The 2014 Topps (High) Tek Thread

[RustyGreerFan]

What really caught my attention was the buybacks of older Tek. Will there really be buybacks of 1998 Tek Diffractors? If so, how did they acquire them? Will they be specially stamped (or something?) Will an on-card auto from any of these years look decent?

 

[All In Cards]

Topps will release checklist probably a day before release

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[Fandruw25]

What really caught my attention was the buybacks of older Tek. Will there really be buybacks of 1998 Tek Diffractors? If so, how did they acquire them? Will they be specially stamped (or something?) Will an on-card auto from any of these years look decent?

I really hope they don't stamp the diffractors and I don't like the look of signed 98 teks.

 

[MansGame]

I hope Belle is not in this

 

[allstars]

I hope Belle is not in this

me too!

 

[MansGame]

me too!

Haha

 

[predatorkj]

I haven't looked at the checklist but Bagwell has a promo so I'm pretty sure I'll be chasing this stuff some.

 

[u2me57]

I hope Jim Thome is in this set!

 

[bigunitcards]

I'm still confused about how the #d parallels work for this set. 100 base cards and 12 patterns for each one, I get that. But does that mean for Gold diffractors (#d not announced yet) there will be 12 patterns as well? That math on that just doesn't make a lot of sense seeing as how there will only be 1 parallel per box:


PARALLEL CARDS - 1 per box: Gold Diffractor #'d, Ice Diffractor #'d, Disco Diffractor #'d, Clouds Diffractor #'d, Black & White Image #/15, Red Storm Diffractor #/10, Blue Dots Diffractor #/5, Charcoal Galactic Diffractor 1/1, Printing Proofs 1/1

So lets say lowest scenario, the 4 parallels where the print run is not published are all #/d 15. That would be 91 cards, discounting plates. 91 * 1200 base cards = 109,200 #d parallel cards. And at only 1 per pack(box), that means 9,100 12-box cases produced. This seems unlikely.

 

[bigunitcards]

Release date isn't until Wednesday, but cards started listing tonight:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...eak&_nkw=2014+topps+tek+-case+-break&_sacat=0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMAR-VIZQUE...1514555874?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item418b9339e2

 

[Hawk8]

Release date isn't until Wednesday, but cards started listing tonight:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...eak&_nkw=2014+topps+tek+-case+-break&_sacat=0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMAR-VIZQUE...1514555874?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item418b9339e2

I was skeptical of how the autos would look but that Omar looks good.

 

[bigunitcards]

[MENTION=3754]MansGame[/MENTION] I thought Belle wasn't in this?!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Topps-...0989916746?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item5b08d0aa4a

 

[Hawk8]

[MENTION=3754]MansGame[/MENTION] I thought Belle wasn't in this?!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Topps-...0989916746?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item5b08d0aa4a

I tried telling him lol

 

[MansGame]

I know I know wishful thinking.

I'm honestly tired of the hobby right now. I hope I can clearly understand what he has in this product. I mean an Omar auto for $100?!?! It's like every card in the product will start at a $100 BIN lol

Anyways, carry on, sorry for the rant.

 

[Hawk8]

Cards are on eBay and Topps still hasn't released a checklist, wow

 

[MansGame]

Yea, no checklist. Just amazing.

 

[Hawk8]

Haven't seen any Dawson's hit eBay yet, my hope is starting to fade.

 

[BBCgalaxee]

Part of me hopes this bombs like new coke because of the absolutely positively moronic way topps decided to package it. And if this happens, maybe (not holding breath) topps changes it for 2015.

The other part though would feel bad for all the dealers who get stuck with it after paying original cost, like stadium club.

 

[bigunitcards]

Part of me hopes this bombs like new coke because of the absolutely positively moronic way topps decided to package it.

This. Topps is becoming a 1 trick pony with their 1 auto per pack products. If opening retail on BO is $694/case ($57.90/box), look for $40 boxes by New Year's.

 

[theacox]

In case anyone is curious, here is a listing of everything up on ebay right now, including a few that have completed. It's not a full checklist by any means, but it's better than what we have now.

Ernie Banks Cubs
Cal Ripken Jr Orioles
Randy Johnson Dbacks
Willie Mays Giants
Mariano Rivera Yankees
Mike Trout Angels
Adam Jones Orioles
Ken Griffey Jr Mariners
Masahhiro Tanaka Yankees
Eddie Butler Rockies (auto)
Robinson Cano Mariners (auto)
Mark McGwire Cardinals
Clayton Kershaw Dodgers
Yu Darvish Rangers
Bo Jackson Royals
Mike Schmidt Phillies
Bryce Harper Nationals
Mike Piazza Mets
Troy Tulowitzki Rockies
Terry Pendleton Braves
Adrian Gonzalez Didgers
Jean Segura Brewers
Prince Fielder Rangers
Miguel Cabrera Tigers
Tom Glavine Braves (auto)
Roger Clemens Yankees
Frank Thomas White Sox
Yordano Ventura Royals
Joe Mauer Twins
Dustin Pedroia Red Sox
Giancarlo Stanton Marlins
Christian Yelich Marlins (auto)
Julio Teheran Braves
Brandon Phillips Reds (auto)
Chris Owings Dbacks
Carlton Fisk Red Sox
Jon Singleton Astros
Pudge Rodriguez Rangers (auto)
Roenis Elias Mariners (auto)
Hanley Ramirez Dodgers (auto)
Edgar Marinez Mariners (auto)
Paul Goldschmidt Dbacks (auto)
Jose Canseco Athletics (auto)
Andrelton Simmons Braves
Sonny Gray Athletics (auto)
Dennis Eckersley Athletics (auto)
Freddie Freeman Braves
Carlos Gonzalez Rockies
Albert Belle White Sox (TEKtonics insert?)
Roberto Alomar Indians (may be an insert)
Yasiel Puig Dodgers
Jeff Bagwell Astros
Mike Napoli Red Sox
Chris Sale White Sox (auto)
Omar Vizquel Indians (auto)