First Buzz: 2023 Topps Chrome MLB cards (will update) ... TacoFractors on the way! - Page 35

slogue2 · 08-06-2023, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrominator

Yes, this is true.

There are several different types of possible lines from production with chromium cards that refract light... roller marks, change lines and scratches.

But there are worse things in life, imo.

I was not aware of "change lines". Thanks for sharing!

jdjdjd · 08-06-2023, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by h00perstar34

Ripped another mega. Nothing crazy but definitely solid.

7/10 xfractors were rookies, plus an Acuna so another $40!
Carroll, Volpe, Gunnar, Baty, Casas, langliers, Groshans

Plus a base ohtani….I’ve now ripped 4 blasters and 2 megas, have $240 in (hopeful) mvp credit. Did anyone redeem with BO last year? Curious if they have a limit, would love to snag some Black Friday deals with mvp credit instead of loading up the debit or credit card lol

That’s about as much (hopeful) credit as I ripped out of a Jumbo case. Something to be said for that.

h00perstar34 · 08-06-2023, 10:49 AM

The megas are a fun rip, did another 2.

No ohtani or Acuna but xfractor rcs of Yoshida, Cabrera, Walker, Senga, and a blue rc Walker /150…wish it was the auto but I can’t complain. Hit a blue wave auto /150 but Elier Hernandez.

2 autos in 4 megas now (steer /199) curious how often they fall. I’m sure nowhere near 1:2

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Chrominator · 08-06-2023, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by h00perstar34

The megas are a fun rip, did another 2.

No ohtani or Acuna but xfractor rcs of Yoshida, Cabrera, Walker, Senga, and a blue rc Walker /150…wish it was the auto but I can’t complain. Hit a blue wave auto /150 but Elier Hernandez.

2 autos in 4 megas now (steer /199) curious how often they fall. I’m sure nowhere near 1:2

You have a link for said megas?

I'd love to try and hit a Carroll Xfractor

oldgoldy97 · 08-06-2023, 11:33 AM

They were on some site and sold out right away. Can’t remember if it was Topps or Fanatics.

h00perstar34 · 08-06-2023, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrominator

You have a link for said megas?

I'd love to try and hit a Carroll Xfractor

They were on fanatics for a couple days honestly they sold out about a week ago

Hail2TheVictors · 08-06-2023, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by h00perstar34

Ripped another mega. Nothing crazy but definitely solid.

7/10 xfractors were rookies, plus an Acuna so another $40!
Carroll, Volpe, Gunnar, Baty, Casas, langliers, Groshans

Plus a base ohtani….I’ve now ripped 4 blasters and 2 megas, have $240 in (hopeful) mvp credit. Did anyone redeem with BO last year? Curious if they have a limit, would love to snag some Black Friday deals with mvp credit instead of loading up the debit or credit card lol

Freddie freeman says hello

Slvnumber2 · 08-06-2023, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bub838

BO had them at the show and someone had three boxes for sale on ebay that sold out immediately. Thats all I've seen.

Ebay has some listed for $800+. Seems high but seemingly nothing out there for sale. What have you guys seen them for sale at this past week?

Rbradleigh · 08-06-2023, 03:24 PM

Nice lil Blaster box surprise, “good” rookie auto

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SupermanBrandon · 08-06-2023, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbradleigh

Nice lil Blaster box surprise, “good” rookie auto

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I'll give you $10k for it

Rbradleigh · 08-06-2023, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

I'll give you $10k for it

Sold to the kill joy in the santa hat!
But some food for thought, at the moment
Morel OPS = .869
De La Cruz = .786
Carroll = .879
Rutschman = .793
Henderson = .808

Morel like me doing just fine

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TBTC Baseball · 08-06-2023, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbradleigh

Nice lil Blaster box surprise, “good” rookie auto

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You’re ahead of many jumbo/hobby box buyers. Nice hit.

bub838 · 08-06-2023, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Slvnumber2

Ebay has some listed for $800+. Seems high but seemingly nothing out there for sale. What have you guys seen them for sale at this past week?

$450ish. I’ve seen atleast one breaker offering personals at around that price.

1800gambler · 08-06-2023, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by yodastories

How is it a “print line” if it goes behind his head? I’m inclined to believe it’s where a new roll of foil paper started and not an undesirable mark on the card. An actual print line would mar the entire surface of the card all the way across.

I just used print line as a catch all. Whatever type of line it is it’s still an unsightly line. And I’m pretty sure PSA would knock it down for that if I were to grade it. But I could be wrong.

h00perstar34 · 08-06-2023, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hail2TheVictors

Freddie freeman says hello

Saving him and Mookie just in case too. Even arenado and goldy, just in case they go on another 22 game win streak in September lol.

SaltyCracker · 08-06-2023, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hail2TheVictors

Freddie freeman says hello

Currently on DK:

Acuna -1600
Freeman +800

I have bought 10+ Freeman refractors ($6ish each) just in case.

SupermanBrandon · 08-06-2023, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyCracker

Currently on DK:

Acuna -1600
Freeman +800

I have bought 10+ Freeman refractors ($6ish each) just in case.

What do those go down to if Freeman doesnt win? .25 each?

anusinha · 08-06-2023, 09:46 PM

People must be getting brutalized on breaks of this stuff, I can pick up nice refractors and color of decent rookies for less than the cost of a blaster. And its still close to release pricing.

IronCladLou · 08-06-2023, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by anusinha

People must be getting brutalized on breaks of this stuff, I can pick up nice refractors and color of decent rookies for less than the cost of a blaster. And its still close to release pricing.

Can confirm. I try a break every year and spent $150 on a few teams and ended up with a base drew waters rc auto, max scherzer green /99 and a few refractors.

I never learn

theredmenace · 08-07-2023, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SaltyCracker

Currently on DK:

Acuna -1600
Freeman +800

I have bought 10+ Freeman refractors ($6ish each) just in case.

I've been selectively buying since release day, I'm up to $56 paid (incl tax+sh) for a potential payout of $520.

13 base
2 Sepia refractors
2 Prism refractors
1 /299

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

What do those go down to if Freeman doesnt win? .25 each?

If the odds get too long (i.e. if Acuna stays healthy), I have a draft ebay listing for the entire lot ready to go. Someone else will buy the risk for $20 (hopefully).

cjmccreary · 08-07-2023, 10:18 AM

Ahh! Now I understand why all of my Freeman base got bought up for pennies in one fell swoop. Shame on me for not paying better attention.

KhalDrogo · 08-07-2023, 10:21 AM

Did they say what the deal with the tacos is?

BRob1 · 08-07-2023, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by StateEx

Fair enough. I think it bothers me more because of the cost this year. $25 for off center cards was bad, but you could still get 4x boxes for $100. Now, $100 gets you just two boxes (with $30 change, but still).

That's some rounding you used there to round down to $100 gets you 2 lol.

I've opened a lot of this and quality is much improved from last year particularly compared to Update. $35 is steep but a lot are coming out gradable as they should.

glassofwater · 08-07-2023, 04:29 PM

I bought 5 blasters from barns and noble after coupons and discount every blaster came out to $30

No autos but i did add to my mvp stack

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BRob1 · 08-07-2023, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by glassofwater

I bought 5 blasters from barns and noble after coupons and discount every blaster came out to $30

No autos but i did add to my mvp stack

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What coupons?

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08-06-2023, 11:33 AM	#855
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 51,506	They were on some site and sold out right away. Can’t remember if it was Topps or Fanatics. __________________ Truly riveting discussion: that’s what your wife/girlfriend/sheep said.

08-07-2023, 10:21 AM	#872
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,329	Did they say what the deal with the tacos is? __________________ I love PSA!

08-06-2023, 10:49 AM	#853
h00perstar34 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,800	The megas are a fun rip, did another 2. No ohtani or Acuna but xfractor rcs of Yoshida, Cabrera, Walker, Senga, and a blue rc Walker /150…wish it was the auto but I can’t complain. Hit a blue wave auto /150 but Elier Hernandez. 2 autos in 4 megas now (steer /199) curious how often they fall. I’m sure nowhere near 1:2 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-06-2023, 03:24 PM	#859
Rbradleigh Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,690	Nice lil Blaster box surprise, “good” rookie auto Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-06-2023, 09:46 PM	#868
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,738	People must be getting brutalized on breaks of this stuff, I can pick up nice refractors and color of decent rookies for less than the cost of a blaster. And its still close to release pricing.

08-07-2023, 10:18 AM	#871
cjmccreary Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 712 sportsfixcards cjmccreary	Ahh! Now I understand why all of my Freeman base got bought up for pennies in one fell swoop. Shame on me for not paying better attention.

08-07-2023, 04:29 PM	#874
glassofwater Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 3,663	I bought 5 blasters from barns and noble after coupons and discount every blaster came out to $30 No autos but i did add to my mvp stack Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk