Placement of Golden Ticket by Topps

ottd3 · 05-18-2012, 10:06 AM

I haven't seen anyone mention this (If they already did I apologize).

When I watched the video of Houdini hitting the 2012 Bowman golden ticket contract, I immediately noticed one thing: The golden ticket was right on top of the packs inside the box. With a perforated box top for displaying purposes, anyone who sells boxes can easily push down and peek inside the box to see if there is a golden ticket.

I watched this video before I received my 4 boxes in the mail (2 boxes from 2 different outlets). I can honestly say that I have never consciously noticed in past years (or cared for that matter) if the perforation on the top of the box was broken when I opened my boxes. However this time, in both instances, I definitely noticed that you could already see the packs on the top of the box, and thus, there would not be a golden ticket inside. Were the people that shipped to me peeking before they packed my order?

I for one thought this was a great promotion and added bonus by Topps. I am not here to complain about the placement of the golden tickets. I never had any expectations of getting one. However, in the future, I might suggest placing the ticket on the bottom or even in the middle between 3 rows of packs. The other purpose for writing this is to see if anyone else has noticed the same thing, or if anyone knows if the perforation is always broken on the top of Topps boxes.

Again, not trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill, just a few thoughts.

ttmtrader101 · 05-18-2012, 10:08 AM

I agree with you... Someone selling the boxes and peek in and se if its in there. Congrats to Houdini! I want his superfractor next year

mikecancelliere · 05-18-2012, 10:14 AM

That is true. I guess you're only gona hit one if you buy a case or from an honest dealer or LCS

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Originally Posted by ttmtrader101

I agree with you... Someone selling the boxes and peek in and se if its in there. Congrats to Houdini! I want his superfractor next year

Houdini no longer owns it

kevinandji · 05-18-2012, 10:24 AM

Good point OP and yes you are absolutely correct. Unless you buy a sealed case very good chance someone will do a quick contract peek. Odds are long any of us will receive but due to this the odds just got longer. I still feel that although over 95% of the stuff I purchase is untampered with there does remain 5% that makes me think my product has been cherry picked or pre screened. This despite fact all shrink wrap intact etc I just know when something feels off. Could be poor packing/ collating straight from factory or something more sinister like an expert hobby box opener and sealer. With this hobby nothing surprises me anymore. Buy from reputable sources like BO and inspect all your purchases. I am certain there are those who have an angle on best way to check certain products for certain hits. Both from retail pack searchers to higher end hobby searchers...

jimssouvenirs · 05-18-2012, 10:54 AM

You think that's bad? I bought my cases from Veruca Salt's dad.... when I got them they were all ripped open and covered in chocolate. WTF!?

ilovethelakings · 05-18-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jimssouvenirs

You think that's bad? I bought my cases from Veruca Salt's dad.... when I got them they were all ripped open and covered in chocolate. WTF!?

NO TICKET FOR YOU!!!!!

WhacksPacks · 05-18-2012, 11:08 AM

Same with SPA football this year with the SPX bonus packs right on top.. I noticed the top had been perforated when I got home from the shope where I bought my 3.. Needless to say they weret the Spx boxes...

dthimesch · 05-18-2012, 12:55 PM

you bring up a very good point OP. Moral of the story is if you are buying individual sealed boxes from a LCS or at a show make sure and look to see if the boxes have not been "peeked" at.

ottd3 · 05-18-2012, 07:53 PM

Seems like common sense to me. Dont think it would be that difficult to keep the ticket hidden some how

IndySportsCards · 05-18-2012, 07:56 PM

I want a bean feast, give it to me NOW!

houdini · 05-18-2012, 09:00 PM

Here is the thing, there are only 10 of these. Just 10.

The odds of your case or box having one are crazy.

Can a shop owner peek? Yes.

Can he find one when selling packs from a box? Yes.

Remember, the odds are like the odds of pulling 5 superfractor autos.

ottd3 · 05-18-2012, 10:57 PM

Totally agree - never expected to get one. Point was only that Topps could do a better job with the placement. Could it be their way of throwing shop owners and case busters a bone? Again, Im not complaining, just a thought.

houdini · 05-19-2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ottd3

Totally agree - never expected to get one. Point was only that Topps could do a better job with the placement. Could it be their way of throwing shop owners and case busters a bone? Again, Im not complaining, just a thought.

No, I don't think so. Again, if you buy 1 box, the odds are freaking ridiculous. If you open 16 cases, the odds are still freaking ridiculous.

1 box or 16 cases = still freaking ridiculous

Ncbrowe · 05-19-2012, 12:30 AM

I have heard of less reputable dealers cherry picking their boxes. I have hit through several vendors. There was one guy who is no longer on eBay, I could not get a decent hit. Another member contacted me and told me about this cherry picking, I didn't think it was possible to do this. Anyway I read this and looked at my jumbos I got today.... Yep pushed in. WTF!! Oh well I didnt expect one anyway.

05-18-2012, 10:06 AM	#1
ottd3 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CT Posts: 46 Philliesnlions	Placement of Golden Ticket by Topps I haven't seen anyone mention this (If they already did I apologize). When I watched the video of Houdini hitting the 2012 Bowman golden ticket contract, I immediately noticed one thing: The golden ticket was right on top of the packs inside the box. With a perforated box top for displaying purposes, anyone who sells boxes can easily push down and peek inside the box to see if there is a golden ticket. I watched this video before I received my 4 boxes in the mail (2 boxes from 2 different outlets). I can honestly say that I have never consciously noticed in past years (or cared for that matter) if the perforation on the top of the box was broken when I opened my boxes. However this time, in both instances, I definitely noticed that you could already see the packs on the top of the box, and thus, there would not be a golden ticket inside. Were the people that shipped to me peeking before they packed my order? I for one thought this was a great promotion and added bonus by Topps. I am not here to complain about the placement of the golden tickets. I never had any expectations of getting one. However, in the future, I might suggest placing the ticket on the bottom or even in the middle between 3 rows of packs. The other purpose for writing this is to see if anyone else has noticed the same thing, or if anyone knows if the perforation is always broken on the top of Topps boxes. Again, not trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill, just a few thoughts.

05-18-2012, 10:54 AM	#5
jimssouvenirs Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 5,540	You think that's bad? I bought my cases from Veruca Salt's dad.... when I got them they were all ripped open and covered in chocolate. WTF!? __________________ Theme of the Night: Song Lyrics

05-18-2012, 11:08 AM	#7
WhacksPacks Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,271 WhacksPacks	Same with SPA football this year with the SPX bonus packs right on top.. I noticed the top had been perforated when I got home from the shope where I bought my 3.. Needless to say they weret the Spx boxes... __________________ Buy what you like. Hold on to what you love.

05-18-2012, 12:55 PM	#8
dthimesch Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 32,799	you bring up a very good point OP. Moral of the story is if you are buying individual sealed boxes from a LCS or at a show make sure and look to see if the boxes have not been "peeked" at. __________________ @dt_sportscards YouTube

05-18-2012, 07:56 PM	#10
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EO 13848 Posts: 42,015 braco0 IndySportsCards	I want a bean feast, give it to me NOW! __________________ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.

05-18-2012, 10:08 AM	#2
ttmtrader101 Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 5,605 attic-quities	I agree with you... Someone selling the boxes and peek in and se if its in there. Congrats to Houdini! I want his superfractor next year

05-18-2012, 10:24 AM	#4
kevinandji Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,657	Good point OP and yes you are absolutely correct. Unless you buy a sealed case very good chance someone will do a quick contract peek. Odds are long any of us will receive but due to this the odds just got longer. I still feel that although over 95% of the stuff I purchase is untampered with there does remain 5% that makes me think my product has been cherry picked or pre screened. This despite fact all shrink wrap intact etc I just know when something feels off. Could be poor packing/ collating straight from factory or something more sinister like an expert hobby box opener and sealer. With this hobby nothing surprises me anymore. Buy from reputable sources like BO and inspect all your purchases. I am certain there are those who have an angle on best way to check certain products for certain hits. Both from retail pack searchers to higher end hobby searchers...

05-18-2012, 07:53 PM	#9
ottd3 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CT Posts: 46 Philliesnlions	Seems like common sense to me. Dont think it would be that difficult to keep the ticket hidden some how

05-18-2012, 09:00 PM	#11
houdini member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 81,458	Here is the thing, there are only 10 of these. Just 10. The odds of your case or box having one are crazy. Can a shop owner peek? Yes. Can he find one when selling packs from a box? Yes. Remember, the odds are like the odds of pulling 5 superfractor autos. __________________ Descanse mi princesita 9/20/00-4/16/15

05-18-2012, 10:57 PM	#12
ottd3 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CT Posts: 46 Philliesnlions	Totally agree - never expected to get one. Point was only that Topps could do a better job with the placement. Could it be their way of throwing shop owners and case busters a bone? Again, Im not complaining, just a thought.

05-19-2012, 12:30 AM	#14
Ncbrowe Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utica, ny area Posts: 155 Andypandy10910 Aansportscardscom	I have heard of less reputable dealers cherry picking their boxes. I have hit through several vendors. There was one guy who is no longer on eBay, I could not get a decent hit. Another member contacted me and told me about this cherry picking, I didn't think it was possible to do this. Anyway I read this and looked at my jumbos I got today.... Yep pushed in. WTF!! Oh well I didnt expect one anyway.