Best Product of All Time (now with poll)

[ThoseBackPages]

Topps Set, running uninterrupted from 1952 through 2009 so far.

Without the Topps Set, none of the other sets listed would have been made.

 

[Big Mac McGwire]

This is a meaning less post by myself. But i nominate all the Upper Deck Products that had McGwire Autographs inserted in them in 2002 and 2003. like i said this post is for me in my little hobby niche.

 

[gt2590]

I'd go with 2001 Sweet Spot.

It had a unique product (at the time), a great list of autos (which weren't impossible to get) and I think really started the diversity in auto's and GU we see now. Although, as with every good idea, the card companies copied/over-printed/did-it-too-death, and now the newness of it seems to be lost. At the time, it was very revolutionairy. I remember seeing a couple of cases cracked and just being blown away.

Personally, I think Sweet Spot and Legendary Cuts shouldn't be made every year, and the excess of both hurts the product overall, more with each time they make it.

The 2001 Heritage was very special too, and I wouldn't argue with 1991 Stadium Club. It was over-produced but probably changed the hobby more than any other product, even '89 UD. I still like the design and may even have a re-surgence down the line, especially if people want high-grade copies.

 

[RandomH]

Topps ATFF was awesome. I loved those cards for ttm.

 

[JackLondon]

Re: Best Product of All Time

What about Topps All-Time Fan Favorites?

That is my choice for the modern era!

 

[hive17]

I personally LOVE 2005 UD Reflections. That set was the perfect mix of stars, some rookies and some retired/HOF types. Plus, there were multiple hits, and you always got a dual auto (sure, it might have been Ian Snell and Merkin Valdez; but it might also have been Mike Schmidt and Ryan Howard). The patch sub-sets were super, as were the super swatches.

And to top it all off, it was pretty affordable.

I might have to get creative here and just say that 2005 was the best year for cards all together.

 

[sportscardtheory]

1991 Fleer

 

[uniquebaseballcards]

I'd agree with this, especially since Topps almost always has the best card *back*. The back of the card is 50% of the entire card right? I love having the stats easily accessible.

Topps Set, running uninterrupted from 1952 through 2009 so far.

Without the Topps Set, none of the other sets listed would have been made.

 

[pghbuccos]

I agree with 2005 UD Reflections. it is such a beautiful looking set with great auto's and game used patches and swatches.

 

[MattinglyAlexander]

Hey Kevbo.


I don't think I can pick one. Too many different types of sets. I've seen nods for 2005 Absolute Memorabilia, which is indeed beautiful, but 2005 was a great year for cards. Great designs and a great crop of Rookies.

But how could it be better than '33-'34 Goudey, '49 Leaf, '51 Bowman & '52 Topps or as someone mentioned T206 and Cracker Jack sets?

I'll have to say my favorite MODERN set is still 2005 Bowman Heritage. Every little detail is beautiful.