Topps Living Set - Page 655

eldavojohn · 04-29-2026, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadaShane

Personally, I think there would be a premium on unopened TLS cards in their original packaging.

I have played around with the white/red sticker wrapper and unfortunately I think it's too easy to tamper with this and then return it to an acceptable state to call it "unopened" ... so I wouldn't buy these from anybody.

That said, you're right, I do order 20 and sort them, selecting only the most pristine for my collection and then I do try to price the extras for sale based on their centering/surface/edges/corners. I'm not a professional grader but man some of these cards are just every single one in the pack of twenty is OC

I guess that's the fun in getting PSA 10 living set ...

Comiskey2001 · 04-29-2026, 04:46 PM

I love The Living Set. It has been some ride. The reduction to one card a week has been hard, but Ok we soldier on. The Pedro card this week looks fantastic. But it does break one of the original rules (I know we had Henry Aaron).

There is no good reason to be doing a second Pedro when there are so many legends left to get a single card. Yes I know some have to be left in the chamber, but it would be awful if the set ended when we are so close to getting it perfect. Koufax, Reggie, Walter Johnson, Cy Young, Greenberg and the other HOFers should be getting cards first. I am nervous it will be left incomplete...

Chihuahuas · 04-29-2026, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Comiskey2001

I love The Living Set. It has been some ride. The reduction to one card a week has been hard, but Ok we soldier on. The Pedro card this week looks fantastic. But it does break one of the original rules (I know we had Henry Aaron).

There is no good reason to be doing a second Pedro when there are so many legends left to get a single card. Yes I know some have to be left in the chamber, but it would be awful if the set ended when we are so close to getting it perfect. Koufax, Reggie, Walter Johnson, Cy Young, Greenberg and the other HOFers should be getting cards first. I am nervous it will be left incomplete...

I thought the same.

MtnAg08 · 04-29-2026, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Comiskey2001

I love The Living Set. It has been some ride. The reduction to one card a week has been hard, but Ok we soldier on. The Pedro card this week looks fantastic. But it does break one of the original rules (I know we had Henry Aaron).

There is no good reason to be doing a second Pedro when there are so many legends left to get a single card. Yes I know some have to be left in the chamber, but it would be awful if the set ended when we are so close to getting it perfect. Koufax, Reggie, Walter Johnson, Cy Young, Greenberg and the other HOFers should be getting cards first. I am nervous it will be left incomplete...

I agree. This is coming from somebody who always thought retired players who were great on multiple teams should have multiple cards to represent those teams. Not that we're down to 1 card it makes it tougher to see when there are so many players who still need to be included.

Since Hank Aaron they've done Ichiro as a Marlin and Pedro as an Expo. Those two aren't the players/teams I've felt " you know the really need a second card for that". I've always felt it should be in the tiers of Nolan Ryan with the Astros & Angels, Frank Robinson with the Reds, Randy Johnson with the Mariners. Reggie Jackson with the As and Yankees (we haven't had either yet). Guys who are truly remembered as greats for both teams with long tenures and/or iconic moments. Not just great players who happened to play for multiple teams for a couple of years.

kidfan9 · 04-30-2026, 10:25 AM

Hey topps!!! Bring back the fine art prints…now!!!

Joliet Jake · 04-30-2026, 04:58 PM

Orel Hershiser - 2026 MLB Living Set® - Card 921 - PR: 2495

Joliet Jake · 04-30-2026, 05:05 PM

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #923 - Pedro Martínez - PR: 2,359
Pedro Martínez is the Montréal Expos 28th franchise and 8th team member, 113th Hall of Fame member, and 61st duplicate and 67th repeat player featured.
Baseball Reference

kidfan9 · 04-30-2026, 06:07 PM

I’m thinking about buying my LS cards from another seller. I’m currently paying $6.53 per card. I see the cheapest available option on EBay is $5.25 plus tax I’m guessing so about $5.75. Any other options available?

Joliet Jake · 04-30-2026, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kidfan9

I’m thinking about buying my LS cards from another seller. I’m currently paying $6.53 per card. I see the cheapest available option on EBay is $5.25 plus tax I’m guessing so about $5.75. Any other options available?

I buy from spw2214. He's a forum member, so I would send him a PM.

GabeFarber · 04-30-2026, 06:29 PM

A look at the full Expos Pedro artwork:

TUAlum96 · 04-30-2026, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I buy from spw2214. He's a forum member, so I would send him a PM.

Seconded. I've subscribed with him ever since Topps got rid of bundle pricing. $5.75 per card, no issues.

CanadaShane · 04-30-2026, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Comiskey2001

I love The Living Set. It has been some ride. The reduction to one card a week has been hard, but Ok we soldier on. The Pedro card this week looks fantastic. But it does break one of the original rules (I know we had Henry Aaron).

There is no good reason to be doing a second Pedro when there are so many legends left to get a single card. Yes I know some have to be left in the chamber, but it would be awful if the set ended when we are so close to getting it perfect. Koufax, Reggie, Walter Johnson, Cy Young, Greenberg and the other HOFers should be getting cards first. I am nervous it will be left incomplete...

I agree with all of this .

CanadaShane · 04-30-2026, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GabeFarber

A look at the full Expos Pedro artwork:

When I think of Pedro I think of him as an Expo almost as much as a Red Sox. The art on this one perfectly captures early Pedro.

kidfan9 · 05-01-2026, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I buy from spw2214. He's a forum member, so I would send him a PM.

Thank you, sent him a PM.

Chihuahuas · 05-06-2026, 04:31 PM

Stunning art work on new MLB Living Set card today. 🫡 Gabe.

Joliet Jake · 05-07-2026, 08:15 AM

Sal Stewart - 2026 MLB Living Set® - Card 922 - PR: 6369

eldavojohn · 05-07-2026, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Sal Stewart - 2026 MLB Living Set® - Card 922 - PR: 6369

That seems like ... crazy high?

In retrospect, even though I hate hate hate that we're down to one card, I bet Topps was preparing for NFL card this coming season. I'm guessing they like the idea of having 2-3 cards for MLB/NBA/NFL available to try to get cross-collecting going with greats.

It just feels weird and like half the excitement to get one card a week.

Joliet Jake · 05-07-2026, 08:39 AM

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #924 - Dylan Cease - PR: 1,453
Dylan Cease is the Toronto Blue Jays 27th franchise and team member, and 62nd duplicate and 68th repeat player featured.
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Joliet Jake · 05-07-2026, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by eldavojohn

That seems like ... crazy high?

In retrospect, even though I hate hate hate that we're down to one card, I bet Topps was preparing for NFL card this coming season. I'm guessing they like the idea of having 2-3 cards for MLB/NBA/NFL available to try to get cross-collecting going with greats.

It just feels weird and like half the excitement to get one card a week.

I definitely think it's a high print run. For perspective, this places Sal Stewart in the top 30 rookie print runs in the set (#29).

As for the one card per week, I certainly don't love it, but I do agree Topps is preparing to include the NFL in the Living Set, and cross-collecting is a great way to phrase it. How soon until we get Deion or Bo in an NFL set so they can be displayed alongside their MLB counterparts?

I still don't understand why Topps can't manage 2 cards per week for MLB and NBA like they do with soccer.

GabeFarber · 05-07-2026, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chihuahuas

Stunning art work on new MLB Living Set card today. 🫡 Gabe.

Much appreciated, Chihuahuas!

The full Dylan Cease art:

Chihuahuas · 05-07-2026, 06:13 PM

Still waiting for card of The Freak, Tim Lincecum. His hair even longer and more wild than Cease this week.

A print of Dylan this week would sell big time.

Long Live the Living Set

Joliet Jake · 05-08-2026, 10:43 AM

Pedro Martínez - 2026 MLB Living Set® - Card 923 - PR: 2359

kidfan9 · 05-08-2026, 04:34 PM

Hey topps!!! Bring back the fine art prints…now!!!

bigsmooth · 05-08-2026, 05:58 PM

There should be a separate thread for the now defunct fine art prints.

Fsegaud · 05-08-2026, 06:58 PM

I'm cool with the weekly kidfan9 protest.

Not like Topps will check a defunct fine art prints thread.

04-30-2026, 10:25 AM	#16355
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04-30-2026, 04:58 PM	#16356
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04-30-2026, 05:05 PM	#16357
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,945 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Product is available from Apr 29, 2026 and expires on May 6, 2026 Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #923 - Pedro Martínez - PR: 2,359 Pedro Martínez is the Montréal Expos 28th franchise and 8th team member, 113th Hall of Fame member, and 61st duplicate and 67th repeat player featured. Baseball Reference __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Topps NBA Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers Last edited by Joliet Jake; 05-08-2026 at 10:44 AM. Reason: Add print run.

04-30-2026, 06:07 PM	#16358
kidfan9 Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,692	I’m thinking about buying my LS cards from another seller. I’m currently paying $6.53 per card. I see the cheapest available option on EBay is $5.25 plus tax I’m guessing so about $5.75. Any other options available? __________________ Ted Williams-Baseball's last .400 hitter

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04-29-2026, 04:46 PM	#16352
Comiskey2001 Member Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 15	I love The Living Set. It has been some ride. The reduction to one card a week has been hard, but Ok we soldier on. The Pedro card this week looks fantastic. But it does break one of the original rules (I know we had Henry Aaron). There is no good reason to be doing a second Pedro when there are so many legends left to get a single card. Yes I know some have to be left in the chamber, but it would be awful if the set ended when we are so close to getting it perfect. Koufax, Reggie, Walter Johnson, Cy Young, Greenberg and the other HOFers should be getting cards first. I am nervous it will be left incomplete...

05-06-2026, 04:31 PM	#16365
Chihuahuas Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 273	Stunning art work on new MLB Living Set card today. 🫡 Gabe.

05-07-2026, 08:15 AM	#16366
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,945 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Sal Stewart - 2026 MLB Living Set® - Card 922 - PR: 6369 __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Topps NBA Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers

05-07-2026, 08:39 AM	#16368
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,945 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Product is available from May 6, 2026 and expires on May 13, 2026 Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #924 - Dylan Cease - PR: 1,453 Dylan Cease is the Toronto Blue Jays 27th franchise and team member, and 62nd duplicate and 68th repeat player featured. Baseball Reference __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Topps NBA Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers Last edited by Joliet Jake; Yesterday at 12:29 PM. Reason: Add print run.

05-07-2026, 06:13 PM	#16371
Chihuahuas Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 273	Still waiting for card of The Freak, Tim Lincecum. His hair even longer and more wild than Cease this week. A print of Dylan this week would sell big time. Long Live the Living Set

05-08-2026, 10:43 AM	#16372
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,945 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Pedro Martínez - 2026 MLB Living Set® - Card 923 - PR: 2359 __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Topps NBA Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers

05-08-2026, 04:34 PM	#16373
kidfan9 Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,692	Hey topps!!! Bring back the fine art prints…now!!! __________________ Ted Williams-Baseball's last .400 hitter

05-08-2026, 05:58 PM	#16374
bigsmooth Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 1,603	There should be a separate thread for the now defunct fine art prints.

05-08-2026, 06:58 PM	#16375
Fsegaud Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 1,969	I'm cool with the weekly kidfan9 protest. Not like Topps will check a defunct fine art prints thread.