Topps Living Set - Page 136

monkeymcgee · 05-08-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinsJake

Customer service is doing their best I'm sure. They must be flooded with these returns. I obviously don't know how much everything costs Topps but I could see them ending this set sometime in the near future.

If they'd use the TBT stock, I think the condition issues would be greatly reduced.

TwinsJake · 05-08-2018, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by monkeymcgee

If they'd use the TBT stock, I think the condition issues would be greatly reduced.

Too far in to change course, the ship is already sinking.

Malsk · 05-08-2018, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by monkeymcgee

If they'd use the TBT stock, I think the condition issues would be greatly reduced.

I agree. I ordered about 30 of every Judge TBT set last year and had no condition issues at all.

Malsk · 05-08-2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinsJake

Too far in to change course, the ship is already sinking.

Sadly you are right. I am not doing as big of orders anymore. I don't want to deal with the headache of sending 75% back.

Great set but poor execution so far.

gmarutiak · 05-08-2018, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinsJake

Some days I just wish they'd end the set as a failure. Opened some replacements, might be a keeper or two, but the whole thing is just garbage.

What do you guys think Topps will do with all of the cards being sent back for replacements?

I know that they SHOULD destroy them, but I think we all know Topps well enough by now to have much more realistic expectations.

So, will they send them out as replacements for other cards? Use them as a giveaway at The National? Sell them on ebay?

kyle1707 · 05-08-2018, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinsJake

Customer service is doing their best I'm sure. They must be flooded with these returns. I obviously don't know how much everything costs Topps but I could see them ending this set sometime in the near future.

Ya then you add in 60'000 run last week...

My 3 orders will get to me 3 plus weeks after i pay...

Not that big of a deal... But seems like condition is getting worse and shipping is getting slower...

add in prices seemed to stabilize...

I have 3 sets ordered.. that might be it this week...

TwinsJake · 05-08-2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by gmarutiak

What do you guys think Topps will do with all of the cards being sent back for replacements?

I know that they SHOULD destroy them, but I think we all know Topps well enough by now to have much more realistic expectations.

So, will they send them out as replacements for other cards? Use them as a giveaway at The National? Sell them on ebay?

Topps destroys them. Every one. I don't know how. They just do. Returned cards will never see the light of day again.

RaysUp · 05-08-2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinsJake

Some days I just wish they'd end the set as a failure. Opened some replacements, might be a keeper or two, but the whole thing is just garbage.

Were these Harper? I bought a couple from you.

IndySportsCards · 05-08-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinsJake

That one is on you, though. Not Topps fault. You should have called and waited to speak to someone. It sucks, but I think we all know the CS mail is a crapshoot right now.

Yeah, I guess because I work in IT and know that email is instant communication, I should have assumed they'd take 10 days to respond. Oh well, next time I'll call. Thanks.

TwinsJake · 05-08-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RaysUp

Were these Harper? I bought a couple from you.

These specific replacements were Judge, Panik, Castellanos. I'm taking pictures and slowly drafting a message to send out to everyone on Harper delay. Should have it done soon. I'm dragging my feet today and Living bashing.

kyle1707 · 05-08-2018, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinsJake

Too far in to change course, the ship is already sinking.

With as much as they are selling... How much more could it cost to make the card thicker?

Would be weird to have first 25 cards a certain stock then change...

But it might be worth it...

I'm ordering small amounts.. i think i have 120 cards.. So i dont see the problems in my orders..

But i have seen a lot on this thread and on ebay with damage

TwinsJake · 05-08-2018, 11:59 AM

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RaceDog · 05-08-2018, 12:06 PM

This must be something with large orders. I have received 3 sets of cards (9 cards total per order) over 3 different weeks and all of the cards have been perfect except 1 (Had a puncture in it, so not from shipping). I agree about the card stock of the TBT cards...much better feel in the hand and I can see them having less issues with them if that stock was used.
None of mine have looked like Jake's.....eewww!

RaysUp · 05-08-2018, 12:06 PM

That's so odd they send so many in poor condition. They need to step their game up. Yeah, I don't mind waiting longer on Harper. Those are poop. Also bought a couple Altuve.

monkeymcgee · 05-08-2018, 12:09 PM

Oof--those are bad...I can see why you're frustrated.

Hallco · 05-08-2018, 12:10 PM

Is it possible that they are doing it intentionally? So that there won't be a ton of high graded cards in the set? Making those that are even more desirable?

TwinsJake · 05-08-2018, 12:12 PM

I imagine it's a bad view from a CS angle, not to mention they can't just change policy and not have me send them in, but it would be fun to burn these in the fire pit and video it. Yeah they probably wouldn't like a video of me burning Topps cards, even if it is harmless.

monkeymcgee · 05-08-2018, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hallco

Is it possible that they are doing it intentionally? So that there won't be a ton of high graded cards in the set? Making those that are even more desirable?

But they have to know resellers are going to send these back.

If they wanted to make mint condition a premium pull, if you will, you have to let buyers know ahead of time.

kyle1707 · 05-08-2018, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinsJake

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Wow... that is awful........

kyle1707 · 05-08-2018, 12:18 PM

jake... have you posted this on twitter facebook or anything?

joejoemay · 05-08-2018, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeymcgee

If they'd use the TBT stock, I think the condition issues would be greatly reduced.

For sure, but Jeeves said, they would cost more and more importantly wouldn’t have the feel they want.

joejoemay · 05-08-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Malsk

I agree. I ordered about 30 of every Judge TBT set last year and had no condition issues at all.

Centering was my issue with TBT...have all but abandoned that line myself due to that; even with replacements provided

Monty · 05-08-2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by joejoemay

For sure, but Jeeves said, they would cost more and more importantly wouldn’t have the feel they want.

Reminds me of the chipping you would see from early silver age Marvel comics in the early 1960s.

joejoemay · 05-08-2018, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gmarutiak

What do you guys think Topps will do with all of the cards being sent back for replacements?

I know that they SHOULD destroy them, but I think we all know Topps well enough by now to have much more realistic expectations.

So, will they send them out as replacements for other cards? Use them as a giveaway at The National? Sell them on ebay?

They are destroying them...I was told that and I believe them 100%

joejoemay · 05-08-2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinsJake

These specific replacements were Judge, Panik, Castellanos. I'm taking pictures and slowly drafting a message to send out to everyone on Harper delay. Should have it done soon. I'm dragging my feet today and Living bashing.

No sponges in that shipment?

05-08-2018, 12:06 PM	#3388
RaceDog Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 2,338	This must be something with large orders. I have received 3 sets of cards (9 cards total per order) over 3 different weeks and all of the cards have been perfect except 1 (Had a puncture in it, so not from shipping). I agree about the card stock of the TBT cards...much better feel in the hand and I can see them having less issues with them if that stock was used. None of mine have looked like Jake's.....eewww! Last edited by RaceDog; 05-08-2018 at 12:09 PM.

05-08-2018, 11:59 AM	#3387
TwinsJake Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,640 TwinsJake	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-08-2018, 12:06 PM	#3389
RaysUp Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 132	That's so odd they send so many in poor condition. They need to step their game up. Yeah, I don't mind waiting longer on Harper. Those are poop. Also bought a couple Altuve.

05-08-2018, 12:09 PM	#3390
monkeymcgee Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 10,974	Oof--those are bad...I can see why you're frustrated.

05-08-2018, 12:10 PM	#3391
Hallco Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 7,777 hallco	Is it possible that they are doing it intentionally? So that there won't be a ton of high graded cards in the set? Making those that are even more desirable?

05-08-2018, 12:12 PM	#3392
TwinsJake Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,640 TwinsJake	I imagine it's a bad view from a CS angle, not to mention they can't just change policy and not have me send them in, but it would be fun to burn these in the fire pit and video it. Yeah they probably wouldn't like a video of me burning Topps cards, even if it is harmless.

05-08-2018, 12:18 PM	#3395
kyle1707 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 20,415	jake... have you posted this on twitter facebook or anything?