2023 Topps Series 1 Hidden Gems??? - Page 8

KhalDrogo · 03-25-2023, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattsurewood

Well well well
Topps just tweeted this out—I guess we had better start looking closer!

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These are not the hidden gems.

JWBlue · 03-25-2023, 05:21 PM

It looks like Topps tweeted a hint to what the hidden gems are.

I guess the keyword in "Hidden Gems" is "Hidden".

Cool concept but poor execution.

slogue2 · 03-25-2023, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattsurewood

Red wristband
Bat knob
Neck chain thicker
Thicker yellow stripe under right sleeve

I don’t see the 5th issue

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It’s a star on the bottom right corner of the card. Visible in the Topps post but not the screenshot provided here.

oldgoldy97 · 03-25-2023, 05:30 PM

Brighter/thicker yellow stripes on both sleeves. Pure stupidity.

BlowoutBuzz · 03-25-2023, 05:45 PM

It might just be some marketing schtick that came from MLB twitter ... or it might be a clue.

I'm not holding my breath on Hidden Gems issue, though. If they wanted to fully reveal or even offer firm hints they could.

wilsonsingles · 03-25-2023, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Brighter/thicker yellow stripes on both sleeves. Pure stupidity.

I agree, this is about as dumb as it gets.

wilsonsingles · 03-25-2023, 05:47 PM

i wonder if they have a different code on the back.

JWBlue · 03-25-2023, 05:47 PM

I wouldn't want one of these if I was a player collector.

Why not just have another /1 that looks awesome? That I would pay for.

KhalDrogo · 03-25-2023, 05:49 PM

Are you guys serious? This was a “can you spot the 5 differences between these images” tweet by MLB. I see why people think that Topps actually packed these out.

zworykin · 03-25-2023, 06:16 PM

Absolutely no reason to think that post had anything to do with Hidden Gems... it wasn't even a Topps tweet, it was from @MLB.

onenineeightsix · 03-25-2023, 06:17 PM

Bat knobs are different, one chain on the left, two on the right. Red band on left wrist on the right photo. Pinstriping on sleeves is different. Love this. Get people looking at base cards

cj828282 · 03-25-2023, 06:39 PM

Yeah, just some photoshop magic by MLB for a fun ruse.

TimBuckTwo · 03-25-2023, 06:43 PM

@Toppspackssand

ScooterD · 03-25-2023, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by onenineeightsix

Bat knobs are different, one chain on the left, two on the right. Red band on left wrist on the right photo. Pinstriping on sleeves is different. Love this. Get people looking at base cards

Where were u when I was on level 24 of the boobie photo game after 9 beers???

Sdog77 · 03-25-2023, 11:24 PM

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Bosoxfan5990 · 03-25-2023, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

Obviously we haven’t seen these surface yet, but I’m wondering if they look like the Hidden Gems Topps inserts from the mid-to-late 90s released for football/basketball/hockey?

The first one surfaced on eBay and looks like the previous Hidden Gems inserts.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/40421787760...mis&media=COPY

Bcr · 03-25-2023, 11:27 PM

Wait seriously? That's the hidden gem lmao.

no10pin · 03-25-2023, 11:31 PM

At least people can stop listing those stupid blank foil cards for hundreds of dollars now

hermanotarjeta · 03-25-2023, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bcr

Wait seriously? That's the hidden gem lmao.

“Don’t forget to drink your ovaltine.”

Jolten Joe · 03-25-2023, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

The first one surfaced on eBay and looks like the previous Hidden Gems inserts.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/40421787760...mis&media=COPY

Hopefully if it sells he uses the funds to buy a new phone with a better camera

Also I doubt for cards that are supposed to be that rare that Topps would make a Chrome version of them or make them all Chrome for a paper release.

DarcyWinston · 03-26-2023, 07:23 AM

The guy puts a ridiculous starting bid on it when he could sell it for amazing money just by starting at 9.99 and watch it go nuts. It’s the first and only one so far. Dumb.

Astros19 · 03-26-2023, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jolten Joe

Hopefully if it sells he uses the funds to buy a new phone with a better camera

Also I doubt for cards that are supposed to be that rare that Topps would make a Chrome version of them or make them all Chrome for a paper release.

It literally reads Hidden Gems and you're doubting it?

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KhalDrogo · 03-26-2023, 07:50 AM

SSSSP set that looks like dog crap. Typical Fanatics.

NYRE2PECT · 03-26-2023, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bcr

Wait seriously? That's the hidden gem lmao.

Yikes...I liked it better when they were a mystery!

And, I agree with others, $.99 and let it ride...the first one to market always seems to enjoy a nice premium.

chewy106 · 03-26-2023, 07:54 AM

"HG-5" so there are at least 4 other ones...will they be all HoF/legends or?

03-25-2023, 05:30 PM	#179
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50,582	Brighter/thicker yellow stripes on both sleeves. Pure stupidity. __________________ Truly riveting discussion: that’s what your wife/girlfriend/sheep said.

03-25-2023, 05:45 PM	#180
BlowoutBuzz Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 13,945	It might just be some marketing schtick that came from MLB twitter ... or it might be a clue. I'm not holding my breath on Hidden Gems issue, though. If they wanted to fully reveal or even offer firm hints they could. __________________ www.blowoutbuzz.com >>><<< Got something cool or interesting that might be worth a story? Know someone whose collection could be profiled? Send me a DM.

03-25-2023, 05:49 PM	#184
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,194	Are you guys serious? This was a “can you spot the 5 differences between these images” tweet by MLB. I see why people think that Topps actually packed these out. __________________ I love PSA!

03-25-2023, 06:17 PM	#186
onenineeightsix Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,402 onenineeightsixsportscards	Bat knobs are different, one chain on the left, two on the right. Red band on left wrist on the right photo. Pinstriping on sleeves is different. Love this. Get people looking at base cards __________________ http://www.society6.com/nahtesnihctuh Make your experience on the Blowout forums a better one and block user KhalDrogo today! Last edited by onenineeightsix; 03-25-2023 at 06:22 PM.

03-25-2023, 11:31 PM	#193
no10pin Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 16,851 no10pin no10pin	At least people can stop listing those stupid blank foil cards for hundreds of dollars now __________________ Always looking for more George Brett stuff. Need more rookies, low numbered inserts/parallels and on-card autos (no Panini).

03-25-2023, 05:21 PM	#177
JWBlue Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 9,574	It looks like Topps tweeted a hint to what the hidden gems are. I guess the keyword in "Hidden Gems" is "Hidden". Cool concept but poor execution.

03-25-2023, 05:47 PM	#182
wilsonsingles Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,487 wilsonsetsandsingles	i wonder if they have a different code on the back.

03-25-2023, 05:47 PM	#183
JWBlue Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 9,574	I wouldn't want one of these if I was a player collector. Why not just have another /1 that looks awesome? That I would pay for.

03-25-2023, 06:16 PM	#185
zworykin Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,069 zworykin2	Absolutely no reason to think that post had anything to do with Hidden Gems... it wasn't even a Topps tweet, it was from @MLB.

03-25-2023, 06:39 PM	#187
cj828282 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 13,967	Yeah, just some photoshop magic by MLB for a fun ruse.

03-25-2023, 06:43 PM	#188
TimBuckTwo Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 10,080	@Toppspackssand

03-25-2023, 11:24 PM	#190
Sdog77 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 720	*Not Mine

03-25-2023, 11:27 PM	#192
Bcr Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 2,751	Wait seriously? That's the hidden gem lmao.

03-26-2023, 07:23 AM	#196
DarcyWinston Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Lone star state Posts: 401	The guy puts a ridiculous starting bid on it when he could sell it for amazing money just by starting at 9.99 and watch it go nuts. It’s the first and only one so far. Dumb.

03-26-2023, 07:50 AM	#198
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,194	SSSSP set that looks like dog crap. Typical Fanatics. __________________ I love PSA!

03-26-2023, 07:54 AM	#200
chewy106 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: IL Posts: 278 chewy106	"HG-5" so there are at least 4 other ones...will they be all HoF/legends or?