Who is a fan of framed cards?

hermanotarjeta · 02-12-2023, 03:28 PM

I believe topps believes the card enthusiasts love the metal-framed card - they use them as case hits in museum collection and pack hits in gold label. Plus they are featured prominently in their highest-end product, transcendent. Furthermore they have helped to fuel sales of gilded.

But do we actually like them, or does topps just think we like them?

stormshadow815 · 02-12-2023, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

I believe topps believes the card enthusiasts love the metal-framed card - they use them as case hits in museum collection and pack hits in gold label. Plus they are featured prominently in their highest-end product, transcendent.

But do we actually like them, or does topps just think we like them?

Only ones I have ever been a fan of was the very first time they made Museum Collection, when it was an insert in Marquee and not a stand alone product.

oldgoldy97 · 02-12-2023, 03:31 PM

Not interested.

Hollywood42 · 02-12-2023, 03:32 PM

They were very popular on here in the mid 2010s. I was just thinking to myself the other day actually that it's interesting you don't see much love for them anymore

rainmaker · 02-12-2023, 03:45 PM

Never held one in hand but from scans they look cheap or tacky... maybe more just gimmicky.

eldustino · 02-12-2023, 04:09 PM

Definitely nice, premium feeling, and I have a couple dozen from different products. I have some favorites (Transcendent autos) and some very curious ones (2016 Jorge De La Rosa flagship /10)

I don't love them, but like them better when in a PSA holder.

Back in like 2014 and 2015 they were actually /10 inserts in flagship, would have made a noticeable difference in weight on practically any box format.

eye4talent · 02-12-2023, 04:26 PM

I like them in limited application.

The mid-2010s Topps parallels were fun and different. I actually dig Gold Label autos—at least from 2018 and 2019, when the designs were good. It makes sense for a set with a gold theme to have some cards that are kinda sorta gold-plated.

And the Topps Transcendent base cards… I like them, especially considering how limited they are. Beyond that, though, it’s not as exciting to see the frames on Transcendent autos and other cards of that ilk.

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Badgers0821 · 02-12-2023, 04:35 PM

Im a big fan of Museum Collection frames, the frames with the nice photos/artwork make them very nice and they are pretty high quality. Other products are just meh.

MoreToppsPlease · 02-12-2023, 04:48 PM

They’re heavy, take about a lot more space and require different supplies.

Pure metal cards are much nicer, but the grading lobby would never accept them.

towerymt · 02-12-2023, 04:50 PM

I like the serial numbered rookie cards.

Most do not like them that much. If I sold all of mine, I wouldn't miss them.

fabiani12333 · 02-12-2023, 05:06 PM

I have several framed cards in my collection -- I like Transcendent, specifically.

I also have a card from Topps' first framed card release -- 2011 Marquee Museum Collection.

The Museum, Definitive and Gold Label frame cards I mostly don't care for.

fabiani12333 · 02-12-2023, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by stormshadow815

Only ones I have ever been a fan of was the very first time they made Museum Collection, when it was an insert in Marquee and not a stand alone product.

They had a hologram background -- pretty cool.

speedyjg13 · 02-12-2023, 05:10 PM

I love them! Here are a few examples from the 2011 Marquee people mentioned and the traditional MC framed autos. I personally wish they kept the gold frames to just MC and hope they bring back Marquee gold framed autos. I think out of all the gold frames, the Gold Label brand are the cheapest ones.

eye4talent · 02-12-2023, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by towerymt

I like the serial numbered rookie cards.

Most do not like them that much. If I sold all of mine, I wouldn't miss them.

I sold both of my Soto reds. I miss them a little.

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fabiani12333 · 02-12-2023, 05:48 PM

My boys:

speedyjg13 · 02-12-2023, 05:50 PM

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My boys:

Wow! Not sure which i like most.

The Posey because it's from 2011 Marquee and these were never done again or the Barry because its Barry. Either way, nice cards!

fabiani12333 · 02-12-2023, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

Wow! Not sure which i like most.

The Posey because it's from 2011 Marquee and these were never done again or the Barry because its Barry. Either way, nice cards!

Thanks.

GuamWax · 02-12-2023, 10:16 PM

Monster cards! That Bonds!

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My boys:

SoCal1985 · 02-12-2023, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

I love them! Here are a few examples from the 2011 Marquee people mentioned and the traditional MC framed autos. I personally wish they kept the gold frames to just MC and hope they bring back Marquee gold framed autos. I think out of all the gold frames, the Gold Label brand are the cheapest ones.

Beautiful cards!!

PuddleMonkey · 02-12-2023, 11:35 PM

I didn't make my triumphant return to cards until around 2018 and when I first laid eyes on these framed cards I was disgusted with humanity. Not that I wasn't already disgusted with humanity, but this didn't help things. You framed collectors I put in the same league as card trimmers, patch swappers and counterfeiters.

DioBrando · 02-13-2023, 08:29 AM

Framed cards are fine as long as they are kept somewhat limited. I have some transcendent singles and they do look pretty nice. Also have some P70 AP's and the frame improves the overall appearance 100%. Knowing topps they will release a all framed version of flagship this year

yodastories · 02-13-2023, 08:44 AM

I hate it. Gold frames are pure '80s cheese.

jduds · 02-13-2023, 08:50 AM

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I hate it. Gold frames are pure '80s cheese.

I agree with this 100$. It makes the high-end stuff they use them on look cheap.

supercollector2 · 02-13-2023, 03:26 PM

In hand framed cards can look amazing

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TooManyCards76 · 02-14-2023, 08:18 AM

I love Gold Framed Autos from Definitive and Museum Collection (add Silver Framed from MC too) because of the designs… However I’m not a fan of any Gold Label or any horizontal designs that Transcendent may have. I’ve got about a dozen Gold Frames cards, though I’d probably only miss the 2018 Definitive Purple /10 Ohtani Auto BGS quad 9.5. But I’m really only attached to about 5-6 of my cards if I sold them all, so that Ohtani is up there on my list of favorites

02-12-2023, 03:28 PM	#1
hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 21,053	Who is a fan of framed cards? I believe topps believes the card enthusiasts love the metal-framed card - they use them as case hits in museum collection and pack hits in gold label. Plus they are featured prominently in their highest-end product, transcendent. Furthermore they have helped to fuel sales of gilded. But do we actually like them, or does topps just think we like them?

02-12-2023, 03:31 PM	#3
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50,380	Not interested. __________________ Truly riveting discussion: that’s what your wife/girlfriend/sheep said.

02-12-2023, 03:32 PM	#4
Hollywood42 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 39,476 Hollywood42	They were very popular on here in the mid 2010s. I was just thinking to myself the other day actually that it's interesting you don't see much love for them anymore __________________ Collecting the Twins All my PC wants/haves available at hollywood42cards.com

02-12-2023, 03:45 PM	#5
rainmaker Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 2,824 thewescoast	Never held one in hand but from scans they look cheap or tacky... maybe more just gimmicky. __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/152850287@N08/albums

02-12-2023, 04:26 PM	#7
eye4talent Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 7,919 eye4talent eye4talent	Who is a fan of framed cards? I like them in limited application. The mid-2010s Topps parallels were fun and different. I actually dig Gold Label autos—at least from 2018 and 2019, when the designs were good. It makes sense for a set with a gold theme to have some cards that are kinda sorta gold-plated. And the Topps Transcendent base cards… I like them, especially considering how limited they are. Beyond that, though, it’s not as exciting to see the frames on Transcendent autos and other cards of that ilk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

02-12-2023, 04:09 PM	#6
eldustino Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 2,245	Definitely nice, premium feeling, and I have a couple dozen from different products. I have some favorites (Transcendent autos) and some very curious ones (2016 Jorge De La Rosa flagship /10) I don't love them, but like them better when in a PSA holder. Back in like 2014 and 2015 they were actually /10 inserts in flagship, would have made a noticeable difference in weight on practically any box format.

02-12-2023, 04:35 PM	#8
Badgers0821 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 8,048	Im a big fan of Museum Collection frames, the frames with the nice photos/artwork make them very nice and they are pretty high quality. Other products are just meh.

02-12-2023, 04:48 PM	#9
MoreToppsPlease Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 8,676	They’re heavy, take about a lot more space and require different supplies. Pure metal cards are much nicer, but the grading lobby would never accept them. __________________ IRS Tax Tip 2022-57 A hobby is any activity that a person pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. People operate a business with the intention of making a profit.

02-12-2023, 04:50 PM	#10
towerymt Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: VA Posts: 8,746	I like the serial numbered rookie cards. Most do not like them that much. If I sold all of mine, I wouldn't miss them.

02-12-2023, 05:06 PM	#11
fabiani12333 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 11,622	I have several framed cards in my collection -- I like Transcendent, specifically. I also have a card from Topps' first framed card release -- 2011 Marquee Museum Collection. The Museum, Definitive and Gold Label frame cards I mostly don't care for.

02-12-2023, 05:10 PM	#13
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,207	I love them! Here are a few examples from the 2011 Marquee people mentioned and the traditional MC framed autos. I personally wish they kept the gold frames to just MC and hope they bring back Marquee gold framed autos. I think out of all the gold frames, the Gold Label brand are the cheapest ones. __________________ Current PC: Mike Trout Prior PC: David Fletcher & Jered Weaver https://www.flickr.com/photos/speedyjg13/albums

02-12-2023, 05:48 PM	#15
fabiani12333 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 11,622	My boys:

02-12-2023, 11:35 PM	#20
PuddleMonkey Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,103	I didn't make my triumphant return to cards until around 2018 and when I first laid eyes on these framed cards I was disgusted with humanity. Not that I wasn't already disgusted with humanity, but this didn't help things. You framed collectors I put in the same league as card trimmers, patch swappers and counterfeiters.

02-13-2023, 08:29 AM	#21
DioBrando Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,583	Framed cards are fine as long as they are kept somewhat limited. I have some transcendent singles and they do look pretty nice. Also have some P70 AP's and the frame improves the overall appearance 100%. Knowing topps they will release a all framed version of flagship this year __________________ 1312 no gods, no masters

02-13-2023, 08:44 AM	#22
yodastories Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: 704 Posts: 309	I hate it. Gold frames are pure '80s cheese.

02-13-2023, 03:26 PM	#24
supercollector2 Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 155	In hand framed cards can look amazing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-14-2023, 08:18 AM	#25
TooManyCards76 Banned - PBM Join Date: Nov 2022 Posts: 368	I love Gold Framed Autos from Definitive and Museum Collection (add Silver Framed from MC too) because of the designs… However I’m not a fan of any Gold Label or any horizontal designs that Transcendent may have. I’ve got about a dozen Gold Frames cards, though I’d probably only miss the 2018 Definitive Purple /10 Ohtani Auto BGS quad 9.5. But I’m really only attached to about 5-6 of my cards if I sold them all, so that Ohtani is up there on my list of favorites