Looks as Though There Won't Be Any Baseball From Panini

Jaypers · Oct 19, 2009

At least not according to the Panini Rep I just spoke to. I asked her if there would be plans for any baseball card products for the remainder of this year or in the forseeable future. She said no.

But then again, she's just a customer rep so who knows for certain, really.

Still, I guess this means EEE, Prime Cuts and Contenders are now things of the past.

:evil:

wolfmanalfredo · Oct 19, 2009

I'm not really a prospector, but I was looking forward to another installment of Prime Cuts. Either way, I hate to say that I saw this coming. If nothing comes of 2009 baseball from Pannini, lets hope the drop a product or two in 2010.

Jays_Cards · Oct 19, 2009

I am pretty happy about this news. 1st year chrome or bust now.

hive17 · Oct 19, 2009

so does this positively or negatively affect the prices of the cards in those past releases? Could the fact that Contenders/Limited/Prime Cuts are more of a one-off now hurt the prices of the cards from those releases?

beefycheddar · Oct 19, 2009

hive17 said:
so does this positively or negatively affect the prices of the cards in those past releases? Could the fact that Contenders/Limited/Prime Cuts are more of a one-off now hurt the prices of the cards from those releases?

I don't see how it can help them.

ChasHawk · Oct 19, 2009

hive17 said:
so does this positively or negatively affect the prices of the cards in those past releases? Could the fact that Contenders/Limited/Prime Cuts are more of a one-off now hurt the prices of the cards from those releases?

Prime Cuts box price has gone up 60-80% since its release.

George_Calfas · Oct 19, 2009

I dont mind the wait, that is "if" 2010 will have product. I would rather Panini get their first baseball product right and not rushed.

HawaiianLance · Oct 19, 2009

George_Calfas said:
I dont mind the wait, that is "if" 2010 will have product. I would rather Panini get their first baseball product right and not rushed.

Agreed.

And the there are a few factors I think are going to be put into play.

First is: If it was the intention of MLB to truly limit the marketplace so that only one single entity produced their official products. I'm not entirely clear that was their intent - and had more to do with "getting rid" of McWilliam and Powell; who I thought acted more like troublemakers rather than partners.

Second: If Panini does get a license, I'm 95% sure that the Donruss name is dead and will never be revived. Too much baggage that goes along with it, legally speaking. And that breaks my heart, since Donruss is my all-time favorite brand. <sigh>

Third and finally: I don't expect anything in 2010 - see first point. If it was MLB's intent - I think they're going to gauge the all-important sales figures to see if there's room for another licensee.

Lance ;-D

jbone17 · Oct 19, 2009

This actually good news. No Razor, and Donruss. This means that good players will now be in chrome and BDP next year.

kentuckyderby · Oct 19, 2009

for those that like BDP and BC

beefycheddar · Oct 19, 2009

jbone17 said:
This actually good news. No Razor, and Donruss. This means that good players will now be in chrome and BDP next year.

How does it remotely mean that? You are forgetting Upper Deck.

jcmint · Oct 19, 2009

I hope you enjoy the redundant rookie cards. If Topps has no competition the products will really suck. Heres to the next real Chaz Roe RC's

Jays_Cards said:
I am pretty happy about this news. 1st year chrome or bust now.

Pine Tar · Oct 19, 2009

chashawk said:
hive17 said:

so does this positively or negatively affect the prices of the cards in those past releases? Could the fact that Contenders/Limited/Prime Cuts are more of a one-off now hurt the prices of the cards from those releases?

Click to expand...

Prime Cuts box price has gone up 60-80% since its release.

Yes they have but I loved my pull earlier this year

Jays_Cards · Oct 19, 2009

jcmint said:
I hope you enjoy the redundant rookie cards. If Topps has no competition the products will really suck. Heres to the next real Chaz Roe RC's

Jays_Cards said:

I am pretty happy about this news. 1st year chrome or bust now.

Click to expand...

I dont bust wax so redundant rookies mean nothing to me. As long as the best young stars dont have 19 rookie cards, I am happy.

cgilmo · Oct 19, 2009

lack of competition = fail

19braves77 · Oct 19, 2009

Topps = Only one in the game

All the other card companies did it to themselves.

Hard to be competitive when everyone quits.

Incline Investments · Oct 19, 2009

19braves77 said:
Topps = Only one in the game

All the other card companies did it to themselves.

Hard to be competitive when everyone quits.

04, 07, and 08 Elite were awesome.

ChasHawk · Oct 19, 2009

Who's quitting?

Do people not understand that there is going to be a full calendar of UD baseball products next year?

And that people are GOING to buy them?

mredsox89 · Oct 19, 2009

hmm. Seems to be in conflict with what they said at the National if I am not mistaken.

beefycheddar · Oct 20, 2009

mredsox89 said:
hmm. Seems to be in conflict with what they said at the National if I am not mistaken.

They specifically said on audio that they would be releasing a full baseball line, but that was before UD got the college license.

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