The season is winding down, what has Topps released? - Page 2

mfw13 · 08-24-2025, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

It has definitely been a dud season.

Not only have products been spaced too far apart, the hype and pump between products that fanatics has been enjoying for the past several years is gone.

Multiple reasons for this:

- lack of pre-release marketing.....hard to get excited about a product when you have no idea what the cards are going to look like, no idea who is going to be on the checklist, and no idea when it's going to be released.

- the over-pricing of wax....when you know that 90% of products are going to be overpriced to the point that it would be idiotic for you to buy a box or two, it's hard to get excited about them.

- too many tired brands featuring look-alike cards

Thankfully, I still have lots of collecting projects from the last 25 years to keep me engaged.....

sandyfrank · 08-24-2025, 03:56 PM

I think Ginter is supposed to come out in September, should be cool since it is the 20th Anniversary but haven't heard a peep about it.

ThoseBackPages · 08-24-2025, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sandyfrank

I think Ginter is supposed to come out in September, should be cool since it is the 20th Anniversary but haven't heard a peep about it.

will sell very well!

hermanotarjeta · 08-24-2025, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

will sell very well!

Breakers hate ginter - it leaves plenty for hobbyists at a reasonable price, which is always a good thing.

auctionjmm · 08-24-2025, 04:17 PM

It's almost like people have forgotten that retail always used to sit on the shelves. What's the difference now? Does anyone really think Topps is sweating because there are Series 2 blasters still available at Target?

ThoseBackPages · 08-24-2025, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Breakers hate ginter - it leaves plenty for hobbyists at a reasonable price, which is always a good thing.

the price will be up for sure

hermanotarjeta · 08-24-2025, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

the price will be up for sure

Then down shortly afterwards.

ThoseBackPages · 08-24-2025, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Then down shortly afterwards.

you wish!

hermanotarjeta · 08-24-2025, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

you wish!

Can’t a boy dream? Lol.

ThoseBackPages · 08-24-2025, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Can’t a boy dream? Lol.

NO!

hahahaha

fabiani12333 · 08-24-2025, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by auctionjmm

It's almost like people have forgotten that retail always used to sit on the shelves. What's the difference now? Does anyone really think Topps is sweating because there are Series 2 blasters still available at Target?

I think it's pretty noteworthy that retail has fallen out of favor. Consumers just don't see the value in it anymore -- prices are too high for what you get. Consumers are cutting the fat out of their spending and becoming more value conscious.

The mass-produced products like flagship and TC rely on retail outlets as part of their distribution and sales models. Everything can't be sold through breakers or LCSs. This will have a significant effect on Fanatics' revenue going forward, as it means the market for trading cards is shrinking. Everything is concentrating around group breaking, which is just another form of online gambling.

hermanotarjeta · 08-24-2025, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fabiani12333

I think it's pretty noteworthy that retail has fallen out of favor. Consumers just don't see the value in it anymore -- prices are too high for what you get. Consumers are cutting the fat out of their spending and becoming more value conscious.

The mass-produced products like flagship and TC rely on retail outlets as part of their distribution and sales models. Everything can't be sold through breakers or LCSs. This will have a significant effect on Fanatics' revenue going forward, as it means the market for trading cards is shrinking. Everything is concentrating around group breaking, which is just another form of online gambling.

Loosely translated:

Box flipper bois can no longer make a buck on them.

Fanatics has succeeded.

Twalk1975 · 08-24-2025, 05:24 PM

I remember this...

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oldgoldy97 · 08-24-2025, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Loosely translated:

Box flipper bois can no longer make a buck on them.

Fanatics has succeeded.

And the collector no longer wants them.

Double victory.

Osfan81 · 08-24-2025, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by boxbuster7

what sapphire besides bowman did we get?

Topps chrome sapphire goes on EQL on Wednesday. It’s already been released for Montgomery Club. We should probably get shipping notifications tomorrow.

Osfan81 · 08-24-2025, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Twalk1975

I remember this...

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This stuff goes in cycles. It’ll eventually get back to that point after the next big recession. It’s how it always goes.

green4407 · 08-24-2025, 05:30 PM

Pre-covid we used to have a great schedule.

Series 1, heritage, gypsy queen in spring.
Series 2, finest, stadium club in June.
Pro debut, archives, ginter, Topps chrome in july/August.
Heritage minors in September.
Update and heritage high in October.

All during the baseball months. Now it's all gone to pot.

Twalk1975 · 08-24-2025, 05:36 PM

I would like to see Cosmic Chrome and Stadium Club by the end of the year.

hermanotarjeta · 08-24-2025, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by green4407

Pre-covid we used to have a great schedule.

Series 1, heritage, gypsy queen in spring.
Series 2, finest, stadium club in June.
Pro debut, archives, ginter, Topps chrome in july/August.
Heritage minors in September.
Update and heritage high in October.

All during the baseball months. Now it's all gone to pot.

Yes, 2025 rookie logo cards coming out in 2026 and 2027 has become a standard thing.

Degenerate gamblers don’t care.

base set · 08-24-2025, 05:47 PM

I’m kinda more interested in what hasn’t been released - i.e. what has maybe been moved to “semi-annual”

blackbears86 · 08-24-2025, 06:13 PM

All I know is I'm seeing topps chrome sit on retail shelves and I don't think I've ever seen that before, even in the pre-covid days.

ThoseBackPages · 08-24-2025, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

All I know is I'm seeing topps chrome sit on retail shelves and I don't think I've ever seen that before, even in the pre-covid days.

its $40 plus tax now

it was $20 back then

hermanotarjeta · 08-24-2025, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

its $40 plus tax now

it was $20 back then

Bowman megas are $55 now.

They were $15 back then.

Box flipper bois want us to tell them to get off our lawns.

ThoseBackPages · 08-24-2025, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Bowman megas are $55 now.

They were $15 back then.

same for TCU

hermanotarjeta · 08-24-2025, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

same for TCU

Adjust to the hobby or leave, old man.

Sincerely,

Thicc bois waiting in line overnight to get into Walmart

08-24-2025, 03:56 PM	#27
sandyfrank Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 1,020	I think Ginter is supposed to come out in September, should be cool since it is the 20th Anniversary but haven't heard a peep about it.

08-24-2025, 04:17 PM	#30
auctionjmm Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 10,047 auctionjmm	It's almost like people have forgotten that retail always used to sit on the shelves. What's the difference now? Does anyone really think Topps is sweating because there are Series 2 blasters still available at Target?

08-24-2025, 05:24 PM	#38
Twalk1975 Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Phoenix Posts: 985	I remember this... Sent from my SM-S156V using Tapatalk

08-24-2025, 05:30 PM	#42
green4407 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,569 greensupplies530 green4407	Pre-covid we used to have a great schedule. Series 1, heritage, gypsy queen in spring. Series 2, finest, stadium club in June. Pro debut, archives, ginter, Topps chrome in july/August. Heritage minors in September. Update and heritage high in October. All during the baseball months. Now it's all gone to pot.

08-24-2025, 05:36 PM	#43
Twalk1975 Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Phoenix Posts: 985	I would like to see Cosmic Chrome and Stadium Club by the end of the year.

08-24-2025, 05:47 PM	#45
base set Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NW Michigan Posts: 9,484	I’m kinda more interested in what hasn’t been released - i.e. what has maybe been moved to “semi-annual”

08-24-2025, 06:13 PM	#46
blackbears86 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: maine Posts: 17,176 blackbears86	All I know is I'm seeing topps chrome sit on retail shelves and I don't think I've ever seen that before, even in the pre-covid days.