2024 Topps Chrome Update

[Triple B]

Originally Posted by premium1981

Agreed, and I don't know why more people can't see that our hobby is in a great place. There are so many products being opened in mass that any player collector or team collector or set collector should be foaming at the mouth. Prices are cheap. My sons Braves collection has become very impressive, and it seems like the cool cards get cheaper and cheaper. I love it. I don't care how expensive a box or case is. If I don't want to open it or can't afford it I just move on. Not once does it cross my mind that Fanatics should institute some sort of forced and fake lower price point so the "Karen's" that complain here can get a box.

Here is the really fun part. If people would watch the market and understand the demand a little better they could buy a few of these "overpriced" boxes, and sell all but 1 to have a box for free. It isn't that hard. These hobby boxes stayed online for a long time with a limit of 20. They sell for about 50% now than what they did. So you could have bought 4 boxes, sold 3 and had a free box. But nope, the preference is not to do that, but come here and complain about it instead.

I have added so much high end Vlad on the cheap and I'm happy for it. A logoman 1/1 for $400? All day long. And the good thing is my $400 went to a single for my PC and not to a breaker for the shot at a handful of base RCs.

If you know what you're doing and can do your thing without worrying about what everyone else is doing, you'll find joy in the hobby. Everyone here wants to define how the hobby should be according to their own beliefs and it's comical to see because clearly they aren't enjoying themselves.

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by Triple B

I have added so much high end Vlad on the cheap and I'm happy for it. A logoman 1/1 for $400? All day long. And the good thing is my $400 went to a single for my PC and not to a breaker for the shot at a handful of base RCs.

If you know what you're doing and can do your thing without worrying about what everyone else is doing, you'll find joy in the hobby. Everyone here wants to define how the hobby should be according to their own beliefs and it's comical to see because clearly they aren't enjoying themselves.

You’re the 2024 equivalent of the rats in 1992 talking about how great T206 was while the junk wax participants were jumping ship en masse.

[cruiserdaddy7]

The hobby indeed is healthy and this product has been easy to make money on. Cases were available on Topps and through Fanatics reps, and megas were easily obtained from the Fanatics site. Easy 50% plus profit, gas rewards from buying Fanatics gift cards and CC rewards on these purchases. I'm not going to bash those who open this stuff, instead you and I can sell to them and use the profit to add things we like to our collection.

[Twalk1975]

The same people who will tell you all day long that sports cards are not an investment seems to be unable to understand the hobby in terms of anything other than return on investment.

[ATLOTP]

opened a hobby and a jumbo from the Topps general sale and got slaughtered. I think I need to just avoid products like this unless they're cheap

[PoPCulture]

There was a 30 case (210 box) player auction that ended on eBay last night. The Skenes spot ended at just over $10k. Unreal

[glassofwater]

I can’t not believe the price of megas! I ripped 10 of these I got at GameStop bellow msrp being a pro member. On Friday Should or kept them sealed got 3 pitcher autos of scrubs even if they where #

[base set]

1992 Topps is a fine set of Baseball Cards. Not quite as epic as 1991, but still darn purdy. Is a shame when for both sets, most can’t see past the $0 value of them.

Just out of curiosity as I spent my gambling budget on 2 boxes of Pro Debut this year and my obvious flip budget on Heritage minis, were “Megas” of this ever intended to actually appear in a 3D retail store?

i.e. over time this product started out as a retail Mega exclusive (13), became a Target hanger exclusive, then a Hobby/retail mix, and is now a Hobby exclusive?

Seeing the new hanger format for Stadium Club this year made me wonder where TCU would head.

I gotta go buy some regular Update purple lottery tix right now, cuz I like the $0.00 cards inside, cya l8r

[Funkster]

Originally Posted by PoPCulture

There was a 30 case (210 box) player auction that ended on eBay last night. The Skenes spot ended at just over $10k. Unreal

Filth bomb had a 20 case and the Skene spot was 7500.

[bub838]

Originally Posted by premium1981

Here is the really fun part. If people would watch the market and understand the demand a little better they could buy a few of these "overpriced" boxes, and sell all but 1 to have a box for free. It isn't that hard. These hobby boxes stayed online for a long time with a limit of 20. They sell for about 50% now than what they did. So you could have bought 4 boxes, sold 3 and had a free box. But nope, the preference is not to do that, but come here and complain about it instead.

It's been pretty consistent that product purchased at the Topps preorder pricing has gone up at release or a little bit after. I sold my preorder hobby case of TCU pretty quickly.

I will say, I was not expecting the huge increase in mega box pricing.

[Triple B]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

You’re the 2024 equivalent of the rats in 1992 talking about how great T206 was while the junk wax participants were jumping ship en masse.

You’re the equivalent of Chevy Chase thinking doing a late night talk show was easy until he realized that people didn’t really care what he had to say. You can cry and whine all you want, sport…the hobby is where it is and it’ll move forward with or without your participation. The next 5 years are going to be great for flippers and breakers AND collectors…except maybe people like you who like to shake their fists at the clouds and are impossible to please.

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by Triple B

You’re the equivalent of Chevy Chase thinking doing a late night talk show was easy until he realized that people didn’t really care what he had to say. You can cry and whine all you want, sport…the hobby is where it is and it’ll move forward with or without your participation. The next 5 years are going to be great for flippers and breakers AND collectors…except maybe people like you who like to shake their fists at the clouds and are impossible to please.

Nah. You are just incapable of separating segments of hobby discussion, and want to apply any negative comments to the hobby at large.

Opening wax has always been the entry point for people into the hobby. Fanatics is taking short term “success” off the backs of degenerate gamblers at the expense of long term growth. It will catch up to them eventually. The recipe for success in trading cards has been perfected by The Pokemon Company, yet Fanatics wants to do the exact opposite.

[Triple B]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Nah. You are just incapable of separating segments of hobby discussion, and want to apply any negative comments to the hobby at large.

Opening wax has always been the entry point for people into the hobby. Fanatics is taking short term “success” off the backs of degenerate gamblers at the expense of long term growth. It will catch up to them eventually. The recipe for success in trading cards has been perfected by The Pokemon Company, yet Fanatics wants to do the exact opposite.

Nah, you’re just applying your 1980’s mentality to a 2024 situation and you foolishly think that it applies to the hobby at large. I got into this hobby collecting the players I liked. I bought packs for gum and the cards were bonus and the extras were used to land my favourite players.

You need to flip the page on your calendar. The reason you’re so high and mighty in your little space is because you and maybe four other people are the only ones that feels the way you do. Fortunately, your opinion is only contained in your own posts and not the general feeling of people attending The National or Fanatics Fest. Degenerate gamblers are here and they’ll be here as long as their money holds out. Maybe you’re able to take advantage in other ways and if not, maybe you’ve found why you’re so upset.

It’s okay to have your own opinion, though. Just don’t get mad that 99% of the rest of the people involved don’t share in it.

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by Triple B

Maybe you’re able to take advantage in other ways and if not, maybe you’ve found why you’re so upset.

It always cracks me up when people think this is about money. That 50% income tax for you has gone to your head.

[Triple B]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

It always cracks me up when people think this is about money. That 50% income tax for you has gone to your head.

This isn’t about money, son. This is about finding the part of the hobby you enjoy and actually enjoying it. All you do is whine and cry. Maybe this hobby isn’t for you if you can’t find your lane. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

[ScooterD]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

It always cracks me up when people think this is about money. That 50% income tax for you has gone to your head.

You post things about the stock market, return on investment, price of wax - all of them are about money. Even your comment on his tax % is about money.

[cj828282]

Megas back in stock at Target.

[BayAreaChris]

Originally Posted by cj828282

Megas back in stock at Target.

How long did that last? I don’t see it.

[cj828282]

Must not have been very long.

[bustsomewax]

Originally Posted by BayAreaChris

How long did that last? I don’t see it.

Sold out. Lasted maybe 2 minutes.

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by Triple B

This isn’t about money, son. This is about finding the part of the hobby you enjoy and actually enjoying it. All you do is whine and cry. Maybe this hobby isn’t for you if you can’t find your lane. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

Keep reading through your maple syrup covered lenses little angry man. Your part of the Blowout safe spaces cabal that can’t tolerate any negative commentary on products.

[bub838]

Originally Posted by cj828282

Megas back in stock at Target.

They sat on Gamestop for a couple minutes earlier, too.

[Triple B]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Keep reading through your maple syrup covered lenses little angry man. Your part of the Blowout safe spaces cabal that can’t tolerate any negative commentary on products.

Poor little guy needs a safe space. You’re among friends. You’re safe here (your 1% opinion aside). Those lenses sound delicious, BTW.

[ThoseBackPages]

they should print more

[bub838]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

they should print more

They might still be printing it!