Topps Living Set

[Acidblack]

Originally Posted by joejoemay

I think they should leave mascots to Now and other products...

I don’t disagree.

[epatmythes]

Originally Posted by joejoemay

I think they should leave mascots to Now and other products...

I could live with Manager cards occasionally included in the set, but not mascots. And by manager cards, I'm not talking about just any managers. They would need to be significant managers. Maybe the Manager of the World Series winner, or a long time manager who reached a milestone like 1500 wins or something. Not rolling out a manager card, in true Topps fashion, of the likes of Aaron Boone, simply because he's with the Yankees, a part of their clear New York bias, and because they just believe it will sell to their east coast homer base!

[dherm360]

Originally Posted by epatmythes

I could live with Manager cards occasionally included in the set, but not mascots. And by manager cards, I'm not talking about just any managers. They would need to be significant managers. Maybe the Manager of the World Series winner, or a long time manager who reached a milestone like 1500 wins or something. Not rolling out a manager card, in true Topps fashion, of the likes of Aaron Boone, simply because he's with the Yankees, a part of their clear New York bias, and because they just believe it will sell to their east coast homer base!

bobby Cox, Earl Weaver, Billy Martin, Connie Mack, McGraw types if that is the case I would be on board

[Rhys Phillies]

Originally Posted by dherm360

bobby Cox, Earl Weaver, Billy Martin, Connie Mack, McGraw types if that is the case I would be on board

You forgot Joe Torre 😀

[ToppsNowFan]

Originally Posted by Rhys Phillies

You forgot Joe Torre 😀

Casey Stengel, Joe McCarthy, Joe Torre... Oh, sorry, New York bias...

[dherm360]

Originally Posted by Rhys Phillies

You forgot Joe Torre 😀

I wasn't going to name every manager, but yes he would be acceptable

I think an Earl Weaver with a big bright red face after he just got ejected

[Acidblack]

Originally Posted by dherm360

I wasn't going to name every manager, but yes he would be acceptable

I think an Earl Weaver with a big bright red face after he just got ejected

Don “Popeye” Zimmer as a Cub.

[Americards]

Here's one week of Mangers




Casey Stengel (Star Manager), Aaron Boone (Rookie Manager), Andy Green (Scrub Manager)

[ToppsNowFan]

Don Zimmer needs a card...

[VinnyH]

Got my 20 Juan Soto cards today and am pleased to say they are very nice. I believe, at least, 15 could grade PSA 10s. A couple may be a little oc and a couple have a spec in the black corner area.

Nice job Topps,
Vinny

[jdandns]

I hope during the off-season, we get weekly sets comprised of three retired players. A hypothetical week, for "fun":

William VanLandingham
Jarrod Saltalamachhia
Ed Ott

[PoPCulture]

Originally Posted by jdandns

I hope during the off-season, we get weekly sets comprised of three retired players. A hypothetical week, for "fun":

William VanLandingham
Jarrod Saltalamachhia
Ed Ott

One of these things is not like the other.....

Seriously though, remember how the top 2 had their last names on the backs of their jerseys start below one shoulder and curve around to the opposite shoulder? They’re going to need a larger black box on the bottom of these cards!

[TheWrightStuff]

Nolan Ryan in a Texas Rangers uniform please!

[Ferg1945]

Got my Soto group in today.... the best condition so far. It does appear to be a different card stock... but it's gonna be tough to tell in auctions for the replacements if they are with the new stock. Especially PSA 10s of the early cards.








And I attempted to get close up to show the difference... it's minimal... but they do look different.

Ohtani - ridges or lines in surface



Peacock - smoother surface

[kpete42]

Nice pics Ferg. That’s the big difference I’ve noticed on the newer cards. It’s a nice smooth surface as to where the cards at the start of the set had those ridges. It was a nice idea to try and use the original card stock, but too many QC issues I suppose.

[Ferg1945]

Ronald Acuna wins the race to 500 PSA 10s!!!!!!

And Gleyber is on the fast track to pass Acuna... already 425 Gleybers have been graded... 337 10s

[joejoemay]

Originally Posted by Ferg1945

Ronald Acuna wins the race to 500 PSA 10s!!!!!!

And Gleyber is on the fast track to pass Acuna... already 425 Gleybers have been graded... 337 10s

Wow! That’s a lot of 10’s

[mwheeler27]

Originally Posted by joejoemay

Wow! That’s a lot of 10’s

And as far behind as PSA is, it’s probably safe to say we can expect many more PSA 10s from all Living Set subjects.

I would guess all kinds of cards are sitting there waiting to be graded at the discounted rates.

[bigsmooth]

Originally Posted by joejoemay

Wow! That’s a lot of 10’s

Lot’s of value in the PSA 10’s, right Joe?

[tribefan26]

Originally Posted by Americards

I think they would change it from year to year, for rookie designation only,

and If they did change the year, start on the 1st Wednesday of the new year and not March 23 (like this year) so this years cards would be 1-111 (37 weeks) and card 112 starts Jan 2, 2019 (for 52 weeks).
If not they would be able to add RC to "2018" rookies up til Game 1, 2019

But they want to make sure they don't use up the RC on Living only in 2018.
Now that we are seeing the use of Call-up on Now cards, I would assume those cards won't get a LS Card until 2019, so they have RC for heritage and flagship.

But there is some gray area and I hope they don't play games. And more importantly don't give us a Call-up logo on LS cards.

[Americards]

Originally Posted by tribefan26

But they want to make sure they don't use up the RC on Living only in 2018.
Now that we are seeing the use of Call-up on Now cards, I would assume those cards won't get a LS Card until 2019, so they have RC for heritage and flagship.

But there is some gray area and I hope they don't play games. And more importantly don't give us a Call-up logo on LS cards.

I believe, imo, they would not do that because they would not be able to make a RC of them since its 1 and done, (unless team change, in his rookie season).


Make it easy Topps, calendar year for each years cards (Jan 1 - Dec 31)

[joejoemay]

Originally Posted by bigsmooth

Lot’s of value in the PSA 10’s, right Joe?

The value in PSA (to me) had always been in their registry. It’s what drew me to PSA and why they are the most sought after graded cards. If any of the other companies could get their registry as squared away I think they could run PSA out of business on new cards. Biggest drawback is the company will steal from you.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by joejoemay

The value in PSA (to me) had always been in their registry. It’s what drew me to PSA and why they are the most sought after graded cards. If any of the other companies could get their registry as squared away I think they could run PSA out of business on new cards. Biggest drawback is the company will steal from you.

BGS has proven they cannot compete in the Registry game

that game is over

if you think a new company can come into the TPG game and catch up, good luck.

BGS will fold before PSA will be defeated. Case closed

[tribefan26]

Originally Posted by Americards

I believe, imo, they would not do that because they would not be able to make a RC of them since its 1 and done, (unless team change, in his rookie season).


Make it easy Topps, calendar year for each years cards (Jan 1 - Dec 31)

That's true - although striking while the iron is hot could be attractive (and Topps is about making money).

Just wait until next year and give them an RC - start it with the 1/2/19 set and you can get the hot call-ups in the off-season.

[bigsmooth]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

BGS has proven they cannot compete in the Registry game



that game is over



if you think a new company can come into the TPG game and catch up, good luck.



BGS will fold before PSA will be defeated. Case closed

What’s TPG?