First Buzz: 2024 Bowman baseball cards

[LittleJimmies]

Originally Posted by ChefCurry312

Can’t recall a situation like this either. I would imagine no “1st” designation because it’s meant be the 1st official baseball card + separated by a year.

Bobby Witt Jr. had his first card in 2019 BB Franchise Favorite insert set before having his 1st in 2020 Bowman. Luis Matos has cards in 2020 Pro Debut before having his 1st in 2020 Bowman Chrome. Not exactly the same, but kinda.

[glassofwater]

Why are these case hits? I love the look of this set. According to ripped, you can pull these from Retail? Its the Bowman anime

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[mikejones]

Originally Posted by glassofwater

Why are these case hits? I love the look of this set. According to ripped, you can pull these from Retail? Its the Bowman anime

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[glassofwater]

Originally Posted by mikejones

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[zakcollects]

I know this forum is grumpy boomer central, so these inserts won't be as adored as they should be. I love 'em, and I much prefer them to the watered down lukewarm stuff that is usually inside. Looking at you, "Draft Picks & Prospects" insert.

[Funkster]

Just got shipping notification on my preorder


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[cj828282]

So when do we see the first live listings? Tomorrow or over the weekend?

[Funkster]

Originally Posted by cj828282

So when do we see the first live listings? Tomorrow or over the weekend?

lol I thought they were zapping the 2-3 day early shipments this go around?

I personally love the early few days cause I can get rid of the base of the top 1st bowman quickly and at max price.


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[zakcollects]

Is there any value whatsoever to these "display" boxes? Or is it horrible ROI?

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[cj828282]

Originally Posted by Funkster

lol I thought they were zapping the 2-3 day early shipments this go around?

I personally love the early few days cause I can get rid of the base of the top 1st bowman quickly and at max price.


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Yep, thought they would as well but not sure Topps can do anything about it.

[Badgers0821]

Originally Posted by Funkster

Just got shipping notification on my preorder


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Same here.

[prospectorgems]

Originally Posted by zakcollects

Is there any value whatsoever to these "display" boxes? Or is it horrible ROI?

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Looks like a retail box. Funny how the title says Display Box vs Retail.

Looks like on average you get 7 paper Vet/RC's, 3 paper prospects and 2 chromes. Assuming the parallels replace the chromes?

-Seven Base Cards, Three Paper Prospect Cards and Two Chrome Prospect Cards Per Pack

-Twelve Cards per Pack

[fabiani12333]

Originally Posted by glassofwater

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The anime idea has been done before by Panini, but the pairing of a vintage border design with the anime artwork is unique -- I think it helps make it less gimmicky.

[theshowandme]

1955 Bowman is terrible looking

[fabiani12333]

BO has posted five of the Anime images: https://www.blowoutcards.com/blog/fi...aseball-cards/

They have a 90s Pokémon animated tv show look to them.

[zakcollects]

Originally Posted by prospectorgems

Looks like a retail box. Funny how the title says Display Box vs Retail.

This is what was getting me. At first I was excited for that many Hobby Packs as you would see on the counter at a card store, but if they're just the dud packs of a Blaster it'll be a massive hit to the wallet for a wall of base.

[theredmenace]

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

BO has posted five of the Anime images: https://www.blowoutcards.com/blog/fi...aseball-cards/

They have a 90s Pokémon animated tv show look to them.

They look ok, the Topps X J-Rod anime art cards look much better imo

[BayAreaChris]

Originally Posted by zakcollects

This is what was getting me. At first I was excited for that many Hobby Packs as you would see on the counter at a card store, but if they're just the dud packs of a Blaster it'll be a massive hit to the wallet for a wall of base.

Unless I’m mistaken, they are the same as Blaster packs.

Blasters are $30 for 6 packs.
Retail display box is $140 for 24 packs.

Blasters seem like the better deal if odds are the same.

[chester0711]

Originally Posted by BayAreaChris

Unless I’m mistaken, they are the same as Blaster packs.

Blasters are $30 for 6 packs.
Retail display box is $140 for 24 packs.

Blasters seem like the better deal if odds are the same.

Here are some odds for blaster configs and a sortable checklist if anyone is looking....

https://cardboardglory.com/2024-bowm...-product-info/

[stryk]

And the listings have started. 5 days early

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by zakcollects

This is what was getting me. At first I was excited for that many Hobby Packs as you would see on the counter at a card store, but if they're just the dud packs of a Blaster it'll be a massive hit to the wallet for a wall of base.

Last year, retail packs were WAY better than hobby packs. 24 pack retail boxes were by far the best format for both parallels and autos.

[Funkster]

Originally Posted by stryk

And the listings have started. 5 days early

All from the same account.


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[gopowergoh]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Last year, retail packs were WAY better than hobby packs. 24 pack retail boxes were by far the best format for both parallels and autos.

You think the display box fanatics is selling is a good buy?

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by gopowergoh

You think the display box fanatics is selling is a good buy?

No idea. I was responding to a comment about hobby vs. blaster packs, by pointing out how good retail packs were last year. But Topps changes from release to release.

[Bcr]

Well look at what we have here...

https://twitter.com/Topps/status/1786482874260054286