So why does Topps only try....

[uniquebaseballcards]

They used the same photo of Jose Bautista in two consecutive years. They photoshopped him into a different jersey...of the same team.

They have now used the same photo of Trayce Thompson (White sox prospect) for three years running.

Those are just a few of many. They are just naturally cheap and lazy.

Yes, Topps has always done this!

as a bonus

 

[bmc398]

Too bad you won't elaborate on your practices and what you're doing that's making it successful for you. I'd honestly be interested to know.

I bet it involves doing a lot more than selling just wax and having singles in a case!

My LCS that started me in the hobby makes about $1000 a month in selling .10-.50 cent commons and inserts. These are cards that cost him basically nothing to acquire and lead to about an 85-90% profit margin. A lot less pressure on him to ratchet up cost on wax when rent is close to paid for during the month by set builders, player chasers and the occasional one off stop ins that spend $20 on this low cost high margin stuff. Throw in memorabilia, supplies, wax, ebay consignment.....the owner lives comfortably.