First Buzz: 2020 Topps Finest baseball cards

BlowoutBuzz · 01-13-2020, 10:31 AM

First Buzz: 2020 Topps Finest baseball cards >> BlowoutBuzz.com #collect

ClevelandIC · 01-13-2020, 10:34 AM

While I think Bowman Chrome usually has a few too many colors to keep up with, I wouldn't mind seeing Finest go bonkers with 12-15 different colors and print runs. I was combing through some of my older Indians cards this weekend and 2006 Finest was a fun set. Found a stack of Sabathia refractors Green/Gold/Red/RedX/Blue. Fun to see all side by side.

djolley86 · 01-13-2020, 10:41 AM

I always enjoy this product, but I'm sure it will be way overpriced, as usual. Each case tends to have 1-2 decent autos in it. It should not be a $130+ product, which I'm sure it will be listed for.

Back in the day when this stuff was $85-100 depending on the year, it was fun. Resale value is also horrendous, if you're looking to flip.

brothertona · 01-13-2020, 10:47 AM

It's a gorgeous set, ton of fun to open with all of the colors but you have to go in with the expectation that it is simply ripping for fun, at $80 that's great, at $120 and above not great

premium1981 · 01-13-2020, 10:52 AM

Love some of the cards, but the value is horrendous.

kyle1707 · 01-13-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by premium1981

Love some of the cards, but the value is horrendous.

Yep

Always love finest.

But it is one of the worst rips in the whole hobby

100 plus cost ? 150 to a lot of buyers

Product should be 75 max

Need to make it like revolution

Do 2 auto per case and have funky inserts and short prints

Get price down to 60-70 a box

ThoseBackPages · 01-13-2020, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle1707

Yep

Always love finest.

But it is one of the worst rips in the whole hobby

100 plus cost ? 150 to a lot of buyers

Product should be 75 max

Need to make it like revolution

Do 2 auto per case and have funky inserts and short prints

Get price down to 60-70 a box

djolley86 · 01-13-2020, 12:24 PM

I feel like we've hit that point where a lot of guys are priced out of the market, or very close to it. This product should not be this expensive, given the historical ROI.

I'm not talking about the "can't afford it anymore" guys either. A good number of collectors that I know with significant expendable income have reached the point more of "why am I doing this" with cards, specifically with sealed wax due to the crazy pricing. The fun of ripping wax as a hobby is definitely losing some steam.

mfw13 · 01-13-2020, 12:42 PM

What's up with Topps' obsession with vertical nameplates?

First Flagship, and now Finest....

Americards · 01-13-2020, 01:12 PM

Take all the base cards out of it...
put 8 more autos a box and charge $500 a box !!!!
Breakers will love it!

TheFreeShipper · 01-13-2020, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

What's up with Topps' obsession with vertical nameplates?

First Flagship, and now Finest....

Not a fan

Stech36 · 01-13-2020, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by djolley86

I feel like we've hit that point where a lot of guys are priced out of the market, or very close to it. This product should not be this expensive, given the historical ROI.

I'm not talking about the "can't afford it anymore" guys either. A good number of collectors that I know with significant expendable income have reached the point more of "why am I doing this" with cards, specifically with sealed wax due to the crazy pricing. The fun of ripping wax as a hobby is definitely losing some steam.

Yep... I’ve bought a case of this two years in a row. Probably lost half the money I put into them and only hit a couple nice PC Cards (Yadier Molina, Tatis, and Eloy autos this year)It’s very hard to move the low end autos and color. Also, the case hits used to be pretty cool with the finest greats. Not so much anymore. I mean, it’s not the worst product out there, but it’s far from the best.

ThoseBackPages · 01-13-2020, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djolley86

I feel like we've hit that point where a lot of guys are priced out of the market, or very close to it. This product should not be this expensive, given the historical ROI.

I'm not talking about the "can't afford it anymore" guys either. A good number of collectors that I know with significant expendable income have reached the point more of "why am I doing this" with cards, specifically with sealed wax due to the crazy pricing. The fun of ripping wax as a hobby is definitely losing some steam.

are any of them NBA guys?

djolley86 · 01-13-2020, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

are any of them NBA guys?

Haha - a few are. Same thing going on there, I believe...at least with Prizm, correct? I'm not much of an NBA guy.

ThoseBackPages · 01-13-2020, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by djolley86

Haha - a few are. Same thing going on there, I believe...at least with Prizm, correct? I'm not much of an NBA guy.

MUCH worse in NBA land

2019 Prizm Hobby SRP is $150. Pre-sales were $400

djolley86 · 01-13-2020, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

MUCH worse in NBA land

2019 Prizm Hobby SRP is $150. Pre-sales were $400

So what you’re telling me is...lock in now!?

imbluestreak23 · 01-13-2020, 08:26 PM

I would not buy Finest until it returns to the 96 and 97 formats.

It's been 23 years...

KhalDrogo · 01-13-2020, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by imbluestreak23

I would not buy Finest until it returns to the 96 and 97 formats.

It's been 23 years...

I agree. Either that or get rid of the brand.

anusinha · 01-13-2020, 09:00 PM

Finest as a brand seems to have run its course. It doesnt serve any particular niche.

baseballguy350 · 06-16-2020, 03:20 PM

Received my shipping notification from Blowout today. Apparently this releases this week.

baseballguy350 · 06-16-2020, 03:21 PM

Also, when this thread was first live the presale was $94.99 a box. It is now at 147.99

PDCCollectibles · 06-16-2020, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by baseballguy350

Also, when this thread was first live the presale was $94.99 a box. It is now at 147.99

Crazy hobby world we live in nowadays.....even S2 Hobby is over $100 with NO baseball, so weird. But I'm not complaining

BNB · 06-16-2020, 03:32 PM

Checklist?

bowman209 · 06-17-2020, 01:39 PM

I guess no checklist until last minute. Must be bad?

Ajax1723 · 06-17-2020, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bowman209

I guess no checklist until last minute. Must be bad?

Topps recently changed their policy of releasing checklists early. I would expect it tomorrow or Friday at the earliest.

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01-13-2020, 10:34 AM	#2
ClevelandIC Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Westlake, Ohio Posts: 5,498 Jakpi20 Jakpi20	While I think Bowman Chrome usually has a few too many colors to keep up with, I wouldn't mind seeing Finest go bonkers with 12-15 different colors and print runs. I was combing through some of my older Indians cards this weekend and 2006 Finest was a fun set. Found a stack of Sabathia refractors Green/Gold/Red/RedX/Blue. Fun to see all side by side. __________________ Always buying GU/Autos to resell to Blowout. Would love to add them to any deal we do so please let me know what you have!

01-13-2020, 08:26 PM	#17
imbluestreak23 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Meandering the matrix code that the hobby/forum overlords spit out Posts: 18,052 shortslabs	I would not buy Finest until it returns to the 96 and 97 formats. It's been 23 years... __________________ @shortslabs I'VE WITNESSED HOW THE SAUSAGE IS MADE HERE...IT'S ROTTEN https://www.youtube.com/c/TylerShort

06-16-2020, 03:32 PM	#23
BNB Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,930	Checklist? __________________ @rain_delay_card_co

01-13-2020, 10:41 AM	#3
djolley86 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NC Posts: 1,370 djolley86	I always enjoy this product, but I'm sure it will be way overpriced, as usual. Each case tends to have 1-2 decent autos in it. It should not be a $130+ product, which I'm sure it will be listed for. Back in the day when this stuff was $85-100 depending on the year, it was fun. Resale value is also horrendous, if you're looking to flip.

01-13-2020, 10:47 AM	#4
brothertona Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,967 brothertona1	It's a gorgeous set, ton of fun to open with all of the colors but you have to go in with the expectation that it is simply ripping for fun, at $80 that's great, at $120 and above not great

01-13-2020, 10:52 AM	#5
premium1981 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,549	Love some of the cards, but the value is horrendous.

01-13-2020, 12:24 PM	#8
djolley86 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NC Posts: 1,370 djolley86	I feel like we've hit that point where a lot of guys are priced out of the market, or very close to it. This product should not be this expensive, given the historical ROI. I'm not talking about the "can't afford it anymore" guys either. A good number of collectors that I know with significant expendable income have reached the point more of "why am I doing this" with cards, specifically with sealed wax due to the crazy pricing. The fun of ripping wax as a hobby is definitely losing some steam.

01-13-2020, 12:42 PM	#9
mfw13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17,886	What's up with Topps' obsession with vertical nameplates? First Flagship, and now Finest....

01-13-2020, 01:12 PM	#10
Americards Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Posts: 4,837	Take all the base cards out of it... put 8 more autos a box and charge $500 a box !!!! Breakers will love it!

01-13-2020, 09:00 PM	#19
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,883	Finest as a brand seems to have run its course. It doesnt serve any particular niche.

06-16-2020, 03:20 PM	#20
baseballguy350 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: FL Posts: 2,720	Received my shipping notification from Blowout today. Apparently this releases this week.

06-16-2020, 03:21 PM	#21
baseballguy350 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: FL Posts: 2,720	Also, when this thread was first live the presale was $94.99 a box. It is now at 147.99

06-17-2020, 01:39 PM	#24
bowman209 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 372	I guess no checklist until last minute. Must be bad?