First Buzz: 2023 Topps World Baseball Classic baseball cards

[Trueblue]

Originally Posted by caulaflour

My enthusiasm is for great products like this and for cardboard camaraderie.

My enthusiasm is dampened when the commentary gets personal and takes shots - whether direct or subtle - at others just for having opinions about cards.

...and, again: I'm not seeing a whole lot of people "knocking" the product. Saying you didn't get what you expected or hoped for - or that it wasn't as good as other breaks - is not "knocking" it. I haven't been seeing a lot of anything else that is suggesting this product is bad.

You must have really said some dumb things early in the thread then, cause nothing I said was personal to you

I straight up stated that this product doesn't need to be your favorite in the world in my initial post.

[caulaflour]

Originally Posted by Trueblue

You must have really said some dumb things early in the thread then, cause nothing I said was personal to you

I straight up stated that this product doesn't need to be your favorite in the world in my initial post.

There's no need to reduce yourself to a response like that. I wasn't speaking up on behalf of myself; I did great w/my 1 box, I have no problem w/stickers and I don't care about the jargon on the front or back. I was speaking on behalf of those to whom your commentary was directed.

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by Trueblue

I would say that knocking this product for the characteristic that literally 90% of every other set has, is hating. I applaud you for your enthusiasm, but there's no need to get worked up.

Originally Posted by caulaflour

My enthusiasm is for great products like this and for cardboard camaraderie.

My enthusiasm is dampened when the commentary gets personal and takes shots - whether direct or subtle - at others just for having opinions about cards.

...and, again: I'm not seeing a whole lot of people "knocking" the product. Saying you didn't get what you expected or hoped for - or that it wasn't as good as other breaks - is not "knocking" it. I haven't been seeing a lot of anything else that is suggesting this product is bad.

Originally Posted by Trueblue

You must have really said some dumb things early in the thread then, cause nothing I said was personal to you

I straight up stated that this product doesn't need to be your favorite in the world in my initial post.

Both of you guys are great, and important, members of the BO community.

Let's stop the fighting and start uniting. We all have differing opinions on various aspects of the hobby but we also agree on one thing: this is a imperfect yet great-value product.

Let's leave it there and be happy that Fanatics didn't bend us over on this one haha

[Trueblue]

Fighting is exactly the opposite of what I was intending. All my posts have been positive in this thread other than the extreme negative twist that was forced on the last one.

Anyway, ceding. Nice hits everyone! Looking forward to opening mine soon!

[caulaflour]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

Both of you guys are great, and important, members of the BO community.

Let's stop the fighting and start uniting. We all have differing opinions on various aspects of the hobby but we also agree on one thing: this is a imperfect yet great-value product.

Let's leave it there and be happy that Fanatics didn't bend us over on this one haha

...I was done after the last one, too, Akira, but thanks for being a voice of peace and equity.

[baseballguy350]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

Holy crap, you hit 2 legitimate International Gems (I hit some nobody and the IG checklist is pretty deep lol) and 2 sweet autos.

Congratulations on your 4-box break!!

Also, where did you order 16 more from?

From one of the big three. Thank you! Pumped to hit two Japanese gems.

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by Trueblue

Fighting is exactly the opposite of what I was intending. All my posts have been positive in this thread other than the extreme negative twist that was forced on the last one.

Anyway, ceding. Nice hits everyone! Looking forward to opening mine soon!

Originally Posted by caulaflour

...I was done after the last one, too, Akira, but thanks for being a voice of peace and equity.

I greatly respect the both of you and I can't say that about everyone on BO lol.

No problem at all, Mike! I participated in a peace march/demonstration earlier today so I'm feeling extra peaceful haha.

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by baseballguy350

From one of the big three. Thank you! Pumped to hit two Japanese gems.

Got it.

Haha yeah man, I bet. I hit E Julien and....I wasn't as pumped lol.

[bub838]

Wish I had bought more. Sigh. This has been such a fun product.

What’s everyone doing with all these plastic cases?

[anusinha]

I bought a ton but I wish I bought more, these arent available anywhere else besides ebay, are they?

[Tonic3]

1st box of 10 and this popped out - #12/25

I’m opening the other 9 later…

Oops, sorry about the sideways pic

[prodigylush]

Originally Posted by anusinha

I bought a ton but I wish I bought more, these arent available anywhere else besides ebay, are they?

I was looking myself tonight. I don’t think so?

[Bosoxfan5990]

Originally Posted by theredmenace

Base - 1.2k (revised down to 950ish if relic boxes have 2 base instead of 6)
Image Variation - 230
Captains - 1k
2006 Topps - 140
International Gems - 50
Global Grandeur - 25

That's incredible for the base cards alone. Stock up!

[prodigylush]

Busted 4 from Topps tonight.

(3) SP - Soto best one
Yoshida auto
Lars Gold /50

Otherwise pretty cruddy.

[theredmenace]

eBay sealed wax is a feeding frenzy tonight wow

[JIMG28]

Originally Posted by theredmenace

eBay sealed wax is a feeding frenzy tonight wow

Might be $200 a box by the time I wake up tomorrow.

[Boredlawyer]

At $80 a box these are a great value for entertainment

At $120 a box these are a fun chase.

At $160 a box these are not anywhere as fun.

At $200 a box these resemble every other Topps product.

Prices increase on wax while singles drop.

[Trueblue]

I was hoping these wouldn't explode in price before my boxes arrived. Increases opening guilt

[phil]

DA probably left 50K+ profit on the table by not waiting a few days until Topps sold out

[anusinha]

yeah, definitely not as fun at $200 a box. Ill open my 30 and be happy. This is what happens when wax is priced fairly, people love the rip and it gets opened up fast.

[theredmenace]

Originally Posted by Boredlawyer

At $80 a box these are a great value for entertainment

At $120 a box these are a fun chase.

At $160 a box these are not anywhere as fun.

At $200 a box these resemble every other Topps product.

Prices increase on wax while singles drop.

Time to buy out the $200 ebay stock and watch Uncut Gems for the 9th time (I'm just like Howard irl)

[redauto5]

Originally Posted by Trueblue

I was hoping these wouldn't explode in price before my boxes arrived. Increases opening guilt

I was hemming and hawing on these since the thread got active but missed out. Decided to just buy an Ohtani image variation, a 2006 and 2 base and be done. Although those Base relics and Global Grandeur look mighty nice....someone talk me off the ledge! Lol. Nice to see print runs are so low.

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[bbdut]

Looks like the Ohtani nameplate flag booklet has been pulled…

https://x.com/douglasprice1/status/1...RUyk6Jm9VUYYHA

[cj828282]

At this point it will be very difficult to open the rest of the boxes I have coming in. Geesh.

[bd3d86]

I guess I could have kept my boxes sealed, but what's the fun in that!