Product of the year so far?

Goodfella · 11-09-2009, 06:10 AM

What are everyone's thoughts about a must-buy product so far this year?

For me, this year has been a terrible year for football boxes... =/

Although Limited does look nice since they took it back to 07's configuration.

MasterPattie · 11-09-2009, 06:56 AM

For the money, personally, I like Certified. When you look at the box & case breaks of this product on these boards, it seems like people have been getting a higher % of their money back then from most other products. I just think that Certified this year is a relatively good value and looks to be more loaded then in past years. Plus, there is always the possibility of pulling a 1/1 mirror black...

Goodfella · 11-09-2009, 07:03 AM

True. I just researched the product myself, and it appeals to me more than it has in year's past, and the price is a manageable $75.

Another product I've been looking at ripping is Topps Finest. I want to buy mini-boxes, but the only seller I can find that will sell specifically mini-boxes is this guy:

2009 TOPPS FINEST F/S HOBBY FOOTBALL MINI BOX SANCHEZ? - eBay (item 330374546879 end time Nov-09-09 18:30:04 PST)

Do you think it's trustworthy?

The patch autos out of this product look great, and for $50 per mini, it would seem like a great deal in addition to all the other refractors and numbered cards. How is the resale value with these cards?

pjnjjsdad · 11-09-2009, 09:50 AM

I have to say, I don't think there has been an absolute stink fest of a product so far, minus SP SE.I have found myself buying a lot of product that i neer liked to buy before, like Donruss Threads, Donruss Certified, Bowman Draft etc...

deltapi1049 · 11-09-2009, 09:54 AM

Topps Chrome, hands down.

BAMBAM · 11-09-2009, 10:21 AM

I'll let you know after I rip my case of Gridiron Gear.

Brad · 11-09-2009, 10:47 AM

Topps Chrome retail so far

Vintage Collector · 11-09-2009, 10:52 AM

2009-10 Exquisite.

just kidding
2009 Topps Chrome Football is the winner so far.

John91C · 11-09-2009, 11:23 AM

Topps Finest is looking pretty good to me!

anusinha · 11-09-2009, 11:29 AM

Finest and Chrome (topps moreso than bowman but both have been good) have been the best so far.

Monsters · 11-09-2009, 11:36 AM

A big fan of Limited Football...great bang for your buck (recent release). My best cases have been this years The Cup Hockey.

tnarg · 11-09-2009, 11:40 AM

i like me some limited

marines4me · 11-09-2009, 11:47 AM

I busted 3 cases of topps finest really fun to bust but lost 600 in re sale of course i kept 4 auto patches maclin /15 stafford /15 and /50 and crabtree /107 so that may be why

bjsports777 · 11-09-2009, 12:16 PM

I've liked Upper Deck SP Threads so far

Goodfella · 11-09-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monsters

A big fan of Limited Football...great bang for your buck (recent release). My best cases have been this years The Cup Hockey.

I saw some of your breaks of The Cup, and that product looks LOADED! I want to at least buy a few singles out of that, or maybe someday even buy a whole box. We college students aren't exactly as loaded as the product itself.

BTW, Monsters...if you have any sick Predators or Flyers cards you want to unload let me know. They're my teams.

Shinypsptitans · 11-09-2009, 08:22 PM

The early boxes of 2009 Playoff Absolute were LOADED!

ddearing · 11-09-2009, 08:27 PM

I think the most impressive product so far, not taking price into account, has been Absolute. I like the short print runs and sick patches and they really did a great job with it. I've been buying on the secondary market though b/c it's hard to justify the break for $140/box. You can buy all the very best cards for under $100, so I've been getting them that way.

As far as product for value, maybe topps chrome retail for those who like it. My preference has actually been Donruss Limited. With the unannounced increase of a third hit in every box, the guys who bought it as a pre-order (like me

) really made out. You end up paying about $25/hit and some of the hits are really nice. you will get a card that sells for $40 out of at least every other box with some really high dollar stuff mixed in.

Highcheese4U · 11-09-2009, 08:48 PM

I will always go with chrome myself...though Absolute has surprised me a little bit.

mwheeler27 · 11-09-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddearing

I think the most impressive product so far, not taking price into account, has been Absolute. I like the short print runs and sick patches and they really did a great job with it.

This sounds like a plug for the Sportkings Super Boxes.

Speaking of which, these Super Boxes would be my favorite release of the year given both value, limited print runs, "sick patches", etc. What an outstanding product!

There were only 200 boxes made. Each Super Box contained 2 Series B SK boxes that retailed around $325 each plus in each box you are guaranteed 1 Super Box 1/1 jumbo patch card that has an average secondary market value of over $500. That's right, those 1/1 cards average over $500, and you get 1 per box!

marino5084 · 11-09-2009, 10:38 PM

I did very well with Topps Chrome retail. I have actually made my money back and have another master set and a ton of cards left to move.

I did very well with Absolute, made money on 6 boxes as well as Limited.

I have some Mayo coming. I was going to do 5 cases but have quickly decided against it. I think I will do 1 Mayo and 1 Certified.

solt0131 · 11-09-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwheeler27

This sounds like a plug for the Sportkings Super Boxes.

Speaking of which, these Super Boxes would be my favorite release of the year given both value, limited print runs, "sick patches", etc. What an outstanding product!

There were only 200 boxes made. Each Super Box contained 2 Series B SK boxes that retailed around $325 each plus in each box you are guaranteed 1 Super Box 1/1 jumbo patch card that has an average secondary market value of over $500. That's right, those 1/1 cards average over $500, and you get 1 per box!

Too bad the rest of the stuff in the boxes averaged about $100 back.

marino5084 · 11-09-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solt0131

Too bad the rest of the stuff in the boxes averaged about $100 back.

Rob your always there to quickly bring people back to earth.

ddearing · 11-09-2009, 11:06 PM

When you guys buy Topps Chrome Retail, where can you find a case of this? I have seen some on eBay that are 16 boxes, 8 packs each box, 4 card / pack. Is this the stuff you all are opening?

mwheeler27 · 11-10-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solt0131

Too bad the rest of the stuff in the boxes averaged about $100 back.

You're not selling to the right crowd.

ez.collectibles · 11-10-2009, 09:21 AM

Two best cases for me were Regular Topps football and Topps Magic. The worst cases were Upper Deck SP Signature Edition and Donruss Elite. I did not make my money back on any Panini case that I ripped and flipped. I am hoping my luck changes with Gridiron Gear.

11-09-2009, 06:10 AM	#1
Goodfella Banned - PBM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,208 Mouseofthefield	Product of the year so far? What are everyone's thoughts about a must-buy product so far this year? For me, this year has been a terrible year for football boxes... =/ Although Limited does look nice since they took it back to 07's configuration.

11-09-2009, 09:50 AM	#4
pjnjjsdad Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orrville, OH Posts: 4,028 huslscacbuys HUSLSCAC	I have to say, I don't think there has been an absolute stink fest of a product so far, minus SP SE.I have found myself buying a lot of product that i neer liked to buy before, like Donruss Threads, Donruss Certified, Bowman Draft etc... __________________ Collecting Tennessee Titans and Tom Brandstater

11-09-2009, 10:21 AM	#6
BAMBAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 8,460	I'll let you know after I rip my case of Gridiron Gear. __________________ IF YOU CAN'T TAKE AN HONEST REPLY THEN DON'T ASK. ALWAYS BUYING '97 LEGENDS AUTOS OR H.O.F. AUTO NEEDS

11-09-2009, 10:52 AM	#8
Vintage Collector Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9,309 mitcards	2009-10 Exquisite. just kidding 2009 Topps Chrome Football is the winner so far. __________________ Vintage Collector's Ebay ID is - Mitcards All ebay auctions starting at 99 cents no reserve. I will also buy or trade My Cards for your Silver or Gold! Never Forget 9/11, Be Diligent and Safe!

11-09-2009, 11:36 AM	#11
Monsters Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,179 Lokness2001	A big fan of Limited Football...great bang for your buck (recent release). My best cases have been this years The Cup Hockey. Last edited by Monsters; 11-09-2009 at 11:41 AM.

11-09-2009, 06:56 AM	#2
MasterPattie Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8,750	For the money, personally, I like Certified. When you look at the box & case breaks of this product on these boards, it seems like people have been getting a higher % of their money back then from most other products. I just think that Certified this year is a relatively good value and looks to be more loaded then in past years. Plus, there is always the possibility of pulling a 1/1 mirror black...

11-09-2009, 07:03 AM	#3
Goodfella Banned - PBM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,208 Mouseofthefield	True. I just researched the product myself, and it appeals to me more than it has in year's past, and the price is a manageable $75. Another product I've been looking at ripping is Topps Finest. I want to buy mini-boxes, but the only seller I can find that will sell specifically mini-boxes is this guy: 2009 TOPPS FINEST F/S HOBBY FOOTBALL MINI BOX SANCHEZ? - eBay (item 330374546879 end time Nov-09-09 18:30:04 PST) Do you think it's trustworthy? The patch autos out of this product look great, and for $50 per mini, it would seem like a great deal in addition to all the other refractors and numbered cards. How is the resale value with these cards?

11-09-2009, 09:54 AM	#5
deltapi1049 Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,801 deltapi1049	Topps Chrome, hands down.

11-09-2009, 10:47 AM	#7
Brad Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MKE Posts: 3,947	Topps Chrome retail so far

11-09-2009, 11:23 AM	#9
John91C Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS! Posts: 5,651 joyoo	Topps Finest is looking pretty good to me!

11-09-2009, 11:29 AM	#10
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,797	Finest and Chrome (topps moreso than bowman but both have been good) have been the best so far.

11-09-2009, 11:40 AM	#12
tnarg Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 15,625	i like me some limited

11-09-2009, 11:47 AM	#13
marines4me Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,347 GCSportsCards	I busted 3 cases of topps finest really fun to bust but lost 600 in re sale of course i kept 4 auto patches maclin /15 stafford /15 and /50 and crabtree /107 so that may be why

11-09-2009, 12:16 PM	#14
bjsports777 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 350 blackjacksports777	I've liked Upper Deck SP Threads so far

11-09-2009, 08:22 PM	#16
Shinypsptitans Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,849	The early boxes of 2009 Playoff Absolute were LOADED!

11-09-2009, 08:27 PM	#17
ddearing Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,822 vintage-dan ddearing	I think the most impressive product so far, not taking price into account, has been Absolute. I like the short print runs and sick patches and they really did a great job with it. I've been buying on the secondary market though b/c it's hard to justify the break for $140/box. You can buy all the very best cards for under $100, so I've been getting them that way. As far as product for value, maybe topps chrome retail for those who like it. My preference has actually been Donruss Limited. With the unannounced increase of a third hit in every box, the guys who bought it as a pre-order (like me ) really made out. You end up paying about $25/hit and some of the hits are really nice. you will get a card that sells for $40 out of at least every other box with some really high dollar stuff mixed in. __________________ If you have to explain why it's a 1/1, then it's NOT a 1/1. Looking for Andre Dawson Serial numbered cards that are his jersey number - either #8 or #10. So looking for cards like 8/8 or 08/99 or 10/250.

11-09-2009, 08:48 PM	#18
Highcheese4U Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,766 shayne_man	I will always go with chrome myself...though Absolute has surprised me a little bit.

11-09-2009, 10:38 PM	#20
marino5084 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the air Posts: 6,493 marino50841984	I did very well with Topps Chrome retail. I have actually made my money back and have another master set and a ton of cards left to move. I did very well with Absolute, made money on 6 boxes as well as Limited. I have some Mayo coming. I was going to do 5 cases but have quickly decided against it. I think I will do 1 Mayo and 1 Certified. __________________ But his name is James Cortellessa, retired air force, loving grandfather, father and husband, and the best smartass around. RIP PAPAJIM Sabrina Cortellessa

11-09-2009, 11:06 PM	#23
ddearing Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,822 vintage-dan ddearing	When you guys buy Topps Chrome Retail, where can you find a case of this? I have seen some on eBay that are 16 boxes, 8 packs each box, 4 card / pack. Is this the stuff you all are opening? __________________ If you have to explain why it's a 1/1, then it's NOT a 1/1. Looking for Andre Dawson Serial numbered cards that are his jersey number - either #8 or #10. So looking for cards like 8/8 or 08/99 or 10/250.

11-10-2009, 09:21 AM	#25
ez.collectibles Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, IL Posts: 136 ez.collectibles	Two best cases for me were Regular Topps football and Topps Magic. The worst cases were Upper Deck SP Signature Edition and Donruss Elite. I did not make my money back on any Panini case that I ripped and flipped. I am hoping my luck changes with Gridiron Gear.