---The Official *2020* Topps Home Run Challenge Thread---
 

The 2020 checklist was released today so we will start the thread for it here.

2018 Home Run Challenge Thread
[URL="https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1199779"]https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1199779[/URL]

2019 Home Run Challenge Thread
[URL="https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1271551"]https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1271551[/URL]

[SIZE="5"][B]2020 Complete Contest Results[/B][/SIZE]
[url=https://postimages.org/][img]https://i.postimg.cc/5yyg1kMP/HRC-FINAL-1.png[/img][/url]

[B][COLOR="Red"]Rules of Note:[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR="Red"]__________________________________[/COLOR][/B]

* The prize for picking the correct date of a HR is a month specific parallel card.
* There are 2 possible parallels ( July/August & September)
* You have until 9am EST the day of the game to enter the code online
* Once a date is picked, Topps will not allow you to change this
* If the player does not play that day for any reason (cancelled game or because they sit out) the play is considered a loss.
* You only win one parallel card no matter how many home runs that player hits that day.

[B]**2020 Topps Home Run Challenge Rules are posted in the link below**[/B]
[URL="https://www.topps.com/media/pdf/HRchallenge2020%20-%20FINAL.pdf"]https://www.topps.com/media/pdf/HRchallenge2020%20-%20FINAL.pdf[/URL]

[COLOR="Red"]UPDATED RULES FOR THE SHORTENED SEASON[/COLOR]
[URL="https://www.topps.com/media/pdf/HRchallenge2020%20-%20COVID.pdf"]https://www.topps.com/media/pdf/HRchallenge2020%20-%20COVID.pdf[/URL]

[B][COLOR="Red"]A *NEW* UPDATED RULES FOR THE SHORTENED SEASON[/COLOR][/B]
[URL="https://www.topps.com/media/pdf/HRchallenge2020COVIDUpdate723.pdf"]https://www.topps.com/media/pdf/HRchallenge2020COVIDUpdate723.pdf[/URL]




[B]HERE ARE EXAMPLES OF WINNER CARDS FROM PRIOR YEARS[/B]

2018 EXAMPLES
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2019 EXAMPLES
[url=https://postimg.cc/GHJgNRgD][img]https://i.postimg.cc/SNw0nNWg/trout2019.jpg[/img][/url]

2020 EXAMPLES
[url=https://postimg.cc/XBx032R6][img]https://i.postimg.cc/YjB26Z80/merge-from-ofoct-16.jpg[/img][/url]


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[COLOR="red"][B]The 2020 HR Challenge Checklist[/B][/COLOR]
HRC-1 Bryce Harper Philadelphia Phillies®
HRC-2 Ronald Acuña Jr. Atlanta Braves™
HRC-3 J.D. Martinez Boston Red Sox®
HRC-4 Freddie Freeman Atlanta Braves™
HRC-5 Mookie Betts Boston Red Sox®
HRC-6 Nolan Arenado Colorado Rockies™
HRC-7 Javier Baez Chicago Cubs®
HRC-8 Kris Bryant Chicago Cubs®
HRC-9 Anthony Rizzo Chicago Cubs®
HRC-10 Francisco Lindor Cleveland Indians®
HRC-11 Aaron Judge New York Yankees®
HRC-12 Giancarlo Stanton New York Yankees®
HRC-13 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Toronto Blue Jays®
HRC-14 George Springer Houston Astros®
HRC-15 Juan Soto Washington Nationals®
HRC-16 Joey Gallo Texas Rangers®
HRC-17 Paul Goldschmidt St. Louis Cardinals®
HRC-18 Manny Machado San Diego Padres™
HRC-19 Fernando Tatis Jr. San Diego Padres™
HRC-20 Josh Bell Pittsburgh Pirates®
HRC-21 Pete Alonso New York Mets®
HRC-22 Gleyber Torres New York Yankees®
HRC-23 Christian Yelich Milwaukee Brewers™
HRC-24 Mike Trout Angels®
HRC-25 Cody Bellinger Los Angeles Dodgers®
HRC-26 Alex Bregman Houston Astros®
HRC-27 Yordan Alvarez Houston Astros®
HRC-28 Max Kepler Minnesota Twins®
HRC-29 Max Muncy Los Angeles Dodgers®
HRC-30 Rhys Hoskins Philadelphia Phillies®

HRC-1 Bryce Harper Philadelphia Phillies®
HRC-2 Ronald Acuña Jr. Atlanta Braves™
HRC-3 J.D. Martinez Boston Red Sox®
HRC-4 Freddie Freeman Atlanta Braves™
HRC-5 Mookie Betts Boston Red Sox®
HRC-6 Nolan Arenado Colorado Rockies™
HRC-7 Javier Baez Chicago Cubs®
HRC-8 Kris Bryant Chicago Cubs®
HRC-9 Anthony Rizzo Chicago Cubs®
HRC-10 Francisco Lindor Cleveland Indians®
HRC-11 Aaron Judge New York Yankees®
HRC-12 Giancarlo Stanton New York Yankees®
[B]HRC-13 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Toronto Blue Jays®[/B]
HRC-14 George Springer Houston Astros®
HRC-15 Juan Soto Washington Nationals®
[B]HRC-16 Joey Gallo Texas Rangers®[/B]
HRC-17 Paul Goldschmidt St. Louis Cardinals®
HRC-18 Manny Machado San Diego Padres™
[B]HRC-19 Fernando Tatis Jr. San Diego Padres™[/B]
[B]HRC-20 Josh Bell Pittsburgh Pirates®[/B]
[B]HRC-21 Pete Alonso New York Mets®[/B]
HRC-22 Gleyber Torres New York Yankees®
HRC-23 Christian Yelich Milwaukee Brewers™
HRC-24 Mike Trout Angels®
HRC-25 Cody Bellinger Los Angeles Dodgers®
HRC-26 Alex Bregman Houston Astros®
[B]HRC-27 Yordan Alvarez Houston Astros®[/B]
[B]HRC-28 Max Kepler Minnesota Twins®[/B]
[B]HRC-29 Max Muncy Los Angeles Dodgers®[/B]
HRC-30 Rhys Hoskins Philadelphia Phillies®

[B]*New Players on checklist[/B]


Joey Gallo is coming back from 2018. We also get the 3 big rookies from 2019 + the first rookie to appear on the checklist with Yordan Alverez.

• WHO GOT CUT
Jose Ramirez, *Khris Davis, Shoehi Ohtani, Carlos Correa, Andrew Benintendi, Ozzie Albiez, *Joey Votto, Trevor Story, Jose Altuve, Matt Carpenter, *Gary Sanchez, Kyle Schwarber, Miquel Andujar
(* was on checklist for both 2018 & 2019)

-The checklist isn't fully comparable to the 2019 HR leaders, so its picked specifically just like the previous years.
-Checklist reduced from 50 in 2018, to 35 in 2019, to 30 in 2020
-17 team represented on this checklist compared to 16 team last year


We'll try to see if any cards are short printed on this checklist as they were in 2019. The checklist isn't alphabetical like 2018 but more selected in a particular order like last year. Series 1 is released next week so I hope to see some identifying numeric or patterns so this can be identified again.

Can’t see the codes being different PRs with that list. (eg three Cubs in the first ten.)

From blowout buzz:

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what were the prizes for these last year if you hit?

[QUOTE=salthill;15487837]Can’t see the codes being different PRs with that list. (eg three Cubs in the first ten.)[/QUOTE]

Or at least not with the same methodology as last year.

Here's the list with 2019 HR totals added:

HRC-1 Bryce Harper Philadelphia Phillies® 35HR
HRC-2 Ronald Acuña Jr. Atlanta Braves™ 41HR
HRC-3 J.D. Martinez Boston Red Sox® 36HR
HRC-4 Freddie Freeman Atlanta Braves™ 38HR
HRC-5 Mookie Betts Boston Red Sox® 29HR
HRC-6 Nolan Arenado Colorado Rockies™ 41HR
HRC-7 Javier Baez Chicago Cubs® 29HR
HRC-8 Kris Bryant Chicago Cubs® 31HR
HRC-9 Anthony Rizzo Chicago Cubs® 27HR
HRC-10 Francisco Lindor Cleveland Indians® 32HR
HRC-11 Aaron Judge New York Yankees® 27HR
HRC-12 Giancarlo Stanton New York Yankees® 3HR
HRC-13 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Toronto Blue Jays® 15HR
HRC-14 George Springer Houston Astros® 39HR
HRC-15 Juan Soto Washington Nationals® 34HR
HRC-16 Joey Gallo Texas Rangers® 22HR
HRC-17 Paul Goldschmidt St. Louis Cardinals® 34HR
HRC-18 Manny Machado San Diego Padres™ 32HR
HRC-19 Fernando Tatis Jr. San Diego Padres™ 22HR
HRC-20 Josh Bell Pittsburgh Pirates® 37HR
HRC-21 Pete Alonso New York Mets® 53HR
HRC-22 Gleyber Torres New York Yankees® 38HR
HRC-23 Christian Yelich Milwaukee Brewers™ 44HR
HRC-24 Mike Trout Angels® 45HR
HRC-25 Cody Bellinger Los Angeles Dodgers® 47HR
HRC-26 Alex Bregman Houston Astros® 41HR
HRC-27 Yordan Alvarez Houston Astros® 27HR
HRC-28 Max Kepler Minnesota Twins® 36HR
HRC-29 Max Muncy Los Angeles Dodgers® 35HR
HRC-30 Rhys Hoskins Philadelphia Phillies® 29HR

I was really looking forward to the HR Challenge this year. Afterall, the Twins set the MLB HR record with 5 players recording 30+ HRs in 2019. So I'll lodge my "homer" complaints with Topps here: how do only have 1 Twins player and yet 3 Cubs players, two of which didn't even clear 30HRs? :confused: Further, how do you have 3 Cubs players and leave out Schwarber? :confused: How does Eugenio Suárez not make the cut? :confused: I don't understand Topps logic for this checklist.

I’m still waiting on my 2019 September Albies

[QUOTE=youseekyoda421;15488569] So I'll lodge my "homer" complaints with Topps here: how do only have 1 Twins player and yet 3 Cubs players, two of which didn't even clear 30HRs? :confused: Further, how do you have 3 Cubs players and leave out Schwarber? :confused: How does Eugenio Suárez not make the cut? :confused: I don't understand Topps logic for this checklist.[/QUOTE]

The curse of following a small-market team. Lots of Cubs collectors out there.
As for Schwarber, I like him, but the other three are more popular with collectors (and fans).

Really conflicted on whether I even bother again this year. Last year was so frustrating. Maybe I’ll just pick a few of the guys I PC and won’t go after anyone else.


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The Official Rules have been posted. Nothing seems different from last year. The cards are only available in Series 1 & 2. The approximate parallel cards available from each set is exactly as last year. Series 1 being 478,000 and Series 2 being 285,000.

[URL="https://www.topps.com/media/pdf/HRchallenge2020%20-%20FINAL.pdf"]https://www.topps.com/media/pdf/HRchallenge2020%20-%20FINAL.pdf[/URL]

[QUOTE=Juanny Chico;15503461]The Official Rules have been posted. Nothing seems different from last year. The cards are only available in Series 1 & 2. The approximate parallel cards available from each set is exactly as last year. Series 1 being 478,000 and Series 2 being 285,000.

[URL="https://www.topps.com/media/pdf/HRchallenge2020%20-%20FINAL.pdf"]https://www.topps.com/media/pdf/HRchallenge2020%20-%20FINAL.pdf[/URL][/QUOTE]

Edit: The Rules also state:[QUOTE] In both 2020 Topps Baseball Series I and Series II, thirty-five (35) different Major League Baseball players will be identified on HRICs[/QUOTE]

The checklist for 2020 is only 30 players...makes me think this was more likely copied and pasted from years template, so who knows

Do 2nd year players get a gold cup on their card like tatis vlad, and Alonso?

[QUOTE=glassofwater;15504148]Do 2nd year players get a gold cup on their card like tatis vlad, and Alonso?[/QUOTE]

Nope.

Watching the Million card live break and Topps is really bring the advertisements to it for this promo. Lots of talk about it, commercials and info cards in the packs.

Not sure if we’ve seen the cards already...
[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200204/fb79a05e79dcd52ce058d7ffed4842d7.jpg[/IMG]
(from eBay)

[QUOTE=salthill;15515037]Not sure if we’ve seen the cards already...
[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200204/fb79a05e79dcd52ce058d7ffed4842d7.jpg[/IMG]
(from eBay)[/QUOTE]

I’ll add with a back picture of one I pulled today. Interesting to note there’s no manufacturing# next to the code. Will be tough to tell now if these aren’t evenly printed.

[url=https://postimg.cc/Q9tT3RN3][img]https://i.postimg.cc/0QGdpsLb/1-AC08829-97-D2-4-BBD-88-BF-CAE18-C7-A6656.jpg[/img][/url]

[U]My way to early take[/U]-For the sake of discussion, I've decided to take the stance that these inserts aren't printed equally. [B][U]COMPLETE SPECULATION[/U][/B] as we wont be getting as much evidence as last year.

I know its only been 3 days since these have started breaking but just using the eye test on new items, lot compilations, multiple item BINs, sold listings, etc., there seems to be more of some players, less of others, out there on the market (only 3 days, I know...)***The market for some players is much higher than others so this could take account for what's being listed and who is perhaps being held.***

This is what i'm personally seeing/using as a buying guide. Lots of tweaking to come. We've got a small enough following here so no harm in sharing-Feel free to use it or not.

[url=https://postimages.org/][img]https://i.postimg.cc/gjLTWHGF/74672717-00-CE-4241-AFE9-C2286-C3231-B0.png[/img][/url]


I do think this promo is getting more popular. Ive messaged more than a few guys who ordered tons of 2020 stuff and some are keeping these to play.

No Eloy?

[QUOTE=Juanny Chico;15525025][U]My way to early take[/U]-For the sake of discussion, I've decided to take the stance that these inserts aren't printed equally. [B][U]COMPLETE SPECULATION[/U][/B] as we wont be getting as much evidence as last year.

I know its only been 3 days since these have started breaking but just using the eye test on new items, lot compilations, multiple item BINs, sold listings, etc., there seems to be more of some players, less of others, out there on the market (only 3 days, I know...)***The market for some players is much higher than others so this could take account for what's being listed and who is perhaps being held.***

This is what i'm personally seeing/using as a buying guide. Lots of tweaking to come. We've got a small enough following here so no harm in sharing-Feel free to use it or not.

[url=https://postimages.org/][img]https://i.postimg.cc/gjLTWHGF/74672717-00-CE-4241-AFE9-C2286-C3231-B0.png[/img][/url]


I do think this promo is getting more popular. Ive messaged more than a few guys who ordered tons of 2020 stuff and some are keeping these to play.[/QUOTE]

Interesting that after opening a bunch of blasters, I've noticed most of the ones you are considering "SP" are appearing in retail.

In 6 blasters, I hit Stanton, Torres, Yelich and Soto.

[QUOTE=notoriousrmb;15525032]Interesting that after opening a bunch of blasters, I've noticed most of the ones you are considering "SP" are appearing in retail.

In 6 blasters, I hit Stanton, Torres, Yelich and Soto.[/QUOTE]

Hadn't thought of that. Very well could be player stacked retail vs hobby. I very well could be completely off too:doh:

I’ve bought about 7 Kepler cards so far

[QUOTE=notoriousrmb;15525032]Interesting that after opening a bunch of blasters, I've noticed most of the ones you are considering "SP" are appearing in retail.

In 6 blasters, I hit Stanton, Torres, Yelich and Soto.[/QUOTE]

Not bad odds for blasters then?

It definitely appears to be more difficult to determine SP early on this year.

Still want some Trouts lol

[QUOTE=ThunderFan25;15525893]Not bad odds for blasters then?

It definitely appears to be more difficult to determine SP early on this year.

Still want some Trouts lol[/QUOTE]

Definitely pretty good odds with blasters...pulled 3 (Torres x2, JD) in 3 blasters.

I really wish they'd add other surprises to these, occasional autos or special edition cards.

I got a Bregman. Is it really worth it destroying the card by scratching the back for the code?

I took a deep dive into retail this weekend. They are much more common than the 1/box for hobby. Here are my results:

21 cards
1 Harper
3 Acuna
1 Betts
3 Rizzo
1 Lindor
2 Springer
1 Gallo
1 Machado
2 Tatis
1 Bell
1 Trout
1 Kepler
2 Muncy
1 Hoskins

1 Blaster, 1 card here = Bellinger

[QUOTE=brothertona;15529200]I really wish they'd add other surprises to these, occasional autos or special edition cards.[/QUOTE]

I agree. I think they should do a mystery player HR card, then each month they announce who the player.

Dates are now live. Also it notes this:
*To redeem a Freddie Freeman code, ENTER: "FF"YOURCODE (i.e. FF12345)

Looking for just Gleyber codes if anyone is moving any.

I have a Gallo, Harper, Max Muncy, Rizzo, Vladdy Jr, Goldy and Soto HR cards FT for Gleyber's if any one is interested.

So I may or may not have already plugged in a few players for opening day, think those are now a lost cause or will Topps do something for them??

[QUOTE=cspaced25;15646114]So I may or may not have already plugged in a few players for opening day, think those are now a lost cause or will Topps do something for them??[/QUOTE]

I imagine this hurt a lot of people. I myself had all 30 players entered for opening day. The rules say something specific that nothing will be done due to suspended/canceled season or games. I wouldn’t expect they do anything.

I’ve played for the last two years, and one lesson is don’t enter codes until the last minute. Injuries etc can screw it up. (Flipside is Rizzo made a surprise early return from an injury last year and instantly cranked a home run.)

[QUOTE=salthill;15647609]I’ve played for the last two years, and one lesson is don’t enter codes until the last minute. Injuries etc can screw it up. [B](Flipside is Rizzo made a surprise early return from an injury last year and instantly cranked a home run.)[/B][/QUOTE]
So did Jose Ramirez. But I too have learned not to play them until the night before a game. That also burned me last year when Topps decided to cut off the final day's deadline at midnight, despite their rules saying otherwise. That cost me three winners.

I've been just RAK'ng this on Twitter, got tired of trying to sell them.

The Home Run Challenge Topps website page has been disabled for codes.

Makes sense I suppose. They also removed all 2020 codes that have already been entered from your selection page. Not sure to what extent, but I’ve only noticed that they aren’t there anymore.

Trying not to think about the big stack of codes sitting next to my desk. Would be awful if they all became useless :doh:
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[QUOTE=Juanny Chico;15672733]The Home Run Challenge Topps website page has been disabled for codes.

Makes sense I suppose. They also removed all 2020 codes that have already been entered from your selection page. Not sure to what extent, but I’ve only noticed that they aren’t there anymore.

Trying not to think about the big stack of codes sitting next to my desk. Would be awful if they all became useless :doh:
[url=https://postimg.cc/SJVXTV5W][img]https://i.postimg.cc/QdZpMyJn/5-FD20-D7-D-4180-45-BD-948-E-66-B5918-B1382.jpg[/img][/url][/QUOTE]

Similar stack to last years? Which players do you have the fewest of? Trying to figure out which guys are SPs this year. Hopefully you get a chance to use them!

[QUOTE=stevenab87;15672791]Similar stack to last years? Which players do you have the fewest of? Trying to figure out which guys are SPs this year. Hopefully you get a chance to use them![/QUOTE]


I’m not sure anyone is SP this year. I thought based on the early ebay listings that, of the Cubs, Rizzo might be SP’d, but the numbers balanced out soon after that.

[QUOTE=Juanny Chico;15672733]The Home Run Challenge Topps website page has been disabled for codes.
Makes sense I suppose. They also removed all 2020 codes that have already been entered from your selection page. Not sure to what extent, but I’ve only noticed that they aren’t there anymore.
Trying not to think about the big stack of codes sitting next to my desk. Would be awful if they all became useless :doh:
[/QUOTE]
Topps said to hold onto them...
[url]https://twitter.com/topps/status/1240318557273182208?s=21[/url]

[QUOTE=salthill;15680739]Topps said to hold onto them...
[url]https://twitter.com/topps/status/1240318557273182208?s=21[/url][/QUOTE]

Hadn’t bought any until the season delay. Have been rolling the dice at the right price.

So, has Topps said anything about running this challenge with the new, shortened schedule?

I have like 15 of these, lol

The code page still ain’t open for input but I imagine it will be soon.

I hope they would keep July as a separate month and not roll it into August like they do for April/May. If they kept it as a stand alone month (with maybe only 6 games that month), that would give us July, August and September for possible winning months. Are they playing regular season games in October this year?

[QUOTE=Juanny Chico;16079581]The code page still ain’t open for input but I imagine it will be soon.

I hope they would keep July as a separate month and not roll it into August like they do for April/May. If they kept it as a stand alone month (with maybe only 6 games that month), that would give us July, August and September for possible winning months. Are they playing regular season games in October this year?[/QUOTE]

The game are expected to conclude Sept. 27. Looks like you might have enough to play all 60 games for some of the players!

Maybe they let the HR challenge roll into the playoffs for those still playing, that would be cool. Put a special playoff emblem on it or something. They won’t but

Wonder if the Home Run challenge will run for the 2 month season.

[QUOTE=Bl3rf;16083700]Wonder if the Home Run challenge will run for the 2 month season.[/QUOTE]

60 games seems like a perfect opportunity for (6)- 10 game increments. Different winning card every 10 games :p

If they do, be nice to use the 800 I have. Multiples and High PRs to be expected.

[QUOTE=Juanny Chico;16083791]60 games seems like a perfect opportunity for (6)- 10 game increments. Different winning card every 10 games :p[/QUOTE]

That would be awesome

[QUOTE=Bl3rf;16083794]If they do, be nice to use the 800 I have. Multiples and High PRs to be expected.[/QUOTE]


Yep, print runs like the 80s junk era!
Still can’t wait though. [emoji2]

[QUOTE=salthill;16084355]Yep, print runs like the 80s junk era!
Still can’t wait though. [emoji2][/QUOTE]

Yeah lol, will be a blast.
Hopefully they open it up soon

We got a schedule c'mon open it up already!

Anyone tweet or call Topps about this? Around a week left and we are live...

[QUOTE=Bl3rf;16181537]Anyone tweet or call Topps about this? Around a week left and we are live...[/QUOTE]

Are you able to pick a date or not yet?

[QUOTE=Rabs;16181792]Are you able to pick a date or not yet?[/QUOTE]

Just checked, Nope

[QUOTE=Rabs;16181792]Are you able to pick a date or not yet?[/QUOTE]

Not yet. There’s some whispers on Twitter that the page will open on Wednesday but nothing is confirmed.

Still hoping for an official revision due to the shortened season

Really it’s BS to not open it yet. Because if they open it up with so little time they risk the site crashing for so many people trying to enter codes at once. People have had months to build up their supply. They can cancel if you read their rule, and still award prizes in some other fair manner. I would almost rather they just let us enter codes and just award cards at random.

The T&C’s on the site haven’t changed yet, but I rolled the dice and just bought a few more on eBay, ahead of any potential announcement on Wednesday.
(Have a couple stuck in comc too, but with their current shipping issues even if I ship them now they may not make it by the end of the season.)

I have 34 codes so for a change I am actually hoping they don’t cancel it, but if they want to give out compensatory prizes if they cancel it I am all ears.

Not that it affects the contest, but the Series 2 Mookie Betts are in his Dodgers uniform.

[QUOTE=Clause37;16190514]Not that it affects the contest, but the Series 2 Mookie Betts are in his Dodgers uniform.[/QUOTE]

I am wondering if the Series 1 and Series 2 cards were intended to have different winning cards to reflect the cards themselves. If that is the case it could still be fun for those playing in the shortened season (if indeed it is played). I still have a lack of confidence, but I do have some cards I will play if it happens. I am just not purchasing and playing like I did in the past two years.

[QUOTE=fulltritty;15530692]I got a Bregman. Is it really worth it destroying the card by scratching the back for the code?[/QUOTE]

I have Yordan Alvarez and Mookie Betts from Series 2 and Machado from Series 1. First time doing this. I have been collecting Alvarez rookie cards, so also curious if it's worth scratching the back or to keep this one intact if anyone has an opinion? I'm leanings towards scratching all of them because eff it, baseball season's here finally.

Got a response from Topps Twitter. Gotta be soon.

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[QUOTE=ThisGuy;16192513]I have Yordan Alvarez and Mookie Betts from Series 2 and Machado from Series 1. First time doing this. I have been collecting Alvarez rookie cards, so also curious if it's worth scratching the back or to keep this one intact if anyone has an opinion? I'm leanings towards scratching all of them because eff it, baseball season's here finally.[/QUOTE]

Of course you scratch them, that's the whole point! Best of luck!

[QUOTE=Juanny Chico;16193938]Got a response from Topps Twitter. Gotta be soon.

][/QUOTE]

No longer getting the other message

Now it says this when I try and enter codes (Could be me but..) Getting a 404 Not found:


just missed it!

Go back to the previous page.
Use the search bar at the top of the page to search for your products.
Follow these links to get you back on track!
Store Home | My Account

Thanks Juanny. Looking forward to it!
I've been keeping an eye on the T&C's page () as I figure that will change before the contest goes live. Nothing new yet.
It's the "Home Run Challenge Rules" document link on this page... [url]https://www.topps.com/promotions[/url]

We're Baaaaaaaaacccckkkkkk!!

[url]https://www.topps.com/hrchallenge[/url]

There appears to be an issue with two of the cards...
"*To redeem a Series 1 Freddie Freeman code, ENTER: "FF"YOURCODE (i.e. FF12345)
*To redeem a Series 2 Mookie Betts code, ENTER: "MB"YOURCODE (i.e. MB12345)"

Rules state different cards for each of July, August and September.
Let the Rainbow Hunt commence!

NOTE: IF YOU ENTERED CODES PREVIOUSLY (before the contest was halted and restarted), YOU MUST CONFIRM THE DATE CHOSEN, OR THE CODE WILL BE VOID and you will not win a card for that month. (EVEN IF the player hits one on the day you originally chose.)

[QUOTE=salthill;16196097]Rules state different cards for each of July, August and September.
Let the Rainbow Hunt commence![/QUOTE]

I see the original rules which state theres still 6 groups of winners ( March/April, May, June, July, August, September) Do you see anything updated? I hope they keep it as they've done to give us a shot a 3 different parallels but who knows what they'll do to adjust.

[QUOTE]NOTE: IF YOU ENTERED CODES PREVIOUSLY (before the contest was halted and restarted), YOU MUST CONFIRM THE DATE CHOSEN, OR THE CODE WILL BE VOID and you will not win a card for that month. (EVEN IF the player hits one on the day you originally chose.)[/QUOTE]
Yes! i had the 100 codes i entered for April-June on a spreadsheet and it paid off. I was able to re-input them and select again.

Three Freddie Freeman’s I entered so far decode as Mookie Betts.

[QUOTE=stevenab87;16194010]Of course you scratch them, that's the whole point! Best of luck![/QUOTE]

Ha thanks! I will likely scratch all of them. At this point it's more of a hypothetical conversation as I meant in terms of value of the challenge card itself. Is it silly to then keep the card post-scratching as a collectors card, like as part of my Alvarez rookie card collection? Just curious on people's thoughts of the value of the card as a collector's item if it's scratched as opposed to not scratching. Kind of like taking a collector's toy out of the box to play with it sort of thing?

[QUOTE=salthill;16196081]There appears to be an issue with two of the cards...
"*To redeem a Series 1 Freddie Freeman code, ENTER: "FF"YOURCODE (i.e. FF12345)
*To redeem a Series 2 Mookie Betts code, ENTER: "MB"YOURCODE (i.e. MB12345)"[/QUOTE]

Ah now I see so that’s why all my Freeman’s code as Betts

Hey guys is there an actual market for these cards? I have 50 of them. Bunch of different players. I threw them up on eBay and haven’t gotten so much as a look in a week.

It’s an honest question. Not sure what to do with them.

I don’t have the patience to type In codes. And I’m really unclear as to what you’d win if you picked a day correctly.

Lefty

[QUOTE=Alwayslefty;16197651]Hey guys is there an actual market for these cards? I have 50 of them. Bunch of different players. I threw them up on eBay and haven’t gotten so much as a look in a week.

It’s an honest question. Not sure what to do with them.

I don’t have the patience to type In codes. And I’m really unclear as to what you’d win if you picked a day correctly.

Lefty[/QUOTE]

Topps prints special cards for each player that go out to people who pick the correct date. They're numbered, and the print run depends on how many people made the right choice. They're kind of cool, nothing spectacular, but if you're patient enough to enter the codes then it's not a bad payoff for guessing right.

As for the redemption cards themselves, if you listed a lot of 50 on eBay, you'd probably have no trouble selling it. It's likely this year that there wasn't much demand yet because it wasn't clear whether the season would happen or whether Topps would make this available. Now that it seems they are, business should pick up.

[QUOTE=Juanny Chico;16196420]I see the original rules which state theres still 6 groups of winners ( March/April, May, June, July, August, September) Do you see anything updated?[/QUOTE]
Yeah, it’s new. They didn’t update the link on the Promotions page though. Go to the contest page, click on the link to the Official Rules there. That gets you the new updated rules. Three groups of winners - July, August, September.