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SleepyWill · 04-06-2021, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BosPats1980

Still looking for the Juan Soto Superfractor if anyone has it

Arch was able to locate the Mookie for me, I'm sure his connections could find it for you as well

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Side note, it bothers me that the individual who pulled it did economy grading. . . Likely won't see it until 2022 at this point.

Archangel1775 · 04-06-2021, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BosPats1980

Still looking for the Juan Soto Superfractor if anyone has it

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Originally Posted by SleepyWill

Arch was able to locate the Mookie for me, I'm sure his connections could find it for you as well

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Side note, it bothers me that the individual who pulled it did economy grading. . . Likely won't see it until 2022 at this point.

They were both located

Similar to the Yordan pulled by Houdini, I don't think we will be seeing any of those for awhile.

Archangel1775 · 04-06-2021, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by athletics07

Two more boxes today.

Refractor: Dwight Smith, Willi Castro
Gold: Adam Haseley, Lorenzo Cain
Black: Colin Moran

Yuck.

Ouch, that's a rough bunch. The Willi could be a sleeper though. I swear Dwight Smith took the place of Robles and is double printed on the refractor sheet. I just see him, Means and some other player more consistently than anyone else.

badlarrys · 04-06-2021, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by athletics07

Two more boxes today.

Refractor: Dwight Smith, Willi Castro
Gold: Adam Haseley, Lorenzo Cain
Black: Colin Moran

Yuck.

If you happen to want to move that Willi at a decent price I'm interested!

Archangel1775 · 04-08-2021, 08:32 PM

Well, I just got my order from COMC that I bought off eBay. I purchased three flashbacks refractors and each of them had an issue. I expect a few things wrong including minor refractor lines but when they go thru the players face, I cant deal with that. Another had what looked like a finger nail mark along the edge. Sucks.

Archangel1775 · 04-10-2021, 08:30 PM

A few big cards listed in the last few days. All listed with High BIN's so we shall see if anyone takes a plunge.

A big Juan Soto lot with a red PSA 10.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2020-Topps-...wAAOSwlwlgcadO

An Air Yordan Gold REF PSA 10
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-TOPPS-...AAAOSwXXJgcfl2

LouBob Silver REF PSA 10
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2020-Topps-...wAAOSwNdpgbk8m

Mookie Silver PSA 10
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2020-FINEST...oAAOSwJKpgbgYZ

NextRightCard · 04-10-2021, 11:56 PM

About 4 months ago, I posted about pulling and grading (oops) a damaged Trout silver refractor, and you all suggested sending it back to Topps, so I did...

Just received a replacement! It's the same, but... a little different, and I'm not sure what to make of it. All of the other all stars--refractors or not--that I have pulled have had some surface texture, in the form of dimpling, horizontal lines, and what looks like a raised line traced around the player's silhouette. The dimpling may be a printing artifact, but I thought the other lines were a purposeful part of the design. The replacement I received has none of that; it's completely smooth. Below, a BGS 9.5 that just sold with the texture highlighted as best I could, then my card. Is there something wonky with my replacement, or nothing to worry about?

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bloodwings19 · 04-11-2021, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Archangel1775

Well, I just got my order from COMC that I bought off eBay. I purchased three flashbacks refractors and each of them had an issue. I expect a few things wrong including minor refractor lines but when they go thru the players face, I cant deal with that. Another had what looked like a finger nail mark along the edge. Sucks.

Imo, do not buy from COMC, I never received any mint cards from there. Those cards are likely sellers non-graded piles.

Trueblue · 04-11-2021, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NextRightCard

About 4 months ago, I posted about pulling and grading (oops) a damaged Trout silver refractor, and you all suggested sending it back to Topps, so I did...

Just received a replacement! It's the same, but... a little different, and I'm not sure what to make of it. All of the other all stars--refractors or not--that I have pulled have had some surface texture, in the form of dimpling, horizontal lines, and what looks like a raised line traced around the player's silhouette. The dimpling may be a printing artifact, but I thought the other lines were a purposeful part of the design. The replacement I received has none of that; it's completely smooth. Below, a BGS 9.5 that just sold with the texture highlighted as best I could, then my card. Is there something wonky with my replacement, or nothing to worry about?

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Card was clearly made for replacements after the fact on a different printer. I'd get that thing slabbed asap before time goes by and Topps can't confirm authenticity.

NextRightCard · 04-11-2021, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Card was clearly made for replacements after the fact on a different printer. I'd get that thing slabbed asap before time goes by and Topps can't confirm authenticity.

Ahh--got it. I will once again take your advice! Thanks!

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yea yea · 04-11-2021, 07:39 AM

Looking for a Meadows Red. Saw a post a few pages back one was pulled, attempt to contact poster has been unsuccessful.

If anyone can help, lmk. Thanks.

acoluccio1214 · 04-12-2021, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NextRightCard

About 4 months ago, I posted about pulling and grading (oops) a damaged Trout silver refractor, and you all suggested sending it back to Topps, so I did...

Just received a replacement! It's the same, but... a little different, and I'm not sure what to make of it. All of the other all stars--refractors or not--that I have pulled have had some surface texture, in the form of dimpling, horizontal lines, and what looks like a raised line traced around the player's silhouette. The dimpling may be a printing artifact, but I thought the other lines were a purposeful part of the design. The replacement I received has none of that; it's completely smooth. Below, a BGS 9.5 that just sold with the texture highlighted as best I could, then my card. Is there something wonky with my replacement, or nothing to worry about?

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I noticed a dimple in lower right hand corner of the Gold Robert I pulled a month or so ago, and confirmed with via the photo I took that it was like this when I pulled out of the box. Would that be something to inquire with Topps about or is it just the way it is?

Wil · 04-13-2021, 01:19 PM

What's the latest on box prices? Are they consistently at $750 yet?

clocsta2323 · 04-13-2021, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bloodwings19

Imo, do not buy from COMC, I never received any mint cards from there. Those cards are likely sellers non-graded piles.

I am not advocating buying or not from COMC but I have gemmed and made thousands from raw COMC cards. Maybe the higher value cards are rejects but the <$25 cards I don't think many people scrutinize before sending off.

NextRightCard · 04-13-2021, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by acoluccio1214

I noticed a dimple in lower right hand corner of the Gold Robert I pulled a month or so ago, and confirmed with via the photo I took that it was like this when I pulled out of the box. Would that be something to inquire with Topps about or is it just the way it is?

I think it's a normal part of the printing process. The above BGS 9.5 has tons of dimples, which did not appear to affect its surface grade, so I think you are probably sitting pretty with your current LouBob :-)

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Archangel1775 · 04-13-2021, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Card was clearly made for replacements after the fact on a different printer. I'd get that thing slabbed asap before time goes by and Topps can't confirm authenticity.

Yeah, those angled lines are supposed to be there as part of the design. The recessed dots are as well when lines meet the border. The extra ones on those angled lines dont seem to effect anything. Maybe it's a proof or made after the original run? I know they ran out of certain players and sent crap in return. This is different though.

Wolf359 · 04-25-2021, 06:53 PM

Thought I would share here since I’ve been waiting since September to get these back. If anyone ever pulls the Super please help a friend out!!

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slogue2 · 04-25-2021, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf359

Thought I would share here since I’ve been waiting since September to get these back. If anyone ever pulls the Super please help a friend out!!

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Daaang! Those are nice. Is it a coincidence that Trevor regained that power mojo in the last few days right when you got those back..?! Congrats!

Archangel1775 · 05-02-2021, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf359

Thought I would share here since I’ve been waiting since September to get these back. If anyone ever pulls the Super please help a friend out!!

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Nice, the pop reports of refractors are pretty bare, not many people sending any of them in. I figure when I see a new player populate, it's someone here. Nice almost rainbow.

Archangel1775 · 05-02-2021, 09:35 AM

Well, I've had a few successful transactions the last couple months but recently had a couple people cancel or clearly shill bid auctions. I won a few big ones at about half of what my highest bid was and the seller immediately cancelled. Not cool. 4 figure feedback and no negatives, that's about to change,hopefully.

I had another guy post the same refractor 3 times and I was the underbidder on each. Someone posted a competing auction so I just went with that one. Sure enough, I won it and the shill bidding seller's auction finished at $5. Haha

jduds · 05-02-2021, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by clocsta2323

I am not advocating buying or not from COMC but I have gemmed and made thousands from raw COMC cards. Maybe the higher value cards are rejects but the <$25 cards I don't think many people scrutinize before sending off.

This has been my experience as well. As long as it is not a key card of a big name rookie, COMC stuff seems to be stuff dealers don't want to bother grading or listing themselves due to time/cost constraints rather than poor condition. Most everything I've gotten has been in appropriate condition for the price with a lot being in readily gradable shape.

Seitas · 05-02-2021, 12:50 PM

When are we thinking we will get info on the 2021 release?

Archangel1775 · 05-04-2021, 03:16 AM

Curse of 2020 Finest Flashbacks...these are the top rookies in the set by price/hype:

Luis Robert- Torn hip flexor (Likely out 2021)
Kyle Lewis- Started season in IL
Yordan Alvarez- Off and on IL (Mainly Covid related)
Bo Bichette
Gavin Lux- Was on IL
Trent Grisham - Started season on IL
Nico Hoerner - Literally just collided with Ian Happ hours ago and undergoing tests
Dustin May- Tommy John Surgery (Out 2021,early 2022)
Jesus Luzardo- Broken Pinky/throwing hand (Idiot)
AJ Puk - On IL (Thinks the IL is where he's supposed to be)

Gamecock · 05-04-2021, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Archangel1775

Curse of 2020 Finest Flashbacks...these are the top rookies in the set by price/hype:

Luis Robert- Torn hip flexor (Likely out 2021)
Kyle Lewis- Started season in IL
Yordan Alvarez- Off and on IL (Mainly Covid related)
Bo Bichette
Gavin Lux- Was on IL
Trent Grisham - Started season on IL
Nico Hoerner - Literally just collided with Ian Happ hours ago and undergoing tests
Dustin May- Tommy John Surgery (Out 2021,early 2022)
Jesus Luzardo- Broken Pinky/throwing hand (Idiot)
AJ Puk - On IL (Thinks the IL is where he's supposed to be)

Wow. Thats nuts.

notoriousrmb · 05-04-2021, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Seitas

When are we thinking we will get info on the 2021 release?

Why would we think there would be a 2021 release?

Could this have not just been a one time thing?

04-08-2021, 08:32 PM	#7105
Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 21,851	Well, I just got my order from COMC that I bought off eBay. I purchased three flashbacks refractors and each of them had an issue. I expect a few things wrong including minor refractor lines but when they go thru the players face, I cant deal with that. Another had what looked like a finger nail mark along the edge. Sucks. __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.*

04-10-2021, 08:30 PM	#7106
Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 21,851	A few big cards listed in the last few days. All listed with High BIN's so we shall see if anyone takes a plunge. A big Juan Soto lot with a red PSA 10. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2020-Topps-...wAAOSwlwlgcadO An Air Yordan Gold REF PSA 10 https://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-TOPPS-...AAAOSwXXJgcfl2 LouBob Silver REF PSA 10 https://www.ebay.com/itm/2020-Topps-...wAAOSwNdpgbk8m Mookie Silver PSA 10 https://www.ebay.com/itm/2020-FINEST...oAAOSwJKpgbgYZ __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.*

04-13-2021, 01:19 PM	#7113
Wil Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 510	What's the latest on box prices? Are they consistently at $750 yet? __________________ Always looking for Tony Gwynn, Fernando Tatis Jr., MacKenzie Gore, and Wally Joyner. PM me anytime

05-02-2021, 09:35 AM	#7120
Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 21,851	Well, I've had a few successful transactions the last couple months but recently had a couple people cancel or clearly shill bid auctions. I won a few big ones at about half of what my highest bid was and the seller immediately cancelled. Not cool. 4 figure feedback and no negatives, that's about to change,hopefully. I had another guy post the same refractor 3 times and I was the underbidder on each. Someone posted a competing auction so I just went with that one. Sure enough, I won it and the shill bidding seller's auction finished at $5. Haha __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.*

05-04-2021, 03:16 AM	#7123
Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 21,851	Curse of 2020 Finest Flashbacks...these are the top rookies in the set by price/hype: Luis Robert- Torn hip flexor (Likely out 2021) Kyle Lewis- Started season in IL Yordan Alvarez- Off and on IL (Mainly Covid related) Bo Bichette Gavin Lux- Was on IL Trent Grisham - Started season on IL Nico Hoerner - Literally just collided with Ian Happ hours ago and undergoing tests Dustin May- Tommy John Surgery (Out 2021,early 2022) Jesus Luzardo- Broken Pinky/throwing hand (Idiot) AJ Puk - On IL (Thinks the IL is where he's supposed to be) __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.* Last edited by Archangel1775; 05-04-2021 at 03:20 AM.

04-10-2021, 11:56 PM	#7107
NextRightCard Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 13	About 4 months ago, I posted about pulling and grading (oops) a damaged Trout silver refractor, and you all suggested sending it back to Topps, so I did... Just received a replacement! It's the same, but... a little different, and I'm not sure what to make of it. All of the other all stars--refractors or not--that I have pulled have had some surface texture, in the form of dimpling, horizontal lines, and what looks like a raised line traced around the player's silhouette. The dimpling may be a printing artifact, but I thought the other lines were a purposeful part of the design. The replacement I received has none of that; it's completely smooth. Below, a BGS 9.5 that just sold with the texture highlighted as best I could, then my card. Is there something wonky with my replacement, or nothing to worry about? Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

04-11-2021, 07:39 AM	#7111
yea yea Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 185	Looking for a Meadows Red. Saw a post a few pages back one was pulled, attempt to contact poster has been unsuccessful. If anyone can help, lmk. Thanks.

04-25-2021, 06:53 PM	#7117
Wolf359 Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 69	Thought I would share here since I’ve been waiting since September to get these back. If anyone ever pulls the Super please help a friend out!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-02-2021, 12:50 PM	#7122
Seitas Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 740	When are we thinking we will get info on the 2021 release?