First Buzz: 2017 Topps Chrome baseball cards -- info & gallery - Page 2

moosetequila · 06-02-2017, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaga

Hobby Cases 1174.95 now!!?!?!? Omg that's a massive increase

DAFUQ... got mine at $745... Seriously need to find a buyer at this rate if it holds.

puck419 · 06-02-2017, 12:40 PM

Not to be that guy but there is still a site that has a decent amount of cases available for under $900.... hopefully these prices stay though

HadWayTooMuch · 06-02-2017, 12:41 PM

Seriously, BO is getting out of control with their pricing.

It would be one thing if the market was represented by these prices, but you can pretty much go anywhere and get them considerably cheaper.

Now i'm not complaining about their pricing as much as complaining about how they are manipulating the market. But the funny part, their pricing has gotten so out of control, they really aren't representing the market anymore.

Am I crazy here?

Peties Army · 06-02-2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HadWayTooMuch

Seriously, BO is getting out of control with their pricing.

It would be one thing if the market was represented by these prices, but you can pretty much go anywhere and get them considerably cheaper.

Now i'm not complaining about their pricing as much as complaining about how they are manipulating the market. But the funny part, their pricing has gotten so out of control, they really aren't representing the market anymore.

Am I crazy here?

I don't think their prices are different then anyone elses.

HadWayTooMuch · 06-02-2017, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Peties Army

I don't think their prices are different then anyone elses.

I guess they should stop advertising as a wholesaler. That might make me feel better.

Peties Army · 06-02-2017, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HadWayTooMuch

I guess they should stop advertising as a wholesaler. That might make me feel better.

This is true.

Ordering from them is no different then ordinh from target.

kyle1707 · 06-02-2017, 01:10 PM

Was on phone with DIST this morning...

Everything is sold from Finest - HHN and everything in between already...

She said Topps Chrome was there fastest sell out of all products...

They only had it on presell for about 10 days she said...

I am brick and mortar Seller.. Been doing this since 2011.. i am dist direct

I have not seen anything like this in 6-7 years of pre buying cards..

I have posted this before.. But i will again.. If anyone wants topps baseball boxes or cases.. Buy them now.. Even if they dont release for 1-2-3 months from now...

Almost every product jumps price wise at release...

Just look at jumbos Heritage Queen Archives etc...

puck419 · 06-02-2017, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by puck419

Not to be that guy but there is still a site that has a decent amount of cases available for under $900.... hopefully these prices stay though

And now case prices jumped up there as well to reflect blowouts pricing

Nuts

poppincurbs · 06-02-2017, 01:14 PM

Ehh my biggest issue is the same as last year, the colored "refractors" don't stand out enough. A gold "swirl" or "set of dots" (last year) is not nearly as attractive as a full gold bolder IMO.

HadWayTooMuch · 06-02-2017, 01:16 PM

For those who have LCS. Is your customer base paying BO pricing for the new product? In other words, can you finally make 50% or more on your boxes?

nera20 · 06-02-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by poppincurbs

Ehh my biggest issue is the same as last year, the colored "refractors" don't stand out enough. A gold "swirl" or "set of dots" (last year) is not nearly as attractive as a full gold bolder IMO.

i am opening a case but agree with you 100 percent 2015 design was awesome how the color popped thats how it should be

Dbacksbaseball · 06-02-2017, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by puck419

And now case prices jumped up there as well to reflect blowouts pricing

Nuts

Easy Sell. Locked into 5 (3 Jum, 2 Hob).

Early in the year I was mad about it....but now I don't care. Let everyone work together to raise to insane prices. Selling sealed right now I'm killing it (Locally not here, dont ask).

By the way Kyle is right. Everything is sold out. Only thing on my preorders I was allowed to increase when I inquired last week was HHN and I could only get 2 more. I was told it was the last two available.

Peties Army · 06-02-2017, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HadWayTooMuch

For those who have LCS. Is your customer base paying BO pricing for the new product? In other words, can you finally make 50% or more on your boxes?

Not knowing what my LCs buys Them for but he will sell his cases at 125-135 per box. Has for years

Spartacus · 06-02-2017, 01:23 PM

makes it easier to purchase single cards of players I really want in the products this year. I ripped like 12 cases last year and haven't ripped anything yet just because of the price and rate of return ripping. Going to save money this year!

Peties Army · 06-02-2017, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle1707

Was on phone with DIST this morning...

Everything is sold from Finest - HHN and everything in between already...

She said Topps Chrome was there fastest sell out of all products...

They only had it on presell for about 10 days she said...

I am brick and mortar Seller.. Been doing this since 2011.. i am dist direct

I have not seen anything like this in 6-7 years of pre buying cards..

I have posted this before.. But i will again.. If anyone wants topps baseball boxes or cases.. Buy them now.. Even if they dont release for 1-2-3 months from now...

Almost every product jumps price wise at release...

Just look at jumbos Heritage Queen Archives etc...

Problem is a guy like me who is just trying to break even and have a fun break is getting squeezed.

It sucks. Honestly I may never bust wax again

cj828282 · 06-02-2017, 01:25 PM

What is crazy is that 17 Topps High Tek has never had an option to purchase yet at pre-sale and it appears to be all allocated. What gives?

Gurds · 06-02-2017, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HadWayTooMuch

For those who have LCS. Is your customer base paying BO pricing for the new product? In other words, can you finally make 50% or more on your boxes?

My LCS will sell them for their normal mark up based upon what they paid for on pre-order which they did a while back. So I bet I could get a case from them for a lot less when it comes out.

Then once they sell through their pre-ordered cases and have to reorder they then mark it up based upon what they had to pay at reorder.

nera20 · 06-02-2017, 01:30 PM

blaster cases are a good alternative i am glad i did one with archives and not a hobby case

Peties Army · 06-02-2017, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurds

My LCS will sell them for their normal mark up based upon what they paid for on pre-order which they did a while back. So I bet I could get a case from them for a lot less when it comes out.

Then once they sell through their pre-ordered cases and have to reorder they then mark it up based upon what they had to pay at reorder.

Seems pretty standard.

My LCs will not go get more of product if the prices jumps to much. He says it becomes impossible to pass the savings on and he is just breaking even.

mnvikingstwins · 06-02-2017, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HadWayTooMuch

For those who have LCS. Is your customer base paying BO pricing for the new product? In other words, can you finally make 50% or more on your boxes?

Yes. Between Inception, Archives, and Bowman it's been a huge year for baseball, and now literally make 1000-1100 per jumbo case

HadWayTooMuch · 06-02-2017, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mnvikingstwins

Yes. Between Inception, Archives, and Bowman it's been a huge year for baseball, and now literally make 1000-1100 per jumbo case

I remember in 2014-2015 selling boxes of Heritage and Chrome for $69.99 and having a few people complain because BO was $63 or so. I was making $12 or so per box. Oh how things have changed...

mnvikingstwins · 06-02-2017, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HadWayTooMuch

I remember in 2014-2015 selling boxes of Heritage and Chrome for $69.99 and having a few people complain because BO was $63 or so. I was making $12 or so per box. Oh how things have changed...

Tax = shipping normally and if you get 1 box from BO and want more you can't but then at shop you can plus stores pay rent, so that definitely seems fair

HadWayTooMuch · 06-02-2017, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mnvikingstwins

Tax = shipping normally and if you get 1 box from BO and want more you can't but then at shop you can plus stores pay rent, so that definitely seems fair

I thought it was and most of my customers were okay with it. Just that occasionally pest. But to see them whore it the way they are now. I mean, I could have charged $90 and been cheap compared to them and actually made a profit. Go figure!

kyle1707 · 06-02-2017, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Peties Army

Problem is a guy like me who is just trying to break even and have a fun break is getting squeezed.

It sucks. Honestly I may never bust wax again

i agree with you 100%

I have so many long time buyers... i dont jack my prices...

So it really is doing me know good..

Im just saying if you wait to release to buy.. you will be paying way to much

ThoseBackPages · 06-02-2017, 02:43 PM

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poppincurbs Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 3,758	Ehh my biggest issue is the same as last year, the colored "refractors" don't stand out enough. A gold "swirl" or "set of dots" (last year) is not nearly as attractive as a full gold bolder IMO. __________________ PC: Don Mattingly Prizm Golds /10

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06-02-2017, 12:40 PM	#27
puck419 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,864	Not to be that guy but there is still a site that has a decent amount of cases available for under $900.... hopefully these prices stay though

06-02-2017, 12:41 PM	#28
HadWayTooMuch Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: I'm not in Kansas anymore... Posts: 8,206	Seriously, BO is getting out of control with their pricing. It would be one thing if the market was represented by these prices, but you can pretty much go anywhere and get them considerably cheaper. Now i'm not complaining about their pricing as much as complaining about how they are manipulating the market. But the funny part, their pricing has gotten so out of control, they really aren't representing the market anymore. Am I crazy here?

06-02-2017, 01:10 PM	#32
kyle1707 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 20,588	Was on phone with DIST this morning... Everything is sold from Finest - HHN and everything in between already... She said Topps Chrome was there fastest sell out of all products... They only had it on presell for about 10 days she said... I am brick and mortar Seller.. Been doing this since 2011.. i am dist direct I have not seen anything like this in 6-7 years of pre buying cards.. I have posted this before.. But i will again.. If anyone wants topps baseball boxes or cases.. Buy them now.. Even if they dont release for 1-2-3 months from now... Almost every product jumps price wise at release... Just look at jumbos Heritage Queen Archives etc...

06-02-2017, 01:16 PM	#35
HadWayTooMuch Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: I'm not in Kansas anymore... Posts: 8,206	For those who have LCS. Is your customer base paying BO pricing for the new product? In other words, can you finally make 50% or more on your boxes?

06-02-2017, 01:23 PM	#39
Spartacus Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tx Posts: 496 justin8478tiger	makes it easier to purchase single cards of players I really want in the products this year. I ripped like 12 cases last year and haven't ripped anything yet just because of the price and rate of return ripping. Going to save money this year!

06-02-2017, 01:25 PM	#41
cj828282 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 13,967	What is crazy is that 17 Topps High Tek has never had an option to purchase yet at pre-sale and it appears to be all allocated. What gives?