First Buzz: 2025 Topps Black & White baseball cards
 

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another set nobody a) wants or b) can afford to rip

Glad to see it, supremely underrated set for singles. Boxes will probably be $400+ this year with the on card auto inserts.

I was in for pink and yellow, not black and white....

Hard pass..

I actually love this set

It has the best images next to stadium club

Topps Black and White..... with color variations!


IIRC, this was one of the hotter sets last year

Crank up that contrast!

Overall I am not a fan of this set, but I like that Skenes. Very cool card.

The first year, with the color player photo/B&W background #/10 variations, was great.

But last year (and apparently this year), those variations are no longer part of the product, which greatly reduces it's appeal to me.

[QUOTE=boxbuster7;20068243]another set nobody a) wants or b) can afford to rip[/QUOTE]

If nobody wanted it, it wouldn't be made. For as dumb as you might think Fanatics is, they are smart enough to look at previous year's orders and decide if something is worth continuing. And if it is priced beyond affordability, that would be another indication that that they believe they can sell at a higher price based on previous years' returns. You don't 10x the hobby by printing crap that nobody wants.

A lot of Shohei inserts / variations in here, and in addition has both Shohei sticker and on card autos.

I love these cards, but I'm only a singles buyer of Yankees cards. :D

[QUOTE=mfw13;20068337]The first year, with the color player photo/B&W background #/10 variations, was great.

But last year (and apparently this year), those variations are no longer part of the product, which greatly reduces it's appeal to me.[/QUOTE]

This is not complete info for the parallels.

[QUOTE=auctionjmm;20068372]If nobody wanted it, it wouldn't be made. For as dumb as you might think Fanatics is, they are smart enough to look at previous year's orders and decide if something is worth continuing[/QUOTE]


and decide if something is worth inflating the print run 1000% while raising the price

[QUOTE=boxbuster7;20068243]another set nobody a) wants or b) can afford to rip[/QUOTE]

Someone wants it, 2024 is selling for around $500 a box and I don't think its breakers.

More of this stuff and Topps Heritage Minor Leagues is no longer made. Sigh...

[QUOTE=boxbuster7;20068243]another set nobody a) wants or b) can afford to rip[/QUOTE]

What applies to you doesn't apply to everyone.

[QUOTE=bub838;20068484]Someone wants it, 2024 is selling for around $500 a box and I don't think its breakers.[/QUOTE]

What is Topps drop retail on a set like this usually? I am debating skipping A&G with the hit reduction and this looks right up my alley (Stadium Club is my favorite baseball product).

[QUOTE=JECpsu;20069037]What is Topps drop retail on a set like this usually? I am debating skipping A&G with the hit reduction and this looks right up my alley (Stadium Club is my favorite baseball product).[/QUOTE]

Last year was $165 a box...limit 5 if I remember correctly.

If Stadium Club is your favorite, you'll LOVE B&W.

I appreciate the heads up on this and the pics confirm my worst fear...

RIP Black & White.

Love...I mean *LOVE*...this set from the beginning to 2023.

THEN 2024 came...the stupid parallels come out in different colors...WTF???

The whole point of the set is destroyed. From base B&W then adding color (colored background with B&W player, then B&W background with colored player, etc...) to more coveted parallels until you get a full color 1/1...it was genius. What...I'm supposed to be excited I got a card in red or orange or green?

F' off Topps/Fanatics. What a lazy POS this is.

Change the name to the Rainbow set or something....I'm disgusted this is still called Black & White.

Meh, money saved.

The autos on some of those cards would be beautiful if they weren't stickers.:doh:

I have a feeling this set will be highly sought after.

Sneaky preorder on this. No mention of it on the "Releasing This Week" twitter post, not on the front page of the website. Nothing.

Feels like they're sliding this in under the radar on purpose. The fix is likely in.

[QUOTE=cbeauch87;20069189]I have a feeling this set will be highly sought after.[/QUOTE]

By the colour blind.
P S. Only a web designer would put a bloody drop shadow on a black and white image.

[QUOTE=JECpsu;20069037]What is Topps drop retail on a set like this usually? I am debating skipping A&G with the hit reduction and this looks right up my alley (Stadium Club is my favorite baseball product).[/QUOTE]

2022 was $50 per
2024 was $165 per

Can't find any purchase history for 2023 in my inbox (maybe I didn't buy any).

2025 will probably be >$165 per

I love this product. Insane photography and last year card quality was incredible

[QUOTE=Bob Ross;20074748]Sneaky preorder on this.[/QUOTE]



when?

[QUOTE=phil;20074824]when?[/QUOTE]

Pretty sure it's today at 1:00 Eastern.

[QUOTE=eastbayak;20074777]2022 was $50 per
2024 was $165 per

Can't find any purchase history for 2023 in my inbox (maybe I didn't buy any).

2025 will probably be >$165 per[/QUOTE]

Not to justify the price increases but worth noting the box configuration has changed from 2022 to 2024. You get more cards per box now and 2024 had a guaranteed auto.

Wonder how much mega boxes will be? I'll be interested to see what the Time Lapse inserts look like.

[QUOTE=esoxwaters;20075027]Wonder how much mega boxes will be? I'll be interested to see what the Time Lapse inserts look like.[/QUOTE]

They have a picture on the product page on Topps

[QUOTE=ZappBrannigan;20074752][B]By the colour blind.[/B]
P S. Only a web designer would put a bloody drop shadow on a black and white image.[/QUOTE]

This made me lol more than it should have, and still kind of is :)

PS I am colour blind AF

[QUOTE=bub838;20074989]Not to justify the price increases but worth noting the box configuration has changed from 2022 to 2024. You get more cards per box now and 2024 had a guaranteed auto.[/QUOTE]

Very true. I couldn't remember when the change occurred (2023 or 2024) as well as what actually changed (auto +/- numbered/SP cards) so I just omitted such details.

Thanks for clarifying for the guy.

anyone hearing price yet?

[QUOTE=phil;20075135]anyone hearing price yet?[/QUOTE]

Pretty cool how they don't release the price of some items prior to release.

There's mega boxes this year?! Lol.

[QUOTE=Bob Ross;20075138]Pretty cool how they don't release the price of some items prior to release.[/QUOTE]


thought inside info might get out from bot users etc.

[QUOTE=phil;20075143]thought inside info might get out from bot users etc.[/QUOTE]

Last year was $164.99. If I had to guess, I'd say $199.99.

[QUOTE=Bob Ross;20075138]Pretty cool how they don't release the price of some items prior to release.[/QUOTE]

They know breakers will buy anything at any price.....:D

[QUOTE=Bob Ross;20075148]Last year was $164.99. If I had to guess, I'd say $199.99.[/QUOTE]

Winner!

Cases available, looks like $200 a box.

[QUOTE=peelwonder;20075155]Cases available, looks like $200 a box.[/QUOTE]



guess again

[SIZE="5"][B]INFINITE, INCOMPETENCE!![/B][/SIZE]


God, I love Craptastics!!!!

Gone immediately. Never had a chance.

Had a case in cart but sold out while I was waiting in line. Got 10 boxes

Missed out on a sealed case but grabbed 10 collector's boxes. Maybe they'll still ship me a case?

What a joke

Gone in a flash.

[QUOTE=anusinha;20075162]Had a case in cart but sold out while I was waiting in line. Got 10 boxes[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=eastbayak;20075163]Missed out on a sealed case but grabbed 10 collector's boxes. Maybe they'll still ship me a case?[/QUOTE]

Same here. Tried to go back for Mega Boxes as well but those disappeared.

at least boxes were available for a few seconds

collector's back in stock

same #@#@#@#@ different day

[QUOTE=crdbored;20075170]collector's back in stock[/QUOTE]

I', back in line. Is anyone able to check out now?

Now its saying store wont accept VISA...WTF

[QUOTE=THE(NEXT)LEVEL;20075177]Now its saying store wont accept VISA...WTF[/QUOTE]

Or Mastercard for me... :) what a joke!

[QUOTE=THE(NEXT)LEVEL;20075177]Now its saying store wont accept VISA...WTF[/QUOTE]

I think that's code for "HAHAHA, BOTS BEAT YOU ALL GONE".

[QUOTE=THE(NEXT)LEVEL;20075177]Now its saying store wont accept VISA...WTF[/QUOTE]



that's code for you aren't a bot so piss off

Tried to check out. Says unavailable.

This is exactly why I would love to see a crash in this market....

Seeing the posts in this thread, I went back and tried for Mega Boxes. Got two

Seems this would have been a good one to eql. Make it make sense.

1 auto per box is nice at least.

After spamming the checkout button, I was able to get 10 boxes at 10:15am

[QUOTE=Seatown206;20075194]After spamming the checkout button, I was able to get 10 boxes at 10:15am[/QUOTE]

I got an order in late as well.

I have NEVER,...on a "regular basis", dealt with such an utterly INCOMPETENT, INEFFICIENT, MORONIC ENTITY,...than I do with Bottoms/Craptastics! Truly!!

EDIT: And I assure you; though my comment manifests specifically out of frustration, it is NOT typed in falsehood! The ABSOLUTE, TRUTH!!

I am done. They can take their product and shove it right up their azz.

Seems like they are still in stock, note sure if the mega box is a decent value relative to the collectors box

Mega gone now

Damn, this is $63 less than I was expecting, in for 100!

I hope all the autographs are that streaky! :coffee:

42 day free loan for Fanatics BTW.

Fun.

[QUOTE=anusinha;20075201]Seems like they are still in stock, note sure if the mega box is a decent value relative to the collectors box[/QUOTE]


"SEEMS" like they're in stock, is correct!! But when you go to check out, your Visa is no good. Your MC is no good. Your shipping address is no good. OR,....they knock-down your purchase quantity and you STILL can't get the order to go through.

INCOMPETENCE!! Nothing more, and certainly; nothing, less!!

Typical stupid Topps Bshit again... it shouldnt be this hard to get a simple order in

[QUOTE=njsportscardguy;20075209]"SEEMS" like they're in stock, is correct!! But when you go to check out, your Visa is no good. Your MC is no good. Your shipping address is no good. OR,....they knock-down your purchase quantity and you STILL can't get the order to go through.

INCOMPETENCE!! Nothing more, and certainly; nothing, less!![/QUOTE]

Every
Time

[QUOTE=njsportscardguy;20075209]"SEEMS" like they're in stock, is correct!! But when you go to check out, your Visa is no good. Your MC is no good. Your shipping address is no good. OR,....they knock-down your purchase quantity and you STILL can't get the order to go through.

INCOMPETENCE!! Nothing more, and certainly; nothing, less!![/QUOTE]

Or you were in line to check out in a minute....going on 5 minutes +.....