Is 2017 Bowman Jumbo's at $175 worth it?

nrm1977 · 04-30-2017, 09:22 PM

I'm not a "flipper"; mainly a collector. Though, I'm curious if the Bowman jumbo is a good buy at $175? With that said, I want some value out of the box.

I normally don't rip much wax these days. I understand you can get "worked" on ripping modern wax. Though, I'm just wanting to know is there any value in ripping a box at $175 or will I just pull 3 $5.00 auto's and that's it?

Lastly, will this product drop in price? Should I wait to rip a box? It seems baseball is really hot right now. What do you guys think?

mcsd121 · 04-30-2017, 09:24 PM

I bought 2 at 155 pre sale and got crap

ThoseBackPages · 04-30-2017, 09:24 PM

I'd wait for Topps Chrome

Bob Loblaw · 04-30-2017, 09:26 PM

There plenty of boxes out there where you won't come close to $175 back.

There plenty of boxes where you will. I got 4 boxes where I may make $175 back on one, but less than half that on the other 3.

It's all about luck.

theblemishedone · 04-30-2017, 09:26 PM

Best advice: wait a little bit and buy singles. If you really need to scratch the itch, then $175 is a pretty good price. Conventions are charging $210 and getting the prices.

NickM · 04-30-2017, 09:27 PM

Watch a case break or two online. Houdini has some going tonight.

preakness · 04-30-2017, 09:51 PM

$60 per auto

nrm1977 · 04-30-2017, 10:08 PM

Thank you for all the fast replies. I completely understand it's all about luck. I was just curious in "value" in these boxes. Again, I'm mainly a "HoF rookie" collector. Though, I do buy a few boxes a year just for fun. I mainly only buy Heritage or some value boxes that drop in price.

I also don't know much about the current "hot" prospect/rookies. I'm curious how good are this years prospects?

I did leave a little detail out of my original post; I went to a show today and bought a jumbo box at $175.00. I just don't buy much modern and I'm now debating do I just sell the box on the bay? I'm going to let you guys decide, should I rip it or sell it and pre-order some Topps chrome/Bowman chrome instead? Any of the products I do decide to open, I keep all the cards, unless I pull some crazy 1 of 1.

moosetequila · 04-30-2017, 10:19 PM

Shred and report back in

emilydan · 04-30-2017, 10:25 PM

Well, I paid 175.00 this year for one jumbo box as well (from my local card shop) - I buy a box of Bowman every year and I didn't want to skip this year just because the prices have gone up - I am not a flipper either, and I keep every card I pull.

My best card was a Maitan auto - which is one of the better ones to get. I've seen some duds get opened on this forum and I've seen some fantastic hits. If I were you, I would open it but, again, I'm not a flipper and I just enjoy the fun of it. But, of course in the end, it's up to you - good luck in whatever you decide!

nrm1977 · 04-30-2017, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emilydan

Well, I paid 175.00 this year for one jumbo box as well (from my local card shop) - I buy a box of Bowman every year and I didn't want to skip this year just because the prices have gone up - I am not a flipper either, and I keep every card I pull.

My best card was a Maitan auto - which is one of the better ones to get. I've seen some duds get opened on this forum and I've seen some fantastic hits. If I were you, I would open it but, again, I'm not a flipper and I just enjoy the fun of it. But, of course in the end, it's up to you - good luck in whatever you decide!

Thanks guys for the helpful tips. Again, it was a total impulse buy at the price. What the hell, I'll just open it. A little fun won't hurt. Better than sticking $200 in a slot machine at a casino. haha

I'll report back.

majestik101 · 04-30-2017, 10:44 PM

$175? Dang my LCS is charging $225 + tax

nrm1977 · 04-30-2017, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by majestik101

$175? Dang my LCS is charging $225 + tax

Ouch. Yeah, like I said I don't buy much modern but thought $175 was a good deal...

I honestly was seeking advice on dumping the box and not opening it. I'm only 4 packs in...got my first auto. Again, I don't know any of the prospects. I see my first auto is a Yankee. I look on back to see where he is drafted...1st round 18th pick. I know nothing about this guy but checked the bay...not bad! This makes it so much fun not knowing who's a hot prospect.

On another note, I would have posted this in the break section but, I really was seeking advice.

1st auto down.

nrm1977 · 04-30-2017, 11:13 PM

I just got my 2nd auto. I see it's a Cub and I've heard a little about this guy via the forums. #ed 150 blue autograph of Eloy Jimenez. Just checked the bay $380-400! Wow! I'm very thankful to the guys who said to just open it! If I could buy you a beer right now, I would!

preakness · 04-30-2017, 11:15 PM

So a guy who doesn't know prospects pullsva
Blue eloy auto
And
Blake R auto

Watch
Him
Pull a super of arroyo next

nrm1977 · 04-30-2017, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by preakness

So a guy who doesn't know prospects pullsva
Blue eloy auto
And
Blake R auto

Watch
Him
Pull a super of arroyo next

That's the best part of it! Way better than throwing $200 in a slot machine.

Again, I'm a long time collector but mainly only buy HoF rookies. Hey, I do know all the current football draft picks!

Last auto, Atlanta braves Ronald Acuna. I also pulled a base blue refractor of Rafael Devers. Never heard of either guy.

Who needs to rip a cases of modern. Just buy a couple boxes a year and have fun with it!

PS- I do know my Brewers prospects

preakness · 04-30-2017, 11:35 PM

I'd take $200 and gamble at casino any day over busting a box

nrm1977 · 05-01-2017, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by preakness

I'd take $200 and gamble at casino any day over busting a box

I usually do my friend. I talked myself into the box, saying; "at least you'll have something". I'm definatley not a big box breaker as I indicated.

EDIT: On a side note, I did hit 13.5k at the casino 2 months ago, that was way more fun!

Tgents · 05-01-2017, 03:17 AM

Wtf those three autos in one box? Come on

magicpapa · 05-01-2017, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tgents

Wtf those three autos in one box? Come on

as per cardpedia
Description

2017 Bowman is a 100-card set, supplemented by a 150-card Prospects "insert" set, to be released April 26th. Each Hobby box will come with one autograph, while hobby-exclusive Jumbo boxes will yield three.

It should be noted that while Topps is billing 2017 Bowman as the "70th Anniversary," it is actually the 69th as the first Bowman set was released in 1948.
Distribution

Hobby: 24 packs per box, ten cards per pack. 12 boxes per case
Jumbo: 12 packs per box, 32 cards per pack. Eight boxes per case

Prenticles · 05-01-2017, 05:11 AM

This thread seems kind of fishy, a HOF vintage guy busting Bowman.

templeusox · 05-01-2017, 05:45 AM

Sure. I mean, it's an expensive lottery ticket. Upside is high, but you're not guaranteed anything.

jmsodpc · 05-01-2017, 09:56 AM

I got one locally for $180 plus tax....came to $195

$175 seems decent nowadays and even better that you pulled some sellable eBay cards

Thinking · 05-01-2017, 05:45 PM

Sale thread in disguise. Lame.

broadway6 · 05-01-2017, 06:59 PM

Prices of boxes are going up and prices of cards are going down. Easy math

04-30-2017, 09:22 PM	#1
nrm1977 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 364	Is 2017 Bowman Jumbo's at $175 worth it? I'm not a "flipper"; mainly a collector. Though, I'm curious if the Bowman jumbo is a good buy at $175? With that said, I want some value out of the box. I normally don't rip much wax these days. I understand you can get "worked" on ripping modern wax. Though, I'm just wanting to know is there any value in ripping a box at $175 or will I just pull 3 $5.00 auto's and that's it? Lastly, will this product drop in price? Should I wait to rip a box? It seems baseball is really hot right now. What do you guys think?

04-30-2017, 09:24 PM	#3
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 89,857 ThoseBackPages	I'd wait for Topps Chrome __________________ 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

04-30-2017, 09:27 PM	#6
NickM Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 12,353	Watch a case break or two online. Houdini has some going tonight. __________________ 1st superfractor hit by RK Collectibles. 2014 Bowman Chrome Mini BB Chris Kohler. "What do we want?" "Time travel." "And when do we want it?" "It's irrelevant."

04-30-2017, 10:08 PM	#8
nrm1977 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 364	Thank you for all the fast replies. I completely understand it's all about luck. I was just curious in "value" in these boxes. Again, I'm mainly a "HoF rookie" collector. Though, I do buy a few boxes a year just for fun. I mainly only buy Heritage or some value boxes that drop in price. I also don't know much about the current "hot" prospect/rookies. I'm curious how good are this years prospects? I did leave a little detail out of my original post; I went to a show today and bought a jumbo box at $175.00. I just don't buy much modern and I'm now debating do I just sell the box on the bay? I'm going to let you guys decide, should I rip it or sell it and pre-order some Topps chrome/Bowman chrome instead? Any of the products I do decide to open, I keep all the cards, unless I pull some crazy 1 of 1. Last edited by nrm1977; 04-30-2017 at 10:37 PM.

04-30-2017, 10:44 PM	#12
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 43,384 majestik101	$175? Dang my LCS is charging $225 + tax __________________ "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

04-30-2017, 09:24 PM	#2
mcsd121 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Monroe,NJ Posts: 891 brianmayonaise	I bought 2 at 155 pre sale and got crap

04-30-2017, 09:26 PM	#4
Bob Loblaw Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spring Training Paradise, FL Posts: 13,050	There plenty of boxes out there where you won't come close to $175 back. There plenty of boxes where you will. I got 4 boxes where I may make $175 back on one, but less than half that on the other 3. It's all about luck.

04-30-2017, 09:26 PM	#5
theblemishedone Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 744 theblemishedone	Best advice: wait a little bit and buy singles. If you really need to scratch the itch, then $175 is a pretty good price. Conventions are charging $210 and getting the prices.

04-30-2017, 09:51 PM	#7
preakness Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Johnny Ryno's soul Posts: 21,077	$60 per auto

04-30-2017, 10:19 PM	#9
moosetequila Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cali Posts: 9,547	Shred and report back in

04-30-2017, 10:25 PM	#10
emilydan Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 551	Well, I paid 175.00 this year for one jumbo box as well (from my local card shop) - I buy a box of Bowman every year and I didn't want to skip this year just because the prices have gone up - I am not a flipper either, and I keep every card I pull. My best card was a Maitan auto - which is one of the better ones to get. I've seen some duds get opened on this forum and I've seen some fantastic hits. If I were you, I would open it but, again, I'm not a flipper and I just enjoy the fun of it. But, of course in the end, it's up to you - good luck in whatever you decide!

04-30-2017, 11:13 PM	#14
nrm1977 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 364	I just got my 2nd auto. I see it's a Cub and I've heard a little about this guy via the forums. #ed 150 blue autograph of Eloy Jimenez. Just checked the bay $380-400! Wow! I'm very thankful to the guys who said to just open it! If I could buy you a beer right now, I would! Attached Thumbnails

04-30-2017, 11:15 PM	#15
preakness Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Johnny Ryno's soul Posts: 21,077	So a guy who doesn't know prospects pullsva Blue eloy auto And Blake R auto Watch Him Pull a super of arroyo next

04-30-2017, 11:35 PM	#17
preakness Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Johnny Ryno's soul Posts: 21,077	I'd take $200 and gamble at casino any day over busting a box

05-01-2017, 03:17 AM	#19
Tgents Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 895 chelkee207	Wtf those three autos in one box? Come on

05-01-2017, 05:11 AM	#21
Prenticles Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Somewhere where you can get free shipping to the Continental US Posts: 1,513	This thread seems kind of fishy, a HOF vintage guy busting Bowman.

05-01-2017, 05:45 AM	#22
templeusox Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 99 templeusox	Sure. I mean, it's an expensive lottery ticket. Upside is high, but you're not guaranteed anything.

05-01-2017, 09:56 AM	#23
jmsodpc Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,312	I got one locally for $180 plus tax....came to $195 $175 seems decent nowadays and even better that you pulled some sellable eBay cards

05-01-2017, 05:45 PM	#24
Thinking Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,973	Sale thread in disguise. Lame.

05-01-2017, 06:59 PM	#25
broadway6 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: VA Posts: 4,799 nich0las2005	Prices of boxes are going up and prices of cards are going down. Easy math __________________ Let's go Cardinals!!