First Buzz: 2023 Topps World Baseball Classic baseball cards

[bub838]

Four boxes. These are fun.. might have to order some more...

[cj828282]

That's crazy! Nice pulls from 4.

[okumeister]

That Trea Turner is a really nice hit!

My 2 cases + 4 boxes should have arrived today...
I'll have some fun opening them up this week.

[cj828282]

Originally Posted by okumeister

That Trea Turner is a really nice hit!

My 2 cases + 4 boxes should have arrived today...
I'll have some fun opening them up this week.

Good luck with your break. Wish I would have picked up another case from Topps but had to settle on secondary market pricing.

[KhalDrogo]

That 1/1 confirms there’s another set coming IMO. They haven’t used the logos yet.

[okumeister]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

That 1/1 confirms there’s another set coming IMO. They haven’t used the logos yet.

I've heard rumors of WBC cards being made for chrome product and Dynasty.
But not sure if both of them will be stand alone products specifically for WBC, or be a subset of another product (like subset of the original Dynasty product).

[bub838]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

That 1/1 confirms there’s another set coming IMO. They haven’t used the logos yet.

The country flags are on the nameplate 1/1’s is that what you mean?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/30532901646...mis&media=COPY

I mean, they can cut up as many game used jerseys as they have to make more sets.

[njsportscardguy]

Originally Posted by bub838

The country flags are on the nameplate 1/1’s is that what you mean?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/30532901646...mis&media=COPY

I mean, they can cut up as many game used jerseys as they have to make more sets.

With no disrespect, intended, I believe you're confused/mistaken. The Trea Turner 1/1 is, in fact,...GAME USED. The Aranda flag-patch card that you reference, is not. It has the 'ole dreaded...."not from any specific game, event, or season" notation (aka. This card has a piece of manufactured crap that was pulled...straight from the rack of our local Dick's Sporting Goods or directly from the MLB.com shop). The reply[ies] suggesting that possible iterations of 2023 WBC products may be coming down the pike, are based on the fact that the the MLB logoman patches weren't included in any of the past, 2023 WBC products.

[LittleJimmies]

Originally Posted by njsportscardguy

With no disrespect, intended, I believe you're confused/mistaken. The Trea Turner 1/1 is, in fact,...GAME USED. The Aranda flag-patch card that you reference, is not. It has the 'ole dreaded...."not from any specific game, event, or season" notation (aka. This card has a piece of manufactured crap that was pulled...straight from the rack of our local Dick's Sporting Goods or directly from the MLB.com shop). The reply[ies] suggesting that possible iterations of 2023 WBC products may be coming down the pike, are based on the fact that the the MLB logoman patches weren't included in any of the past, 2023 WBC products.

I think you are confused, and so am I. I believe every relic says game-used on the front and has the "not from anything" statement on the back, which is a strange combination and leaves room for guessing.

I have just about zero faith in any relic being what they're portrayed to be unless they have the MLB authentication hologram.

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by njsportscardguy

With no disrespect, intended, I believe you're confused/mistaken. The Trea Turner 1/1 is, in fact,...GAME USED. The Aranda flag-patch card that you reference, is not. It has the 'ole dreaded...."not from any specific game, event, or season" notation (aka. This card has a piece of manufactured crap that was pulled...straight from the rack of our local Dick's Sporting Goods or directly from the MLB.com shop). The reply[ies] suggesting that possible iterations of 2023 WBC products may be coming down the pike, are based on the fact that the the MLB logoman patches weren't included in any of the past, 2023 WBC products.

The Aranda says Game Used right on the front of the card. I don't know why people struggle so much with the "not from a specific game, season, event" language. That in no way means it's not game used. It simply means they aren't certifying which game it came from (like they do with the little sticker in some products). That is not the same as the "not associated with any specific player" language Panini uses.

[Trueblue]

Dilution of this nature is exactly why I'm contracting my core collection to <2018. Luckily, I love foilfractors.

[ThoseBackPages]

did these sell out yet?

[cj828282]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

did these sell out yet?

Looks like still available.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by cj828282

Looks like still available.

ha!

#ThanksTopps

[okumeister]

For those who opened the product, how do you tell the image variation cards vs. their regular cards?
There are no different codes on back or special numbering to tell them apart.

Do we just need to figure out by where the cards are placed in the stack and also compare that card with same player's other cards?

[cj828282]

Originally Posted by okumeister

For those who opened the product, how do you tell the image variation cards vs. their regular cards?
There are no different codes on back or special numbering to tell them apart.

Do we just need to figure out by where the cards are placed in the stack and also compare that card with same player's other cards?

Good question. If the cards are further back in the pack is the only way I could determine the Acuna IV. I think I have the Trout IV but it is too difficult to determine based on the cards listed on ebay. Very confusing. There are even parallels of both so can't determine that way either.

[bustsomewax]

Originally Posted by cj828282

Good question. If the cards are further back in the pack is the only way I could determine the Acuna IV. I think I have the Trout IV but it is too difficult to determine based on the cards listed on ebay. Very confusing. There are even parallels of both so can't determine that way either.

What do you mean by the IV? I thought there was only one image variation.

[bub838]

Originally Posted by cj828282

Good question. If the cards are further back in the pack is the only way I could determine the Acuna IV. I think I have the Trout IV but it is too difficult to determine based on the cards listed on ebay. Very confusing. There are even parallels of both so can't determine that way either.

There's variation autos, too. Only way I could figure out was by looking at ebay listings which isn't a perfect science.

[Trueblue]

And that's why we open.. massive hit! Congrats!!

[cj828282]

Yeah, looking more and more like the POY. Especially given the value and potential hits. The sticker autos are the only thing that is a limitation of these boxes.

[Trueblue]

Originally Posted by cj828282

Yeah, looking more and more like the POY. Especially given the value and potential hits. The sticker autos are the only thing that is a limitation of these boxes.

All I can tell you is that unopened should sell for $100+ once it's sold out. I strongly suspect the stupid limits are the only thing keeping this thing from clearing.

They also made shipping to Japan $80, so they shot themselves in the foot there

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by Trueblue

All I can tell you is that unopened should sell for $100+ once it's sold out. I strongly suspect the stupid limits are the only thing keeping this thing from clearing.

They also made shipping to Japan $80, so they shot themselves in the foot there

They already are on eBay.

[Trueblue]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

They already are on eBay.

I noticed that after I posted. So it's definitely limits that are affecting a sellout. Hard for me to believe the buyers of all the boxes moving north of 100 are oblivious to website inventory. Topps limits you at the PayPal/address level now so you can't just create another burner account.

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by Trueblue

I noticed that after I posted. So it's definitely limits that are affecting a sellout. Hard for me to believe the buyers of all the boxes moving north of 100 are oblivious to website inventory. Topps limits you at the PayPal/address level now so you can't just create another burner account.

Bought 7 via 2 accounts but don’t want to take on any more risk associated with creating new accounts. Wouldn’t mind another 10-20 at the current price-point, especially with the 10% off coupons.

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by bd3d86

Absolutely incredible 4 box break!! They just arrived and they are so much fun (easy to say when you hit nice stuff). Here are the bigger hits:

Shohei Ohtani Gold #/50 (variation??)
Andres Gimenez Auto Patch #/10
Juan Soto Auto Patch #/25
Randy Arozarena Captains Orange #/25
Sal Frelick auto #/99
MJ Melendez Black #/10



Then I hit this in the same box as the Ohtani gold:
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Shohei Ohtani Auto Patch #/25

Holy crap, nice Ohtanis!!!

Originally Posted by cj828282

Yeah, looking more and more like the POY. Especially given the value and potential hits. The sticker autos are the only thing that is a limitation of these boxes.

Personally, I don't mind the sticker autos because I also like the non-auto cards. If they were on-card autos, the product would probably be selling for at least 2x more (and less would be ripped).