Topps 5 star design

BBCgalaxee · Nov 11, 2012

Not that I have interest in it but for $500 a pack, they sure don't look any different than much much cheaper products.

At least ttt, tribute, bow ster, exquisite, national treasures all have a specific look to them. Even topps sterling look totally different than anything else.

topps just tweeted out some more pics & they look nothing special at all.

Because of this, will the product suffer? I know most of the above products sell for more than similar cards but have a hard time thinking one will pay more for 5 star.

George_Calfas · Nov 11, 2012

They gave props to B. Philips on twitter about his sig. The card pictured was from 5-Star, or I mean 5-knuckles to the dick.

AmishDave · Nov 11, 2012

Can't wait to buy JJ singles on feeBay.

All The Hype · Nov 11, 2012

I know virtually nothing about the product, but there's no way people are going to be happy with this product with THAT high of a pack SRP is there?

How many $500 packs do you think will deliver $50-$150 of value?

allstars · Nov 11, 2012

55_marlins_sp said:
Can't wait to buy JJ singles on feeBay.

I'd contemplate suicide if Topps put JJ in my $500 pack of cards. Is he really in 5-Star?

Mario1975 · Nov 11, 2012

Have to agree. Really don't like the look or design of the cards and for $500 a box I would rather open a box of tribute and save the $100+ dollars.

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hive17 · Nov 11, 2012

The Harper reminds me of 2005 Upper Deck Cooperstown Collection and the Aaron reminds me of Fleer GOTG for some reason.

Topps peaked with Museum this year and have been underperforming since.

Lars · Nov 11, 2012

Looking for Mark Trumbo and Dan Uggla hits in this product.

aaron41984 · Nov 11, 2012

Sad thing is I know several ppl that I was unable to talk out of buying this trash.

jtrinaldi · Nov 11, 2012

Ok Guys, I am going to go on a little Rant.
Bowman has it right, put out a reputable product every year, and don't deviate from the basics much at all. Yes, it comes out 3 times a year, but they never do any duplicate autos in each set. These Veteran cards, and products are really starting to get annoying. All these brands that try to target high end collectors are failing miserably. GQ,Triple Threads,Platinum,Prime Cuts,Finest are all watering down the value of autographs from Rookies to stars in the MLB. Also, stop with the XXXXing jersey cards, no one a piece of a jersey any more. They look hideous and they are virtually worth nothing now. Bowman is the one product that you can make money on by buying and flipping eventually, compared to this stuff where the value hardly shifts.

longbomberz · Nov 11, 2012

Isn't this pretty much just Triple Threads on steroids? People will know it's junk for the bulk of the boxes but will still buy for the books and knobs and multiway autos.

aaron41984 · Nov 11, 2012

jtrinaldi said:
Ok Guys, I am going to go on a little Rant.
Bowman has it right, put out a reputable product every year, and don't deviate from the basics much at all. Yes, it comes out 3 times a year, but they never do any duplicate autos in each set. These Veteran cards, and products are really starting to get annoying. All these brands that try to target high end collectors are failing miserably. GQ,Triple Threads,Platinum,Prime Cuts,Finest are all watering down the value of autographs from Rookies to stars in the MLB. Also, stop with the XXXXing jersey cards, no one a piece of a jersey any more. They look hideous and they are virtually worth nothing now. Bowman is the one product that you can make money on by buying and flipping eventually, compared to this stuff where the value hardly shifts.

Chaz Roe, Bryce Harper, and Scooter Gennett among others would beg to differ.

cgilmo · Nov 11, 2012

It's a multi auto per pack product. There is space for b list autos.

AmishDave · Nov 11, 2012

allstars said:
I'd contemplate suicide if Topps put JJ in my $500 pack of cards. Is he really in 5-Star?

If you do commit suicide, please don't get any residue on the JJ you pulled. I'd like it to be in PSA 10 condition when I buy it off eBay.

Brewer Andy · Nov 11, 2012

jtrinaldi said:
Ok Guys, I am going to go on a little Rant.
Bowman has it right, put out a reputable product every year, and don't deviate from the basics much at all. Yes, it comes out 3 times a year, but they never do any duplicate autos in each set. These Veteran cards, and products are really starting to get annoying. All these brands that try to target high end collectors are failing miserably. GQ,Triple Threads,Platinum,Prime Cuts,Finest are all watering down the value of autographs from Rookies to stars in the MLB. Also, stop with the XXXXing jersey cards, no one a piece of a jersey any more. They look hideous and they are virtually worth nothing now. Bowman is the one product that you can make money on by buying and flipping eventually, compared to this stuff where the value hardly shifts.

I would say all these Bowman and prospect releases are getting really annoying haha. I would also argue that you're not supposed to make money on veteran products and you shouldn't be looking to. Sure, people should expect more than 2 $20 autos out of this product but some will take one in the pants and fewer will hit it big. Where Topps needs to improve is decreasing the disparity between a good break and a bad break somehow IMO. Not sure how to solve that. Just not enough "collectors" for what's out there. I'd love to increase the size of my collection outside of my main player collecting focus but there's so much out there in that regard that everything else is expendable so specialized collecting and sheer volume of cards already available will continue to be an issue. Now I'm rambling incoherently

MansGame · Nov 11, 2012

55_marlins_sp said:
Can't wait to buy JJ singles on feeBay.

Yup... with you but for Albert Belle...

allstars said:
I'd contemplate suicide if Topps put JJ in my $500 pack of cards. Is he really in 5-Star?

LOL!!! How'd you feel if a Belle spiked in your $500 pack?!

HPC · Nov 12, 2012

cgilmo said:
It's a multi auto per pack product. There is space for b list autos.

If there are b-listers in it, its not truly a "5 star" product and it defeats the purpose of making the product $500 per pack.

If i wanted b-listers, id buy them in a different box.

Typical...

RiceLynnEvans75 · Nov 12, 2012

Cards look good to me.

bigalbert · Nov 12, 2012

Put me in the like it category.
Just because I'm assuming they are on card.

All In Cards · Nov 12, 2012

bigalbert said:
Put me in the like it category.
Just because I'm assuming they are on card.

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