Topps NOW! is out. Yay. - Page 187

okumeister · 09-12-2016, 02:53 PM

Sanchez relic and Oritz auto are shipped.
I hope the Sanchez relic is well packaged now that I have sent all the claims to them for Ichiro/Mookie/Bryant relics.

For the 9/11 card, if I buy 5 (or 10 or 20) and sell with slight profit, does that hurt the cause of charity?
Only $6 or $5 or $4 being donated for each card I sell, while $9.99 will go if people just buy 1 card from Topps.com directly.
Or, if I (or other resellers won't buy), people won't buy from their website anyways, so am I still helping the cause?
Is it right for me to make profit out of this card??

It's something that just came up in my mind.
I'm not trying to offend the presellers or anything.
Cards like this just makes me think of these moral questions, but I probably shouldn't be thinking too much.

ac78217 · 09-12-2016, 02:57 PM

Topps is not making a profit.. that doesn't meant you aren't allowed.. or dies it?? hmmmm....

armstrong · 09-12-2016, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okumeister

Sanchez relic and Oritz auto are shipped.
I hope the Sanchez relic is well packaged now that I have sent all the claims to them for Ichiro/Mookie/Bryant relics.

For the 9/11 card, if I buy 5 (or 10 or 20) and sell with slight profit, does that hurt the cause of charity?
Only $6 or $5 or $4 being donated for each card I sell, while $9.99 will go if people just buy 1 card from Topps.com directly.
Or, if I (or other resellers won't buy), people won't buy from their website anyways, so am I still helping the cause?
Is it right for me to make profit out of this card??

It's something that just came up in my mind.
I'm not trying to offend the presellers or anything.
Cards like this just makes me think of these moral questions, but I probably shouldn't be thinking too much.

What was damaged on the Ichiro/Mookie/Bryant relics?

byronscott4ever · 09-12-2016, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ephland

According to the website, the proceeds from the memorial card will do that.

That makes sense...my comment was about a 9/11 relic and the prices associated with those...

okumeister · 09-12-2016, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armstrong

What was damaged on the Ichiro/Mookie/Bryant relics?

Slight touch on the corner(s).
I think I commented on your post! (or if it wasn't you, I commented to someone's post talking about Kris Bryant touched corner)
I sent a lengthy message to Topps, and they said they will replace (remake) with same serial number and same relic.
So, I have sent them back last week.

rcgdodge · 09-12-2016, 03:09 PM

Makes no sense why they won't put stickers over the toploaders, my Ichiro was hanging out by like an inch.

NorCalSCM · 09-12-2016, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hallco

One of them was NOT Hallco...he got his "All about that Jace, bout that Jace" in today's mail without incident!

Oh no never you!!!

You and the other buyers from BO are the best.

Its because of the buyers from BO, the ebay effect & another variable that I make most (always RC's & Call UPs) cards for sale for the first 12 hours at my cost of $5.50.

RossOK · 09-12-2016, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okumeister

Sanchez relic and Oritz auto are shipped.
I hope the Sanchez relic is well packaged now that I have sent all the claims to them for Ichiro/Mookie/Bryant relics.

For the 9/11 card, if I buy 5 (or 10 or 20) and sell with slight profit, does that hurt the cause of charity?
Only $6 or $5 or $4 being donated for each card I sell, while $9.99 will go if people just buy 1 card from Topps.com directly.
Or, if I (or other resellers won't buy), people won't buy from their website anyways, so am I still helping the cause?
Is it right for me to make profit out of this card??

It's something that just came up in my mind.
I'm not trying to offend the presellers or anything.
Cards like this just makes me think of these moral questions, but I probably shouldn't be thinking too much.

Stuff like this is kinda why I'd wish they'd refrain from doing any "commemorative" cards when it comes to Topps Now. I'm sure it was pretty obvious early on that flipping is a big component of the program, hence the price breaks for higher quantities. It kinda wanders into that gray area like you mentioned where somebody is profiting off stuff that is supposedly sacred. I feel like Topps itself is being borderline exploitative on the front end and then facilitating more exploitation on the back end. I'm not sure what the solution is here other than for them to just avoid making cards like this in the first place.

chonk34 · 09-12-2016, 03:26 PM

I wouldn't worry too much about flipping the 9/11 card. Just remember that each one printed represents some donation to a good cause, and leave it at that. What someone does with a particular card from the print run after that doesn't have much effect one way or the other. The donation for that card has already been made.

joejoemay · 09-12-2016, 03:54 PM

I seriously can even be thinking about buying WWE this week....

okumeister · 09-12-2016, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joejoemay

I seriously can even be thinking about buying WWE this week....

Can or Can't?
I'm buying again.
But probably not 20 each like I did last time.
All the matches were pretty solid (unexpectedly good pay per view), and many new champions crowned.
I think all expect Miz vs Ziggler card can have decent demand.

joejoemay · 09-12-2016, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okumeister

Sanchez relic and Oritz auto are shipped.
I hope the Sanchez relic is well packaged now that I have sent all the claims to them for Ichiro/Mookie/Bryant relics.

For the 9/11 card, if I buy 5 (or 10 or 20) and sell with slight profit, does that hurt the cause of charity?
Only $6 or $5 or $4 being donated for each card I sell, while $9.99 will go if people just buy 1 card from Topps.com directly.
Or, if I (or other resellers won't buy), people won't buy from their website anyways, so am I still helping the cause?
Is it right for me to make profit out of this card??

It's something that just came up in my mind.
I'm not trying to offend the presellers or anything.
Cards like this just makes me think of these moral questions, but I probably shouldn't be thinking too much.

I don't think pre-selling them is the best idea...(not to be an ass...people can do what they want and I am not against people making a profit), it just cuts across a line in my ethics as it takes sales away from Topps who is donating all the profits. I will now buy my 20 and move on...I will sell them later on, as I did the other donation cards but just won't pre-sell.

joejoemay · 09-12-2016, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okumeister

Can or Can't?
I'm buying again.
But probably not 20 each like I did last time.
All the matches were pretty solid (unexpectedly good pay per view), and many new champions crowned.
I think all expect Miz vs Ziggler card can have decent demand.

Can't...and not any of the other cards are in very high demand...think I will just grab the day's package deal and get out before the bleeding is uncontrollable.

joejoemay · 09-12-2016, 04:21 PM

Now have a guy saying that he thinks he paid too much for a card...he now was a refund. I can't see how anyone stays in the business of selling baseball cards...I've never once complained about a card let alone whine that I want a refund because I paid too much. It's not all...just the vocal morons who normally make you offers starting at $2 on $15 cards. This was fun, until these bottom feeders started raising their heads. Not a thing you can do either, save refund them when and if you get your card back.

joejoemay · 09-12-2016, 04:56 PM

New SP for Mr. Sanchez 590...

joejoemay · 09-12-2016, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joejoemay

New SP for Mr. Sanchez 590...

#443 Now becomes the card to own of the Sanchize

base set · 09-12-2016, 08:24 PM

Ortiz just tied #17 on the all-time HR list. So with his next HR we could see the first card in a few years from an all-time baseball card great. The question is ... does Topps currently have an agreement to produce a new card featuring -

Mickey Mantle

Swipe79 · 09-12-2016, 08:47 PM

Not sure if they can show him on a card.

Quote:

Originally Posted by base set

Ortiz just tied #17 on the all-time HR list. So with his next HR we could see the first card in a few years from an all-time baseball card great. The question is ... does Topps currently have an agreement to produce a new card featuring -

Mickey Mantle

NorCalSCM · 09-12-2016, 09:37 PM

Hendricks gets a card. Hazelbaker really needs one though.

ToppsCollector1 · 09-12-2016, 11:49 PM

Agreed

Also, white sox scored in every possible frame today. Thats the 2nd time a team has done it this season isn't it?

NorCalSCM · 09-12-2016, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToppsCollector1

Agreed

Also, white sox scored in every possible frame today. Thats the 2nd time a team has done it this season isn't it?

Was it the Brewers who did it a month ago I think? Checked. Yes it was the Brewers.

armstrong · 09-13-2016, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalSCM

Hendricks gets a card. Hazelbaker really needs one though.

He was only 2 strikes away! I was really cheering for him. That guy is legit.
Anyway, I would love to see a card using a pic like this. I think that pick captures the moment perfectly. Hopefully they change it up with pics that have different views vs. standard pitcher pick we usually see.

byronscott4ever · 09-13-2016, 06:34 AM

Dozier #40

rcgdodge · 09-13-2016, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalSCM

Oh no never you!!!

You and the other buyers from BO are the best.

Its because of the buyers from BO, the ebay effect & another variable that I make most (always RC's & Call UPs) cards for sale for the first 12 hours at my cost of $5.50.

I bought 2 or 3 right from Topps, but it doesn't make sense when I can get it from you and save $4.50.

joejoemay · 09-13-2016, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armstrong

He was only 2 strikes away! I was really cheering for him. That guy is legit.
Anyway, I would love to see a card using a pic like this. I think that pick captures the moment perfectly. Hopefully they change it up with pics that have different views vs. standard pitcher pick we usually see.

Can't have photos with umpires...though that is a nice shot

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rcgdodge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Delaware Posts: 25,136 rcgdodge	Makes no sense why they won't put stickers over the toploaders, my Ichiro was hanging out by like an inch. __________________ Looking For: 2013 Bowman Chrome Joe Mauer - - Black, Yellow, Red, Printing Plates

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ToppsCollector1 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago IL, USA Posts: 12,527 ToppsCollector1	Agreed Also, white sox scored in every possible frame today. Thats the 2nd time a team has done it this season isn't it? __________________

09-12-2016, 02:53 PM	#4651
okumeister Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,465	Sanchez relic and Oritz auto are shipped. I hope the Sanchez relic is well packaged now that I have sent all the claims to them for Ichiro/Mookie/Bryant relics. For the 9/11 card, if I buy 5 (or 10 or 20) and sell with slight profit, does that hurt the cause of charity? Only $6 or $5 or $4 being donated for each card I sell, while $9.99 will go if people just buy 1 card from Topps.com directly. Or, if I (or other resellers won't buy), people won't buy from their website anyways, so am I still helping the cause? Is it right for me to make profit out of this card?? It's something that just came up in my mind. I'm not trying to offend the presellers or anything. Cards like this just makes me think of these moral questions, but I probably shouldn't be thinking too much.

09-12-2016, 02:57 PM	#4652
ac78217 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,280	Topps is not making a profit.. that doesn't meant you aren't allowed.. or dies it?? hmmmm....

09-12-2016, 03:26 PM	#4659
chonk34 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 340 chonk344	I wouldn't worry too much about flipping the 9/11 card. Just remember that each one printed represents some donation to a good cause, and leave it at that. What someone does with a particular card from the print run after that doesn't have much effect one way or the other. The donation for that card has already been made.

09-12-2016, 03:54 PM	#4660
joejoemay Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Braunfels Texas Posts: 9,898 toppsnowtoday joejoemay	I seriously can even be thinking about buying WWE this week....

09-12-2016, 04:21 PM	#4664
joejoemay Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Braunfels Texas Posts: 9,898 toppsnowtoday joejoemay	Now have a guy saying that he thinks he paid too much for a card...he now was a refund. I can't see how anyone stays in the business of selling baseball cards...I've never once complained about a card let alone whine that I want a refund because I paid too much. It's not all...just the vocal morons who normally make you offers starting at $2 on $15 cards. This was fun, until these bottom feeders started raising their heads. Not a thing you can do either, save refund them when and if you get your card back.

09-12-2016, 04:56 PM	#4665
joejoemay Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Braunfels Texas Posts: 9,898 toppsnowtoday joejoemay	New SP for Mr. Sanchez 590...

09-12-2016, 08:24 PM	#4667
base set Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NW Michigan Posts: 9,553	Ortiz just tied #17 on the all-time HR list. So with his next HR we could see the first card in a few years from an all-time baseball card great. The question is ... does Topps currently have an agreement to produce a new card featuring - Mickey Mantle

09-12-2016, 09:37 PM	#4669
NorCalSCM Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 4,773 topps.now	Hendricks gets a card. Hazelbaker really needs one though.

09-13-2016, 06:34 AM	#4673
byronscott4ever Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11,427	Dozier #40