Topps Living Set - Page 439

Fsegaud · 01-03-2021, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KingFisk

I just assumed mine was valid for this past week, but like others, didn't get billed. So I just ordered. Feels like this set is an afterthought for Topps at this point.

Topps is probably having meetings on how to spruce the set up with parallels, autos, etc....

hairysasquatch · 01-03-2021, 07:18 PM

Screw the Living Set.

mwheeler27 · 01-03-2021, 07:27 PM

The Living Set is awesome. The counterfeiting crooks suck and need to be held accountable.

kidfan9 · 01-03-2021, 11:09 PM

I enjoy the look of these cards and I'm still going to buy until #400 and then make a decision on how to move forward. Not having to remember to buy them this past year was helpful.

mwheeler27 · 01-04-2021, 12:03 AM

I bought them all early on. I stopped when fakes were being made.

I’m going to start buying them again shortly.

eldavojohn · 01-04-2021, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondDevil

LOL The O's non-tendered Nunez.

And that's why he got a PR of 1639 lol

lankrocks · 01-04-2021, 11:04 AM

Print Runs For Recent Cards:

#371 - Aaron Nola (1,832)
#372 - Renato Nunez (1,639) (New low, as noted already by eldavojohn)
#373 - Johnny Bench (3,164)
#374 - Brandon Woodruff (1,747)

eldavojohn · 01-04-2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rpiano78

How long do these typically take to arrive from Topps after the buying window closes.

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I don't remember when I ordered my Renato Nunez but I just got them today. This is the fastest I've ever received them, probably now that Project 2020 is tapering they have caught up and have shifted resources back?

Bcwcardz · 01-04-2021, 09:55 PM

Haven’t followed these in a while. Which ones have fakes? Are the fakes getting slabbed?

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hairysasquatch · 01-04-2021, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mwheeler27

I bought them all early on. I stopped when fakes were being made.

I’m going to start buying them again shortly.

But weren't the early ones the most faked by Gregg?

Bcwcardz · 01-05-2021, 12:27 AM

I started at number 7 and bought for months. If someone is able to counterfeit cards without any way to tell the 2 apart, the cards are worthless.

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Fsegaud · 01-05-2021, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bcwcardz

I started at number 7 and bought for months. If someone is able to counterfeit cards without any way to tell the 2 apart, the cards are worthless.

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There must be some kind of tells, no?

I thought that guy was selling “reprints”/counterfeits of that ‘53 cover card...was there any proof he was doing that in this actual set or is it just speculation that he did it for this set too? Whether he did or not, he is an a-hole for having done what he did.

salthill · 01-05-2021, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Fsegaud

There must be some kind of tells, no?

I thought that guy was selling “reprints”/counterfeits of that ‘53 cover card...was there any proof he was doing that in this actual set or is it just speculation that he did it for this set too? Whether he did or not, he is an a-hole for having done what he did.

He got caught faking the ‘53 wax wrapper cover card. (Not actually part of this set, but a very nice enhancement.) The fibre marks on the back (which are unique per card) were identical on most of the ‘53 wax wrapper cover cards he sold. (He likely sold a few genuine originals too.)
Based on some of his sales of LS cards it’s suspected he may have done the same thing with some early LS cards, but I don’t believe it was proven.

mwheeler27 · 01-05-2021, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

But weren't the early ones the most faked by Gregg?

Do you know anyone that knew ahead of time Gregg would be making fakes?

In a perfect world, scamming criminal counterfeiters would be publicly held accountable and prosecuted with a heavy hand. Maybe Gregg’s time is coming.

lankrocks · 01-05-2021, 10:38 AM

Where was "Gregg" selling the counterfeits? Was his user name "Gregg" on ebay? There is a "Gregg" on ebay (member since 1998), and he has sold some random baseball cards in his history, but he doesn't have any negative feedback or negative reviews (which might not mean anything, given that it is ebay and they discourage all/any negativity). Or, was "Gregg" selling elsewhere, maybe in a Blowout forum, etc? It's pretty frustrating to have stuff like this floating around in the minds of buyers and sellers of TLS. It's like an urban legend, and I for one would love to hear more of the story and hear (once and for all) what is anecdotal and what is factual (if it is possible). Thanks for bringing it up with some connection to the culprit!

eldavojohn · 01-05-2021, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lankrocks

Where was "Gregg" selling the counterfeits? Was his user name "Gregg" on ebay? There is a "Gregg" on ebay (member since 1998), and he has sold some random baseball cards in his history, but he doesn't have any negative feedback or negative reviews (which might not mean anything, given that it is ebay and they discourage all/any negativity). Or, was "Gregg" selling elsewhere, maybe in a Blowout forum, etc? It's pretty frustrating to have stuff like this floating around in the minds of buyers and sellers of TLS. It's like an urban legend, and I for one would love to hear more of the story and hear (once and for all) what is anecdotal and what is factual (if it is possible). Thanks for bringing it up with some connection to the culprit!

Documented here.

Fsegaud · 01-05-2021, 03:21 PM

Oh, here is a plot twister for 2021...

Fsegaud · 01-05-2021, 03:22 PM

Coming Tomorrow!
A Change To MLB Living Set™
Introducing Art by Jared Kelley!

Topps introduces distinguished sports artist Jared Kelley who makes his MLB Living Set™ debut in 2021. Jared is an illustrator, focusing on portraiture, whose vivid and lifelike portraits have earned him acclaim among the art and trading card collecting community.

Moving forward, each week will consist of one card drawn by Jared Kelley and one card drawn by current MLB Living Set™ artist, Mayumi Seto.

So who is this Jared?

Fsegaud · 01-05-2021, 03:22 PM

I hope this guy doesn't institute lava lamps into the background.

okumeister · 01-05-2021, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fsegaud

Coming Tomorrow!
A Change To MLB Living Set™
Introducing Art by Jared Kelley!

Topps introduces distinguished sports artist Jared Kelley who makes his MLB Living Set™ debut in 2021. Jared is an illustrator, focusing on portraiture, whose vivid and lifelike portraits have earned him acclaim among the art and trading card collecting community.

Moving forward, each week will consist of one card drawn by Jared Kelley and one card drawn by current MLB Living Set™ artist, Mayumi Seto.

So who is this Jared?

Big change!
I think there was too much burden on Ms. Seto, doing 2 sketches each week.

And Jared looks promising.
http://www.jaredkelley.com/home

At first, I searched eBay to see if there were any sketch card works by him, and all I got were Panini autos of White Sox prospect by the same name lol

Fsegaud · 01-05-2021, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by okumeister

Big change!
I think there was too much burden on Ms. Seto, doing 2 sketches each week.

And Jared looks promising.
http://www.jaredkelley.com/home

At first, I searched eBay to see if there were any sketch card works by him, and all I got were Panini autos of White Sox prospect by the same name lol

That pic of Kenley Jansen is spot on!!!!

I KID, I KID...
I must amuse myself at work...it's dreadful around here. LOL.

Honestly, it does look promising...wonder who will be his first...you always remember your first.

mwheeler27 · 01-05-2021, 03:32 PM

Jared Kelley has made a name for himself painting on 2.5 x 3.5 trading cards. He actually painstakingly paints on that small of a canvass!

I'm super PUMPED about his inclusion with the Living Set. I'm definitely back to buying now!

eldavojohn · 01-05-2021, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mwheeler27

Jared Kelley has made a name for himself painting on 2.5 x 3.5 trading cards. He actually painstakingly paints on that small of a canvass!

I'm super PUMPED about his inclusion with the Living Set. I'm definitely back to buying now!

I am also excited and looking forward to his work.

I am also filled with trepidation at the unavoidable artist vs artist comparisons/debates/enragements that are going to dominate this thread.

Fsegaud · 01-05-2021, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwheeler27

Jared Kelley has made a name for himself painting on 2.5 x 3.5 trading cards. He actually painstakingly paints on that small of a canvass!

I'm super PUMPED about his inclusion with the Living Set. I'm definitely back to buying now!

This does sound exciting!

Fsegaud · 01-05-2021, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eldavojohn

I am also excited and looking forward to his work.

I am also filled with trepidation at the unavoidable artist vs artist comparisons/debates/enragements that are going to dominate this thread.

Well, he won't be doing Aaron Judge and many others any time soon!

Debate might be good for this thread as long as we stay civilized.

01-03-2021, 07:18 PM	#10952
hairysasquatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the Woods, Central NY Posts: 35,917	Screw the Living Set. __________________ I am going signature-free

01-03-2021, 11:09 PM	#10954
kidfan9 Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,630	I enjoy the look of these cards and I'm still going to buy until #400 and then make a decision on how to move forward. Not having to remember to buy them this past year was helpful. __________________ Ted Williams-Baseball's last .400 hitter

01-03-2021, 07:27 PM	#10953
mwheeler27 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NorthEast Kansas Posts: 18,419 mwheeler27 mwheeler27	The Living Set is awesome. The counterfeiting crooks suck and need to be held accountable.

01-04-2021, 12:03 AM	#10955
mwheeler27 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NorthEast Kansas Posts: 18,419 mwheeler27 mwheeler27	I bought them all early on. I stopped when fakes were being made. I’m going to start buying them again shortly.

01-04-2021, 11:04 AM	#10957
lankrocks Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 48	Print Runs For Recent Cards: #371 - Aaron Nola (1,832) #372 - Renato Nunez (1,639) (New low, as noted already by eldavojohn) #373 - Johnny Bench (3,164) #374 - Brandon Woodruff (1,747)

01-04-2021, 09:55 PM	#10959
Bcwcardz Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: West coast Posts: 1,394	Haven’t followed these in a while. Which ones have fakes? Are the fakes getting slabbed? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-05-2021, 12:27 AM	#10961
Bcwcardz Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: West coast Posts: 1,394	I started at number 7 and bought for months. If someone is able to counterfeit cards without any way to tell the 2 apart, the cards are worthless. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-05-2021, 10:38 AM	#10965
lankrocks Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 48	Where was "Gregg" selling the counterfeits? Was his user name "Gregg" on ebay? There is a "Gregg" on ebay (member since 1998), and he has sold some random baseball cards in his history, but he doesn't have any negative feedback or negative reviews (which might not mean anything, given that it is ebay and they discourage all/any negativity). Or, was "Gregg" selling elsewhere, maybe in a Blowout forum, etc? It's pretty frustrating to have stuff like this floating around in the minds of buyers and sellers of TLS. It's like an urban legend, and I for one would love to hear more of the story and hear (once and for all) what is anecdotal and what is factual (if it is possible). Thanks for bringing it up with some connection to the culprit!

01-05-2021, 03:21 PM	#10967
Fsegaud Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 1,909	Oh, here is a plot twister for 2021...

01-05-2021, 03:22 PM	#10968
Fsegaud Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 1,909	Coming Tomorrow! A Change To MLB Living Set™ Introducing Art by Jared Kelley! Topps introduces distinguished sports artist Jared Kelley who makes his MLB Living Set™ debut in 2021. Jared is an illustrator, focusing on portraiture, whose vivid and lifelike portraits have earned him acclaim among the art and trading card collecting community. Moving forward, each week will consist of one card drawn by Jared Kelley and one card drawn by current MLB Living Set™ artist, Mayumi Seto. So who is this Jared?

01-05-2021, 03:22 PM	#10969
Fsegaud Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 1,909	I hope this guy doesn't institute lava lamps into the background.

01-05-2021, 03:32 PM	#10972
mwheeler27 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NorthEast Kansas Posts: 18,419 mwheeler27 mwheeler27	Jared Kelley has made a name for himself painting on 2.5 x 3.5 trading cards. He actually painstakingly paints on that small of a canvass! I'm super PUMPED about his inclusion with the Living Set. I'm definitely back to buying now!