2021 Topps Through The Years Insert Set: Diabolically Deceptive

cjraleigh · 05-09-2021, 08:30 PM

I’m sure this has been mentioned somewhere at some point, but I cannot believe how much people are (over)paying for these inserts.

These are $2-3 at most, but the design is a super convincing portrayal of a case hit unless you look closely at the border.

It even goes as far as saying “Topps Certified Autograph” or “Game Used Memorabilia”.

However, the back says a reproduction of such.

Yes, the onus is on the buyer to be aware of what they are bidding on, but time and time again, I am seeing $50-100+ winning bids. It does not help when sellers do not clarify that they are common inserts, and even go as far as adding “auto”, “patch”, “knob”, etc... to the description.

Simply search completed sales under “2021 topps through the years”.

What a world.

To be fair, most of the super high bids came from April or earlier, but this is just wrong on many levels. Not a case of one or two foolish bidders getting caught up in the moment.

SGC300ier · 05-09-2021, 08:37 PM

I had noticed that too. I was thinking at first oh maybe they had some auto versions and thats why they were at those prices.

Once I looked closer I realized...

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actionbryan · 05-09-2021, 08:39 PM

Your link is the red parallel out of 10 yo.

I could see a Kershaw collector being willing to pony up $65 for that

cjraleigh · 05-09-2021, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by actionbryan

Your link is the red parallel out of 10 yo.

I could see a Kershaw collector being willing to pony up $65 for that

Yes, noticed that after the fact...but many non-parallels bringing 25-50x what they should.

05-09-2021, 08:30 PM	#1
cjraleigh Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 940 cjraleigh	2021 Topps Through The Years Insert Set: Diabolically Deceptive I’m sure this has been mentioned somewhere at some point, but I cannot believe how much people are (over)paying for these inserts. These are $2-3 at most, but the design is a super convincing portrayal of a case hit unless you look closely at the border. It even goes as far as saying “Topps Certified Autograph” or “Game Used Memorabilia”. However, the back says a reproduction of such. Yes, the onus is on the buyer to be aware of what they are bidding on, but time and time again, I am seeing $50-100+ winning bids. It does not help when sellers do not clarify that they are common inserts, and even go as far as adding “auto”, “patch”, “knob”, etc... to the description. Simply search completed sales under “2021 topps through the years”. What a world. To be fair, most of the super high bids came from April or earlier, but this is just wrong on many levels. Not a case of one or two foolish bidders getting caught up in the moment. Last edited by cjraleigh; 05-09-2021 at 08:48 PM.

05-09-2021, 08:37 PM	#2
SGC300ier Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,079 sgc_collectiblez	I had noticed that too. I was thinking at first oh maybe they had some auto versions and thats why they were at those prices. Once I looked closer I realized... Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

05-09-2021, 08:39 PM	#3
actionbryan Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,727 mrbrownstone5150 actionbryan	Your link is the red parallel out of 10 yo. I could see a Kershaw collector being willing to pony up $65 for that