2018 Topps Now - Page 63

kpete42 · 03-31-2018, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by okumeister

Bought 20 each of the Topps Now Ohtanis, and 20 of the Topps Living Ohtani.

#LetsGOhtani

I bought 20 of the Japanese version of the Ohtani’s. Used a $40 off coupon. Even with a PR of 15,000 I like my chances to make a profit at $2/card. Haha.

okumeister · 03-31-2018, 12:16 AM

Brauuuuuuunnnn!!!!

TwinsJake · 03-31-2018, 12:41 AM

Long day. Beer time before bed. How many cards we looking at?

espyonage · 03-31-2018, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinsJake

Long day. Beer time before bed. How many cards we looking at?

Do you think Panik gets one for the only runs scored in the first two games are from solo homeruns?

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espyonage · 03-31-2018, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by espyonage

Do you think Panik gets one for the only runs scored in the first two games are from solo homeruns?

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Considering it's the first time in history, I'm gonna say yes.

https://twitter.com/MLBStatoftheDay/...540112385?s=19

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TwinsJake · 03-31-2018, 01:15 AM

Maybe. Depends how many other cards there are. I could see it. Braun probably gets one. Scherzer probably. Probably missing something. I looked at the box scores but I've been up since 6 AM and I'm tired. I was surprised they made Semien and Nunez. Potential sub 200 PRs there.

TwinsJake · 03-31-2018, 01:16 AM

Well there ya go. You found the answer haha. Yeah I like that. Get more eyes to living set Panik

tribefan26 · 03-31-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by espyonage

Do you think Panik gets one for the only runs scored in the first two games are from solo homeruns?

Also did it off of two pretty impressive pitchers - Kershaw and Jansen.

It's the Living Set, I tell ya!

Darth Bryzzo · 03-31-2018, 09:28 AM

So, it seems like a lot of people are really jazzed about this Living set--well beyond the prior population of Topps Now devotees. Just wondering what you all think about the impact, if any, the Living set will have long term for Topps Now. Do you think it will:

1. Increase interest in Topps Now, because it will help a broader cross-section of collectors become aware of Topps Now and other Topps Direct offerings?

2. Potentially decrease the likelihood of increased interest in Topps Now, because folks who weren't collecting it before now have a not insubstantial weekly "obligation" for not unlimited hobby funds by trying to keep up with the Living set?

3. Have no meaningful impact on future Topps Now participation?

Personally, I suspect it might be #2, and if it's not, it's probably #3.

Interested in what you all think.

Rhys Phillies · 03-31-2018, 10:15 AM

Based on presales, looks like a lot of low PR. Just too many cards on the first day.

monkeymcgee · 03-31-2018, 10:16 AM

For me it's #3. I view the Now cards I might purchase direct from Topps as something to possibly sell or trade later unless it's some player or moment I want to keep. I'm building the Living Set and don't have any plans to sell/trade those cards.

So, I'm buying each with very different purposes. I guess the points from my Living purchases might make me more likely to pick up a Now card, but I'll have to see how that plays out.

joejoemay · 03-31-2018, 10:19 AM

Panik...Maybe Kingley and Tanaka

espyonage · 03-31-2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by joejoemay

Panik...Maybe Kingley and Tanaka

Could you imagine a Kingery card if that ump would have accidentally punched him?

" Top prospect KO'd by Blue in MLB Debut"

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TASS · 03-31-2018, 10:32 AM

It's Topps Now and they are going to capitalize on each and every opportunity.

With the Boston market being what I would imagine a pretty solid contributor to this program, I would not be surprised if they have a Price/ Devers Dual offering, it would be somewhere on the lines of 'Both deliver in getting the Red Sox win #1 for 2018'.......................LOL

TwinsJake · 03-31-2018, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TASS

It's Topps Now and they are going to capitalize on each and every opportunity.

With the Boston market being what I would imagine a pretty solid contributor to this program, I would not be surprised if they have a Price/ Devers Dual offering, it would be somewhere on the lines of 'Both deliver in getting the Red Sox win #1 for 2018'.......................LOL

IMO Boston fans don't really buy much. Sure Devers, Benintendi sold but everyone was buying them. Disappointing sales for the size of their fan base. Just the experience I've had.

espyonage · 03-31-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Bryzzo

So, it seems like a lot of people are really jazzed about this Living set--well beyond the prior population of Topps Now devotees. Just wondering what you all think about the impact, if any, the Living set will have long term for Topps Now. Do you think it will:

1. Increase interest in Topps Now, because it will help a broader cross-section of collectors become aware of Topps Now and other Topps Direct offerings?

2. Potentially decrease the likelihood of increased interest in Topps Now, because folks who weren't collecting it before now have a not insubstantial weekly "obligation" for not unlimited hobby funds by trying to keep up with the Living set?

3. Have no meaningful impact on future Topps Now participation?

Personally, I suspect it might be #2, and if it's not, it's probably #3.

Interested in what you all think.

I'm going with #3. $15/wk is probably manageable for most people so the Living Set will probably always be strong. If finances are a concern, I think those people are already buying from flippers and I don't think that they are set building anyway. It's just a different market, so I don't see any major impact one way or the other. TN will continue to grow as Topps really pushes it.

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TASS · 03-31-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinsJake

IMO Boston fans don't really buy much. Sure Devers, Benintendi sold but everyone was buying them. Disappointing sales for the size of their fan base. Just the experience I've had.

So your basing an opinion on your ebay personal sales?

I no numerous collectors who purchase solely key RC and Red Sox, I would find it hard to believe that the Red Sox would be any lower than 4th or 5th as far as teams go.

Rhys Phillies · 03-31-2018, 10:49 AM

The PR’s of NOW will tell us if Living has any impact on NOW.

Jeramy · 03-31-2018, 11:24 AM

Red auto still available!

sportsamerica · 03-31-2018, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinsJake

IMO Boston fans don't really buy much. Sure Devers, Benintendi sold but everyone was buying them. Disappointing sales for the size of their fan base. Just the experience I've had.

I agree with this.

okumeister · 03-31-2018, 11:56 AM

Twinsjake have Ryan Cracknell’s endorsement!
(Ryan is the Beckett media guy)

Fsegaud · 03-31-2018, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeramy

Red auto still available!

All gone now.

kpete42 · 03-31-2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeramy

Red auto still available!

The red looks really sharp next to that blue Cubs logo. However a red /10 Happ rookie cup auto auction ended this morning at $99.99 with no bids. The $399.99 asking price is a bit much on this one.

Any other Cub, and I would probably bite. I don’t really care for Happ though. Something about his attitude/demeanor just rubs me the wrong way.

justbasecards · 03-31-2018, 12:11 PM

I'm still debating on buying any more cards before they go away. However, the cards are sorted in an interesting order for me.

Ohtani
Ohtani Kanji
Happ
Stanton
Springer
Nunez
Jones
Davidson
Markakis
Semien

What do the print-run prognosticators think of this order? Or, did you guys already noticed this?

TwinsJake · 03-31-2018, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by okumeister

Twinsjake have Ryan Cracknell’s endorsement!
(Ryan is the Beckett media guy)

WOW THAT IS REALLY COOL! Free advertising too

03-31-2018, 12:16 AM	#1552
okumeister Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,459	Brauuuuuuunnnn!!!! __________________ Mainly collecting Topps Now Collecting following players : Ichiro, Christian Yelich, Noah Syndergaard, Michael Conforto

03-31-2018, 10:19 AM	#1562
joejoemay Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Braunfels Texas Posts: 9,898 toppsnowtoday joejoemay	Panik...Maybe Kingley and Tanaka __________________ Chief Joe May Topps Now Today on Facebook Topps Now Master Set Collector https://www.facebook.com/groups/ToppsNow

03-31-2018, 10:32 AM	#1564
TASS Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: RI Posts: 11,789 stevetass	It's Topps Now and they are going to capitalize on each and every opportunity. With the Boston market being what I would imagine a pretty solid contributor to this program, I would not be surprised if they have a Price/ Devers Dual offering, it would be somewhere on the lines of 'Both deliver in getting the Red Sox win #1 for 2018'.......................LOL __________________ So if I am going to be a hater who hates the Patriots then buddy I am going to be the best damn hater I can be. I AM ALL IN.

03-31-2018, 11:56 AM	#1571
okumeister Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,459	Twinsjake have Ryan Cracknell’s endorsement! (Ryan is the Beckett media guy) __________________ Mainly collecting Topps Now Collecting following players : Ichiro, Christian Yelich, Noah Syndergaard, Michael Conforto

03-31-2018, 12:11 PM	#1574
justbasecards Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northern California Posts: 660 justbasecards	I'm still debating on buying any more cards before they go away. However, the cards are sorted in an interesting order for me. Ohtani Ohtani Kanji Happ Stanton Springer Nunez Jones Davidson Markakis Semien What do the print-run prognosticators think of this order? Or, did you guys already noticed this?

03-31-2018, 12:41 AM	#1553
TwinsJake Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,640 TwinsJake	Long day. Beer time before bed. How many cards we looking at?

03-31-2018, 01:15 AM	#1556
TwinsJake Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,640 TwinsJake	Maybe. Depends how many other cards there are. I could see it. Braun probably gets one. Scherzer probably. Probably missing something. I looked at the box scores but I've been up since 6 AM and I'm tired. I was surprised they made Semien and Nunez. Potential sub 200 PRs there.

03-31-2018, 01:16 AM	#1557
TwinsJake Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,640 TwinsJake	Well there ya go. You found the answer haha. Yeah I like that. Get more eyes to living set Panik

03-31-2018, 09:28 AM	#1559
Darth Bryzzo Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In Cubs' Ginormous Blackout Area Posts: 2,359 jellyfish7 DarthBryzzo	So, it seems like a lot of people are really jazzed about this Living set--well beyond the prior population of Topps Now devotees. Just wondering what you all think about the impact, if any, the Living set will have long term for Topps Now. Do you think it will: 1. Increase interest in Topps Now, because it will help a broader cross-section of collectors become aware of Topps Now and other Topps Direct offerings? 2. Potentially decrease the likelihood of increased interest in Topps Now, because folks who weren't collecting it before now have a not insubstantial weekly "obligation" for not unlimited hobby funds by trying to keep up with the Living set? 3. Have no meaningful impact on future Topps Now participation? Personally, I suspect it might be #2, and if it's not, it's probably #3. Interested in what you all think.

03-31-2018, 10:15 AM	#1560
Rhys Phillies Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 566	Based on presales, looks like a lot of low PR. Just too many cards on the first day.

03-31-2018, 10:16 AM	#1561
monkeymcgee Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 10,974	For me it's #3. I view the Now cards I might purchase direct from Topps as something to possibly sell or trade later unless it's some player or moment I want to keep. I'm building the Living Set and don't have any plans to sell/trade those cards. So, I'm buying each with very different purposes. I guess the points from my Living purchases might make me more likely to pick up a Now card, but I'll have to see how that plays out.

03-31-2018, 10:49 AM	#1568
Rhys Phillies Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 566	The PR’s of NOW will tell us if Living has any impact on NOW.

03-31-2018, 11:24 AM	#1569
Jeramy Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,183 jeramyscards	Red auto still available!