2022 Topps Chrome Update Sapphire--This Could Be the Product of the Year? (2022/2023)

[techtre2003]

Originally Posted by caulaflour

Well that's good to know. A lotta folks will be jealous of your break, so it's nice you're pleased with it overall given you'll be able to pick up all singles you need on the secondary market (opening only two boxes wasn't going to get you far in putting the set together anyway).

I'm glad you hit the Pujols...I was hoping for one of them myself but I have no claim to St. Louis fandom (I think the card gods knew).

Thanks man, I was definitely fist pumping with the Pujols color pull
You're right, the 2 boxes didn't get me that far into a complete set and at least I got one of the Julios knocked out.

[Seatown206]

Thanks for sharing; this will temper expectations.

Originally Posted by notoriousrmb

Since people only post the good breaks, here are my 6 boxes:

Box 1:
Robinson Cano Green /75
Brad Boxberger Orange /25

Box 2:
Robinson Cano Gold /50
Kris Bryant Green /75

Box 3:
Aaron Bummer Gold /50
Dodgers Strikeout Leaders Purple /10

Box 4:
MJ Melendez RD Green /75

Box 5:
Anthony Bass Green /75
Taylor Rodgers Gold /50

Box 6:
Stars Collide Green /75
Orlando Arcia Gold /50

No Julio, Witt, etc. Best rookies were Hunter Greene and Steven Kwan.

Some cards had wrinkles on the back. First two cards in every pack in 3 of the boxes were cut 90/10 top to bottom.

So yeah, hype as needed but plenty of duds out there.

[Seatown206]

That's a good idea! What if you get duds on the first 5 boxes? You are not going to be tempted to open the rest? That's always my problem.

Originally Posted by hotcalsun

Right now my plan is to rip 5 / sell 5. If they hit north of $250, then it is effectively a free rip.

Free is good.

[techtre2003]

Originally Posted by hotcalsun

The great news is you should be able to sell your parallels and build a good portion of the set for little to no cost, if you don't mind the time required.

Very true, keeping that Pujols though! I don't like selling on ebay anymore so maybe I'll throw those up here in the marketplace. Now the biggest question will be when to grab the other Julio base...

[hotcalsun]

Originally Posted by Seatown206

That's a good idea! What if you get duds on the first 5 boxes? You are not going to be tempted to open the rest? That's always my problem.

Great point, I have a great deal of experience with dud boxes continuing for me in the past, so that helps with the discipline.

[LVDan]

If they get past $250 I’d be hard pressed not to sell at least some sealed. I of course could never afford to drop $1290 on ten sealed but if I did I would probably sell eight at $250, rip two for the dopamine hit, then splurge a Hundo or 2 on some tasty parallels of 2nd/ 3rd tier RC I like.
So
something like $500 free cash plus a few gold/orange rookie heaters and a couple boxes to remind myself how bad my wax luck is

[Yaga]

Originally Posted by notoriousrmb

Since people only post the good breaks, here are my 6 boxes:

Box 1:
Robinson Cano Green /75
Brad Boxberger Orange /25

Box 2:
Robinson Cano Gold /50
Kris Bryant Green /75

Box 3:
Aaron Bummer Gold /50
Dodgers Strikeout Leaders Purple /10

Box 4:
MJ Melendez RD Green /75

Box 5:
Anthony Bass Green /75
Taylor Rodgers Gold /50

Box 6:
Stars Collide Green /75
Orlando Arcia Gold /50

No Julio, Witt, etc. Best rookies were Hunter Greene and Steven Kwan.

Some cards had wrinkles on the back. First two cards in every pack in 3 of the boxes were cut 90/10 top to bottom.

So yeah, hype as needed but plenty of duds out there.

Wow that's awful... sorry to hear

[caulaflour]

You deserve a free chicken dinner, both for what Topps just put you through and also for the heroic act of providing much-needed perspective here. Thanks man, and may luck be in your favor in your next break.

Originally Posted by notoriousrmb

Since people only post the good breaks, here are my 6 boxes:

Box 1:
Robinson Cano Green /75
Brad Boxberger Orange /25

Box 2:
Robinson Cano Gold /50
Kris Bryant Green /75

Box 3:
Aaron Bummer Gold /50
Dodgers Strikeout Leaders Purple /10

Box 4:
MJ Melendez RD Green /75

Box 5:
Anthony Bass Green /75
Taylor Rodgers Gold /50

Box 6:
Stars Collide Green /75
Orlando Arcia Gold /50

No Julio, Witt, etc. Best rookies were Hunter Greene and Steven Kwan.

Some cards had wrinkles on the back. First two cards in every pack in 3 of the boxes were cut 90/10 top to bottom.

So yeah, hype as needed but plenty of duds out there.

[h00perstar34]

Imagine pulling the super of Aaron bummer lol

[LVDan]

Originally Posted by h00perstar34

Imagine pulling the super of Aaron bummer lol

Like hitting a red chrome RC auto of a (Janson)”junk pitcher”


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[thenightman]

Nevermind

[Boo]

Originally Posted by notoriousrmb

Since people only post the good breaks, here are my 6 boxes:

Box 1:
Robinson Cano Green /75
Brad Boxberger Orange /25

Box 2:
Robinson Cano Gold /50
Kris Bryant Green /75

Box 3:
Aaron Bummer Gold /50
Dodgers Strikeout Leaders Purple /10

Box 4:
MJ Melendez RD Green /75

Box 5:
Anthony Bass Green /75
Taylor Rodgers Gold /50

Box 6:
Stars Collide Green /75
Orlando Arcia Gold /50

No Julio, Witt, etc. Best rookies were Hunter Greene and Steven Kwan.

Some cards had wrinkles on the back. First two cards in every pack in 3 of the boxes were cut 90/10 top to bottom.

So yeah, hype as needed but plenty of duds out there.

You hit one of the main chase cards, Kwan.

[CowboyDan]

Just opened my two boxes.

Base rookies of note: Suzuki, Greene, Abrams, Abrams RD, Melendez RD, Marsh RD

Color: Alek Thomas Green /75, Alex Faedo Green /75, Mike Brosseau Gold /50, & Josh Staumont Red /5

Overall not a bad rip I don't think. Though I would have loved a couple other main rookie base cards.

[thenightman]

Okay, I think I might be pretty lucky today.


img photos

[wrosy313]

Originally Posted by thenightman

Okay, I think I might be pretty lucky today.


img photos

Awesome! Grats!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[thenightman]

My 3 boxes. I am happy.

[The Accountant]

Originally Posted by thenightman

Got my 3 boxes. Just opened one.

Pulled a Julio Rodriguez Debut to /50!

Originally Posted by thenightman

Okay, I think I might be pretty lucky today.


img photos

I’ll say. Incredible. Congrats!

[anusinha]

base j rod less than the cost of a box? time to go single hunting….. soon

[thenightman]

Originally Posted by The Accountant

I’ll say. Incredible. Congrats!

Thank you!

[LVDan]

Originally Posted by anusinha

base j rod less than the cost of a box? time to go single hunting….. soon

The gap should only widen a bit. We’re talking about a base card with a PR of 2k?

[stangy24]

Took one for the team on this one. My single box had ZERO of the base top RC's or RD's and my color was a Heliot Ramos RD ORANGE and Joe Kelly GREEN. You're welcome guys. Haha...

[Archimedes]

Originally Posted by notoriousrmb

Since people only post the good breaks, here are my 6 boxes:

Box 1:
Robinson Cano Green /75
Brad Boxberger Orange /25

Box 2:
Robinson Cano Gold /50
Kris Bryant Green /75

Box 3:
Aaron Bummer Gold /50
Dodgers Strikeout Leaders Purple /10

Box 4:
MJ Melendez RD Green /75

Box 5:
Anthony Bass Green /75
Taylor Rodgers Gold /50

Box 6:
Stars Collide Green /75
Orlando Arcia Gold /50

No Julio, Witt, etc. Best rookies were Hunter Greene and Steven Kwan.

Some cards had wrinkles on the back. First two cards in every pack in 3 of the boxes were cut 90/10 top to bottom.

So yeah, hype as needed but plenty of duds out there.

We can always count on you to keep it real. Thanks for posting.

[notfast]

Wonder if anyone would want to trade a sealed box for a julio base….

[Gthompson1978]

1st box, still waiting on my others to arrive, nothing special…..

Jose Miranda RD Green /75
Shane Baz RD Gold /50
Julio Rodriguez RD
Heliot Ramos RD
MacKenzie Gore RD
Bryson Stott RC
Simon Muzziotti RC
Juan Soto 100 HR

https://mobile.twitter.com/purged197...37702959550464

[hotcalsun]

My boxes showed up, I'll definitely be opening all 10 now. In shock.