2011 Topps Update Boxes

mlbexpert · 10-12-2016, 12:47 PM

Hey all -

I just got a promotion at work. Woohoo! And wanted to celebrate by ripping a box or two of 2011 Topps Update. I never had the joy of pulling a Trout RC and I know it's only going to get more unlikely going forward, so I want to take the chance.

Do you know anywhere that is reputable and reasonably priced for me to buy? Maybe a member here? I'm very nervous to just get something off eBay and BO doesn't have any left.

Thanks so much for the help!

Doublexthebeast · 10-12-2016, 03:30 PM

I haven't seen any of these boxes in a while. I bet somebody knows where some are.

aggie4ever · 10-12-2016, 04:21 PM

Unfortunately, these boxes have gone up so much in price, it's probably not worth taking a chance and busting one. BO's main online competitor has boxes for $380.

REGGIE206 · 10-12-2016, 06:06 PM

My advice: just treat yourself with a graded BGS 9.5 or 10 Topps Update Mike Trout RC. That way, the card you want is in excellent condition and centered well. If you rip open a box, there is a chance you won't get one or you might get a very off centered one.

cnewby · 10-12-2016, 06:07 PM

Ill sell you my diamond anny I just listed om eBay to appease your temptation.

NorCalSCM · 10-12-2016, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cnewby

Ill sell you my diamond anny I just listed om eBay to appease your temptation.

Cute one.. LOL

speedyjg13 · 10-12-2016, 07:15 PM

Why take a chance on a box? Just buy the Trout card you want, it will be cheaper that way.

Hamfisted9 · 10-12-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

Why take a chance on a box? Just buy the Trout card you want, it will be cheaper that way.

I think he wants to have an experience of pack pulling a rookie. Sometimes it's not about the money but about the fun and experience.

Congrats on the promotion. I don't think we can publicly post competitors to BO on here but there are boxes out there that would be safe to buy.

mlbexpert · 10-12-2016, 07:53 PM

Yeah, I figured it's cheaper and more guaranteed to just buy a 9.5 RC, but I'm willing to take the risk to have the experience of pulling it. I'm a ripper. And couldn't afford any wax in 2011 so I missed out. Now I can, thankfully, so hoping to make up for some missed memories. To me, this card is the modern day holy grail for RCs, and has always been a huge missing moment for me. Will let you know if I get any and what I pull.

Thanks for the advice and info!!

base set · 10-12-2016, 07:57 PM

I need to trade a raw one for a Miguel Cabrera raw RC. Will take me forever to get around to grading my Trout RC stash - ripped a lot of it, scored a Rizzo Hope Anniversary /60 RC. Lots of other good RC in that release. Altuve, JD Martinez, Dee Gordon, Paul Goldschmidt too I think. Happy Ripping!

bwalter1 · 10-12-2016, 08:17 PM

Ah the good days of ripping 2011 update. I don't think I ever ripped hobby I got lucky with the Walmart boxes. I ripped a good amount of them 15+ and came away with I think 9 trouts. One hitting a black label and another of the walmart blue a 9.5.

mlbexpert · 10-12-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bwalter1

Ah the good days of ripping 2011 update. I don't think I ever ripped hobby I got lucky with the Walmart boxes. I ripped a good amount of them 15+ and came away with I think 9 trouts. One hitting a black label and another of the walmart blue a 9.5.

Wow. That's pretty amazing!! Good ole days indeed.

37Jetson · 10-12-2016, 09:03 PM

The 2011 Topps Update blasters seemed like they would pop up at Walmart for $11.99 for a couple of years after issue. I bought a to. Of them, but sold all of Trout's for under $10 each.

Flkrsn5 · 10-12-2016, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 37Jetson

The 2011 Topps Update blasters seemed like they would pop up at Walmart for $11.99 for a couple of years after issue. I bought a to. Of them, but sold all of Trout's for under $10 each.

They use to be plentiful int he value boxes as well...I've never hit any though. I was better off keeping them and selling them for $20 a pack lol.

vwnut13 · 10-12-2016, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mlbexpert

Now I can, thankfully, so hoping to make up for some missed memories.

To be honest, it wasn't memorable to pull a Mike Trout rookie in 2011.

mlbexpert · 10-13-2016, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by vwnut13

To be honest, it wasn't memorable to pull a Mike Trout rookie in 2011.

Ha. Fair point. I'm sure it was still exciting to look through old boxes to find them in your collection though. I know I've had that moment a couple of times with other rookies and prospects.

deemsterz33 · 10-13-2016, 03:31 AM

For just a little bit more $$, you could grab a graded Update Trout and a 2010 Elite Auto. Then have fun ripping open your mail

But I do get it, good luck on the box!

cpa85 · 10-13-2016, 07:54 AM

Well, this has clearly been a blindspot for me. I only got back into the hobby about 13 months ago but I'm still kind of embarrassed that I didn't notice the incredible demand placed on this. I never would have imagined the prices such a mass-produced product would fetch due to a single player (even if he is Mike Trout).

No 1 · 10-13-2016, 06:51 PM

Good luck bro, last time i had that feeling. I paid $800 for a box of 1996-97 Topps Chrome for a chance at a Kobe Ref RC. Didnt pull one. Looking back i should have just bought one outright.

mlbexpert · 10-13-2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by No 1

Good luck bro, last time i had that feeling. I paid $800 for a box of 1996-97 Topps Chrome for a chance at a Kobe Ref RC. Didnt pull one. Looking back i should have just bought one outright.

Ouch. Yeah, that has to sting. It would definitely suck to not pull one, but such is the thrill of the chase... Generally when I bust wax, I'm not hoping for one specific card, so even if a box is disappointing, there's generally something I think is okay. With this, it's zero sum, all or nothing, either I hit one, or I don't...

ryanscardz · 10-14-2016, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by No 1

Good luck bro, last time i had that feeling. I paid $800 for a box of 1996-97 Topps Chrome for a chance at a Kobe Ref RC. Didnt pull one. Looking back i should have just bought one outright.

Yep - mine were last month. On a whim I decided to buy a box of 1993 Finest Baseball and a box of 1993 SP Baseball - for the memories. No Jeter in the SP or Damon's either not that they would have helped much and most of my Finest were scratched up probably due to the box being taken to shows for a good part of 20 years. It was a 1k + loss overall.

centereacan06 · 10-14-2016, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cpa85

Well, this has clearly been a blindspot for me. I only got back into the hobby about 13 months ago but I'm still kind of embarrassed that I didn't notice the incredible demand placed on this. I never would have imagined the prices such a mass-produced product would fetch due to a single player (even if he is Mike Trout).

Yep. Not only because the base is a high dollar card, but the parallels can go for crazy money.

There are also some other rookies who in any other year would be the top player on the checklist (Altuve, Rizzo, etc...). Just a tremendous checklist.

66_Fiat · 10-14-2016, 09:19 AM

Some time in the Fall of 2013, I bought a case of Update blasters from BO. I didn't hit a single Trout. I would recommend buying a nice graded Trout instead.

blackbears86 · 10-14-2016, 09:25 AM

good luck OP!! I totally understand where you are coming from.

I went through this experience in football, hoping to pull a Brady auto rookie and got lucky.

Best of luck!

bryun · 10-14-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by vwnut13

To be honest, it wasn't memorable to pull a Mike Trout rookie in 2011.

I was into Trumbo that year.. Whoops!

10-12-2016, 12:47 PM	#1
mlbexpert Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 2,245	2011 Topps Update Boxes Hey all - I just got a promotion at work. Woohoo! And wanted to celebrate by ripping a box or two of 2011 Topps Update. I never had the joy of pulling a Trout RC and I know it's only going to get more unlikely going forward, so I want to take the chance. Do you know anywhere that is reputable and reasonably priced for me to buy? Maybe a member here? I'm very nervous to just get something off eBay and BO doesn't have any left. Thanks so much for the help!

10-12-2016, 03:30 PM	#2
Doublexthebeast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 8,806	I haven't seen any of these boxes in a while. I bet somebody knows where some are. __________________ Shane McClanahan Super Collector. Always Buying.

10-12-2016, 06:06 PM	#4
REGGIE206 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mukilteo, WA (hometown: Vallejo, CA) Posts: 9,786	My advice: just treat yourself with a graded BGS 9.5 or 10 Topps Update Mike Trout RC. That way, the card you want is in excellent condition and centered well. If you rip open a box, there is a chance you won't get one or you might get a very off centered one. __________________ INSTAGRAM: my_card_collection 📸

10-12-2016, 06:07 PM	#5
cnewby Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: MI Posts: 18,345	Ill sell you my diamond anny I just listed om eBay to appease your temptation. __________________ #ALLRISE - THE ORIGINAL HASHTAG - ALL OTHERS ARE CUTE IMITATIONS

10-12-2016, 07:15 PM	#7
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,268	Why take a chance on a box? Just buy the Trout card you want, it will be cheaper that way. __________________ Current PC: Mike Trout Prior PC: David Fletcher & Jered Weaver https://www.flickr.com/photos/speedyjg13/albums

10-12-2016, 04:21 PM	#3
aggie4ever Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 6,800 aggie4ever	Unfortunately, these boxes have gone up so much in price, it's probably not worth taking a chance and busting one. BO's main online competitor has boxes for $380.

10-12-2016, 07:53 PM	#9
mlbexpert Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 2,245	Yeah, I figured it's cheaper and more guaranteed to just buy a 9.5 RC, but I'm willing to take the risk to have the experience of pulling it. I'm a ripper. And couldn't afford any wax in 2011 so I missed out. Now I can, thankfully, so hoping to make up for some missed memories. To me, this card is the modern day holy grail for RCs, and has always been a huge missing moment for me. Will let you know if I get any and what I pull. Thanks for the advice and info!!

10-12-2016, 07:57 PM	#10
base set Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NW Michigan Posts: 9,494	I need to trade a raw one for a Miguel Cabrera raw RC. Will take me forever to get around to grading my Trout RC stash - ripped a lot of it, scored a Rizzo Hope Anniversary /60 RC. Lots of other good RC in that release. Altuve, JD Martinez, Dee Gordon, Paul Goldschmidt too I think. Happy Ripping!

10-12-2016, 08:17 PM	#11
bwalter1 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,098	Ah the good days of ripping 2011 update. I don't think I ever ripped hobby I got lucky with the Walmart boxes. I ripped a good amount of them 15+ and came away with I think 9 trouts. One hitting a black label and another of the walmart blue a 9.5. __________________ http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/bwalter22/library/ Currently working on 2017 Topps Heritage Blue Refractor /68 set. Pm me if you have any for sale/trade

10-12-2016, 09:03 PM	#13
37Jetson Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 12,871 Tigers1984WS	The 2011 Topps Update blasters seemed like they would pop up at Walmart for $11.99 for a couple of years after issue. I bought a to. Of them, but sold all of Trout's for under $10 each. __________________ *Collecting Vintage Detroit Tigers*

10-13-2016, 03:31 AM	#17
deemsterz33 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 5,924 phunkified	For just a little bit more $$, you could grab a graded Update Trout and a 2010 Elite Auto. Then have fun ripping open your mail But I do get it, good luck on the box!

10-13-2016, 07:54 AM	#18
cpa85 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 895 cpa712 cpa85	Well, this has clearly been a blindspot for me. I only got back into the hobby about 13 months ago but I'm still kind of embarrassed that I didn't notice the incredible demand placed on this. I never would have imagined the prices such a mass-produced product would fetch due to a single player (even if he is Mike Trout).

10-13-2016, 06:51 PM	#19
No 1 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: VA Posts: 2,694	Good luck bro, last time i had that feeling. I paid $800 for a box of 1996-97 Topps Chrome for a chance at a Kobe Ref RC. Didnt pull one. Looking back i should have just bought one outright.

10-14-2016, 09:19 AM	#23
66_Fiat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 3,168	Some time in the Fall of 2013, I bought a case of Update blasters from BO. I didn't hit a single Trout. I would recommend buying a nice graded Trout instead. __________________ There is a difference between best hitter and best player. Paying nicely for 2013 and 2015 TTT Pujols "The Machine" patches!

10-14-2016, 09:25 AM	#24
blackbears86 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: maine Posts: 17,182 blackbears86	good luck OP!! I totally understand where you are coming from. I went through this experience in football, hoping to pull a Brady auto rookie and got lucky. Best of luck!