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Soonerfan65 · 01-17-2017, 08:22 PM

I thought about the Zobrist auto but passed because i didnt really care for the pic they used.

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wilsonj12 · 01-17-2017, 08:35 PM

I'm still waiting for a pitcher auto ...

Lester, Arrieta, Hendricks, Lackey, Champman ...

Cavaliercards · 01-17-2017, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonj12

I'm still waiting for a pitcher auto ...

Lester, Arrieta, Hendricks, Lackey, Champman ...

Think there is any hope for that?

Gamecock · 01-17-2017, 08:37 PM

Given the popularity of Topps Now and the Cubs and the anticipation of what Topps Nows brings, I'm a little the surprised the numbered cards haven't sold out yet.
I'd expect the 1/1 to sell immediately but the fact the the #/10, #/25, and #49 haven't sold out tells me that's the zorbrist might not have been the way to go. Granted I'm just now getting back into the hobby so I may be way off here, but I figured the #'ed autos of a Cub in the White House would fly off the shelves immediately. They'll probably sell out in the 24 hours but I'm scratching my head here at Topps right now. ��

wilsonj12 · 01-17-2017, 11:19 PM

Problem with # auto's is that it is manufactured scaricity. There's very little difference between a signed /99 and a signed /1. And I'd argue the uncolored /99 is better looking than the /25 purple, /10 red (the /49 blue is debatable, the /1 gold looks almost identical because the curtain is gold).

At least with relics, base pieces are generally better for the low parallels. With autos though, you're trying to tap into some human emotion. Not worth it for me. (I'm a Cubs fan, PC only collector though.)

tiger221166 · 01-17-2017, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Soonerfan65

I thought about the Zobrist auto but passed because i didnt really care for the pic they used.

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Same. That was an odd choice.

Scrub · 01-18-2017, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by joejoemay

Also I am just kicking myself on not buying more WS autograph sets...getting any of these cards at a decent price is proving a tad bit difficult. Actually going to have to edit my Top Topps Now cards to include these. I figured $100 for most not the craziness I see on eBay. More power to the heavy buyers of those sets as in the end they are real money makers.

Is anyone still waiting on these sets from topps? I assume they shipped them all out...and still no Rizzos. Are those not going to be released? Anyone know?

mlbexpert · 01-18-2017, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrub

Is anyone still waiting on these sets from topps? I assume they shipped them all out...and still no Rizzos. Are those not going to be released? Anyone know?

Someone asked the same thing a couple weeks ago and at least one person on the forum mentioned they were still waiting for a set. My guess - Rizzo inbound to them. Topps shared a photo on Instagram last week with a Rizzo auto from the WS set, but only showed the 1/1 I believe.

wilsonj12 · 01-18-2017, 02:48 AM

Hopefully everyone who bought used code CUBSCONVENTION17 for 25% off ...

mlbexpert · 01-18-2017, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonj12

Hopefully everyone who bought used code CUBSCONVENTION17 for 25% off ...

Can't believe I forgot. Ugh. $25 down the drain.

Did it work for Topps Now?

wilsonj12 · 01-18-2017, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mlbexpert

Can't believe I forgot. Ugh. $25 down the drain.

Did it work for Topps Now?

It did for me ...

okumeister · 01-18-2017, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonj12

Hopefully everyone who bought used code CUBSCONVENTION17 for 25% off ...

Where/when was the coupon code initially announced?
Was it only valid for yesterday?
I tried now, but showed as invalid code.

joejoemay · 01-18-2017, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonj12

It's a shipping option that they offer for free but takes longer than first class mail ...

I've paid for the faster shipping in the past and it has made little to no difference...not worth the extra money IMO.

joejoemay · 01-18-2017, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonj12

I'm still waiting for a pitcher auto ...

Lester, Arrieta, Hendricks, Lackey, Champman ...

Saving their arms for next year.

joejoemay · 01-18-2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonj12

It did for me ...

Awesome for you...didn't use it myself as I didn't even think about it.

joejoemay · 01-18-2017, 10:01 AM

FYI CUBSCONVENTION17 Worked like a champ...

joejoemay · 01-18-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonj12

Hopefully everyone who bought used code CUBSCONVENTION17 for 25% off ...

wilsonj12 is my favorite person on the message boards today

joejoemay · 01-18-2017, 10:05 AM

I put a /10 in my cart and it said it wasn't valid...just FYI

Could be because I just used it to buy the base cards...

joejoemay · 01-18-2017, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by joejoemay

I put a /10 in my cart and it said it wasn't valid...just FYI

Could be because I just used it to buy the base cards...

OK it gave me the 25% off of the base cards and a 1/49 card so my guess is you can use the code once. Make sure to use all caps.

Malsk · 01-18-2017, 10:49 AM

I used the code and then tried to use it again and didn't work.

One time use by the looks of it. Make sure you make all decisions before checking out for good.

joejoemay · 01-18-2017, 10:55 AM

With 6 hours left the /10 /25 /49 have not sold out and I don't think they will. The Champion set auto's seem to demand higher prices depending on the color but I see no reason for these too.
I picked up the 1/99 and since I had the 25% off I picked up the blue:

If I were Topps, I'd reevaluate these and do something like this in 2017:
The Base Autograph card or B No Color Card: $99 or less and sell as many as you sell. Put the SN on them once the PR is announced.
/199 Team Color Card (Green, Blue, Red, Purple, Orange...whatever) and it's $150 or higher (also release a PR if it doesn't sell out) or print them all and add them to other product.
For the current card there is no reason whatsoever to have done the Purple /25..and while the /10 Red would look nice next to a /49 Blue if Zobrist was in uniform, there really wasn't a need for it. If they let the presses run on the $99 /99 card I think they would have made good money on this card...as it sits now I can't imagine the /10, or /25 selling out or even selling any.

The 1/1 is Gold okay, but should have an inscription or a different design....because just because you change the color and put a 1/1 stamp on it...who cares?

jubei777 · 01-18-2017, 11:03 AM

I'm hoping that since Topps has KB today for the Transcendent party, maybe he can sign his outstanding cards? Hoping to see some Brussels and Bryzzos today from their promo pics.

okumeister · 01-18-2017, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by okumeister

Where/when was the coupon code initially announced?
Was it only valid for yesterday?
I tried now, but showed as invalid code.

Nevermind.
I guess I wasn't logged in my account, and didn't work as a guest purchase.

I decided to go for 20 card bundle of each (non-autos), and saved $60 in total!
Haven't been buying the 20 card bundle in a long time, but thought this was a good opportunity to invest...
I like these type of release on Topps Now, as it can be sold as a "set" later on rather than having to break them all up.
Same with TBT when they had stuff like Ichiro 3000 hits, Ortiz Stadium Club design, etc.
I think there are (will be) tons of people who bought the cards yesterday/today, so the second market value will probably stay low, but couldn't resist the great sales price.

I honestly think Topps made mistake for not excluding Topps Now from the coupon applicable items.
They never have had Topps Now for sale prices.

kpete42 · 01-18-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jubei777

I'm hoping that since Topps has KB today for the Transcendent party, maybe he can sign his outstanding cards? Hoping to see some Brussels and Bryzzos today from their promo pics.

Man, you're telling me! This wait has been killing me.

Not to beat a dead horse, but has anyone contacted Topps about the status of the Brussels or Bryzzos and gotten a legit answer on expectations for shipping rather than their pre-determined corporate answer?

wilsonj12 · 01-18-2017, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by okumeister

Nevermind.
I guess I wasn't logged in my account, and didn't work as a guest purchase.

I decided to go for 20 card bundle of each (non-autos), and saved $60 in total!
Haven't been buying the 20 card bundle in a long time, but thought this was a good opportunity to invest...
I like these type of release on Topps Now, as it can be sold as a "set" later on rather than having to break them all up.
Same with TBT when they had stuff like Ichiro 3000 hits, Ortiz Stadium Club design, etc.
I think there are (will be) tons of people who bought the cards yesterday/today, so the second market value will probably stay low, but couldn't resist the great sales price.

I honestly think Topps made mistake for not excluding Topps Now from the coupon applicable items.
They never have had Topps Now for sale prices.

Well it was a Topps Now product that offered the discount. My guess is the intent is to draw in more Cubs fans to the series this season. Discount only applies to Cubs merchandise and only once ... so they just sold some discounted World Series sets. Maybe it was part of the calculation on how they'd sell bad photo Zobrist autos.

01-18-2017, 10:01 AM	#10816
joejoemay Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Braunfels Texas Posts: 9,898 toppsnowtoday joejoemay	FYI CUBSCONVENTION17 Worked like a champ... __________________ Chief Joe May Topps Now Today on Facebook Topps Now Master Set Collector https://www.facebook.com/groups/ToppsNow

01-18-2017, 10:05 AM	#10818
joejoemay Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Braunfels Texas Posts: 9,898 toppsnowtoday joejoemay	I put a /10 in my cart and it said it wasn't valid...just FYI Could be because I just used it to buy the base cards... __________________ Chief Joe May Topps Now Today on Facebook Topps Now Master Set Collector https://www.facebook.com/groups/ToppsNow

01-18-2017, 10:55 AM	#10821
joejoemay Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Braunfels Texas Posts: 9,898 toppsnowtoday joejoemay	With 6 hours left the /10 /25 /49 have not sold out and I don't think they will. The Champion set auto's seem to demand higher prices depending on the color but I see no reason for these too. I picked up the 1/99 and since I had the 25% off I picked up the blue: If I were Topps, I'd reevaluate these and do something like this in 2017: The Base Autograph card or B No Color Card: $99 or less and sell as many as you sell. Put the SN on them once the PR is announced. /199 Team Color Card (Green, Blue, Red, Purple, Orange...whatever) and it's $150 or higher (also release a PR if it doesn't sell out) or print them all and add them to other product. For the current card there is no reason whatsoever to have done the Purple /25..and while the /10 Red would look nice next to a /49 Blue if Zobrist was in uniform, there really wasn't a need for it. If they let the presses run on the $99 /99 card I think they would have made good money on this card...as it sits now I can't imagine the /10, or /25 selling out or even selling any. The 1/1 is Gold okay, but should have an inscription or a different design....because just because you change the color and put a 1/1 stamp on it...who cares? __________________ Chief Joe May Topps Now Today on Facebook Topps Now Master Set Collector https://www.facebook.com/groups/ToppsNow

01-17-2017, 08:22 PM	#10801
Soonerfan65 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Henryetta Oklahoma Posts: 1,898 tulsaoilerfan37	I thought about the Zobrist auto but passed because i didnt really care for the pic they used. Sent from my SM-G935R4 using Tapatalk

01-17-2017, 08:35 PM	#10802
wilsonj12 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 544	I'm still waiting for a pitcher auto ... Lester, Arrieta, Hendricks, Lackey, Champman ...

01-17-2017, 08:37 PM	#10804
Gamecock Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 250	Given the popularity of Topps Now and the Cubs and the anticipation of what Topps Nows brings, I'm a little the surprised the numbered cards haven't sold out yet. I'd expect the 1/1 to sell immediately but the fact the the #/10, #/25, and #49 haven't sold out tells me that's the zorbrist might not have been the way to go. Granted I'm just now getting back into the hobby so I may be way off here, but I figured the #'ed autos of a Cub in the White House would fly off the shelves immediately. They'll probably sell out in the 24 hours but I'm scratching my head here at Topps right now. ��

01-17-2017, 11:19 PM	#10805
wilsonj12 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 544	Problem with # auto's is that it is manufactured scaricity. There's very little difference between a signed /99 and a signed /1. And I'd argue the uncolored /99 is better looking than the /25 purple, /10 red (the /49 blue is debatable, the /1 gold looks almost identical because the curtain is gold). At least with relics, base pieces are generally better for the low parallels. With autos though, you're trying to tap into some human emotion. Not worth it for me. (I'm a Cubs fan, PC only collector though.)

01-18-2017, 02:48 AM	#10809
wilsonj12 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 544	Hopefully everyone who bought used code CUBSCONVENTION17 for 25% off ...

01-18-2017, 10:49 AM	#10820
Malsk Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,072 malskhotmailcom Malsk	I used the code and then tried to use it again and didn't work. One time use by the looks of it. Make sure you make all decisions before checking out for good.

01-18-2017, 11:03 AM	#10822
jubei777 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,437 jubei777	I'm hoping that since Topps has KB today for the Transcendent party, maybe he can sign his outstanding cards? Hoping to see some Brussels and Bryzzos today from their promo pics.