Anyone else bummed by the price of Archives?

DiebytheCubs · Jun 9, 2014

The last two years I thought Archives was a good option for collectors looking for an inexpensive set or cool inserts. I put together 2012 and 2013 and liked both (but 2012 better). I would really like to work on the 2014 set but it's $160 a box at my lcs

I realize they have better autos this year, and that's awesome. But I always viewed it as an insert and set collector driven product. A new college grad like me just can't handle the jump. Am I just a poor cheapskate, or has anyone else felt this also?

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DeliciousBacon · Jun 9, 2014

Your LCS is high as balls. That's almost $60 more than I paid for my Archives box; still high, but I pulled a ton of numbered parallels and SPs so I feel I got good value.

Ashburn Alley · Jun 9, 2014

Yeah $160 is crazy high.

James52411 · Jun 10, 2014

Get ahold of Chris, Andrew, or one of the other reputable dealers who are on this site and I am sure they can get you a much better deal.

DeliciousBacon · Jun 10, 2014

Or just grab what you need as singles. There were three autos I wanted to pull: John Olerud, Sean Casey, and Jeromy Burnitz. Didn't pull any, but I did get a Burnitz on ebay for less than $5.

BBCgalaxee · Jun 10, 2014

Buy two prizm boxes instead.

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Pine Tar · Jun 10, 2014

If you don't live in Illinois this place then will not charge you tax and has the for 129.99 shipped
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Topps-...0855455234?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item5b00ccf202
127.99 FROM N.C
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Topps-...1351919989?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item4181e19975
125.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Topps-...1226437421?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item4d1ea2572d
And free shipping with all of them

DiebytheCubs · Jun 10, 2014

Wow, thanks guys. I haven't looked online too much but I guess it's the way to go here

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gt2590 · Jun 10, 2014

Yeah, $160 is waaaaay too high.

I don't even think it should be $90-100. I've said alot that Archives should be a retail-only $30/Blaster product with autos in every other blaster.

The autos are a bit better this year, but still not good enough to justify the inflated SRP.

And football was even worse!

All In Cards · Jun 10, 2014

Its all about production. Word is they only produced 800 cases compared to 1600 last year.

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DiebytheCubs · Jun 10, 2014

All In Cards said:
Its all about production. Word is they only produced 800 cases compared to 1600 last year.

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No that you mention it, I do kind of remember hearing that. That's too bad, it's one of the few low end sets that's actually fun to put together, IMO.

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shayscards79 · Jun 11, 2014

My lcs wants $120

SINFULONE · Jun 11, 2014

Damn, rent must be expensive these days.

RNCoyote · Jun 11, 2014

Got back from LCS and its $7.50 a pack. I have only seen in jumbo pack form at retail stores

DiebytheCubs · Jun 12, 2014

Well I ordered a box from Dave & Adam's this morning for $130 with free shipping. It was kind if a rough week at work so I decided to reward myself for getting through it. I'm hoping it arrives by Saturday.

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SINFULONE · Jun 12, 2014

DiebytheCubs said:
Well I ordered a box from Dave & Adam's this morning for $130 with free shipping. It was kind if a rough week at work so I decided to reward myself for getting through it. I'm hoping it arrives by Saturday.

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