2013 Topps HTA vs. regular hobby?

[stangy24]

Probably going to buy a case of 2013 Topps soon and was wondering which way to go, regular hobby or HTA? I know the HTA has more hits, but they are of the manu-relics most likely, wheras hobby nets you more cards total which is good for sets, inserts, etc. Just curious to see what people think...

 

[gt2590]

With the possible execption of '12 BDPP, I always recommend the Jumbos.

There are a couple sub-sets exclusive to Hobby regular packs this year, but overall the Jumbos are SO much better. And a better value...

GL with it whichever way you go!

 

[kerryfan5]

I just ripped a case of jumbos ans couldn't be happier. Good luck and post some pics

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[schmidtfan20]

waste of money either way if you ask me.

 

[P_Manning 18]

I ripped a jumbo case on release day. I just had round 1 end tonight... it was all the major hits.. plates, blacks, relics, autos, jerseys and I recooped $300 on my $585 initial investment. I also sold 4 sets already for another $35 after shipping. so right now with 2 more sets and just minor parallels/inserts... Im down $250. Once you factor in fees im sure its closer to $300.

I wouldnt rip another case this year... but Id consider another one in 2014. Its a TON of sorting and a TON of listing just to break even. I didnt hit a single card that sold for over $35. So Im not doing too bad.

 

[gt2590]

waste of money either way if you ask me.

 

[gt2590]

I ripped a jumbo case on release day. I just had round 1 end tonight. Once you factor in fees im sure its closer to $300.

I didnt hit a single card that sold for over $35.

I'm no expert, but I think that's just bad luck.

And does that total include your SPs, codes, wrapper send-in packs and Spring Fever redemptions?

 

[P_Manning 18]

I'm no expert, but I think that's just bad luck.

And does that total include your SPs, codes, wrapper send-in packs and Spring Fever redemptions?

It was a horrible case. And that total includes all major hits... SPs and 60 code cards included. I sent in the wrappers so I have 6 packs on the way and I still have the 6 Spring Fever redemptions that Ill turn in next week to get packs. Maybe he will throw me a bone and give me a few extra since I bought the case from him.

Thats why I said I wouldnt rip another case this year... but Id consider another one because I had a horrible case and I still recooped over $335 so far. Just too much sorting to consider another one right now.

 

[stangy24]

Thanks for the feedback guys... I'm not worried about the sorting as I usually do that while watching games. Which boxes are the camos and pink parallels out of?

 

[P_Manning 18]

Thanks for the feedback guys... I'm not worried about the sorting as I usually do that while watching games. Which boxes are the camos and pink parallels out of?

I thought they were in both... but I didnt get a single Camo or Pink in my Jumbo case... so those might be Hobby exclusives.

 

[trauty]

I thought they were in both... but I didnt get a single Camo or Pink in my Jumbo case... so those might be Hobby exclusives.

They are inserted across all pack types (hobby, HTA jumbo, + all retail packs). They are really tough to pull. I've been fortunate that I've pulled 4 pinks and 2 camos out of retail (which is weird since camos are /99 and pink are /50 but I'm not complaining). Just got $30+ for a Jake Westbrook pink which has to be about the highest price a Jake Westbrook card has ever sold for.

 

[Pine Tar]

I think I'll list the one and only pick I have today

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[stangy24]

They are inserted across all pack types (hobby, HTA jumbo, + all retail packs). They are really tough to pull. I've been fortunate that I've pulled 4 pinks and 2 camos out of retail (which is weird since camos are /99 and pink are /50 but I'm not complaining). Just got $30+ for a Jake Westbrook pink which has to be about the highest price a Jake Westbrook card has ever sold for.

Did you pull them from the retail "hanging cereal" box packs?

 

[trauty]

Did you pull them from the retail "hanging cereal" box packs?

2 pinks were from the retail jumbo rack packs (36 cards $4.99), 1 was from the hanger packs, and 1 was from a blaster. 2 camos were from a blaster and one was from a regular retail pack (I just remembered that I'd pulled 3 camos, not 2). The odds on the hanger packs are 1:79 for the pinks and 1:40 for the camo.

 

[bcubs]

I bought 1 jumbo box. Got some nice inserts and completed my series I set so I'm done. I would recommend jumbo though, seems to be much more value in them if you can get in at the right price. I could be wrong but I believe you are guaranteed 1 hit in each jumbo to be an auto where hobby is not the same guarantee.

 

[gt2590]

I could be wrong but I believe you are guaranteed 1 hit in each jumbo to be an auto where hobby is not the same guarantee.

Yep.

And the "silk" parallels and SPs are better odds in the Jumbo too...