Topps Collectors Stories

laper74 · 03-31-2025, 09:39 AM

Hello Everyone,

Been on the boards for a long time and probably participated in some breaks with you guys. Been breaking with Houdini, Matt and Buffi for years. Nothing but positive interactions and experiences on Blowout...... awesome community of hobby enthusiasts !!

I wanted to share the video that Topps recently shot about me and my family.

I hope you enjoy our little collecting story !

Happy collecting everyone !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHqX9SDYHI4

ThoseBackPages · 03-31-2025, 09:53 AM

i actually watched this last night! haha

really enjoyed it. was shocked to see Topps feature someone that is a collector.
what they usually do is promote people in their inner circle and/or famous folks.

it was refreshing to see someone that collects.

what makes it more impressive are the hoops that Fanatics had to jump through
to make this happen. im sure they had to get clearance from the NYSE and LIRR
to do that much filming.

lastly, shoutout to you for dealing with the LIRR for all this time. i dealt with
the Ronkonkoma line for about a decade before having enough! haha

laper74 · 03-31-2025, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i actually watched this last night! haha

really enjoyed it. was shocked to see Topps feature someone that is a collector.
what they usually do is promote people in their inner circle and/or famous folks.

it was refreshing to see someone that collects.

what makes it more impressive are the hoops that Fanatics had to jump through
to make this happen. im sure they had to get clearance from the NYSE and LIRR
to do that much filming.

lastly, shoutout to you for dealing with the LIRR for all this time. i dealt with
the Ronkonkoma line for about a decade before having enough! haha

The red tape was a hurdle for sure...... back and forth between legal departments for about 2 weeks was the worst of it !

Really glad you enjoyed it !

finfangfan · 03-31-2025, 10:07 AM

That’s fun! Thanks for sharing!

bigdog2003 · 03-31-2025, 10:09 AM

I saw that the day it was released. Glad to see actual collectors being shown. You have some really nice stuff in your collection.

Bcr · 03-31-2025, 10:16 AM

Love the collection and was a great story. Thanks for sharing!

PackGeek · 03-31-2025, 10:42 AM

I didn't work on this video, but it's my favorite piece that our content team has created! Extremely relatable.

And for the record - we are making a big push to tell Collector Stories, so there will be more of this sort of content coming soon.

StellaBlue71 · 03-31-2025, 11:17 AM

Former NYSE worker and fellow collector. Fun vid.

NYRE2PECT · 03-31-2025, 11:41 AM

Love it.

laper74 · 03-31-2025, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog2003

I saw that the day it was released. Glad to see actual collectors being shown. You have some really nice stuff in your collection.

Thank you !

laper74 · 03-31-2025, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by finfangfan

That’s fun! Thanks for sharing!

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Originally Posted by Bcr

Love the collection and was a great story. Thanks for sharing!

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Originally Posted by NYRE2PECT

Love it.

Thank you guys !

laper74 · 03-31-2025, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PackGeek

I didn't work on this video, but it's my favorite piece that our content team has created! Extremely relatable.

And for the record - we are making a big push to tell Collector Stories, so there will be more of this sort of content coming soon.

Your content team was amazing ! They worked long hours on 3 shoots to get this short film together........ They were a pleasure to work with and made this a very painless undertaking. Really fun and exciting experience for my boys.

Can't wait to see the next episodes !

PackGeek · 03-31-2025, 12:28 PM

Much appreciated. Great stories make for great content. Thanks for letting us share yours!

7nohitter · 03-31-2025, 07:10 PM

Very cool, my man. A true collector!!

Poorboy · 03-31-2025, 07:24 PM

awesome video

HunterConnorMom · 03-31-2025, 07:39 PM

Thanks for sharing and telling your story - it’s awesome! Growing up, also had a similar experience opening packs with my parents. My kids enjoy opening packs mostly Pokémon and baseball. Love that you will leave a legacy of cards and memories for your kids. Good luck expanding your Yankees collection.

rms13 · 03-31-2025, 07:56 PM

Awesome video and story. A true collector which seems rare around here these days. That video will probably drive some people crazy here seeing some of those cards that nobody here will ever have a chance to own like the 1/1 Trout/Ohtani/Pujols. Lots of awesome cards. I'm a Red Sox fan but I still approve!

eldustino · 03-31-2025, 07:57 PM

Really great - thanks for sharing your story, your memories, your family, and some impressive PC items to boot!

Also, props to the Topps creative team that captured and edited the story. Clearly a big effort from some talented individuals. Great vision, and great restraint to let the story be told without feeling like a commercial.

corockies · 03-31-2025, 10:04 PM

Those 6 Judge Bowman Black autos. - wow! Insane you own that many. Super under-rated cards.

eastbayak · 04-01-2025, 12:41 PM

Thank you for sharing your story!

You're fortunate to have such a supportive family (of your love for sports and the hobby). And to be able to bond with your kids over something you (and they) love, that's beautiful.

These are the true measures of wealth in one's life.

Your PC is pretty sweet too!

hexthem4n · 04-01-2025, 01:46 PM

Awesome man! Love the story and hope to do the same with my kiddos.

laper74 · 04-02-2025, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 7nohitter

Very cool, my man. A true collector!!

Thank you !

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Originally Posted by Poorboy

awesome video

Much appreciated !

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Originally Posted by HunterConnorMom

Thanks for sharing and telling your story - it’s awesome! Growing up, also had a similar experience opening packs with my parents. My kids enjoy opening packs mostly Pokémon and baseball. Love that you will leave a legacy of cards and memories for your kids. Good luck expanding your Yankees collection.

TY and good luck with your legacy as well !

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Originally Posted by rms13

Awesome video and story. A true collector which seems rare around here these days. That video will probably drive some people crazy here seeing some of those cards that nobody here will ever have a chance to own like the 1/1 Trout/Ohtani/Pujols. Lots of awesome cards. I'm a Red Sox fan but I still approve!

Thank you very much..... please tell Devers to start hitting, he is on my roto team ! lol

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Originally Posted by eldustino

Really great - thanks for sharing your story, your memories, your family, and some impressive PC items to boot!

Also, props to the Topps creative team that captured and edited the story. Clearly a big effort from some talented individuals. Great vision, and great restraint to let the story be told without feeling like a commercial.

Thank you......The Fanatics/ Topps team was amazing !

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Originally Posted by corockies

Those 6 Judge Bowman Black autos. - wow! Insane you own that many. Super under-rated cards.

Thank you..... on the lookout for more

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Originally Posted by StellaBlue71

Former NYSE worker and fellow collector. Fun vid.

Thank you ! Hope you have fond memories of the NYSE..... it is a very special place

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Originally Posted by eastbayak

Thank you for sharing your story!

You're fortunate to have such a supportive family (of your love for sports and the hobby). And to be able to bond with your kids over something you (and they) love, that's beautiful.

These are the true measures of wealth in one's life.

Your PC is pretty sweet too!

Agree..... I am most proud of my wonderful family. Thank you !

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Originally Posted by hexthem4n

Awesome man! Love the story and hope to do the same with my kiddos.

Thank you and good luck with your pursuit of your own legacy to pass down !

03-31-2025, 09:39 AM	#1
laper74 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 359	Topps Collectors Stories Hello Everyone, Been on the boards for a long time and probably participated in some breaks with you guys. Been breaking with Houdini, Matt and Buffi for years. Nothing but positive interactions and experiences on Blowout...... awesome community of hobby enthusiasts !! I wanted to share the video that Topps recently shot about me and my family. I hope you enjoy our little collecting story ! Happy collecting everyone !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHqX9SDYHI4 Last edited by laper74; 03-31-2025 at 10:40 AM.

03-31-2025, 09:53 AM	#2
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,278 ThoseBackPages	i actually watched this last night! haha really enjoyed it. was shocked to see Topps feature someone that is a collector. what they usually do is promote people in their inner circle and/or famous folks. it was refreshing to see someone that collects. what makes it more impressive are the hoops that Fanatics had to jump through to make this happen. im sure they had to get clearance from the NYSE and LIRR to do that much filming. lastly, shoutout to you for dealing with the LIRR for all this time. i dealt with the Ronkonkoma line for about a decade before having enough! haha __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

03-31-2025, 10:09 AM	#5
bigdog2003 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Newberry, SC Posts: 9,330 jammons52 bigdog2003	I saw that the day it was released. Glad to see actual collectors being shown. You have some really nice stuff in your collection. __________________ Looking for Football: All South Carolina Gamecocks. Baseball: Carl Edwards Jr, Nick Ciuffo, Jackie Bradley Jr, SEARCHING FOR BILLY O'DELL PSA/SGC GRADED CARDS FOR THE PC

03-31-2025, 11:41 AM	#9
NYRE2PECT Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 8,104	Love it. __________________ Primarily retired from collecting, but doing a Greatest Sho-man binder thing. I do love California Angels baseball.

03-31-2025, 12:28 PM	#13
PackGeek Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 170	Much appreciated. Great stories make for great content. Thanks for letting us share yours! __________________ IG @PackGeek

03-31-2025, 10:07 AM	#4
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 11,409	That’s fun! Thanks for sharing!

03-31-2025, 10:16 AM	#6
Bcr Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 2,771	Love the collection and was a great story. Thanks for sharing!

03-31-2025, 10:42 AM	#7
PackGeek Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 170	I didn't work on this video, but it's my favorite piece that our content team has created! Extremely relatable. And for the record - we are making a big push to tell Collector Stories, so there will be more of this sort of content coming soon.

03-31-2025, 11:17 AM	#8
StellaBlue71 Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Posts: 4	Former NYSE worker and fellow collector. Fun vid.

03-31-2025, 07:10 PM	#14
7nohitter Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,193 7nohitter	Very cool, my man. A true collector!! __________________ Working on the 1957 set. Looking for the 2017 Bowman Reproduction ORANGE (#/25) Clayton Kershaw.

03-31-2025, 07:24 PM	#15
Poorboy Banned - PBM Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 1,635	awesome video

03-31-2025, 07:39 PM	#16
HunterConnorMom Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 501	Thanks for sharing and telling your story - it’s awesome! Growing up, also had a similar experience opening packs with my parents. My kids enjoy opening packs mostly Pokémon and baseball. Love that you will leave a legacy of cards and memories for your kids. Good luck expanding your Yankees collection.

03-31-2025, 07:56 PM	#17
rms13 Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 7,040	Awesome video and story. A true collector which seems rare around here these days. That video will probably drive some people crazy here seeing some of those cards that nobody here will ever have a chance to own like the 1/1 Trout/Ohtani/Pujols. Lots of awesome cards. I'm a Red Sox fan but I still approve!

03-31-2025, 07:57 PM	#18
eldustino Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 2,247	Really great - thanks for sharing your story, your memories, your family, and some impressive PC items to boot! Also, props to the Topps creative team that captured and edited the story. Clearly a big effort from some talented individuals. Great vision, and great restraint to let the story be told without feeling like a commercial.

03-31-2025, 10:04 PM	#19
corockies Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3,288 corockies corockies	Those 6 Judge Bowman Black autos. - wow! Insane you own that many. Super under-rated cards.

04-01-2025, 12:41 PM	#20
eastbayak Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 16,386 eastbayak	Thank you for sharing your story! You're fortunate to have such a supportive family (of your love for sports and the hobby). And to be able to bond with your kids over something you (and they) love, that's beautiful. These are the true measures of wealth in one's life. Your PC is pretty sweet too!

04-01-2025, 01:46 PM	#21
hexthem4n Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,494	Awesome man! Love the story and hope to do the same with my kiddos. __________________ #1 Chris Sale Collector (Red Sox Only)! Always buying rare Chris Sale, Xander Bogaerts, JD Martinez and other Red Sox. Some of my cards: https://rraplee.smugmug.com/