2024 Topps Chrome Tennis

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by Jagsfansunshine

Just bought 2 more for 5 total so far.. contemplating a couple more lol

This product will still be readily available at MSRP across many platforms.

You might want to consider waiting for F to drop them because then you'd be able to apply $50 F GCs (purchased for $40 from other sites) to get them for $160 (+ tax, if applicable) shipped and build up some FCash credit too.

Although you can't change the past, if you had done it like this, you could've gotten your 5 boxes for the price of 4.

[Jagsfansunshine]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

This product will still be readily available at MSRP across many platforms.

You might want to consider waiting for F to drop them because then you'd be able to apply $50 F GCs (purchased for $40 from other sites) to get them for $160 (+ tax, if applicable) shipped and build up some FCash credit too.

Although you can't change the past, if you had done it like this, you could've gotten your 5 boxes for the price of 4.

10-4, thanks for the tip. I don't typically break - so kind of new to me. Bought a case of the 2021 at $700, but never pre-ordered. Bummer, but not huge deal. They may price at $199 too like mid did, which has a similar kickback depending on how much you spend.

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by Jagsfansunshine

10-4, thanks for the tip. I don't typically break - so kind of new to me. Bought a case of the 2021 at $700, but never pre-ordered. Bummer, but not huge deal. They may price at $199 too like mid did, which has a similar kickback depending on how much you spend.

No problem at all!

I only preorder products that I anticipate having a really hard time securing at MSRP.

I don't think 2024 TC Tennis will be one of those products because the print-run is HUGE (there's nearly 2000 base parallels for a given base card) and it's still a relatively niche sport. Put shortly, I expect supply to greatly exceed demand.

Irrespective of price, I think it's an awesome product for tennis collectors.

[Jagsfansunshine]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

No problem at all!

I only preorder products that I anticipate having a really hard time securing at MSRP.

I don't think 2024 TC Tennis will be one of those products because the print-run is HUGE (there's nearly 2000 base parallels for a given base card) and it's still a relatively niche sport. Put shortly, I expect supply to greatly exceed demand.

Irrespective of price, I think it's an awesome product for tennis collectors.

Right on - Hopefully it will drop in the future. Could be another expensive lesson learned.

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by Jagsfansunshine

Right on - Hopefully it will drop in the future. Could be another expensive lesson learned.

It could drop but it could also remain stable and/or increase. The latter variables depend on checklist strength and how group breakers do with it (if they can easily/strong sell spots, they'll keep demanding the product, and prop up sealed wax price).

Honestly, with the direction that Fanatics is going, even if group breakers don't want to break certain products, they're probably being incentivized (or punished if they don't) to do so.

I'm sure Fanatics will market it too. They're about making money and successful products means more (potential) money for future releases. Products that bomb don't help them.

So who knows?

One positive is that you plan to rip so you can recoup some cost by listing early.

[Jagsfansunshine]

Not really related to the topps release, but djokovic v. Alcaraz tommorow for gold - 6:00 am est

[ThatGuyPal]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

No problem at all!

I only preorder products that I anticipate having a really hard time securing at MSRP.

I don't think 2024 TC Tennis will be one of those products because the print-run is HUGE (there's nearly 2000 base parallels for a given base card) and it's still a relatively niche sport. Put shortly, I expect supply to greatly exceed demand.

Irrespective of price, I think it's an awesome product for tennis collectors.

So you REALLY thought Topps Olympics blasters would be hard to secure at MSRP? lol If so that was a really bad prediction as those are everywhere.

Seems you love that set and hate this one lol supply exceeding demand also doesn't mean prices will immediately drop and if you want to rip in a timely manner and not worry about having the money aside when it drops I see no issue pre-ordering. Topps UFC products have been that way and I haven't seen price drops on Chrome or UFC Midnight yet, maybe they still will but again some don't want to wait.

[Onepocketj]

Originally Posted by ThatGuyPal

So you REALLY thought Topps Olympics blasters would be hard to secure at MSRP? lol If so that was a really bad prediction as those are everywhere.

Seems you love that set and hate this one lol supply exceeding demand also doesn't mean prices will immediately drop and if you want to rip in a timely manner and not worry about having the money aside when it drops I see no issue pre-ordering. Topps UFC products have been that way and I haven't seen price drops on Chrome or UFC Midnight yet, maybe they still will but again some don't want to wait.

People can buy what they want but I just don't see 95% of those Olympic cards holding their value. IMO the checklist was terrible - none of the women's gymnastic team, none of the best track stars, no Lebron, no Richardson, etc. Phelps and Ledecky are selling well but in two weeks, I see singles dropping like a rock for that product.

[Jagsfansunshine]

Yeah, I mostly bought early because I didn't want to wait. Didn't buy a whole lot - just 5 hobby boxes. Will probably buy into some breaks too.

Topps olympic looked fun, but I'm not familiar enough with all the athletes to consider buying

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by ThatGuyPal

So you REALLY thought Topps Olympics blasters would be hard to secure at MSRP? lol If so that was a really bad prediction as those are everywhere.

Seems you love that set and hate this one lol supply exceeding demand also doesn't mean prices will immediately drop and if you want to rip in a timely manner and not worry about having the money aside when it drops I see no issue pre-ordering. Topps UFC products have been that way and I haven't seen price drops on Chrome or UFC Midnight yet, maybe they still will but again some don't want to wait.

2024 TC Olympics is a great-value product at MSRP (and even a slight premium above it), even with singles declining in price as more gets ripped and listed on eBay.

2024 TC Tennis is a poor value product at MSRP. As expected though, $200 pre-order hobby box prices have already fallen down to as low as $160 per. We'll probably see them fall more over time.

I don't hate the 2024 TC Tennis product but the entry price-point is absurd. Applying basic math skills will show you how ridiculous it is. It has all the recipes for a crap product (high price-point which is fortunately falling, overproduction, niche sport, etc). Because supply significantly exceeds demand, wax prices have nowhere but down to go.

For anyone who pre-ordered the product that plans to list cards, since you can't get out of your pre-order, you just have to rip and list fast. Single prices are going to drop rapidly (there's nearly ~2000 numbered parallels per base card alone) but the early listing premiums will definitely help recoup funds.

[Onepocketj]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

2024 TC Olympics is a great-value product at MSRP (and even a slight premium above it), even with singles declining in price as more gets ripped and listed on eBay.

2024 TC Tennis is a poor value product at MSRP. As expected though, $200 pre-order hobby box prices have already fallen down to as low as $160 per. We'll probably see them fall more over time.

I don't hate the 2024 TC Tennis product but the entry price-point is absurd. Applying basic math skills will show you how ridiculous it is. It has all the recipes for a crap product (high price-point which is fortunately falling, overproduction, niche sport, etc). Because supply significantly exceeds demand, wax prices have nowhere but down to go.

For anyone who pre-ordered the product that plans to list cards, since you can't get out of your pre-order, you just have to rip and list fast. Single prices are going to drop rapidly (there's nearly ~2000 numbered parallels per base card alone) but the early listing premiums will definitely help recoup funds.

I think we'll agree to disagree. I can't think of a product that will drop faster than the Olympics cards. It's going to be like Christmas songs on the charts from December to January. People better sell what they have right now.

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by Onepocketj

I think we'll agree to disagree. I can't think of a product that will drop faster than the Olympics cards. It's going to be like Christmas songs on the charts from December to January. People better sell what they have right now.

You’re about to see it in TC Tennis.

[Jagsfansunshine]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

You’re about to see it in TC Tennis.

I hope you're right - I'd love to grab a few cases on the cheap. The checklist looks strong enough for me and each box is loaded compared to 2021. Thousands of parallels sounds about par for the course nowadays.

I was surprised about how many cases of 2021 were getting ripped. This go around will be a great test for the tennis card demand, which is hard to estimate -- so this should all be very interesting.

[Jagsfansunshine]

Djokovic supposedly in the set according to one site

[baseballbunez]

According to Sports Collectors Daily- Venus, Djokovic, and Gauff autos in the Topps Tennis releases. Not specifically noted whether they were all set to be in chrome specifically but was info from the Topps summit earlier this year

[The Accountant]

Those are big additions

[Onepocketj]

Originally Posted by Jagsfansunshine

Djokovic supposedly in the set according to one site

This one might get expensive

[ThatGuyPal]

Originally Posted by Onepocketj

This one might get expensive

Nah it's straight to the bargain bin! lolll jk

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by Jagsfansunshine

I hope you're right - I'd love to grab a few cases on the cheap. The checklist looks strong enough for me and each box is loaded compared to 2021. Thousands of parallels sounds about par for the course nowadays.

I was surprised about how many cases of 2021 were getting ripped. This go around will be a great test for the tennis card demand, which is hard to estimate -- so this should all be very interesting.

Including Djokovic (as well as Gauff/Venus) would change things up. Prices wouldn't moon but they certainly wouldn't crater as if they weren't included in the set as demand will increase (for rippers/holders/flippers).

Originally Posted by Jagsfansunshine

Djokovic supposedly in the set according to one site

Originally Posted by baseballbunez

According to Sports Collectors Daily- Venus, Djokovic, and Gauff autos in the Topps Tennis releases. Not specifically noted whether they were all set to be in chrome specifically but was info from the Topps summit earlier this year

Originally Posted by The Accountant

Those are big additions

Definitely would be big additions if included in the TC set.

Originally Posted by Onepocketj

This one might get expensive

If Djokovic/Gauff/Venus autos are included in the set, prices will hold up a lot stronger at $200, that's for sure.

[The Accountant]

I’m not going to preorder until it’s confirmed. Would be a mega bummer if preordered and then they aren’t there…


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[Onepocketj]

Originally Posted by Jagsfansunshine

Djokovic supposedly in the set according to one site

Two cards away from having one of every one of his cards. Now I may have to work on another rainbow or two...

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by The Accountant

I’m not going to preorder until it’s confirmed. Would be a mega bummer if preordered and then they aren’t there…


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Hahaha, have you been reminded of 2022 TC BB? :P

[BRob1]

Topps today said Agassi will have chrome autos


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[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by BRob1

Topps today said Agassi will have chrome autos


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Where did they say this?

If true, definitely a step in the right direction.

[eastbayak]

Figured it'd be helpful to document the heavy hitters in one post.

What we know is included:
1. CA autos

What might also be included (need sources to verify):

1. Iga
2. Djokovic
3. Venus
4. Gauff
5. Agassi
6. Autos of players from the 2021 TC Tennis: No source but just an assumption of no contractual issues