Topps experts. Opinion needed.

gvsu96 · Feb 10, 2012

Does anyone here know how rare this one is? From what I gathered searching the internet is that it might have a print run of around 25 or so along with a handful of others in the set. Any additional information would be great before I decide what to do with it.

Thanks
Josh

uniquebaseballcards · Feb 11, 2012

Print run is on the back left corner on these Topps Golds, so 2010 copies.

tommyfro21 · Feb 11, 2012

No, I believe you have a Gold SP. There were a few of those in that release and I specifically remember Rob Johnson being listed. They were going for at least $25-30 at the time if I remember the prices correctly. I discovered the SPs when I was busting a couple cases and saw the sales on eBay. Never pulled one unfortunately though.

LazerShow15 · Feb 11, 2012

How do you know if you have a Gold SP? First I have heard.

hofmichael · Feb 11, 2012

I would have to search for the SP list but if it is one of them don't be surprised if you get $40-$60 for it.

Edit:A quick search produced these numbers as SP's.
28,31,96,248,251,253,254,258,259,260,261 and 262

alexs64 · Feb 11, 2012

I believe one of those card numbers is Ethier. I saw one go for a good chunk last month, I had to pass on it.

Edit: Here is the auction.... [ebay:193op3ij]400268907715[/ebay:193op3ij]

Pine Tar · Feb 11, 2012

Holy moly I have some of those and need to see if they are the SP's though

rsmath · Feb 11, 2012

Is it a SP because the gold version was a tough pull or a SP because it's the gold version of a card with a different image than the base card?

markakis8 · Feb 11, 2012

rsmath said:
Is it a SP because the gold version was a tough pull or a SP because it's the gold version of a card with a different image than the base card?

I believe like the Jerry Hairston Heritage chrome card #'d/1959, only 25 or less copies got out the door into packs. Therefore set collectors are paying premium prices for them to complete their sets.

gvsu96 · Feb 11, 2012

Thanks everyone for the input. That's what I thought but wanted to make sure.
I have an offer for it but I'm thinking I might start it ou @ $.99 and see what happens.

tommyfro21 · Feb 11, 2012

gvsu96 said:
Thanks everyone for the input. That's what I thought but wanted to make sure.
I have an offer for it but I'm thinking I might start it ou @ $.99 and see what happens.

I'd set a fairly high BIN for a week and see what happens. Set collectors will want this card and may pay a premium for it moreso as a BIN than as an auction. And if it doesn't sell as a BIN, you could run it at $0.99 the next week.

tommyfro21 · Feb 11, 2012

gvsu96 said:
Thanks everyone for the input. That's what I thought but wanted to make sure.
I have an offer for it but I'm thinking I might start it ou @ $.99 and see what happens.

I'd set a fairly high BIN for a week and see what happens. Set collectors will want this card and may pay a premium for it moreso as a BIN than as an auction. And if it doesn't sell as a BIN, you could run it at $0.99 the next week.

tommyfro21 · Feb 11, 2012

rsmath said:
Is it a SP because the gold version was a tough pull or a SP because it's the gold version of a card with a different image than the base card?

Because the gold version was a tough pull. Very limited print run for sure.

tonsofcommons · Feb 11, 2012

Ok, I don't mind topps gimmicks... I kind of like them.

But to SP a number that is /2010 is just dumb and kinda crazy.

trauty · Feb 11, 2012

I pulled one from a case (Neil Walker I think) and sold it for $70+ (then picked up another in a lot and sold that one for $50).

gvsu96 · Feb 11, 2012

Decided to list it for $.99 start.

Thanks for all the input everyone.

uniquebaseballcards · Feb 11, 2012

gvsu96 said:
Decided to list it for $.99 start.

Thanks for all the input everyone.

Always a good idea when you're unsure about what to set the BIN at. Good luck.

zep33 · Feb 19, 2012

tonsofcommons said:
Ok, I don't mind topps gimmicks... I kind of like them.

But to SP a number that is /2010 is just dumb and kinda crazy.

I think the others were damaged on the sheets and couldn't be released. Or something like that. Not SPs on purpose

gvsu96 · Feb 19, 2012

Sold for $37.00.

tribefan26 · Feb 19, 2012

hofmichael said:
I would have to search for the SP list but if it is one of them don't be surprised if you get $40-$60 for it.

Edit:A quick search produced these numbers as SP's.
28,31,96,248,251,253,254,258,259,260,261 and 262

This is the type of issue where sportlots can provide some data - the regular gold cards have a total current inventory + sold cards count of 10 or more.

For the cards above - the total current inventory + Sales are:

0 - 31,96,248,251,254,259,260,261 and 262
1 sold - 253, 258

The 28 card has 3 sold (none in current inventory) - these seem high if the real print run is 25 or so.

I would add the following cards as potential SSPs -
29 - Livan Hernanadez - 1 sold, none in inventory
117 - Martin Prado - 0 sold, none in inventory
263 - Randy Winn - 1 sold, none in inventory

Do we know if the released copies were limited to a particular packaging?

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