally Posted by Trizzy

Is print to order confirmed? The listing on Topps.com says "while supplies last"

Supplies have lasted for 3 weeks. No odds on rare parallels. Seems safe to assume.

[lzylghtn]

anyone else think that with all the 'project 2020' buzz/hoopla that this will fall through the cracks (so to speak) and have a relatively low print run??

[BonVoyage]

Originally Posted by lzylghtn

anyone else think that with all the 'project 2020' buzz/hoopla that this will fall through the cracks (so to speak) and have a relatively low print run??

Nope. I think all the project 2020 hype has probably made people buy a ton of this hoping to see similar gains as the early p2020 stuff.


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[lzylghtn]

Originally Posted by BonVoyage

Nope. I think all the project 2020 hype has probably made people buy a ton of this hoping to see similar gains as the early p2020 stuff.


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I could see that but kinda apples & oranges really.
also, only around 540 packs sold/announced on this thread.
obviously, I know that is faaarrr from everyone but, it doesn't look to be causing much excitement other than from a handful...

I am stoked for it and intend to collect.

Just curious what everyone thought. appreciate your input!!!

[redsoxking94]

Originally Posted by lzylghtn

I could see that but kinda apples & oranges really.
also, only around 540 packs sold/announced on this thread.
obviously, I know that is faaarrr from everyone but, it doesn't look to be causing much excitement other than from a handful...

I am stoked for it and intend to collect.

Just curious what everyone thought. appreciate your input!!!

I personally purchased 3 packs so make it 543

[lzylghtn]

Originally Posted by redsoxking94

I personally purchased 3 packs so make it 543

noted!!

[bryanscs]

I purchased 40 packs.

[lzylghtn]

Originally Posted by bryanscs

I purchased 40 packs.

right on

[ClevelandIC]

Originally Posted by BonVoyage

Nope. I think all the project 2020 hype has probably made people buy a ton of this hoping to see similar gains as the early p2020 stuff.


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I am more inclined to think this way also, probably a lot of people who finally had the chance to buy something from Topps without the site crashing and did.

And to the 543 number, there are A LOT of people that don't speak up about what/how much they bought for things like this. They want to play it close to the vest just in case these are short printed.

[psochaps]

Originally Posted by bryanscs

I purchased 40 packs.

Also in for 40.

[lzylghtn]

Originally Posted by psochaps

Also in for 40.

623!!

[gamboooler]

This was on the heels of people nearly doubling their money (for a while) on Bowman First Edition. There was lots of interest when it was posted, and you can see people early on thinking there was absolutely no downside to ordering. I think 50k packs is likely.

[Ajax1723]

I am in for 40 packs as well.

[smapdi]

Reasons for lack of excitement about this:
1) 10 cards for $15+tax
2) No indication of odds on "hits"
2a) Odds on stuff like the rarest parallels and auto will surely be long and get longer the more that get sold
3) Long lead time
4) Distractions by P2020, Bowman, and things that are actually on the market
5) Direct sales pack-based products have always been met with bland responses until the cards actually come out, then people go crazy for them
6) Wide sales window gives people no impetus to buy until the very end
6a) If they suddenly went off sale, or supplies don't last, people would freak out and presale prices will spike as people chase what they say they planned to buy on the last day
7) Topps 206 was great in 2002, but the 2010 version was a big meh, and it appears to still be meh
8) Last but definitely not least, minis are not everyone's cup of tea

All that said, I think this could be a big sleeper. I've always wondered what it was like collecting Topps through 1973 when sets came in 3-6 series. It seems like it would have been exciting, though obviously the 2020 card market is a completely different universe from 1952-1973. Once the first series sales close, and especially if they announce a print run, the ROMO will hit hard.

There are questions that can only be answered over time. I'd be curious if whatever excitement of wave 1 creates carries through to the end. Will each series sell more than the previous one? Will there be a tailing off if people don't perceive value or the hits are really tough to come by? Is there going to be someone included on the checklist that has no other cards? Will there be any of Topps' unannounced value-adds like additional rare parallels or special inclusions (coupon for a free P2020 or Living Set or something)?

[PumpnDumpling]

Ordered 20 Packs on the first day of sales, storing/sorting mini's is a pita but it looks nice so i figured i'd dip my toes in

[ethanwa]

I ordered 160 packs on Day 1.

[Archimedes]

What's the best way to store minis?

[jayjones82]

I ordered 40

[mjohnatgt]

They make binder pages for them.

[lzylghtn]

883

[Boa]

Originally Posted by lzylghtn

883

I’m in for 60. Can’t wait

[Zeldafanatic15]

Originally Posted by mjohnatgt

They make binder pages for them.

Yep, came across an A&G binder I had picked up for cheap from BO years ago which has a ton of tobacco card pages. Looking forward to putting a set together.

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