Topps Living Set - Page 544

Fsegaud · 05-25-2023, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I don't care for the 2023 spring training caps because of the monochromatic design with the jersey/jacket. This week's Carroll card is a perfect example. Jared did a great job with the background, and having the player really stand out in an otherwise bland reference photo.

Along with showcasing players in City Connect caps, I'd also like to see some players featured in throwback uniforms. It's fun to see the different cap/jersey combos when you start to see so many players from a single team.

Throwbacks are fine too...I wouldn't go crazy on all these unis as conformity within a team set is still important but one here and there is cool.

jaredkelley · 05-26-2023, 05:17 PM

The Gold Signature Print winners are listed below, as well as the final print runs for last week's artist-signed prints.

FYI - I'm working on fixing a sales tax issue on my site. For anyone who is purchasing multiple items at checkout and notices some funky amounts for the sales tax, there is a workaround. If you purchase each item separately, the correct sales tax will appear (8%).

I've been working with my web host all year to get the sales tax added to my items. Up to this point, sales taxes haven't been charged on items sold. I hope you'll forgive the slight increase to the total this will add, but it really is helpful to me to have that sales tax when Big Brother demands his cut. Thanks in advance for the patience and as always, thank you for your business!

5/27/23 UPDATE: The sales tax glitch appears to be fixed.

fulltritty · 05-31-2023, 12:23 PM

Another Yankee.

Joliet Jake · 05-31-2023, 12:29 PM

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #627 - Mark Teixeira - PR: 1587
Mark Teixeira is the New York Yankees 36th franchise and team member featured.

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #628 - Miguel Vargas - PR: 2011
Miguel Vargas is the Los Angeles Dodgers 28th franchise and 27th team member featured.

Joliet Jake · 05-31-2023, 12:29 PM

Love the inclusion of two new players. That's three weeks in a row, too. Keep it rolling!

Fsegaud · 05-31-2023, 01:07 PM

Another Yankee...yeah...it's been a while.

MtnAg08 · 05-31-2023, 03:36 PM

Too bad they didn't do Teixeira as a Ranger. I mean I get it, he played the most years for the Yankees, won a World Series there and it's the more high profile team but with all the Yankees lately it would have been a good way to get him in and vary the teams a little more (even though we did just get a Ranger with Palmeiro).

I remember chasing autographs as a teenager when Teixeira was first called up with the Rangers and he was as nice as could be those first few years. Guess that's why I remember him fondly as a Ranger. Never went out for him during his Yankees years but heard he wasn't as accommodating during those days.

fulltritty · 05-31-2023, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MtnAg08

Too bad they didn't do Teixeira as a Ranger. I mean I get it, he played the most years for the Yankees, won a World Series there and it's the more high profile team but with all the Yankees lately it would have been a good way to get him in and vary the teams a little more (even though we did just get a Ranger with Palmeiro).

I remember chasing autographs as a teenager when Teixeira was first called up with the Rangers and he was as nice as could be those first few years. Guess that's why I remember him fondly as a Ranger. Never went out for him during his Yankees years but heard he wasn't as accommodating during those days.

I bought one of his game worn (he was on the IL at the time but in the dugout) Yankees Father's Day jerseys and Steiner was supposed to have a signing with him. I sent it in and he cancelled about 5 times. Thankfully I got my jersey back before Steiner started having issues. I haven't seen him sign yet. I would love to get him to sign that at a show.

astrotrevor · 05-31-2023, 05:47 PM

He would be an example of a retired player I wouldn’t mind seeing featured more than once.

Great years with both organizations. Glad he’s in the set.

jaredkelley · 06-01-2023, 02:05 PM

Here's my weekly artist-signed print giveaway winners update. In addition to super collectors snatching up several copies of Corbin's print, Corbin's mother also purchased a couple prints for herself. Very cool experience for me.

Just for fun, here's a look at my Top 5 artist-signed print runs to date:

For the updated comprehensive list of all my print runs, please go here.

Thanks again for all you collectors who keep this dream going for me year after year.

PS - My June Art Print Subscription service is now available thru June 14th. I've increased the print discount included with subscription to 20%. Subscribers still get double entries into weekly giveaways and free shipping, as always.

astrotrevor · 06-01-2023, 02:06 PM

Awesome. I saw the PR at 19 yesterday. Congrats to the highest run so far!

dream34 · 06-01-2023, 03:25 PM

Congrats Jared!

(And IMO everyone else who is purchasing these early low print runs; they may continue to stay low but have massive upside)

Jared getting more famous!! Corbin's mom even found a way to buy his stuff!

Chihuahuas · 06-01-2023, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dream34

Congrats Jared!

(And IMO everyone else who is purchasing these early low print runs; they may continue to stay low but have massive upside)

Jared getting more famous!! Corbin's mom even found a way to buy his stuff!

When a guy’s mother buys some prints you know you’ve hit the big time!! That’s great Jared thanks for sharing that tidbit with the group.

Joliet Jake · 06-02-2023, 01:10 PM

Hit my first 1/1 gold from Jared, and it's none other than the former Cub, Schwarber!

Stoked to add that one to my collection.

MtnAg08 · 06-03-2023, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Hit my first 1/1 gold from Jared, and it's none other than the former Cub, Schwarber!

Stoked to add that one to my collection.

Congrats!! The 1/1 golds look really great!

CardMarkets · 06-06-2023, 03:40 PM

Anyone here have the 1/1 Artist Signed Print of Manny Machado in Padres Uni? I've got the other two, would be interested in the 3rd. Do they still / did they at the time (feb 2022) even continue doing the artist signed 1/1 prints then?

jaredkelley · 06-06-2023, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CardMarkets

Anyone here have the 1/1 Artist Signed Print of Manny Machado in Padres Uni? I've got the other two, would be interested in the 3rd. Do they still / did they at the time (feb 2022) even continue doing the artist signed 1/1 prints then?

I recall signing 1/1s for Topps back then. I shared an image online back then when I received my 1/1s because I noticed Topps didn't print the Gibson 1/1 art with the cap logo. Also seen in the image is my Liam Hendriks 1/1 print, which was released the same week as the Manny Machado in question.

What I can't verify is if those 1/1s were ever offered for sale. I don't readily see the archive evidence online at Topps.

eldavojohn · 06-07-2023, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaredkelley

What I can't verify is if those 1/1s were ever offered for sale. I don't readily see the archive evidence online at Topps.

Their archiving fucntionality is ... let's just say they're no docents

but my google fu ain't bad -- using this string in google:

Code:

site:topps.com artist signed manny machado 493

https://www.topps.com/topps-living-s...ed-d-to-1.html
https://www.topps.com/topps-living-s...ed-d-to-1.html
https://www.topps.com/topps-living-s...ed-d-to-1.html
https://www.topps.com/topps-living-s...ed-d-to-1.html
etc

jaredkelley · 06-07-2023, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Their archiving fucntionality is ... let's just say they're no docents

but my google fu ain't bad -- using this string in google:

Code:

site:topps.com artist signed manny machado 493

https://www.topps.com/topps-living-s...ed-d-to-1.html
https://www.topps.com/topps-living-s...ed-d-to-1.html
https://www.topps.com/topps-living-s...ed-d-to-1.html
https://www.topps.com/topps-living-s...ed-d-to-1.html
etc

Mad skills.

Thank you!

zworykin · 06-07-2023, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Their archiving fucntionality is ... let's just say they're no docents

but my google fu ain't bad -- using this string in google:

Code:

site:topps.com artist signed manny machado 493

Indeed, the "archive" function/page is basically useless. You just have to use their normal search box instead. Searching for "living set machado" for instance would pull it up.

Joliet Jake · 06-07-2023, 02:01 PM

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #629 - Jason Varitek - PR: 1514
Jason Varitek is the Boston Red Sox 28th franchise and team member featured.

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #630 - Gabriel Moreno - PR: 1694
Gabriel Moreno is the Arizona Diamondbacks 18th franchise and team member, and 192nd rookie featured.

eldavojohn · 06-07-2023, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaredkelley

Mad skills.

Thank you!

No, thank you and Angel for _absolutely killing it_ on the artwork. Speaking of killers, when you doing Harmon?

jaredkelley · 06-07-2023, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

No, thank you and Angel for _absolutely killing it_ on the artwork. Speaking of killers, when you doing Harmon?

Harmon's name was on a Top 10 list I sent to Topps a couple weeks ago for candidates to consider for card no.666. Let's face it, someone is going to be on that card. Why not a known "Killer"? I haven't heard any feedback on the list yet.

In case you're interested, here's the list I submitted:

Top 10 Choices for Card No. 666
=====================
1. Willie “The Devil" Wells
2. Christy “Big Six” Matthewson
3. Harmon “Killer” Killebrew
4. Dick “The Monster” Radatz
5. Matt “Dark Knight” Harvey
6. Monte “Mr.Murder” Irvin
7. Richie “Gravedigger” Hebner
8. Jayson “Werewolf” Werth
9. Jim “Mummy” Coates
10. Don “Big D” Drysdale

Admittedly, I haven't thoroughly ensured that none of those mentioned are already in the TLS.

Joliet Jake · 06-07-2023, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaredkelley

Harmon's name was on a Top 10 list I sent to Topps a couple weeks ago for candidates to consider for card no.666. Let's face it, someone is going to be on that card. Why not a known "Killer"? I haven't heard any feedback on the list yet.

In case you're interested, here's the list I submitted:

Top 10 Choices for Card No. 666
=====================
1. Willie “The Devil" Wells
2. Christy “Big Six” Matthewson
3. Harmon “Killer” Killebrew
4. Dick “The Monster” Radatz
5. Matt “Dark Knight” Harvey
6. Monte “Mr.Murder” Irvin
7. Richie “Gravedigger” Hebner
8. Jayson “Werewolf” Werth
9. Jim “Mummy” Coates
10. Don “Big D” Drysdale

Admittedly, I haven't thoroughly ensured that none of those mentioned are already in the TLS.

I like Killebrew or Slaughter for card no. 666.

I can confirm none of the players on your top 10 list have been featured.

jaredkelley · 06-09-2023, 01:50 PM

A little late in posting this, but here are the winning order #s for last weeks 1/1 Gold Signature Giveaways:

To see the updated print runs, go to this post.

The artist-signed prints available for pre-order this week, thru June 14th, are Gabriel Moreno, Hunter Greene, Royce Lewis, and MacKenzie Gore.

Lastly, in case you missed it, I've increase the discount that comes with the monthly print subscriptions to 20%. See more details about the June Art Print Subscription here. Pre-order period runs thru June 14th. Thanks a million to all past and present subscribers!

05-26-2023, 05:17 PM	#13577
jaredkelley Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 523 jaredkelleyart	The Gold Signature Print winners are listed below, as well as the final print runs for last week's artist-signed prints. FYI - I'm working on fixing a sales tax issue on my site. For anyone who is purchasing multiple items at checkout and notices some funky amounts for the sales tax, there is a workaround. If you purchase each item separately, the correct sales tax will appear (8%). I've been working with my web host all year to get the sales tax added to my items. Up to this point, sales taxes haven't been charged on items sold. I hope you'll forgive the slight increase to the total this will add, but it really is helpful to me to have that sales tax when Big Brother demands his cut. Thanks in advance for the patience and as always, thank you for your business! 5/27/23 UPDATE: The sales tax glitch appears to be fixed. Last edited by jaredkelley; 05-27-2023 at 09:34 PM.

05-31-2023, 12:29 PM	#13579
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,648 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Product is available from May 31, 2023 and expires on Jun 07, 2023. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #627 - Mark Teixeira - PR: 1587 Mark Teixeira is the New York Yankees 36th franchise and team member featured. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #628 - Miguel Vargas - PR: 2011 Miguel Vargas is the Los Angeles Dodgers 28th franchise and 27th team member featured. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers Last edited by Joliet Jake; 06-09-2023 at 03:55 PM. Reason: Add print runs.

05-31-2023, 12:29 PM	#13580
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,648 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Love the inclusion of two new players. That's three weeks in a row, too. Keep it rolling! __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers

06-01-2023, 02:05 PM	#13585
jaredkelley Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 523 jaredkelleyart	Here's my weekly artist-signed print giveaway winners update. In addition to super collectors snatching up several copies of Corbin's print, Corbin's mother also purchased a couple prints for herself. Very cool experience for me. Just for fun, here's a look at my Top 5 artist-signed print runs to date: For the updated comprehensive list of all my print runs, please go here. Thanks again for all you collectors who keep this dream going for me year after year. PS - My June Art Print Subscription service is now available thru June 14th. I've increased the print discount included with subscription to 20%. Subscribers still get double entries into weekly giveaways and free shipping, as always. Last edited by jaredkelley; 06-01-2023 at 02:13 PM. Reason: added link to website

06-02-2023, 01:10 PM	#13589
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,648 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Hit my first 1/1 gold from Jared, and it's none other than the former Cub, Schwarber! Stoked to add that one to my collection. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers

05-31-2023, 12:23 PM	#13578
fulltritty Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: King George, VA Posts: 77,910	Another Yankee.

05-31-2023, 01:07 PM	#13581
Fsegaud Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 1,889	Another Yankee...yeah...it's been a while.

05-31-2023, 03:36 PM	#13582
MtnAg08 Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Avon, CO via Bryan, TX Posts: 261	Too bad they didn't do Teixeira as a Ranger. I mean I get it, he played the most years for the Yankees, won a World Series there and it's the more high profile team but with all the Yankees lately it would have been a good way to get him in and vary the teams a little more (even though we did just get a Ranger with Palmeiro). I remember chasing autographs as a teenager when Teixeira was first called up with the Rangers and he was as nice as could be those first few years. Guess that's why I remember him fondly as a Ranger. Never went out for him during his Yankees years but heard he wasn't as accommodating during those days.

05-31-2023, 05:47 PM	#13584
astrotrevor Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 404	He would be an example of a retired player I wouldn’t mind seeing featured more than once. Great years with both organizations. Glad he’s in the set.

06-01-2023, 02:06 PM	#13586
astrotrevor Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 404	Awesome. I saw the PR at 19 yesterday. Congrats to the highest run so far!

06-01-2023, 03:25 PM	#13587
dream34 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,983	Congrats Jared! (And IMO everyone else who is purchasing these early low print runs; they may continue to stay low but have massive upside) Jared getting more famous!! Corbin's mom even found a way to buy his stuff!

06-06-2023, 03:40 PM	#13591
CardMarkets Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 431 CardMarkets CardMarkets	Anyone here have the 1/1 Artist Signed Print of Manny Machado in Padres Uni? I've got the other two, would be interested in the 3rd. Do they still / did they at the time (feb 2022) even continue doing the artist signed 1/1 prints then? Last edited by CardMarkets; 06-06-2023 at 03:48 PM.

06-07-2023, 02:01 PM	#13596
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,648 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Product is available from Jun 07, 2023 and expires on Jun 14, 2023. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #629 - Jason Varitek - PR: 1514 Jason Varitek is the Boston Red Sox 28th franchise and team member featured. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #630 - Gabriel Moreno - PR: 1694 Gabriel Moreno is the Arizona Diamondbacks 18th franchise and team member, and 192nd rookie featured. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers Last edited by Joliet Jake; 06-15-2023 at 04:57 PM. Reason: Add print runs.

06-09-2023, 01:50 PM	#13600
jaredkelley Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 523 jaredkelleyart	A little late in posting this, but here are the winning order #s for last weeks 1/1 Gold Signature Giveaways: To see the updated print runs, go to this post. The artist-signed prints available for pre-order this week, thru June 14th, are Gabriel Moreno, Hunter Greene, Royce Lewis, and MacKenzie Gore. Lastly, in case you missed it, I've increase the discount that comes with the monthly print subscriptions to 20%. See more details about the June Art Print Subscription here. Pre-order period runs thru June 14th. Thanks a million to all past and present subscribers!