First Buzz: 2026 Topps Series 1 baseball cards

[ledgewerx]

Originally Posted by dunquixote1

Isn’t this essentially printed into oblivion? I don’t see how flagship series 1 is a flippable product.

Yes it is and based on the fact that jumbo cases still have not sold out, I suspect the print run this year is really high.

[jjcan]

Originally Posted by dunquixote1

Isn’t this essentially printed into oblivion? I don’t see how flagship series 1 is a flippable product.

I guess it all depends if they keep the silver packs and the Rookie checklist turns out to be better than Series 1, Series 2, or even update series of 2025

Right now, even selling only sealed Jumbo comparable to last years current prices. You can buy Series 1 and 2 for $250 and update for $290 from last year from the big 3.

So if it is flippable, it does not look it will be that much margin over cost after taxes, unless it touches update jumbo prices.

Especially with one less hit, and more printed?

though Hobby sealed might have the better margin, because of the low $99 price

[jrd1436]

Grabbed my first jumbo ever. Fingers crossed.

[livfreely]

Originally Posted by jjcan

I guess it all depends if they keep the silver packs and the Rookie checklist turns out to be better than Series 1, Series 2, or even update series of 2025

Right now, even selling only sealed Jumbo comparable to last years current prices. You can buy Series 1 and 2 for $250 and update for $290 from last year from the big 3.

So if it is flippable, it does not look it will be that much margin over cost after taxes, unless it touches update jumbo prices.

Especially with one less hit, and more printed?

though Hobby sealed might have the better margin, because of the low $99 price

Who were the notable rookies in 2025 Series 1. That might tell you something


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[jjcan]

Originally Posted by livfreely

Who were the notable rookies in 2025 Series 1. That might tell you something


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At this point, even if 2026 series 1 was equal to update 2025 rookie list with Kurtz and Wood, Crews. The jumbo box at best is ~$275-$300, with one less hit. There is a margin, at 30% after taxes. But the hobby box might be the way to go for flipping, higher %.

[Jboff73]

I ended up buying 1 hobby box because I've decided that I'm done with the Spring/Easter themed cards they force on me with the blasters. I'd rather buy one hobby than four blasters.

I hate coming across those blaster egg and bunny cards in my collection. I have nothing against Easter, in fact I am huge proponent of all that a religiously expressed Easter stands for, but I just find Easter cards cheesy and don't understand why they don't just stick with a spring training related theme or a opening day theme.

Since every hobby box I've bought from Topps contained relics (not autos) this year, I don't expect my odds will change in 2026, but there's the law of averages right?

[Cracktoast]

Originally Posted by clsports

Not too much excitement here even though this goes on sale soon . . .

To be honest not a ton of hate either. The fact the design was released and we didn't get 10 pages of how it sucks like almost every year is a good thing IMO.

[Badgers0821]

Originally Posted by jjcan

I guess it all depends if they keep the silver packs and the Rookie checklist turns out to be better than Series 1, Series 2, or even update series of 2025

Right now, even selling only sealed Jumbo comparable to last years current prices. You can buy Series 1 and 2 for $250 and update for $290 from last year from the big 3.

So if it is flippable, it does not look it will be that much margin over cost after taxes, unless it touches update jumbo prices.

Especially with one less hit, and more printed?

though Hobby sealed might have the better margin, because of the low $99 price

The checklist shows silver packs.

[Jaypers]

Originally Posted by Badgers0821

The checklist shows silver packs.

Might want to include a link.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/06...f?v=1768330214

[Jaypers]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

Might want to include a link.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/06...f?v=1768330214

I count 71 rookies in the base set.

[TenaciousJDD]

Thankful for no 75 card reprint insert set.

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[Jaypers]

No Desert Shield. Ah well.

[Cracktoast]

the 1952 Topps Rc Variation sounds cool but Golden Mirror Legends?? Mehhh , You knew it was only a matter of time before they found a way to ruin them.

[DylanPowers92]

I think I ended up buying two hobby cases on accident. Wanted to buy one and the system glitched with no confirmation, I went in to do it again and got two confirmations. Oops

[Stech36]

Don’t really see any new current or retired vet names on the 1991 auto checklist.

[JWBlue]

Originally Posted by DylanPowers92

I think I ended up buying two hobby cases on accident. Wanted to buy one and the system glitched with no confirmation, I went in to do it again and got two confirmations. Oops

I would call customer service. Probably can cancel one case.

1-800-489-9149

[Jaypers]

Looks like nothing is S/O on the site yet (not even cases), so they're probably printing this up the wazoo.

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by DylanPowers92

I think I ended up buying two hobby cases on accident. Wanted to buy one and the system glitched with no confirmation, I went in to do it again and got two confirmations. Oops

If done within a short time frame (e.g., 5-10 mins), you can cancel via order history.

[TBTC Baseball]

Originally Posted by Cracktoast

the 1952 Topps Rc Variation sounds cool but Golden Mirror Legends?? Mehhh , You knew it was only a matter of time before they found a way to ruin them.

Now I will have to rely on Gilded to continue my Chipper Jones TTY PC. I'm sure the Golden Mirror will be crazy $$$$. Topps Chrome Legends Auto might end up being a cheaper option. Also I guess I have to hope Series 2 or Update have the normal Heavy Lumber, and not just the Auto version.

[phil]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

If done within a short time frame (e.g., 5-10 mins), you can cancel via order history.

within 15 minutes of placing the order

[DylanPowers92]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

If done within a short time frame (e.g., 5-10 mins), you can cancel via order history.

it's not showing in my order history, which is also part of the reason I didn't think I got the first one

[JAM061200]

That's awesome so Topps stuck with the timeframe of an August 31st cut off date for players to be in Series 1. All of these RC's are in Series 1! Looks loaded to me.

Series 1 (Notable)

Cole Young
Jac Caglianone
Kyle Teel
Roman Anthony
Jacob Melton
Jacob Misiorowski (Pitcher)
Otto Kemp
Ryan Ritter
Ian Seymour (Pitcher)
Grant Taylor (Pitcher)
Christian Moore
Brady House
Didier Fuentes (Pitcher)
Chase Burns (Pitcher)
Jack Perkins (Pitcher)
Colby Thomas
Yanquiel Fernandez
Colson Montgomery
Cam Schlittler (Pitcher)
Brice Matthews
Cody Freeman
Warming Bernabel
Carson Whisenhunt (Pitcher)
Kenedy Corona
Troy Melton (Pitcher)
Alex Freeland
Jakob Marsee
CJ Kayfus
Jerimiah Jackson
Drew Gilbert
Nolan McLean (Pitcher)
Karros
Owen Caissie
Bob Seymour
Dylan Beavers
Samuel Basallo
Bubba Chandler (Pitcher)
Carson Williams
Jhostynxson Garcia "The Password"
Jonah Tong (Pitcher)
Peyton Tolle (Pitcher)
Jimmy Crooks

[theplasticman]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

No Desert Shield. Ah well.

This would have been a great idea. Numbered to 91.

[Mandy1320]

So who here is chasing that Jesse Eisenberg auto??

That would be pretty sick to drop $200 on Jumbo for your one and only auto to be an actor, right?

Thanks Fanatics!

[TBTC Baseball]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

No Desert Shield. Ah well.

This is the most shocking part of the checklist. What a missed opportunity.