Topps out---Fanatics in - Page 2

Silent George · 08-19-2021, 02:50 PM

Topps has driven me crazy over the years. But they are topps. And the lineage of their cards is essentially considered the lineage of baseball cards. And this is shocking and sad in that respect. My PC is 99% topps cards. They are iconic.

They also suck in a lot of ways. I'm just not overly confident another company won't also suck in a lot of ways.

NYRE2PECT · 08-19-2021, 02:50 PM

MUDS is tanking. Just sold everything.

glassofwater · 08-19-2021, 02:51 PM

Did I read it that they are about to get the license to nba and nfl. Wonder if panini will suit together against a monopoly in the card world

SupermanBrandon · 08-19-2021, 02:51 PM

You guys wanted something different. You hate Topps. You're getting your wish! Grass isnt always greener. Welcome to HELL!

mgsenny · 08-19-2021, 02:51 PM

So this isn't until 2026, right? That's when the MLB and Topps agreement is up.

cnewby · 08-19-2021, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NYRE2PECT

MUDS is tanking. Just sold everything.

still up 5% today...

NYRE2PECT · 08-19-2021, 02:51 PM

Whoa...

Boo · 08-19-2021, 02:52 PM

Glad I have a Fanatics rep who calls me all the time

Silent George · 08-19-2021, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wil

Wow.

The way it probably plays out is Fanatics buys a crippled Topps and continues making cards under the Topps name.

Yes, honestly this is what should be rooted for.

anusinha · 08-19-2021, 02:53 PM

Fanatics is crap..... would you like to buy these blasters for 4x MSRP?

YourAvgSutton · 08-19-2021, 02:53 PM

I’m speechless… what in the world?

shizzlemynizzle · 08-19-2021, 02:53 PM

I hate fanatics in general so this sucks

Cs2220 · 08-19-2021, 02:53 PM

“The MLBPA deal begins in 2023. MLB’s current agreement with Topps runs through 2025.”

Does this mean 2024 and 2025 will be Topps with MLB logos but no player names?? I remember the old Griffey nintendo games had mlb license but not mlbpa and had to use made up names for the players. I hope not the case

NYRE2PECT · 08-19-2021, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cnewby

still up 5% today...

Negative ghost rider.

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mlbfan10 · 08-19-2021, 02:54 PM

Intriguing to say the least

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BBases31 · 08-19-2021, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Wil

Wow.

The way it probably plays out is Fanatics buys a crippled Topps and continues making cards under the Topps name.

No chance. That's not the way they've run any of their businesses. The Fanatics name has been front and center on every new business acquisition/venture even when it was outside their initial scope.

ClipsandVols · 08-19-2021, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cnewby

still up 5% today...

Not anymore

MiamiMarlinsFan · 08-19-2021, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

Oh gawd! People are about to lose their minds.

I’m a pretty rational, level headed person, but I’m fighting off the urge to lose my mind. This is kind of massive news.

cnewby · 08-19-2021, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NYRE2PECT

Negative ghost rider.

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At the time I typed, was 10.78 on TD. So no, not negative. Tanking? Yes. Tanked already? No.

banosd · 08-19-2021, 02:55 PM

Wish it was Panini that lost its license instead

chris_ac · 08-19-2021, 02:56 PM

I'm with most here who think this is definitely weird but a bummer too. We all know money talks but the idea of a licensed sports card without Topps or Panini (who just took over Donruss/Playoff anyways) is quite numb feeling imho.

If this truly crosses over to NBA and NFL, then oy...

Maybe it's time for me to finally start dating Lol (Crude humor for someone who doesn't get out much)

Yaga · 08-19-2021, 02:56 PM

What the heck??? This is awful.

So is Fanatics related to Panini? Or are they just a separate company?

Biohazarddfl · 08-19-2021, 02:57 PM

Just doing a quick read, it looks like MLB participated in a seed round for Fanatics through Softbank. Looks like they will be getting rich twice. NFL was in there as well.

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JoeAdam · 08-19-2021, 02:57 PM

So will it be Fanatics 1st chrome for prospects?

HunterConnorMom · 08-19-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent George

Yes, honestly this is what should be rooted for.

From press release this looks doubtful - MLB and MLBPA will have equity stake in the new company formed to solely produce trading cards. Unfortunately all about money. However, you would think MLB could get more money by having multiple partnerships but maybe don’t want to put in the effort to work out multiple deals.

08-19-2021, 02:52 PM	#33
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mlbfan10 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 4,691 coastalcardcollectivellc mlbfan10	Intriguing to say the least Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk __________________ Go Braves!

08-19-2021, 02:56 PM	#46
chris_ac Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,277	I'm with most here who think this is definitely weird but a bummer too. We all know money talks but the idea of a licensed sports card without Topps or Panini (who just took over Donruss/Playoff anyways) is quite numb feeling imho. If this truly crosses over to NBA and NFL, then oy... Maybe it's time for me to finally start dating Lol (Crude humor for someone who doesn't get out much) __________________ PC (NFS/NFT): Anze Kopitar/Justin Jefferson/Victor Wembanyama IG: playerclector

08-19-2021, 02:57 PM	#49
JoeAdam Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,996 sjoteo joeadam	So will it be Fanatics 1st chrome for prospects? __________________ @the_ace_of_cards on IG “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take - Wayne Gretzky” - Michael Scott

08-19-2021, 02:50 PM	#26
Silent George Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,147	Topps has driven me crazy over the years. But they are topps. And the lineage of their cards is essentially considered the lineage of baseball cards. And this is shocking and sad in that respect. My PC is 99% topps cards. They are iconic. They also suck in a lot of ways. I'm just not overly confident another company won't also suck in a lot of ways.

08-19-2021, 02:50 PM	#27
NYRE2PECT Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 8,058	MUDS is tanking. Just sold everything.

08-19-2021, 02:51 PM	#28
glassofwater Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 3,650	Did I read it that they are about to get the license to nba and nfl. Wonder if panini will suit together against a monopoly in the card world

08-19-2021, 02:51 PM	#29
SupermanBrandon Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: TN Posts: 15,843	You guys wanted something different. You hate Topps. You're getting your wish! Grass isnt always greener. Welcome to HELL!

08-19-2021, 02:51 PM	#30
mgsenny Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1,087 mgsenny25	So this isn't until 2026, right? That's when the MLB and Topps agreement is up.

08-19-2021, 02:53 PM	#35
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,631	Fanatics is crap..... would you like to buy these blasters for 4x MSRP?

08-19-2021, 02:53 PM	#36
YourAvgSutton Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,792 sudbud!	I’m speechless… what in the world?

08-19-2021, 02:53 PM	#37
shizzlemynizzle Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 398	I hate fanatics in general so this sucks

08-19-2021, 02:53 PM	#38
Cs2220 Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 104 Cs2220	“The MLBPA deal begins in 2023. MLB’s current agreement with Topps runs through 2025.” Does this mean 2024 and 2025 will be Topps with MLB logos but no player names?? I remember the old Griffey nintendo games had mlb license but not mlbpa and had to use made up names for the players. I hope not the case

08-19-2021, 02:55 PM	#45
banosd Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 881 sweetleftyswing	Wish it was Panini that lost its license instead

08-19-2021, 02:56 PM	#47
Yaga Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7,525	What the heck??? This is awful. So is Fanatics related to Panini? Or are they just a separate company?

08-19-2021, 02:57 PM	#48
Biohazarddfl Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 2,294 chrisfl_cards_on_ig ChrisinFlorida	Just doing a quick read, it looks like MLB participated in a seed round for Fanatics through Softbank. Looks like they will be getting rich twice. NFL was in there as well. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk