First Buzz: 2020 Topps Series 1 baseball cards - Page 60

MGiuseffi · 02-06-2020, 06:57 AM

After ripping and sorting a hobby case... Collation is not terrific. Between 8-13 of each base. Some dupes in my inserts and even a few triples in the silver packs. 4/8 of my die-cut inserts were damaged. Top edge.

I sound negative, but it's still a good rip. Really like the designs onca lot of the inserts and hits. Like most, not a huge fan of the parallels. They just don't pop, other than the foils.

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PDCCollectibles · 02-06-2020, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Stech36

I’m confused on if you’re kidding or not. That’s a fantastic break. Like top 1% with one hobby and jumbo box

He's either messing around or expecting WAY WAY to much....

Raleigh504 · 02-06-2020, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by anusinha

wonder if the golden ticket odds mean that there are ~40k hangers made. They probably didnt put more than 1 of these in the hangers. Or maybe they did, who knows.

Saw a guy pull one out of a retail hanger in a group I am in. Already has offers of $6k from people.

Not sure if that will hurt or not.

wyguy11 · 02-06-2020, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Raleigh504

Saw a guy pull one out of a retail hanger in a group I am in. Already has offers of $6k from people.

Not sure if that will hurt or not.

THESE SHOULD HAVE BEEN PHYSICAL HOBBY STORE EXCLUSIVE.

A reward for store owners and something to hype in store.

Specifically designed to get people into the shops.

NOT IN ANYTHING RETAIL

TOPPS is sucking of Wally and Target

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griffan15 · 02-06-2020, 08:48 AM

I'm SLOWLY ripping through my cases, but wanted to share a box I just had.

Jumbo Box:

Juan Soto Sleeve Patch (/150)
Lindor Bat Relic
Bellinger Hitting SP
Gerrit Cole SP (I believe these are 1-2 per case)
Cal Ripken Jr SSP (3rd short print in 1 box)
Dylan Cease RC BLACK (/69)

and these were in the SAME PACK

Gavin Lux RC GOLD FOIL RC
1985 Yordan Alvarez RC AUTO

Nutcracker33 · 02-06-2020, 09:12 AM

hahah i just saw this one on ebay, kinda cool (not mine)

BirdsFan55 · 02-06-2020, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nutcracker33

hahah i just saw this one on ebay, kinda cool (not mine)

Haha that's awesome! Might try to snag one when more are added to the market.

Soxfanguy · 02-06-2020, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by avicke

I just pulled the Yordan Alvarez Base Platinum 1 of 1 in a Break. 1st hobby box of the case. Yes, this is what shock looks like on a baseball card forum.

Trade you a Josh Fields 1/1 for that

Sheepdog104 · 02-06-2020, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cinnakaok

Just saw a picture of the Alonso ssp. Never thought I’d see a card with a polar bear on itp

I want this badly.

phil · 02-06-2020, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nutcracker33

hahah i just saw this one on ebay, kinda cool (not mine)

And only $2000/BO with a corner ding

BlowoutBuzz · 02-06-2020, 09:49 AM

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Neo · 02-06-2020, 09:51 AM

I want to hate this polar bear card really badly.

But I think its cool.

premium1981 · 02-06-2020, 09:55 AM

Did they have to pay the bear for using its image?

BlowoutBuzz · 02-06-2020, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by premium1981

Did they have to pay the bear for using its image?

Just Getty Images to compensate the photographer.

BlowoutBuzz · 02-06-2020, 10:00 AM

Here's the image for the Alonso SSP Series 2 action variation. Ha!

premium1981 · 02-06-2020, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BlowoutBuzz

Just Getty Images to compensate the photographer.

I don't think thats fair for the bear. Topps should owe the bear 1 fillet of Salmon for every SSP they made using that image. Only seems right.

Zeldafanatic15 · 02-06-2020, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wyguy11

THESE SHOULD HAVE BEEN PHYSICAL HOBBY STORE EXCLUSIVE.

A reward for store owners and something to hype in store.

Specifically designed to get people into the shops.

NOT IN ANYTHING RETAIL

TOPPS is sucking of Wally and Target

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I personally like when Topps throws retail a bone, and that more than likely is the only ticket in retail, or one of maybe 2 or 3.

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premium1981 · 02-06-2020, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeldafanatic15

I personally like when Topps throws retail a bone, and that more than likely is the only ticket in retail, or one of maybe 2 or 3.

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I agree, especially with how all of the distributors are treating everyone these days. The common-man needs a shot at them too.

wyguy11 · 02-06-2020, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeldafanatic15

I personally like when Topps throws retail a bone, and that more than likely is the only ticket in retail, or one of maybe 2 or 3.

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Other parallels is pushing it...Mom and Pop card stores used to be everywhere in the 90’s. We all know that.

So let’s ask, “ do we all like the atmosphere and experience of purchasing cardboard from big box stores?” The fingerings, the “excel” rep stealings of product, bums, and the lack of knowing where my money is going exactly is enough for me. I’d be fine if I never stepped foot in those places.

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bustsomewax · 02-06-2020, 11:21 AM

Sub $800 good price for a Jumbo Case?

DigsUT · 02-06-2020, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BirdsFan55

Haha that's awesome! Might try to snag one when more are added to the market.

Yea, not a Alonso collector, but I would love to have this card in the PC.

Mazman2727 · 02-06-2020, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by griffan15

I'm SLOWLY ripping through my cases, but wanted to share a box I just had.

Jumbo Box:

Juan Soto Sleeve Patch (/150)
Lindor Bat Relic
Bellinger Hitting SP
Gerrit Cole SP (I believe these are 1-2 per case)
Cal Ripken Jr SSP (3rd short print in 1 box)
Dylan Cease RC BLACK (/69)

and these were in the SAME PACK

Gavin Lux RC GOLD FOIL RC
1985 Yordan Alvarez RC AUTO

That actually is pretty funny because in my 4th hobby box the pack I ripped had a Black Gavin Lux /69 and was immediately followed by a base Yordan Rookie.

Neo · 02-06-2020, 12:05 PM

Any fellow Canadians refreshing walmart.ca looking for hangers? Listed but 'not available'.

Rage · 02-06-2020, 12:11 PM

Got my 4 hobby boxes yesterday, was expecting them tomorrow so that was a nice surprise when I got off work. I had stopped by target and also picked up a gang of hangers fat packs. Have opened 3 of the hobby so far, kinda disappointed that the lowest numbered parallel so far is a vintage stock but I lucked out with a very clean rainbow foil of Yordan in the first box and then in the second box my hit was an Acuna patch auto /30! (Napkin relic+sticker auto for /30 seems funny but not complaining whatsoever).

I will say that retail hangers seem loaded for the price compared to hobby. Hit an indy of Castillo and a rainbow foil of Bichette in the hangers among other goodies like a vintage stock and sp. I know my sample size is small but my hobby boxes were averaging just a couple each of golds/rainbows and only one sp so far out of the 3 hobbies.

I have a few jumbos on their way so hoping I can bust some black or /50 cards.

dhofman · 02-06-2020, 12:26 PM

I don't normally post...but needed to post my experience and rant a bit. I would gladly have taken what most people have communicated they got from ripping a box of this latest release. Last night I opened my first, and what will likely be my last, 2020 Series 1 Hobby Jumbo.

For starters, I picked it up at a local card store for $153 (sticker shock!). We are talking about Flagship....right? There will be more cards for this release in circulation than any other release this year. I swear I saw this for $550 a case 2 months ago?!?!? I like to support local businesses, but the distributors are absolutely raping consumers here...

I typically try to build a master set of base plus the base inserts and am usually quite happy with the numbered cards, inserts, colors, variations, etc. that come in a box. Then I buy retail hangers, hobby single packs, and singles to help complete things out. I will typically sleeve duplicate hotter rookie cards and put them in a box. I don't sell and hold onto cards because I simply like to collect and stick to flagship and update.

This time around I was very unhappy with the overall results. Best card I got was a (one) base Jordan Alvarez RC. My autograph card was very weak. I only got three numbered cards in the whole thing. Two where golds that are never going to be worth more than $1. The third was on the manufactured relic (black color variant of ohtani) that had a large ding in the corner (not that it really matters, it is a manufactured patch). The "used" relic was a cool looking 1985 Ozzie Smith bat slice, but that card is poorly centered/cut. Nothing great in the 5 gold foil or 5 rainbow foil cards received. There were no pink, black, blue, red, advanced stats, vintage stock, etc.... no further color variation, outside of the gold, gold foil, and black manufacture relic mentioned, in any of the packs opened, including silver packs. There was only 1 SP photo variation of a retired player (McGwire) that will never be worth more than a few bucks.

While I was able to complete the base set from the box, there were more duplicates when said and done than previous years. I am convinced the overall number of inserts per pack was smaller than last year. I think I have more duplicates with this release than I did from the 2019 update jumbo I opened. There is absolutely no value at all... I would have done better buying $150 in retail hanger packs.

Yes, I am whining. I feel better now! (not really!) Hope everyone else enjoys their cards! Have fun ripping!

02-06-2020, 09:49 AM	#1486
BlowoutBuzz Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 14,555	Now over 100 short-printed variations in the gallery >> BlowoutBuzz.com #collect __________________ www.blowoutbuzz.com >>><<< Got something cool or interesting that might be worth a story? Know someone whose collection could be profiled? Send me a DM.

02-06-2020, 09:51 AM	#1487
Neo Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 2,178	I want to hate this polar bear card really badly. But I think its cool. __________________ I found my dream card, and thus am finally NO LONGER looking for: 1997 Bowman Certified Gold Ink Autographs #CA35 Roy Halladay Hate your enemies//Save, save your friends//Find, find your place//Speak, speak the truth

02-06-2020, 10:00 AM	#1490
BlowoutBuzz Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 14,555	Here's the image for the Alonso SSP Series 2 action variation. Ha! __________________ www.blowoutbuzz.com >>><<< Got something cool or interesting that might be worth a story? Know someone whose collection could be profiled? Send me a DM.

02-06-2020, 12:05 PM	#1498
Neo Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 2,178	Any fellow Canadians refreshing walmart.ca looking for hangers? Listed but 'not available'. __________________ I found my dream card, and thus am finally NO LONGER looking for: 1997 Bowman Certified Gold Ink Autographs #CA35 Roy Halladay Hate your enemies//Save, save your friends//Find, find your place//Speak, speak the truth

02-06-2020, 06:57 AM	#1476
MGiuseffi Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 379 MGiuseffi1969	After ripping and sorting a hobby case... Collation is not terrific. Between 8-13 of each base. Some dupes in my inserts and even a few triples in the silver packs. 4/8 of my die-cut inserts were damaged. Top edge. I sound negative, but it's still a good rip. Really like the designs onca lot of the inserts and hits. Like most, not a huge fan of the parallels. They just don't pop, other than the foils. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

02-06-2020, 08:48 AM	#1480
griffan15 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 7,540 griffan15	I'm SLOWLY ripping through my cases, but wanted to share a box I just had. Jumbo Box: Juan Soto Sleeve Patch (/150) Lindor Bat Relic Bellinger Hitting SP Gerrit Cole SP (I believe these are 1-2 per case) Cal Ripken Jr SSP (3rd short print in 1 box) Dylan Cease RC BLACK (/69) and these were in the SAME PACK Gavin Lux RC GOLD FOIL RC 1985 Yordan Alvarez RC AUTO

02-06-2020, 09:12 AM	#1481
Nutcracker33 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: HK Posts: 2,228 nutcracker33_cards nutcracker33	hahah i just saw this one on ebay, kinda cool (not mine)

02-06-2020, 09:55 AM	#1488
premium1981 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,848	Did they have to pay the bear for using its image?

02-06-2020, 11:21 AM	#1495
bustsomewax Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Posts: 6,946	Sub $800 good price for a Jumbo Case?

02-06-2020, 12:11 PM	#1499
Rage Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA Posts: 3,696 santacruzbaseballcards1	Got my 4 hobby boxes yesterday, was expecting them tomorrow so that was a nice surprise when I got off work. I had stopped by target and also picked up a gang of hangers fat packs. Have opened 3 of the hobby so far, kinda disappointed that the lowest numbered parallel so far is a vintage stock but I lucked out with a very clean rainbow foil of Yordan in the first box and then in the second box my hit was an Acuna patch auto /30! (Napkin relic+sticker auto for /30 seems funny but not complaining whatsoever). I will say that retail hangers seem loaded for the price compared to hobby. Hit an indy of Castillo and a rainbow foil of Bichette in the hangers among other goodies like a vintage stock and sp. I know my sample size is small but my hobby boxes were averaging just a couple each of golds/rainbows and only one sp so far out of the 3 hobbies. I have a few jumbos on their way so hoping I can bust some black or /50 cards.

02-06-2020, 12:26 PM	#1500
dhofman Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 7	I don't normally post...but needed to post my experience and rant a bit. I would gladly have taken what most people have communicated they got from ripping a box of this latest release. Last night I opened my first, and what will likely be my last, 2020 Series 1 Hobby Jumbo. For starters, I picked it up at a local card store for $153 (sticker shock!). We are talking about Flagship....right? There will be more cards for this release in circulation than any other release this year. I swear I saw this for $550 a case 2 months ago?!?!? I like to support local businesses, but the distributors are absolutely raping consumers here... I typically try to build a master set of base plus the base inserts and am usually quite happy with the numbered cards, inserts, colors, variations, etc. that come in a box. Then I buy retail hangers, hobby single packs, and singles to help complete things out. I will typically sleeve duplicate hotter rookie cards and put them in a box. I don't sell and hold onto cards because I simply like to collect and stick to flagship and update. This time around I was very unhappy with the overall results. Best card I got was a (one) base Jordan Alvarez RC. My autograph card was very weak. I only got three numbered cards in the whole thing. Two where golds that are never going to be worth more than $1. The third was on the manufactured relic (black color variant of ohtani) that had a large ding in the corner (not that it really matters, it is a manufactured patch). The "used" relic was a cool looking 1985 Ozzie Smith bat slice, but that card is poorly centered/cut. Nothing great in the 5 gold foil or 5 rainbow foil cards received. There were no pink, black, blue, red, advanced stats, vintage stock, etc.... no further color variation, outside of the gold, gold foil, and black manufacture relic mentioned, in any of the packs opened, including silver packs. There was only 1 SP photo variation of a retired player (McGwire) that will never be worth more than a few bucks. While I was able to complete the base set from the box, there were more duplicates when said and done than previous years. I am convinced the overall number of inserts per pack was smaller than last year. I think I have more duplicates with this release than I did from the 2019 update jumbo I opened. There is absolutely no value at all... I would have done better buying $150 in retail hanger packs. Yes, I am whining. I feel better now! (not really!) Hope everyone else enjoys their cards! Have fun ripping!