Still waiting on a 2012 Five Star Felix Hernandez redemption, should I keep waiting?

rsmath said:

I'm really on the fence. The pro to waiting is that Topps may eventually make the card.

The pros to replacement is that you will get something.

Cons are you may see the card go live with Topps still owing you the card and Topps CS feeding you the BS line about how the athlete still owes them stickers to complete that autograph insert and that since it's the offseason, they expect the remainder of the stickers to be returned. In my mind, Topps probably stole stickers from the 2013 Topps Update auto card inventory for that athlete to make the newer auto cards of him plus if he hasn't fulfilled his agreement to sign in one offeseason, why would he sign this offseason?

Another con to replacement is that they'll lube up and ream you with the athlete card they send you as a replacement as chances are really great you will get a below equivalent value replacement.

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WCTYSON said:

Replace it. Make sure to call them though and give them players that you feel comfortable replacing your card with. It is unlikely that the card will be made, if it already has not been made. Then down the road, if the card ever does go live, you should be able to pick it up for less than you paid for the redemption. That set is over two years old and most have moved on.

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mudflap02 said:

I'm waiting on a redemption from 2012 that I've requested replacement for 3 different times. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

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mmier118 said:

Thanks for the reply's everyone I think I'm just going to keep waiting, I really want this card and hope it gets made, I also really wonder how Topps can think it's acceptable to drag these things out for years and years. If it ever arrives I'll send out a scan and a post. Thanks again for your thoughts on the subject.

Mike

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