Sneak Preview of 2025 Bowman

[StlBen]

So probably a care to no one ...but why has every 2025 Victor Scott II card so far been the same image that was used on a 2024 card. Do they have that few of his images?
They couldn't use something for his Bowman auto card different than his base topps rookie?
2025 Chrome Black, used is 2024 chrome image...

[PoPCulture]

Originally Posted by StlBen

So probably a care to no one ...but why has every 2025 Victor Scott II card so far been the same image that was used on a 2024 card. Do they have that few of his images?
They couldn't use something for his Bowman auto card different than his base topps rookie?
2025 Chrome Black, used is 2024 chrome image...

I hear ya. I pulled one from a blaster on release day and my first thought was…Why is there a 2024 card in here? I was seriously looking for the RC logo haha.

[NYBBFAN]

Edit: never mind.

[rwperu34]

Originally Posted by premium1981

Sealed is the way to go for guaranteed appreciation. Just don't buy at the wrong time. The people buying up the cases on Topps thinking they were going to flip at $1,000 a box were buying at the wrong time. And had the wrong expectations. Things were different in the past when pricing was better to start, but now, Bowman peaks on release day. Its the absolute worst time to buy and the buyers who don't understand the Bowman market thinks all Bowman goes up starting at release. It just doesn't.

To get a 50% ROI on a $500 Bowman box at release is hard, and likely not going to happen unless you hold for years. Buying the bottom (lets say $350 as a round number) and getting a 50% ROI is "easy" if its a good product and you know when to purchase it. That return is basically getting back to the starting price, and always happens with a good release. There are good hitters in here, so it will happen again. You asked about October, I almost never give out my specific data but October was "in the valley" towards the bottom. It wasn't the bottom but buying then would have been good. A 6 month hold would have netted a nice return. As long as someone isn't doing it on a credit card and paying interest. I guess that still works, but it will kill your return.

Thank you. I appriciate your insight on this, and all matters.

[JHVS123]

I opened one blaster and struck out completely, not even a passable chrome first. The second blaster however...the second pack had a Walker Janek /75 auto. The last pack had three numbered cards, L. Acuna /99, Elly /75, and James Tibbs III /150. That was a great box but I would prefer if the product made a hit out of any box a more reliable outcome than certain boxes being loaded. JMO

[JHVS123]

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[Chrominator]

Originally Posted by JHVS123

I opened one blaster and struck out completely, not even a passable chrome first. The second blaster however...the second pack had a Walker Janek /75 auto. The last pack had three numbered cards, L. Acuna /99, Elly /75, and James Tibbs III /150. That was a great box but I would prefer if the product made a hit out of any box a more reliable outcome than certain boxes being loaded. JMO

Nice cards!

[Slvnumber2]

We have opened one jumbo box in about 10 to 12 blaster so far, and while we have done well on autos and other cards, we have yet to fully single chrome Jesus Made. Very strange collation to say the least.

[PoPCulture]

Originally Posted by Slvnumber2

We have opened one jumbo box in about 10 to 12 blaster so far, and while we have done well on autos and other cards, we have yet to fully single chrome Jesus Made. Very strange collation to say the least.

Same here after 2 hobby and 20 blasters. It looks like Jesus Made less of these.

[Giantrobot]

One paper Jesus in 7 blasters so far.

[Tom789]

Every video I've watched has pulled die-cut Rookie of the Year Favorites insert cards, but in 2 blasters, both of my ROYF cards have been non-die-cut. Are they errors or variations?

[bowman209]

I bought at least 60 blaster boxes from Best Buy and I can tell you I got crap in all boxes.

I bought 30-40 from Target, 3 at a time, and get hits in each batch.

Just FYI for you guys.

[jgolf1]

Originally Posted by bowman209

I bought at least 60 blaster boxes from Best Buy and I can tell you I got crap in all boxes.

I bought 30-40 from Target, 3 at a time, and get hits in each batch.

Just FYI for you guys.

My walmart and LCS blasters have been great too, always intriguing what places get good and bad

[CustomCard]

All of my 2025 bowman i would grade i can't because the centering is just so so bad, anyone else running into this? Is it even worth trying to send them all back for replacements?

[jgolf1]

How many reptilian pearl refractor error cards have you guys received? I opened two blasters on Thursday and hit three of them but those are the only ones out of the 15 or so blasters I've opened.

[Jwax13]

Pop 1.

[Funkster]

Blasters feel a bit loaded, i've opened a dozen or so and i'd say ive pulled five autos including a Jac /75 and a PJ Morlando Green Shimmer.

[Slvnumber2]

Blasters are definitely better for the $$. Overall the product has not been very exciting and have hit some decent cards, but far behind 2023 and 2024 for sure.

[Funkster]

And final blaster I had with an Aroon green refractor and a paper walker Jenkins purple auto. Definitely will grab more if I come across them.


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[Jaypers]

For those wondering, there will be a Bowman Sapphire, as mentioned on this page:

https://www.topps.com/pages/bowman-baseball (no release date yet)

[Anarchy99]

hilarious seeing moron on YT opening Megas and being like "i have no idea who anyone is"

.."JOCK CAGION??"

[Chrominator]

[crpav]

Speaking of Megas, what's with the watered down checklist? Seems pretty weak when looking for and chasing some prospects and usually you get the same from the product it's mirroring. Take White Sox. No Javier Mogollon? Autos of Eduardo Herrera...again?

[Cactuspies]

so, I see no chatter anywhere, I can't be the only who wants to know if Manny or someone else helped Lucas Ramirez sign his cards. His base autos are completely different from the parallels. Far and wide not even close. has Luca outsourced his mom again?

[Jaypers]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

For those wondering, there will be a Bowman Sapphire, as mentioned on this page:

https://www.topps.com/pages/bowman-baseball (no release date yet)

More info from Topps:

Topps x EQL- 2025 Bowman Baseball Sapphire - Coming June 4th at 12pm ET

(Product releases 6/25, according to BO).