Topps Chrome Ben Baller Edition(?) - Page 21

slambam · 08-28-2020, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by UGLI baby

The irony...

Yes, that was actually intended.

batottu · 08-28-2020, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by UGLI baby

That is just Ben Baller's way of showing off the high eBay sales, to hype the product. He is not mad at MC members, he's flexing in his own BB way. Does it with his P2020 releases.

I get what he is doing, I just don’t like it.

2020 is a weird year. At 34 years old I’m the old grumpy guy yelling get off my lawn. I just expected more with this product.

I still think the die-cuts looks great. They will be popular.

bustsomewax · 08-28-2020, 10:28 PM

This is underwhelming to say the least. I have no idea what I'll do with my one box. I could see the value tanking on these.

He's the only P2020 artist I didn't like. His stuff is gaudy and tacky. The biggest turn off though was the 'Ben Baller did the card' tag. So self serving. I'm sure I'll upset some folks with this take, but I don't care.

Pacmeyer · 08-28-2020, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zauron

lmao whoever is buying this crap for $1000 a box is dumb

They're probably buying it strictly for the limited edition appeal.

coltsnsox07 · 08-28-2020, 11:05 PM

This one card is way more blinged out than any Baller card...
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speedyjg13 · 08-28-2020, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ZappBrannigan

If i read the checklist correctly there are superfractors of the die cut cards, will be interesting to see what the prices reach with his fans and clients entering the bidding.

Someone can correct me if I read the checklist wrong...

I musta missed the checklist.

Can you post a link of it here?

LittleJimmies · 08-28-2020, 11:39 PM

So he never uploaded the unboxong video?

MTBRM · 08-28-2020, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleJimmies

So he never uploaded the unboxong video?

He’s still trying to upload. Not sure why we need it in 4K, but yeah...

https://twitter.com/benballer/status...482189314?s=21

IntergalacticSp · 08-28-2020, 11:55 PM

This can't be right.

KD35Russ0 · 08-29-2020, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by IntergalacticSp

This can't be right.

Maybe he read it as 500k? That would mean, by his math, about 6k boxes which makes a bit of sense

rippev · 08-29-2020, 12:10 AM

I don’t know a lot about this guy, but he seems pretty annoying. Not sure why Topps made this set. (Yes, I know, to make money.)

Edit: what are the odds that he’s buying the boxes up on eBay to drive demand and hype?

tier1dc · 08-29-2020, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rippev

I don’t know a lot about this guy, but he seems pretty annoying. Not sure why Topps made this set. (Yes, I know, to make money.)

Edit: what are the odds that he’s buying the boxes up on eBay to drive demand and hype?

Doubt he cares that much.

Ferg1945 · 08-29-2020, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rippev

I don’t know a lot about this guy, but he seems pretty annoying. Not sure why Topps made this set. (Yes, I know, to make money.)

Edit: what are the odds that he’s buying the boxes up on eBay to drive demand and hype?

Because he is one of the most popular artists in P2020 and topps knew they could sell a ton of product... quickly. He is a great hype man.

kyle121592 · 08-29-2020, 12:32 AM

Ben Baller = Gary V of the jewelry market

BabaORiley · 08-29-2020, 12:33 AM

I have one box coming and truly don't care what the cards look like - though they look fine to me. He's bringing a different, trendier crowd around and that crowd has money to spend.

Glowbug27 · 08-29-2020, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bustsomewax

This is underwhelming to say the least. I have no idea what I'll do with my one box. I could see the value tanking on these.

He's the only P2020 artist I didn't like. His stuff is gaudy and tacky. The biggest turn off though was the 'Ben Baller did the card' tag. So self serving. I'm sure I'll upset some folks with this take, but I don't care.

I could be completely off base on this but I suspect that these boxes, once a few are ripped, are going to skyrocket in price. Let's not forget that BB has fans outside of the sports card collecting arena who contributed to the ridiculous P2020 sales for this guy's stuff. They are going to want these. I am looking at it the way many fans of this probably will, which is that each one of these cards is a limited edition piece of sports art (whether its actually good or not being a different question).

Pacmeyer · 08-29-2020, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Glowbug27

I could be completely off base on this but I suspect that these boxes, once a few are ripped, are going to skyrocket in price. Let's not forget that BB has fans outside of the sports card collecting arena who contributed to the ridiculous P2020 sales for this guy's stuff. They are going to want these. I am looking at it the way many fans of this probably will, which is that each one of these cards is a limited edition piece of sports art (whether its actually good or not being a different question).

If you mean his 64k Jeter, that got a big boost from the gold chain giveaway. Last few Baller cards had PRs less than 10k. His PRs are dropping like every other P2020 artist.

ChefCurry312 · 08-29-2020, 01:24 AM

Here's the link to the unboxing video if anyone was interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSW_...ature=youtu.be

avicke · 08-29-2020, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefCurry312

Here's the link to the unboxing video if anyone was interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSW_...ature=youtu.be

To be fair with these - they do seem to be limited. What did he pull? 6-7 color or so in that 1 box?

2 or 3 green. A blue. 2 gold. A Red Alonso to 5... Might be missing one in there - like he did. If I do manage one on Monday, it seems it would be a better rip than a hobby box, and it won't be close...

premium1981 · 08-29-2020, 05:32 AM

You guys saying “I may not even enter the raffle” are straight up lying. The only way you don’t enter is if you are broke. Even if you don’t like this release it’s an easy flip for free money.

KhalDrogo · 08-29-2020, 06:05 AM

Bowman Pokemon still sells for $600+. This should be at least 4x that.

Vinniebrasco · 08-29-2020, 06:19 AM

Looking at the cards, it's a terrible base design. I like the 85 design, die cut has never been my thing, but they look ok. If I were to collect a set from this it would be the 85 insert set.

Americards · 08-29-2020, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by elny43

https://130point.com/

Thanks

kyle1707 · 08-29-2020, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Zauron

lmao whoever is buying this crap for $1000 a box is dumb

Lol agree

the ridiculous resell prices and this baller guy sums up the hobby right now

yrocks2001 · 08-29-2020, 07:13 AM

Let’s all keep bashing a limited product so they are easier to get in the raffle

08-29-2020, 06:05 AM	#521
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,142	Bowman Pokemon still sells for $600+. This should be at least 4x that. __________________ I love PSA!

08-28-2020, 10:28 PM	#503
bustsomewax Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Posts: 6,902 rockymountaincollectibles_1 goapps2014	This is underwhelming to say the least. I have no idea what I'll do with my one box. I could see the value tanking on these. He's the only P2020 artist I didn't like. His stuff is gaudy and tacky. The biggest turn off though was the 'Ben Baller did the card' tag. So self serving. I'm sure I'll upset some folks with this take, but I don't care.

08-28-2020, 11:05 PM	#505
coltsnsox07 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 22,049	This one card is way more blinged out than any Baller card... http://

08-28-2020, 11:39 PM	#507
LittleJimmies Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,532	So he never uploaded the unboxong video?

08-28-2020, 11:55 PM	#509
IntergalacticSp Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 184 intergalacticspace	This can't be right.

08-29-2020, 12:10 AM	#511
rippev Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,712	I don’t know a lot about this guy, but he seems pretty annoying. Not sure why Topps made this set. (Yes, I know, to make money.) Edit: what are the odds that he’s buying the boxes up on eBay to drive demand and hype?

08-29-2020, 12:32 AM	#514
kyle121592 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: United States Posts: 3,407	Ben Baller = Gary V of the jewelry market

08-29-2020, 12:33 AM	#515
BabaORiley Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ATX Posts: 3,817	I have one box coming and truly don't care what the cards look like - though they look fine to me. He's bringing a different, trendier crowd around and that crowd has money to spend.

08-29-2020, 01:24 AM	#518
ChefCurry312 Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 567	Here's the link to the unboxing video if anyone was interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSW_...ature=youtu.be

08-29-2020, 05:32 AM	#520
premium1981 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,231	You guys saying “I may not even enter the raffle” are straight up lying. The only way you don’t enter is if you are broke. Even if you don’t like this release it’s an easy flip for free money.

08-29-2020, 06:19 AM	#522
Vinniebrasco Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Boston Posts: 610	Looking at the cards, it's a terrible base design. I like the 85 design, die cut has never been my thing, but they look ok. If I were to collect a set from this it would be the 85 insert set.

08-29-2020, 07:13 AM	#525
yrocks2001 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,072	Let’s all keep bashing a limited product so they are easier to get in the raffle