2019 Topps Minis

[HarryLime]

Originally Posted by mwheeler27

Minis don't have to be very popular in order to still command good value since they are so rare. And you don't have to have all of them do well in order for you to do well. You just need to hit some of them, and when you buy 300 boxes, you're probably going to do pretty well. Especially since they are mini-flagships:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...1&_stpos=66436

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...66436&_ipg=200

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...acuna&_sacat=0

Anyone who says otherwise likes sour grapes.

Caution! Clicking on the above links might put you further into denial.

I believe my track record of being pro-Mini is well documented so part of me appreciates the love you're giving them (actually, that's not true. I'm still in buying mode so I'd kind of like you to give it a rest for a bit ).

But dude, ease up. You're really laying it on pretty thick here. I haven't seen pump action like this since The Pleasure Chest started mailing products anonymously.

Arthur

[coachnip13]

Originally Posted by mfw13

Most breakers do not factor labor costs into their profit/loss equations, even though time does have financial value.

Not for everyone, all the time. There's nothing I can do on a Saturday to get more money from my employer.

[mnvikingstwins]

Originally Posted by coachnip13

Not for everyone, all the time. There's nothing I can do on a Saturday to get more money from my employer.

Agreed. If you're salaried and aren't required to work overtime and working overtime doesn't reflect at per hour rate in bonuses, then time value of money is pretty low vs playing Madden or dicking around

[mwheeler27]

Originally Posted by HarryLime

I believe my track record of being pro-Mini is well documented so part of me appreciates the love you're giving them (actually, that's not true. I'm still in buying mode so I'd kind of like you to give it a rest for a bit ).

But dude, ease up. You're really laying it on pretty thick here. I haven't seen pump action like this since The Pleasure Chest started mailing products anonymously.

Arthur

I'll say it again...I simply don't want people to miss out.

Obviously, there's money to be made since these aren't as bad as some of the naysayers claim they are.

Look at my track record...I'm not a big seller, so if I want to "pump" something, it doesn't necessarily mean I have a financial gain agenda.

I understand wanting to keep things quiet though, and that's why I'm not pumping these a lot harder.

[GoBeavs]

Originally Posted by mnvikingstwins

Agreed. If you're salaried and aren't required to work overtime and working overtime doesn't reflect at per hour rate in bonuses, then time value of money is pretty low vs playing Madden or dicking around

I've never understood that argument. For the most part, the time I've spent breaking/sorting/listing is also being used to watch a game or show on TV. If I weren't doing the card activities, I'd still likely be just sitting on the couch watching a game or show.

Good luck with your break. Sounds like fun.

[The Accountant]

Originally Posted by salthill

On the product page. Print run of 9700 packs.

9700 packs, 1000 1/1s = 1/1 every 9.7 packs. Quite the deal.

[mwheeler27]

Originally Posted by The Accountant

9700 packs, 1000 1/1s = 1/1 every 9.7 packs. Quite the deal.

I think there are more than 1,000 1/1s.

The 1984 insert set has 1/1 versions as well.

[dream34]

Originally Posted by mwheeler27

I think there are more than 1,000 1/1s.

The 1984 insert set has 1/1 versions as well.

Yup this was the no brainer with the product. 1/1s are 1:8 Packs...

So in 16 Packs you can expect something close to:

2x 1/1's
1x Auto
8x /5's
16x /10's
48x /25's
485 Base

That's a whole lot of value for $400. There are 4 Major cards also (Tatis, Alonso, Vlad S2, Vlad Update) where their parallels will be quite valuable.

[go_steelers07]

Originally Posted by mwheeler27

I'll say it again...I simply don't want people to miss out.

Obviously, there's money to be made since these aren't as bad as some of the naysayers claim they are.

Look at my track record...I'm not a big seller, so if I want to "pump" something, it doesn't necessarily mean I have a financial gain agenda.

I understand wanting to keep things quiet though, and that's why I'm not pumping these a lot harder.

Just like Razor or Sport Kings or other "unlicensed" products

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by mwheeler27

I'll say it again...I simply don't want people to miss out.

Obviously, there's money to be made since these aren't as bad as some of the naysayers claim they are.

Look at my track record...I'm not a big seller, so if I want to "pump" something, it doesn't necessarily mean I have a financial gain agenda.

I understand wanting to keep things quiet though, and that's why I'm not pumping these a lot harder.

to be fair, you are a big spender on the online releases over the years

[mfw13]

Has anybody confirmed the size of the 1984 checklist?

Is it the full 250 players, or just 25 (which is what was in the publicity sheet)?

[rippev]

Originally Posted by dream34

Yup this was the no brainer with the product. 1/1s are 1:8 Packs...

So in 16 Packs you can expect something close to:

2x 1/1's
1x Auto
8x /5's
16x /10's
48x /25's
485 Base

That's a whole lot of value for $400. There are 4 Major cards also (Tatis, Alonso, Vlad S2, Vlad Update) where their parallels will be quite valuable.

Those odds are amazing. I’d gladly take those!

[arw1995]

Got pulled into some meetings and missed my shot to buy these on Topps site. Had to unfortunately overpay for a box on eBay.

Hate how that’s awesome he system yet here I am being part of the problem!

[tribefan26]

Originally Posted by dream34

Yup this was the no brainer with the product. 1/1s are 1:8 Packs...

So in 16 Packs you can expect something close to:

2x 1/1's
1x Auto
8x /5's
16x /10's
48x /25's
485 Base

That's a whole lot of value for $400. There are 4 Major cards also (Tatis, Alonso, Vlad S2, Vlad Update) where their parallels will be quite valuable.

Nothing like the unbridled joy of pulling 1/1's of Travis Jankowski and Dwight Smith Jr.

(This happened to me).

[rippev]

Any clue when we might expect these to ship?

[dk57]

Originally Posted by rippev

Any clue when we might expect these to ship?

They are warming the boats up in China as we speak.

[cj828282]

Originally Posted by rippev

Any clue when we might expect these to ship?

Hopefully the week of December 9.

[LittleJimmies]

We are about 2 weeks away from release and boxes are selling for $55. Any expectations based on prior launches like this on how much that jumps with release hype, if at all?

[notoriousrmb]

Originally Posted by LittleJimmies

We are about 2 weeks away from release and boxes are selling for $55. Any expectations based on prior launches like this on how much that jumps with release hype, if at all?

If anything, it drops just a bit on release due to the flood of sellers trying to pay off their credit card bills.

If there is a jump, it will likely be a few weeks after release once a bulk of the product gets bought and ripped and sealed boxes are more scarce.

[peterose4hof]

Originally Posted by LittleJimmies

We are about 2 weeks away from release and boxes are selling for $55. Any expectations based on prior launches like this on how much that jumps with release hype, if at all?

I would think the boxes will increase initially as we start to see how strong of a break these are and the sale prices on singles.

[mnvikingstwins]

Called about a redemption issue, think it was Erica I got and then asked about mini, she said to still expect 3-5 days after the clock would expire 12/3 so they won't be early

[LittleJimmies]

Originally Posted by peterose4hof

I would think the boxes will increase initially as we start to see how strong of a break these are and the sale prices on singles.

This is what I'm inclined to think, or hope at least. Feel like 30 x /291 cards and another 5 @ /25 or less for even $75 will show very well.

[ninjacookies]

Originally Posted by peterose4hof

I would think the boxes will increase initially as we start to see how strong of a break these are and the sale prices on singles.

That would be great. Perfect timing weeks before christmas too.

[1989FF]

Originally Posted by coachnip13

Not for everyone, all the time. There's nothing I can do on a Saturday to get more money from my employer.

But that time is money. You're working on a Sat., getting paid. You may want more, but your time is being rewarded, with money.

Breakers should count their time. Don't think they'r breaking while on a job. They could be doing something that could make them more money. I sat here posting. Getting paid on salary. Could of posted a few items for sale on the bay. Posted here instead.

I used to buy a lot of storage units. I spent a lot of time sorting, cleaning/fixing, researching, marketing, shipping etc. I counted up the labor I used on 1 unit once. I was making $4 an hour. I refined my business model soon after.

[Soxfanguy]

These start shipping this week right?