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[phil]

Boxes selling out below $175 now. Will probably go over $200 when almost everyone doesn't win the raffle.

[studleyman]

Originally Posted by robert67

I didn't say I didn't open things. That's why I have some hobby regrets

I didn't imply that people who collect sealed don't also collect singles or open
Everybody's got their methods to the hobby
Whatever floats your boat

[ThoseBackPages]

when does the raffle happen?

[metsandweezer]

Originally Posted by CapeTownCards

$200 for a gold Bo /50... woweee

Way too cheap.

[BabaORiley]

Originally Posted by smanzari

Seems low IMO

Same here. Which is why I snagged it. He's my second favorite out of this RC class though so that factors into the mix.

[mfw13]

Originally Posted by oddstuff

There are some on this thread that believes he's a better bet than Acuna as a future star.

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1353610

Well....Acuna's three months younger than Robert and already has a 10 WAR head start on him....

[phil]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

when does the raffle happen?

Nobody knows, soon hopefully. Would like to get it over with.

[smanzari]

Originally Posted by BabaORiley

Same here. Which is why I snagged it. He's my second favorite out of this RC class though so that factors into the mix.

Good grab, yeah he's towards the top of my list too!

[MTBRM]

I know it's asking too much from Topps, but would be nice to have the bare minimum in terms of communication on the raffle.

[mfw13]

Originally Posted by phil

Boxes selling out below $175 now. Will probably go over $200 when almost everyone doesn't win the raffle.

If I don't win the raffle, I'll just buy the few base cards I want and move on to the next product...certainly not going to pay ridiculous prices for overpriced wax.

[JRX]

Originally Posted by Stech36

I’d say it’s mostly that he went 30/30 last year in 122 games and hit .328. I’m not saying I’m completely sold on him, but the ability is there for superstardom. Also he’s 22, almost 23

He turns 23 Aug 3rd. People are really going nuts over his A ball stats as a 21 year old? Maybe he will be good, but I mean Trout and Harper were both in their 5th season at the same age. It just seems nuts to me. He's ancient in prospect terms, he only has about 5 years and we'll be talking about how he's exiting his prime.

[speedyjg13]

Originally Posted by mfw13

If I don't win the raffle, I'll just buy the few base cards I want and move on to the next product...certainly not going to pay ridiculous prices for overpriced wax.

1000%, same here

[CapeTownCards]

Originally Posted by metsandweezer

Way too cheap.

Give it time. It’s still early days.

[oddstuff]

Originally Posted by mfw13

Well....Acuna's three months younger than Robert and already has a 10 WAR head start on him....

aha...and yet the OP of that thread was still making a case for Robert having a better future...pump!

[mfw13]

Originally Posted by JRX

Can I ask what the obsession is with Luis Robert? He's turning 23 next month, has yet to play in the majors, struck out a lot on the minors, and showed no ability to walk.

And he had only one good year in the minors (2019)....high bust potential....

[buzzardsroost]

Originally Posted by mfw13

Well....Acuna's three months younger than Robert and already has a 10 WAR head start on him....

Also a 30/30 MLB season not a minor league season

[mfw13]

Originally Posted by Stech36

I’d say it’s mostly that he went 30/30 last year in 122 games and hit .328. I’m not saying I’m completely sold on him, but the ability is there for superstardom. Also he’s 22, almost 23

That was also his first above average season in the minors.....

[Howie7107]

I find it very likely Robert is a very good power hitting corner OF. Reminds me of Starling Marte. Anyone know what Marte's RCs and 1st Bowmans sell for?

[Stech36]

Originally Posted by JRX

He turns 23 Aug 3rd. People are really going nuts over his A ball stats as a 21 year old? Maybe he will be good, but I mean Trout and Harper were both in their 5th season at the same age. It just seems nuts to me. He's ancient in prospect terms, he only has about 5 years and we'll be talking about how he's exiting his prime.

You do realize 22 is young for AAA where he hit .297 with 16 home runs and a .974 ops in 47 games?

I don’t know what to tell you. The only real knock against him is that he has swing and miss in his game.

I’m not trying to pump the guy, but he’s a legit prospect. I don’t know why you guys are all down on him.

[jeff24k]

Originally Posted by mfw13

And he had only one good year in the minors (2019)....high bust potential....

Yeah but he's got tools. Lots and lots of filthy tools. High risk, high reward. The hobby LOVES kids like this. Will likely turn out to be more Puig than Acuna but there's always a chance he'll be "it". And that's why he's priced the way he is.

Edit: I should add he's high risk for the hobby. Real baseball I think he's relatively low risk to become a solid (above average) 8 to 10 year starter.

[Zeldafanatic15]

If they don't do it today, probably won't be til Monday, seeing as they're usually closed on Fridays.

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[yrocks2001]

Originally Posted by Howie7107

I find it very likely Robert is a very good power hitting corner OF. Reminds me of Starling Marte. Anyone know what Marte's RCs and 1st Bowmans sell for?

I wouldn't describe Marte as a power hitter I think Robert has way way more upside than Marte.

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by jeff24k

Yeah but he's got tools. Lots and lots of filthy tools. High risk, high reward. The hobby LOVES kids like this. Will likely turn out to be more Puig than Acuna but there's always a chance he'll be "it". And that's why he's priced the way he is.

Edit: I should add he's high risk for the hobby. Real baseball I think he's relatively low risk to become a solid (above average) 8 to 10 year starter.

That's what I see too, I think Robert will be a lot like Puig, but will hit a few more homers and steal a few more bases per season...

[Stech36]

Originally Posted by mfw13

And he had only one good year in the minors (2019)....high bust potential....

He had some bad injuries early 2018. I think it sapped his power. Again I’m not pumping the guy. It’s just strange to me that a lot of you are so down on him.

I’m not buying at current prices which are insane

[coachnip13]

This would have been better a few years ago, but this is the first Superfractor I've ever pulled.