First Buzz: 2025-26 Topps Chrome NBA cards - Page 8

mikejones · 11-19-2025, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris P

By any chance know the limits?

My bot says 150 cases and 4000 loose boxes. Lol

yiguiri2002 · 11-19-2025, 10:13 AM

Bots will still pick them up and people will still buy resell at 1K+

Bob Ross · 11-19-2025, 10:16 AM

No First Day Issue to be seen internationally, fwiw.

bustsomewax · 11-19-2025, 10:16 AM

Looks like we are headed to $400 hobby with what they dropped on UK...

hermanotarjeta · 11-19-2025, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Ross

$300 for Hobby
$600 for Jumbo

Wait, maybe more with the conversion. Could be 329.99 and 629.99

But at least 300 and 600.

Also, France was 725 Euro Jumbo and 380 Euro Hobby. Unfvcking real.

EDIT #4: so based on Pound and Euro prices, I expect $349.99 and $649.99 at the lowest in the US.
EDIT #5: For topps paper NBA, UK Pound price for Jumbo was 210 vs $249.99 US. So it's either $649.99 or $699.99 for US today.

Fun!

Dang, so resale prices demanded from box flipper bois will be $600/$1200, and will be $750/$1500 from the big three.

Gotta love our “hobby”!

Make sure you wear protection when visiting your target and Walmarts, gents!

ctgalloway21 · 11-19-2025, 10:21 AM

ewwww.

THE(NEXT)LEVEL · 11-19-2025, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bustsomewax

Looks like we are headed to $400 hobby with what they dropped on UK...

Let everyone else play this game. People tolerated Panini, b/c they always had Topps as a backup for fairly priced product. No thanks.....

Bob Ross · 11-19-2025, 10:28 AM

Disgraceful.

oldgoldy97 · 11-19-2025, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

$500 hobby
$1299 jumbo
$3000 set
$79 mega
$39 blaster

My guesses

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Originally Posted by Tonic3

Oh jeez, I certainly hope not.

At those prices I wouldn't even try to buy any. If Jumbos are over $1k direct from Topps then I'm out.......way way out

I guess we’re in?

oldgoldy97 · 11-19-2025, 10:32 AM

Prizm was coming out at over $1K. Why would anyone expect Topps to price TC not far from that?

BoSoxFan1999 · 11-19-2025, 10:36 AM

Assuming jumbo will give most bang for the buck compared to hobby?

Chris P · 11-19-2025, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Prizm was coming out at over $1K. Why would anyone expect Topps to price TC not far from that?

I have a feeling some people were expecting "baseball pricing" but yeah..with what Prizm goes for..I expected the price to be super high

sandlotsportcards · 11-19-2025, 10:39 AM

Looks like I’ll be out other than retail. Possibly will try for one box of First Day if available.

wxguy44 · 11-19-2025, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BoSoxFan1999

Assuming jumbo will give most bang for the buck compared to hobby?

we don't really know without odds

njsportscardguy · 11-19-2025, 10:42 AM

If pricing is as we now are inclined to believe it to be, this means two things, for me.

#1) Early queue-up @ my local WM, when retail releases.
#2) More $$$ to [hopefully] pick up Ohtani goodies

EDIT: I just can't easily get behind buying a $700 jumbo,...getting a (example) Ginobli #/499 ,....a Lu Dort #/199,...Ron Holland #/50 ,...and a Spud Webb Legends auto as my "hits", and walking away,..."contented"!?

Gettin' crazy out here, fellas! Gettin',...CRAZY!!

[INSERT, UNIVERSAL GAME SHOW BUZZER, HERE]

tmar214 · 11-19-2025, 10:44 AM

How is topps uk / europe usually priced vs the usa releases ? These prices are over 400/800 so is that what we assume there are some tariffs so it might be a bit cheaper ?

dirtywax · 11-19-2025, 10:45 AM

Maybe Mega boxes truly are the new Hobby boxes for collectors.

yiguiri2002 · 11-19-2025, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Prizm was coming out at over $1K. Why would anyone expect Topps to price TC not far from that?

Far? Flagship resell was way above any paper Panini product.

Jumbo clears 4 figures easily

BoSoxFan1999 · 11-19-2025, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tmar214

How is topps uk / europe usually priced vs the usa releases ? These prices are over 400/800 so is that what we assume there are some tariffs so it might be a bit cheaper ?

Just 1 anecdote, but '25 Topps Chrome Marvel hobby boxes were $240 US, 185 GBP at pre-order.

Bob Ross · 11-19-2025, 10:56 AM

Don't forget this is a preorder. So expect to be without funds until Dec 4th at the earliest for the free loan to Fanatics and then higher box prices for the second release.

Good business strategy!

Tonic3 · 11-19-2025, 10:57 AM

I really really really wish we had the odds released. I know it's wishful thinking but it would provide some insight into how much of this stuff is being produced.

But ya, I know Topps doesn't care because it'll sell regardless.

threepointplay · 11-19-2025, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tmar214

How is topps uk / europe usually priced vs the usa releases ? These prices are over 400/800 so is that what we assume there are some tariffs so it might be a bit cheaper ?

The UK has a (non-food) goods and services tax of 20% which bumps of the cost of things compared to the USA.

Topps Flagship Hobby box pre-sold for £100 in the UK versus $110 in the USA.

Topps Chrome Hobby boxes pre-sold for £330 on Topps UK, suggesting they should be around $365 when the land on the US site.

lklopfenstein · 11-19-2025, 11:08 AM

Hoping for an on card Kobe to add to my collection

Bosoxfan5990 · 11-19-2025, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by lklopfenstein

Hoping for an on card Kobe to add to my collection

Bob Ross · 11-19-2025, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lklopfenstein

Hoping for an on card Kobe to add to my collection

Yeah the on card Kobe autos in this look awesome! Justifies the price, let me tell you.

11-19-2025, 10:13 AM	#177
yiguiri2002 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 12,591 afigueroaquevedo2002 yiguiri2002	Bots will still pick them up and people will still buy resell at 1K+ __________________ Basketball Sets: Threads Century Greats Jerseys - Innovation Stat Line Jerseys Soccer Sets: 2018 World Cup Prizm Peru Parallels - 2015 Select Soccer Peru Parallels Players: Red Bulls Parallels, 17-18 Thibs Prizms, Soccer Legends Autos

11-19-2025, 10:32 AM	#185
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 51,666	Prizm was coming out at over $1K. Why would anyone expect Topps to price TC not far from that? __________________ Truly riveting discussion: that’s what your wife/girlfriend/sheep said.

11-19-2025, 10:42 AM	#190
njsportscardguy Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 880	If pricing is as we now are inclined to believe it to be, this means two things, for me. #1) Early queue-up @ my local WM, when retail releases. #2) More $$$ to [hopefully] pick up Ohtani goodies EDIT: I just can't easily get behind buying a $700 jumbo,...getting a (example) Ginobli #/499 ,....a Lu Dort #/199,...Ron Holland #/50 ,...and a Spud Webb Legends auto as my "hits", and walking away,..."contented"!? Gettin' crazy out here, fellas! Gettin',...CRAZY!! [INSERT, UNIVERSAL GAME SHOW BUZZER, HERE] Last edited by njsportscardguy; 11-19-2025 at 10:47 AM.

11-19-2025, 10:45 AM	#192
dirtywax Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 319 Thedrozshop	Maybe Mega boxes truly are the new Hobby boxes for collectors. __________________ Always looking for Browns, Cavs, Indians and Ohio State cards. Also looking for HOF RC, GU and Autos

11-19-2025, 10:57 AM	#196
Tonic3 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southwest MI Posts: 2,496	I really really really wish we had the odds released. I know it's wishful thinking but it would provide some insight into how much of this stuff is being produced. But ya, I know Topps doesn't care because it'll sell regardless. __________________ Always looking for: 2001 SP Authentic Golf - Preview parallels - Gold (#/250) and Red (#/50) of any player...especially Tiger Woods.

11-19-2025, 10:16 AM	#178
Bob Ross Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 5,568	No First Day Issue to be seen internationally, fwiw.

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bustsomewax Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Posts: 6,923 rockymountaincollectibles_1 goapps2014	Looks like we are headed to $400 hobby with what they dropped on UK...

11-19-2025, 10:21 AM	#181
ctgalloway21 Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 126	ewwww.

11-19-2025, 10:28 AM	#183
Bob Ross Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 5,568	Disgraceful.

11-19-2025, 10:36 AM	#186
BoSoxFan1999 Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,026 Bro19999	Assuming jumbo will give most bang for the buck compared to hobby?

11-19-2025, 10:39 AM	#188
sandlotsportcards Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Massillon Ohio Posts: 3,155 sandlotsportcards nkirkbride	Looks like I’ll be out other than retail. Possibly will try for one box of First Day if available.

11-19-2025, 10:44 AM	#191
tmar214 Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,920	How is topps uk / europe usually priced vs the usa releases ? These prices are over 400/800 so is that what we assume there are some tariffs so it might be a bit cheaper ?

11-19-2025, 10:56 AM	#195
Bob Ross Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 5,568	Don't forget this is a preorder. So expect to be without funds until Dec 4th at the earliest for the free loan to Fanatics and then higher box prices for the second release. Good business strategy!

11-19-2025, 11:08 AM	#198
lklopfenstein Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,070	Hoping for an on card Kobe to add to my collection