How long should collectors have to wait for redemptions?

[David T.]

After checking Topps redemption website for a redemption I'm waiting on I noticed up top it read....

Attention: The following cards are now available for shipping:
2010 Unrivaled FB: Mike Williams Auto Patch; Jermaine Gresham Auto Patch; Percy Harvin Auto Patch; Dez Bryant Autograph
2010 Prime FB: Jermaine Gresham Auto, and Auto Relic; Felix Jones Auto Relic; Mardy Gilyard Auto


Needless to say I was shocked that they are still working on redeeming cards from 2010.
Does Topps realize that it's almost 2013?
Currently I'm waiting on a Topps Chrome Russell Wilson auto from Topps and a couple others from Panini, a
2012 Certified Nick Foles Freshman Fabric Mirror Emerald Prime Materials signature and a 2012 Certified Freshman Fabric Alshon Jeffery.

Should collectors be expected to wait up to 3 years for a redemption card? That's crazy.
I understand that most times it's the athlete's fault for not returning the cards or stickers but the manufacturers should have some say when an athlete takes forever to return the items.
I also feel any redemption should come with at the very least one pack of cards from said product for being patient enough to have to wait.
Hell if I had to wait 3 years they should throw in an entire box from said product.
Anyone else waiting on anything exciting in the form of redemptions?
Nothings worse than receiving your football rookie card in the middle of summer.
Anyways, just had to vent.
David

 

[David T.]

I also wanted to add that it drives me crazy when I see autos from someone like Foles that are already live from products that were released after Certified.
How the hell does that happen?
David

 

[nappyd]

i usually chalk it up to some NFLPA contractual obligation to have the rookie auto's in stuff, but in those cases could be waiting on the actual game-used jersey to cut up..

 

[Tim27]

Topps always does thing within a normal time frame. That is according to what "their" version of a normal time frame is which usually ends up with you receiving a 2007 bowman chrome prospect auto of Johnny "handsinmypantz" Walker for your Derek Jeter auto redemption for one of his "being my girl signed love Baskets".

On a serious note I would wait about 3 months and if no action then I would seek a replacement or contact someone higher up on the food chain to help you out with the redemption. That's what has worked for me in the past.

 

[Tim27]

Players are given so many stickers to sign. If the company decides to run another product and does not have enough to insert thus the redemption is born.

 

[David T.]

Oh I know how and why redemptions are born, and I'm really not complaining about my wait as it hasn't been that long.
I was just surprised by their calling attentiion to the fact that cards from almost 3 years ago are now available to be shipped.
I'd be embarrassed if I were them.
David

 

[Tim27]

Oh I know how and why redemptions are born, and I'm really not complaining about my wait as it hasn't been that long.
I was just surprised by their calling attentiion to the fact that cards from almost 3 years ago are now available to be shipped.
I'd be embarrassed if I were them.
David

Topps would never be embarrassed. Just impressed it only took 3 years instead of four!