Topps out---Fanatics in

[DetroitFan14]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

Might not go into full effect but there will be changes you will notice gradually. You are not going to wake up 5 years from now and see your Walmart fully stocked with fanatic blasters and megas. Prices will go up as topps tries to get as much as they can while they still have the contract and expect the sticker autograph dump products circa topps football 2015. I will be honest I am as you young folks like to call a boomer and don’t really adapt to change well can you tell me how having fanatics have the exclusive licensing for 3 major sports will benefit today’s collectors.

Purely speculation but with their direct access to players, and given the players directly benefit as the players have a stake in Fanatics, I think its realistic to think we see:

1) Fewer redemptions (they will still remain, IMO but fewer)

2) More game worn, less player worn (or as Panini has been pumping out lately, relics that aren't even worn whatsoever)

3) More direct to consumer opportunities (though, they would be wise to keep the LCS alive... some breakers, however, should be scared)

4) Fresh, new ideas. #INNOVATION